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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
6
An old style TIZ advertisement promises quick relief for aching feet. It touts two new principles that draw out soreness and exudations, enables wearing tighter shoes, and claims frost bite protection. The pitch offers a 26 cent box and a free trial from Walter Kuther Doden & Co in Chicago.
Two men and a woman die and several are seriously hurt in a dormitory fire at a university building in Louisville Kentucky. The injured include a homemaker woman and a patient nurse. a suspect is taken into custody as fire investigators work. Police report trunks suitcases and bags moved from the scene as officials pursue causes and identify victims. Roy Jarboe, paroled by the governor to attend his mother’s funeral, is reported to have violated parole by returning to the reformatory prompting renewed scrutiny of parole procedures.
June 28 item notes James Battenberg visiting from Atoka Oklahoma to spend vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Battenberg. Local families travel to Plymouth Rome City and Monmouth for visits. births, anniversaries and parties cited. The Red Mor memorials moved to July 7 and a big trolley league double header set for Sunday with Columbia City vs Shamrocks at League Park.
Indianapolis Sun reports a Chicago gathering sparked a vigorous push for a popular government and a progressive ticket. Theodore Roosevelt signaled openness to leadership changes while urging mass convention action to nominate a unified progressive platform. Indiana faces a choice on supporting or opposing a ticket born from contested tactics.
Bluffton chapter of Phi Delta Kappa announces a national vice president bid with Dr Charles J Blackmey named for the post while local events unfold. A Nottingham township dog bite injuries a farm worker prompts medical attention. A Fort Wayne divorce case cites a 1404 marriage and two years of separation. Local laborer Solomon Staver is paralyzed at home. The Chicago and Erie Railroad seeks court permission to remove a rail line across Huntington yards, a restraining order halting action. Local sales advertise shirts, union suits, silk hoses and other apparel with Patterson Fletcher Co urging trade.
Baltimore June profile of Mrs. Kern wife of Senator Kern, a poised public figure who values family above politics. She touts attractive home life for her two sons, discusses motherhood, personal style, and her ambivalence toward women’s suffrage, while stressing sincerity and fellowship in public life.
Advertisement touts Dr Blackstone as best equipped for chronic and deep seated diseases of men women and children. Claims years of training and clinical experience. Office offers free initial consultation and three months of free services after first visit with medicines excluded. West Wayne Street location.
The text reveals a vague dialogue about a woman awaiting a travel delay and a misleading costume, mentioning a nickname Miet and a friend’s warning not to reveal who told. It also notes a birth in Midinich and an alleged full name learned from an ally rather than a wife.
Bids will be received and opened by the Board of Trances of her School City Fort Wayne Indiana for the mining coal for the ensuing year. Specifications available at the School Board office in the old High School building.
Mrs J R Criswell and Mrs Depoy with Irene visited Mrs Depoy’s parents Mr and Mrs J M Smith and returned to Columbia City. Mrs W H Beard of Los Angeles visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Budd. Dr J A Beh attended the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs WI Johnson. Miss Hene Kent went to Logansport for two months. Alli Stewart and Virgil A Harter marriage plans announced for June 30. Kadies’ Aid of M E church sent 27 members by auto to Mrs John Rapp’s in Blunnelake for a luncheon. next meeting at Wilmer George’s near Loawh.
BRL Korea Time 28 reports a trial for alleged conspiracy to assassinate the governor general. Prosecutors accuse Koreans and foreign suspects of planning action with a Sino-Japanese link. Court heard testimony as 12 American prisoners and 120 relatives watched. Dr John E. Bowers opens new office at 1825 Hanna Street.
Cromwell will have a walking day next month. The funeral of Mrs Vera Barsc was held at Wimot cemetery. Various locals and visitors are noted, including George Perch of Marion and F. Colby of Peru. No Fourth of July celebration is held this year, with plans to attend events in nearby towns.
In Columbus Indiana on June 28 Mrs FuJeh S Carter wife of the former county clerk hosted a whooping cough dinner for nearby children. Each attendee reportedly suffered whoops and feverish symptoms as the illness spread through the gathering.
A vintage notice touts mohair suits with numerous patterns for larger men. Prices start at ten dollars, with a focus on comfortable fit and style for the fleshy gentleman.
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