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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
9
The article chronicles John W. Kern's husky voice and strong health at a large dinner in Harrison Street. It notes crowd reactions, Kern greeting attendees, and discussing campaign prospects including predictions of a Democratic victory amid state politics.
Willis Cliveay, formerly of Ligonier, dies in Elkhart at age 89 due to pneumonia. He passed away at his daughter Mrs George Alors home, after living here previously and near his daughter in Indiana. Funeral arrangements include burial in Hard Thesis and Gator’s service with De Nebelst dhe Uniden Brerrett clergy.
The deceased, a married woman aged years, leaves her husband and children. Funeral arrangements for several family members are announced with services at local churches and private interment. Details include a funeral home address and private service times for relatives.
Adams County reports a surge of marriage licenses amid a long list of couples, including James McLeithy of Fort Wayne and Agnes Teriraad, both in their late twenties, tied for matrimony at the county clerk’s office. Additional couples include Homer Stuckey and Carrie Thorman among others during the period.
Referring to the coercion of the money power, Kern accuses opponents of buying voters. He warns that moneyed influence is trying to sway Indiana voters as he tours Logansport, Wabash, and other towns. Kern urges unity for democracy and criticizes Bryan’s supporters as split while promising to resume engagements.
A large crowd welcomed Congressman Chiytau Gore and other speakers at a Decatur reception. The procession to City Hall featured bands, national colors, and hundreds of attendees as a formal address and parade unfolded through Third Street toward Monroe Street.
Joseph Keller and Phillip Rappaport led a German language meeting in Sasngerbund Hall, Indianapolis, arguing for personal liberty and religious freedom while opposing Prohibition. Speakers criticized the Republican Party for pushing liquor laws, urged voters to defend liberty, and noted thousands could lose jobs without policy change.
A dam蒿aged fragment recounts a dining and director meeting at Hotel Anthony Direct. The event at the Wayne city hall drew many attendees including managers and numerous named guests with lively descriptions of supper and savory dishes.
Warsaw residents Sue to challenge a will in county court. The case centers on a contested inheritance and unnamed relatives seek to overturn provisions they allege misstate heirs and legal heirs. Local filings show contested executorship and potential distribution disputes among family members.
Fragmented OCR mentions a relative and harness theme with unclear names and terms. Readable bits include references to Betty, Allen, and a set of garbled terms. No clear incident, date, or location emerges from the legible text.
A garbled account depicts a contested political scene around a judge named William T. Vesey and candidate Joiner, with patrons of saloons and youth unrest cited. The text references police actions, a missing or contested affidavit, and community tensions centered on enforcement against minors and alleged political influence.
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