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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1908
Page
22
The town hosts a two night fair on Monday and Tuesday June 22 and 23. Vendors, games, and entertainment attract families from nearby communities. Organizers expect strong turnout and plan evening performances each night.
Chicago dispatches recount the June 20 conference on the Republican National Committee chairmanship after Frank Hitchcock declined consideration due to health. Secretary Taft suggested deferring decisive action on chairmanship and treasurership until July 1 in Washington. Rumors named Henry Cabot Lodge and Chester I. Long as possible contenders, with others like Meyer and Harriss discussed but not eager for the role.
Chicago June 20 Frank H Hitchcock said the Cincinnati dispatch is true he asked Taft not to consider him a candidate and he is physically exhausted from his work. Friends press for the appointment despite his declination and expect to induce him to take the place.
Two men were killed and sixteen injured in an explosion and fire aboard the German steamer Ar eddin, which arrived from Hamburg. The dead and most of the injured were Black stevedores from Philadelphia. The blast occurred in a ship hold. cause is not known.
Lagrange Indiana plans a major rail shift as Valley line trains begin using the new North Detroit Street station. West division trains will stop at Sherman Street for passengers, while east division cars will discharge at the depot. Steam trains will operate from the depot rear with all stops in place. Meanwhile Goshen College directors seek 20000 to fund a four year program and new science and language teachers as they consider an academy in Kansas.
A young boy drank a small amount of poison from a table setting before his parents could intervene. He screamed in pain as his father summoned Dr. J H Briggs. The child’s mouth was badly burned but doctors expect no serious outcome.
Decatur Indiana reports two marriage licenses issued and a licensing note. Elst News Bureau notes Cooper union suits sold for 160 dollars by Patterson-Fleteler Co. Also cites licenses for Samuel A Elliott of Muncie and Richard Spangler of Huntington to marry, with bride Maud M Steele of Pleasant Mills.
The Lake James Park Fourth of July event will feature Hon. M. I. Fanning as chief orator, with Mrs. Carrie Nation invited. A full day includes ovations, recitations, music, bathing, boating, and other amusements, ending with a grand fireworks display at night.
The Fitmer Band member, about ten miles east of Chirubuseo, Ind, drank from a small bottle of sulphuric acid with almost fatal results. The incident occurred in Ed River township as reported by the Kist News Bureau.
Patterson Fletcher Co offers Sitk half hose at order desk to ship at two dollars fifty cents. The notice states stock status and pricing for wholesale buyers.
In Philadelphia Charles Speck aged forty five and Arline Knisely nineteen were found shot late last night in the heart of the city near Fifth street and Minnich avenue. Speck groaned from a bullet wound and was taken home, while Miss Knisely died at the morgue. Robert Stueve, cashier at the theater where the victim worked, is not believed to be involved, with alibis placing him in Cleveland. The investigation continues as police seek the killer.
Whitley County Old Settlers plan August 20 observance in Columbia City with speakers Marshall, Wats, and Cling. Music, relics exhibit, and county-wide committees organized. preparations under secretary W H Carter and a new relics panel led by BicLaden Shilts Marin.
The city hosts a series of Sunday services with sermons by Rev. Smith at A B Church on June 21 at 7 30 pm by request of Rev. Graves and by Rev. Price at MT E Children on August 2, and by Rev. Kaepp at Wesleyan Church on September and by the pastor at Lutheran Church. The baccalaureate at Presbyterian Church May 2 is counted as one of these services and the public is invited.
Miss Lula Robbins of Jamestown and Steuben county residents arrange a reunion of the Forty Fourth Indiana Volunteers for August 26. Colonel Dert Crume and local veterans organize at the opera house with Brow and Post 105. Mayor James Graves to give welcome. Music by Kendallville City band. Interurban depot window broken in a separate incident with a $50 reward offered for the culprits.
Fort Wayne Printing Co located at 214 46 E Main claims it operates as a retail stationers outlet rather than a wholesaler. The text references Pares Ind and Jung with unclear meaning, noting a known point of one of the lines and a danced reference with an exception tied to a handle, leaving the exact context ambiguous.
A garbled report notes URISH QRATOR scheduled to give a speech in Lagrange. The fragment hints at ceremonial timing and involvement of local officials, with references to a Tuesday event and an emphasis on notable residents.
County Surveyor L L Baumgartner announced bids for five ditches in Luce Creek township. John Benning ditch awarded to Nathan Roe with bid of 169. Other bidders include F R Merriman 3100, Vennett 1777 BE Boice 210 50, WF Mey 37, Hankengush wage to David Calderwood of Greenville for 140.
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