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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
9
Indiana report details John F. Simpson potential run for speaker and Governor Hanly backing direct election of U S senators by popular vote. It notes Republican factionalism, rival Edwards opposition, and a push for primary reform and improved railroad oversight.
In McDonough County Illinois three banks closed their doors today after a routine examination by Mr. Chandler. The Bank of Macomb Chandler & Posts Colchester Bank and Chandler & Smith Bank Barret suspended operations due to lack of ready cash. Depositors will be paid in full once assets are converted, as the banks are solvent, with ample property to meet obligations.
Longburg Va and Washington notices report the Southern Railway wreck near Lawyere ten miles south of the city that killed President Samuel Spencer. C D Mattox, in charge of Rangoon block telegraph, fled after the incident and is sought to explain two trains in the block at once. Funeral services for Spencer set for St John’s Church in Washington with standstill of all Southern trains for five minutes. Spencer previously donated a fifteen acre park in Logansport, Ind, named after him.
Marion Ind November 3 One of the state s largest musical events drew more than three thousand attendees with a $1500 prize pool. A mixed chorus of 1000 and a 500 voice male chorus highlighted the program as winners were named across multiple categories including Lima Van Wert Marion Warsaw and Indianapolis entries. Notable guests included Congressman-elect George Rauch and Judge William Sanders.
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