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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
8
The battleship Liberté of the French Navy caught fire while at Toulon, with magazines exploding and nearly five hundred men reported dead or missing. Firefighters battled the blaze as the ship endured a catastrophic event in port.
A massive explosion aboard the Liberte at Toulon sank the ship early this morning after a magazine detonation. Death toll estimates range from 309 to over 850 with many from nearby warships. The blast smashed armor and rigging, blew debris across the harbor, and prompted a frantic effort to rescue sailors as several vessels burned or sank.
A Marion County judge ruled the proposed Marshall constitution is unconstitutional. The decision holds the people alone may create a new constitution through a constitutional convention, not the general assembly. The ruling pauses plans for a referendum and will be appealed to the state supreme court.
A opening session of the annual HaUOHal for Karve DleR opened with speakers condemning old farming methods and urging social and agricultural reforms. About 3,600 delegates attended as Gov. Herbert S. Hadhey welcomed them and urged advanced farming techniques to raise productivity and improve living costs.
Fragmented OCR note details Evanaville and Indianapolis September 26 as the Indiana league holds a discussion on designating cities as wet. Unclear text mentions labor federation influence and a move to regularize annual events in cities designated as wet.
A prisoner leaped from a high wall near a Michigan county jail, badly injuring himself but escaping custody. He was found by officers and taken to a hospital, then returned to the jail yard under guard as authorities moved to resume proceedings.
Governor Marshall praised German citizens during the annual terms day celebration in Evanavilly Tol Sen, addressing thousands gathered from nearby areas. The parade featured 5000 members of German societies, with officials highlighting German history, arts, and contributions to American life.
In a mistaken account from Legansport, Mubsl Howard, a stenographer for the county treasurer, attempted to swat a fly during a community event. Howard fell from her chair, breaking her wrist, while the fly allegedly escaped unharmed.
A town meeting of the philanthropy department discussed action to deter young girls from engaging with men on the streets. They urged stronger enforcement and public warnings, citing dangers of late night loitering and escorts. The plan involves police and civic groups to protect youths and curb disruptive behavior.
Herman Mackwitz and colleagues from German societies gather in Washington to elect leaders and plan international education initiatives. The event features vote tallies and names such as Lia Fayette, Holagatng, and Mckwitz, outlining aims for a United alliance and external meeting.
A tenuous report from Dayton notes a central flag ceremony with limited readable details. The fragmented text references awards and individuals tied to a central figure, but specifics are unclear due to the damaged source.
Tax specialists debated reform measures at the Minneapolis session as the Illinois Tax Commission discussed proposals. Speakers urged careful budgeting and noted potential impacts on individual and corporate filings during the conference.
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