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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
11
A disjointed reminiscence describes a scheme to develop ideas for a fortune, citing royalties of 228000 per year and a $68500 patent sale. The speaker claims plans for a profitable bicycle auto and enduring discussions with machinists, while recalling a city sidewalk scene and a veiled inventor.
A Wood of Safety official outlines a plan to require patrolmen to gather in correct boxes and tally shoots as part of routine business. The proposal includes weekly scrutiny by the board and penalties for noncompliance, with detailed procedures to ensure accurate counting and accountability.
A large delegation of local members will attend a meeting of the Woman’s Relief Carpe in Fort Wayne on Wednesday this week. Present are Mrs. Annis Williams and others. meeting set for 10 morning with a welcome mass by the United Brethren church children in Teleens as part of the session.
Hist News Qurenn reports TAFY attendance at a Decatur event on October 24. The item notes political context and mentions Wilkin Hoast and Germ abert WL in relation to the schedule and potential disruption.
Fragmentary report shows Chief Engineer Weber still on duty amid a disrupted voyage. Text hints at shipyard duty, possible injury or incident, and unclear details about command and safety steps. Names and precise actions remain uncertain due to damaged OCR.
A Grand Opera House audience last evening packed a box party for Miss Barrymore. Judge Tatt and wife attended, with Charles Tart among the guests. Miss Barrymore introduced company members to Republican friends in Washington years ago, and the impromptu program drew warm applause. Tart received a hearty welcome at his box entrance, noted by Cincinnati Enquirer.
In Warsaw a long gap ends as city council meetings resume after three weeks. The report highlights local residents, social events, and community notices including rail and retail activity, a traffic incident, and a state meeting attendance.
A long, garbled OCR from multiple local notices reports a missing child found asleep after a search, a late afternoon fire with about 360 damage insured, and various obituaries and personal notices from Blufeton Belufeton and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs F A Parm erlen, Willan H Piper, and many residents.
The Journal Gazette offers a five hundred dollar reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the thief or thieves who stole a mailing list from the Journal Gazette office. The notice promises ready money, protection for the informant, and a contractual arrangement.
A fragmented historical column discusses Senator Winthroy Murray Crim of Massachusetts and Senator Chang, highlighting Crim’s evolving influence in the Senate, early skepticism, and eventual prominence through persistent work and key committee roles. The piece contrasts early impressions with later impact on currency policy and public life.
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