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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

6

Indorser Fowler Bill Dominates Banking Committee Action

The hours committee on banking and currency voted to table the Vreeland finance bill as a substitute for the Aldrich plan and moved to report the Fowler currency commission bill. The measure, to create a forty three member commission with eleven Senators eleven Representatives and twenty two citizens, advances amid extended debate. voting patterns show mixed support and opposition across party lines.

Washington Vreeland New York Aldrich Chattenan Vonslot Senate House United States O Micetlas Vronland Congress Hil Connecticut Messra Muse Burton McKinley Moser Princa SteMoran Weems Waldo Hayes Cal Pnia Gillespie Tex James Ky Crawford N.C Fowler Currency Commission Mesers Pulo Janez McHenry

School treasurer Fry cleared after council inquiry

The Interent accornta of Mr. James T. Wry, treasurer of the Henool Loant, was closed as Fry was found to have kept accounts in good order and acted within the town. Captain Harrison stated he sought the inquiry to learn the truth about Fry’s conduct. Fuelber admitted making remarks when angry but denied any charge. Councilman Kinder noted it was boys play business, while W. Conk urged that Fry is a good trustee. The committee reported Fry did nothing improper and that interest would be turned to proper accounts. All committee members were present along with school officials and press.

Species Council James T. Wry Henool Loant Urriaon Amotinsyn Etty Couiel Ery Angelm’ Puslbor Fuelber Hare Tiaon Harricon Harrison Fueloar Fuelter Harrlaon Yesell W. Conk Provident Kinder Malerick Schmidt Bir. Fry Try Mara John FH. Welch Michael Einder J. M.heary Guy Calerick August M. Schmidt Schwier The Eminen RH. Harrison J. N. Stady B. W. Conk Anselm Fuelber James H. Fry Air. Welch

Turkey Concedes to Rome in Surprise Diplomatic Shift

The April 20 report states Italy and Turkey faced a brief crisis but an easing mood emerged. Turkey grants Italy permission to set up post offices in Turkish cities where other powers have offices and accepts several Italian demands, signaling improved Ankara-Rome relations.

Rome Italy Turkey Constantinople

Mother Drowns Self and Baby Near Yardley

Mrs Claudia Smith, 40, wife of a farmer near Yardley Pennsylvania, walked into the Delaware River with her infant in her arms and drowned. Neighbors say she had been ill for a long time and is believed to have taken her own life while despondent. She leaves eight children.

Trenton Claudia Smith Yardley Delaware River

Speaker Cannon Faces Criticism Over House Control

A Washington dispatch cites criticism of Speaker Joseph Cannon for a strong hand in the House of Representatives. The piece notes his habit of curtailing debate and blocking or altering measures, drawing IA threat to free speech while Congress navigates contentious sessions.

Prison for Indian girl ends crime case in Bluffton

In Bluffton Indiana on April 20 Mrs Ella La Pointe an Native American woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the July 29 1907 killing of Mrs Florence Besancon in Fort Wayne. Judge Sturgis sentenced her to two to twenty one years in the Indiana Women’s State Prison.

Tourml-Gazette Blufpton Ind Ella la Pointe Plorence Rasancon Fort Wayne Indianapolis Ermsh‘willer Dailey Frank C. Dailey J. Bo Merriman Tha Moan Tolinton Florence Besancon Howard Johnann Withers LaPointe Pabots

Sharp jab at Mr Loeb in district street car dispute debate

In a sharp House debate on the District of Columbia street railway trackage, Mr Sims of Tennessee accused unnamed senator and the president's secretary of influencing Congress and hindering street car progress. He cited stock holdings in traction firms and questioned qualifications for railroad management as the transfer plan faced House resistance.

Washington United States Sims Ternusses District of Columbia Thivart Lee Secra Washington Railway and Electric Company Loch Qsses Ir. Sims

Work Rushes On Hotel Anthony Iron Work

Report states yesterday that the builders constructing Hotel Anthony plan to start iron work at once. The line shows rapid progress and all preparations are in place for the iron framework.

Anthony

Weather summary for multiple states and days

Weather forecast brief for Washington Madiana Illinois Lower Michigan and general region. Warmer Tuesday with fair conditions and increasing cloudiness by Wednesday. Winds shift from north to east and southeast as temperatures rise across regions.

Washington Autheast Madiana Illinois—Fair Forth

Senate Naval Bill Advances with $11,546,549 Total

The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs reported the naval appropriation bill to the Senate after under two hours of review. It carries 11,546,549, a rise of 7,579,031 over the House version. The panel backed one house making a 7 percent change in the two vessel provision amid battleship construction plans.

Washington Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today Senate House

Blacksmith Takes Bride at Eighty Four

In River Township an eighty four year old blacksmith, James X, wed Janet Wells, aged fifty eight, in a quiet ceremony reported by local notes. Baxter, Wells’ present husband, attended. Wincksmith of Detroit was listed among attendees as a neighborly figure in the tiny town.

Weilock Yesterncon James X River Township Janet Wells Thiz City Weils Macried Baxter Wells Hee Iethy Bend Detroit Martisgo

William J Bryan in New York Address and Income Reply

William Jennings Bryan visits New York to speak and meet friends after arriving from Europe. He declines sensational income claims, saying earnings come mainly from lectures and writings. He defends his integrity, notes he spends more time on public work than private gain, and dodges a direct presidential nomination question.

Bryan Bryon Mr. Bryan Sullug Caesar

Adam Renz Pioneer Resident Dies at 76

Adam Renz a pioneer resident died at his Washington Boulevard East home Monday afternoon at seventy six from a complication of diseases He was born in Germany and came to Wayne sixty eight years ago A tailor by trade he retired twenty years ago He was a Civil War veteran and member of St Mary's Catholic Church Surviving are his wife and son Alexander Rent Funeral services will be held Thursday morning from the residence and at 8 o'clock from St Mary's Catholic Church

Adam Rant Pioneceres Washington Boulevard Renz Germany Art Wayne St Mary's Catholic Church Big Alexander Rent St. Mary's Catholic Church

Barber Asphalt Street Repairs Urged By City Board

Superintendent Brady says he knows nothing of the matter and will follow superiors. Lennon's remonstrances target Barber and Cleveland-Trial Asphalt firms over Taylor and Suttenfeld Streets. If Barber refuses, city may finish repairs and seek payment from bondsmen. Continued on Page 7.

Supt. Brady Mr. Lennon

Strife Over Suffrage Frays London Streets

A chaotic protest at the House of Commons involving suffragettes and police clashes. Demonstrators attempted to breach barriers while some were restrained or arrested. Women used chains and improvised methods to gain attention as authorities tried to maintain order.

House of Commons Tran Sigwally Amd

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