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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
A large turnout attended a Great Evangelistic conference in Winona featuring Dr Gray of Abingdon and speakers on Satan and Christian Science. The event highlighted revival efforts, with regional interest from Michigan and Northern Indiana, and included a lecture series and a planned recital at local Lent churches.
The article notes Roosevelt will not stump for Taft, discusses implications for the Taft campaign, and references a political observer and Taft record in the Philippines, with opinions on medical and personal factors influencing the campaign stance.
A chaotic riot spread through streets as mobs attacked shops and restaurants. Injured include Jim Hayes and William Anderson. police and militia restored order after property destruction and arrests. restaurant wrecked and crowd dispersed under force.
A chaotic mob attacked Black residents and storefronts as unrest spread through the city. Armed outlaws seized rifles, violence erupted in the streets, and a Black man was lynched while authorities scrambled to restore order amid mounting casualties.
A chaotic report describes gunfire aimed at an individual near a courthouse during a nighttime patrol, with quick fire department and infantry response at Harvard Park and nearby areas. No injuries were confirmed as shots rang out and citizens sought protection. escalating violence followed the recent lynching and ongoing racial tensions.
An uneasy dawn in Burninghald as the grand jury investigates alleged rioting linked to a tense labor dispute. Court proceedings opened with warnings against references to agitation while national guardsmen and patrols maintained order near key sites. Local leaders and officers discussed security amid fears of further disturbances.
An obituary notes the death of a former slave who gained freedom, mentioning birthplace in Georgia, emancipation during the Civil War, and relocation to Indiana. It lists surviving relatives and refers to a long life marked by loss, struggle, and eventual independence.
Thousands gathered to observe the 17th anniversary of the orphan home, with morning religious services and an afternoon program at the Driving Park Inn. Rev. Rettig delivered the sermon, praise and offerings noted, and a new building funded by local donations opened during the event. Dinner for guests was served by the St John’s Reformed Church Ladies Society in a large grove dining hall.
An artifact from the Indie ant Salem Reformed church observance describes a day of Ice cream candy and juice dispensaries and an evening feature honoring choirs. a later meeting of the Home Institution directors reported a deficit and capital expenditures for buildings and improvements totaling $220,000 in the treasury and $20,000 for current expenses. Rev B Tut, the capital superintendent, praised growth and energetic work under his administration.
Faded sections describe debates over bank deposit guarantees and state guarantees under a proposed law. Officials note implications for Oklahoma lenders and depositors, citing the need to balance stability with borrower protections while avoiding overreach.
An elderly woman testifies that Marita King assaulted her and dragged her during an incident last Saturday afternoon. Police arrested King after she reported garden theft and threats, with the case proceeding in court this morning as the defense denies the charges.
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