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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues for private and institutional deposit guarantees to protect funds, citing Democratic aims against bank risk. It mentions a $1,000,000 Brewers Fund supporting Democrats amid Republican criticism and notes opposition lines from Fort Wayne and broader Indiana press factions.
The piece discusses Illinois political tensions with Deneen and Stevenson's campaigns, the Republican stance on bank guaranty and financial safety, and concerns about Wall Street speculation. It cites results from Cook County, statewide margins, and calls for reform to curb public fund misuse amid Democratic platform plans.
Sheldon a Port Wayne and Wabash Waller Traction lineman, fell twenty seven feet from a pole in the alley between Williams and Britter streets near Calhoun yesterday afternoon. He broke both bones of the left femur and sustained facial bruises but is reported in a good form at Hone hospital with expected recovery. Two fellow linemen, Hydalla Bletacker and Daniel Ty Spangler, witnessed the accident and say the fall occurred without contact with live wires. Sheldon, about thirty five years old, has worked for the company two years and resides on Mr Clinkan street with a wife and daughter.
Guthrie details reveal internal turmoil at a state bank as deposits face risk after the banking board moves to place the institution into receivership. An $80,000 balance remains pending and questions arise about the bank's practices and future of the state system.
The note mentions trying Admiral Coffee and describes Miss Meo as winning wonderful bargains of the Paeterzon Pletehices in a compact, period voice with a focus on consumer bargains and product mention.
Postmaster Hanna seeks a public meeting of road officials and citizens to promote the good roads plan. He arranged to bring Eldridge, a government road expert, to Fort Wayne around September, coordinating with Congressman Gilliam and local officials to spark countywide support and a reception for the model road project.
Patrick Prentiss a longtime Fort Wayne resident aged seventy six died Friday at a focal hospital after a long illness. Survived by daughter Mrs John Grable and son Thomas Hunt funeral Saturday 8:30 from Schone parlors then Cathedral. Charles W Crawford an automobile repair man died Thursday morning after a sudden collapse born December 17 1875 in Allen County Indiana survived by Agnes Blanche Rapp widow and two daughters Velma and Helen. Funeral Saturday at 10 from residence with Rev Frank Lenig. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Balemeyer died Thursday at their Swiewer avenue home. Funeral arrangements listed for Mrs Elizabeth Keamet and Cornelius Yant with services in local churches. Prink P Theging funeral at the Cathedral this morning with pallbearers named Reilly Tervin Keptingar Rowan Shea Reinhart. Fancy Neckwear sale ad follows.
Patrolman Grime reported a man in brown clothes seen near Main Street Inset Night. He connected the incident with a reported assault on Mike, and questioned the man after officers detained him on the roadway. Mildead Cox and Tal Welch faced detentions or charges as the case unfolded.
Tod Aug 2 democrats from all parts of Indiana gathered to perfect a temporary organization for a state league of democratic elites. James L Risk requested a state meeting in Indianapolis on September 9 to finalize an organization like the Lincoln League of Republicans. Mayor George St Duran of Lafayette was elected chairman and Harry B Daring of LaPorte secretary. Representatives from Richland, Cranville, Muncie, Indianapolis, Vincennes and other cities attended.
Des Moines police detained Mrs. Stein and her mother in connection with a double murder involving Morris Stein and Allis Hester Porter. Authorities report complicity charges as the investigation widens.
Prof Trielt who prepared suchi a sures for balloon ascent at Hobison Park yesterday afternoon has agreed to return Sunday afternoon to make another ascent. The gas bag is described as the largest in the country with a parachute drop from a height never before attained by a balloonist. Suspenders Legit Prive Patterson Fietcher Co.
A dwelling at the northeast corner of Baker and Harrison streets owned by Mrs. Richard Wamimond caught fire early today. The rear portion burned before firefighters gained control, with the attic over the kitchen identified as the origin. Mrs. Hamand, awake with five daughters and a roomer, escaped after the alarm sounded.
The Kelsey family reunion occurred yesterday at Swaidner's stove near Roanoke with 41 guests at dinner. Attendees arrived from City ton, Centerville, Zanesville, Richmond, Aberews, Huntington, Fort Wayne, Rome City, Columbus City and other places. Officers elected: President F. W. Kelsey Port Wayne. secretary Mrs Bertha Kelsey Bathanas Fort Wayne. treasurer T. W. Kelsey Andrews.
Auburn Indiana May 2 Friday plans call for the Republican congressional convention to nominate Hon. C C Gilbane of LaGrange for Congress at 10 o clock morning session to keynote the event. Delegates from Whitley, Steuben and surrounding counties travel by Lake Shore and Vandalia routes. strong local turnout expected.
About 250 people attended the Ninth Ward Democratic meeting at Wells Street headquarters. Speakers included Willian Frenchtenicht and Robert K. Kelly, with Judge Erwin delayed. The event celebrated a well-equipped room, a Democratic quartet, and urged broad participation as campaigns expand with weekly meetings and a planned county picnic.
In Chicago a receiver takes control of the Southern Indiana railway property once held by J. R. Walsh. First Trust and Savings Bank moved to place the railway under receivership, filing three suits in federal courts and naming Chicago attorney James Rosenthal to represent rail interests. The hearing schedule and potential extensions were noted, with Myron J. Carpenter chosen as receiver and counsel E. Rider, Willings M. Abbott assisting. The action follows bank turmoil affecting Walsh assets and aims to stabilize the line.
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