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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
An appellate court in Indianapolis rules that $500 Horace Shopert left at the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart before a receiver took charge must be treated as a special deposit and repaid in full from the bank’s vault funds then in place, four years after the event.
At Dungeness Point Chile on January 31 the American fleet, numbering seventeen vessels, doubled the point at 1 30 pm and entered the Straits of Magellan in a notable transit.
Confessions tied to Faulkner saloon robbery and Croy murder imply local criminals familiar with Woodburn. Prosecutor cites letters between LaDuke and others as key. witnesses identify voices of the burglars and grand jury reviews potential suspects while Baker and Miller defense teams prepare surprises for trial.
A long roster of Fort Wayne banking and business figures is cited, led by John W. White as early president of architects and vice presidents from First National Bank and National Bank. The list includes executives from various trusts, banks, merchants, manufacturers, and insurance groups, with roles spanning real estate, loans, and commodities.
James H. Hanson as president and treasurer and James D. Mortimer as general manager organized a receivership agreement with vice president FB Perkins appearing for the company. About 14 000 in unsecured debts including delinquent taxes and trackage rentals are said to be pressed for payment. The road, though not fully completed, will be aided by the receivership to finish construction, provide equipment, and settle small claims. The company has 1 250 000 in bonds and 1 250 000 in capital stock, with expectations all claims will be settled promptly.
An old advertisement claims Grove's signative box remover cures a cold in one day using La rative bromide and other ingredients. The ad touts headache relief and rapid relief claims with broad assertions about effectiveness.
In Massillon Ohio a 14 year old boy named Mortis was struck by a passing train while crossing a railroad yard. He grabbed the engine pilot and clung on for about half a rail before the train stopped. He regained consciousness after rescue, suffered no serious injuries, while the horse and buses were wrecked.
Monsignor Oechtering, operated on over several days at St Josephs hospital, is "inraving" nicely. Two youths named Mitchell and Smith were arrested by Sergeant Papper after a dent near Barr and Warne streets last night. Mrs EB D Scheiman of Broadway was moved to Lutheran hospital for gallstone removal with one operation successful and recovery assured. Dr Duemning is the surgeon. Mr Witmer Leonard, Albion attorney, was there for cases in which the law firm Leonard & Leonard is involved. hearings set for March 19 before Judge Cook Hertington, venue changed. Leonard & Leonard practice spans northern Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Mahurin will attend dedicatory exercises at the new Friends church in Muncie a stone structure erected under the supervision of Architects Mahurin and Mahurin The services will continue through the week and an organ recital will feature the festivities on Thursday evening Afterward Mr Mahurin will visit Bloomington then Laporte to discuss plans for a Superior court building at Michigan City
In Cincinnati the long running feud between National League head Pulliam and National Commission chairman Herrmann over discipline of minor leaguers nears an end. Pulliam will attend as Herrmann’s guest at the upcoming two week Newflog bowling tournament, with both leaders likely to resume peaceful relations.
Richmond manager Clarence Jessup and other investors plan a trip to Ven Were, Ohio, next Monday to attend a meeting about reorganizing the Indiana-Ohio Baseball League. No circuit changes are expected as rumors of Marion's exclusion have been settled. President Watkins of the Indianapolis American Association team and former writer Ben Crose back the Muncie effort.
After a lengthy wait the Thaw jury was ordered to reconvene tomorrow morning with rumors of an eight to four split. Defense counsel Littleton pushed insanity as the likely verdict while District Attorney Jerome cautioned against speculation. Outside, a large crowd waited in the Tombs and court corridors for any report on the jurors’ progress.
New York January 31 jury retired after Judge Dowling charged that the defense must prove sanity. If reasonable doubt remains the defendant benefits. Dowling outlined the statute on criminal responsibility and mental defect. Jurors later returned to continue deliberations amid court cheers.
Last night at the Fort Wayne lodge of Elks the minstrel show netted several thousand dollars for charity. Laure Hellbroner led the activity while Col. Dick Thompson delivered a snow cake as celebrations followed. The charity fund will benefit immediately, though specific uses were not disclosed.
A brief note promotes White Ash Cigars as an appealing five cent smoke. It highlights value and a simple pitch to readers seeking inexpensive tobacco.
Del to Willam J Bryan in Wilmington says the president's warning aligns with Democratic views of more than a decade. He urges Roosevelt Republicans in Congress to join Democrats for remedial legislation, and warns the public to judge Republican support at the upcoming convention.
The marred Knights of Columbus men stayed home while the bachelor boys of the era held their ball. Several married singles were found on the floor but were excused as the night belonged entirely to bachelor boys and girls.
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