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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

6

Taggarts Man Wins Jackson Gains Vote Hustle in Indiana Caucus

Decatur judge Erwin presided as Indiana Democratic committee members battled over ballots in a heated political contest. Key figures included Jacksons Stairs Stur n Pleasants Foley Osborn and Lamb with new alliances forming under pressure from Taggart and anti Taggart factions. In late rounds Adams Heimberger drew votes and Foley shifted to Jackson leading to a notable change as the night unsettled loyalty and restructured support amid the party’s internal maneuvering.

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Weather Forecast Across States Thursday to Friday

The forecast covers Washington Ohio and Indiana Illinois Michigan with fair to mixed conditions. Expect snow or rain at times, with warming trends and potential blizzard-like winds. See regional updates for specifics on temperatures and precipitation chances.

Washington Ohio Indiana Andy Sumer Warine

Jury Selection in Thaw Trial Reaches Provisional Phase

Jurors are sworn and provisional candidates added as defense and prosecution jockey over insanity questions. The plan keeps permanent and provisional jurors separate while 29 talesmen are examined, with 12 to be chosen for the Madison Square homicide trial.

Thaw Jerome Harry Ke Phu Meilthays aStaitoril Charles E. Gremmels Arthur R. Nething Baker George W. Cary Dex Goods Georgie C. Rupprecht Tole M.télbert Mineral Voters David B. Arrowsmith Manceer Wm. McAdee Littleton Turttleton Thew Talesmen Thay Madison Square Roof Hhir Tae Blanford White Dacwrs Matteawen

Heinze Bank Turmoil Tangles Wall Street Figures

In New York charges swirl around Augustus Heinze over the Mercantile National Bank crisis. Edgin Gould and William Nelson Cromwell discuss securing bank stock, with plans showing Gould interests to assume control as Heinze faces federal indictments for war-certifying checks. Further indictments loom as other prominent financiers may be summoned.

New York Augustus Heroze Mercentile National Bank United States Ne-Gay Apo The Goulds William Nelson Cromwell Gould Heinze- Morse-Thomas Heinze Cromwell Mercantile Bank Federal Grand Jury Tudge Henge Wall St Exnerted Aries United State Auiayney Stimson

Microbes In The Air Strike Lansing City

A Lansing report notes thousands faced acute nausea and intestinal distress during one night, with many seeking medical care. Teachers and students were absent, stores short of help, and officials investigated possible water contamination as a cause.

Detroit Free Press Lansing Mich Lansing Secoretary Schumway State Board of Health Jeter

Kentucky militia ordered out amid tobacco district unrest

Governor Willson ordered ten militiamen from Louisville to Lebanon to guard the American Tobacco Company Warehouse and ten soldiers from the Crafilana company to protect tobacco property in the town. A Gatling gun was ordered to Lexington after a conference with Lexington officials. The White Burley district faces heightened tensions as violent incidents loom in Kentucky.

Frankport Willson Lawisville Labanon American Tobacco Company Crafilana Company Lexington Topgeto Emn Kentucky

Commercial Club to Meet Tonight on Industry and Fire

Commercial Club meets tonight to hear about a prospective partnership with a construction firm and a major business concen that could affect the local business interests. A million dollar fire at Fort Worth disrupted shipments and damaged the freight house of the Texas and Pacific railroad, affecting the railway’s principal users and local commerce.

Commereni Tand Texas & Tueife Railroad

Bryan Speech Opens Democratic Campaign In Chicago Banquet

William J Bryan was the chief guest at the Jackson Day banquet at the Jefferson club Chicago. Prominent western states leaders attended as Bryan’s remarks contrasted aristocratic and democratic views on national versus state power and imperialism. Also speaking were Adlai Stevenson W S Stone John Kern and Edgar Lee Masters.

Chicago Jun Theocrat Democrat Vievy Society William J. Bryan Bryan Tefferson Club Dia Donocratic Monunentian Denver Adai B. Stevenson United Sta

War Eagle a Wonder Wrestles in Fort Wayne Exhibition

A lively Fort Wayne wrestling show at Princess rink drew a diverse crowd. Butterwork versus Kushte offered a fast fifteen minute bout, while Sam Durbarger fought Anderson in a gruelling main event that ended in a draw. War Eagle, billed star, defeated two opponents, including a strong fall by Filmore, setting up a potential rematch with Frank Gohel next year.

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War Eagle to Meet Rooney in Chicago Show

In Chicago on a January night the War Eagle Indians and John Rooney prepare for a major wrestling event. Trawney trains eagerly for the pink of condition and a chance at the purse while Tommy Mowatt’s venue hosts preliminaries with a Greek trainee billed as a camel. William Demetras and his countryman train for a lightweight bout as part of the card.

Chicago Feans Goich Fred Beek Brooke's Casino Entertainment Ig Haining Tommy Mowatt Mowatt vi William Demetras Wakke

Vesuvius Cone Collapse Draws European Scientists to Naples

Reports from Naples describe scientists rushing to study the Vesuvius cone collapse and crater disturbances. The region remains darkened by ash clouds and detonations as residents grow anxious. Despite warnings, Director Muthewiet insists danger is possible and authorities consider evacuations. Separately, a plan for interurban railway service linking Michigan fruit belt towns to Indianapolis and South Bend is announced for next spring.

Naples Europe Muthewiet Warsaw Ind Michigan Soath Bend Elkhart Goshen Peru Whiwas Interurban Railway Company

Plan for Compromise on Calhoun Street Crossing Elevation

Mayor Hose proposes widening Calhoun street under railroad tracks to eighty feet, depress the street by nine feet to create sixteen feet clearance, and tunnel sidewalks to preserve traffic. Railroads would raise tracks seven feet, allowing level roadway under tracks at Baker street and two twenty-foot driveways for opposing traffic. A crossing elevation meeting is to be arranged for a consensus plan among city, railroads, and traction company.

Hose Stima Wich Pennsylvania Webland Fort Wayne & Pubash Valley Traction Company Calhoun Street Honey Strees Chicago Street Ehemaser Hasey Traction Company Idanta Baker Street Grand Street Wabash Hasseneer Hosey

Merchants Win Trading Stamp Case in Circuit Court Appeal

Hart Wayne merchants secured a victory in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Chicago, upholding Judge Anderson on the trading stamp scheme matter involving an automobile giveaway. Lawyers Somers, Kennerk, and Merrill Moores represented the merchants. Breen & Moreis and G. W. Louttit appeared for the Henry estate and others.

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Eastern Star Lodge to Install Officers

Shiloh chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will install newly elected officers. Mrs Nellie Gagdn will be guest of honor at a banquet and social following the meeting, with members invited to attend the event at the lodge hall in Craw ite.

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