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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

2

Indiana statesman candidate Nicholson duels Bryan era talk

Meredith Nicholson, author of The House of a Thousand Candles, announced as Indiana state senator candidate. The article notes his Democratic leanings, past views on church and state separation, and contrasts with The New York World and Bryan-era politics. It references public policy debates, Philippine commission salaries, and railroad rate increases affecting freight and consumer costs.

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World antagonts to Bryn spurred by canal and lake drain risk

The article reports on conflicts over control of Great Lakes water levels and shipping routes. It cites claims by scholars and investigators about diverting water from the Great Lakes, the Ontario Power Company permit questions, and a proposed Toledo to Chicago canal to avert lake level drops. It notes dangers to lakes and ships and potential new routes to the Atlantic.

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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted by Doctors

Advertisers claim leading doctors endorse Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a wholesome tonic and stimulant for winter fatigue and spring fever. Letters from physicians praise its purity, usefulness in medicine, and ability to strengthen the heart and system, urging readers to ask for the genuine product in sealed bottles.

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Tariff Fight Over Paper Costs Hits Newspapers

The Dingley tariff raises duties on newsprint and wood pulp, pressing newspapers with higher costs amid claims of monopoly and price hikes. Publishers urge relief, citing Republican platforms calling for protection that won’t inflate prices, while advocating Congress's swift corrective action.

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Want ads in the journal for four are only 74c a word

Classified notice stating that want ads in the journal cost 74 cents per word, emphasizing affordability and pricing by word.

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Milford Citizens Demand Completion of Cement Railway to Milford

Bitter Milford residents clash with Portland Cement Company of Syracuse over a promised railway line to Milford that never reached the town. They condemn vows to finish the project, protest Sunday traffic, guard the dredge Hercules, and threaten action to compel completion to Milford city limits. CARD FROM MR GLABIEUX expresses thanks for support after Democratic sheriff nomination loss.

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In Memoriam Poem Fragment by Emily Wright Toad

Fragmentary poem titled J Memoriam by Emily Wright Toad speaks of faith and divine love. It invokes God as Love and references fear, death, and the soul’s unity with truth beyond matter, in a devotional voice.

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Former Fort Wayne Man Drops Dead

A late 19th or early 20th century local notice reports the death of U. Larimore, a member of the local lodge, who resided in Fort Wayne for about two years. The text notes his vocation as a travel salesman and references an earlier hint of his passing, though the exact circumstances remain unclear in the fragment.

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Fragmentary note on sudden attack and health mystery

A partial OCR fragment suggests a discussion of a sudden heart issue and related health concerns, mentioning a person unnamed and a unclear age, with references to a dramatic moment and affluent context. The text is incomplete, offering no clear event or identifiable subjects.

Ohio convention rouses fierce fight over Harmon ticket

In a heated Ohio convention battle, Judson Harmon faced rivals led by Tom Jotowon and Atlee Pomerene as he sought the governorship. Major discord erupted over nominations, with Hamilton county votes split, delays in balloting, and tense exchanges. The ticket eventually backed Harmon with David Rockwell for lieutenant governor and Timothy He Bo for attorney general, among others.

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Indiana Church Membership Surpasses Two Million Mark in 1907

Indiana’s 1907 church membership across all denominations reached 2,089,932, withFOREIGN missionary gifts totalling 210,879.08 and home missions 151,495.93. The Roman Catholic church led membership at 910,438, while the Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian US, and Church of Christ (Disciples) showed large property values and salaries averages.

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Indiana church work praised in 1907 report

A 1907 church report lauds Indiana for strong church work and allied social groups, noting high church membership yet small church school enrollment due to public school efficiency. The article mentions urban civic ties and growth in baptisms, missions, and related organizations within the state. Local notes report society gatherings, property purchases, and prominent residents on a busy city scene.

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