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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

Page

6

Feud Chef Shot Dead in Kentucky Mountain Feud

Jackson Kentucky breathitt county judge James Hargis was shot dead in his general store by his son Beach Harels after a reported drinking spree and a long feud with the Hargis Cockrill family. The incident ends a long era of violence tied to the Hargis Cockrill feud.

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Prohibition Debate and Labor Reform Move in Washington

Washington debate centers on a likely second message from the president within ten days. Congress may replace the Erdnman act with a new bill, while talks aim to shield dry districts from inter and intrastate shipments and border-line confiscations. Prominent Christian groups push for anti saloon measures as lawmakers debate labor and prohibition amid tense exchanges.

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Indiana Case Probes Insanity Claim in Terrell Hospital Stay

A board of state charities report to Governor Hanly asserts Wells County man John W. Terrell 2098 is insane while confined at Richmond Eastern Hospital for the Insane. Father Gavish’s investigation found incoherent letters to daughters not mailed, blasphemous and accusatory notes, and limited contact with staff due to age and health.

Indianapoli Francis H. Ga’polis Board of State Charities Hanly John W. Terrell Wells Hastern Richmond Terrell Melvin Wolf Bluffton Durbin Father Gavish Tes Hr Board of State ‘Charities Hank Ams W Butler Board On Insale Father Gaviah Tepines Eastern Hospital Joh W. Terrell Wells County Plania Tha Hospital Renene Dare Terril Uy Coe Smith Lucy Nia Sete Vharities

Aid Maclean Arrives in Tangier Under Guard Escort

Beattish leader of the Morsccan sultan's bodyguard, Aid Maclean, arrived in Tangier under guard. He had been held in bondage for seven months by the bandit Raisul, and is now reported to be at liberty.

Aid Maclean Beattish Feros Tangier Waba Martha Haver MacLean Borsees Raisul

Shaving Off the Big Stick Battleship Budget Debate

The House Naval Affairs Committee hears no vote yet on Roosevelt and Metcalf’s plan to build two battleships instead of four. Chairman Tawrey cites expected deficits and revenue declines as Republicans push to curb spending. The session signals cautious fiscal stance amid high defense costs and party pressure.

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Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday in several states

The Weather Bureau reports Friday and Saturday conditions with snow in the northeast, rain and snow in other areas, and warmer temperatures in the Midwest. Marked temperature changes appear along the middle Atlantic coast and New England, with brisk winds from the lakes to the northeast.

Washington Fed Blineis Indiana Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic Coast New England Lake Region Ohio Valley Dakotas Minnesota Tower Mississino Mississippi Valley

Bryan Urges Democratic Strength in Fight Against Republicans

William J Bryan spoke at the National Theater in Jersey City urging that democracy grows stronger while Republicanism weakens. He condemned the 11 years of GOP rule and warned of a conspiracy by wealth to dodge laws, urging stricter anti conspiracy and stressing party unity for pure democracy.

Mr. Bryan Jersey City N. J Wiliam J. Srvan Naijestic Unlten Bryan Republican Party Berean Tafts Ynlirder

Fire destroys eight family apartment house. one dead

A fire on West Seventh Street and Columbus Avenue destroyed an eight family apartment house. Margaret Landon, 21, jumped from a sixth story window and died. Twenty residents escaped by smoke, aided by firemen.

New Fork West Seventh Street Columbis Myeude Margaret Landon

Judge Robert Tay Lor Infirm in Row Over Worsening Condition

Fragmentary report notes Judge Robert Tay Lor in poor health with family stating he is very weak. Medical details unclear as handwriting is damaged and the account mentions worsening condition and a related incident at the courthouse.

Robert Taylor Judea Robert & Tar Horter

Samuel Floyd Angus Baseball Magnate Dies At 52

Detroit dispatch reports Samuel Floyd Angus former owner of a major league team and prominent investor in leagues died tonight at age fifty two after a long career in baseball and related ventures. He held substantial interests in teams and railroad ventures influencing the sport locally.

Detroit Samuel Flos Nena Dedrome Armrlean Teagsie

Two Days Convention Chooses Dates in Indianapolis

Indiana Democrats convene in Indianapolis for a two day state party meeting on March 25 and 26 with editors and the state committee selecting dates to avoid clashing with the Republican convention. The gathering discussed the platform issues including an inheritance tax and temperance measures and aimed for a proactive state agenda.

Indianapolis

Democratic county chairmen to meet in city Tuesday

The Democratic county chairmen of the Twelfth district will meet in the city next Tuesday with Chairman Hollman. County primaries for precinct committeemen will be held on Saturday February 29. Both parties will elect committees at the same time under the new law. James E. Watson was in the city yesterday afternoon and will stay through today for the Knights of Pythias district meeting in Columbia City. He is a leading member of the order, holding its state chancellor position.

B. Nicholson Harrisburg L. M. Stevenson Portland Bliss Garden Bilis Bartheldt Missouri National Bartholdt California Washington Jenkins Litlefeld EG Hoffrans Indienspalls Democratic State Committee Minpaiga Walters Heitman Democratic Party Hoffman Marshall Knights of Pythias Columbia City Jefferson Jackson Hollman James E. Watson Bacinee

Mayor Hosey Faces Liquor Dealers Talk on Sunday Closing

A committee from the Retail Licensed Liquor Dealers Association visited Mayor Hosey to discuss Sunday closing. They claimed some saloon keepers evade laws by selling after 11 PM and on Sundays, proposing Sunday afternoon openings to aid enforcement. The mayor reaffirmed that Sunday closing will continue.

Retail Licensed Liquor Dealers’ Association Hosey

Florida lynching rings alarm after mob violence

In Gainesville and Newberry Florida a crowd of about 200 seized and lynched a murdered man near a tower and dragged Elna Sapp a prominent farmer from jail to the crime site. Excitement runs high in Newberry with fears of further violence and possible additional lynching threats.

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Gas case postponed as city and gas company seek continuance

Attorneys for the Fort Wayne Gas Company and the city joined in a written request for a continuance in the federal gas case. They expect eastern financiers to endorse a proposition to supply five years at 99 cents and five years at 23 cents, with the city proposing 50 cents for two years and 23 cents for eight years. Officials anticipate a quick resolution and major plant improvements with new mains and job creation once funding is secured.

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Defense Closed In McDonald Trial

Defense in the trial of Mrs. Dora McDonald for the will of Webster S. Guerin closed today in Brentano's court. The state began rebuttal testimony and plans further argument tomorrow as evening session starts.

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Wealthy Lafayette Man Killed by Train

Lafayette man Alexander Sthinam age seventy, a major landowner in Tippecanoe, was instantly killed this afternoon crossing a Lake Erie and Western passenger train near Per a, near the city.

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