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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

2

OS Monster Criminals in May 12 1908 Democratic Ticket

A long fragmentary page notes political bids for joint senator in Alien and Adams counties with G. B. Fleming and Cyrus W. Cline named. It weaves in commentary on President Roosevelt, rail rates, and reformers, plus criminology discussion centered on Lucrezia Gunnness and a critique of crime as disease versus moral failing.

Gunness Lupirte Plies Lontbraso Italy McDonald Amertes

Prohibition Debate Sparks Township Election Arguments

The passage outlines county saloon status, noting 37 wet townships across 15 counties and listing towns without saloons. It argues for township option to preserve property rights while addressing prohibition, urging regulatory legislation and stable enforcement rather than sensational reform. The speech to President Taft's era references general regulatory aims and calls for honest governance in business and law enforcement.

Maylue Elles Newsselves Kentlind Whoamare Knehester War- A Monticello Knox Valparaise

Printing contrasts and eye strain in colored papers debate

A discussion notes how chromatic contrast affects readability with black on white versus white on black in printed matter. It argues that deepest black on white harms endurance, white on black can tire eyes, and warns of gray backgrounds reducing contrast. It questions cheap paper capabilities and dyes for a true deep black at low cost.

Wisconsin New York Tribune Grillls Uial Rendirus

Asleep on duty at Wabash hotel prompts warning

Wabash Indiana May 1 1908 readers hear a plea from traveler Tucker Three Rivers Michigan about hotel night staff sleeping during hours of need. He recalls a nickel-ola train guest entering a hotel office without prompt attention and questions whether guards are alert enough to protect guests and property. He urges better vigilance and assurances from editors and employers.

Wabash Ind Rui Dall Benulifn Avork Proter Breatenet Tucker Three Rivers

Marshall to Address Harrison's Old Regimen

Indianapolis quieted as Marshall is set to address Harrison's old regiment at Cateh Mille hall Thursday evening May 14. The campfire gathers volunteers led by Colonel Hartigan. Thomas RK Mursty, a prominent Crhimbla Clip figure, is among speakers as Marshall delivers his first campaign speech since nomination.

Indianapolis Max Diana Volunteers Whlets L Hartigan Cateh Mille Hall Thurstay Updakers Thoman RK Mursty Democratic Et For Mme Marshal

A Tip on Housecleaning From The Westrover Page

A compact house cleaning tip advises using Easy Task soap to move out grime. The guidance emphasizes avoiding smear and cloying residues while keeping surfaces soft and safe for long lasting shine.

Atlanta Fire Visitations Suppressors and Burned Districts

A chaotic May night in Atlanta saw a major fire sweep through the business district and Piermont stables near Mariette Street, prompting panic at the Orpheum theater nearby. Several injuries occurred as crowds surged, with no life losses reported. the blaze followed a large previous loss and involved disputed pulldngs and a crowd of 150 or more watching a performance. In another thread, the Civic Federation in Washington organized a Women’s Department with President Roosevelt praising the initiative and Samuel Gompers commenting on the labor link.

Atlanta Neil Panto Piermont Mariettn Street Spring Mariette and Barataw Orpheum Theater Women’s Department OF Civic Federation Washington National Civic Federation al Wealth House Roosevelt Samual Gampers American Federation Labor Ann Gaya Anvics

Resignation refused in Cincinnati over marriage views

Prof J H Bawden of philosophy at the University of Cincinnati declines to resign after President Dabney demands retirement over his private views on marriage and public sociology. Bawden, who came from Vassar a year ago, asserts a future fight to prevent a forced retirement. He defends an ideal state with sex association based on cooperation, which Dabney deems too revolutionary for a university professor.

Cincinnati J. H. Bawden University of Tineltaad CW. Dabney Propéeteen Pawden Vassar Frof. Bawden Dr. Dabney

Kendallville Ladies Whist Club Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The Kendallville Ladies Whist Club marked its tenth anniversary at Mrs. James Graves home on West William Street. The event coincided with the 70th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Graves, a fact kept quiet among most guests until arrival. Guests enjoyed whist and a light tea, with club pennants as favors and a tea-box bouquet from the Rucks as a token of esteem.

Kendallville Ind James Graves West William Street

Death of Mrs. Me E Hazzard Mourned in Columbia City

Columbia City residents mourn the death of Mrs. Me E Hazzard. She resided in Richmond and was well known for her kindly ways. Her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Hale and other family members receive the community's sympathy as memorials are extended.

Peabodns Washington Columbia City Me E. Hazzard Columbi City Ind Diay Thie Moane Richmond Elizabeth Hale Hazzard Tnetiy

Methodists Debate Bishops and Abstemious Presidency

Conference sessions in Baltimore focus on episcopal selections and church leadership. Debates include charges of misadministration against bishops, calls for a total abstainer as president, and unity talks between Methodist denominations. Bishop Harris reports Japan Korea progress as U S Japan relations hinge on cordial fleet reception.

Friday United States Cooke Buckley Bowne Day Roosevelt Flughes New York James Bryce Resoltion Great Britain Ireland Canada M. C. Harris Japan Jcorea San Franciscn

P. Bicknell Elected President in Buffalo Conference

In Richmond on May 11 by unanimous vote the Buffalo conference elected its officers for next year. Ernest P. Bicknell of Chicago was named president with Thomas D. Osborne of Louisville as vice president General Secretary Alexander Jolmean of Indianapolis treasurer and Edward Boyle of Chicago as secretary. Dr H W Wiley spoke on pure foods and public health.

Richmond Conference On Charities and Corrections Committee On Organization Buffalo Ernest, P. Bicknell Chicago Thomas D. Osborne Louisville Alexander Jolmean Indiananas Edward Boyle Chicare H.W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry of United States Department of Agriculture

At the Temple Weekly Review of Vaudeville Acts

The Temple week showcases Willful exception and a top bill of acts led by Webb Conelly Elmer Terry John P Reed and a closing song by Reet. The revue promises returning engagements and strong performances from Maguz Ma wette the tramp act Linden Beckwith and other acts with Scotch songs and heart felt delivery. A political snip lauds Taft Roosevelt contest and negro delegate tensions in Louisiana during the May convention.

Temple Webb Conelly Elmer Terry Joln P. Reed Reet Gennelly Maguz Wette Trump Scarecrow Tam Linden Rey Srigue Sheill Louisiana Taft Agales

Insane Soldier Kills Three in Philippines Murder Spree

Manila telegram reports Private Bergan of the United Skulen cavalry ran amuck, killing three comrades including First Sergeant William Hoody and Edward Woodward, wounding three others. Authorities say the assailant was believed insane. In Indiana, Shipshewana defeats Mongo 9 to 1 in a well-attended baseball game witnessed by over 1,000 fans, with Niles Davis and Clyde Loophole key for Shipshewana.

Privets Beacham Philippines Mrs. Connades Manila Jim Michael Bergan Pheet United Skulen Cavalry Umuck Tree Hia Iomrades William Hoody Edward Woodward First Calvary Bonehim Shipshewana MONGO Br Kist Lagrange Ind Shipshewana Lake Valley Hone Laegrange Middlebury Umpira Reed Shipshewanas Battery Niles Davis Clyde Clyde Meeks Harvey Keys Monga Shipshewana Boys Monga Boys

Marriage license issued in Nobis County

Nobis county clerk issued a license to Clintan R. Baldwin of Green township and Margaret M. Wreilg of Allen township. The notice appears in the Journal Gazette classified ads at 14 cents a word.

Kist Nowa Bureau Albion Ind Nobis County Clintan Baldwin Green Township Ant Margaret MM. Wreilg Allen Toenship

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