07 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
1
Gov Blease and critics of the judiciary drew sharp rebukes from speakers in Chicago and Richmond. Charles W. Fairbanks pressed the need to uphold the constitution amid public distrust. He warned that undermining courts threatens the nation’s legal framework and urged reverence for the law.
A jury found Willam J Brown guilty of first degree murder after a July 16 shooting at Oak Lane. Alfred Percy, Brown's victim, was shot as he stepped from a street car. Mrs Alfred Percy expressed relief while Mrs W J Brown, the prisoner’s wife, acted as forewoman and approved the verdict despite her husband pleading insanity.
Miss Helen Taft and Miss Rather Cleveland joined charity efforts in New York this afternoon. They sold programs at a benefit performance staged by the Women's Titanic Memorial committee, meeting many notable witnesses as attendance drew a large crowd.
In Valdez Alaska in December 1911 Captain Elbridge T Barnette and B B Dusenterry ex president and cashier of the Washington Alaska Bank of Fairbanks face a misdemeanor charge for filing false statements about the bank’s condition with intent to defraud. The defense admitted incorporation and filing of statements but government exhibits were not ready prompting a recess.
Cleybua nd, Penn, Dec 6. The W. 5 Ally chair factory here valued at $5,000 was probably destroyed by fire today. The cause remains undetermined as investigators work at the scene.
In Paris at a police station a woolen sack left in a subway car hid two boa constrictors that moved across the floor. Officers ripped it open and the snakes reared their heads forcing a human exodus until the showman owner recovered them by feeding them live rabbits after which they were captured.
Chicago dealers report five hundred seventy thousand eggs placed on the market at a four cent per dozen loss. Storage levels remain high with over two million and four half cases in storage, predicting further declines before New Year’s. Warehouses show 1,070 cases in stores, with strong funds tied to future purchases.
Democratic senators blocked appointments in a session ending with a quorum failure. War Department announced several civil life applicants passed officer exams. Leander Mitchell died of heart trouble in Washington. Junius Booth and wife found dead in bed at Brightlingsea, suspected suicide.
In Fort Wayne a court heard that 15 year old Lois Mierman faced access to rooming houses and liquor despite claims of age. Clarence Kidd was bound to the circuit court on a $500 bond after a lengthy trial describing alleged revolting conditions and police failures.
President-elect Woodray Wilson starts work on his message to the New Jersey legislature while ending his Bermuda vacation. He has nearly finished recreation and social engagements and will work from now on the home page.
Baldwin Michigan December six the introduction of evidence in the case of Q O M Arebach charged with shooting Harry Wisher a Chicago witness during a mounting trip near this place was completed late today The lazy WIM visit the scene of the shooting tomorrow morning isler to addresses to counsel later in the day and probably will retire before night to consider the verdict
The government’s suit to dissolve International Harvester faced a close in St Louis as Special Examiner Robert S. Taylor and both sides’ attorneys prepared to depart for St Paul for the next hearing at 10 o’clock Monday morning. Plans to resume in Chicago were dropped.
The estate of late Senator Isadar Rayner of Maryland is valued near one million dollars. Probate filings in Baltimore and Washington next week will reveal details. The widow and son William B. Rayner share equally, with portions placed in trust and potential charitable bequests as directed by the will.
Sixty prisoners shared a mid day meal in the Allen county jail dining room for the first time, hosted by the Ladies Society of Plymouth Congregational Church. Mrs Aaron Reichelderfer hosted as wife of the sheriff. The ladies sat with inmates at the same tables, then sang and read to them.
The state closed its case during the Sidna Allen trial for the Hillsville murder of Attorney William M. Poster after examining minor witnesses. The defense began presenting evidence, and Bettie Ayres dying statement was not admitted. In Hazleton, 200 workers at Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal struck over grievances and perceived officials’ inaction.
A sworn statement reports Fort Wayne Journal Gazette circulation from November 1 to November 30 1912 totaling 758 975 with November average 25 299 and October average 24 484 The document is signed by M H Monihan circulation manager and notarized by Inna M Gick Notary Public April 28 1 7 2.
Prince Louis of Rattenberg is named lord of the admiralty succeeding Admiral Sir Francia G3 Bridgeman resigns. Rear Admiral John HR Tetlinne, former commander of the Atlantic fleet, becomes second sea lord after the vacancy created by Dritten Louta Batlenbers promotion.
The Famous Gambling House, once the nation’s largest gambling venue near Portland, Oregon, was destroyed by a fire today. About a hundred lodgers barely escaped with alcohol and panic. Firemen and police were forced to intervene as floors collapsed and many were knocked unconscious. Loss estimated at 70,000.
Robert I. Farrington resigns as second vice president of the Great Northern railway effective December 7. He entered GN service in 1882 and rose to the high-ranking post in 790 percent era, stating retirement from railway service with no immediate plans announced.
South Bend Indiana broker Winchester, a real estate dealer, was arrested in county jail on forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly used a mortgaged unencumbered property, forged a notary’s name, and cashed a fraudulent automobile sale.
At a Philadelphia Lamun convention of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education speakers condemned a small fraction of teachers as incompetent and faulted neglect. They urged national and state aid for establishing vocational schools and expanded technical training.
The Bloominadal Frolic Club, formed December 4, elected officers Arthur Rail president Dona Rall vice president Fred Fegit secretary Arthur Dolin treasurer Tecate Schawlen guardian Herbert Wol Verton sentinel. By Laws adopted a form of initiation in progress. Meetings set for Saturdays in Vorderma hall with parliamentary law as a feature.
The Citizens' convention hail committee plans to meet at the Commercial Lab this evening and return Tuesday with a request for a commission to build a municipal auditorium. All circulating resolutions will be unified into one to present to the council. Funeral services for Rachael Druill at Woodetnek residence and Emnigus Lutheran Church, with 1011 confirmation class members attending, are noted. Gertrude Brown funeral set for this morning at year fence home and burial in Howe, Indiana, after shipments.
The wagon men and livery-boys urge early Christmas shopping to ease overburdened delivery crews. They warn that near Christmas schedules push workers to the limit, risking mistakes and accidents, and call shoppers to spread the load now for smoother deliveries.
In Indianapolis, saloonkeeper Dre. Toba D. Brommer was fined 100 dollars for selling liquor to Frank Shelton, 72, after being warned to desist. Special Judge Reagan condemned promoting drunkenness and imposed the penalty to deter similar acts. Fort Wayne furniture ad follows.
Indianapolis December announces Merchants Public Utilities company formerly Merchants Heat and Light and Ure People's Heat and Light sold to American Public Utilities company. Syndicate led by Kenney Brewer company of Grand Rapids Michigan paid about 2 million dollars for control and roughly 500 thousand for the other concern.
County health officer Van Buskirk orders residents to clean up premises after finding dead hogs and unsanitary conditions. He plans to inform property owners and require tenants to keep guards and outbuildings clean, warning legal action if warnings are ignored.
Kentucky mystery surrounding Minnia Turner’s hotel death deepens as a coroner’s jury reports it cannot determine the cause. The jury recommends further examination of James York and Ida Gullett, found with the body, though York remains unconscious.
Crawfordsville Ind December A bill by State Representative EK Voris aims to reduce living costs. It would prohibit slaughter of cattle under four years old, hoping to lower meat milk and clothing prices and influence overall living expenses.
During cross-examination Murray A. Pennell of Springfield Illinois chewed gum for an hour. District Attorney Miller urged him to remove it and Judeo Anderson commanded. Pennell said he swallowed the gum, briefly disrupting court decorum.
An ad describes a treatment claiming complete cure of liquor habit in days. It alleges harm ness free results with private rooms and meals served in room. It promises refund on leaving if not satisfied and costs nothing, with references on request and price listed as 61 dollars.
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