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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
8
County commissioners debated needs vs. voting machines and, by a narrow vote, approved purchasing eight machines. The decision followed bids of 700 and 600 per machine and sparked concern that funds should target asylum and bridge improvements before expanding polling hardware.
County commissioners opened bids for remodeling the main building, adding a new kitchen and two wings at the state asylum. Bids from Fuhrman Brok and Wermuth Remedieling exceeded estimates, with totals around 24 to 25 thousand dollars. awarding was expected Friday despite high figures.
Fragmentary text recounts a physician who helped a man named Cole and sought to reimburse police costs. The fragment notes a request to be freed on bond and mentions a person named Heathed and a police headquarters visit before midnight. The text is garbled and lacks clear sequence or outcomes.
Pure Whole wheat Malta Vita promoted as a superior year round food for children. Claims include easy digestion, rapid nourishment, and vitality with breakfast ideas and balanced meals. Emphasizes pre-digested nutrients from Malta Vita and suggests pairing with fruit juice for a complete start to the day.
The report notes a man alleged to be a burglar received funds to secure his release and appeared as a prosperous, intelligent farmer near Pierceton. Police quote indicate the supposed thief was an inoffensive farmer, his nerves praised, while the deception was uncovered.
James Mitchell the veteran editor of the Monthly Monitor is seriously ill and confined to his room on Superior Street. Aged over seventy, concerns grow that his illness may prove serious given his advanced years and long public service to Fort Wayne and the community.
Washington June 2 Amid a heated debate in Congress the immigration bill provokes strong opposition from bishops and labor groups while supporters push for faster passage to curb flood of immigrants. Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders challenge provisions citing constitutional limits as lawmakers weigh amendments and possible delays. The administration signals cautious stance as party factions clash over future action and voter sentiments on immigration policy.
Information received Wednesday of the death of Mrs Sallis R Nixon Nirdlinger of Atlantis City. Former Fort Wayne resident linked to Bam, Pete & Max clothing firm. Survived by son Fred G Nixon Nirdlinger. Funeral for Victor Lea Newman set for this morning at 8:36 from 1126 Taylor Street, then 9 at St Pauls Catholic Church. Miss Emma Humbrecht to be interred at Church of the Precious Blood.
A garbled real estate transfer list shows multiple transactions in Fort Wayne including buyers and amounts. Entries mention Morria Place, Lewis addition, Park addition, Laughin's addition, Victor's addition, and auditor references to Indiana Loan and Trust Co. amounts range from 14.93 to 449.00 with various parcel descriptors and additions.
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