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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
3
Financier Harriman speaks of sincerity and aims to prove critics wrong. He recalls funding the Westward rail and Pony Express projects, asserting his plan to build the greatest railroad system from the Missouri to the Pacific and to deliver superior transport for the nation.
The piece outlines grand railroad plans to link the Pacific Northwest with Portland and San Francisco, praising cheaper freight and faster development of a nation’s resources. It notes costs near 200 million dollars and a mountain-transit route through rugged terrain, with engineers aiming for a passenger train grade near 266 feet per mile and dramatic progress on the transcontinental link.
Relatives mourn the sudden death of a local figure, survived by his wife. The deceased, identified as Ho Ty, formerly known as Doward Stueby, passed away in unclear circumstances, prompting condolences from the community.
News item describes a local store, Indiana Furniture Co, advertising a rebuilding sale. The snippet references a city, a funeral, and a family tragedy, with unclear dates and details. The readable text centers on a store sale and a somber incident in the same report.
The fragmented OCR reads Gold Anvil Flour mest Aime in Pelccity with few readable details. Nonspecific phrasing obscures date names or events, leaving only a generic reference to a flour product and a place that resembles Pelccity, not a clear news item.
Fragmented OCR reveals Professor Coleberd preparing to enroll at Chicago University then study across Europe. Mentions travel to Berlin, Montreal, and other places as he shifts toward distant academic paths and marriage considerations.
A garbled obituary note reports a man found dead in bed at a wharf area location. The text mentions health concerns and a possible ship or residence connection but is severely corrupted, leaving key identities and dates unclear.
Alton Parker, fresh from a parish visit, spoke for William Jennings Bryan and discussed potential gubernatorial prospects. He noted surprising Democratic support in the West and mixed Republican views on the ticket, with businessmen weighing Bryan’s influence and campaign dynamics.
A fragmentary local note outlines amateur curling activity with scattered names and venues. It mentions near term games planned on a Sunday afternoon, and references clubs and streets such as Sprual Canet and Phyettie street. The text also lists several individuals and makes vague scheduling remarks without complete details.
Large crowds flocked to the Angola district fair with thousands attending daily. Vendors reported brisk business as attendees enjoyed rides, games, and local exhibits amid festive activities throughout the event.
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Review praises Clarence Hennett's Cha Holy Ci as a triumph in religious drama. The article notes demand for high quality, real impact, and declares the opening production by Mangser Fine will feature a first class artist and elaborate scenery. Opening Monday arleragon slated with new acts and stage work completed in Chicago.
A theater notice promotes The Sunny Side of Broadway at the Majestic, highlighting a lavish cast of forty tuners and singers. It notes the stock company’s strength and promises a diversified evening of comedy, song, and spectacle for Sunday audiences.
In Indiana on September 24 troops from the Twenty Seventh Infantry and Fifteenth and other units prepare to join the National Guard. The mobilization, described in the dispatch, places the forces under national guard command for duty in Kentucky.
Fragmentary obit notes Sackville-West’s death in London with references to relatives, diplomatic figures, and a request to the U.S. president. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a high profile obituary with mentions of Sackville-West and a diplomat.
A fragmented OCR item notes Professor Wat Watkins was notifiedabout an event. The text references a meeting, dates, and institutions but is garbled. Names and places are unclear, leaving the core fact partially obscured.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a poker money recovery attempt and scattered names such as White Minh Ch and Withers. The garbled lines imply a late night card game, possible bets, and unnamed participants, but the exact actions, dates, and outcomes are unreadable.
Thousands braved cool weather at the Air Dome as audiences thronged performances. The bill, including the famed act at the Milly, drew strong audience support and is set to continue into the final week before the Chijestic theater opens its stock season on Labor Day.
Special train excursion to the casino offers round trip tickets at a low rate. Passengers will be entertained by Miss Gladys Brown and Miss Bernice Rethwehl with songs including Wait For Me Where the Lilacs Bloom. The casing orchestra performs for the voyage, and children are welcome.
Eugene V. Debs, Socialist candidate for president, tours St Louis area delivering notes of his platform. The crowd estimates and local speakers report strong support, with Debs urging unity and critique of government policies amid broader socialist outreach.
A garbled report describes a teachers meeting at Ant and Lafayette Pleasowsion with Superintendent Falger and a chairmanship by Sindia Hand Wisconsin. The text marks a formal session with multiple speakers and a focus on permanent chair while noting an institute and timing details that are unreadable.
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