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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 Fort Wayne Journal notice discusses revised Panama Canal cost estimates, citing a potential $200,000,000 figure and noting 1905 estimates excluded interest during construction. It also lists Indiana delegates, including U S Fackson and others, for the Rivers and Harbors congress in Indianapolis.
A garbled discussion outlines dominant party themes from revision to referendum, direct primaries and state unity. It mentions waterways improvements, banking and corporate law, naval topics, and presidential or federal questions, concluding with a call for cautious reform without destabilizing governance.
Grover Cleveland sends a letter to President Fa, of the hub, declining attendance at the Jackson Day dinner. He expresses regret at being inexorably obliged to miss, but praises democratic fidelity and urges unity to restore party strength. He notes friendship with the guest of honor and reaffirms Democratic values.
In Boston a Democratic split surfaced as fourteen district committee members formed a temporary leadership and urged twenty six others to join a Wednesday session to establish a permanent organization. Several attendees from state headquarters declined to participate. The dispute may prompt state court action over which faction controls the party machinery.
Omaha reports indicate William Jomer Leavitt, husband of W. A. Bryans daughter Fulk, has gone to Paris to study art and will not return. Mrs Leavitt writes friends abroad that the marriage is at an end, and she plans to reside with her mother in Europe while estranged from Leavitt. No definite divorce actions have been confirmed.
Newport January 16 Mrs Aaron L Leavitt is with her son William Homer Leavitt in Paris where he pursues his studies The elder Leavitt told World correspondent he had no knowledge of any quarrel between his son and Bryan's daughter It is understood Mrs Leavitt went abroad to join her husband They lived much of the time in New Orleans and Denver Miss Wilhelmina Cook alleges a breach of promise with Leavitt and threats of a marriage dispute The couple's son born in November 1883 was not named after his grandfather
Grand Rapids, Jan 10 Ketchell of this city has been matched to fight Lily Papke for the world title at Colma California on February 22. Rocehell received a message from his manager J T O Connor that articles had been signed subject to approval exposing weight at 1041 2 pounds. Ketchell wired acceptance and both men will meet for 80 percent of the gate receipts with the split yet to be agreed upon. Froth has offered a guarantee and defense and O Connor was contacted to post a forfeit for appearance.
Charles Hackenschmidt of Siontown, or Siounetty, defeated Walter Burns in Knoxville Tennessee to claim the light heavyweight championship at the States. The fight lasted two hard rounds with the first fall at thirty five minutes and the second at eighteen minutes. Hackenschmidt wore Burns down, showing endurance and cleverness as the favorite.
In a murky report from Boston dated January, Mrs. cuargina Dickenson alias Charlotte Trina tied to a peculiar incident, following a man linked to a Vernon affair. A woman named Why mare, connected to Whase Tails, was arrested in Cambridge by Buxton patrons and slated for transfer to New Jersey the next day.
A historical ad describes Whiske and styrerine mixed with Vireit 401 of Bina claimed to break UWE and cure various pains. It prescribes dosing every four hours with vague ingredients like Sour Gruggiot Mike Aeolijpre and pine compounds, promising brand by a diary whisky. The note warns to purchase only from Pinecony Pond and to ensure the vial is securely sealed in a tannd wooden bottle.
Marion Indiana hosts a mass meeting of citizens to aid strikers from Amalgamated Association drivers and urban employes unions and the central trades council. Speakers called for solidarity by boycotting Indy Ubik Traction cars and demanded stiff action against the campaigned strike. Meanwhile Muncie reports quiet with reduced guards and troop movements as Battery B Indianapolis and Company PL Winchester depart.
Former Chief Justice Alton B. Parker, Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1904, speaks to county Democrats at his home county event about the credit panic and the dangers of untutored idolism in national leadership. The gathering was attended by four score or more Democrats.
Edwin Colester killed his eight year old blind son Edwin in Ravenna last night, then shot himself through the heart. Neighbors say he had talked of his wife’s death six months ago, and had recently spent much to aid the boy. He is expected to die.
Tokyo dated January 20 reports Baron Takahira has been chosen as ambassador to the United States to succeed Viscount.
Twenty passengers were slightly injured when a passenger train on the Darksea branch of the Iron Mountain railroad wrecked near Jackson Missouri. The cause of the wreck has not been determined.
Vancouver police report the arrest of W. Harper and Wiley To Smuth in connection with the alleged embezzlement of about half a million dollars from the First National Bank of Harrisburg Mississippi. The suspects faced local custody awaiting further proceedings.
Kendallville Indiana notes list visitors and residents: Mrs A Harding of Cortina. visits to Big Lena Lake. Maude Gake of Sloweland. Tom Gaull on business. Virall Windle resting. Miss Worth Friends visiting. Mrs Myrtle Bruise en route to Hastings. funeral plans for Mrs Henry Marter. Henry Lesher a witness. several family visits and social calls. town happenings and small ads.
A catastrophic blaze at the Parker building on Fourth Avenue amid East Seventeenth Street traps and kills four firemen. Dozens injured, seven officers also hurt as walls collapse. Loss tallies at millions. tenants include Brunswick Balke Collender and Encyclopedia Britannica. Fire swept through the ten-story brick structure, with Florence Hotel serving as a temporary hospital for the injured. Authorities assess greater losses as rescue efforts continue among crumbling walls.
Koscisko county notes list W D Camp as guest of Slaughter and Mrs Droud of Leesburg. Revival at Brethren church Dutchtown begins Sunday January 14 with locals hosting visitors from Warsaw and other towns. Health and travel news touch residents including hospital stays and farm relocations.
Mrs 5 Mo Bintz of Mishawaka returns home after a few days with friends in Sipshwana and Lagrange John Knapp of Lagrange visits Storgig for a few days with relatives Mr and Mrs Charles Willins of Orland travel toward New Hie in Nappanes Willosy remains part of this week Dive Johnann attends at the pontirs show its grange then returns home in Pair Hand Ind Olin oward and daughter Milled of Lograng depart for Algun Moh.
Waterloo news item notes a series of church meetings in the area with several residents traveling to visit relatives and attend events. Names mentioned include Ratuel Kraker from Lagrange heading to South Bend Elkhart and Spracnce, Mia and Joan Mackenthal of Shelbyville, Mrs Anna Bushner in Legrange, and Mrs Mary Haskins of Madge on the way to Grand Rapids to visit relatives. Other locals from Welnotttville and Lagrange are cited with visits and travel plans.
Albion Indiana items report a marriage license issued to William Adelbert Swanders and Christina Gunderson of Seat township. Thomas Story of Port Warns visits city business today. John Frederick of Albion travels to Toledo to visit his daughter. Mrs Westerdays guests Mrs Grestima Rukgell southwest of Albion. Rev T F Katie recovering after stroke but no improvement. Solomon Franks and David Snore mentioned as long-time residents. HF Youna of Wolf Take visits daughter Mrs B A Stewsrk.
Real estate transfers list numerous Lot and addition sales across Wayne and Pleasant townships. From Hebecca Jans to Bignthe Falls for 5000 dollars to multiple parcels in Hanna, Bert Murray, Teanna, Lewis Justin, and Pleasant townships with prices ranging from 100 to 340 dollars and up to 5000 dollars.
Rooney defeats Chief War Eagle in a wrestling bout with two falls claimed by Rooney. The Indian opponent, labeled War Eagle, was involved in a contested finish as the crowd booed and shouted foul.
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