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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
2
A long, fragmented column combines political commentary and local civic notes. It references Republican leadership, anti saloon activity, and a planned state reform movement, along with construction updates in Anderson and Hartford City. The piece also mentions a Fort Wayne club and a national magazine feature, with assorted unnamed individuals and intraparty debate.
Fragmentary text discusses smoking restrictions and youth behavior with scattered phrases about theaters, orders, and social concerns. The garbled OCR yields no clear event, people, or places to anchor a concise news summary.
A historical piece argues for improving Indiana waterways to boost commerce and agriculture. It discusses canal construction, river management, and parallels with electric trolley freight lines, urging a statewide effort led by Senator Beveridge and city organizations for a major meeting.
A published letter from pastors William Schoenfelt of Emanuel Church and Waller of St. Mathews' Church argues that Protestants reject Catholic church principles, urging acknowledgment of their stance and urging unity with constitutional loyalty. The piece notes millions of Protestants opposing Catholic tenets and calls for courage to speak truth.
Henry A Ormehy, age sixty, a well known citizen of Waupeton Delaware, is under arrest on a charge of attempted larceny. The case involves a break in at a Patterson-Fletoner Co. store where a man allegedly stole chickens and other items. Ledbetter and others are mentioned in connection with the investigation. the suspect denies involvement extending to claims about Larson and shore line details.
A large gathering in Holy Name cathedral marks the extension of Catholic missions in the United States and Canada. Archbishop Blenk and Archbishop Quigley head the congress with Cardinal Merry del Val’s apostolic benediction. Pope Pius X’s message urges clergy and laity to expand the church’s reach as North America’s mission grows through next week’s sessions, luncheons, vespers, and formal addresses by church leaders and officials.
A special session of Congress will convene soon after March 4 to address tariff revision. President Roosevelt and adviser plans indicate the session should end as promptly as possible, with discussions centering on urgent policy measures.
An automobile failed to climb a pole near the You Barens street bridge. The driver Hattersley described steering straight before the vehicle struck the embankment and pole. An office inspector was called to Omaha yesterday afternoon to investigate the incident.
A coversation in the labor movement hints at a renewed fight to uphold Samuel Gompers, with plans to challenge leadership and oppose a police wall. Mitchell, Lewis, and others may seek the presidency of the Ame rican Federation, while opposition forms to Daniel J. Keefe for re election as secretary and executive council member. Andrew J. Furth emerges as a possible candidate against Keefe.
Cates Theatres opens a three day engagement at the Majestic with Henry Ailler's company presenting Charles Ball Kennet's The Servant in the House. Creston Clarke, nephew of Edwin Booth, stars as the bishop disguising himself as a butler in this celebrated western tour. The cast features noted actors praised for Shakespearean prowess and romantic roles, with a strong lineup including George Watson and Lina Husain Cother.
A garbled cauldron of names and acts from The Temple vaudeville scene describes performers, venues, and a waning variety show. The reading hints at star power such as Walters and Cevakier, with Kinship ties and new calendar plans shadowed by crowding rivals and fading engagement.
Delmore and Darrel add vaudeville flair while Sean from the far end debuts. Irene Romain charms as a talented beautiful comedienne. Mons Herbert presents his music and dining table. De Schnee delivers a new illustrated song. Temple motion pictures showcase what can be achieved in cinema with a well trained electrician curating the Lue machine.
Edgar T. Atkinson deputy clerk of the DeFolb court and attorney W. W. Sharpless of Garrett plan a partnership in Sharpless & Atkinson. Atkinson, active four years in the DeKalb circuit court, is praised for experience and promise while Sharpless is noted as a practical law student with a bright future.
An unofficial report from Cincinnati indicates Rt Rev William Byrne of Nashville is chosen to succeed Cleveland Bishop Horstmann in Toledo. Rome’s consent and Rome’s timing are unclear, but Toledo leaders see the possible appointment as pivotal for the diocese and the new Toledo province.
An early 20th century dispatch reports a resident of Columbia City stricken with paralysis and confined to a chair. Anthony U. Ulerich, long noted in the city, was presumed near death but regained some mobility after restorative treatment. He lives with Hevin DeRg and John Sevall, a local contractor, amid family relations disclosed in the brief item.
Funeral services for Pioneer Sanford Mosher were held yesterday at South Park Cemetery. The Reverend Bishop officiated at 2 PM with burial at the Grubearers named: Dudgant Wr Aduiry Cakdwell W. Wuttle, Cinorge Wineswi W. Wile yJomsan, and ML.
The Indiana Gideons state convention closed with final services at Plymouth Congregational Church on West Jefferson Street. Attendees included traveling salesmen and local Gideon members. Rev Henry T. Sell opened the meeting and introduced FL W. Belzey, president of the local camp, who spoke before Dr D. S. Tilrick, state president, on the Gideons work and Bible placement in hotel rooms nationwide. A benediction followed with congregational singing. Evening services were held at Arcade building and First Methodist Episcopal church. A men’s service led by Mr. Tilrick featured addresses by various officers and members.
Local incident reports a boy named Hobbe with a rifle mishap near Flahert. The weapon fired, lodging a bullet in the youth's leg as Fred Pratt Vickim’s firearm was involved. Medical aid attended and authorities investigate the accident.
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