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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented OCR summary notes a Fort Wayne area daily schedule with Sundays and Monday details, mentions Democratic ticket for Joint senator Alan and Adonis county Plein ING, Cyrus W. Cline angel e unclear. Includes Washington report on federal court bill, Speaker Cannon, and notes about a Gray being gravely ill in Winchester amid mausoleum plans. overall politics and local events with mixed typos.
Statistics for the year show 195 newly organized churches and 103 presbyteries established across synods. The General Assembly opening in Kansas City marks a milestone in expansion, with the Chicago organ of the Presbyterian Church noting continued growth amid internal reforms and church presence in communities nationwide.
Indiana postmasters gathered in Indianapolis for their annual meeting. New officers were elected: Proalment B. B. Gray of Terre Haute vice president Marcus F. Sulzer of Michigan secretary treasurer J. Z. Shideler of Indianapolis. Topics included Post Savings Banks and metal savings plans. A burglary at the Francia M Hayden store on Calhoun Street and a burglary at Jacob Stoll's residence on Montgomer Street were reported, with stolen items listed.
A description touts the cereal as the most modern method of presenting this famous product for particular tastes. It promises wholesome appeal and leaves consumers with a satisfying lip-smack impression.
A garbled 1907 probate entry cites Mrs J. Keller and Coroner Mack in a disputed estate matter. The text names John de Rath and a legal claim tied to the Gunyess yard and November dates. Readable details are minimal, with many misspellings and broken names.
The Board of Public Works voted on several projects including a Forest Park sewer, widening the east side of Willams Grove Park addition, vacating part of Springstead, and opening an abey plus gpeling on ground owned by Willan Griffin on Fairfield avenue. Assessment rolls for the sewer alley between Franklin and DeGraf streets and the alley north of Huffman street were confirmed. Plans ordered for cement walks on St Joe Boulevard from Columbia to Old Dott street and on Swayne Avenue from South Wayne to Pax 1. NEW business notes Indiana companies incorporating: Bryant Grain Co., Bryant, capital 32000. Dryant Supply Co., Bryant, capital 36000. Wallen Tile Co., Fort Wayne, capital 1500. Auburn Foundry Co., Auburn, capital 15000. Directors listed.
In Lapompa Indiana May day promises developments in the Gunneys case. Coroner Mack will file official reports on the deaths of Mrs Guinness three children early morning. Later the grand jury is expected to return true bills.
A new Harlem branch bridge on the New York New Haven Hartford line at Baychester was destroyed by a fifty pound dynamite charge. Watchmen were on duty, two men fled as shots rang out, and hundreds of nearby windows shattered. Rail experts estimate at least fifty pounds of dynamite used, with two months needed for repairs.
A dynamite explosion on a Cleveland street car on Engst 105th Street caused multiple injuries and shock among riders. Two people were seriously hurt and others lightly injured as the night blast blew the car apart near Lievaruce Avenue. In Nashville Taft addressed a large audience at the Vendome about the Philippines. Warsaw council weighs sidewalk access for a private property owner and street plan on West Jefferson Street.
Churubusco reports the reopening of Slagle Meat Market on Main Street after a fall closure. George LB Sisale & Son Tavа renovated the shop, repainting and improving the interior for a handsome sanitary appearance. The firm has long served the area and expects continued strong patronage.
John J. Ruggles an insane resident of Goose Lake in Wrox township escaped his guarded care Wednesday night eluding Mrs. Ruggles and Huntington patients brothers. He was found near Oscar Shaffer woods the next morning in a harmless condition and agreed to return to his home. Authorities will renew efforts to secure admission to the asylum.
Gertrude Burton, wife of a railroad man, checked into a Wayne hotel and reserved three rooms then bought a car and nearly two hundred dollars worth of clothing before disappearing with plans to visit French Lick. Police traced her movements to Randalls garage and two shops, but she had already left town for Detroit and then New York. Authorities call it a fraud spree that netted thousands before the escape.
Special to the Journal-Gasette Decatur May 21 mareshal prabnke celebrates fiftieth birthday with a planned party by Dre Bohnke and husband arriving home to a gathered group. A chicken dinner and vocal evening followed. Guests include Der and Mesdames Fred Bahnke St A O Beatty C O France Louis Natland J I Peoples Mr Jesse Smith Vena Bosnke Marie Smith Lala Peoples Jessia Muclos Selle Wilder and Drieht Wilts. The gentlemen presented a scaripin and a prize with a cold western, the report says the party was jolly.
The Salvation Army Industrial Home requests callers to donate clothing, shoes, rubbers, tags, magazines, and old furniture. They offer pickup by calling 1953 Home phone Kih 181 Weat Bainetree, 4. C, TEST, Manager, to arrange help or binding services.
City news notes Judge Ww. Skelton back from Rokome where he attended the state encampment of the G Mr. Daniel McKendry veteran assistant city engineer. Reports mention delays at Deenaway family offices due to an arusrostion and a flag service for Comrade James Haskell at Simpeon Alcohodist church.
Washington May 21 A congressional session rumor from the Capitol suggests adjournment not before March 21 with possible extension to June 1. Speaker Cannon notes a filibuster on several bills, nine in conference, delaying action. Senate adjournment faces constitutional hurdles. Senator Hale reports the general deficiency bill, now at $18.48 million, shows only a $1.04 million increase over the House version.
Washington May 31 the Senate today without division adapts a joint resolution to create a national monetary commission. It would consist of nine centitors to be appointed by the president of the Senate and nine representatives named by the Speaker. The commission would report promptly on changes needed in the United States monetary system and banking laws.
Members of Lawton-Wayne post I B R are requested to attend the funeral of our late comrade James Hackell from Sipson M. E. church Dawson Street near Colnaan this afternoon at 4 30. Ex soldiers and pensioners of kindred organisations are invited. WW Mellott? Commander BW Skelton Adjutant.
Assistant post master E L Craw remains at the hospital after a reported injury on Wednesday. Family and officials say Craw’s condition is serious but stable as authorities investigate the incident and his colleagues express support.
Ralph Yarnell e told the Journal Gazette he would not accept the Republican nomination for joint senator for Allen and Adams counties opposing S. Fleming. Republican leaders have struggled for two months to find a candidate and consider Donar money. Yarnell e says he will decline gracefully, citing private business demands as the reason.
On Wednesday evening at their home venue in Ligonier Indiana Ohio League hosted a social with 3b and dancing as main features. Refreshments were served late and a number of guests attended enjoying the usual hospitality. Classifieds note Journal Gazette ads list 440 a word rates.
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