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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
8
The transcript shows a scrambled sequence of dialogue and actions involving characters Yeater Salishy Mary Wentworth and others. It depicts preparations for an interview and a planned act in a residence, with tense anticipation and a secretive doorway scene in a shared living space.
Wentworth and Mary execute a plan using a camera and gas powder to trap Carlton and Mons in a tense suite. A confrontation erupts when Carillon discovers Mona with a revolver. Wentworth faces capture but negotiates with his captors while a cashiered plan unravels amid threats of exposure and blackmail.
A largely attended meeting of the Lawton camp No. 33 United Spanish War Veterans heard new muster rolls and confirmed officers. Comrade Gienia was mustered in. Comrade Zuberwirg, Richns, and Menwood were reinstated. A social tea organized with the Woman's Relief Corps was announced for Friday afternoon at Mrs O J Mickel’s home. Delegations planned to assist in mustering new officers in Decatur and nearby towns. Indiana will hold two censuses when the national officers election occurs.
In September at Chinase ear Dr Wo We Harratt of Fort Wayne will be proposed Detanrgett general and Past Deperhment Commander Frank So Welsh of Lafayette will be ment imated for national junor vice-comm nnsuier. Corrie Joe sey Tiegh led the event with Vionan ataleeie et Lo Plicistaant, while Bathing Golden and Young brrenett presented six roomsa exhibition bouts. Joseph lL. Draht jr and a Schroder showcased as experts, with a boxing march teased on behalf of Geldey U4.
Fort Wayne lodge entertainment committee outlines Elks annual stag picnic on July 23 with officers and neighboring lodges invited. Herman Bueter leads arrangements, Elke band plays, motor buses run all day to shuttle members to the grounds, and outdoor amusements are planned. Second degree work to be held at 120 West Berlin tonight.
Report of a Spanish War veterans rally led by Schlatter's Orchestra and Swintey, praising President Wilson. Observers note enthusiasm and calls for unity within the United Spanish War Veterans organization. The event outlines aims for volunteers and the Department pledge, with a broader appeal to support wartime legacy.
A summary of obituaries and funeral notices for local residents. Barnett family member died after long illness, survived by a son Edward and several relatives. Bailey and Lacroix families also noted with funeral times and burial at Lindenwood and other local cemeteries.
Classified job notices fragment across categories including housework, nanny and companion roles. Entries mention addresses, wages, duties, and dates, with names and locations such as Hillsdale Michigan Alamo Manufacturing Co and Warne, plus various unrelated strings and garbled OCR artifacts.
In Evansville Indiana on a Saturday a prominent painting contractor identified as Arnee R. Blamen was found dead in his home. Reports say the person declared an intent to commit self harm and a weapon was involved. Neighbors described a chaotic scene with Jamal revelers present. Local authorities released few details pending investigation.
Montnelier boys endure a strange mishap described as a lucky accident with a hazy tale of injuries and a water encounter, while observers note the odd sequence of events and the boys' eventual handling of the situation.
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