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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

6

Last Hour Desertions Over Bills In Albany Senate

In Albany on April 1 Governor Hughes faced defeat as Senator Owen Conaldy and others stalled passage. Lieutenant Governor Chinnery cast a decisive vote to keep the bills alive for further consideration, averting an outright early defeat. Rumors swirled about Senator Fanner’s absence amid accusations of conspiracy, while Grady and Agnew contended over reconsideration votes and tabled motions. The outcome hinged on parliamentary maneuvering and the presiding officer’s limited role.

Albant Owen Conaldy Schuyler Hughes Chiiniér Lily Billa Agnew la Chagrinsd Wilcox Fanener Cattarangus Waa Laws Cassidy Grattan Albany Albany County Kapp Clinton Foelker Kings Aignew Usdale Mishills Grady Rains Sen Grady Armstrong

Richmond Fire Ravages Historic Industrial Building

A Richmond Ind fire gutted the Imperial building, a principal unit in the city’s commercial area, causing about 75 000 to 76 000 dollars in damage. The blaze spread rapidly and overwhelmed local fire crews, prompting requests for aid from Indianapolis and Dayton. Firefighters kept fumes from reaching adjacent structures including the International Harvester plant.

Richmord Ind Apella-Richmond Richmond Indianapolis Dayton Moet Savers Stergezio International Harvester Company Orloniat

Bloomingdale Residents Plan March on School Board

Bloomingdale residents will hold a mass meeting at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at Pourth and Gass streets Monday evening to protest the school board plan to add to the old Bloomingdale school building rather than construct a new facility. After the meeting, they will march in a body to request a new high school, led by committee members Joseph Riley John Bushman and Dr A M Goheen.

Bloomingdale Trinity Church Rimmingdale Trinity Methodist “Episcopal Pourth and Gass Streets Ninth Ward Alalr Joseph’ Riley John Bushman M. Goheen

Girl Slayer Has Disappeared In Kokomo Indiana Murder Mystery

April 8 in Kokomo Indiana reports say Fairy McClaine was murdered last night. Worley Osborn, the girl's sweetheart, faces an indictment for first degree murder based on circumstantial evidence. A witness from Noell Gay places the killer at the scene, though no conclusive proof exists. Osborn evaded officers today, with no trace found by nightfall.

Kokomo Ind Fairy McClaine Worley Osborn Grands Jury Osborn Noell Gay Gaborn Jjf Osborn

David C Browand Dies Suddenly

David C Browand formerly of Kendallville died suddenly of heart failure on Wednesday evening near his nephew Reuben Browand's residence where he lived with his wife. He was sixty five, had wintered here with relatives, and will be taken to Kenganville for services and burial. He had no children and is survived by his wife and other relatives.

David C. Browand Kendallville Reuben Browand Browand Kenganville

Many New Members for Company D

The article notes a push to recruit new members for Company D with a prize for the member who brings in the most applications. It lists sergeant Ehie, corporal Anderson, and Pelgate Drewett as active figures, and mentions twelve new members including Adams, Bohrer, Drewett, Ebert, Kaiser, McSwayrey, Rothe, Barnet, Prsthenn, and Sutton. The season’s work will formally begin next Sunday, with a plan to open a range on the Cle farm.

Commu Dato Aegideron Ehie Corporal Anderson Pelgate Drewett Fillowe We Adams John Bohrer R. Drewett C. Ebert Ot Kaiser McSwayrey Rothe Barnet Prsthenn Sutton Worl Somdas Ik le Cle

Elkins Abruzzi Marriage Scheduled for September

The duke of the Abruzzi plans a stay from Spexia Town as marriage to Jorin is announced. Officials confirm the union will take place in September, with arrangements underway for the ceremony and associated events.

Elkins Jorin Duke of Spexia Utkine

Illinois Dry-Saloon Victory Changes Statewide Balance

Chicago reports state local option results from thirty-six of 102 counties showing a drift to dry status. Across the 36 counties, 1,028 townships are dry and 823 wet after recent elections. The tally foresees about 2,000 saloons closing, though Chicago itself did not vote due to petition shortfalls.

Chicago Mlinois

Old National Park official recalls Ewing brothers will

Mr. Charles Bond, vice-president of the Old National Park, displayed an ancient document yesterday that connects Port Waxtie residents to the Ewing brothers Willan G George W and C W Ewings. The will of Alexander Ewing late of Washington dated February 3 18?? left his fortune to his wife Charlotte while she remained a widow and is preserved in near perfect condition.

Charles 8. Bond Old National Park Willan G George W C. W. Ewing Alexander Zing Port Waxtie Washington, D. C Lontire Charlotte Ewing Washington, D Alexander Ewing Himscle

Harriman Finances Harriman 10 Rescue to Aid Bro Railroad

New York April 4 Harriman offers to buy 5 1 2 million dollars of notes to support the Bro Railroad. J P Morgan & Co to receive and deliver cash and collateral notes in exchange for maturing notes. Holders may take par cash or new three year 6 percent notes with 5 percent in cash. Details clarify payment options and timing under the plan.

New York Ridward H. Harriman Hinds Bro Railroad Company J. P., Morgen & Go Ray Mr. Harriman Board of Directory Ir. Harriman Arle T-dtfer BE. H. Bmarriman Inrle Railroad Hartman Messrs J. P. Morgan & Co Morgan & Co Natehuldes Nates Lars Tate

Haiti Crisis Fears US Marines Landing as Interven tion Discussed

Reported in Port au Prince April a scenario unfolds with talk of inviting US warships to land Marines and establish a protectorate. Officials warn that hostility toward the present Haitian government grows as factions plan an armed demonstration to force intervention or a provisional American control. A respected Haitian official notes stability is fragile and suggests foreign protection may be needed to safeguard life and property amid military dictatorship.

Prince United States Jvary

Shrine Club Smokers Raise Seven Thousand Dollars

The Fort Wayne Shrine Club held a smoker at the Waste club night raising seven thousand dollars toward building a temple. The group decided to hold the annual meeting two weeks from yesterday in April. The Seattle Masons proposal to build a temple was discussed, with substantial financial support shown among Shriners.

Fort, Wayne Waste Club Yestorntas Seatileh al Masons Snellentatty

Foe raneCCEPTING REBATES in Michigan case noted

In Grand Rapids Michigan on April 5 a local firm was sentenced for accepting rebates from Pere Marquette railroad on lumber shipments. The company was fined 20 00 dollars.

Grasd Rapids Mich Fudge Knappen United States Gnarl Dhesa Saalaiaher Company Nglen

Trades His Farm for City Property Exchange

A farm in Lake Downehily was exchanged for city property yesterday involving Louis Monroe and Oscar Vi Romick. The farm, worth FRM, consisted of forty sires and was conveyed through the Veridian real calais agency.

Veridian Real Calais Louis Monroe Lake

Wartime youth event at Winona Lake June 6

A fragment indicates a youth competition or gathering at Winona Lake on June 6, with names suggesting organizers or participants and a local superintendent. The text is garbled but centers on a scheduled event for ages eight and older at a local facility or turret.

Warsaw Beh Cranbe Edeon Bo Sarher Maurice Trys Sxere Darriet Eetools Qwillie Hekl Guittorium Wehona Lake Baturdas

Presbyterian District Meeting At Ossian Sealed In Fort Wayne Society

The thirty second Fort Wayne District Ministerial gathering will take place Tuesday and Wednesday next week at Ossian. About 125 delegates are expected as interesting theses have been arranged for both days.

Fort Wayne

Infant Walter Ashton Dies at Five Months

Walter T. Ashton infant son of Mr. and Mrs. EH Ashton of 2596 Hanna Street died at home early Thursday morning aged five months and twenty one days. The remains will be shipped to Portland, Maine, on Friday morning for interment.

Walter T. Ashton EH. Ashton Hanna Xirect Portland

Odd Fellows Visit Bluffton Meeting and Banquet

Members of the OGAL ODD FELLOWS plan a Bluffton visit for Monday evening including a meeting and supper in the lodge hall. A notable portion will travel to the county capital for the event reception and banquet, with multiple speakers and local reports on forthcoming activities.

OGAL Bluffton Lorat Wella Lode

Debates Over Wood Pulp Paper Trust Probe in Congress

In April the House agreed to report favorably resolutions directing the attorney general to outline steps against the wood pulp and paper trust. The other measure asks for Bureau of Corporations actions on the alleged "paper trust." Speakers clashed over tariffs and jobs, with Payne arguing for careful analysis and Democrats warned of harming 8,000 workers.

Wasringyon Doway Corsroigtes Trust Regolutiona Cannan Livmlie International Pujor Company New York Cammerca Labor Bureau of Corporations Clened “Paper Trust Clayton Alabama Paper Trust Wil- Mais Payne Whatroma Committee On United States

Recount of House Rule Battle and Party Clash

A heated floor battle over a new rule enabled the speaker to declare a 6 o'clock recess daily without roll calls. Democrats pressed for roll calls. Republicans defended broader responsibility. Debates featured Messrs De Armond Willhans Sherman Dalzell and others voicing partisan critique and strategy.

Washington Dhs House Mesure de Armond Willhans Ind Medsi Sherman Dalzell da Akwond T Bert A Democratic Party Williams Hill Becaué

Mail Subsidy Bill Dies in Senate Committee

In Washington on April 8 the house committee rejected a move to substitute the house bill for the senate bill on ocean mail subsidies. The bills would raise pay for first class vessels to South America, the Philippines, Japan and Australia from 32 to 4 dollars per mile and increase second and third class rates from 1 to 4 dollars. The committee indicated it will take further action on either bill.

Washington House Committee House United States South America Philippines Japan Australia Senate

Death of Young Girl From Meningitis

Bessie Ellen Yehne six months old died at 412 Brooklyn Avenue from sphial meningitis after one day of illness. She attended Murray Jefferson and Orson schools and was loved by teachers and classmates. Survived by parents, a brother Frederick and several grandparents. Funeral Friday morning at 10 from the residence and at Roanoke.

Bessie Ellen Yehne Roy Fahne Brooklyn Avenue Murray Jefferson School Bessie Orson School Katherine Ersig Frederick Ongee Alarenas

Republicans of Thirty Second Ohio District Call Convention

A Republican convention in Van Wert Ohio was convened to nominate candidates for governor and other state offices. Delegates from counties formed committees and selected a hotel meeting venue. Candidates include Van Wert Stuckey and others with Brewers’ backing, with competing figures from the area and state boards.

Ohio van Whet Ceiymnen Come Ty Cratti Varigua Mooney Stuckey Tikely

Miners Strike Reported in Terre Haute Misunderstanding

Terre Haute Ind April 8 reports say Linton miners dropped picks and refused to work in violation of last week’s agreement between the joint convention of miners and operators. Officers attribute the action to a misunderstanding of the situation.

Terre Haute Ind Linton

New Trial Ordered in Jay County Audit Case

Indianapolis April 3 The state supreme court reversed a 419.1 judgment against Truman Bord and bondsmen tied to county treasury allowances during Bord’s Jay County auditor tenure. The court ruled no demand was needed before suit and that certain claims were not covered, ordering a new trial with issues opened.

Indianapolis Ap Jdollata Court Xestetely Truman Bord Treas~ury Jay County Cleal Board of Turnpike Directors Boyd

Weather forecast shows cooler south then warmer Europe

The forecast notes cooler conditions in the southern districts followed by warmer temperatures on Thursday and Friday across Michigan Indiana and Illinois. Sporadic sleet and freezing rain are possible in places, with many residents urged to keep warm and wear winter clothing as temperatures rise later in the period.

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