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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
9
Local official Henry Counsilman denies proposing a dividing wall in the reservoir. He states he never advised placing such a wall and blames misquotations for suggesting otherwise while noting objections may have tied to cost and practicality.
Death news recalls telegrams of condolence from leaders and notable figures amid Mrs. Cleveland’s shock. references include Fairbanks Hughes Parker and Carnegie, with Princeton visit shaping the Cleveland home choice. The narrative notes Cleveland’s health decline and attended social routines in Princeton.
Government branches to observe mourning after President Cleveland's death. Diplomatic and consular officers to fly flags at half staff for thirty days, with army posts and naval stations also ordered to display national colors at half staff for fifty days.
The article recalls President Cleveland's death and national reaction. It notes Secretary Cortelyou's role, the government preparing proclamations, and tributes from Admiral Dewey and others. It discusses Cleveland's integrity, reformism, and the public memory of his presidency amid a period of mourning.
President Theodore Roosevelt learns of ex President Grover Cleveland’s death at his Oyster Bay summer home. He and Mrs Roosevelt telegraph sympathy to Mrs Cleveland and attend funeral at Princeton. Roosevelt abandons trip to New London to watch Harvard Yale races and plans a special train and naval honors for the late president.
Bloomington Indiana June 24 former Vice President Adlai Stevenson reacted to the death of Grover Cleveland. Stevenson praised him as a great statesman with integrity and a legacy shaping American history. He recalled Cleveland’s energy and domestic happiness and spoke of the era his passing marks. He also noted a lack of personal quarrels with Cleveland in Louisville remarks by Henry Watterson.
The report recalls reaction to the death of Grover Cleveland. Judge Gray reflects on Cleveland’s heart and usefulness, while officials in London and New York praise his conservatism, integrity, and patriotism. Governors and secretaries call him among the greatest presidents, anticipating enduring historic regard.
Telegram from Charlevoix Mich reports the death of Urerer Cleve. The message expresses official relations with Mervie land and mentions performil affecthin and mental qualities. It notes willingness to attend funeral if Princeton is reachable, reflecting a typseid impression of American mood and duty shadowed by motives.
Traneis Lynde Stetson, connected with former President Cleveland, calls Grover Cleveland the purest hearted patriot he has known. He says Cleveland ruled public affairs by what he believed to be the nation's best interests, unbothered by friends or personal desires. He cites Lowell's line praising him as a pilot with a steady hand.
Fairbanks, now in Indianapolis, says he may attend Cleveland funeral. He calls Cleveland one of the country’s ablest and most patriotic statesmen, devoted to public service, with steadfast convictions and broad generous sympathies.
Norman J. Coleman recalls former secretary of agriculture during Cleveland’s first term, expressing deep grief and shock at his passing. He praises his patriotism, devotion to duty, and singular ambition to trust the American people faithfully, noting his calm nature yet strong bonds once formed.
In Danville Illinois on June 24 Speaker Cannon expressed regret at former President Cleveland's death and praised his great ability courage and patriotism saying he will dwell in history as one of the greatest presidents. In Detroit on June 24 Judson Harmon former attorney general comments on relations fostering personal affections.
A reader claims coffee harmed five children in infancy and early life, causing nervous issues and heart trouble. After quitting coffee and using Postum, the family reports better health, endorsing the product and attributing their recovery to its use as a coffee substitute.
The note discusses keeping guilds in good numer by washing and scrubbing as a pleasure. It mentions Easy Task Soap aiding a servant who may favor an older king, suggesting she try two five rent cakes to be satisfied and convert to Easy Taek.
Notice corrects an ad misstatement about discounts on all items. The accurate offer is that items will be sold at 44 less than original prices, yielding a 25 percent discount, not the 75 percent stated previously. Dukes-Rose-Schiel aims to avoid public misunderstanding.
Classified notes advertise an office electric fan for sale by Perfection Biscuit Co and mention new corn colored shirts at Patterson Fletcher. several garbled lines reference Dick's Buffet and specials including Quaker shirts and Ferguson McKinale Tie Shirt with prices unclear.
The Wayne boomers arrived last night at six after a Decatur trip, tired but enthusiastic. They praised the journey as one of the west’s best days and looked forward to further runs, with plans for up to 100 miles more in the fall. Banks and city representatives welcomed them, highlighting Fort Wayne as a business hub. See the straw salary sold for $1.09 by Patterson Fletcher Co.
Beginning Friday June 26 for one week the Fort Wayne Printing Co. will sell Old Fort Letter Files for 16c each and Wayne Files for 23c each at regular prices 20c and 35c. Lay via supply. Retail stationers located at 214 16 East Main Street in Fort Wayne.
In a police court session Adolph Schulte faced assault and battery charges from her daughter. The case was held under advisement and She was sent to jail in default of furnishing bond. The daughter testified Schulte struck her with a dull object, causing slight injuries, and the daughter had her father arrested. The woman reportedly provided most household support for years before leaving for California five years ago.
A two week old demonstration shows the Florida monitor being fired upon at close range, indicating that a skeleton military mast could be nearly invulnerable. The theory traces naval fighting back to the use of light steel frameworks that let shells pass through with little damage, making mast designs a central target and debate in naval strategy.
The article notes a woman resisting maternal authority after a return from illness, with the mother denied custody and the husband failing to provide bail. James Brown paid $4 plus costs to sober up. A coachman employed by Isaac Wall was on a spree before arrest. William Moore and William Kimmel were fined with costs for tottering.
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