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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
7
The Great News Gathering Agency held its annual meeting in New York to protest tariff protections. Leaders argued tariffs distort trade and harm independent press ability to serve the public. Directors outlined goals for diversification and broader syndication.
New York April 21 1907 representatives of 774 daily newspapers at the Associated Press annual meeting adopted an address to President and Congress seeking immediate relief from paper makers exactions. The measure denounces price reports to congress as misleading and calls for free list pulp material. The gathering at Waldorf Astoria outlined director re-elections and no rule changes, with a joint AP and American Newspaper Publishers Association banquet planned for tomorrow with William J Bryan as keynote speaker.
A large gathering of physicians in Fort Wayne heard Dr. Maurice Rosenthal of Fort Wayne and Dr. J Clarence Webster of Chicago discuss saving and delivering life through obstetrics. Webster, Rush Medical College surgeon, joined Rosenthal in highlighting the study of childbirth as vital as any surgery, followed by a lively discussion, and the conference concluded with a banquet at the Wayne club.
One of the largest closets which ever greeted recruiting officer in this city will be examined by Lieut A W Pressey and Surgeon Fitts of the United States navy this morning in the rooms of the local recruiting office at the federal building. Twenty five men will be awaiting the examination, a surprise Chief-Master al-Anns Golden has prepared for the lieutenant and surgeon. The city ranked second to the entire United States last week, and it is hoped enough men pass today to lead the country.
Hamilton National Bank manager W Hielix and well known Jing salesman will travel to Colorado Springs for about a week. Welly plans to visit sister Mrs Horan in Burlington Vermont, whom he hasn t seen in sixteen years. McCulloch will visit Peter Benson, longtime Springs resident. Vice President J Ross McCulloch accompanies them.
Mrs O N Gold Lin was honored as the organization announced the state federation gathering. Delegates from 159 clubs gathered for the convention to be held in Velar beginning Tuesday evening June Te sroka State Federation list of host towns includes Cambridge City Evansville Fort Wayne Terre Haute Washington and Vincennes with numerous members attending from cities such as South Bend and Wabash.
Washington April 21 The Mc Call campaign publicity bill was unanimously recommended to the house for passage by the committee on endorsements. The report shows undivided support from Democratic members and the national publicity law group. The bill requires that all campaign contributions aimed at elections for representatives or delegates to Congress or presidential electors be reported to the house clerk.
Governor hopeful Thomas B. Marshall writes to supporters that he plans to retire soon after the campaign. He has spent the past three weeks) and fears he will be ready to reengage in active politics upon his return.
The funeral of Frederick Guebard aged seventy one was held Monday afternoon from the residence of his daughter Mrs. William Swager in New Haven where he died on Saturday. Interment followed at Fellows Cemetery in New Haven.
Forecast for Ohio shows fair conditions with warmer temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday with fresh south winds. Indiana expects fair and warmer weather with a Thursday fall and variable winds. Westerly areas show warming trends with lighter to moderate south winds, while northern regions remain variable and mostly fair.
In New York Bryan, returning from a brief speech tour, addressed Cooper Union on The Brotherhood of Man. He argued that both North and South would qualify black suffrage to protect communities, criticizing carpetbaggers who exploited the vote for profit. The discussion followed a Missouri Society supper at Cooper Union.
Angola Ind April 21 c A Y Bachelor sold his brick and tile works to a stock company formed by well known Angola businessmen including Messrs Best Tourer Blast, Fotin Knisely ire W R Gilbert C Clanie Douglass Ine Jackson H Menzenberger aims. The new company will be capitalized at fifteen thousand dollars and will undertake extensive improvements to boost production. Under new management the plant aims to expand output of brick and tile beyond prior capability. Mrs Albert Stent of 1404 Buchanan Street remains hospitalized after a third operation at St Josephs hospital in five years, recovering steadily.
In Washington on April 8 the D A B R reports a large increase in membership and notes expanded chapter activity across Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Savin. reliance on officers’ reports highlights a strong financial condition and ongoing organizational growth. Captain Sisay seeks retirement and Pert Wayne aide ship is mentioned in the record.
In Illinois many towns voted on local option liquor licenses today with fewer than 100 saloons shut down. Cairo led opposition with a $452 saloon margin. Ellingsham Thebes Pinckneyville Naperville showed three dozen licenses cut. Chicago area villages also voted, Barrington staying dry by a slim margin while others retained licenses. The state supreme court will deliberate on resulting cases already before it.
Death notices report Fox aged seventy and Hossell aged eighty in the city. Russell, an early resident from Berne, Switzerland, died at his son’s home on West Berry Street. Interment to be at the residence on Th next morning, with services by Dr Charles Little. Funeral arrangements noted. Adin Lens funeral set for Thursday from his Washington Boulevard home at 9 o'clock, with St Mary Catholic Church services.
The Newburgh report notes the ongoing court inquiry into Harry Thaw s sanity following his delivery to the courtroom. Dre and Mrs TV Kidd returned from a trip as the defense pressed for clarity on Thaw s mental state amid the proceedings and filings related to the case.
Washington reports an American warship on a peaceful mission near Venezuela. La Guayra quarantine due to suspected bubonic plague halts port traffic while officials work with Caracas and Port of Spain. Also noted are cultural items and Fort Wayne civic discussions on Spy Run Avenue wire routes and sidewalk projects.
Street Commissioner Charles Mc Kendry and a force of over fifty men have been active day and night on the city streets. The results show noticeably cleaner streets and better upkeep than at any previous time in the city's history.
C Cox, contractor from Angola, has been awarded the contract to build a two story brick business block at Fremont this spring. The project, priced about 19000 dollars, will replace current structures and begin excavation soon. The block will be erected for A Kinsey and associates and is expected to be a valuable addition to Fremont’s business area.
A large assembly of Pennsylvania clerks met under chairman W L Wilt and secretary Ed J Dixser. Representatives from western districts attended, including motive power and shop departments. The gathering, held in a committee room, is expected to continue with substantial business on the agenda and recommendations from the general committee. Notable attendees included EB Darinall, Merritt, JEL Hobrack, Gort W P Cherry, and Fork Warr storekeepers, with discussions on accounts and payrolls.
William Brown faced ten days in jail and a $10 fine after a disturbance at a Saengerbund dance. A revolver was found on him, and Patrolman Burek arrested him for drunkenness. Kl chief witnesses: Michael Billow fined $1 with suspended sentence. Harry Wilson received a 30 day continuance for assault and drunkenness, promising to avoid liquor and guns. Mendel Hammerstein’s fruit and vegetable peddling license case adjourned to Tuesday.
In Cleveland Dr Andrew V Meldrum spoke to the Viret Presbyterian Men's club in the church social rooms about Scotland and its culture. The two hour discourse was described as entertaining and instructive, one of the club's finest winter and spring treats.
Herman Stickler a twenty year old from Columbia City is jailed at police HQ with William Skoda and Frank Hawi after attempting to buy clothing with a torn fragment of a Confederate note. Two younger boys who traveled to Fort Wayne with them are in custody. Nickel Plate raises Chicago return fare to 3.7 from Fort Wayne as of March. Rate shifts since 1st of March caused tariff disputes with Pennsylvania and Lake Shore lines impacting state business.
Patrice Ungan, a watchman at the junction of the Ninket Plais and Lake Hrie and Western, was seriously injured when struck by a switch engine about westernay matiing. He suffered a fractured right hip and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. Hogan, 65, resides at 3129 Fairfield Avenue.
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