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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
17
The Jefferson Theatre offers a lively bill headlined by House Peters in Tin Ifely of the Ages as fire department concerns arise during a shoot. The scene shows kerosene and matches used near a two story dining room and bar, with crews fighting to control flames while a large audience watches from the street.
The article notes General Pershing’s possible nephew Frank Pershing joining the army as a private. It mentions a recruiting officer Captain Franklin and references young Pershing leading university students toward recruitment efforts. The fragment suggests the university involvement and a recent physical examination.
The Golden Lotus screens at the Orpheum featuring Regina Badet as Teidel the vampire of France with a noted European actor in support. A Tuesday repeat is planned as Badet’s dramatic introduction draws strong audience responses. Caprice in Paty and John’s contralto appearances are also noted amid a crowded program while A C Lissner suspends office operations at 1906 W Main St due to illness.
Pauline Frederick stars in Bethy Dan the celebrated novel find play adapted to screen. The Transfer theater presents the performance featuring Mrs Chepstow as the adventuresome figure, with vivid oriental settings and dramatic appeal.
The provided text appears as fragmented filler and medical admonitions rather than a coherent news item. It mentions balm, chest rubs, and cautions against narcotics, lacking a clear event, person, or organization to anchor a proper summary. No factual details suitable for a card headline or concrete summary are present.
A three year old boy, Carl Marks, was killed when a one and a half ton truck struck him in a town street. Witnesses described the sudden moment the child darted into the roadway as the driver continued, leaving the scene unaware of the accident. The family and community planned a public meeting to seek relief and safety measures after the tragedy.
Board members of The Peoples Trust and Savings Company publish resolutions commemorating James Marshall McKay a longtime director and former president. He rose from promoter in railroad contracting to head of the firm after joining Gilbert E. Bursley Co. and serving as charter director and officer until his death.
A lengthy memorial tribute documents the death of a bank director at Huntertown State Bank. It honors his integrity, executive skill, generosity, and devotion to duty, and requests a engraved portrait and a formal memorial be presented to his family. Directors William D. Preen, Robert Wot de Wald, and others sign the notice, dated 1917.
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