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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

6

Thaw and Evelyn Thaw Annulment Proceedings Begun

New York March 10 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw plans to pursue an annulment of her marriage to Harry K Thaw. Counsel for both sides deny rumors of marriage strain and say papers will be served shortly. Thaw has been confined at Matteawan asylum since the last trial. Evelyn seeks dissolution on grounds Thaw did not know what he was doing at marriage April 4, 1908.

York Evelyn Nesbit Jung Stanford White Shaw Meny Williany Thaw Harry Franklin Burt-rett William Thaw Colonel Bir Avery Evelyn Thaw Harry K. Thaw Sapura— Ueo Thay Wold Willian Bartlett Docama A. Russell Peabody Pergone Matteawan Peabody Daniel O'Reilly O'Reilly Jine Evelyn Thawan Bomé Uume New York County Borelyn Comgel O'Reil Ty Harry Thaw

Death of George W. Lincoln at 227 Winter Street

George W. Lincoln died at his residence 227 Winter Street on Tuesday evening at age sixty two. He had worked in mining earlier years. Surviving are his wife and three daughters Etta Nora and Daisy Lincoln. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 40 P M.

George W. Lincoln Winter Street Pargivers Mr. Lincoln Etta Nora Daisy Lincoln

Water falls slowly in rivers and study noted

An awkward, partial report describes river water levels rising and falling in a troubled pattern. It mentions St. Aas Joo and Sauk, with references to readings and a Tuesday evening event showing a one foot change. Names and places are uncertain due to garbled text.

St. Aas

Weather Forecast For Wednesday Through Thursday

Washington March 20 forecast mentions fair weather for Indiana Illinois and Ohio with Wednesday, Thursday conditions. Occasional clouds in lower Michigan with similar pattern. Temperatures not specified, but generally fair in the set regions.

Washington Ohio Lower Michigan Warner

Banker's Cool Wit Averted Omaha Bank Heist

Wise President Drake of Merchants' National Bank avoided disaster when a would be robber armed with nitroglycerin threatened to blow up the bank. Drake calmly engaged the man, suggested breakfast, and maneuvered a police stakeout. Detectives arrested the stranger after a restaurant confrontation. the bottle was tested at a chemist.

Omaha Maren Drake National Pain Bank Hawe Haw National Bate of Commerce Kansas City Co Yhul Conlly Jake Hamilton Harmillos Pinio

Unclear fragmentary report on Stevens case and affidavit

Fragmented text references Stevens not detained by police and an affidavit. The readable parts mention an incident, an affidavit, and names but lack coherent facts, dates, or outcomes. Content is garbled with multiple errors and no verifiable actions or conclusions.

Stevens

Collinwood School Fire Inexcusable Coroner Says

The coroner denounced the Collinwood school fire as inexcusable after a thorough site investigation. He blamed overheated steam pipes near wood, a faulty partition at the foot of the stairs, and lack of mechanical egress devices for trapped children who burned. One more body was recovered, total dead 186.

Qleytreand Collinwood Burke Thorugh Vauser Hialway

Electric cooking demonstration by Miss Lyons announced

Miss Lyons of Chicago from General Electric will demonstrate cooking by electricity at the Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction office on Harrison street. The free demonstration shows smokeless fireless cooking and how labor can be replaced, with the electric range on display for Fort Wayne women to view and sample foods prepared.

Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company Harrison Street

Experts Testify Alia Is Sane In Murder Case

Denver Sol March 10 The prosecution in Giuseppe Alia murder case rests as two altar boys testified to the shooting. Four brain and nerve specialists testified they examined Alia and found him wholly sane. The fate of the defendant hinges on the jury by tomorrow night.

Denver Sol Giuseppe Alia Teg Heinrichs St. Elizapeth van Cleave

Counterfeit Dollar In Circulation Reported Louder

A fragmentary report notes a counterfeit dollar in circulation with mentions of silver content and tampering. The text references a National Bank and local merchants, with speculation about the coin’s alloy and potential detection methods. The jagged OCR hints at a concern over counterfeit currency and public awareness.

Aumann Oslo Mitaia Carellah Cmnteys Hari Anima Lealing Dee

Governor Hughes Draws Crowd in Boston Speech

New York Governor Hughes addressed a Boston audience amid a formal reception, urging no drag on American industry and warning against corrupt practices. He pressed for clean administration, truthful governance, and public accountability, arguing government serves the people with equal rights and safeguards public resources and franchises.

Boston Maren Charis Ho Llughes New York de' Averia Troy Perani Hughes Eli Mont Temple Gore Consomar Husted Thibbi Charles Fielsehee Hughed Ilimgclal Nin

Indiana Republicans Prepare for State Convention

Fred A. Sims will chair the Republican state convention set for April 1 as chairman Goodrich is occupied with railroad bankruptcy affairs. The committee plans to issue convention tickets and an assessment to cover expenses while expecting leaders to attend. Vice President Fairbanks may be absent. Beveridge likely due to federal duties.

Indianapolgs Ind Mareh Fred A. Sins Stats Mndiiana Gondrich Linnh Goubleh Sins Avtiag Sioats Moms Wit al Detiils Republcwn Indiana Garnailre Catamittes Ladies’ Republican Huntington nMmerally Mey Desse Overstreek Goodrich Fairbanks Beveridge Washington Goodrith Aatins Wae Sims

Warship Flaws Revealed in Navy Testimony

March 10 reports charged by Captain C. Men Winslow and Commander A L Key that American battleships are badly built. They fault armor, gun decks, and ammunition hoists while defending some strategic choices. The hearing limited criticism to ships, not officers, after an executive session.

Washington C. Men, Winslow Bureau of Navigation Navy Department A. L. Key Roosevelt Evans Hampton Roads Rojestyensity Key Cupps Remorres

Hugo Kelly Prepares for Billy Papke Contest in Milwaukee

Hugo Kelly, listed as in great shape, trains for a return match with Billy Papke. Forest Park crowds praised his ruddy appearance as he sharpens form ahead of the Monday night bout in Milwaukee.

Hugo Kelly Billy Papke Chicato Wattuge Kelly Forest Park Wivers Saalelt Milwaukee Kelle Érsin Hin Trevinus

Armer Plank Loses His Horse in Lakeside Incident

A muttered tale from Lakeside reports farmer Armer Plank lost a horse after a peculiar afternoon disturbance. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as Plank supposedly seized control, while a group led by John Seiler and others confronted him. Authorities note no clear motive or outcome yet.

al Wallen Diaik Iyditous Tree Collane Panic Tottines Tottines As Farmer Sit In Hie Hugey Thsworth Acta Wis Dohn Seiler Bizzelinw Vartan Tartine Morris Sharp Fran Laie

Swarthmore Rejects Anti Football Legacy

Swarthmore toys with a campus row over football, facing debate on athletic participation and property matters. The article notes a disputed allocation and a potential financial impact related to the estate and investments.

Swarthmore Rejects

Mothers Hold Key to Nation, Says President Speech

A garbled wartime editorial notes President Roosevelt urging mothers to train children properly and defend the nation. It emphasizes the mother as the supreme beacon of national life, warning that without a virtuous home and skilled industry, science and the nation face ruin and hardship. The piece reflects era rhetoric on motherhood, duty, and national strength.

Rivers Dam Out Triggers Four Inch Rise in Indiana Floods

Ree rivers dam burst on Three Rivers Michigan released water this afternoon. Inrush caused flood in South Bend Mishawaka and Mishk Hart rising four inches since 4 pm. Central water works station is overwhelmed, pumps run. flood marks historic high for northern Indiana.

South Bend Ind St Joseph Mich Hikhart Amishawaka Indiana Central Land North Central Station Parth Station

Ex mayor Schritz freed after bond posted in extortion case

In San Francisco on March 10 Eugena Schmitz was released from jail tonight after posting bonds of 150000 dollars. The men cited are T. H. Williams and W. J. Dingess. The extortion charges against him, on which he had not yet been tried, were dismissed.

San Francisco Eugena Schmitz T. H. Williams W. J. Dingess

Hot finish in Amelia ward race as Miller and Watson clash

Reports describe a heated city ward scene with Miller and Watson camps debating labor records in the runup to the gubernatorial contest. Watson campaigns across shops, cites labor reforms, and defends Roosevelt era measures while Miller counters with organized mass meetings and a courthouse reception.

Senator-elect Kemp shot dead in duel in Amite

In Amite Louisiana on March 10 Democratic Senator-elect D S Kemp was shot and killed in a duel by G F Hyde a political and business leader. Hyde was described as a figure of some influence in the local unity. The incident marks a shocking political violence in the area with few details provided on motive or aftermath.

Amite D. S. Kemp G. F. Hyde Some

Taft Nomination Indorsement At Cincinnati Convention

The First and Second District Republican conventions at Cincinnati adopted resolutions endorsing Taft for nomination. In the First District George B. Con and Judas Ischmann were named delegates, with Wallie Wills and John Vernite Jr as alternates in the Second District, and Norman G. Kenan and Lt. Brooks Beebe chosen as electors for their respective districts.

Cincinnati Macek Tian the Wirst George B. Con Judas Ischmann Wallie Wills John Vernvite Rauel Herrmans Paechall Fistriet Norman G. Kenan Flyer Brooks Beebe

American car leads auto race in Omaha area

Fragmentary OCR describes a motor race update with references to a leading American car, mentions of Wallin, Legrand, and a Nassau-like context, but the text is garbled and hard to decipher specific results or details.

Harry Orchard Pleads Guilty In Defense Attorney Case

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Harry Orchard pleads guilty in a district court proceeding. The brief mentions a March date and defense attorney involvement, but details are unclear due to garbled text.

Harry Orchard

Fragmentary political roll call note in republican era text

Fragmented OCR note lists individuals like Son Garriel ASN and Slackford with scattered place names such as Blackford and Wateran. Mentions delegates and state committee events with unclear dates and locations, likely a political meeting summary from a county or state Republican context.

Aged Kostiusko Resident Dies at Waterty Hospital

Fragmentary notice reports the death of an elderly Kostiusko resident at Waterty hospital. The garbled text hints at a final tally or roster reading seven runs and mentions someone named Jere and a possible reference to Reayly. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

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