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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
6
Authorities pursue rioters after the death of G W Scott in the Black Belt incident. Police tighten search for evidence to convict rioters while warning that the situation may calm only after troops depart.
G W Scott died in Springfield hospital after being shot in the lungs Friday night. A second ambush aimed at Fourteenth and Edwards Streets wounded no one as Lieutenant Charles and two privates faced bullets. Company E moved to the scene but no arrests were made as the assailants opened fire near the scabbard of Lieutenant Ridgeway.
Springfield dispatch reports two privates from Company D Fifth Infantry Earl Ashely and Guy Dun can were fired upon at 11:45 tonight by an ambush at Eleventh and Edwards streets but not hit. Two troops of the First Cavalry were ordered to the scene to make arrests if possible. Continuous shooting followed with no injuries reported.
Winnipeg Mar Aug 17 Willem Whyte second vice president of the Canadian Pac Pallion arrives to oversee the Northwest strike. He is praised by strikers for fair play and seeks a compromise to end deadlock. a shift in leadership may bring peace and productivity. He demands restraint from strikebreakers and notes 1000 mechanic vacancies in Winnipeg.
Five men were arrested at the intersection of Eighth and Ashley streets after police verified warrants and conducted routine patrols in the vicinity. Authorities reported no further details on charges pending official statements.
Governor Deaven issues six proclamations offering rewards totaling 1.20 for arrest and conviction of those involved in deadly August disturbances in Springfield. Victims include Filia Donnigin and William H Dennigag. the death toll rises to seven with one indirectly tied to the attacks.
A man is accused of assaulting Mrs. Aylilam at Peingtich and sparked mob fury. Police report the suspect was spirited away before a crowd demanded he be handed over, citing lynch law as retribution for a deadly arson that intensified Springtel tensions.
Young men in the Democratic stronghold rally to support the ticket. A large membership forms as volunteers start organizing campaigns and outreach activities for the Democratic cause.
A local political gathering in the Sixth Howard Ward drew about 150 people to Neumaier's hall for a preliminary club formation after a postponement due to weather. Young men formed musical clubs and entertained the crowd with the Wayne quartet performing several encores led by Albert Vergens and others as part of the evening's program.
A local band event titled Ackard Band Program at Robison Park is noted for this evening. The text lists partial names and what appears to be performer and regimental references, though the OCR is garbled. The readable portion emphasizes a community-style music program at a park venue.
Chicago reports that Democratic and independent newspapers nationwide will be asked to start subscriptions for the Democratic campaign fund. Col Moses O. Welmore, finance chair, says funds will be raised through subscriptions and direct contributions, with acknowledgments issued as receipts. Senator Gore pledges half of proceeds from a lecture series to the fund.
At Fairview Nebraska on August 1 W. J. Bryan emphatically denied a Pittsburg report that he offered $200000 to Kerr faction back Cal Fares M. Guffey for a national committeeman role. He said he never heard of such an offer and suggested consultees are the party committee. He refused further discussion with James W. Van Gleave or a manufacturers group criticizing the Democratic ticket.
Hot Springs Va Aug 17 Judge Taft said his campaign speeches will cover various subjects to fit each delegation. He noted he has not fixed a set program and will adapt topics to interest and character of audiences. Meyers, attorney and head of the Republican Callers league, outlined plans to organize clubs nationwide and align with the National Republican League. National HQs will be in New York with western college league HQs likely in Cincinnati.
A celebratory Auburn outing at Lake Gage near Hicksville ended with Edwent Caller nearly drowning. While Jakes, Kat week, and others waded near shore, Caller slipped into deeper water, losing consciousness. Passersby and two physicians assisted, and Caller regained awareness before being safely returned home.
Rome reports Archbishop Farley may become the next American cardinal. The pope asked Cardinal Gibbons to return to Rome before traveling to America, signaling a likely appointment. Farley, born in Ireland, is 50s and has risen from auxiliary bishop to archbishop of New York, with education in multiple countries.
Coroner Dr A Kesler upheld a verdict that Emile Jahne and Mary Jabas died by strangulation, reversing earlier findings of accidental death after a second post mortem. He noted hyoid bone fractures and questioned natural heart causes cited by other physicians, citing prior similar cases and stressing his decision rests on the hyoid injury.
Weather data from a damaged OCR story outlines a two day to four day outlook for Ohio Indiana Michigan and Minnesota with rain northwest winds and below freezing temperatures. The report mentions Atlantic coast highs and a shift to colder conditions with mix of rain and possible precipitation through midweek.
Indiana campaign coverage centers on Kamias R. Marshall who defends his stand on temperance policies and county local option. The piece notes Republican strategies to undermine Marshall by suggesting a shift, while detailing his public statements and plan to continue pressuring temperance proposals through the remainder of the campaign.
A victim of assault was found in Springfield. Police say the incident occurred along a road near a car sending area in March. Authorities held a suspect under current law and are continuing investigations with no further details released.
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