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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Gazette discusses county option and temperance as pivotal campaign issues. It cites Republican leaders, officials like Newton W. Gilbert and C. O. Gil, and critiques actions impacting local development and canal projects amid Indiana politics.
The Commercial Travelers' Anti-Trust League argues trusts harm competition and jobs. It criticizes Republican centralizing policies, cites trust growth since 1898, and urges traveling salesmen to vote against the party. The piece warns of widespread job losses and calls for anti-trust action in elections.
Fort Wayne lawyers from the Volertes firm in Rutier Ind may be on the rewand at this city. The delegation argues the services of whom a key figure would be paid by interested parties of the city who hold opinions on the financial Solor of the arty Mit tetent ms. Two months have stirred a great upturn with few caves filed to the DeKalb county clerk. Attorneys E. B. Dutiten oversee accounts and enforce rigid measures along here. If banks stay at right, no harm. if not, Noah’s efforts may be paid.
Rachel Heckathorn was granted a divorce from husband Chiles Heckathorn in Angola. The custody dispute over their minor child is noted, with monthly support set at 300. The filing names Bilas Snowberger and Hite Wiisin among parties, and mentions a seal of the court.
A fragmentary report from Caton Indiana references a Hamilton minister and a person named Freach. The text is garbled with missing words and names, but indicates inquiry or discussion involving local clergy and residents. Further readable context is limited.
A damaged notice outlines a contract to transport children to the city schools. It references Colma, Und, and district numbers with unclear details about routes, duties, and participation. The legible fragments indicate a public transport agreement affecting students in a specific town or district.
Zachary Taylor Jones, brother of Philadelphia magnate, lauds William Randolph Hearst at a city Independence party meeting. Jones extols Hearst as a reformer and criticizes Democrats, praising Roosevelt and Bryan’s rivals. The event named county officers and featured remarks on the Fort Wayne Traction Company and local political figures.
President Hugh Dithertsen leads a festival effort in Auburn to stage a school rally Friday at the corner of Beyunth and Van Buren near the Methodist church. Hundreds from county and towns expected. prizes promised for participating schools and nearby districts. Parade forms after noon and proceeds Seventh To South Malt with planned drill exercises and community participation.
Brand Johnston and Dalla Dinston wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Emery Johnston. The couple, well known in Pearlville, are joined by families from Brand and neighboring farms.
A New York report alleges a scheme involving Jerome Goldstein and Nelson Cromwell regarding the Panama Canal bonds. Warnings about a French investor and a planned syndicate suggest efforts to influence the US government on acquiring French property for a Panama purchase worth tens of millions. The story cites unnamed officials and ongoing investigations into whether government actions were swayed by private interests and advisory committees.
Report of a political meeting with speeches by Fleming Vesey Robinson Kerr and others. Fleming criticized Vesey for calling some Americans guardians of the public, espousing broad confidence in the people. Kerr praised bank deposit guarantees and Wayne township turnout exceeded expectations.
Mentone news note reports Winona Lake preacher Prof Pelegans harshly criticized by Winona minister and local editor C M. Smith. The article alleges statements about youth smoking sparked strong audience reactions, with dissent over remarks seen as insulting to local students and residents during lectures in Mentone.
A fire yesterday at the Green Thimharger home in Columbia City caused extensive damage. Neighbors and firefighters contained the blaze, but the house and furnishings were ruined. insurance coverage is mentioned for the losses.
Local police report a farm break in near Menford Kanon where a suspect was detained after a confrontation at a residence. The accused, described as a male in his thirties, was remanded in custody pending further investigation into alleged thefts and related offenses.
A dispatch from Atlanta quotes a European view on the presidential race. The speaker criticizes government restraint on promoters of alleged unlawful actions and calls the injunctions against the meat trust a “greatest joke of the age.” The talk touches on Roosevelts anti trust efforts and a $29,000,000 fine against Standard Oil, arguing penalties should fall on the powerful as well as common people.
A fire alarm at General Electric on Montgomery street triggered a rapid evacuation of seventy two women on the factory floor. Foreman Harry Money alerted workers and directed them to the steel towers after noting the building’s proven fireproof status. Firefighters entered promptly and contained the blaze with minimal loss.
C. Ralph Wilson, longtime director at First National Bank, resigns after six years of service. He plans an October leave for Cleveland to take a role with O. Bartlett Company, makers of tonvayers and slevniors. Changes to bank staff not announced. Wilson is active in church and musical circles.
A special examination for clerks and carriers will be held Wednesday next October 7 at the local office. The list for the examination is practically exhausted with only a few positions left. Applicants should call for the fee of a vacation. The exam period will be added and the next week will see a large list of invitees.
A peculiar exhibit labeled Wonderful Ear from Allen County corn draws attention at Mt Mavey with ears about four inches long and five inches wide. A scuffle over turkey division sparked a courtroom dispute involving Aspy, Archer, and Squire Stone, ending in assault and battery charges and a postponed adjudication as the case moved through the court.
A fragmented ad promises two or three dollars for a service described as placing hexes and entnets with five coats of Easy Tusk. The garbled text hints at consumer concerns about lasting results and fresh improvements.
The piece critiques Republican reliance on experience to qualify candidates, citing Taft Hughes and others while recalling Lincoln Grant Hayes Harrison McKinley and more in contrasting levels of public experience. It argues the party debates over qualified appointees and warns against assuming Democratic success would derail prosperity, noting fears of a market panic. It also references New York savings data and a wholesale grocers’ inquiry into true conditions.
A garbled 1930s fragment cites a Will Street Journal issue noting International Harvester profits, with references to regional grocery pricing in the East, South, Midwest and West, plus political commentary on Taft and tariff revision. It mentions 2601 Calhoun Street location context for a restaurant and various percentage changes in luxury and staple goods by region.
Christian Miller aged 60 dies at Fort Wayne St Joseph's Hospital after three months of paralysis. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Nollne and sons Tolian and Anthony Miller. one brother Anthony Miller of Lafayette township. Remains to home of daughter 1219 Tell Street. services to be announced. Also listed are funeral notices for Harry Ger and Wham Pape with service details and locations in local churches and cemeteries.
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