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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
The piece urges early party organization in wards and townships to engage young voters, arguing campaigns educate voters on issues and build support. It notes Taft and Foraker tensions, cites Indianapolis News on limits for Foraker at campaign kickoff, and mentions Ohio Youngstown event.
The letter barrage questions Democratic and Republican officials over gambling raids and enforcement power. It accuses lax actions by police, demands arrests of gamblers, and comments on casino-like machines, city indicators, and broader urban reform debates in several states.
A discussion outlines New York style ordinances to limit building height by a diagonal line from curb to lot line, proposing courts for light and air, setbacks along streets, and massing rules to avoid street canyon effects. It notes architects Boyd and others urging varied façades, better lighting, ground-floor openness, and considerations of side walls in tall structures.
In Levelland on August 11 machinists in the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway shops began voting on a strike stance. Workers fear layoffs and seek clearer arbitration, with union leadership urging a firm show of unity despite uncertain outcomes.
A damaged passage notes building departments and architects urging réunions on a large urban project. It highlights constraints from current conditions and the need for substantial discussion despite desires for aesthetic or sanitary outcomes. The fragment references offices in charge and calls for broad participation.
The Democrats plan a campaign club with a morning meeting at Neusneier's hall corner Lewis and Olives streets to organize marching and political activity during the campaign. District Chairman B G Fave will speak along with others as the Eight ward leads in forming a club.
A gasoline stove explosion sparked a fire at the home of Mrs. Firrand on Barr Street yesterday at 4:07 P M, damaging the residence by 19. A two story frame house at 130 Wabash Street, owned by John Braun, caught fire from sparks and sustained 15 in damages.
Loganport Int Aug 0 Running sixty miles an hour the engine of the Gimeéinnatt Aver passenger train No 18 on the Panhandle route this afternoon broke a driving wheel. Had the accident hy med on X curve Tailvegment Ay dain would have been ditcbed. Towns h ip Republican candidates selected My Klat News Bureau South Whitley Ind Aug 1 The republicans of Cleveland township held their convention and nominated candidates Trustee Frank McConnell assessor B F Sumbar ger Justice of the peace north precinct Jack Karn justice art peace south precinct A B Henry constable north precinct Noah Bower constable south precinct. It is said that there was a half hour's mistake in the hour of calling the convention and a portion of the republicans in attendance buto whic came out too late to take in the mominations are not satisfied with the manner In a wchivh the Ucket was manor.
City council at its meeting yesterday voted to invest 54000 in city homes. The pension fund is in good shape with nearly 3000 in the treasury. Miss Mary Sibrey and Mr and Mrs Henry Baade traveled east yesterday in the interest of the Aurode Drs Guards company. They will spend a fortnight in New York selecting novelties for the fall and winter season.
Mrs Clara Coyle wife of Dr J D Coyle of 12 Harrison street died Monday night at St Josephs hospital after an operation. She was forty five years old and lifelong resident of Port Wayne. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Haverly and widely known in Port Wayne for her many friends and charitable work. She leaves a husband two sisters and other relatives.
Real estate notices show multiple property transfers and sales. Names include Trontors of zenestive campned aya, Heller abstracter, and Louis T Chedeste Vatenting. Transactions mention 726 Court street, undivided interests, and varied prices around $4 to $175. Listings reference Fred A. Braohe, Glen Th Pare Township, and local executors.
Chicago hosts the eighth biennial national convention of the Luther League of America with 100 Lutherans and 2000 visitors. President William Stover of Philadelphia to speak tonight at Palmer House. reports, papers, and discussions scheduled through the week. officers elected Thursday morning amid varied sessions across three churches. In Warsaw Indiana a county bank dispute prompts auditors to convene August 23 to discuss withdrawal of 327000 in county funds, with threats of suit if funds are paid before dividend.
Articles of incorporation filed at the secretary of state's office for Fort Wayne firms including The Wayne Brick Company with capital stock listed and directors named. Notice filed shows increase of annual stock for Federal Securities and Investment Company of Fort Wayne. Also government statistics report a large rise in cigarette use with 24.6 million smokers and 55.4 billion cigarettes used nationwide.
The Rev. EB Bergman, former Baptist pastor of Decatur, now serving at Mill Grove, Indiana, is to wed Miss Bertha Laine of Hartford City. The ceremony is set for August 18 at Wighnan and Grane MM. Benerch in Hartland City. The couple will reside at Mill Grove.
The Electric Paste Company offers Stearns' Electric Paste to kill roaches rats and vermin in nine Washington D C homes finding cockroaches in sinks and offices. Paper posted by Salyer notes the pest control claim and price of 1.00 plus 0.25 tax. Sold by druggists or via mail order from Buffalo New York.
Prosecuting Attorney Thomas and deputy Clyde M. Gundy helped push for deportation of Mandiola a Spanish immigrant who went berserk in a Wabash city car injuring two and killing one. A government expert ruled the man insane before arrival and recommended deportation, with Dr. Charles Edwin Wood assisting in interviews. The plan aims to remove him to Spain within a month, ending county costs for years.
St Vincent's picnic at Academe Grove drawn large crowd planned by Patterson Fletcher Co. Tickets for satin shirts and union label items sold to support the event. A transfer-car service will meet attendees from the western area and bring them to the grounds for games, rides, and sports for all ages with a promise of a hearty, well-run gathering despite uncertain weather.
Darling was appointed receiver for the Hotel Standard in Blemart with a bank of 33 000. The defendants are Joseph DePrie and M Sharick, joint license owners, with the Scheneeit Brewing Company owning the buildings. Assets total 35 000 with 76 000 in other claims. The receiver closed the Noted, a Te, and noted no profit from the department, as the hotel was the city’s third largest.
Grand Rapids News reports AK E Stair, co owner of the Majestic Theatre in this city, plans for opening day of the Majestic production led by David Higgins and company in Cappt. Clay of Missouri. Stair says he may retire from active participation but would not rush the move, citing extensive interests and concern for associates. He denies U S Senate candidacy though notes political interest.
In Saarbrucken on August 11, thirteen men died and eight were injured when a quarry explosion released fire damp at the Dudweiler mine two miles from the city. Rescue efforts and investigations followed as authorities assessed the tragedy and its causes.
Municipal Traction and the streetcar company agreed to a five cent cash fare with two cent ticket option. The new fare takes effect Thursday and will hold until cars are redesigned. Officials anticipate a deficit reduction and expect a two cent profit in July.
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