Fort Wayne Journal history and edition notes
A cluttered 1908 column from the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette outlines subscription details and pricing, mentions William Randolph Bearer planning an Toledo evening paper, and surveys political commentary from Taft era editors. It references Rockefeller, Foraker, and Labor leaders, with scattered notes on suffrage in Australia and various national subjects.
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William Randolph Bearer
Toledo
Independent Press
Ms. Tesgary
Aes
Senator Itse
Cepu Ucan
Tariff debate and declining imports dominate political talk
The article notes government tariff plans and party dynamics, citing Underwood and party leaders. It discusses proposed reductions, protective aims, and the impact on imports, with emphasis on who benefits and the state’s finances. The piece reflects the era’s legislative maneuvering and public concern over economic policy.
Marshall and Indiana Governor Clash Over Lectures
The article critiques Governor Thomas R. Marshall for devoting much of his term to lectures and external work. It notes his refusal of tax-board duties and his acceptance of paid lecture circuits, contrasting his stance with the governor’s focus on state service.
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Marshall
Indiana
Mtr
Oldée
Hanty
Legislatum
Hunly
Chicago Tytenm Bereais
City
Ind
Charles WW. Ferguson
Chicago
Norkantangia
R. Marshall
Princiana
Hoffman Backers Rally as Indiana Senate Race Heats Up
Fort Wayne and South Bend papers weigh Mr. Hoffman’s candidacy against rivals such as Hartman Keth and Shively. Editors argue age not a disqualifier, praising Hoffman’s integrity and district support while urging Indiana to give him a United States Senate chance.
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Fork Wayne
Tom Yaggart
John EB. Lamb
Hartman
Keth
Me. Shively
Slack
South Bend
Shively
Hering
Indiana
Hoffman
Fort Wayne
Bellis
United States Senate
Beveridge
Senate
United States
Bo Gy Hoffman
Steve Fleming A Tireless Figure in a Stirring Contest
The excerpt presents a garbled note about Steve Fleming, described as tireless, a senator from a unspecified region, facing a notable contest in the United States. It hints at long memory and public service, implying a significant political event or campaign but lacks clear dates or concrete outcomes.
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Tinea
Steven Rollening
Alien
Adams
Gompers Sustained Amid Convention Debates
The convention debated leadership and policy as Samuel Gompers faced committee recommendations. Daniel I Keeis backed William H Tait for president while the council favored Van J Bryan. Gompers asked delegates to judge his participation in the campaign and resigned from the stage as debate adjourned overnight.
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Shail
Joan White
Daniel I. Keeis
Executive Council
William H. Tait
van J. Bryan
Mr. Gompers
Max Hayes
Typographical Union
Renatt
Temouraoy
Governor-Elect Names His Private Secretary
Indiana Governor-elect Thomas R. Marshall appoints Mark Thistlethwaite as private secretary. A veteran newspaper man, Thistlethwaite has worked at the Indianpolis News and Philadelphia Press, graduating Swarthmore in 1891 and serving as acting city editor before joining Marshall’s staff.
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Eianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Mark Thistlethwaite
Indianapalis
Marsnall
Thistletawetre
Pol
Fire at Hoesmore Hotel Hides Faulty Wiring
A blaze at the Hoesmore hotel on Calhoun street caused by a loose insulated electric wire in the third floor salters. Quick department work kept the fire small with losses under 5000 and fully insured. Owner Patrick E L Garvey and proprietor Vernon Grice listed. damage limited to insured amount.
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Hoesmore
Calhoun Street
Cluick
Salters
Patrick EL. Garvey
West Washingtog Street
Vernon Grice
Local News Roundup Tangles With Illness and Court Action
Mr Henry C Panui returns from Gillings on business. Mrs M F Nel and Miss Theresa Bott at bedside of father in Pern hospital. Joint Inatinate to be held Saturday afternoon in Elektras building. Deputy Sheriff Ward Hall injured Wednesday night, remains confined. Rev Jo W Viehert to Indiana for Baptist state meeting. Sister M Edelverta attends funeral of Mrs Mary Beeman in Sheldon. Allen County Audubon Society meets evening to discuss Sparroxe Family. Frank % Monn of Hamilton National Bank released from St Josephs Hospital after appendicitis. Leatha Stevens sustains burn on right hand from a fire incident at Marlow. Notice: Chames C Crowe v Wilko Manufacturing settled in Madison County court. compromise agreed, costs shared. Crowe sues for $1,000 for injuries. Emield& Emrick named as lawyers.
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Henry C. Panui
Gillings
M. F. Nel
Theresa Bott
Pern Hospital
Lake and Abett Township
Elektras
Ward
Ed Setionel
Kerre
Jo W. Viehert
Tirst
Indiaranalis
M. Edelverta
East St .Louis
Ain
Mary Beeman
Sheldon
Allen County Audubon Society
Leatha
Marlow
Ind
Charley's Aunt Charley Jones Stars at Majestic
The Majestic presents Charley's Aunt with Frank Jones and Our Own Stock Company in a lively farce. Performers like Nicholson and Powers deliver clever comic turns while Miss Dunbar and Miss Mohrle charm audiences. manager Rice confirms further Sunday shows due to strong demand and high ticket sales.
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Frank Jones
Score Hit of
Sarason
North Ton
Saph
Tak
Charles
Charley
Colonel Phesney
Stephen Spetuigue
Denea
Pimpton
Mr. Haren
Miss Dunbar
Miss Mohrle
Theothies
Miss Geral
Dela
Fenton
Advance sale hype for Brewster's Millions stage adaptation
A dramatic advance promotion touts Brewster's Millions as a major theatrical event. It highlights George Bary Mc Culcheon’s popular novel and Byron Dingley and Winehell Smith's dramatization, Frederick Thorp son's staging, and a lavish production with elaborate scenery and a Luna Park style show garden. Cast includes Pay Wallase and Emily Lytton among others. production features a yacht scene and a millionaire-spending premise.
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Winehell Smith
Byron Dingley
Frederick Thorpson
New York
Luna Park
Brewster's Millions
Abeles
Ucrom— Plissed
Petite Pay Wallase
Emily Lytton
Iva Renton
Albert Sackell
Grace Arnold
Joseph Woodien
George Clara
Mabel Moore
Adame Talbert
Nestor Jonvon
Wille Towe
Gaetan Veh
Jayanty
Last Amateur Night At The Theater Draws Crowds
The final amateur night at the theater is expected to attract a large crowd with Manager Balr in the east on business. Treasurer Bell Tennis has secured Autonet Skint TM m go AN while the regular professional DM is set to appear as usual. Vendette the mind reader is advertised for the show.
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Balr
Bell Tennis
Autonet
Regula
Yinette
Elise
Warrant Service on Young School Teacher detailed
A garbled report describes warrants served on a young schoolteacher and another individual named McGuire, with scattered references to a local court, a district attorney, and forthcoming jury action. The text mentions locations, names, and a Saturday court appearance, but many words are unclear.
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Warrant
Colidiala Mutt
Uly McGuire
Musto
Edward
Jury
Justite Elder's Court
Altorness
Concrete Pit Acetylene Gas Machine Patent Sale
A fragment describes Candrets Pit Acetylene Gas Machines as a concrete pit artificial light system claimed to be the safest and longest lasting compared with sheet metal devices. It notes patent sales through correspondence, monopoly potential, and a frame shown in a concrete pit, offering appointments by address or phone.
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Maychines
Academy of Medicine Elects Officers in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine elected officers for the coming year in Dr Allen Hamilton’s office. President Dr WW Cary, Vice-President Dr H K Mouser, Secretary Dr Ce Kimimel, Treasurer Dr HV Blosser. A paper on Leaker at the Blood was read and discussed by members.
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Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine
Allen Hamil
WW. Cary
H. KK. Mouser
Ce. Kimimel
Tresaneer
Hv." Blosser
Allen Hamilton
Drs
B_ VW
Rhame
Garret van Sweringen
Charlie
Real
Bo Byown
Garrett van Sweringen
Nier
Allen Harillian
Blacksard Vielun
Hakmug
Bethers
Day season calls for more street cars in Fort Wasner
City Superintendent Raven of the Fort Wasner Wabash Valley Transit Company extends Deltaian service each Saturday afternoon through holiday season to ease crowds. Cars on Browlay Street faced delays and gaps. extra service aims to handle Friday shoppers and weekend traffic. A twelve minute schedule is planned.
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Raven
Fort Wasner Wabash Valley
Iast
Browlyay Ant Hedu Street
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