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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
9
Alta Williamson alias Alte St Clair, 22, of Oakwood Ohio, attempted death by drinking chloroform at Emm Lawson’s resort after 10 pm. Found with a six ounce vial beneath a dresser, she admitted taking poison but would not name the source. A physician said she would probably recover.
Special to the Journal-Gazette Huntington Ind June 28 fire at 1:30 p m destroyed two kilns the hydrating plant the cooperage department a stable and several cottages occupied by Ohio and Western Lime County employees. Loss about 150 000 with enough insurance to cover. Over 169 men left jobless as water supply failed hampering fire brigade efforts. An attempt to reach quarry water failed and steamers were not used. Minor losses to Wabash and Erle Railway Co box cars and telegraph lines melted by heat.
Chief Machinist's Mate H A Didlein will leave for Bowton July 7 to join the repair ship Panther in the North Atlantic squadron. Didlein will report to Boston for sea duty and his wife will remain there. Al E Bingleton will take over the naval office duties. P B Golden, formerly in charge, reported for sea duty from South Bend.
Traction company officials conducted a day long inspection from Fort Wayne to Lamy atte and back, departing at 7 30 AM and returning about 10 PM. The party reviewed tracks right of way and terminals and visited the near completion Lon Fayette power house. Leaders included General Muneger Emmons Auditor Vordermark and others.
The Commercial club's volunteer committee says arrangements for the volunteer convention and field meet are in excellent shape for today. The firemen report all details fixed and autos secured for transport of all Fort Wayne volunteers in the parade. The public works group has not acted on appointing a deputy clerk in the water works office. Mayor Grice asks for a swift decision within a few days.
In a purchase of a player piano, care is essential to avoid mistakes. The article explains that Pianola and Pianola Piano are widely used terms but do not mean every piano with a player unit. Buyers must learn the facts themselves to protect their interests.
Its Exclusive Features introduces Aeolian ware rogus and invites readers to enjoy a selection of superb instruments. the text emphasizes welcoming the reader and offering opportunities to play and experience the instruments through the shop.
William P. Brean traveled to Chicago on legal business while several residents including C. W. Watkins and family visited the city. A Knight Templar band concert and a social event took place by the Swinneyperl group. Frank Purcell arrived in town from Pasadena and will stay at the Roydall. A Brown Tracking employee, Joseph Brown, suffered a leg injury at the water works while assisting with a boiler. Local fishing tales feature Fred Holman’s huge channel catfish from the White River, weighed and shown as proof of the catch. Fort Wayne veterans and the Northern Indiana Volunteer Fireman's convention were noted, with M. J. Horton involved in organizing events.
A rustic tale recalls farmer Jonad and his dog in a town parade. They clash with a banker and George Washington’s figures as cannons roar and the eagle soars. Forty dogs fall, the flag stands, and the crowd cheers for liberty while marching home.
A disjointed account recalls a confrontation where a man faces questioning about identity and intent. The narrative weaves tales of travel, a ship captain, a deputy governor, and rumors of social arrangements amid village life and baseball.
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