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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Theodore Roosevelt and Taft era tensions, mentions Roosevelts voyage from Europe, criticizes political conduct, and praises Col. Roosevelt and judge-elect Powers while debating judicial picks and public discourse.
Fragmented text discusses popular government as an experiment, with warnings of dangers ahead. Mentions Judge Peto and places like Rock Istana, IL, and Europe statesmen and remnants predicting that republics cannot be permanent, though Americans are only now finding belief.
The piece argues that foundational ideas of freedom face tests as the United States pursues empire. It cites Roosevelt’s London remarks, then Judge Grosscup’s warning that true government by the people requires solving economic and political tensions, lest self government fail under future crises.
The New York World reports critics attack Theodore Roosevelt for endorsing British rule and urging Egyptian self ruling over generations. Roosevelt’s remarks in London praising British occupation and cautioning natives against rebellion provoke charges that he endorses imperialism and undermines self-government.
Fort Wayne burial notices report the deaths of Mrs. Carroll aged 76 at St Josephs hospital from Brights disease and Mrs Cecelia Bohon 89 a pioneer resident, with details on births marriages and surviving relatives. Funeral services are announced for multiple local residents with dates and church locations.
Angolan June 9 Ritter family reunion drew about 114 relatives who enjoyed a noon picnic, a program with readings by Mrs Worthy Shuman, and recitations. Officers named Corwin Tutter president and Lena Ritter secretary. Attendees came from Kendallville and nearby towns for the event amid a day described as ideal.
Fragmented ad notes ready-to-wear items at low prices at Saul's. Mentions auto mobile imagery, promotional leaflets, and a cap with top gleaming. Also records a Steuben County Rifin organization with twelve members led by Rose as president and Eugene Aldtich as captain along with George Tivinks and others.
Seasonable ready to wear suits in linen and linen finish fabrics are shown from $8.50 to $25.00. Serviceable automobile coats priced from $8 to $22.50. A few black silk coats, 52 to 56 inches long, close out at one fourth off, with values from $1.00 up.
The store offers a white madras with black and colored figures and dots at 81-30 a yard. A set of fine printed batiste with a dainty flower figure and stripe effects is priced at 100 a yard.
The ad promotes toilet preparations from leading makers at low prices. It highlights perfumes at 25¢ per ounce, violet toilet water, Sozodont in liquid powder or paste, Mennen’s talcum powder, witchhazel talcum, large ion talcum, Maubert French face powder, Bathneveet for baths, Cuticura soap for the complexion, and White Rose glycerine soap all priced around 15¢ per item.
An uneven club report notes a last Saturday gathering of riflemen with their wives approving a meal. Mentions spring needle ribbed union quilts and shirts priced at $1.00 to $1.50 from Patterson Fletcher Co and Saul's. Also references Fr A.M. activities and Fern Wailer’s travel from Detroit due to his father’s illness.
Pleasant Lake Ind June 9 A four medal contest featuring eight Tidlex youths will compete for honors Friday evening at the Unio seenhen church in Good muste 48 near Kendallville. A large attendance is reported at the Baptist church here this week with look to the Bantlet District association. A called meeting of Pleasant Lake residents was held to discuss church matters.
County commissioners schedule June 9 to July 12 for a public election to authorize a 46.0 million subsidy for the Fort Wayne and Springfield Rail End company. Reported local notes include residents visiting friends, travel to Albion, and social activities, with a fatal accident involving Everen Newman near the Head and Peck.
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