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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

9

MachinistsSplit Over Gompers Censure Resolution

Anger grips Friendship Lodge No. 3 as a narrowly passed resolution censuring Samuel Gompers prompts claims the move was rushed for political effect. Officers say a full attendance would have produced a different result, with about 90 percent backing Gompers and a minority opposing the measure.

Friendship Lade No. 3 International Association Af Machinists Gompers Iain Leber Iti Mzitier Sototlan Union Marsts Thauntay Pusel Tinetein Mr. Gompers Actosade Federation of Labor Norfolk Mada Hk & Quint Iurge Canton Gonpers Referanduin

Auburn residents seek to set aside land deal verdict

A disputed land swap in Auburn involving Frances Roopengarder and a Noble county resident ended at dusk with a jury verdict for the plaintiffs. The exchange traded Auburn properties for an eighty acre farm near Wal Lake in Mobis County. Damages of 50 plus court costs and attorney fees awarded. four Kiggers were among jurors. The verdict directs restoration of Aubur n properties to the original owners and flags the case for entry.

Fist News Auburn Ind Frances Jug Marie Roopengarder Noble County Auturn Wal Lake Mobis County Mackland Elam. Hollman and Moody Bintity Baxter and Brown Force

Steuben County Lad Captivates Dekalb Bride

A Steuben County man and a Dekalb County bride wed in Aubur, Indiana, after a local justice arranged a presentable ceremony. The bride, 28, is Hattie Nichols, daughter of Kat Nichols, a farmer north of Butler, while the groom is Perry Teagher, 73, son of Christopher Deaber, a farmer in Otsego township. The couple plan farm life together, despite a prior marriage ending in divorce in 1904.

Aubur Ind Justice Green Notmty Ute Salle Steu~ Ber Die Justian Narties Butler Perry Teagher Teventy Christopher Deaber Otsego Township Steubenounty

Denies Oath Start for Wornets Nest Declared

In Rist News Bureau Bina Green of Indiana reports that Charles Meek of Etna Township denied an oath made by William Alt of fare county shelf and the oathists attempt to owlatn.

Rist Bina Green Charles Meek Etna Township William Altatin Owlatn

Recipe for daily propirations and tonics described

A garbled recipe claims a daily preparation costing about two cents can be made at home using small bottles and various ingredients including Tune Wathy Cologne Spirits and Eppolone kin randy. The text loosely outlines quantities and steps, noting a three to nine month usage period and warnings about cost, safety, and potential harm.

Lowe Thenunifselired Osha Tune Wathy Ceynney Vane

Former Sheriff Sued for Return of Fees in Kosciusko Case

In Kosciusko County court at Warsaw an action was filed by Republicans seeking the return of 1400 dollars allegedly obtained by former Sheriff Mahie from closing bailiffs and attending the circuit court the commissioner's court and from summoning special deputies and grand juries The suit names the former county officers and indicates more actions against other county officials may follow.

Kist News Warsaw Fact Koscius Sheri Wo Mahie

Foremost Orators of County Coming to Bluffton

In Bluffton Indiana October 32 the county committees plan two days of speeches by three top orators. On Tuesday Senator Beveridge will speak on his special train. Wednesday Jane Kern, Democratic VP candidate, arrives with his party on a special train. That night Governor Hanly will deliver a talk.

Dy Elst Bluffton Ind Italianas Beverides Jaine W. Kern Hanly

CHURUBUSCO'S LAST SALOON TO SHUT AFTER NOVEMBER 7

CHURUBUSCO Indiana faces the closure of its final saloon after November 7 under a blanket remonstrance ordered by the board of commissioners. The move leaves the town without a saloon for the next thirty months at least. several establishments have already closed.

Kist Churubusco Ind Thory Board of Commissioners

Derryman J Canefield's cash theft ends in empty chest

Kendallville Indiana Oct report says a tool chest was stolen from J Canefield's residence. Thieves hid, broke the chest in the woods, but only a small amount of money remained missing. Investigators say the guilty party has not been identified.

Mist News Kendallville Ind Derryman J. Canefield Diamond Street Canfield Hue Leen Funnd

Vandals disturb religious meetings near Dunkard church

Vandals rapped on doors broke window glass and shouted at worshippers in a Dunkard church on Smith Street causing disruption. Police were drawn into the affair after several strikes over past fights. A month earlier an unknown person reportedly broke in and stole 86 trem 2 collection box.

Smith Street

Re v. Tery Aba to Return to India for Mission Work

The Rev Tery Aba and colleagues with roots in this region plan to depart for India, sailing from New York in November after seven years abroad. They have buried four children in their mission lands and intend to resume their religious duties in India. Separately, James S Adams vs Charles C Hess reached the Justice of the Peace court over a disputed onion field lease and division, with twenty five witnesses and a small land value of six dollars in contention. a ruling was expected today.

Buregu Y Columata Ind Kev Adam Ehey Sionarias North Mane Simmer Fadia New York al Saily Initia Eathen Aid James S& Adama Charles C. Flose Atttorney

First Voters Club Parade At Fort Wayne

About forty Kendalville residents attended the First Voters Club parade in Fort Wayne. The event featured a Republican speaker and a public audience, with coverage noting the turnout and the political display in the city.

Voters’ Club Fort Wayne Kist Kendallvolt Ind Eich Ander Colonel Jones T & CL Gantop Port Wayne Wayne

Cattle Killed in Railroad Crossing Incident Reported

A garbled Kendallville dispatch notes a railroad crossing collision involving cattle and a car. The brief mentions a Danville area likely derailment and a motorist surprised by the accident, with limited readable details on injuries or exact location.

Butler Lady Given Divorce Custody and Alimony

Mrs Vesta Ames of Butler is granted a legal separation from Charles Ames and awarded custody of Thelma three and Margaret five months, plus $200 in alimony. Also covered are Indiana cases: Charles Wiel pleads from not guilty to guilty to an assault with intent to kill, fined $10. A deaf Waterloo teen case elicits sympathy as the youth’s home abuse and neglect are detailed and the judge suspends sentence for good behavior.

Auburn Ind Vesta Ames Butler Charles Ames Thelma Margaret Indiana Charles Wiel Charles Smith Dekalb Ralph Samerhth Waterloo Ife Tide Bratton

Unclear OCR fragment on local arrest and confinement

A fragmented police note notes a suspect held in jail following an arrest. It references ongoing verification by local authorities and hints at concerns about adequacy of punishment. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.

Yerkes Mansion Sells Mortgage Foreclosure Threat

New York Oct 2 The Yerkes mansion at Bith Avenue and Sixty-Sixth Street may be sold for foreclosure. The surviving widow Mary A Verkss faces a total indebtedness of 242226 held by the Original Life Insurance Company, with a mortgage on the property unpaid. Yerkes’ will provides that after his wife’s death the mansion be taken by a commission including the mayor and four appointees of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

New York Yerkes Bith Avenue Contants

Kern and Hig Party in Decatur Next Tuesday

Decatur October 22 The Kern party schedules a visit to Decatur on Tuesday, not Wednesday as once planned. Speakers include J W Kern Henry J Claytor and Charles D Carter along with other leading figures from Oklahoma Iowa West Virginia and Alabama.

Decatur Rist Decatu Kern Party Conmites J. W. Kern Henry J2. Claytor Alabama Denver Conven Hryans Charles D. Carter Dia Oklahoma James Th. Wee~ Cer Iowa Statesman Congensaman H. JD. Flood West Virginia On. B. Smith Iyaha! Clana Brewery Ant Vredt Svick Garrett Peat 7Y WIL Arriva Tort

Ten youths mock Tippecanoe club in drum parade

Ten young men, sons of their fathers, mocked the Tippecanoe club in a Journal-Gazette office scene last night. They carried lard cans as drums and, despite crude appearances, proclaimed themselves loyal American democrats. Names mentioned include Walter Kruse, Lewis Holman, Alfred Waldo, Charles Holnin, George Meingren, Herbert Scherer, Carl Bally, William Ross, and Reherer.

Journal-Gazette Tippecanoe Club Walter Kruse Lewis Holman Alvred Waldo Charles Holnin George Meingren Herbert Scherer Carl Bally William Ross Meh Reherer

Auburn Wreck Locked Up and Fined for Drunkenness

Liorehall Brown of Auburn arrested James Chapman in a morning incident during a daily routine. Chapman, with a years long record, faced a drunkenness charge and alleged theft from saloons. Reports note Chapman had pursued priesthood study but failed to complete.

Auburn Wreck Auburn Ind Liorehall Brown James Chapman

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