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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

9

Baker Damage Case in Whitley Court

The damage suit of Mrs. Jerry Baker of Garrett against Battmore & Chia Railroad opened in Whitley Circuit Court. The death claim of $10,000 stems from her husband Jerry Baker, an engineer, dying while on duty when his train struck rock on the track. Both sides field strong counsel as the case proceeds through the week with no night sessions yet held.

Kist Columbia City Ind Jerry Baker Garrett Battmore & Chia Railroad Company Jerry Bakers B. & O. Company Occons

Indiana Monuments Delegation Heads to Andersonville

Cov Shanly and staff with fifty Indiana Americans left Indianapolis for Andersonville Georgia to dedicate the Indiana monument at the notorious prison. The delegation travels via Lonievillé amid plans for a formal presentation by Governor Hants and the Indiana Manumant Commission at the event.

Indianapolis Ind Cov_ Shanly Andersonville Indiana Monument Vivitar Prison Lonievillé Thiarsdag Indiana Gev. Hants

St Peters ial festival and building contract update

Bids for the reinforced concrete construction at the south corner of Waste Wood and TIANISON streets were opened yesterday. Several firms including Heri Wo Tanp Construction, Bib Consurvation, América Steel and Venerate, and Contractor John Selzes submitted figures while Dr Henry C Paul noted a timely arrival of materials. The festival tonight remains a noted community event as bids are evaluated for the project.

Mme Toutestors Vonereta Hulle Tianison Thi América Steel and Venerate Company John Selzes

Nan Who Shot South Bend Policeman Caught

Fragmentary text reports a man named Charles who shot Patrolman Jennings in South Bend. The report mentions an arrest and pursuit by officers, with unclear details and garbled phrases in the surrounding lines.

Nan South Bend Wmlinoe Krier Tithara Charles Jennings Furrest

Thanksgiving items and pavement talks from local residents

A jumble of phrases describes turkey cranberry sauce Univaco cigars and street talks. Residents on Avenue meet with Ab Doctor Aforioay and others to assess pavement quality and ongoing work, with unclear names and mixed sentences.

Jewols Pennis Cana Mare

Cantor Cantion Predicts Honest Tariff Revision Next Congress

Washington reports quote Speaker Cantion promising an honest tariff revision in the next Congress and stating he will not dictate the house. He asserts Republicans will select their speaker by caucus and aims to enact policies reflecting the people’s will with mutual compromise and accountability.

Washington Boecher Cammon Ulinsis & Lass Vongryss House House’ of Representatives Representa Wh Guidie Democratic Congress

City Council Pushes Enforcement After Fatal Shooting

The city council moved to bolster law enforcement following a week of crime ending with the shooting of Harry Jennings, a local policeman. The body adopted a resolution urging Potter chief James McWeens to enforce the law while council members warned of further action if response wanes.

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Majestic Stock Matinee Presents The House of a Thousand Candles

The Majestic theater revives The House of a Thousand Candles this afternoon and evening. The production promises a popular melodrama with strong audience demand and dramatic thrills, aimed to satisfy those who witnessed the prior engagement.

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Rogers Brothers Present Enormously Successful Musical Comedy

The Rogers Brothers company, Inc. offers Mr. Max Rogers in a prosperous musical comedy with a strong plot and heart. The production features elaborate scenic work and a capable cast including Max Rogers, Toe Kane, Marian Stanley, Josephine Barrows, Eileen Sheridan, Arvita Sanches, Flo Muy Sib, Brennan, Nina Da Bol, Ethel Fleming, George Eydecker, Tell Taylor, Robinson Kewbald, William Edmund, Philip Leigh, Henry Lehman and Alexander Kleinman along with a large chorus.

Rogers Brothers Company, Inc Max Rogers Funama Rogers Brothers Company. Inc Toe Kane Marian Stanley Josephine Barrows Eileen Sheriden Arvita Sanches Flo Muy Sib, Brennan Nina da Bol Ethel Fleming George Eydecker Tell Taylor Robinson Kewbald William Edmund Philip Leigh Henry Lehman Alexander Kleinman

East Lynne at Fort Wayne With Our Own Stock

Fort Wayne theatergoers may see Wright Huntington and Our Own Stock in East Lynne next Friday and Saturday matinees and every night. Nicholson plays Archibald Carlyle, Hameton handles the heavy role, and Miss Dunbar appears as Lady Isabel. production promises careful staging and top actors from Chicago and St Louis.

Fort Wayne Wright Huntington Rice Dunbar Isabel Chicago St. Louis

Temple trainer on monkeys and dogs at theTemple

Professor Fred Garetti, the Temple’s animal trainer, discusses the amusing, unscripted monkey acts and his approach to training. He says success comes from a love of animals and patience, noting dogs respond to applause while monkeys vary with mood and often ignore instructions.

Fred Garetti Garett

Columbia City Lawyer Takes Partner

Lloyd T. Bailes recently admitted to practice forms a law partnership with Wilim H. Kissinger in Columbia City Indiana. Kissinger has nine years in practice. TE Grant of Albion previously retired from Kissinger & Grant. Bailes plans to continue law work locally and with Pennsylvania Railroad interests. November 1.

Free Turkey Lunch at Jacob Wiedermann’s Place

Free turkey lunch offered Wednesday night at 1729 Lafayette I Street. The event promises free turkeys and a community giveaway hosted by Jacob Wiedermann.

Jacob Wiedermann Lafayette I Street

Scarlet Fever Closes Whitley County School

A Whitley County school, Thorncrevk Center, closed today for an indefinite period due to scarlet fever. The affected child is the son of John Bennett. Thorn Creek Township had earlier closed for two weeks over a scarlet fever scare in a related district.

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Michigan Livonia Farm Quarantined Over Hoof and Mouth Outbreak

After talks among Secretary Wilson and state officials, a Michigan hoof and mouth disease outbreak triggers widespread quarantine. Immediate destruction of cattle at Detroit Stock Yards and farms in Wayne County is ordered, with two thirds of certain destroyed cattle covered by federal funds and Michigan to bear the rest.

Demvroit Miel Wilson Kielvin Michigan Simuklar Pennsylvania New York Washington Durfee United States Buffalo Shaw Brothers Livonia Townalis Elehorn Wayne County Detroit Cadillac Wilsat

Distinguished Line of Unitarians in Century Essay

A student at United... compiled a lengthy list of names including Theodore Birt Robert Isotiya Hy Matin Wilber Channing and many others. The fragment notes performers and taatiorians among the haat esd maal pn formers with darent names and titles.

Uitesranion Het Tibet Wits Dikting Wittun Sherry Renemna Wy Denny WY Bellays Theodore Birt Robert Isotiya Am Hy Matin Wilber Hon Channing Leos Stebhine Dr Myre Hawe Porch le Hy Teter Orne Sitond J. May Vest Abbott Beth Ray Herpunr Everett Orgilin Dornan Baten Viale Pinkie Walker Tun. Mromas

Deaths and funeral notices in area parish and towns

Obituary notes list Margaret Boschet died after pneumonia at age two at St Marys Arena with funeral at the residence. Several other deaths follow including Mrs. Sarah Tren and family notices detail services, locations, and attending relatives across local churches and addresses, with details of burial at Lutheran and other local cemeteries.

Boschet Margaret Beare Boschet Tal St Mary's Arena Pnneumonia Cenieren Lenia Sehroeder Diraid Gon Myapg Tethawi Cavinck Lueties Tran Marin Luhinaiun Lutinauth Ie Tiumily Tay Germany Minate Derick Beast Anna Henrys Christina Tae Ehiris Tay i Ibe Thia Vite Herman Ur Maria Juste Ornaga Fehrs Fehrs Resers Whe Hee Gene This Jooring Ty Barmisad S. Tia Tameral Dacre Sarah Tren

Attorney General Opposes Marion County Vote Recount

In Indiana Marion County fight over recount law heard by Special Judge Frank Edenharter with decision due Friday. Attorneys for Republican candidates seek recount of votes cast, Democratic state candidates favor recount, while Attorney General James Aihgbnis defends the current law limiting recounts.

Marion County James Aihgbnis Yale Atraine Merri” Moores John Republian County

Franchisal strife over LaPorte telephone exchange plan

Readers report a chaotic clash as LaPorte independent Telephone Company seeks a trans exchange to connect ten stations in LaPorte with South Bend and other lines. The South Bend Telephone Company pressures LaPorte to align, while local parties lament disrupted long distance links and a tug of control over the exchange.

Laporte Ind South Bend Hom Laporte Comet Emi Home Telephone Company Synth Laporte Telephone Anndal Taiorte Tohas Dental Union Telephone Ell Company Joe Corenally Lee

Appointments by the Governor In Indianapolis

Appointment actions list several figures including George T. Mascey Soluarbis and Wen George Gions to health and other boards. The text notes reappointing or naming trustees across multiple commissions and committees, with mentions of various districts and roles.

Indianapolis Ind Cindersenciliy Weta Severanr George T. Mascey Soluarbis Et Health Wen Deorge Gions Traianaps Nanahuent Louvenuan Kh Nin Paidee Enieslesion Rtn Wares Crawmiley Ae RiPees T. Mnetropelt Bella Si

Storm Leaves Sixteen Dead in Arkansas

A chaotic Arkansas storm devastates Rock and surrounding areas this afternoon, leaving sixteen people dead as crews assess property loss and seek shelter. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers from debris and flash flooding while residents begin recovery and aid efforts.

Robbers Battle Fire During Stagecoach Bank Heist

In Lafayette area a daring robbery unfolded with a wagon and gunfire as robbers dynamited a bank vault south of the city, triggering a pursuit toward Logansport. A gun battle followed, with injuries and arrests reported as officers chased fugitives who escaped by horse and buggy, then connected to a second attempt near Lafayette. Local police pursued suspects across Wabash county, capturing some and releasing others as investigations continue.

Nov. S Vraul Tnch Farmers’ Bank Jm Tor Albert Lavas Logansport Pie Police Wweeg Ai Bee Wits

Fragmented OCR License Notice and Names

A damaged OCR fragment lists personal names and scattered phrases. It mentions individuals and places in an unclear license context, with garbled street names and initials. The readable bits suggest a formal notice but lack coherent action, date, or authority.

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