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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment alludes to guidance on fortune and mining and mentions worry trust and judges. The text is incomplete, with phrases like the way to fortuyge is in mining and Dont Worry plus, far good might ani trust the Judes.
A garbled political text attacks Biige Vesey for denouncing opponents in the rolling mill district and courting saloonkeepers and patrols. It cites his letters to voters, ties him to a Pennsylvanian ship fame, and rails against his Republican ticket bid while accusing him of misrepresentation and self interest amid broader party turmoil.
A garbled report from Davenport describes Gerrian Liberals staging a campaign parade and a disturbance in Indianapolis. It mentions a large turnout, a boat, and a protest at a public house. The piece references Governor Course and possible demonstrations involving political figures and local crowds.
Citizens voice strong opinions about Judge Vesey after incidents described at Obi Dunks and in Vesey’s mining matters. Journal-Record claims balanced coverage but readers accuse the paper of bias while urging court actions and policy scrutiny amid ongoing local tensions.
A garbled passage critiques self styled moralists and a judge named Vesey. It labels a senator Fleming remark as revealing hypocrisy and notes the tension between public virtue and political posturing. The fragment hints at themes of honesty, accountability, and media amplification.
John A Bushman presents himself as a capable and trustworthy candidate for Wayne Township assessor. The piece argues the office handles millions in property values, cites past local mismanagement and omissions by previous officials, and extols Bushman’s education, experience, upright character, and reliability as the right choice to fix the assessment record and ensure fair taxation.
An Indianapolis News summary outlines Judge Taft's position on labor wage reductions in the Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific case. It contrasts Taft's stance with other judges, noting that Taft faced criticism for a decision allowing wage cuts under a federal receiver. The piece discusses whether Taft was unfriendly to labor, the legal rationale, and broader political implications amid 1908 tariff and labor debates, ending with local reaction and a call to vote straight Democratic.
Fragmented OCR reveals a critique of Watson, questioning his policy stance and financial decisions. The text references debates over wages, factory openness, and public living conditions, suggesting tension between workers and leaders. The garbled lines imply a call for scrutiny of Mr. Watson’s actions and economic policy.
The Scottish Rite cathedral project prompts speculation that Fort Wayne will host the 32nd Masonic degree locally. Previously candidates journeyed to Indianapolis for the honor, with recent officer selections and dispensation pending. The annual fall convocation is planned for November, with officers announced and degrees anticipated.
Washington Oct 28 Major John A Carson resumes active leadership of the Bureau of Manufacturers. He brings renewed vigor and personal supervision to the important and far reaching bureau, with a deep understanding of its work and the challenges ahead.
Fragmentary text notes a debate over advertising rights and the necessity of reading answer ads. The source hints at a clash between merchants and company promotions, mentioning the phrase Company de Resp Croix and an assertion that ads are as necessary as merchants’ promotions.
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