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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary readable text describes a large assortment of fishing tackle and gear. It mentions warnings about proper use and care, with emphasis on avoiding damage and maintaining gear quality. No clear individuals, dates, or locations are identifiable in the fragment.
Fragmentary 19th century shopping notice lists shirt waists, veils, silk ribbons, gloves, and hats with assorted prices. The garbled text suggests sales terms and stock items from a department store, mentioning values such as 108, 248, and 498 in a dated retail advertisement style.
The report outlines Charles M Schwab seeking controlling interest in Tonopah gold properties including MacNamara Jim Buller Monans Tonopiwh Belmont and others near Ly Creek. It notes plans to start mining operations and potential influence on mint supply, with market reactions and share movements amid speculation of broader corporate maneuvering.
Chicago report states Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cinvelani narrowly escaped a collision when his car, carrying Red Devil and passengers Newid F. It, Dupont of Detroit, neared Clark and Rudolphy streets. The vehicle veered to avoid a cable, wheel damaged but no serious injuries noted.
A Fort Wayne obituary notes the death of a German born Civil War veteran aged about 83. He had lived in the city many years, worked at the water works for two decades, and left a wife and six children. Services are set at Emmaus Lutheran Church with burial at a local cemetery.
Berlin reports say Germany has reached the extension limit with national unity tested by war talk among factions. Editors warn that eastern and western frontier pressures push for further expansion, with militarist elements viewing war as a national industry while Prussia clings to feudal memories. The piece notes a looming conflict as parties debate strategy and power.
An old advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for poor appetite headaches sleeplessness indigestion dyspepsia and female complaints and cramps backache or malaria fever and ague. It invites readers to try it and see.
Fragmentary text depicts a German propagandist urging a world mission to unite scattered German peoples under the empire. He pushes influence across the globe and asserts the need to secure German places and power, framing it as divinely justified.
Paris reports Vatican seeks reconciliation with the House of Savoy. Monsignor Patrie suggests the pope could accept a settlement that preserves the Holy See’s patrimony, while noting Italian government involvement and past payments. Debate centers on whether such accord strengthens papal authority or succumbs to secular interests.
New York port records show May auto imports at 104 units valued around 300000, up from 52 machines in May 1904 worth about 180000. The state totals indicate roughly 1100 autos in service, with values near 946000, reflecting four years of rising activity and older models nearing replacement.
A garbled ad promises relief for piles with a home treatment labeled new absorption method. It urges readers to request a free trial by writing to Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Indiana, and to tell others of the offer without sending money.
A local notice promotes a millinery sale at Gibson store for a week with special items featured and discounts expected. The brief highlights a jeture collection and limited offerings to attract shoppers.
Victor Parnin amid Mayles was fined 20 dollars plus costs by Justice Skelton for selling liquor without a license. The saloon license was held by George Gir who died after a fight. Parnan had prior circuit court record for selling to minors. Police report notes arrests near St Vincent's orphans home and other minor court actions with fines for drunkenness and license violations.
A fragmentary OCR passage references a congressman and a constituent. Names appear garbled as Frauke I per and Ed Seuwab, with unclear actions or events described. The legible text hints at a meeting or correspondence but lacks coherent details, making precise summary difficult.
In Rhinelander Wisconsin a forceful electric lightning struck a Wisconsin Wen company factory causing a fire that wrecked the plant. The blaze resulted in an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
A fragmented ad outlines Hartzett's Ice-Cream branding with taglines Always the Best and The Best Always. It mentions YouR BOSOM FRIEND and references The Saurode Dry Goods Co, suggesting a shopper’s catalog or storefront context with partial phrases and product cues.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a saloon row with men involved in a late night disturbance. The text hints at a luent trouble, brewing tensions among several young men, and an unresolved trip earlier that left tensions lingering.
A fragmentary report describes John Welker enjoying baseball at a park crowd activity. The text references favors toward Welker and mentions hospital ward and a ball game amid unclear sentences. The source is garbled with stray phrases and incomplete quotes.
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