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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
9
The passage describes a one garment outfit with water and skirt joined by a belt, suitable for warm weather. It details fabrics, sleeve style, neck finishing, and the seven gored skirt. It notes yardage by size, and advertises May Manton pattern No 5985 with mail order instructions and a 10 cent pattern price.
A thief entered the saloon on Haat Dain street Thursday night and stole from the endh register. He left no sight of identity. Thomas Reynulds, a peddler, allegedly assaulted a woman who refused to buy drinks. Reynolds slept near the Sickel Plate, but patrolman Murphy woke him before a train sheared him. Reynulds was taken by police.
Yesterday George Collins and Mane Miller were arrested in a rooming house. Greve was fined $5 and costs for each. A ten day jail sentence was imposed but suspended. A card of thanks from Charles Pape and family expresses gratitude for sympathy and services after the illness and death of their wife and mother.
Fort Wayne residents attend spring exhibits at the Morning Mustead, with art displays drawing crowds and mixed reactions. Social gatherings include a Wayne street party hosted by Mrs Paterson and guests, featuring pink and white décor, a large Junior Class reception, and a grand dance with Wil Young’s orchestra. Local clubs and families host various events, while community members travel to Detroit, Kenosha, and Chicago for visits and celebrations.
The annual popular concert by the Morning Musical drew a large, enthusiastic crowd at the Majestic. St Cecelia chorus delivered two strong numbers with an encore, soloists impressed readers, and piano and violin performances by local artists drew warm applause despite crowded seating. Mrs J Ford Urbans, Mrs Hugh Keegan, and Meg John Archer aided in making the evening a success.
Miss McMurray, a longtime stenographer and clerk to Cantor Bridge Company, is indicted by the Allen County grand jury after testifying. She posted bond. authorities say she appeared before the grand jury and provided evidence. The indictment followed her witness statement and subsequent arrest at her hotel.
The article discusses President Roosevelt seeking to advance his program despite opposition, predicting lawmakers will face continued pressure next winter. It notes district resistance to broader measures and the likelihood of partial action on a fragmentary bill. Also mentions an Eagles Charity Bazaar matinee this afternoon.
William Allen Gallop, Democratic candidate for Congress, returned to Vincennes to a city crowded with supporters. The procession featured music by the First Regiment band, cheers from thousands, and a balcony address at the Sullivan growth. A reception was held later at the Pastime Club with prominent Democrats in attendance.
In South Bend on May 1 a Grand Trunk rail collision at the Reddy street crossing derailed a freight car and flipped a traction car onto its side. Fifteen passengers aboard escaped serious injury as the crew misread signals between the freight crew and the locomotive, with Charles Burwell remaining at his post before aiding passengers.
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