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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
3
A late 19th to early 20th century editorial discusses Theodore Roosevelt's reform methods, Upton Sinclair's muckraking influence, and the public's response. It weighs the merits and risks of crusading leadership, the role of yellow journalism, and how reform movements evolve amid political change and historical hindsight.
Fragmentary text discusses attitudes toward a presidential nominee and party loyalties. It mentions avowed supporters, workers, and courthouse crowds, noting past political shifts and possible voter intent, with references to dollars spent on campaigning and projections of support.
A florid late era fantasy lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a larger-than-life figure shaping a future of progress and spectacle. It envisions his enduring influence across politics and society, calling on readers to cherish his eight-year presidency and reflect on the path to March 4, 1909.
W N Shaffer of Paulding a successful businessman and partner in Shatter Brus and Antwerp stores seeks the Democratic nomination for state senator in the Thirty second district. The 39 year old married father of three aims to defeat Senator Denman at the Bryan convention and also back Mooney of Auglaize as the other Democratic candidate.
Warsaw representatives won eight first prizes at the annual music and recitation contest between Warsaw and Winona held at the M E church in Warsaw. Prizes went to Joseph Lessig for violin solo, Harriet Doswell for recitation, Elmer Hank and Mayd Stephens for tenor and bass duet, Margaret for piano solo, Ethel Dickey for contralto, Elmer Fonk for tenor, Ethel and Laura Dickey for soprano and alto duet, Pioyé Stephens for baritone, the Escies quartet for ladies, Agnes Stiemap for soprano solo, with a large crowd despite rain.
Friends of Hon. W. H. Wells circulate petitions for a representative bid with many signatures from influential men. Wells has not consented and petitions continue to circulate, the report notes.
Representatives of twenty four breweries in St Louis and vicinity and of the Brewery workers unions tonight signed new contracts ending the strike that had tied up 3 500 brewery workers for several weeks in the St Louis area.
Three months or more in arrears after April 1st will cause newspapers to lose mail privileges. Postmaster Hanna will require proof all subscribers are paid. The Journal-Gazette urges timely payments, or a government report may be filed.
Coroner and police conclude Lana Ziechmann and Carl Bemthaler died at the hands of a third party after bodies found in woods near Busid Heights Hondas. Motive and identity of the alleged slayer remain unsolved.
In a recent event supporters of Conn plan a banquet at St Buckles to honor participants active in its interests. The gathering aims to celebrate contributions by notable figures prior to a key political moment in the state.
Dr L W Tenant who went to Fort Wayne for an operation two weeks ago has recovered and will return home at Thursday noon from the Lutheran hospital. He plans to resume practice soon if his health permits.
The fifth annual statement of the People’s Trust Company shows substantial asset growth over the past five years, with assets rising by over $60,000 in actual figures and dividends benefiting citizens. The report notes the bank’s expansion mirrors city growth, with many residents owning property and saving through the company rather than paying rent.
Mrs Caroline Beckman of Adama township died Wednesday morning at St Josephs Hospital at age 24 from a complication of disease. The remains were sent to Schono undertaking establishment for burial and will be taken to the home in Adama township this evening.
A fragmented list of political notices shows candidates declaring runs for Allen county offices including representative, sheriff, clerk, recorder, coroner, trustee, treasurer, and prosecuting attorney. The notices cite democratic primary decisions and voter will as guiding factors with various signatories and editors publishing the appeals.
The Illinois operators vote to close state coal mines April 1 until a new agreement with miners is reached. In Pennsylvania, Western miners' conference fails to agree, shutting down bituminous mines tonight for an indefinite period, idling about 30,100 union workers and 10,090 nonunion miners.
Mareba Hugl McGowan president of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company and director general in the Midwest of Liebig interests is seriously ill at his home. Physicians report his condition alarming though not fatal and expect a long recovery before he can attend his office. Also noted is a relapse of a long heart trouble accompanying a bronchitis attack.
On and after April 1 1908 the undersigned trust companies will close on Saturdays at 5 p m The Tri State Loan and Trust Co The People s Trust Co The Citizens Trust Co continue operations other days as normal and inform patrons of the new closing time.
The Hibbert Painters and Paper Hangers union with forty two members votes to strike March 31 in Elerary Inj listing demands. Painters seek 23 percent or 28 cents more per hour while paper hangers want 2 cents or 36 cents per hour. Contractors say they cannot afford higher wages and warn of substituting nonunion labor.
Bir Fenty C Noack, a fallant syluer from Parl Wayne, $5 homa to spend B furlough at tye a TOMA WHA hie unt, Mra. William Walda, of 1h Ertestrbat. with whom he has spent most of th it Mr. Wondt is a reveeant in Troop H Fourth cavalry, and returned stam Sore.
The passage notes a second term in the Philippines for a named general, with involvement in the Battle where a general was killed. Mr Noack holds many relics from the war and recalls old friends while stationed at Port Suellimy Minnesota.
Prince de Sagunasnic at the Waldorf Astoria says he cannot speak for the future while denying an earlier report of marriage to Mme Gould. He departs for homeland to France in April as legal counsel discusses the estate codicil ruling. Mme Gould and her children recover from bronchitis and prepare for Europe trip as disputes over consent of executors and division of shares loom.
Officials began removing the right of way for a southern extension from Decatur to Berne with plans to reach Richmond and Celina. The Berne Commercial club holds the land. Auditor Kelly toured the area. A $2 Chicago excursion is planned for April 1 from Fort Wayne, with connections to Nickel Plate trains from nearby towns.
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