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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
8
An old advertisement for Wyats Vegetable Prescription claims to aid weak run-down women, relieve pains cramps and inflammation, and restore regular health. It positions the tonic as a preferred female remedy, notes no surgical power, offers a large bottle and a free booklet titled Perfect Health in Women, with H W Meinzen at 129 Maumes Avs as the supplier.
Specialists offer to service and restart neglected machines to usefulness and beauty. Moderate repair prices cited, with invitation to let Sverhadl handle the work and place it in readiness for the season opening.
Report notes Democrats gained control in the Illinois council and shows Springfield voting 1800 dry while many Christian county towns went dry. Milwaukee returns suggest Democrat David S. Rose elected mayor by about 3000 plurality with Seidel second and Pringle third.
Illinois voters in multiple cities backed saloons in a statewide push that saw Danville and Springfield among those voting pro saloon while Rockford, Decatur, and Dixon went dry. Early returns suggest liquor interests won key contests, with prohibition gains softened by reduced margins in principal cities.
Territory created by voters today adds to the six towns that voted last November to abolish license. The list includes Boone Moultrie Fayette Hamilton Edgar Clark Brown Saline Gallatin Douglas Macon Cumberland Platt Shelby Coles White Wayne Richland.
Wisconsin voters approved license in several towns including Altoona Kenosha West Salem Union Grove and Madison where Mayor Schubert won. In Nebraska meagre returns show prohibition gains with Lincoln voting to retain saloons by 174 in 7800 total. South Omaha elected a Republican mayor amid ongoing elections in Omaha.
The annual election at the Allen County Orphans' Home completed with all officers elected. Mrs. S.M. Presiding, D.C. secretary, BH, McDonald treasurer, and Mrs. J. Mune noted among officers.
In April Peoria County divided on the focal option with eight townships voting dry and silt wet. The city of Peoria did not cast a vote on the option. In Peoria city, five Democratic and three Republican aldermen were elected.
Bulletin from Chicago notes Republicans gain aldermen in city election bringing council to 44 Republicans and 26 Democrats. Independence League strong in some wards, Prohibitionists boost Twenty‑seventh ward, Socialist vote led in other areas. Article also covers naval academy plans at Annapolis, with Bancroft Hall cost and architecture details, plus educational buildings and marine engineering facilities.
Fragmentary text notes a northwestern district with a sizable foreign population and mentions a council planned to organize on nonpartisan lines. It references townships in Cook and saloon expectations, but details are incomplete.
Milwaukee Wis April 1 David S Rose Democrat was elected mayor by a plurality of about 3000 votes over Emil Seidel Social Democrat. Thomas J Pringle the Republican candidate trailed Seidel by over 1000. This marks Rose's fifth term as mayor following earlier defeats and victories in successive campaigns.
A retired business man from Francis Street Everett, noting dramatic health changes after using Cooper medicines, testifies the formula relieved his kidney and stomach issues within 24 hours. He reports improved heart function, disappearance of prior ailments, and praises the remedy as he urges others to try it.
In Hanover Maine Provise Worth Thorn ton voted for saloons while Lyons and Riverside opposed. Chicago totals list Republicans 107,646 Democrats 92,128 Socialists 16,715 Independence League 14,908 Prohibitionists 9,437 and scattering independent 13,630.
Scattering reforms across Wisconsin show delegates at large favorable to Robert M. Lafollette’s nomination. Isaac Stephenson of Marinette Henry A. Cooper of Racine William Brumber of Milwaukee and Alley Paton are elected as delegates. Full roaster awaiting final tallies. La Follette forces expected to gain influence in early returns.
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