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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented item lists political talk on Democratic and local races. Mentions Allen, Fleming, Cline, and W. Waterton with hints of bribery charges in San Francisco. Reports on school superintendent dismissal in Napoleon Ohio and delayed bills for labor, federal court jurisdiction, and regional canal projects.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions a misheard name with unclear action. It appears as a garbled notice or brief item lacking coherent details. No concrete dates people or places are readable in the fragment.
Insurance Press editors demand stricter hotel safety after Fort Wayne blaze that killed several, urging clear fire escapes lighting, alert watches, and capacity to evacuate quickly. They call on cities to adopt model building codes from the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
An article discusses a canal joke and the War in the rail survey debate. It notes Mr Randall, Mr Taylor, and a committee backing an appropriation of 2,499,000 for a Toledo to Chicago waterway survey. The piece questions political aims and upcoming ship and committee changes during the campaign.
Tables show April mortality in Indiana with 35 cholera-like cases and smallpox deaths. plague and pneumonia figures accompany statewide death rates. Editors note doctors criticized as “medical pirates” amid Fort Wayne hotel fire relief efforts while praising many dedicated physicians.
In a rebuttal printed by papers statewide, Gyrus B. Gallatin says an Indianapolis Star interview misrepresents his view on Mr. Watsons labor record. He states he signed a protest against Watsons nomination after careful review, and clarifies he has not stated private opinions on denials by colleagues Clark and Sargent.
A single product, noted as an easy task soup, claims unique standing with no competitors besides Hewlti Bros. It hints at a potential return of a financial incentive or share of profits if certain conditions are met, emphasizing price and value aspects.
Decatur Ind March 4 local roundup covers a farewell class party for Decatur High School seniors with autographs and keepsakes. Events include a “sweet girl graduate” book ritual, guest teachers, and a note on Miss Ida Whinger leaving Decatur Reg Case Co. for Denver California. Also reported are a swimming accident injuring Don Vanell, health-related leaves of Miss Eninner and Miss Ida Whinger, funeral attendance for Mrs. Marie Moser, a dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Braden, and visits from relatives including Mrs. G E B McLaughlin in town for Helen Evans graduation.
Lagrange Indiana May 22 The following iso list of the eighth grade pupils who passed the common school examination Diplomas will be presented June 13 All teachers who had pupils who passed should call at the county superintendent's offices Names include Claire Getlings Ruth Howard Madge Hilterbrant Ross McCally Russell Morrison Albert Paulus Mary Reichie and more.
A long list of individuals with ages and scattered surnames appears, including Willace 83 John W Young 16 Edith Yoder 10 and many others such as Greenfield-tton G Herts 90 Ernest Horner $4 Blaneda Horner 8d, Wel don Larimer 81, Alaric Linedall 86, Charles Larimer 78, and more, suggesting a compiled census or community roll with various odd spellings and misreadings.
Forty young ladies gathered at Mrs. Mristena Niblicks home in Decatur for a friendship shower honoring Miss Gertrude Radamacher on the eve of her June 9 marriage to City Clerk Thomas Bilger. Prizes were awarded in Pedro, gifts included china and linen, with out of town guests Beegsie Pilliod and Anga Brink attending.
Fort Wayne to Cleveland and return May 16 via Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale for special train at 3:10 p.m. Regular service at the same time. Good returning June 3. Call or write FF. Parnin, Ticket Agent, Fort Wayne. Lud- May 20 23 27 19.
Angola Indiana May 22 a new fishing club the Lightning Fishing Club organized by notable anglers John W Somersott Jesse John son Irvin W Pence and George Ireland will camp at crooked Lake on June 20 Major Johnson to run the culinary department and the quartet will collect funds to cook they promise good fish stories from the outing
A noisy fragment notes Fox Bros Co offering a 20 percent discount on all stoves and ranges. The text then mentions St Joseph Valley transfers, a May date, and a railway track project from Lake Shore to the St Joseph Valley railway yards. The garbled item references a trustee and handlings of freight, with unclear transfer details.
The F P Wilt Co announces its office has moved to the third floor of Elektron Building. Take the elevator to reach the new address.
New Haven May 23 Mrs Schwether left for Detroit to visit relatives for weeks. Kathry Schwether remembered by friends. Souvenir posts from J Pond who was at Mackin City. Residents visit Fort Wayne and Kokomo. Local youths play baseball. Grays challenge Fort Wayne under fourteen. Reverend H Snyder fills pulpit. Lutherans visit Concordia college. Blues lose 9 to 0 at Brulek's grove. Mumps hit Mgr. Denssts. Adolph Reulle family at Tivhet home.
Moellering Construction plans grading at the Winter and Pontiac site starting Saturday morning. People needing dirt for filling can apply to the on site worker or call the job number for arrangements.
The body of Mrs. Dallas Foor of Berne was brought from Fort Wayne to Decatur for burial after dying at St. Joseph's hospital at 1 30 on Thursday following a Tuesday operation for a tumorous growth. She was about 54, survived by her husband two daughters and five brothers. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m at her brother Clayton Dailey's home conducted by Rev B Wilcox with interment at Mt. Tahar Cemetery.
ECATER IND May 22 After that five at aetherstion the dads rested the ks of Fort Wayne ag Blairton for a alleged breach of written contract.
Abraham and Isaac Weil Fort Wayne school dealers sued Davison for breach of contract alleging he bought inferior wool and paid for more than delivered. After days in court the jury returned a verdict at 4:30 PM in Savoy with judge Olds presiding and local attorneys listed.
Local ad touts a stove sale offering 200 percent savings at Fox Bros & Co with free setvite advertisements and mentions moving pictures at the Ogun House nightly.
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