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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

6

Agreement Reached on City Poles and Electric Wires

City officials and the Home Telephone Company reportedly reached a settlement over pole use for electric wires after weeks of talks. Mayor Hosey City Attorney Colerick and board of works members met, while company directors weighed a settlement. The accord aims to allow city lighted streets with reduced dispute and minimal risk to ongoing municipal plant work.

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Former Illinois treasurer dies by his own hand in Bellville

Ex state treasurer Jno Becker, 67, of Bellville Illinois, shot himself at home after a family conference about his second marriage and estate. He was previously married to Fran Risnerham and left an estate valued around $500000. In Milford Indiana, William Whettton reports a warrant in the trial of Township Trustee George Cobb of Goshen. Cobb allegedly misappropriated $20000, case set for February term in Wikhart Circuit Court.

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Warsaw Attorney Poisoned in Indiana

Warsaw Indiana report says attorney Mel Summy of Warsaw is recovering from stomach poison with both hands badly poisoned. He contracted the illness after returning from the country, and doctors advise careful treatment to prevent further complications.

Warsaw Jan Torney Mel Summy

Weather Outlook for Friday to Saturday Across States

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness Friday across Ohio Indiana and nearby regions with rising winds. Lower Michigan expected partial cloud cover Friday and more cloudiness Saturday with cooler temperatures.

Washington Ohio Indiana Lower Michigan

Riots Calm as Arbitration Talk Moves Forward in Muncie

In Muncie authorities, with Indiana Governor’s ultimatum, deploy 2000 state troops as rioting subsides for mediation on the Indiana Union Traction dispute. Ministerial leaders propose arbitration terms, with clergy committees meeting officials and labor representatives to seek a peaceful settlement.

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New State Committee Election In Indiana Democrats Choose Korbly

In Indianapolis on January 7 the Seventh District Democrats elected Deonard Korbly as district chairman to succeed Joseph T. Panning. Korbly, a young attorney, was the law partner of the late Alonzo Greene Smith. Delegates from first through twelfth districts named candidates and supported Ellingham for state chairman and McCullough for governor. In Portland Indiana the district convention also endorsed Billingham for district chairman and recommended Adams for attorney general. The meeting proceeded with caucuses as delegates urged support for their favorites.

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Tenth District Nomination At Monon Democratic Convention

In Monon Indiana the Democratic district convention chose Kirby Risk on the first ballot as chairman of the district Roby inlog ren ene renenech as Laperty acted a iding deer. Bryan was nominated for president with Ed Simon and John Mody of Lake County opposing. White County’s delegation pledged for Rick, and it was announced he held fifty out of eight votes. Continued on Page 2.

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Operation Planned for Mrs Regenas in BVBEBTY

In Indianapolis area Mrs Wil- Tain Regenas of this race town has been ill. She will undergo an operation performed by Dr. W. S. Lerten of Claypool.

Bvbebty Ind Wil- Tain Regenas Wi. S. Lerten Claypurr

Feller Gives Foee Attach To Chicago

Martin Ag ron, president of the board of the University of Chicago, reports Rockefeller has added funds totaling over 23 million dollars in benefactions. He also notes Rockefeller offered to treble conditions to the university serving on a committee, aiming to honor William Harper as first president. Trusts and gifts push total planned expenditures toward 85,000 plus additional funds for construction on campus.

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Royalty in a Fight Over Anna Gould Hand

Paris reports a church melee at St Pierre de Thaillot during a memory service for Lady Stanley Errington. Count Boni de Castellane clashed with Prince Welle de Sagan over Anna Gould as bystanders watched mudslinging and a temple wound. Police separated them. all three were released after a formal verbal. the court case proceeds.

Patis Count Baul de Castelane Aliss Anna Gould York Prince Welle de Sagan Gout St Pierre de Thaillot Stanley Errington England Count Boni Quiny Jean de ‘Cestellane Count Boai Jean Buecher Drineas Gletming Tse Lagaressox Prince Clone Jvers Prince Isselle Cour Ront Prince Helie Count Doni Count Boat Land Mme. Gould Shitch

Notary Public Termends for Fort Wayne Newspaper Office

A Notary Public ends term on April 26 after signing the Fort Wayne daily circulation managers notice. The item notes the name M. Moynihan as circulation manager and indicates the date of December as the day of subscription or oath.

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Hughes Boom Launched Moves for Hughes Nominations

Albany Jan 2 Prominent New York legislators and Republicans met at the Kenmore Hotel to organize support for Governor Hughes for president. Senator Alfred Page presided with George Wilde, Gollins, John Sieicher, Tennant, Young, Haineler, and others endorsing Hughes. Delegates proposed a provisional party body to back Hughes in each assembly district while vowing to keep the effort within Republican ranks. The governor declined comment when informed of the conference.

Albany Nic Govern Hughes United States Kenmore Hotel Alfred R. Page New York George E. Wilde Brooklyn Gollins John 2. Sieicher Hg, Tennant Charles H. Young New York Republican Club A .B. Haineler Hughes Nbn Raines Ontario Dor i Broderick S.grovena Spekker Wadsworth Saxe Senator Pace Manhattan Lene Page M Sleieter Z. Smnitte Senator Page Gornmer Hughes Nirs Gayathor Hughes

Foraker Floored by Republican State Committee Vote

Delegates to the state convention and primary dates were set with Taft supporters winning, 14 to 7, for both the February 11 primary and the March 3 Columbus convention to pick delegates to the national convention. Colginus, January 2. B. Garfield named as chairman. James Setsfield chosen as chairmen with R. Switser as secretary for the state convention. The committee also said it would not involve itself in selecting congressional district delegates.

Colgibus Tne Republican State Central Committee Columbus B. Gerfield Interior Friends Taft Senator Foraker William H. Taft Joseph B. Foraker James B. Setsfield Reland R. Switsser Gallinolls Secretar Malcatni Jennings Athens Brewrms Tchad Gilson Steubenville Tommittes Coneaatons Diatricts

Powers Jury Deliberations Continue in Georgetown Case

Georgetown Ky Jan 2 The Powers jury was unable to agree after a full day and requested more testimony. At 7 45 pm by agreement counsel concluded the direct examination of Henry E Youssey and the panel’s two written questions. The jury then retired for the night at 9 30 and will resume tomorrow.

Georgetown Powers Juige Morris Henry E.youssey

Convention by Acclamation Honors Fort Wayne Leader

In a lively Twelfth district meeting held yesterday Edwart G. Hottman of this city was unanimously elected district chairman amid buoyant tone and unity. The convention endorsed Thomas H. Marshall for governor and launched Cyrus W. Cline as a nomination prospect for Congress. Daniel M. Link spoke for unity and Hoffman’s unopposed chairmanship was foreshadowed as delegates gathered with veteran and new leaders, including ex congressman Robinson Irred Petok Cyrus Cline and Judge Adair, in a scene of hopeful Democratic momentum.

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