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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

10

Y M C A Workers In Convention Opens In South Bend

The thirteenth annual Indiana Y M C A convention opens in South Bend with a large delegate presence from city and state towns. Notably prominent speakers include Rev Dr Frank Gunnalus and Bishop Edwin Holt. Activities begin with sessions at First Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church, followed by a reception and officers to be elected tomorrow.

South Bend, Inc South Bend Frank Gunnaulus Armour Institut of Technnology Edwin Holt DePauw Edward Steiner Grinnell University James ML. Schaanover Pittsburg Pl& L.eb Oliver T. Logan China William Gay Furniturn Grand Rapids Mich Fred R Duluth Min. Kell Marion O. T. Cngin Nitia Association Lake

Chase Ends Near River After Pipe Theft Suspicion

Patrolman chases a suspect named George Wilson through debris and river area near Well Bros. plant and Spy Run bridges after a report of pipe theft. The suspect was pursued toward the Cohatnalae tree area by the Columbia site bridge.

George Wilson Well Bros

Pursuit of Fugitive Through Brush Ends in Escape

A pursuit narrated near Spy Run Bridge details a chase by Officer Linker after a fleeing Black man. Obstacles hindered the capture as the quarry stumbled and rolled down a bank, escaping with the officer close behind. The man, identified as Wilson, arrived yesterday via the Metropolitan Company and worked at a plant.

Sim. Wien Lintter Tia Bank Linker Gouldose Fek Stalin Omairrad Wilson Atetropolitan Ploanderaie Setaot Alldins Nent Poitee

Burning Up Booze in Old Kentucky

Reported fires across three weeks destroyed vast barrels of bourbon in Kentucky distilleries. Cumulative losses total about 72 099 barrels and 3.6 million gallons, with the federal tax loss estimated between 2 and 4 million dollars. Investigators note suspicions of arson but lack concrete evidence.

Old Kentucky Louisville Kentucky Barnsimwn

Dan Overly's House and Barn Burned

Fire destroyed the house and barn of Daniel Overly near Abo near the city limits last evening. The loss is estimated at 2801 dollars. The cause is believed to be an overheated stove but remains undetermined.

Dan Overly Dan Overty

Railway Mail Service Appointments Reported in Washington

Nov 19 reports list new Railway Mail Service appointees across multiple cities including Indianapolis Hartford City and Indianapolis again with names such as Moreland Ransley Koba Breall Anderson Holt Murman Overhole Mannan and Braum. The terse dispatch notes these officials joining the railway mail corps.

Washington Hartford City Oseie & Robinson. Inc Diinapolis fcClelland, Indiivianapolis Milin, Hendallville

Weekend Socials and Local Notices From Fort Wayne

A long readable fragment covers social events, engagements, and gatherings in Fort Wayne. It lists guests at parties hosted by Miss Mary Murdoci, Miss Phoebe Suaveley, Miss Charlotte Sites, and Miss Bertha Brandt, with details on venues, decor, and attendees. It notes various visits, travel plans, and upcoming theater and charity activities, including hospital efforts and church society meetings.

Phoebe Suaveley Wabash Bie George 3. Ladd Snaveley Charlotte Sites O Indlia Trier Bertha Brandt McClullan Stree Bhima Meyer Amelia Holman Katherine Roehrs Marie Boester Clara Kampe Martha Bengs Hertha Pageler Cornelia Wameken Hulda Keller

Indiana farmers institutes expand education campaign in Lafayette

In Lafayette Indiana a broad campaign to teach agriculture in country schools is under way led by Purdue University figures. The 1908 09 program includes about 380 institutes across counties with 100 speakers, covering horticulture soil improvement animal husbandry and dairying. A new focus on rural school improvements and competitive exhibitions for boys and girls is highlighted along with efforts to involve mothers and wives through domestic science.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Farmers’ Institutes W.€. Latin Purdue University Institute School of Aericulture Purdue Purdue Experiment Station Institute Association Ives Latta Ars Imange Courricutain Ag Sohonte

Pinchot for the Cabinet Chief Forester offered Agriculture

Pinchot chief forester has been offered the post of Secretary of Agriculture in President elect Taft's cabinet. It is believed Mr Pinchot will accept. Overton W Price has been chosen as Pinchot's successor. Price is an assistant forester. The transfer reflects Pinchot's influence on forest service within the Agriculture Department.

Washington Pinchot Preal Tagt Chal Overton W. Price Price Forest Services Department of Agriculture Lahore

Doings in the Steusen Circuit Court at Anggla

In Anggla Indiana the Steusen Circuit Court met with juror attendance not required on opening day. The May docket shows guardianship and estate matters with final settlements approved for several estates and administrators named.

Steusen Anggla Indi Juhi Kroi Tiago Wd Selma Ranjan Leininger Tony Schinkler Loubald Crt Samual Sasson Lev Baler Anna Kirkwood Dota T. Raneburg Charles C. Plex Hany Spangie Acinia

Mother Refused To Give Up Her Children In Court Fight

In Kendalville Indiana a mother fights to keep her children as Arthur Grisdale is contested in court. Local officials struggle to place the children in the Allen County orphan asylum while the mother resists surrender and authorities seek a resolution. A second item notes James Potter of Fort Wayne forced to leave work after a dispute and a separate move of a bicycle shop from 621 Harrison to 130 East Columbia Street.

A&r. Cole Kendalville Arthur Grisdale Cleero Ind Venterdas Genrin Grisdale Allen Coounty Orphan Asylum Tin Lexvinss Tanwly Ort Wayne Rendalmlis Fmontig Cole Kondaheile A.J. Roussey Gun and Bicycle Harrison Street Columbia Street

French Warships Ordered to St Pierre Amid Unrest

Reports from St Pierre indicate citizens clash with authorities as officials inquired with Paris to dispatch French warships then stationed in New York to restore order. A public meeting discussed demonstrations while moderates urged restraint and awaited ministry reply.

ST. Pierre ST. Johns Atijuelos Todas Gropds Naltea New York Anch Nally

Large Whitely County Barn Burned Down

Columbia City Inez November 1 The barn belonging to Jacob Atoner of Washington township burned to the ground Wednesday evening with all contents destroyed except the wagon harness and horse. Neighbors estimated 100 men helped fight the blaze and police suspect incendiary origin though no motive is found. Insurance covered about 80 on the barn and 9 on contents with total value over 160.

Columbia Inez Jacob Atoner Washington Township Jyox Stoger Ti Fa Carrie Hig Jony

Is Bleaching Flour Injurous Question Sparks Hearing

A federal board of experts hears testimony on flour bleaching in Washington. Indiana millers argue bleaching is not harmful and preserves whiteness without flour loss. Opponents led by Dr Wiley contend bleaching may harm the human stomach, urging millers to cease using it.

Washington Figar Vans Indianapolis Wwilhur Birski Bish Seymour Genwis iLanrrainceburg’ Species Board Ta Department of Agriculture Total Testinoy Tdinna Apticulture Wison H. Wiley Br. Whey Io Department of Agriculture

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