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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
1
President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a dinner at the White House for about 360 guests, including principal U.S. officers and foreign navies, opening ceremonies for the Jamestown exposition. A government printing office labor reduction was noted amid broader labor and constitutional debates.
The special round up finance committee met at headquarters to raise six thousand dollars for a proper encampment for Indiana veterans at the upcoming GA campment. Chairman Ferry Mandal led a canvassing plan with Mayor William J. Hoes, Col. John A. Scott, J. A. Wiebke, and W. Geake on the committee. Port Wayne citizens are urged to respond.
The forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair conditions and warmer temperatures in Tadiana Ninela and Ohio plus Lower Michigan with light to fresh west winds. The concluding April was the coldest in 26 years, near record lows across the interior valleys and southwest, amid a sequence of cold spells sweeping southeastward.
A jumbled weather note references April conditions and upcoming May changes with unclear terms. The readable bits mention a temperature around 45 with a 2 pm indicator and garbled phrases about miserable weather and seasonal transitions.
Dodge of New York, son of a philanthropist and son-in-law of Henry J. Stano the carpet financier, was sentenced by Judge Beall to ten days in jail and fined $100 for speeding. He had prior arrests for similar offenses. the earlier penalties were lighter.
In Indianapolis March 3 reports say Bell Telephone considered a deal to end independent lines in Indiana. Indiana Independent Telephone Association officials note a new agreement awaited approval by executives. Central Union and American Telephone and Telegraph executives reportedly would push consolidation only if all Indiana towns are covered. A meeting May 16 will decide. insiders doubt a final arrangement.
Local report from Fort Wayne notes the death of Tom Dalton, Jackson hotel proprietor and longtime traveling man favorite. E J Lennon, chairman of the public works board, returned from Jackson to attend Dalton’s funeral. Dalton built a large Jackson business and recently bought property for 36000 dollars. Dalton’s death follows a stay in Hot Springs and a rapid decline, with Lennon recalling his jovial nature.
A brief note chronicles Germania in armor, highlighting a ceremonial display or pageant stage setting. The item emphasizes bannered regalia and historical costume as a cultural showcase without broader context.
BERLIN April 30 A general Reichstag debate on Germany foreign policy touched on disarmament and armament limits. Chancellor von Buelow urged studying proposals but warned against forcing a premature settlement, stressing Germany seeks peace yet keeps military strength ready. The session endorsed his cautious approach and moved to other foreign relations topics including royal visits.
Richmond Ind April 80 active canvass for the Y M C A ended with a large meeting in the coliseum attended by about 3 000 people. Final reports from canvassers show the total fund raised at 94 194 41 toward a new building costing at least 100 000
In Lafayette Indiana today the Lawson murder case proceeds with prosecutors and defense presenting final arguments over the fate of Aline Cooper Lawann charged with killing her husband Charles A Lawson. The court adjourned after calling minor witnesses and will reconvene tomorrow morning for further speeches by the attorneys.
Apr 24 Guatemala City reports a near explosion aimed at the president's motorcade. An attacker planted a bomb under a roadway wired to a battery at Reach's home. officials say the device was mind rather than a bomb. Several suspects arrested. no confirmation onprincipal plotters.
In Johns town Pennsylvania on April 30 seven miners who were trapped in the Foastwell mine were rescued alive. A special train stands by to transport them to Windber hospital once water is drained and the passage is clear. Doctors warn late exposure to light may cause serious after effects though the men are in good spirits and appear in good condition.
Hammond Indiana April J past decision held in abeyance as Attorney General Bingham seeks state authority to destroy the Dearborn park poolroom valued at ten dollars.
A bold horse thief who stole a bay horse and a buggy from the Weber barn on Earl Street in Fort Wayne fled westward after an attempted sale. Sheriff Grice and deputies pursued, the thief escaped the rear of the stable, and authorities notified Piqua and nearby towns seeking the mare and buggy. Owners from Piqua and Sidney later claimed the animals, identifying them at arrival.
Warast Ind scene reports officers Lenn Daniel Wriener president and Darron Jitter cashier of the North Manchester bank, once failed, were arrested after surrendering property to cover losses. Prosecution backed by deputy chain vows action. case stems from a bank collapse two years prior.
A chaotic description reports Mrs. Charlotte Anderson, wife of Anders on, missing after a dispute with her husband. A note allegedly from Alice Anderson to her mother hints at a familial rift and a possible crime, with police seeking a location for Mrs Anderson and examining a handwritten letter that warned of danger.
Toledo dispatch reports fitness owner Ketcham of Toledo has been invited by Lonis Whains of England to enter Winana’s best in the international race scene at Ragen Germany. Ketcham is expected to accept the offer as plans are laid to compete.
Prosecutor and jury in Laightly trial review panel of twelve for county danger. Indictments cover murder in the first degree and second degree, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, and assault with intent to kill. The accused, Auguste Angaburger, is linked to a fatal blow with a silvered object at the corner of Lafayette and Wall Street.
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