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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
2
A clipped OCR fragment mentions a Fort Wigyne item with odd punctuation and stray numerals, suggesting a short sale or rate note. Details are unreadable, but the snippet hints at a monetary figure and a date-like cue embedded in the garbled text.
The article surveys calls for vaccination to curb smallpox in the United States, citing Henry B. Mathewson's views. It reports on Taft era political debates over tariff revision, and notes the Evigiwegian Diocesan Council in Newport addressing economic burdens and church aid. It also discusses currency concerns raised by Mr. Jaco He Schiff and the December congressional agenda, plus a Soo Canal accident illustrating transport risks and possible implications for future canal safety.
An innovation from White Cross Dairy aims to revolutionize milk delivery in New York City with a chalk pint bottle of cream. A specially constructed white delivery van, enamel coated with modern trim, will operate on city streets powered by a Ford engine and a Power R motor. The vehicle appears designed for permanent local service.
A garbled narrative details a perilous river crossing through a vivid landscape with rushing waters, a tunnel like passage, and natives posing curious sounds. It shifts to a chaotic street scene with odd machinery, a curious object, and a casual reference to a playful incident. The prose blends dreamlike travel with social observations and a fleeting aside about Teddy's drayeds and a character named Juanita.
A resident of the Seventh ward, Mr Wii Br Hark, is described as a candidate aligned with the Green party and viewed as personally popular. The note asserts strong support in every ward and emphasizes integrity and political stance influencing council elections.
A wire report from Nashville Indiana describes a fire started early today by unknown men at a dairy or drug store threatening destruction of the town. The blaze caused estimated damage of 1000 dollars and the town has bucket brigades for protection.
City resident Mrs Norman Shavit hosted guests in the city while another guest Mrs Philabrawn from MurlaN suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car Friday. A local man Mieke described as lively was unhurt. The Lake Shore excursion train arrived but left after a recent mishap leaving people in the city for the night.
Indianapolis June 13 Lutherans marked the twenty sixth anniversary of the Danish American Lutheran Orphan Home Society with a large public event. Over 50 members attended as services were held in a large tent near the home. In the afternoon English services were conducted by Rev. Theodore Fain from Fort Wayne.
A political announcement outlines the for council candidate Hastor seeking support from the Democratic party. The message notes a forthcoming event in Wilvang with panel participation and appeals for votes in the November election.
Revenue cutters are tracking a vessel loaded with arms bound for Venezuela amid rumors of filibustering against President Gomez's government. The Pantheon Taft is coordinating with the steamer Nantcoke after a sighting near Edenton and Beaufort.
The Gerke family gathered for the second annual reunion at Herman Gerke’s Grove south of the city. Attendees included many relatives and friends from nearby towns, with J. A. Gerke elected president and H. W. Buell treasurer. A committee was formed to arrange the next gathering.
The seven year old Paul Faragyn lies unconscious at Hope hospital for ten weeks. Physicians report no lasting improvement as his condition fluctuates daily and exposure to treatment has yielded little progress.
June 13 Fort Des Moines sees corporal Jasse Crabtree fatally shoot Captain John C Raymond commanding Troop B US Cavalry, then wound First Sergeant James H W Kurt and Carper Blair Such who tried to disarm him before Crabtree killed himself. Details mention prior reprimand and a faulty wire incident with a 200 volt shock.
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