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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
9
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a refund at Deeler and Bro. drug store and references Dr Kaas Sov Bibs Ball Shey and a cheerful refund policy tied to disappointing purchases. No coherent event or name set emerges.
Mr Norman FR Coviter, a prominent architect, in the Delbert Building, San Francisco, states that Electric Bitters is good for everybody and corrects stomach, liver and kidney disorders. He calls it the best spring medicine and a superior purifier, noting its prompt, efficient action. Dreler & Bro. drug store sell it.
The school board received bids for 470 tons of coal for winter use but will study them before award. One bid differed in grade and will be tabulated. a condemned residence on the lot will be cleared for the new schoolhouse. Architects presented plans for the partial building slated for the summer construction, with safety devices for doors to be installed soon.
A setter named Daisy found poisoned at Good Brough kennels with signs pointing to a deliberate poisoning. Authorities report the six year old dog died after symptoms appeared following exposure near the house, with further details and suspect leads under investigation.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a Sunday record at Kekionga Links with broken phrases and unclear names. Mentions prospective events and a next occurrence at Painiry Atti or Salyrgay, but specifics unreadable.
A garbled old text outlines methods for reviving aged linoleum and wood surfaces with Jap-a-lac finishes. It covers doors, screens, wicker, furniture, frames, and frames, promoting coating, color options, and rust protection through specific finishes. It mentions a tap-dlaag party and selling guidance for home use and dealers.
Charles Lextler from Spy Run Avenue confesses part of the guilt in a gang that bought phonographs on installment plans from Fort Wayne Phonograph Company. The group allegedly procured four phonographs, sold them, and targeted shops and households. One victim, Mr. Sarman, paid for a machine but learned he was duped. Police trailed the youths as they attempted further purchases.
Amid heated debate 316 vocal members press pace for action as factions clash on emergency currency and public buildings. Key figures like Cannons and Burton weigh fronting bills while Senate leaders signal readiness to strike a deal to avert a financial crisis.
A summer schedule is announced for the Park Line with extended care after 1 p.m. daily and service on the Belt Line in the city on warm evenings for pleasure seekers. The text mentions a park departure at 9 or 31 o'clock and contains unclear OCR errors but indicates a seasonal timetable.
Classified note states want ads in the Journal Gazette are priced at a single word per insertion, indicating a minimal format and low-cost option for readers seeking small notices. The item emphasizes economical classification space and simplicity for advertisers.
Washington May 26 The house committees today reposted favorably on a bill to enlarge the national capitol grounds and erect a memorial to Abraham Lincoln. The appropriation totals 35,260,009 for land acquirement and improvement, plus 1,000,900 for the Lincoln memorial monument.
Senator Dick, chair of the Senate committee on mines and ining, reported favorably a bill creating a national bureau of mines. The measure, previously passed by the House, would fund a thorough technical investigation to help reduce the heavy use of fire in American mines.
Washington May 25 The House approved the conference report on the pension bill and prepared it for the president’s signature. The measure totals 169 million dollars in appropriation across the package.
Fragmentary report notes emergency and civic matters including a captain unit, county offices, a candidate for city office, a judge or official named Daniel Molkendry, a notable death or burial, and an upcoming community meeting at a residence on West Down Street. The text references a Brotherhood and a religious observance, with scattered dates and locations.
A garbled OCR item describes a political event with named figures J Laurent and Mrs Marlin, mentioning police involvement, election procedures, and a ward or district context. The text references a Dr. Gelebel Tura and a high power department, with unclear dates and locations.
A Wisconsin man, B Martin Guebolt, arrived in Laporte Indiana to probe the disappearance of Belie Henry Gerholt who left for the Aire Gurheas farm in April 1905. He reported a stranger claimed Gerholt’s sister Mrs Belly Gunness needed help on the farm and a man induced Gerholt to leave home, then he began writing letters back until contact was lost.
LaPorte Indiana May 25 Darrow today expanded theory that a body found in the Gunness mystery, long declared, may be linked to the O'Reilly missing woman from Rochester whose relatives search. He recalls a Arkansan man who may connect with Gunness and who allegedly wrote of a former alias and letters from a woman matching the Gunness name.
A family recalls a man who left with traders near Chicago and never returned. Suspected foul play arises as a friend mentions a possible murder in China. Martin Gerholt examines skeletons at the mine but cannot identify his missing brother.
Seven people die as a major flood devastates a large region. Homes are destroyed and many are displaced. Railroad bridges and tracks are washed out across multiple lines near Davenport and surrounding towns. The Santa Fe line near Gulia sustains damage as waters rise and infrastructure collapses. Local authorities report extensive damage and many residents left homeless.
Frantic search as authorities and dog lovers call for action after a canine poisoning spree. Organizers plan a Friday night meeting to form a group to identify and expose responsible owners and breeders. Authorities urge all dog owners to cooperate and report suspected poisonings.
Tolm Armstrong of Chicapa, a steel worker at Hotel Anthony, was struck by a heavy beam when a derrick swung. He was injured, rushed to St Joseph hospital, and will remain hospitalized for treatment.
A sixteen year old girl Kay 2h Bliss Lotte Judd daughter of Mrs Joldudd and Mrs Lawnahin died yesterday afternoon at 5 30 in Columbia City after a brief illness. The death comes amid local mourning for a young resident.
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