Gilbert to Retire From Congress Prompting GOP Shuffle
Longtime Indiana official Gilbert announces imminent retirement from Congress. He credits party unity in the district and says he will support the eventual nominee. Lagrange County Republicans may field Gilhams or Garnard, with Fort Wayne Republicans also considering bids. Gilbert, a Fort Wayne lawyer and former surveyor, state senator, lieutenant governor, served as U.S. representative and led Indiana’s Louisiana Purchase Exposition delegation.
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Gilbert
Washington
Congress
Lagrange County
Clarence C. Gilhams
Sidney K. Garnard
Fort Wayne
Bicknell
Indianapolis
State Committee
Steuben
Steuben County
Indiana
United States Volunteers
Spain
Indiana Commission
St. Louis
Angola
Representative Gilbert Selected as Philippine Judge
Washington reports Representative Gilbert chosen by the president for a first instance judge position in the Philippines with a salary of 4500. He will resign from Congress at the end of the current session and depart for the islands around July 1. Twenty five first instance judges serve in the Philippines. The appointment came from the president on Secretary Taft's recommendation and Gilbert departed Washington within six hours to settle affairs. The renomination convention for him was postponed.
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Washington
Gilbert
Court of First Instance
Philippines
Congress
Islands
Taft
Judge rules on Hanly Sherrick case details unclear
Judge McCullough ruled that Governor Hanly's construction of Sherrick's act regarding securities was not competent to determine intent. The indictment centers on Sherrick allegedly using funds for his own use. The defense argued to introduce Hanly's letter directing securities be assigned to a trustee, with resignation contingency. The trial featured jurors retreating during the argument.
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McCullough
Hanly
Sherrick
A. C. Harris
Mr. Sherrick
John E. Reed
Auditor’s
Four Civic Federation Members Visit Fort Wayne Briefly
Four members of the National Civic Federation municipal ownership committee stopped in Fort Wayne Sunday to study local conditions before continuing east. The visitors included Prof. Frank J. Goodnow of Columbia University, Walton Clark of United Gas Improvement, William J. Clark of General Electric, and Edward A. Moffet, secretary of the public ownership commission.
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National Civic Federation Committee
Municipal Ownership Committee
National Civic Federation
Frank J. Goodnow
Columbia University
Walton Clark
United Gas Improvement Company of
Philadelphia
Wiliam J. Clark
Foreign Department
General Electric Company of
New York
Edward A. Moffet
Public Ownership, Commission
The
Bricklayer and Mason
Bricklayers’ and ‘Masons’ Union
Fort Wayne
Landing
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
As-Mede
Wabash
S. B. Bond
Barres
A. Priel
New. York
Syndicate Buys H C Paul Farm for Glendale Acres
A Fort Wayne syndicate has purchased the Henry C Paul farm of 300 acres along the Southwestern interurban line two miles from the new industrial area. They will plat acre tracts for suburban homes to be marketed as Glendale Acres with Glendalia as the interurban station. W E Doud named agent for surveys. Fort Wayne Trust Co. holds title for purchasers.
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Henry C Paul
Fort Wayne
Glendale Acres
Glendalia
W. E. Doud
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Mrs Schwab Guards Spouse Says Charles Schwab Resting
New York reports Charles M Schwab was confined to his bedroom after a long western trip and would not see anyone for several days. Mrs Schwab insisted he was not ill, claiming the public is entitled to her statement and asserting she will control his actions.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Wall Street
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
Carnegie public library to open in Decatur soon
The article notes the upcoming opening of the Carnegie library in Decatur. It also reports a pledge drive in Goshen for a Mennonite church hospital needing 5 000 dollars from citizens to proceed. Additionally, Col J A Jones of Kendallville is elected colonel of the Ninth Indiana Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias.
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Carnegie Public Library
Decatur
Mennonite Church
Goshen
J. A. Jones
Kendallville
Ninth Regiment
Indiana
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Wallace Jones
Wabash
Philippines
Angola
Row It Affected Him in Muted Sea Dispatch
A fragmentary sea era exchange shows Marlin Spyke-Say addressing a "dog watch" figure Ratlin Reefs-Why with taunts about snarling and growling, indicating mood and crew hierarchy aboard the vessel.
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Marlin Spyke
Ratlin
Proof of It. Luis Rhino You Seem Very Clever
A fragmented line suggests a note about proving a point and a cryptic comment toward Luis Rhino You. The readable portion hints at a casual remark rather than a formal statement or event. Further context is unreadable.
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Luis Rhino
Bowser Spends Sad Evening Over News of Death
Bowser reveals to his wife that his friend Joe Birdsall has died in Texas a month ago. The pair share a somber moment as Mr Bowser breaks the news and hints at troubling times ahead for their household.
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McClure, Phillips & Co
Bowser
Mr. Bowser
Joe Birdsall
Texas
Rivalry Ends in Brawl Over Dead Friend
In a domestic scan of a quarrel, Mr Bowser defends a neighbor’s right to play music at his own home while Mrs Bowser protests. After a confrontation fueled by memories of a dead schoolmate Joe Birdsall, Bowser storms next door and is flung onto the snow in a violent altercation.
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Joe Birdsall
Mrs. Bowser
Joe
Wisconsin
Joe’ Birdaalle
Texas
Mr. Bowser
Nancy
Word of honor ends in tragedy in Chicago rumor
In Chicago News style the exchange recalls Biggs noting that Brown kept his word by dying after forty years since he proposed to an aunt of Diggs. Diggs confirms the aunt refused him and Brown has ceased to live, a grim punchline to a boastful claim.
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Biggs
Old Brown
Diggs
Brown
Chicago News
A Doubtful Advantage quoted by Miss Cayenne
A Washington Star quote frames sarcasm as a mixed gift. Miss Cayenne notes sarcasm can politely offend those who might bore you, suggesting its value is situational and contingent on social response.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Pain Location Noted By Doctor Now Giles
The dialogue records Giles describing a persistent pain in an old location. The speaker asks where the pain is felt while Doctor Now asks for exact location and tries to pinpoint it.
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Giles
Case for Humane Society
Fragmentary note references Humane Society case in dispute or appeal. Details unclear due to OCR errors. contains stray letters and broken words.
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Case For Humane’ Society
Sewing Room Mischief Sparks Domestic Debate
Mrs. Duzzit complains about a sewing room wreckage caused by mysterious misplacement of needles threads and scissors. Mr. Duzzit reveals he caused the mess while trying to one up her tidying by rearranging papers and books.
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Mrs. Duzzit
Mr. Duzzit
Answer in the fewest words you can says judge
A learned judge asks a woman to give a minimal answer about whether she saw the plaintiff among a motor car, dogcart, and carriage while crossing with a baby. The query probes timing and positioning of the child and vehicles during the street scene.
How It Happened in a Hermit’s Cave
A man explains his hermit life after an auto breakdown near a farm region. He tore his car to pieces and hid in a cave, attempting to reassemble it while enduring neighbors’ jeers as a nonremunerative occupation. He notes a possible rain coming from the northeast.
I Would Like to Be Married But I Cannot Draw It
A school drawing hour prompts pupils to sketch future roles. One girl shows an empty slate and explains she would like to be married but does not know how to draw it. The quip highlights childlike innocence about life plans.
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New York
The Maid's Distinction
London Tatler notes a gentleman caller to a young woman, claiming to be her brother. The dialogue highlights class and social etiquette themes common in courtship reporting of the era.
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London Tatler
Matrimony Pun Cited As Worse Than Crime
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip depicts an exchange where an old lady asks what 1164 is in for and he replies he was caught in two crimes, worse than murder or robbery, namely matrimony.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Her Little Scheme
Two friends discuss Miss Vane on the avenue wearing a new hat cocked to one side as if she aimed to attract attention. Miss Vane admits she tilted it deliberately to be noticed, in a brief Philadelphia Press item.
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Tess
Miss Vane
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Goodbye Pork Sassidge Time in Kansas City
The Kansas City Times notes the arrival of spring work with chants of farewell to pork sausage season. Birds and wildlife signal change as geese fly and cattle seek pasture while crops and harvest gear prepare for seed time. The poem-like piece looks forward to fresh foods and seasonal abundance with regional flavor.
Lessons on Jesus and the Golden Texts from Matthew and Luke
A 1906 devotional outline by Rev. D. M. Stearna presents ten lessons from the life of Jesus. Topics include shepherds and wise men, the boy Jesus, his baptism and temptation, calling fishermen, miracles in Capernaum, forgiveness, beatitudes, and the tongue versus temper. Each lesson links to a golden text and supporting scriptures. Oct rug.
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Jesus
City of
David
Israel
Judah
Jacob
Nazareth
Gethsemane
Calvary
Lukely
God
Capernaum
Jesus of Nazareth
Christ
Jesus Christ
Harry’s Refusal to Drink Testimony of a Mother’s Prayers
In New York, Harry resists a saloon offer, recalling his Mamma’s prayer that saved him from drinking. He explains his decision to friends who vow to abstain, inspired by his mother’s guidance and the moral weight of a promised resolve.
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Harry
New York
New York City
Jersey City
New Country
Tom Ankers
Adam Wagner
Tom
Court fills vacancy in administration case
A local court names HY Jackman as administrator for the estate of 3 B. Thomas, after filings in the probate matter. The order outlines duties of administration and the executor’s authority to manage assets pending final settlement.
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HY Jackman
B. Thomas
Temperance Points And A New York Horse Fine
A New York man was arrested and fined $25 for giving his horse a pint of whisky. At a Cincinnati charities conference E G Torrence notes that 92 percent of 278 boys aged 10 to 15 in the Illinois reformatory smoke cigarettes.
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W. E H. Gladstone
New York
Cincinnati
E. G. Torrence
Illinois Reformatory
Why Women Hate Strong Drink
Dr. H G Holland argues that the hunger and despair of women with drunken husbands should alarm women into cursing strong drink. The piece portrays alcohol as a social evil contributing to domestic misery and moral decline.
Widow and two children sue over murder weapon use
Plaintiffs allege in a civil suit that the defendant intended to use a weapon to harm the murdered man, bringing claims on behalf of the widow and two children. The filing details liability and damages sought.
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Bamael
Barles
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