This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
New York May 12 traders watched as the market neared a turnaround after temporary depressions. Analysts noted cautious optimism as banks and financials signaled strength while investors priced in potential relief from short-covering and policy signals.
A Steuben circuit court foreclosure case over a chattel mortgage on Haneyammerman stock was settled by arbitration via Henry Osfall and Hananel Bost after court motions. attorneys Hanan and Best agreed to arbitrate in Ashy next Monday. Judge Powers presided as guardian of the defense.
Lagrange May 12. Gears Gare leaves for Fort Wayne for a short visit. Several residents travel and visit relatives in nearby towns. Mrs L Sel and Mrs L Gandy accompany trips. Norma Mercer returns to Rudolph Ohio. Mrs Barer Haere hosts visitors. Miss J Wilard returns to Lima after a month with family. Rev Zigler attends conference. Drs Parler Beecher visit Fort Wayne. Mildred Howard and Jasper go to Anderson for work and visit. Frank Saver and Alta Sees guests in Ty Pest Notwing Hostetler Hi.
Soone Milford man, Elon, appears in South Milford justice court for a second offense. He was fined 94.80 and pleads guilty to three charges. He was unable to pay the fine and was taken into custody. A fish-tue possession noted. the story calls him a prominent figure with many friends.
Western wheat futures drifted lower as Southwest crop reports echoed excellent growing conditions. July contracts opened weak, sold higher briefly, then slid, closing near steady to mixed. Local receipts and market news from Chicago and Hyteth pointed to cautious demand amid favorable weather.
The Fort Wayne market shows mixed grain and livestock activity with weak provisions and a broad price spread. Entries include assorted produce, dairy, and meat items with notes on futures, carries, and bearish factors influencing prices.
May 2 market notes show wheat prices fluctuating as fresh crop news and fibre cables drove early selling, later reversing on strong world supply data. Receipts and prices for oats, corn, and butter are listed with bids from brokers, including No 2 red wheat at 1.03 to 1.05 and nearby months advancing slightly. price quotes from C. S. Bush & Co. and Well Bros. Co. reflect trading activity in New York and Cincinnati with assorted livestock and dairy items also cited.
Toledo Ohio May 1 Wheat futures slipped on the day amid selling by commission houses and shorts. Prices for September and December eased while cash and May showed declines, with Liverpool references and mixed grains activity. Crop prospects remained cautious and traders noted selling pressure from shorts and hedgers.
A search warrant issued by Justice Eider led to a sweep in Columbia City and surrounding areas as lawmen seized contraband items from Noah Paget in South Whitl and Jeslie at a soft drinks parlor. Deputies and Sheriff Stanles reported no connected evidence found during the raid.
A severe thunderstorm in Kosciuszko County caused extensive damage. Lightning struck a telephone line and lamp posts, knocking out service and leaving streets dark, as crews work to repair lines north of Warsaw near the Aria Talrz area. The Journal Gazette reports widespread outages and a rush to restore communication services.
New York May coffee futures opened steady and quiet, gaining late as trade interests emerge for the new month and July. Markets showed strength in options while September and December contracts traded at varied levels and readings reflected cautious demand amid uncertain sentiment.
A cluttered listing shows numerous property transfers in various townships including Wayne, Monore, and Fulton with buyers such as William Gerke and Edward Hoffman. Transactions include lot splits, additions like Hanna's and Foundry, and prices ranging up to $6,000, along with notes on plats and adjoining parcels. In SHIPSHEWANA, Claude Lupald is treated for a broken nose from a horse, while Ford Grimes retires from the saloon trade after twenty years, with one other establishment planned in Whitley.
The report outlines mixed livestock activity with buyers cautious. Cattle receipts around 29,500 at Chicago and hogs near 5,600 per day. prices vary by grade, with cows and heifers strong, steers mixed, and stockers steady. Sheep volumes and prices also fluctuate across markets in Cleveland and Buffalo.
A disrupted OCR note reports a tentative uptick in brown and delicate fabrics amid a dry goods market. Buyers react with cautious demand as manufacturers consider opening spring lines later and price levels edge higher on limited inventory. Local dealers note firmer orders and improved activity compared with previous periods.
In a cryptic report, a railroad inspector in Indiana analyzes a Winona incident and investigates improprieties tied to the Tinena project. The piece notes urban rail concerns and looming warrants across Northern Indiana toward Michigan, with fragmented references to Beac and St Jozsal.
Brighton Tary dies suddenly at home southeast of Reizhi on Stonday after a period of illness. Last rites and funeral services will be held from the Dunkard Church Thursday morning. (By Kiet Sews Boron)
Fire reported under a boiler at the new power house. firefighters used hoses to control the blaze while water was pumped from plan trenches. No injuries or exact cause given in readable text.
Belgrade May 12 King Peter of Servia in civil strife and armed, likely to abdicate. General election tests his throne as Parliament dissolved amid opposition obstruction. If partisans win he gains power. if defeated he must surrender. Premiers face hostile assembly and stalled commercial treaty with Austria.
The Temple stage hosts Miss Beckwith whose intimate presence and clear taste elevate old Scottish numbers. Her performances of Comin Thro Rye Annie Laurie and Jamie move from heart to heart, earning spontaneous applause and leaving audiences with a refined, memory stirring impression.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.