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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
10
A damaged report describes Majestic Theater matinee events including Cillian Mortimer's Melo drama A Man's Broken Promise and Miss Ethel May's mystery reading performance. It notes audience responses and manager comments denying any mechanical aids or wires in Miss May's act.
Blanche Bates approaches engagement as Belasco star in the Girl of the Golden West. The drama, set in the 1840s California gold rush, draws Belasco’s renowned production to Fort Wayne. Bates previously drew record crowds in Chicago and New York, where she appeared in 467 performances, a feat unmatched by any other leading lady.
Francis Wilgon stars in a lively farce adapted as When Knights Were Bold. Charles Frohman presents a strong cast with Charles Marlowe and a leading Lady, in a plot where a modern woman is transported back 700 years for comic misadventures. The Majestic staging headlines a Tuesday evening performance with ample laughs.
The Temple venue presents afternoon and evening performances this week to entertain patrons. A court house assembly room gathering tonight features Congressman Watson, candidate for governor, for his address.
A mob of about thirty men in Van Cleave, Mississippi, hanged four Black residents including Tam Haneton and two men named Pow and two Tennis brothers after they were taken from Deputy Sheriff Heane in Jackson County. The victims were accused of setting fires and incendiaries that caused deaths and property losses in the area. The bodies were found at dawn, bound to trees, as townsfolk reported the mob’s actions.
Legal notice of sale of undivided interest in Fort Wayne real estate under will of Ann Lannan. Margaret Sannin as executrix, with Breen & Maria attorney, sets sale by public auction March 6, 208 at 2:00 p.m. at 405 West Main St Fort Wayne. Terms: one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in eighteen months, secured by purchaser notes and mortgage. Also notices for supplies for Allen County Poor Farm and bid openings March 18.
A testimonial claims Maus Ox Gall Linement cured both a severe hack and chest discomfort. Frank Hite urges readers to avoid publishing his name while noting the remedy is effective for all ages and cold talus. Available at drug stores, price 1 cent. Also listed are miscellaneous ads for furniture, real estate, and goods for sale with brief details and contact hints.
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The passage argues for protectionist tariffs, fair treatment of American industry, and elimination of corrupt practices. It emphasizes upholding public rights, encouraging thrift, and boosting national production while avoiding surrender to foreign standards. It notes the vitality of American citizens and references Governor Hughes visiting Young's hotel.
The board of safety last night named Fir. Gustave Benecke of 11 East Levis Street as police patrolman to fill the vacancy created by Patrolman Tishant Helly’s promotion. Benecke, married with five feet one inch, weighs about 110 pounds, and is a 35-year-old man with children.
Fragmentary listing shows a longtime established and trading music store in Weston seeking to sell quickly. Details include a price around 25 000 dollars and references to health and urgency in the sale.
For sale by Paul Neuges several seven room and five room houses near Calhnan and Gay street including furnace water and pantry conditions. Prices range from 1900 to 2800 dollars. Seven room cottage in Bloomingsale with tele lsht and both kinds of water. Five room garage available. Open evenings.
Monroe W. Fitch & Sons real estate office advertises exchange trades for city projects and mortgages with listed prices such as 32000 and 5300, a Barat Street property with 3000 price, and additional small lots near Robison Park. It notes electric homes, water fixtures, and low price offers aimed at quick trades across local districts.
For sale and exchange real estate items describe Welverwoom House on Cannoun Street Rear Butler modern with stairs and rents, new Masterson Avenue house bargain, ten-room Leith Street near Calhoun modern, water and heat. Also Hanna Street and Holman Street homes, two-family suitability, rental value, and tenant turnover notes. Farm property offers include two barns, 204 building lots, fenced soil, good bore, and nearby Albion two miles away. DRULEY BEERBOWER Auctioneers Realty.
Fragmentary notice describes farm improvements and rental plans at a Rochester area location. Mentions small 4415s year terms, Bearer cn bia, and 35 slaty of evitivs. Indicates buyer interest and local market terms aimed at Meado and Rochester communities.
K VORNORAN Real Estate Bulletin advertises cottage and farm properties near Fort Warna and interurban lines. Listings include 8 acres, 6-15 acre farms, timber stands, fenced and tiled buildings, windmill, barn, and basements with priced per acre options. Contact PIXLES LONG BLOC Gléie phone 480 for details.
A dense February notice outlines Fort Wayne to Lafayette Limited car service routes via Bluffton division and interurban connections. It lists timetable windows around 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. with stops at Fort Wayne, Huntington, and other towns, plus freight and city press service conversions and party rates.
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