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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
A public notice promotes a simple home gate design described as safe and easy to use for ruptured or injured individuals. The item emphasizes accessibility, pain avoidance, and prevents loss of time from work. No specific organization or date is provided.
A fragmentary advertisement touts a guaranteed cure for many ailments promising relief without surgery. It warns of ongoing danger if ignored and urges immediate use to end pain, infection, and life’s troubles with a purported universal remedy.
A local ad announces a special sale of Ladies white cambric skirts with various designs and embroidery flounces plus dust ruffles. Beginning Saturday morning, 22 dozen Shirt Waists are offered below factory cost at the Factory Sales Room located at 122 East Wayne Street, Onn, Ohio.
Report from Indianapolis details rules for the state committee, and a plan to raise about $1,000 for the convention expenses. It notes assessments for gubernatorial and other races, a temporary chairman choice, and positions on labor, immigration, and statehood, with Bryan as a featured figure. The article includes a broad platform section and ends with an unrelated medical ad about Brom Quinined.
The document condemns imperial experiments and argues for an immediate recognition of the Philippines as independent and guarded by US protection of naval bases. It urges strong federal and state control of interstate commerce and railroads, postal savings, banking safeguards, and currency stability to protect citizens from financial manipulation.
A dormitory at the D Arcambal Home for Boys in Clarenceville near Detroit burned tonight. All thirty six boys were saved, though Superintendent Lane leaped from an upper window but escaped serious injury.
St Mary’s defeated Company D by 42 to 1 in a hard fought game at the clay house last night. The lineup featured Druett Scheib and Warner for St Mary’s against Company D’s players, with Scheib scoring multiple points and free throws contributing to the margin.
Ar Frank Howe of Baldwinsville Nova Scotia credits a single dose of Urie-01 with ending two years of rheumatic pain. He describes extreme suffering, crutches, and sleepless nights before using Smith's OrleD Prescription. He reports swift relief, improved sleep, and now recommends it to hundreds. He notes a 75 cent bottle price and invites inquiries for details.
In Cleveland March 15, the Collinwood disaster leaves about one third of North Collinwood schoolchildren dead or missing. About 107 identified at Lake Shore morgue, 27 unrecognizable. Relatives endure grim waits and burial plans shift to a public funeral option abandoned. Investigations probe causes, doors, exits, and fire escape shortcomings. A relief committee is formed to assist families and unidentified remains.
In March a bill was filed in the U S circuit court by Bowling Green Trust Co of New York asking the appointment of receivers for the Western Maryland railroad. Judge Morris named President Benjamin Bush. The railroad answers admitting the bill and consenting to receivership as the trust alleges the railroad cannot meet fixed charges due April 1 totaling 2,260,000 dollars.
The Renard private burying ground at St Charles in Butler County shows desecration. John M McCloskey, dying in Indianapolis, requested his wife and two sons be moved here but their coffins were empty when opened. Coffins of other relatives had bodies missing, stones placed to cover gaps, and suspects linked to medical studies.
Heavy thaw and flooding halt ground work at League Park delaying spring practice for the team. Claude Varnell and Tack Hendricks oversee repairs while 21 players are slated to report on March 28 for workouts ahead of clashes with Toledo in early April.
The board of public works adopted eight resolutions ordering sidewalk construction and grading work. Plans will be expedited for new pavements, with specifications across Woodland La Fayette Bolt Harrison Midlang Packard Kinnaird Sinclair Third and surrounding areas. A ninth resolution grades area north of Huffman. A contract for an industrial spur from the Pennsylvania tracks to Bowser plant was read but advisory. Bowser contract terms favor safety. cement work allowed on Wagner street under private contract. Public remonstrance on sidewalks north of Supperter to Calhoun protested this week.
A new Sverase distance record was set as an unnamed driver broke the previous world's auto record. Details are sparse but the milestone stands as a landmark achievement in endurance racing.
Prof. Fassett A. Cotton, state superintendent, spoke at the Decatur Methodist church on education. He warned that few complete the common school course, urged manual and industrial training, and encouraged tailoring education to each child. A musical program followed with organ solo and student vocal selections. The next lecture is set for April 15 by Nov Joantines, president of Wabash College.
Detroit celebrates flag day as the Tigers clinch the pennant with a historic win. June 12 will be marked by speeches and ceremonies at Bennett Park with New York slated to play. Aut June 12 is the day and the Highlanders are in on the Yun.
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