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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

7

Fort Wayne Mayor to Push Water System Reform and Track Elevation

Mayor Hosey will urge direct pressure for a downtown water system and address track elevation delays. He plans to discuss city finances, contracting practices, and tax issues while previewing his annual message to the council. He also notes water revenues, street lighting, and paving progress as part of the city’s fiscal picture.

Wllame Ufosey Merican League of Municipaliéles Hosey Euigoges Fort Wayne League Fort Warne

Quarantine At Miner School Requires Vaccination Certificates

Health authorities order quarantine at Miner School after a pupil contracts smallpox. Only students showing recent vaccination certificates may enter or exit. Classes continue but unvaccinated children are barred. Disinfection planned. chemicals were returned by error. Patients include Julie Stucer of Sir Maumee Ave and a child at 42 East Creighton Ave.

HW. C. Brugeeman City Board of Health Miner School Julie Stucer Sir Maumee Avehing Creighton Avenue

Masons Have Charge of Swann Funeral

The funeral of William D. L. Swann will be held under the auspices of the local Masons. Swann was a member of Walton Judge No. 305 in Mt. Pleasant. A special car will leave the Mason temple at 1:15 this afternoon for the residence.

William DL. Swann Ale, Swann Wis Walton Judge No Mt. Pleasant Mason Temple

Weather Forecast for Maygi Porecast Sees Showers Early Week

Forecast notes showers on Tuesday and possible rain on Wednesday with variable winds from the south and southwest. Timely updates indicate cooler conditions later with a transition to fair weather, as winds shift.

Tadinast Illinois Fisk Stine

Bishops Elected by Methodist General Conference

In Baltimore on May 26 the Rev. Wilny A. Quatyde of Chicago was elected bishop after a long ballot. Dr. Quayle, formerly pastor of Meridian Street Church Indianapolis, will serve as bishop with Dr. Queylely of Chicago as pastor of St James. Rev. De Chas W. Smith of Pittsburgh was elected bishop after the second ballot. Debates centered on temperance and creed revisions with party lines drawn and reports adopted amid cheering.

Baltimore Wilny A. Quatyde Chicago General Conferences Jn Veanbon Quayleyuk Meridian Street Indianapoliis Queylely St. James Church de. Chas J. Frank Hanty Tadltna Chedlricin Setartey Bishop Mey Charles W. Sindtt Jettsburi Wen Smith Plisburg Christian Laynen John H. Patton

Vanderbilt Divorce: Alfred Gwynn Guilty of Misconduct

Ellen French Vanderbilt is granted an interlocutory divorce from Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt in New York. Justice O Gorman confirms referee McClure findings of misconduct by Vanderbilt, awarding custody of their child William to Mrs Vanderbilt. No alimony provision noted. case cites valet testimony about misconduct on a railroad trip to Virginia in October last year.

New York Neu Ellen French Vanderbilt Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt O'Gorman Supreme Court Today David McClure Vanderbit O'Germen Vanderb ‘Nile Nes. Vanderbilt Ateoluta Mra. Vanderbilt Mra Wiliam’ S McClure Ginis Cornelius Vastderbilt Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt

Currency crisis spurs push for emergency bill in Congress

Washington May 25 The Aldrich Vreeland plan dominates talk as lawmakers discuss emergency currency legislation. Speaker Cannon and Rep Hartholdt warn adjournment without action could imperil the majority. Leaders signal possible conference on the omnibus buildings bill, with currency action tied to broader passibilities. Continued on Page 6 Column 4.

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Street Railway Strike Threatens City Work

May 6 Curt Elland reports a pending strike by Nia street railway conductors and motormen. About 203 strikers reportedly crowded stations and cars, with thirteen arrested for riotous acts. Police say dynamite devices were used by rioters as officers prevented further violence.

Curt Elland Nia Slreet Derielve du Pont Kiatriisers Uy Merrow Oeday

Special Casket Construction Delays After Death

A fragmented report notes a special casket had to be constructed for a deceased individual. The text mentions a person named Peet Frederick seliant and references a lathe, a Sunday evening date, and an undertaker’s task. The garbled language suggests an estate process and a carefully built casket with six fur t ie Schlund as part of the scene.

Peet Frederick Seliant Werg

Fragmented New Jersey Delegation Aims Against Murphy Candidacy

A garbled report suggests New Jersey delegates to a Republican national convention are tasked with preventing Franklin Murphy from becoming party president. The text implies outside support for Murphy from several states and parties, touching on his past as a university professor and current business ties, with unclear details about his political standing and the convention outcome.

New Jersey Ihlengo Franklin Murphy Mier Ganneeticut Raede Jsland

Dallas Flood Toll Reaches Citywide Crisis

In Daldas Texas on May 28 floodwaters from the Trinity River collapse the power and light plants, sever streetcar service, and submerge the poorer district. Mayor Haley closes businesses from 7:30 to 3 as infantry and artillery police streets. At least ten men drown after the railroad bridge failure. many bodies unrecovered.

Daldas Tex Jess Lelegrah Trinity Nigltfall Dallas North Dallas Haley Uliagy Dents Trinity Tiver Tate Huwr

Severe storm sweeps county causes heavy damage

A powerful wind storm after a spell of heat plowed through the county sweeping fields and buildings. Trees were uprooted and a new barn toppled near Charlotte avenue. Telegraph and railroad lines were badly damaged with ten telegraph holes down and wires shredded. No serious injuries reported beyond a few bruises. Authorities note the storm was strongest north of the city and near Fort Wayne.

Tevelile Rom Uae Lee Hehtning Fort Wayne Sulerit Grice Tikka Phelter A. 18. Carroll Indiana Charlotte Avenue Ar. Frant. Portmeyer St Joe Judy Modrankenstein Pennsylvania Railroad Western Union Telegraph Companies Adams and Maples Pennsylvania Telegraph Company

Mae Wood Released on Bond in Perjury Case

Mae C Wood, charged with perjury in connection with her divorce suit against Senator Thomas Plc, was released by Supreme Court Justice Grosnbaum on a five dollar bond today. The bond was signed by the American Surety Company. The woman indicated she would not make any statements.

New York M Mae C. Wood Connecion Agninst Thomas PLC Justics Grosnbaum Suraty Company Ens

President Roosevelt's Peace Missionary Launch Detail

Wamington May 26 report on Michigan 8 honors and a battleship launch at New Fork Shipyards. Navy officers and dignitaries, including Governor Warghaee and Assistant Secretary Newberry, attend the ceremony. The vessel's construction details, costs, and state recognition are noted as part of the launch event.

Wamington Michigan United States Agichigan New Fork Com Fitn Kidd Saniritidnal Warghaee Silver Service Ales Coral Newberry Chilaten Have Degartuesh Srera

Man Killed After Being Kicked by Buffalo Horse

Report from St Joseph's hospital details death of J. Landis after a horse kicked him in a barn on Harrison Street. Witnesses recall the man pleading “None of your business” as he spoke before dying from massive chest injuries. Coroner to examine cause of death.

Buttain St Joseph's Hospital J. Landis Borat Landia Onre Puest St. Joseph's Hospital John MeIrdlle Curghon Wright McArdle Staes Wriehl McArdie Behieves Verigat Meilta Street Petgen Bn Beak Buffalo Marine Firemen’s Benevolent Association Main Street Buffalo Rand A. I Keeter Sehene Marine Cit Ttts Marine Firemen’s Union

B. of L. E. Faces Much Business Yet

In Columbus on May 1 the Brauierhood at Greenlints Barghsers will likely end in joint action as several works lower sway the arrangement. Officials expect a vast amount of unsettled business before the international em audinge seboit OlNLAAE. At an early hour, Wil bo xivou dortting. The bromel of Ye orded wits jirac rae, and the baile were chosen on the election of the Wustece. The Sore elect of its Palin wk flaws: John Welch, Taninyals Miigheth Vestog, TA Theesunt Sia. Adjournment later tonight.

Columbus Lreenintlvs Baghrsers Eine International Em Audinge Seboit Olnlaae Earl of Wilet Wil Bo Ye Orded Wits Jiracrae John Welch

Militant preacher stops a bullet in unclear scene

An unclear report describes a militant preacher stopping a bullet amid a chaotic event. The fragmentary text mentions a brewery, a seaside setting, and various misread phrases, with no clear names, dates, or verifiable details. The readable parts hint at a defensive act but lack enough facts to identify people or locations.

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