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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

2

Political Commentary and Campaign Notes in Early Press

A garbled political recap cites Indiana and Cyrus W. Cline, plus reference to Grover Cleveland on income tax. It notes Yale’s baseball win with Taft present, Roosevelt and Morgan praised by Prof Perrin, and Taft’s reception amid lecture on Sunday schools. Bryan’s fate is debated across papers as Republican editors cite Wall Street influence.

Taft Yale Perrin Roosevelt J. Pierpont Morgen Morgan William J. Bryan New York World Brooklyn Eagle Bryan Republican Vvicin Brayn

Littlefield Attacks Sherman Act in Maine Speech

Congressman Charles X. Littlefield of Maine challenged enforcement and the aims of the Sherman anti trust act during a closing session in Chicago. He criticized the law as vague and urged amendments to inject life into a statute he saw as poorly enforced and subject to discretion by courts and officials.

Winwix Charles X. Littlefield Maine Biulehell Alo Roorerylt

Debated Amendments and Health Statistics of May 1908

A discussion on proposed amendments to the antitrust act highlights concerns about giving an administrative bureau power to judge price and restraint of trade. The article also reports May 1908 public health data from the state board, noting declines in pneumonia and smallpox, but continued tuberculosis impact, with 489 deaths and 204 orphans, plus violence and accidental fatalities across multiple causes.

Suvl Vungratuhites Noell Alice Rhguyh Cieuesses Bureau of Corporations Comissiauyr State Board of Health

Fourteen? Golfers to Compete at Club Grounds Tournament

All members of the Eekiong Galt aub assemble at the club grounds after 12:30, by 1:00, for a great tournament organized by G Hofman and Charles Pidgeon. After the game a terry dinner follows. The losing side pays for the tables, and fall members are to cheer their comrades on to victory.

Eekiong Galtaub Tts Yelock Loelock Doughty Caplaity G.hofman Charles Pidgeon Terry Fvileh

Warsaw Soldiers to Compete in Indianapolis Regimental Shoot

News record from Warsaw reports Capt O T Silmer saying the regimental shoot will be held in Greenfield on July 7 with five Warsaw company members to compete. The message comes through the War Department and notes participation by Hy TN Ga of Warsaw.

Ews Bureau Warsaw Int O. T. Silmer Compens Hy TN. Ga Otheritect

Winona and Warsaw to Celebrate Jointly

Warsaw Indiana June Shae Arrange find Lou Independence Day observances planned with concerts by the Wat inding a grand digghsy of fires worl.

Winona Warsaw Kist Ind Lou Independence Lake

Family Reunion Planned Near Warsaw On Fourth

A notice indicates a family reunion will be held on the fourth at the church one mile west of Arnoli’s on the Winona track. It expects about ten to twelve relatives to attend.

Warsaw

White City Amusement Park Fire Destroys Indianapolis Park

Indianapolis June 7 White City amusement park suffered a complete blaze destroying structures and rides. Fire swept the grounds by nightfall leaving several hundred feet of destruction and a loss estimated around 190000 dollars. KC Light vice president and secretary of the company stated no salvageable property remained.

Indianapolis White City Aunsa Tvegtadios Ted Smds Mises

Train Struck Defective Rail Near Cleveland

Train struck a defective rail near Niditys ville Ohio at 7:10. Three miles west of the town the cars left the track. Engineer and two express messengers were injured. G J Kek and A Wilkin Etkin? Crushed by baggage and wrist injuries reported. Others seriously injured include H Nestes and Hi. Snuth.

Culyrlanik Ohly Werle Krack Niditys Vile Ohio Cleveland G. J. Kek G. H. Nestes Express Wilktin Eiki Xpress Beggage Hi. Snuth Ghiss

Club Women Injured in Wreck

A wreck involving club women in Newport left several injured. Most hospitalized patients were treated for bruises and minor injuries. three remained tonight. Names include Mrs Bennett Davenport and Mrs Sunde with multiple fractures and serious chest injuries. Mrs Wynn listed as critical. Recovery expected for Davenport and Mrs Sunde, while Wynn's outlook remained poor.

Newpont Se Furty General Federation Ofs Wil Ware le Hospital Bridger Mex Henry Wynn Malden Mass Bennett Davenport Witter Sunde Bryssee Wyi al Wough Tre. Davenport Sandean

Washington Water Works Plant Sold

Washington water works plant sold after a bid of 4000 by P Gandrich of Winchester. Plant three years old, valued at 90,000, passed into receivership with plans for mains extension and improvements. Also notes Sultan awards and funeral notices for Mrs Ros Erickson and Mrs Nettie Anderson in Columbia City and Linville cemetery rites.

Washington Fine Feata P. Gandrich Winchester Maaers Aula Rosc Erickson Sealdence Grandway Samuel Warenhals Nettie Anderson Columbia City North Line Street Cracue F. M. Porch Taterment Linville Cemetery Anderson P. H Anderson

Divorce granted in Ernstine Bork v Julius Bork case

The court records show Ernstine Bork began proceedings for divorce from Julius Bork and a decree was granted by Judge Heaton Robinson and Luecke. The Farmers Mutual Insurance case Baker W Pickens v Farmers Mutual Insurance is certified in Allen county for trial from Huntington with Bowen and Felhiner listed as attorneys.

Ernstine Bork Julius Bork Heaton Robinson & Luecke Baker W. Pickens Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Comitny Allen County Huntington Bowen & Felehiner

Third Infantry Entered For Honors At Fort Sainta

South Bend Indiana today the Third Infantry Indiana National Guard will compete for the regimental team at Fort Sainta near Indianapolis among battalion teams. John Robinson, showman, seriously ill in Cincinnati Columbus Indiana, heart trouble. Messages of thanks express sympathy to Mrs Lottie Tagtmeyer and others after a death.

South Bend Ind Suneth Third Infantry Indiana National Guard Fort Ee Sainta Harrison Indianapolis Bay John Robinson Cincinnati Columbus John Rob Inron Lottie Tagtmeyer

Door, Tay Charles Hanton Towne Readings At Service

The fragment notes a church gathering with reminiscences and prayers. The Rev Emerson will preach at Hack Creek church in Sprints on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, with an address planned for children during Sunday service.

Tay Charles Hanton Towne Ilc Emerson Hack Creek

Belva Lockwood Again Prominent in Washington at Seventy

Belva Lockwood of this city reemerges in prominence in Washington at seventy, denouncing a peCu ban waist and attending the International Peace Conference in Geneva. She is a familiar sight in the courts and before the Supreme Court, as she continues to practice law in the capital.

D.C United States Lockwood Ory Lockwood Agai Winnelie Cenevi Switzerigid Pire Washington Supreme Court

Inmate Appeals From Poor House Girl Pending

Mary Grim aged eighty in a county infirmary near Warsaw Deh seeks word of her daughter Talaxhy from a former Sterling resident. The elderly woman, weight down forty pounds, clings to a frantic plea for someone to locate her daughter and tell her where she is.

Kit News Warsaw Mary Grim Keselunke Craiity Mesa Talaxhy Sterling, C Gunn Forueriegraph B & QO

Prominent farmer Percy Suiser found dead in Syracuse bed

Syracuse Ind June 26 Percy Suiser a well known resident of the northeast county was found dead in his bed early Thursday night. He was about 76 and had history of heart trouble. Survived by wife and one daughter Mrs Alive Hontz.

Kist Syracuse Ind Percy Suiser Tela Alive Hontz

Death After Bologna Feast on Lake Trip Near Leesburg

Newton Jacobs died after eating bologna cheese and cocoanut while on a fishing trip at Tippecanoe lake near Leesburg. Doctors from Milford, Leesburg, and Nappanee failed to save him. physicians suspect poisoning as the cause. In Kendallville, seventeen carloads of crushed stone were spread on roads in Noble county’s Ajilon township this season, with eight more expected. Each load carried 30 to 40 tons at 36 cents per ton, delivered by the B. & A. Avilla, aiding farmers who spread it along roadbeds to form better roads.

Kist Milford, Inc Tippecanoe Lake Leesburg Newton Jacobs Milford Nappaneep Eisl Kendallville Ind Ajilon Noble County Avilla

Each Blames The Other In Lewd County Court Drama

A courtroom quarrel between Mrs. M Wightman and Lewis Wightman unfolds after a change of venue from Allen county. The plaintiff accuses brutality and non support while the defendant claims habitual drunkenness. The sensational cast draws attention from local readers.

Kist News Bure ATRL Jal M. Wightman Lewis Wightman Allen County

Doctors Thrive In War­saw Area Report Lists Counts

A War­saw Ind report compiled by G Norman Herald shows doctors thriving across several towns including Warsaw Burket Claypool Mentone Milford Silver Lake Syracuse and Packerton. The overview notes multiple communities each with three to four practitioners and highlights the regional growth of medical services.

Elst Warsaw Ind G. Norman Herard Isa Ary Their Medical Association Wartwood Burket Claywoul Etna Gi Leesburg Mentone Milford Orth Webster Packerton Plerecton Silver Lake Syracuse

Raised Strawberries and Championship Claim In Kosciuske

A Kist News Bureau report notes raised strawberries near Ti shore with nine inch circumference and several straw irises in bloom. The item mentions a claim to five championships for Kosciuske County, tying local horticulture to regional contests.

Kist Chonnfel Kosciuske Conte

Milfort Sunday School Association names new officers

In Milfort Indiana on June 26 the Van Buren Township Sunday School Association elected officers for the coming year. Emanuel Dubbs will serve as president with Milton as vice president and Spa as treasurer.

Sunday School Assoction iBy Kiet Newe Bursany Milfort Ind van Buren Township Schnal Assorciation Sessian Milton Ure Emanuel Dubbs Vuranident Id Yse Spa

Runaway accident near Warsaw hospitalizes George Tinkey

George Tinkey, 72, of near Warsaw, sustained severe injuries in a runaway near his home. John Zimmerman of Warsaw was also injured when a fractious horse kicked him. Tinkey walked home with help through a pool of blood as horses and wagon were tossed.

Kist Uwarsaw Ind George Tinkey Tinkey Four John Zmmmerman Warsaw

Kutz Wins Court House Remodel Contract In Warsaw

Warsaw June 26 The county commissioners awarded the contract for new closets and other work in the courthouse to J D Kutz of Warsaw at 69850. Other bidders were A W Ford and Grant Cray of Warsaw. Infirmary supply contracts were issued to Richardson Dry Goods and others including T B Mre groceries H T Kine meats Marcus Phillipson clothing and Wertenberger Milbern hardware.

Hist Warsaw Ind Board of County Commissioners Court House J. D. Kuta A. W. Ford Grant Cray Richardson Dry Goods Company H. T Marcus Phillipson Wertenberger & Milbern Mentone

Warsaw Woman To Face Assault Charge In Court Next Week

In Warsaw Indiana Mrs A C Funk will be tried in Justice BH Grahams court next week on a charge of assaulting her step daughter Mrs Sadie Nichols last evening. The complaint states Funk bombarded the East Warsaw house occupied by Nichols and her husband shattering many windows and beating Nichols with a hammer.

Kist Warsaw Ind A. C. Funk BH. WY. Grahams Court Sadie Nichols Funk East

Butterfield Finishes Winona Interurban Trail Work

Tad Warsaw report says Butterfield of Goshen with a large crew completed the Warsaw and Peru extension of the Winona Interurban line. The upgrade includes three mailer rails near Warsaw and may lead to Butterfield's transfer to this segment.

Warsaw Tad Tmerry Butterfieli Goshen Smen Peru Winona

Cole Acquitted On Self-Defense After Tragic North Elwo Incident

A jury acquitted Cole on self defense grounds in a case tied to a tragedy that occurred last August north of Elwo. Genie Leaver and other witnesses described events leading to the fatal outcome. The verdict concludes a high profile local court matter.

Mursie Genie Leaver Cole Elwo

City News Items Loose in Monroeville to Wilkesbarre Deaths

Local notes report attorney E G Hoffman returning from Indianapolis. Various residents travel for visits and family matters including deaths, custody disputes, and a new delivery wagon. Interurban train additions set for July 1. Drugists return from Lake Wawasee meeting. Superintendent appointment at Lafayette nursing school noted. Police report seizure of two youths from a bass farm incident.

Attoiney E.G. Hoffman Indianapolis Mra Monroeville T. F. Riddle Wilkesbarre Wier Garwood Henry Alpier Alaler Manufacture jing_company Cincinnuli Dayton James Janson Toronto Canada Thomas Hater Berghof Wrewking Company Tyra Bluffton P.m Britton Bt P Ml. Daly Lake Wawasee H. W. Bowerfind Henry Joest H. Albersmeyer C. B. Woodworth Joe Sigh William Zugenius Edna and Irman Hall Osstan William Marvin Humane Schlandcom Nora Carpenter Nile Sam Carpenter

Angola Wins Game From Orland Ball Team

Kiel News Bureau reports a baseball game in Angola Indiana on June 26 with the Angolan nine beating Orland 3 to 1 on Angola's field. A previous Orland win is noted. Angola’s pitcher and catcher are credited, and Orland must improve for future meetings.

Angola Orland Ball Kiel Ind Orland Usis City Lynn Chase Angela Battery Angelie Orta

Rebellion in Mexico Continues as Bandits Strike

Rebels sack post office and express office in a Mexican town, cut telegraph wires and railroad track, terrifying residents. Governor Miguel Cardenas reports raid to the state secretary and dispatches troops. A clash near Matamoros de la Guna leaves a trooper dead, one bandit captured, others fled into Durango. captured bandit held in Torron.

Ofice Express oMica Miguel Cardenas Sterlet Durango Torron

Want ads in the Journal Gazette are only a word

Classified note states that want ads in the Journal Gazette are billed at a fixed rate per word with no minimum, outlining simple pricing and placement details for readers seeking to place small advertisements.

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