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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1908
Page
4
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette exposes Democratic and Republican ticket details including Indiana candidates Cyrus W. Cline and Adams, plus commentary on Wall Street influence. It also profiles Sadie Walters, a Miami descendant from Allen County, and recounts Miami intermarriage and tribal history in Indiana during westward relocation.
Ma Ernest P. F. Bicknell, longtime Indiana charity official and Chicago bureau head, will become national director of the American Red Cross in Washington. He begins October 1, leaving his post as War Warne notes his work in philanthropy and relief movements. Secretary of War William H. Taft, who leads the Red Cross, approved the appointment.
An analysis of Japan's woodlot production and forest management contrasts with U S timber needs. It notes Japan yields about eighty eight feet board measure per acre and discusses taxation, planting rates, and potential shifts to other lands. The piece cites delegates from America, a view on wood supply, and calls for careful forestry development amid international concerns.
The address at Union City stresses the Indiana constitution as the sole limit on government powers, condemning executive and legislative overreach. It defends judicial review, warns against bypassing constitutional process, and urges change only through formal amendments to protect inherent rights and orderly liberty.
The readable parts show garbled phrases about judiciary, government actions, and someone named Ms Wasermatten making a claim. The text is too mangled to extract a coherent event, date, or location for a factual summary.
A blast tore through a room near Morrison Street on Harney Street, wrecking the kitchen and damaging nearby areas. One man was in the building but escaped injury. officials attribute the explosion to a gas heater, while reporters and editors narrowly avoided the worst of the incident and ensuing chaos.
A Missouri, Kansas and Texas passenger train derailed near Clinton sending six coaches down a twenty foot embankment into water. A mall clerk named Kincaid was among the most seriously hurt. Nine others were severely injured and three victims were taken to Sedalia while the rest remained at the scene. Officials believe a washout caused the wreck.
Read Wolf and Dessauer’s ad on page eleven highlighting a Packard band event. The notice emphasizes product showcases and a musical feature, inviting readers to visit the department store for demonstrations and specials during the weekend.
The Packard band will render popular tunes at Robison Park this afternoon and evening and every evening this week with a matinee on Saturday. See the striking display of straw hats at Patterson Pletcher store priced from 1.00 to 8.00.
Four local G A R men plan to attend the Grand Army of the Republic state encampment in Lima starting June 18 with reduced rites. Friday night memorial services honored veterans. Meg Gibson was elected patriotic Instructor and Mary Stirk joined the committee at the Knightsown soldiers and orphans home visit.
Funeral services for Joan Sawyer, longtime Noble County resident, were held in Fort Wayne the morning following his death at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Sawyer, who came to the area in 1838, farmed northwest of Kendallville and is survived by seven children and numerous relatives. County Survey Willis Sawyer of Albion attended.
Milford Indiana reports a Sunday afternoon baseball matchup as the Milford White Sox prepare to face the Cromferty Giants at the West Side Grounds. Game details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a local league event with teams from Milford and nearby area.
Teint News Theron reports the Hanna family reunion held near the north fairgrounds was a complete success with strong attendance. Tad Anguot and Tianna Tunily Raunton led the event with music and children’s activities drawing cheers from relatives and attendees.
Imported and domestic rug selections priced for quick sale. Tokio porch rugs 36 by 72 inches at 1.35, Deltox grass rugs 4 1 2 by 7 2 feet at 2.25, 6 by 9 feet 3.75, Velvet 27 by 54 inches 1.35, Axminster 27 by 54 inches 7.80, American Oriental 27 by 54 inches 3.00, American Oriental 36 by 63 inches 4.50, Wilton Velvet 27 by 54 inches 2.70, Tapestry Brussels 9 by 12 feet 10.25 or 12.75, Handsome Oriental 9 by 12 feet 18.25, Velvet 9 by 12 feet 18.75, Axminster 9 by 12 feet 19.50, Body Brussels 9 by 12 feet 25.00, Wilton 9 by 12 feet 29.90.
Linoleums listed in all grades priced from 38 cents to 1304 dollars per yard. Curtain nets drapery materials couch covers partitions and drapery curtains offered at low sale prices. Carpets bought during the sale will be made laid and lined free of charge.
A full line of Jap and China mattings offered for cottages and summer homes. Prices range from 12 1 2 cents to 450 per yard, providing a variety of patterns and options for light, airy interiors.
Vernon Stauffer and remarks highlight a festive dinner described as splendid and bountiful. Aunt Sarah Trowbridge, aged eighty, and Uncle Henry Banna, age seventy-five, were noted as the oldest attendees among others, with further remarks and reflections interwoven in the event narrative.
Walter Tlack and Sol Minear were severely injured when a ladder broke during a climb at Brothenkt farm near Claypool Indiana. Tlack sprained an ankle while Minear sustained a severe head injury as the falling tools and men struck the ground about ten feet below.
In Pacatur Indiana a local report notes strong demand for ice cream this year with readers seeing a new electric meter installation by Jung-14-Cits. The project replaces an old horse powered system, signaling a shift in energy use and consumption patterns.
The plant began full operation at year start with higher power to expand ice cream and soft drink output. Demand exceeded expectations, signaling a record year. Orders included 300 gallons of ice cream for immediate supply as more come in.
The Herald Square Opera Company, praised by large crowds all week, offers Sunday matinee and evening performances of a merry musical mix up A Trip to India. The company plans the second week with The Mast There is said to be a Laugh and Tinuto in only productios.
In Decatur Indiana on June 14 a local celebration marks the balance of the work with the light drama Chimes of Normandy. Mrs Elzey prepared supper while Mr Moses sent over hothouse flowers for a Christmas like feast. Neighbors Irvin and family of Thomas Elzey and others gathered at Indiana Street Celina Washington Pyle Levi and Frank Jaan Wota from the Ernsberger Gres and Moses Stansle joined the group surprised by the half filled greenhouse seating and a warm welcome from host families.
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