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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
6
Governor Tanly orders troops to restore order as the mancier situation spirals beyond control. Mayor and police resist the militia move but are overruled by General Perry, signaling a decisive shift in authority.
MUNCIE and INDIANAPOLIS proceed with martial law avoided as Governor Hanly orders 12 infantry companies and artillery to back police. Troops to assist rail and streetcar security, with 7 a.m. assembly and 40 rounds per man, amid three days of strikes and street clashes.
Severe winter across Germany has halted travel, triggered many accidents, and claimed numerous lives near the Russian frontier. Jan 2 reports indicate several deaths as temperatures plummet and frigid conditions persist nationwide.
Thomas F. Logan of the Toledo Fort Wayne and Chicago Waterway association advances a measure for a preliminary survey of a canal route from Toledo to the Mississippi watershed. Congressman Gilliam will introduce the bill in Washington, with Perry Randall and others coordinating effort and a January 14 association meeting in Toledo.
In Georgetown Kentucky on January 3 the Caleb Powers case jurors asked for permission to exercise and were allowed to go out. The court told them deliberations could resume after dinner or tomorrow if no verdict is reached. The jurors were recalled at 7 30 and will not hear more until court convenes tomorrow morning.
Kentucky unease grows after nocturnal violence in Russellville. Fire marshal Mott Aryns moves toward Russellville to investigate alleged rights raid and set up a tense situation as authorities respond to the disturbance.
Cincinnati Jan 2 United States Senator Foraker denounces the state call for a primary and delegates to the national convention saying it imprisons voters. He urges electing delegates in wards to reflect public choice and criticizes burdensome petition requirements as unconstitutional and impractical. Senator Dick backs Taft and agrees with early primaries, while Foraker signals partial compliance.
The Berlin court sentenced Harden to four months in prison and ordered payment of costs on charges of libel against Count von Moltke and Prince Zu Eulenberg. The president ruled the accusations were baseless, citing the witnesses and evidence as insufficient to prove immoral or unnatural relations. Harden announced intent to appeal while defending his writings as his own responsibility.
Weather bulletin from Wastington on January 3 forecasts rain on Saturday and Sunday followed by snow and colder conditions in the north. In the south and valley areas rain and associated wintry mix expected, with colder temperatures moving in as the weekend approaches. Local impacts noted for Mishitan area with snow intensifying Saturday into Sunday.
London reports reveal the annulment request by Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh, sister of Harry K Thaw, against the Earl of Yarmouth. The countess, staying at Park Hall, declines comment as public hearings are deemed inadvisable.
Mayor Hoesey reports Bell Telephone drafts a full pole system franchise with city use of cross arms for police and fire wires and a second cross arm for municipal use. Bell offers 2 percent gross receipts, immediate payments, and rate parity with Home Telephone for up to 4,008 phones plus free conduit use. Previous talks centered on pole sharing. council demands a franchise mirroring Home’s terms.
At least five people are confirmed poisoned today after eating cheese. Victims include Charles Ball and Tarree Chitin, Mr and Mrs Wheeler Grider and two children, and the family of Yeon. Health officials say investigation continues.
Revival services at Wayne Street Church continue this week with a popular program noted for attracting many attendees. Dr. Frank Lenig will deliver a sermon titled Seating the Sivier Waris, and children plus friends are expected to attend the service beginning at 2 o clock.
City and telephone firm settle a five year agreement for pole space and crossarm use to string municipal electric lines. City keeps top crossarm rights for police and fire alarm wires while company supplies poles and oversees wiring. rental 75 cents per pole per year, temporary while municipal plant develops.
Sewers in Lakeside and Bloomingdale opened after water reached high levels. repairs and gauge work were underway to relieve flooding and restore sewer service. local officials reported progress amid ongoing containment efforts.
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