Democratic ticket and national issues dominate May 1908 report
The May 1908 coverage outlines the Democratic ticket for senator Allen and Sams, debates over the gold standard and the motto In God We Trust, and discussions in Congress including Theodore Roosevelt’s address. It notes events on telephony policy, indictments, and state public notices, with emphasis on legislative actions and independent telephone companies in Indiana.
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Congress
Igs
Twiste House
Uct
Blend Water Commission
Racnild
Fire Commission
Ravernore
Sod
Indiana
Indianspolis
A. Lindemuti
Jet Omyte
Tuliana
Lindemuth
Hendricks, Hancock Am Prtaam
Sonc
Monster Water Lofting Plant at Hotel Anthony
The Hotel Anthony board approved a buff brick exterior for the hotel with dark front spots and a new water softening plant. A Russian prison item is noted as well as a large door contract with the American Compound Door Company for about 500 doors made of mahogany with inlaid panels and soundproofing.
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Anthony
Wayne Club
Opiion
Dulce. Ing
Elor
American Compound Door Company
Chisuga
B. J. Davis
Veraterinoslav Prison Break Attempt Ends in Slaughter
May 18 report details an attempted prison breakout at Veraterinoslav. Prisoners breached walls near the guard room with a bomb device, triggering a brutal response. Twenty one inmates were shot dead, another fatally wounded, and thirty injured as guards quelled the uprising. Several more prisoners later died or were wounded in the melee.
Ordination Service at Presbyterian Church in Ligonier
The Rev Thomas Younger was ordained and installed as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Ligonier, Ind., in a belated ceremony. Rev Fox of Fort Wayne presided, delivering the sermon and stressing the ministry’s responsibility to preach God’s word. the talk touched on education and church relations amid congregational reception.
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Klal
Ligonier
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Younger
Fox
Fort
Fort Wayne
Mar Alwova
Milford
The
Prereeton
Wic Paxtor
Congre
Former Degatur Man Dying in Kansas City
A confused OCR fragment describes a death in Kansas City involving a man named James Eatin sud Adelly Met hain with several garbled names and unclear relationships. The text references a hospital or event with a measure or time and mentions a father and wife figures, but many details are unreadable.
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Kansas City
Kiet Decatuh
James Eatin
Tiel
Frabk Uptisten
Debate Over Unified Publishing Homes At Methedist Conference
At Daltingre Mi May session the conference discusses unifying New York and western publishing houses. A motion by B G Payne of Nebraska seeks a detailed twelve year financial and business accounting for both houses. The debate grows as the issue gains attention amid church attention to publishing operations.
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Daltingre
Pat
Suveisns
New York
B. GL. Payne
Nebraska
Deaths and funerals in local notices
Richer Ernie Richter of this city dies at sixty nine after Brights disease. He lived with son the Rev Bruno Richter in May City Iowa then sought medical help in Fort Wayne. Survived by sons Max Paul Otto and Emil, and brothers in Minnesota Chicago and Iowa. Antoinette Gaets a six year old died from scarlet fever at 1111 Maumee Ave. Private funeral from home. Constance Clara B Disser infant died of pneumonia aged six months. services set from home and St Peters Church. Sarah Saffaquas aged seven died at St Vincent's orphan asylum from tuberculosis. funeral at the asylum chapel.
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Fort Wayne
Orff Mills
Horten Manufacturing Company
Max and
Paul
Hev
Otto Richter
Minnesota
Ehebard and
Emil
Chicago
Paut’ , Richter
Towa
Antoinette Gaets
Gamishter
Hubert Costs
Maumee Avenue
Natal
Constance Clara B. Disser
D. J. Digser
Pontiac Street
Pennsylvania
Qelock
St Peter's Catholic Church
Admiral Bob in the City: a veteran's farewell to the seas
A lengthy, imperfectly legible report depicts Admiral Bob and his wife Eva Evans as he plans a Washington return. The scene shows reunion banter, praise for the Navy, and a final public farewell with family and aides, including remarks on his health and rheumatism.
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Washington
OG AL Putaing
Adneleissy Evans
Adiga Evans
Pacific
Tiineelf
Mrs. Evans
Mire C
C. Marah
Glewt
H. Chinas
Lheul
Gyan
Tris Font
Disappearance of a Wall of Ducks and City Troubles
A jumble of reports from Wolcottville to Fort Wayne describes a stock sale transfer from Woolard & Co. to Worth Wayne Grocery Co. and a blinding rainstorm incident at Berry Street. Theodore Kayser suffers a wrist cut from shattering glass at Lehman shoe store. Sheriff Lipkey investigates Wells County missing man Taylor. A peanut theft chase ends with dogs scattering nuts as youths flee into Barr Street.
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Wolcottville
Fort Wayne
Woolard & Co
IP_ Wilt Grocery Company
Worth Wayne Grocery Company
Hm 18
Moellering,Bros. & Milani
United, Cigar Store
Berry and
Calhoun
Theodore S. Kayser
Lehmin Shoe
Berry Street
Pie
Sherif W. A. Lipkey
Lotats
Jagat
Ghase
Birge
Barr Street
Tornado Strikes Northwest Missouri Towns
A tornado swept from Missouri into southwestern towns last evening destroying many farm buildings in Treptont and Page counties and killing Mrs. Will Finney. The storm hit Watson, a small town, which was practically destroyed. Several people were injured there.
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Soutswestern
Towa
Missouri
Fort Wayne Man Leases Decatur Livery Barn
Henry Williams of Fort Wayne has leased the Decatur livery concern on Second Street for a year with a five year option. He will run a feed yard, sales and services there, bringing new operations to the Rainiers livery property.
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Sireveight
Dyad
Louisiana
Fort Wayne
Decatur
Rist News
North Clinton Street Bridge Contract Awarded to National Concrete
County commissioners break from trust and award the North Clinton Street bridge to National Concrete of Indianapolis. The double arch bridge with center pier measures 26 by 21 feet, supports sidewalks and driveways, and can be paved with street materials when the street is paved. Project cost is 26750 dollars with expectations of a bargain price and easy installation.
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Michigan
Inds
Kentucky
North Clinton Strees
National Concrete Company
Indianapolis
Essen
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