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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

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Prisoner to Die in Sing Sing Electric Chair Week of July

Ossining New York June 45 Gordon Fawrett Hamby awaits execution in Sing Sing for a murder in a bank robbery case described as a bold crime. Hamby is prisoner number involved, his alleged accomplice remains at large, and alienists examined Hamby as the case proceeds toward death by electrocution.

New York Gordon Fawrett Hamby Golzary Sing Sing Stars Ossining N. Y Wenight Hamby

Supreme Court Hears Youthful Criminal Case, Haskins Says

Vincennes Indiana report notes N Haskins Knox County school superintendent criticizes candidacy ban for state superintendent race. The piece mentions a fee based record exchange, educational background, and retirement from the Indiana county superintendents association.

Vincennes Ind N. Haskins Schcol Knox County Hask Lns Vincennes University Indians Sirta Normal School Couns Buferintenderts Association of Indiana Eagar

Henry A Miller Named by County Council

The county council named Henry A Miller to a council position amid a surge of cases. A session was ordered to begin July 17 to handle the unusually large backlog and continue as long as needed.

Henry A. Miller Council A. Weed Jong Es

Sentences Lodged for Grand Larceny in Eireule Court

John Reatling received a 2 to 14 year sentence in the state reformatory for grand larceny, suspended on good behavior. Judge AL BL Thomas approved the appeal by Olivar Boalt. Boldt accuses his wife of flirtation and neglect of children, claiming she is filthy and unfit for custody. Helena M Noll sues Benedict Noll for divorce, alleging fault and immorality, with alimony and weekly support requested.

John Reatling Thomas Olivar I. Boalt Christms Boldt Shte Robert B. Dreibelbr Helena M. Noll Han Benedict Tr. Noll Immek & Ey

Appraisement Reductions Hearings In City Wards

Citizens in the sixth seventh and other wards complain about property appraisements as a review board reports reductions. A special judge Tiran and a superior court judge preside over the case John Runser v Fred Hollman et al with Aiken Powers for the plaintiff and Harry Hileman Reesean for the defense.

Itth Charles. Tiran Superior Court John Runser Fred Hollman Aiken & Powers White Harry Hileman Reesean

How TI2 Offers Relief for Tired Aching Feet

An advertisement touts TI2 as a miracle remedy for corns calluses and foot soreness. It promises instant comfort for dancers workers and anyone on their feet. The copy claims pain relief, reduced swelling and a happy foot with a cent box available at druggists or department stores.

Walter

Desertion Charged and Damages Sought in March 1918 Suit

Legal notices report desertion allegations against Jay T. Horn by Mery 4 Horn with damages sought. docket lists breach of contract case Sullivan vs Lines and Croy with plaintiff awarded 105.84 on frank Dulin’s cross action, and a 134.81 judgment against Lines.<!-- -->

Mery 4 Horn Givorea Jay T. Horn Ryan & Aldrich Glia Frank IL. Sullivan Clifton Lines J. Croy Dwige Frank Dulin Croy Lines

Last Day of Sauls Big Clearance Sale

The buying public has overreached the manager's expectations, with many items reduced to low prices for today only. Saul's offers staple merchandise at bond-fide clearance levels as a final cleanup. Wanted motormen and conductors for Fort Wayne city lines, apply 124 Holman St.

Saul E. A. Goodrich Sauls Puc Fort Weyne City Lines Holman St

Why Washingtons Filtration Plant Stood Out in History

Washingtons water system transformed by the McMillan park filtration plant, completed in 1902, slashed typhoid deaths as millions of gallons flow daily through a 90 million gallon capacity facility. Operated by the War Department, it drew water from the Potomac at Great Falls, filtering mud and bacteria to provide cheaper, safer drinking water to District households. The project, begun after 1899 investigations, reduced health risks and cut operating costs, with the 1918 era showing low per million gallon costs.

Washington Kasior Philadelphia Guimlit Chief of Engineers War Department Potomac River Great Falls Bulli Dulecarlia Georgetown United Potomas Chicago Delevaria District of Columbia Congress McMillan Park

Home decorating hints for removing paint and varnish

A home decorating tip advises using Acme Quality Paint and Varnish Remover to strip paint oil varnish from any surface. Product is sold by Acme Quality Paint Store and suggested for household use.

Acme Quality

Wilkins to appeal murder verdict in Nassau County

In Mineola on June 27, Dr Walter Keene Wilkins, found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife Julia at their Long Beach home, announced he would appeal to the Court of Appeals and then the governor if needed. The jury recommended clemency but the law allows only the death penalty. Wilkins proclaimed his innocence, asserting he never harmed his wife and noting their loving relationship. Attorney Charles Wysong issued statements supporting the appeal plan, with sentencing set for next Tuesday.

Mineola Nassau County Paris Wilkins Charles Wysong Mat Wryéohg

Savings First Is Uncle Sam Slogan In War Savings Drive

Matt Peters district chairman of At War Stamp Committee reports slender returns in Shrife Week campaign. He states Uncle Sam proposes a new slogan Saving First to back a nationwide thrift drive in Indiana. Hoosiers are urged to sign pledge cards and mail back postcards to support regular thrift stamp purchases, promoting a systematic saving plan without coercion.

Matt Peters At War Stamp Committee Frendyers Paters Sam Arozan Indiana War Savings Hoosiers Ly Am Ph Nning United States of America

Indiana thrift campaign urged to boost personal savings

The text discusses saving early rather than after expenses, condemning end month slight balances. It cites a government view that national prosperity rests on personal thrift and promotes the Indiana war savings committee’s simple ask on a planning card for individuals to adopt thrift habits.

Indiana Indiana War Savings Committee

Sudden illness claims life at Keystone home

Blulppyo x Tud June 27 reports a sudden attack of swart trouble at a home in Keystone. Surviving relatives include Alve of Fort W Abshira of Drumright Oita Mrs Myers of Robinson Mi anti dirs Let! Cook me home Moorman. Bluffton Ind June 27 notes a death.

Blulppyox Sears Uddonis Keystone Namily Widren Alve Fort W Abshira Drumright Oita

Death of Sate Mootman Aged 87 in Huntington Hospital

Sate Mootman aged 87 and a Wells county native died last evening at Huntington county hospital after a stroke. His home was west of Markle. Survived by two brothers WR Brinneman George Bridneman and Mary Brinne 0 of the county and two sons Tim Moorman of Weedsport and Charles Moorman of Montana.

Sate Mootman Wells County Huntington County Hospital Fler Markle WR. Brinneman George Bridneman Mary Brinne Tim Moorman Weedsport Charles Moorman Montana

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