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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
2
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions teams, a Fort location, Sund ay, and monthly details. It references carriers, possible matches or events, weeks or Sundays, and notes about fees or durations. No clear players, scores, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
A legislative dispute centers on the Macmillan geography readers for Indiana public schools. Lawmakers weigh bids to replace the discontinued five year contract, with Attorney General opinion guiding the process to set a lowest acceptable price for introductory biographies for a new term. The case tests the state’s ability to secure affordable educational materials amid debate over damages and school funding.
A special city council meeting discussed a letter from the Traction Company claiming $1 560 47 from the $15 000 settlement paid by the American Bonding Company in the Alcatraz Construction matter. City Attorney Colerick questioned legal liability and the communication was referred to the committees of public works and the attorney and board.
A notice announces turtle soup for lunch tonight at S M Alexander's. The brief item lists no further details about time or pricing.
A fragmented report details a adoptee connected to a complex New York and Maryland background. It cites custody by a streetcar conductor and wife, adoption records listing Matthew and Zetella Knight Witz, and a possible misattribution of paternity. The narrative links marriages in New York and Boston, a foster-brother’s alleged suicide, and a Newark or Chicago grand larceny history tied to identity.
Vinny Trad comes forward in New York with claims she and Eastman planned marriage near Knickerbocker New Jersey before a five day stay. She says he behaved controlling and frightened her, that she fled to her mother after the birth of their child eight months ago, and that she is uncertain if he will face charges connected to the St Michaels murder case.
Fragmented account recalls the life of a murdered woman linked to Washington state and Maryland locations. It mentions Mrs Woodill, Captain Capen and Mrs Thompson, with details about a late October death and a contested letter allegedly written to mislead investigators. The piece notes that kin dispute the handwriting and motives, seeking clarity on family connections.
Advertises absorbent Turkish towels in bleached and unbleached varieties with prices and quantities, plus Turkish wash cloths and athletic towels. Lists hammocks from $1 to $7, linen items, curtains, drapery materials, summer underwear for women and men, infant wear, toilet goods, powders, and assorted perfumes at discounted prices.
William Meyer veteran Fort Wayne tailor dies at 67 at 122 Rist Wayne Street after thirty one years with Fred Harding establishment. Born October 16 1842 in Langen Hanover he came to America in 1869 and settled in Fort Wayne. Survived by wife Sophia and five children. funeral planned at St Pauls Lutheran.
Mr Dalton Lawis of Van Wert and others discussed aviating trends and addresses set for Mon roeville with several figures including Wayne Walmer and Blcknell. A memorial service and civic program with ceremonies were noted, Florence Oliscor and others attending. A chicken dinner fundraiser at Hof Brau was listed for today from 11 to 2, with chili con carne at Randall saloon this evening at 818 Barr St.
The fragment notes a 25 cent chicken dinner at Hof Brau from 11 to 2. It also mentions a peculiar garbled reference to a ten year period of misfortune and a banquet speaker from the South Rona Times, with unclear names and dates amid disrupted text.
The fragment argues legitimate money and fictitious slaves undermine a republic. It states the republic cannot endure if its foundation sickens by dishonesty and mentions commercial and industrial aspects. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.
Mrs. Carolyn Norwood was granted a divorce from George T. Ladd with custody of their child and alimony arranged. Henry G. Humbrecht begins action for partition of real estate. Clasa Journal company versus Block Manufacturing case involves $521.70 in the superior court with John W. Hayden as receiver. Insurance suit Cuc ford C. Washer versus Live Stork Insurance Company is before the court. An injunction over timber lands involving Mrs. Crow’s interest was dissolved. County officials from Delaware and Allen counties visited county offices in Bloomington to review assessments.
An advertisement touts Burks Lon Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples and facial blemishes. It claims to soften the skin and relieve cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands. Also offered is a preparation for piles sold widely by druggists.
At the hospitals Mrs Rose Handleston of Montpelier is in Hope hospital for treatment. Mr John Harmon, son of the clerk of the circuit court, Bir Mond, underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday at the Lutheran hospital. Discharged from Hope hospital yesterday were Mrs J Goodwin of Paulding, Mr A Cisan of Rockford, and Miss Margaret Armstrong of Payne. C Kran of Sturgis was discharged from the Tauberan hospital yesterday.
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