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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
4
Paul Dewitt, a 20 year old from Bluffton, left Autoino Dile School after five days citing discouragement from the teacher about securing a position. He plans to travel to Richmond to seek work in the automotive field.
The 10 day fair opens with horses lined up for the first race at 1:30 pm. Display rings, grand circuit horses, and exhibitions fill the grounds. Managers promise improved streets, comfort for visitors, and new contests including names for three lion cubs by G W Reillins.
A bustling arrival drew visitors from nearby towns to the newly opened exhibition. Organizers reported strong turnout and positive feedback as attendees explored the displayed works and interactive stations.
Dispatches from Baltimore Rochester and Maine show Maine's results strengthening Democratic prospects. Reports quote William J. Bryan supporters and Democratic leaders praising Maine gains as a sign of momentum for the party in November. The Maine vote is depicted as signaling wider gains for Democrats nationwide.
The Majestic theater features performances tonight and Wednesday with Wight Huntington and his company in Dy Hight of Sword. New faces join Lew Hull and Hilda Thomas in Janey Jenkins, a new farce by Pierce Kingsley. The cast includes noted players from Blair and Havin, with mature wit and strong acting roles teased for the upcoming shows.
Patrons at the Casing theater in Etna Green Indiana review a major remodel with a removed rear and a new hound hardsion closing the area. The nearly completed upgrade includes a second story addition to expand patronage and a fresh entertainment lineup promising dramatic improvements. The feature to open upcoming shows includes a novel moving metuen field and enhanced night performances, with claims of unprecedented quality.
A damaged OCR segment outlines leaders facing a party crisis, seeking counsel from top officials and debated succession. It notes potential resignations, a push to appoint or replace, and the risk of government collapse if key allies desert. Names and precise actions are obscured by garbled text.
Oyster Bay reports Bent Roosevelt clarifies stance on Governor Hughes renomination. An executive statement, issued with Secretary Root and Congressman Ducks, says Roosevelt does not dictate but favors Hughes’s renomination, signaling patience for further party negotiations.
Saratoga NY September 14 Ticha Root secretary of state of the United States led the first session of the Republican convention. A temporary organization was set and a resolution praising William Howard Taft was telegraphed to the presidential nominee. The roll included anti gambling and aviation policy figures, with Taft praised, and party leaders anticipated the platform’s final form.
Rye Bluffton Indiana September 14 a man’s marriage is filed in county clerk office. The groom Weinghn Moek adopted the name Mack after a court action. He seeks a legal name change to Mack while his bride Timing will request approval via court. He is a telegraph operator for the Standard Oil company.
Captay Releus of Farmers Mutual reports farm near Hicksville burned by fire destroying three barns and a large number of cattle and horses. Insurance valued loss around 5400 dollars though total damage exceeds that. Firefighters and neighbors aided, with residents displaced and property left ruined.
City council meets this evening to review revised estimates and appropriations for departments. Mayor outlines several recommended allocations and potential cuts while officials discuss funding for public works and safety programs.
Fragmentary report states an alleged wife deserter was found not guilty in Warsaw. The article text is garbled with many unreadable names and places, but indicates a court outcome of acquittal without clear supporting details.
A divorce was granted amid a chaotic docket with unclear details and claims of collusion between the plaintiff and defendant. County records show eight decades of licenses to marry since a prior year, with disputes over terms and aging procedures.
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