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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
4
Cherbourg dispatch reports the sinking of the submarine Ven Nemlane off the Cherbourg peninsula. Recovery efforts fail and ministers and admirals observe a brief address by M. Delcasse amid the scene as cannons fire a salute.
Women favor a parted simple hairstyle with soft, no braids or pomp, choosing subtle looks that project neatness. The piece notes fashion trends toward tidy, dry hair and a youthful, understated appearance, warning against overdone styling and artificial touches.
Local society pages recount last Friday events and visitors across Indiana with notes on a youthful poetry reading from Sarah Bolton, visits by Mire Thomas Mackensie of New York, and gatherings at Lake James and various homes. Guests include Mrs Frank Slack, Mr Walter Bayer, Miss Julia Wittlim, and many others from Indianapolis to Portsmouth, with federation delegates and plans for upcoming biennial events.
An account of a chaotic wind powered incident at the Colonial where a man’s wind machine causes a streetcar to derail and a bystander to be knocked aside. A woman wrestles with the device, aiding a man as he is pulled into telegraph wires, while a boy with a bellows intensifies the gusts.
Vince Facreth and family experience a dramatic plot full of quarrels and imagined ruin. Beverly arrives and stirs conflict with Mabel while the mother laments potential drunkenness and a forbidden union amidst a twist in the story. The tale promises tense, lively western drama with strong emotions.
Report from Saavard Alaska dated June 8 describes ash falls from a volcanic eruption near Katenahei. Fishing villages on Shellkut coast may be destroyed while the revenue cutter service at Unalaska seeks aid. A Kodiak telegram notes no deaths and describes ash and smoke as steamers approach and turn back.
Boston in a muddled strike state as the elevated railway suspends service around midnight. Conductors and other workers staged actions, with union members promising support for the strike fund and slogans painted on cars.
The Foster Furniture Company announces a special sale for housekeepers tomorrow and Tuesday featuring steel dle urns, tumblers, sherbet caps, and water pitchers at up to half their road value. Recent sherbet cans go six for 25 cents, pour pint water pitchers 19 cents each, 8 1/2 cent tle-pint pitchers at a few cents, and tin pot lid sets in various sizes priced around one dollar with many pieces included.
Norfolk, Va. Captain Ofmac and six crewmen of the three-masted schooner Frederick Roisner survived 36 hours clinging to a mast after the vessel was driven ashore by a gale from Wilmington. They were rescued off Bodie Island by the steamer Carrie. The lumber-laden schooner foundered as waves battered its hull.
A misread report from Rochester describes an airborne intervention at Elam mandspor near Lake Kenko. An airship alarmed a patient with brain concussion after a fall downstairs. Alden’s automobedlin responded, contacting physicians while aircraft maneuvered to assist. Roblazon assisted at the scene shortly after the event.
The board of school trustees plans to re elect Jesse Macbeth to the trustees, praising his three years of service and noting his leadership as president of the organization for the past year. No other candidate is mentioned and the council reportedly supports renewal.
In Butler Indiana and nearby areas a flurry of social visits and travel plans unfolds. Local residents Robert Oneater Cowmun, families from Waterloo and Fort Wayne, and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Grumly of Ohio travel through Butler en route to engagements in Hicksville and Antwerp while relatives gather for reunions and short stays at Angola and West Unity.
Rt Rev. Bishop Herman J. Alerding confirmed about 110 at St. Johns New Haven, with Rev Bernard Wiedau as pastor. In the afternoon 110 more were confirmed at St. Louver Resancen under Rev Michael P. Louen. Attending priests included Rev George D Heldmoon and Rev Norbert Felden among others. The bishop planned confirmations in Runnoke at St Joseph and St Catherine's Nix settlement the next day, with Rev Peter Schmid in charge.
Three hundred members of Fort Wayne Knights of Columbus No. 451, Columbus, attended a 9 o'clock Sunday matins at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. John Quinlan celebrated Mass and delivered a sermon stressing active virtue and spiritual progress, with special instruction on the Real Presence.
Obituaries and funeral notices list multiple deaths and services. Mary Cook aged 4 at Cedarville, and Anna Wigdmiller age 41 at 415 Paul Street, plus Sylvester King aged 81 in Fort Wayne. Announcements include services at Union Chapel Cemetery and other local churches, with burial plans and survivor details.
A Sunday evening tribute for St Honace at St Peter's Cathedral hall drew a crowded audience from St Martinus and St Stephen's Men's Societies. Enjoyed program featured choral singing, addresses by Rev Charles Thigle and Rev Michael Alehinger, comic numbers, sketches, and scenes reflecting German culture and Breslau.
Fort Wayne men have been appointed to notable roles in the World Christian Citizenship conference to be held in Portland Oregon from June 23 to July 1. Rev Henry B. Master of First Presbyterian Church Rev E W Aver Rev N C Shires ET Sarnetiq B A K Hackett S F Bowser and W K E Mosman are named among the leaders. Leaders from around the world will attend the conference, expected to be among the most significant religious gatherings of its kind.
The Emma Tharan Church announces nearly completed plans for its annual menic and Fourth of July procession. The service at Emmaua Lavheran church leads to a park event featuring a Packard procession and guest host, with preparations underway.
A long mixed list details church and society gatherings across Sumter, Philadelphia and nearby towns. It notes meetings at Lategr Reformed, Trinity Episcopal, Trinity Aletheliad Episcopal, and Bethel congregations, with sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, plus women’s, missionary and guild activities.
Mrs Jessie Scott, a large woman once deemed the state’s largest, died at home on Baltes avenue yesterday afternoon. Born in Louisville, Ky, she had lived in Fort Wayne for years and reportedly gained 100 pounds in the last year. Survived by husband Truman Scott and one son Earl Scott. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Washington June The arbitration to settle the differences between the railroads and their engineers threatens a strike. A commission of notable figures including Dr Albert Shaw Otto Ildtitz Charles Te Vantlise and Darel Wil land is appointed to oversee talks affecting fifty railroads from Chicago to the Owl River region.
Sacred Heart Academy pupils present Sconesteen the Gi Curiosity Shop for their commencement exercises at Majestic Theatre on Wednesday June 12 at 2:15 pm.
Long confused item lists many residents visiting, traveling or staying in Bear Continental and nearby counties. Names include McUllies, Guerke Wt, Mrs Sol Lents, Jewet-Joseph, Reneeet, Delphy, Christoper Jett, Henry Rickey, Mrs Jeneo Olt, Miss Atl Lock, Mrs Bott Richards, Martha Fowler, Edward Du Migr, Otto Welshaimer, Gertrude VanMeter, Lyman Ackley, Teagun, Calbia City, and Lyman Ackley among others.
Newswire style digest noting Emmet Shankly’s recovery and return to Denver family, John B. Willer resigning as Lake Jamon postmaster and poet at Moonlight resort, Mre James Fitch and son James Hintor at Lake James summer home, hack driver Charles T. Orton marketing a new phantom coach, Mrs Harvey Yeley and Cleveland family planning summer visit, Jane Winters Tider Maina traveling to North Lide India for church duties, Rev Broeat Fitch to preach in Aflen County Sunday.
In Waterloo area June frost damaged potato crops and other ground crops on lower fields while higher ground fared better. Residents including W. Luas, Che Loita, and Far Loan attended a Democratic gathering at Fort Wayne Pris and Sophia temple where extended family members joined. Prank Gondman toured in his automobile.
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