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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
2
A garbled Fort Wayne page mixes political debate with party tensions. It cites delegates to Roosevelt and Watso, Indiana conventions, and a proposed gubernatorial bid, alongside church transfers and public health pleas. The piece reflects GOP discouragement, intra party maneuvering, and local clergy changes.
Tditar Sol Watkinway of We Tndlaa- Che Independent spoke in the city about changes and 4 percent resident history. The Indiana democracy nominated Thommy Jr Marshall as governor candidate, praising him as a strong, intellectual party figure and non aligned with factions, pledging a campaign of oratory.
The county's board, including Lonkel Wyss and Franke, plans a 9 a.m. meeting at Hellers Corhers to join Whitley county officials and push a river bridge project 13 miles from the city. Court actions include Bowman vs Bartenick for work injuries worth 3000, and several divorce and property disputes.
CENGALLVILLE personals note arrivals and visits as Miss Cora Rabins returns home after Goshen visit. Miss Guthrie from Watering attends as guest of Mr and Mrs Treeh. An Ing. April 1 visitor at Auburn and a visitor from New Haven are also listed among social notices.
In New York on April 6 counsel filed in supreme court a suit for annulment of Evelyn Thaw and Harry Thaw’s marriage on the ground Thaw was insane at the time of the ceremony. Papers were served on Mrs Thaw weeks earlier. Judge Kendrick appointed Robert Deyo as referee to take testimony within three days. Thaws’ counsel consented to the referee. Daniel OReilly said Thyely Thaw will call for testimony on Saturday.
A flood of political notices from Allen and Adams counties lists numerous candidates for local posts including senator recorder trustee and representative. Names such as TROUART B. KELLY RABEL JAGOR WAGNER JOLIN A BUSITMAN and others declare intent to run in the Democratic primary with votes cast May 1, 1908.
Samuel Gompers of the AFL told a House judiciary subcommittee that organized labor prefers exemption from the Sherman act rather than rely on amendatory registration. He argued against an interstate boycott provision tied to coal commissions and highlighted concerns voiced by the National Civic Federation and Prof F W Jenks. The hearing, featuring Law and Jenks, elicited sharp questions as lawmakers pressed for clarity on labor’s stance.
Secretary Taft criticizes William Jennings Bryan as inconsistent in Omaha. The address defends McKinley Roosevelt policy, deflects Bryan attacks on the treaty of Paris, and urges unity against Democratic aims. Taft argues imperialism charge misstates aims, cites Philippine governance and Porto Rico progress.
Richmond Ind April A diamond ring valued at about 125 was forwarded to Kurt Wayne Glove Ass mitten Co by Pogue Miller Co hardware dealers of Fort Wayne. The ring was found days ago by David Sands a salesman for the company and awarded to the owner after description. The glove firm notified that found item would be restored on receipt of a description. KL Rieman of the board left for Tip to attend Mrs Paynter funeral.
A bold break in Montpelier last night at 1:30 involved two nitroglycerin blasts that wrecked the Port Wayne Gas Company office, diagonally across from the Harry Troutman home. robbers escaped with $2 in silver and an insurance policy belonging to agent Max Weltert.
Special to Lic Journal Gazette Bluffton April news arrives of the death of W. H. Ernst a well known artisan of the county once superintendent of city schools for years and later as county superintendent He was elected county auditor in 1830 serving until he went to Marietta several years ago
In Kendallville Indiana on April 6 the fair association rectors met at City Hall and re elected directors J. W. Wright T. L. Imes N. Roberts K. Riddie and O. F. Johnson Some board members would have been relieved from duty but the records show re election of key officials.
The association debated raising building insurance from 1000 to 2090 and granting WHL full fair management powers, capped at 500 for securing attractions. Secretary Crouse reported incomplete stockholder records from past dues, so officers will confirm entitlements to dividends and modify the stockholders ledger.
AUBURA Ind April Ward reports the death of Henry Aldrich of Hamilton Ind a former Butler citizen He resided in Hamilton about a year previously living in Butler He was a well known farmer in Steuben and DeKalb counties and had bought stock for years He died suddenly from a heart paralysis after a stroke while in Hamilton He was about to be buried in Butler area services pending
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