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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary report describes a movement in Fork Wasi tied to a national convention in Baltimore. Governor Thenwt and Mayor Nowkun T Baker are named amid a Democratic civic context. The text hints at a strong candidate and a awaited change in representation at a state or local level.
Tah B. Stoll, longtime owner and editor of the Southend Times, has resigned after twenty five years. He will no longer be part of the paper's editorial page. Stoll was tapped by the BabbeRiers Till company to write a history of Indiana, departing a bold voice in northern state commentary.
The Republic of Colombia appoints a 16 trained diplomat as minister plenipotentiary to the United States. Senor Betancourt has long served Colombia in Madrid and abroad, handling boundary disputes with Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru through European mediation and arbitration.
A nostalgic look at graduation exercises, praising simple pride and student effort. It criticizes overly formal tributes while noting speeches songs and recitations. The piece reflects on how such events shape youth, romance, and ambition for future work.
A fragment reflects on Americans wanting to live in the present while history recedes. It meditates on who among us does not slow to consider the past and the memory of what was, hoping for what is to come.
An inked missive argues against aggressive internal party maneuvering and criticizes Indiana Republicans led by New, Keating, Hennenness, Watson and Durbin. It cites past ‘‘sharp practice’’ in campaigning, notes Tall delegates carried city and county, and contrasts open primaries in Triots, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland with Chicago convention politics.
The article examines land ties to Winter Jackie and Swiney Park, noting that Swiney Park is not city owned but held by a survivor’s heirs until city annexation. It details tax and ownership history, including 1893 lease terms and proposed annexation to avoid taxes, and questions about river property ownership by municipal improvement groups.
The Auburn Garage announces a spring start for auto supplies sales. Local customers are invited to shop for essential accessories and parts as the season begins. Promotions and inventory details will be announced in coming days.
Congressman Curil Cline of the Twelfth district addressed the editorial meeting Friday evening in Fort Wayne. He praised the Democratic record in Congress, stated his honest approach, and marked himself among Indiana’s capable delegates in Washington.
Allen County Horticultural Society urges three summer spray programs for fruit trees. First spray targets curculio and scab after bud burst, using sulphur concentrate and lead arsenate with lime sulfur. Second spray after petals fall controls codling moth. third spray weeks after first, for codling moth second brood and brown rot, using the same materials as the first.
Fragmented lines deride fictional political figures. mentions Fatical Petes and Prince Tefdy amid noisy campaigning chatter. Vague, satirical tone hints at disdain for candidates Buck Harmen and Underweul, unclear actions or outcomes.
Delegates elected on Web 15, 1912, for the joint senatorial convention of Adams and Allen counties will convene in the Allen County Court House assembly room on Wednesday June 12, 1912 at 2 o clock p m to nominate a candidate to represent these counties in the next Indiana General Assembly. Chairman Adams County W A Johnson.
Local notices describe the wedding of Miss Bertha Stelemeyer to Charles Miller at St Marys Catholic Church with 175 guests and a reception. The report tours social events, visits, travel to Columbus and California, and notes multiple community gatherings and hospitality events in Decatur.
Bargvey Laumslavn of Cleveland township was called to Marion Indiana ten days by response to an offense string. Enos Stanley, his brother in law and former county resident, lay dying after a troubling illness/disease.
Newspaper note reports a fatal shooting aftermath involving Roy Thivens from Bowl Road, with details of an accidental discharge by Lyman Rittenhouse, a nephew, and the event occurring near a local residence. The fragmentary text references a collision of names, places, and a deathly injury in a stray accident narrative.
Mrs A E StMan of Anning Valley Colo returned as honor guest at a tennis dinner hosted by Mrs Bernis Kant. The event featured a delightful afternoon with many visitors and neighbors travel to Topeka for the gathering.
Wreph Morgan aged seventeen was rushed to Richmond Indiana yesterday by the township trustee Branning. He said he would seek work in Cincinnati where an employment chance awaited. Bernard Kellar was sent to Huntington, and Hert Kelly to Van Wert by the township trustee.
Jennie McCall of this place praises Cardi as a remedy for female complaints after ten years of confinement and suffering. She claims it cured her and enables free movement, urging others to ask their doctor or druggist for Prytt in 1 bottle bottles.
Noted visits unfold as Mr and Mrs Roland Snyder and others from Van Wert host and travel. Families including Mr and Mrs J RK Pe M and Prof Wheeler and Largeite of Agricultural College plan tours. Vermillion residents, Col umbus trips, and court canvass discussions feature among neighborly movements and social gatherings.
Payne Ohio July 11. The Payne High School commencement at M B Church drew a large crowd for the class of seniors Windsome, Mannly Hoys and swert, with Mira Wheat Tanner winning the scholarship. The class address by Hon Harry Mowser of Indianapolis was praised for its philosophy. Alumni banquet and afterglow featured speakers and visiting professors from Wooster and Columbus.
Three attempts were made to burn down the Keeley Brewing Company building near the Wabash tracks at Fairfield Ave yesterday afternoon. Fire crews were alerted at 2:06 pm and again later, extinguishing flames on the first floor. a third attempt came at 4:30 pm. The vacant building is slated for demolition to allow track elevation.
A garbled ad promotes a quick stomach relief using baking soda and Lingua Stomach Tonic extract mixed with water. It claims to strengthen digestion and sell a two ounce bottle for fifty cents, with a mail order offer from Lagoa Remedy Company in Indiana.
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