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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of names and events describes a fraught political scene with claims of financial contributions and party divisions. Allegations touch on Allea, Fleming County, and Meiriume WH, mentioning Mabvelty, $4000, and Republican credibility amid internal clashes and alleged endorsements.
A long World article discusses the quiet bond between Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan as political rivals. It notes neither attacks the other, Bryan’s praise of Roosevelt, and Roosevelt’s measured responses. It questions how Democrats should react to Roosevelt’s tactics and Bryan’s influence this campaign season.
The Robison Park bill features a praised sketch titled An Excessive Honeymoon by Francis Hoyt and company, with a bride and groom hiding their marriage from an anxious uncle. The Kosatres, famed wheel performers, return, alongside the Herrick and Litts duo, and the Henderson brothers, delivering witty acts and musical novelty pieces to entertain patrons. The funeral for Aliwe Arnab is noted for Wednesday afternoon at 2 from 428 Crestlight Avenue.
An editorial argues that scrap operations remain unprofitable, describing the high costs and market volatility faced by the industry. The piece cautions investors and workers about persistent financial risks and uncertain returns in the current economic climate.
Building managers from all parts meet to discuss forming a ratings association for building management. The convention, described as the draft of its kind, may lead to the creation of a national body to standardize ratings and practices in the industry.
Indianapolis businessmen travel to the city on business while visitors from Chicago arrive for a morning. Local residents host guests including Georgia Virginia Farles, George Lousen, and George Cowper. Insane patients Wilson, Schindler, and Maude Ewing are to be transported to Richmond for treatment. A collision on Columbus Street damages a hack and injures no one reported. Tea planned by the Third North of Christ Ladies’ Aid at Mrs. Stafford’s home with Mrs. Burt and Mrs. Thomas assisting. A Derbyshire automobile catches fire on Washington and Barr. fire put out with minor damage. Rodney’s Pride, a valued setter owned by Dr. A. G. Emrick and Ben Ankenbrook, is lost after a trainer’s care in North Dakota. previous sale of puppy for $1,500 noted. Willan Rudolph, dairyman, departs for a big sheep ranch in Nebraska, while maintaining ties to local interests. Gas incidents reported on several streets including Washington Boulevard west and Swinney Park area. T. Z. DeVikites and Allen A. Murray in Los Angeles. Mr. J. Fob of this city also present. You now in real estate and prospering. reunion noted with DeVilkiss and You on city board of police works.
Roanoke amateur baseball notes show the Blues seeking a match with Fork Wathelen Bowser Grays or Packard Stars, with Roanoke manager to call today. The report also covers a 4 to 1 victory by Black Pine over Pal Oak, and various local happenings including a purse loss and a commendation for Will Well's honesty after returning a found item.
Secretary of State Fred Sims announces James E. Watson will deliver the keynote in Fort Wayne as part of a concerted effort by Republican leaders to drum up strong sentiment across northern Indiana. A statewide committee and local executives organize a large rally with funds, crowds, and coordinated press outreach to counter Marshall's expected cross-state sweep and boost Watson's profile.
The Majestic opens with Captain Clay of Missouri, a romance by David Higgins and star Mary Servess. The drama centers on a forty year old man and a younger woman in a love that endures through trials as she waits beside him for change in his ways.
In Indianapolis Ang. Wt bout between Cuartey Olsen and Creek Zeraelal produced no winner. Swede wore ash for the fourteen minutes and thirty seconds, with two falls to Olan and Meite Swede. The arena buzzed as the crowd anticipated a tournament showpiece in a hall crowded to the rafters.
A large majority defeats Creus Leland in the Kansas governor race. Deeley served as Mr. Stubbs' manager, and Stubbs receives a lenislide due to their activities. Leland suffers a major blow in Wyandotte where the vote nears 16,000 with only a few hundred for Leland's side. overall expectations exceeded 3,000 ballots.
Indiana units of the Knights of Pythias returned from Boston with prize money from national drill contests. Hoosier companies shared 1300 dollars of 71000 available. Terre Haute and Terre Haute area members won multiple prizes. Captain A C Duddieson of No 3 Verre Haute earned a captain’s prize. other Indiana units—No 1 Linton, No 3 New Albany, No 16 Tivington—also claimed top placements. Brigadier General Merett Wilson and other Indiana Pytnuina leaders remained in Boston for supreme lodge meetings.
Decatur city council faced a dispute over granting permission for the Kishfen Mon Wil traction firm to string a high tension 40 volt wire through Main Street. Fort Wayne and nearby telephone firms opposed, saying the line would impair service. officials will study the issue further at their next meeting.
Martin F Noll a well known Lae travelin street plumber suffered a second heart attack while visiting at Emmett Marlin 283 Bonth Hanna street. He had spent weeks at Tome City sanitorium recovering from a prior attack and returned home only recently before the relapse. Doctors say he was brought home in a carriage and is in serious condition but believed to recover with treatment.
In Unventington Indiana an investigation begins after a body is found wedged among debris along the Little Iton riverbank. Police chief Standen and investigators probe possible homicide as fruitless searches for the missing assailant continue.
Marty Daniel was shot at about 1 a.m. Sunday while passing a woods near Pleasant Mills, narrowly escaping with grazing to his skin. The assailant fired after a dispute with a young woman from Pleasant Mills who had warned of punishment by a rival writer. The attack is linked to a threat letter written by a rival.
In Wabash on August 1 a local banker named Harry Becrea drove suddenly striking a car. The incident left the banker unharmed with only minor injuries while the other vehicle sustained damage. details are unclear due to the text’s garbled OCR.
Harry K. L. Haw was brought from the city courthouse to the supervisors room for examination by Mrs. Bln Hayt of Poughkeepsie, a judgment creditor against Dr John P. Wilson. The case seeks to restrain Thaw from suing Wilson for money if Wilson gains a judgment. Lawyers differ on whether Thaw’s bankruptcy affects the Wilson claim.
A large Neidhardt family gathering at Parnan grove near Bagernon Indiana included elder patriarchs and young children. Music games reminiscences and elections of officers marked the reunion with a next meeting planned for the August lead Wednesday at the same site.
A patrolman intervened when a man with a wicked looking knife threatened residents near his home. The suspect claimed the knife was for shaving and no one was harmed as authorities detained him for safety.
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