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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

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Republican Committee Debates Governor Nomination

A New York Republican executive meeting discussed gubernatorial nomination strategy amid questions on measuring sentiment before primaries and the convention. Timothy L. Woodrum and other leaders emphasized no action to influence the nomination beyond routine finance and committee decisions.

Ow York Bhor-' Tay Rhowld J Ragubilan Timothy L. Woodrutt Chaisman Republican State Committee Woodrum Gallett Solion Ty Wardrift Chartrain H. Hitchcock Ward New Yorkless Brooker Connectiicut T. Coleman Dupont Delaware George F. Shuidan New York Treweurer National Committee Cocnellus N Iiss Seantro Grae

Judge Hench Tour Sparks Political Gloom and Antietam Visit

Samuel M. Hench banquet marks a long Pennsylvania and Maryland swing. He reflects on Democratic shifts toward Bryan era policies and warns of reform currents shaping November ballots. Hench attends Port Royal reunion with 2,200 attendees and scouts Antietam battlefield during Civil War regiment movements.

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Keenan Foe Leads Complex Betel Cloak Deal

Jonah J. Keenan fronts a controversial contract with Fork Wayne and Wabash ValleyTras ton company for a warding project. Price set at 120,000 dollars with $1,000 term provided. Architect Weatherhorr oversees the Arench structure as construction advances amid approvals and delays.

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Perry Falls From Wagon In Parade Injuring Him

D L Perry, Western Union Telegraph manager, was thrown violently from a wagon during a WHA parade. He suffered injuries but revived after a coma and is expected to be home in a day or two. He was attended by Dr Krall and later taken to his residence on South Lafayette Street.

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Ban on marriages of veterans in Lafayette jur

An Aug. 21 order bans marriages of veterans within a local home. The mandatory probate action requires the county clerk to enforce the prohibition, with officials noting the institution faces income impact from the wedding restrictions. This report records the public notice of the marriage ban and its administrative handling.

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Fragmentary report from Lauben County lakes crime note

An incomplete report mentions Deputy Revemin Chliestor te P Bharp and activity around Lauben County lakes. Text is garbled with misread names and dates, making specifics unclear. Assertions of funerals unions and disrupted competition appear, but details are largely unintelligible.

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Atlanta Toll and Devastation Reported After Flood

Reports from Atlanta and surrounding Georgia towns describe immense property damage and numerous deaths. Augusta and the Nixon warehouse area suffered heavy losses with homes washed from foundations. South Carolina and North Carolina also report significant flooding damage and casualties.

Weather Halts Traffic As Atlantas Flood Dampens Town

Storms hit Atlanta and nearby areas with heavy rain and rising waters. Telegraph lines fail and bridges destabilize transport while several trains are damaged. Officials warn that evacuation and cleanup will take days as the city scrambles to restore services and safety.

Feathereo Incendiary Fire Reportedly Linked to Sparrow

A distorted draft describes an alleged arson at a former resident’s home involving a sparrow said to deliver pleas and letters. The tale suggests a child saw the bird triggering a rope or cable device, leading to a smoldering blaze and later fire investigation findings. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.

Twenty Nine Bodies Taken From the Mine Shaft

McAlester Olen Aug 27 Rescuers finished clearing Haileyville No 2 mine after an explosion. Twenty five bodies removed with the last man believed accounted for. Nineteen of the dead found near one entrance nine miners burned together. Most will be interred today as bodies rapid decompose after removal from the mine. Haileyville crowded with thousands viewing the casualties.

McAlenter Olen Hailey-Ola Tont Ming No 2 Haileyville Tuurluen Sagt Hileyville

Artist Earle Accused In Domestic Tragedy

The eccentric artist Earle is accused of a violent domestic incident involving his wife Mrs Warle and their baby. A storm of family conflict and allegations unfolds as relatives and a nurse intervene during the Aug 15 confrontation, with police and court procedures looming.

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Noted Democrat of Wisconsin 18 No More

Aged and wealthy Indiana Farber, William F Vilas, dies by own action in Madison Wisconsin following five weeks of illness. Details sketch a career from 1849 birth in Cheltenham to service as postmaster general and secretary of war, with a dramatic incident at his home involving a firearm.

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Quiet hospital inmate raves during escape attempt

An incident at Coalfield describes a mentally distressed man identified as a bolner maker who fled a hospital after swallowing ladiaen, wandered toward Meadway Viaduct, assaulted a constable, and was recaptured after a struggle lasting about fifteen minutes. He was later returned to St Marys Hospital for treatment.

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Lock Up Woman and Then Set House on Fire

A violent incident reports the confinement of a woman and arson at a residence on Viet Dayselt Street. Witnesses describe the assailant threatening and ransacking the home, causing major interior damage and interrupting the family. Police are investigating and searching for the suspect.

Arrest Follows Years of Neglect Says Office

A read-through of court records reveals long neglect and a related arrest in a case involving a man linked to multiple allegations. Witnesses describe ongoing issues and questions about care, with authorities outlining the steps taken to address the matter and protect involved parties.

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