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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

7

Newsprint Price Probe Ties Paper Firms to Pulp Control

Washington, April 29. The special committee investigating duty on wood pulp and print paper heard John Narrin of the New York Times present letters and documents from the paper industry. The testimony highlighted annual statements by International Paper and by laws of New Sulphite Pulp dissolution, showing monthly reports on tonnage prices and buyer terms. John Sharp Willems urged Republicans to allow a vote on the Stevens Bill to levy duties on newsprint pulp, delivering a satirical speech before yielding the floor.

Washington United States Ge House John Narrin New York ‘Times American Newspaper Publishers’ ‘Association Norris Hotel Astor New York Noirs Mann Wiliams John Sharp Willems Stevens

Premonition of Fate in Fire Killings and Will

In LaPorte on April 23 Mrs. Jello Guenness and three children died in a house fire. Authorities link the tragedy to a rejected suitor, Mays Simphere, who confessed to being in the city Monday with John Wheatbrook and to seeing smoke from the Guenness home. The will left $16,000 to her children, or to the Norwegian orphans home if all children predeceased. An administrator will execute the will’s terms while an investigation into murder and arson continues.

Ciery Simphere Ts Taumbund Liete Ciyleage Richter Circuit Court Tarday Lamphere John Wheatbrook Elizabeth

Death of Millionaire Broker Triggers Firm Suspension

Charles Coster, famed New York broker and member of the Comtex Knapp & Co firm, died by suicide as the firm announced a general assignment for creditors after his death. The action stemmed from heavy speculation and a strained market position, with Coster reportedly short of the market when the tragedy occurred at his home.

Charles Coster Assignnet Ester, Knapp & Co New- York Ewlette Stock Exchange Comtex, Knapp&Co Walch Caster New York Stock ‘Exchange Coster

Century of Toleration Opens with Children’s Day Observance

New York April. At St Patrick’s Cathedral a Catholic centennial celebration closed with 6500 children singing To God be praised. Public meetings followed at Caenmlo hall chaired by Murgan J. O’Brien. Cardinals Gibbons and Logue spoke along with other dignitaries. O’Brien lauded religious toleration and praised Protestant citizens for supporting harmony, marking a hopeful future of peace and mutual respect.

New York Anon St Vatrick Eudedra Rajallag Cnvirso Isla O'Brien McClelan Archbiss Ferley

Connecticut Democrats Declare Denver Delegation Uninstructed

Connecticut Democrats at New Haven on April 29 chose a delegation to the national convention with Denver as the target. The platform affirmed strict constitutional construction, three government branches, home rule, and tariff revision, criticizing twelve years of Republican rule and urging broad welfare through reform.

Rew Haven Conn Denver Bryan Connecticut Thomas Jefferson Grover’ Cleveland William Jennings Bryan Deni ——P

Resignation of Irish under secretary and successor named

London April 29 Sir Anthony Patrick diac Donnell under secretary to the Lord lieutenant of Ireland has resigned. He will be succeeded by Sir James Dougherty assistant under secretary. An official announcement will be made within a few days and Sir Anthony will be elevated to the peerage.

London Anthonys Patrick Diac Donnell Ireland James Dougherty Anthony Janes Monroe BIH United States America Manroé Republc College of Willian’s Patriot Army Mercer Harlew Plaing White Plains Trenton Lord Sterling Brandywine Germantown Monmouth Jefferson Cornwell

Steeple Jack Gallagher Killed in Cleveland

Cleveland April 28. Steeple Jack Gallagher of this city fell eighty feet from a smoke stack today and was instantly killed. Gallagher had won fame for daring climbing in various parts of the country.

Cleveland Stesine Jack” Gallagher Gallagher

Amelia Bingham Suffering Acute Peritonitis in New York

Actress Amelia Bingham is seriously ill at her New York home on April 29 from acute intestinal obstruction and complications with peritonitis. Medical updates note her condition is critical but not disclosed.

Amelia Bingham New York Marc

Pope Reports Illness Behind Cold Inflammation

Fragmentary notes indicate the pope is ill with a cold, not a serious condition. Reports from Rome mention the church preparing for a forthcoming celebration and the pontiff’s health being monitored amid the events.

Monroe Doctrine and James Monroe’s US policy in brief

This piece outlines James Monroe’s role in shaping the Monroe Doctrine, the U S pledge of America for Americans, and his presidency from 1817 to 1825. It highlights his military service in the Revolutionary War, diplomatic career, cabinet choices, and the 1823 message to Congress that articulated the doctrine.

Sterling Washington United States Crom Neivas Vernor Virginkk Monroe Jackson Hns Jefferson Madison Congress

Cyrus Cline Yreeland in town on way to Indianapolis

The Hon. Cyrus Cline Yreeland of Angels, Democratic nominee for congress, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon en route to Indianapolis for a Supreme Court oral argument. He reported strong cordial support from district Republicans and Democrats, with expectations of a large majority for state, local, and congressional tickets.

Cyrus Cline Angels Congress Indianapolis Supreme Court Cline Amd

Currency bill evolves as Republicans draft new plan

Washington April 21 Republicans revise the currency bill after conferences led by Rep Vreeland. The draft preserves only the interest provision on government deposits in national banks and removes emergency currency issuances. It proposes a national clearing house system and sets a 4 percent emergency rate, with future committee action planned.

Washington House Vreeland New York Senate

Japanese Warships Enter Chinese Port Amid Tension

The second Japanese cruiser squadron led by Admiral Ulm and Admiral Toragaki arrived at Pekin, signaling a notable Japanese naval presence in China as American battleships are expected to visit soon. The event carries heightened significance for China amid ongoing efforts to manage foreign powers.

Ferin Adama Amaul Chivoda Chi~ Srsie Chloe Wang Ager “Tata Ulm Ademiral Toragaki Pekin Amy

Weather and drill team exhibit preview in Tington

Washington forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for rain on Thursday with generally rain across the region. Strong to brisk north winds accompany the rain, with warmer conditions in the far south Friday. North to northwest winds persist, and temperatures rise slightly across most areas.

Washington Hidietia Portles Lower Michiran

Explainers At Court House On New Primary Election Law

Voters gather at court house to hear explanations of the new primary election law. Officials including Willam Freuchtenicht and Wilbur G. Carpenter answer questions while inspectors and judges prepare polling places and ballots for tomorrow's primaries under city and country rules.

Trapectore Sydnes Tlerka Court House Willam Freuchtenicht Wilbur G. Carpenter Wilce Lindamuth Brown Oficera Aflemmoen DB. G. Hoffman Indo Hoffman Wilbur Carpenter Monroeyies New Haven Washington, Township Thas Township

Dr Morgan Dix Dies in New York Clergy Leader

Dr Morgan Dix rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church since 1863 died in New York at eighty one. He was son of General John A Dix famed Civil War figure and related to the Civil War era dispatch quoted in connection with the flag.

Gountey John Ae Dik Aus New York

Lecherous Hypocrite Sentenced to Prison in Winchester

Rev. F. Fulkerson charged with abduction for concubinage was convicted in Winchester criminal court and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. He had eloped with Miss Ada Templeton, leaving his wife, and they were later captured in California and brought back. A motion for a new trial will be entered.

Winchester Tenn Aprilia Rev F. Fulkerson Jalion Fulkerson Ada Templeton California Brough

Three Cent Fares and Transfers Announced in Cleveland

In Cleveland a three cent fare applies to street cars within the city. The new company offers no transfers yet, so riders using two lanes pay an extra three cents. Transfers won’t be ready for ten days or two weeks, and when they arrive an additional cent will be charged.

Cleveland Tasdar

Canal Dope Resolutions Stir 12th District Politics

A Washington dispatch reports that canal and railway survey resolutions in the Twelfth District appear political theater. The Fort Wayne stake centers on a proposed Boleda Ohio canal route. observers doubt any favorable committee action will advance the measure.

Tadianapelle Washington James P. Hornaday Fort Wayne House Githarna Boleda Republicana Hari

HOWARD JOHNSON CAPTURED IN MICHIGAN

Deputies and a city officer arrested Handsome Howard Johnson in Coldwater Michigan after he fled from Bliton jail. James Clack is also involved, suspected of being Johnson's accomplice or paramour of Eli LaFainte, tied to the Merence Bsancon murder case. Another man jailed as a witness faces fornication charges. A separate note reports four Republican state conventions with varied presidential preferences.

Sherif Piercd Stuul Wuttton Coldwater Mich Nalnson Eli LaFainte Merence Bsancon Flex Clark Washington Pennsylvania Knox West Virginia Taft Alabama Mississippi Foraker Tregulars Roosevelt

Indiana Knight 7S and Ladies of Security meet in Terre Haute

Terr Haute Ind April 14 The Knights and Ladies at Security held their Hlennigt state convention here to stay and elected delegates to the national convention to be held in Philadelphia in June 1 8 Critchfield of Princeton and O A Aviethugn of Terra Haute were chosen as delegates Jonathan Lovell of Indianapolis and John Roberts of Brazil were elected alternates

Terr Haute Ind Knights and Ladies At Security Tay Philadelphia Critchfield Frinceton O. A. Aviethugn Terra Haute Jonathan Lovell Tadlan—apolis John Roberts Brazil

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