Allen County Candidates and Local Political News
A string of notices announces candidates for Allen County offices including representative and sheriff with contests to be decided in the Democratic primary. The piece also notes political shifts, party discipline, and regional reactions from Whitley and nearby counties amid national political tensions and headlines about anarchist activity and prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Journa
Gazalie
Allen Cnnonty
Nelson H. Whittern
Pleass
Nam
Harvey
Crabill
New York
Spring Fever Cure Promises Broad Health Benefits
An old advertisement extols a winter tonic claiming to cure spring fever grippe dyspepsia indigestion go veness and malaria fever. It promotes a Bitters course as a wonderful remedy for cleansing and restoring vigor amid seasonal change.
The Gas Case and Public School Dissent Across Town
Fragmented OCR text references a gas case and critique of public workers at the Colinwood school. It portrays frustration with civic duties, calls out negligent janitors, and condemns a culture of laziness among those who avoid work until pushed. The piece rails against complacent public employees and praises the diligent, honest working citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Colinwood
Political Puzzle on Indiana Gubernatorial Battle
A jittery panorama of rival factions in Indiana’s gubernatorial race centers on James Eli Watson Charley Miller and Will Taylor with factions claiming support from labor unions Governor Haas and Watton. The piece notes conflicting reports from the Labor World and various local organ for and against Watson while hinting at coalition pressures and strategic missteps amid a volatile political atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James Eli Watson
Goshen
Charley Miller
Will Taylor
Daxma
Fort Wayne
Watton
Oursman
Miller
Taylor Wen
Rushville Statesman
Watson
Haas
Ealon
Labor World
Pittsburg
James Fa. Watson
Watebatkers
Organ- Carzent
Fiark
Wateon
Ana
Watron
Tnétanse
Torpedo Boats Sail From Callao Amid Visit Debacle
Torpedo boats depart Callao as an eight day visit by the Anerley la rprd n Motte ends with salute exchanges. The Wallingford and the lead ship of the line escort proceed toward their next destination while American destroyers move away from the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Mare
Anerley
Webbe
Brthuy Jd
Wallinoreland
Rev Father Mungovan Undergoes Operation
The Rev Mather Edmund Mungovan of Arcola underwent a double inguinal hernia operation at St Joseph's hospital yesterday morning performed by Dr AW Barneth. The patient was in serious condition but expected to recover barring unforeseen complications. His brother, Frank Mungovan, serves as City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather Edmund Mungovan
Arcola
AW. AW. Barneth
St. Joseph's Hospital
Father Mungovan
Frank Mungovan
Cassady in Trouble and Jamestown Star Exhibits Innovative Woman
A Jamestown exhibit features Miss Todd's working neonplines model airplane with a foldable scale and self built two horsepower motor, created in a compact studio. The second item reports Fort Wayne traveler Peter Cassady accused, then linked to self defense, in a stabbing incident tied to local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy York
Marcel
Laura
Jeuvier
Deleahany
Thiwe
Perhajer
Tedd
Jamestown
Inter
United States Signal Corps
Todd
Alfonso Tames Chances to Barcelona Royal Visit
King Alfonso leaves Madrid for Barcelona for a two day stay with mixed royalist and republican reaction. Queen Victoria remains, crowds cheer as Premier Maura and Minister Nino accompany the king to the station. Barcelona braces for demonstrations, guards tightened along streets and public buildings decorated for the royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Tarcelona
Barcclong
Barcelona
Victoria
Sonor Maura
Fernandez Nino
Marine
Scandal in Ohio prompts auditor investigation request
Governor Harris sent a special message to the general assembly urging an appropriation for an investigation of the books of the office of auditor of state and all state offices departments and institutions. The move follows a letter from Auditor Gilbert requesting scrutiny amid reports of irregularities in reforming the purity and legality of office operations and the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harris
General Assembly
Office of Auditor of State
Guilbert
Ahvarges
Bureau of Inspection
Puri
Department
First Fish Story of the Season in Mood Tale
Depuy County Clerk John Bilot recounts a flood tale and a fishing first of the season. He found a twenty five pound pickerel stranded in a chicken park by St Marys river after floodwaters. He remarks on past modest catches and the unusual location of the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depuy
John Bilot
Johm
Wagner Street
Spy Run Avenue
St. Mary's River
DU Belot
Lynched Despite His Young Wife's Pleading
Report from near Sivords Creek recounts a man hanged last night despite his wife’s pleas. In Bristol area the mob seized Presler and accomplices after a dance, with tensions rising as word spread of possible retaliation and a march toward Lebanon. Authorities feared further violence as communities braced for further unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacks Preglar
Sivords
Gristol
Gaple Cal
John Mutter
Ut Presser
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lebanon
Presler
Lebanoo
Local boy injured in fall at Swelvespotind Street
A Swelvespotind boy suffered a fractured right arm when he fell Sunday near 149 Rockall Street. Dr Edmunds attended to the injury and the incident was reported to city authorities.
Port Wayne Delegates Set for March Primary Elections
The 1908 Port Wayne primary plan directs all wards to vote March 1 from 7 to 8 pm and 1 to 6 pm in other townships, to elect delegates to the state convention. Voting places are listed by ward, including City Court Room, Avon Arcade Building, and Anderson's Hall, with designated hours and a 33 votes per delegate basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Port Wayne
Shanlock
Adams
Maretta
Indianapolis
Elon
Freda A. Sims
Bent. W. Skelton
Hogan
Viret
Olad A
E. Church
Wayne
Jrancis
Ian
City Court Room
City Hall
Avon
Uilding
Henrr
Brarkenridge
Fulton Streets
Anderson
Broadway Arson Street
Beller
Broadwire
Huestis Avenue
Fragmented Township Schoolhouse Names Across Creighton Area
OCR reads a list of township and schoolhouse locations across East Creighton area including Alwite, Aduiny Toweship, Lafayette, Woodburn, Milan, Hoagland, Monroe ville, Perry, Wayne, and Washington Townships. Mentions district halls, ridge schoolhouses, and public buildings with scattered street names and incomplete spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward—Anderson
Creighton Avenue
Elghil
Ward
Nempler Halt
Lewis and Whith Watt—Haiber
Welly Atreel
Tons
Ward-Bowser’s
Thamna
Alwite Township
Gehoollionac
Aduiny Toweship
Achonthouse
New Haven
Itdsall
Achung
Rogera
Inn
Rver
Centar ' S
Milan
Madison
Marion
Hoagland
Asrepe
Monroeville
Ind
Petry
Cedar Creek
Perry Township
Sdringtein
Belple
Powoships
Marke
Wayne Township
Aoor Farm
Washington Township
Scaslett
Washington Owl
Old Rinemingdale
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de Luxe
Knox Stetson
Warburt Bohne’s
IF. H. Borne & Bro
Catherin St. Rere
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Vienne
Associated
Bress. the, & Sournal
Gazette CO
THE
Fort Wayne Journal
Fort Wayne Gazette
Sid
Wayne Pauturtios
Leo
Chute
B, Fleming
iPeltier Tourtini-Gazetta
Pleas
Iam
Sutlect Ag
Plonsa
Aaron M. Reicholderper
Cou Recoer
Democratic
Christian A
Vonderau
St. Jousph Township
Easter Journal-Cagette
County Togerder
Robert
Kelly
Recorder of
Robert B. Lifes
Tammany
Ito
W. Bourke Gocktan
Francis Burton Hartisny
Congress
Tneir
Whitley County
Colonel Williamson
Allence
Columbia City
Williamson
Whitley
Nebraska
Ives Chan
Turin
Vesey Jini
Howe
Igereenpeeit Ieee
Tivele
Meener
Calna
Pekin
Pibein
China
Eifeek
Callao
Little Bien
Stern
Meee Linet
Loversi Air 1
Soc
Things
Cassady
Logansport
Fort Wayte
Peter
Cassilag
Debacen
Rale Hunn
PepWbieny Potlekohey
Gaides
Micgrivon Street
Ainier
Thal
Javier IL
Cassaday
Indiamepalis
Olle Sentol
Melen Prived
Casaadihy
Itd
Gailtig
E. Laura Todd
Alfonso Tames
Spain
Bargelona
Barcelon
Ie Pavetne
Carl Archduke
Frederick UF
Trevis
Albert Derahan
Tocal Reptistemists
Sultivan
Churea
City News
Jadeipuia
Madras
Rurode Dry Goods Co
STAVE
Steuben County
Alvin A. Goodwin
Pleasant Lake
James E
Laughlin’s
Fairheld Avenue
Creighton
Vogely's Hall
Maumee Avenue
Harber Grocery
Wells Street
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