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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

6

Nine tentative jurors chosen in Thaw trial

Three court sessions closed the first day of the second Thaw trial for the murder of Stanford White. Nine jurors were selected from fifty seven jurors examined by District Attorney Jerome, with both sides allowed prerogative challenges. The panel includes Charles H. B. Gremmels, John Hatchett, Floyd Sunterd, and others. Legal insanity to be the sole defense. no oaths until the full panel is agreed.

York Jen Henry EK Stanford White Jerome Martin W. Littletem Littleton Elret Charles HB. Gremmeis Cbecker Tohn Floyd Sunterd Mmanaeet Ei- Gonwar Artille R. Naething Maziien Houriér George W. Cary Gremmels Sanford Qouway Hatchett Douin Write Actists

Weather Forecast For Monday Through Wednesday

A weather summary indicates unsettled conditions with snow or rain expected across Michigan and Illinois regions Tuesday and Wednesday. Light precipitation possible Monday with cooler temperatures and gusty winds noted along some eastern corridors.

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Eviction Warrants Issued in New Pi Rent War

New York reports 500 eviction warrants issued by municipal court for 4 pm evictions in a tenants strike. Papers authorize immediate eviction against those named. Execution will take about a month to serve notices amid tenants vowing resistance and landowners signaling rent reductions.

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Morality in Politics Emphasized in Nebraska Club Talk

The Jacksonian Club of Nebraska hosts a public event with William Jennings Bryan as guest of honor. Speakers urge ethics over party loyalty and condemn mercenary politics, arguing trusts, tariffs, and railroads unjustly burden the people while Republicans fail to defend their stance before the public conscience.

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George Dixon Dead After Long Battle With Alcoholism

George Dixon, the famed featherweight boxing champion known as Little Checnlaty, died in the Bethlehem hospital alcoholic ward after a long struggle with drink. Once a top contender with hundreds of bouts since 1886, he passed away at thirty seven, saying he had fought his last fight with John Barleycorn. He noted no friends besides John G. Sullivan.

New York Jani Tie Tine Ani Che Severa George Divo Little Checnlaty Betlevir Hospital George Dixon Dixon Uue Johnson Halifax Frown Thik Forry McGovern Cal Meras Divon Bellevud Hospital Frianda John G. Sullivan

All Quiet at Muncie Strike Turmoil Tells of City

Riotous days in Muncie as Union Traction strikebreakers arrive and locals operate cars under guard. Deputy sheriffs increase patrols while citizen-officers protect passengers. State labor officials arrive ready to arbitrate if called, as tensions and violence ease with emigration of strikebreakers.

Amalgamated Association of Street and Blevirfe Railway Indiane Union Traction Company Ipan Mundia Indiana Union Trafthon Company Louisville Agsalet G. W. Purcell C. F. Woerner Muntele

Muncie Engineer Faces Military Law During Strike

Special to the Journal-Gazette reports City Engineer Potter faced military authority during a strike when asked to map Muncie for militia on duty. He allegedly refused due to other work and was taken to the Source station. Soldiers warned he could be jailed if he persisted.

Journal-Gazette Muncie Ind Potter

State files suit to eject Great Northern for Sunday liquor sales

Chicago Sun Day cases report a suit by the state to oust the Northern Hotel company from its corporate rights over Sunday liquor sales. The action seeks Supreme Court review if initial ruling goes against the state, as saloon cases test municipal Sunday closing laws. Judge Smith gives five days to answer. The piece notes ongoing criminal trials for Sunday liquor violations in municipal court.

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Intrigue in Indiana Democratic Committee Vote Clash

In Indianapolis a crowded state committee race shows 13 votes total with 25 tallied. The piece argues Stokes Jackson leads the opposition backed by Taggart and Crawford fair banks, while reformers hope for change at the meeting day after tomorrow as reorganizers aim to curb the combine’s control.

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December Dates Recounted in Disjointed Journal Entry

Fragmentary record lists dates such as December 1 3 4 7 5 18 13 12 and 30 31 with scattered year marks. The garbled entries hint at a chronological journaling sequence but lack clear events, names, or locations for fuller summary.

Yalk of Judson Harmon for Presidential Candidate

Ohio Democrats rally around Judge Judson Harmon for the national convention in Denver. Rumors say Harmon will win Ohio’s delegation, contested by Mayor Johnson of Cleveland who controls two districts. Analysts expect Harmon to secure broad Democratic support statewide.

Yalk Judson R. Harmon Okie Judson "Haroon Ohie Denver Coturtaus Ohio Judge Harmon Willam J. Bryan Onia Harmon Johnson Clevesland Cuyahoga

Aldermen Move To Bar Women In Public Cafes

New York aldermen introduced an ordinance forbidding women to smoke or drink in cafes and other public entertainment places. The measure carries a maximum fine of 25 dollars and ten days’ detention for violators, and was sent to a committee for public hearings after citing a Fifth Avenue cafe incident on New Year's Eve as the trigger.

New York Board of Aldermen Causcllman Sullivan Ordidanta Fifth Avenue

Brown Arrested After Hours Bar Detention at New Aveline

Patrolman Westerman found several men in the New Aveline hotel bar early Saturday morning and arrested George Brown proprietor on a charge of keeping the tavern open after hours. Brown posted bond set at 250 as the officer summoned the patrol wagon for transport.

Westerman George Brown Aveline Hotel Charles Wasterman Sharth Moeming Talenn Te Esate Iers Brown Aveline

Employers Liability Law Unconstitutional Ruling Report

Washington dispatch notes the Supreme Court’s five to four decision holding the federal Employers Liability Act unconstitutional as beyond the regulation of interstate commerce. Justice White announced the opinion. dissenting justices argued the act remains valid. The report details implications for railroad and college cases tied to the decision and notes resulting receiver actions and financial judgments under the old regime.

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Awards Made on City Funds Apportionment Shifted

The city finance board fixed allocations for city funds among banks led by People's Trust and Savings, changing apportionment on capital stock. First National and other bidders named with stock amounts and maximum bids faced adjustments by the board and Lowry. The council authorized the mayor and controller to place funds to maximize interest, keeping separate funds intact where possible.

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Among the Banks and Bankers

Banks and bankers report a cautious mood among merchants after yesterday’s activity. Analysts expect uneven business for savers and lenders, with low mood likely to persist before any strong revival. Companies such as Packard, Owen, and Port Wayne announce pay cycles, while construction firms report scheduling and layoffs amid uncertainty.

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Receiver Appointed for Umstead and Breitt

A receiver was appointed for Umstead and Breitt after the failure of Umstead and Srehl haberdasher on Calhoun Street yesterday. Dr. Vitzar Reuzell identified assets totaling 34,000 dollars, including fixtures and tools, with Thies G2 overseeing the proceedings. Me. Vent was named receiver.

Vitzar Reuzell Umstead & Srehl Haberdasher Calhoun Strut Vent

Fragmented ad rhetoric on city life and desire

The piece surveys urban want ads and consumer yearnings, noting a repetitive focus on identical goods and shared aspirations. It comments on readers' envy of lifestyle signals and the social pull of advertised comforts within the city.

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