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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Gazette column surveys diverse items from 19th century sources including government spending on naval ships, Argentine celebrations of independence, and political maneuverings. It notes labor statistics in New York, a possible Indiana move by the tobacco trust, a correctional department opening in Indiana, and political plays for the U.S. Senate amid discussions of economic policies and governance.
The column drafts a sprawling view of political maneuvers in Indiana with references to Indiana politicians and conventions. It highlights Democratic and Republican contenders in Allen and neighboring counties, mentions James M. Robinson and other seeds of party leadership, and notes debates over nominations for Congress and state offices amid candidate loyalties and factional rivalries.
The state board of agriculture releases a bulletin through Passett J A Cotton urging outdoor spring study of agriculture in all grades. It recommends geography tied to farming, plant and animal topics, grafting, weed control, home gardens, and practical stock feeding.
The Vicksburg Herald provides a long excerpt from Judge R. Taylor on river problems, advocating a broader federal harbor policy and examining fourteen foot low water feasibility. The piece stresses the Lakes-to-the-Gulf project, river regimen changes, and engineering methods to improve deep water navigation.
Fragments from a December issue outline a legal notice and company payment record. Mentions include Linn, NY Fort, Aqu a Gleipta Amm Company, and a commission expiry, with unclear dates and minor names emerging from the damaged text.
Jan 11 Waterloo notes report social visits including Mr Blaker Mrs Cora Jolson Mrs Joseph Ellen and Abs Jenn Thomas. Transients gauge Biols from Tolono visit. Reed returns from Ohio. Presbyterian Missionary Society to meet with Rev Houser. funeral for Mr Scott Campbell at Waterlon cemetery. Colonel Bowman tours Boston. Thomas Rempis and others travel. obit notes age sixty nine and funeral Monday.
Wil lis Love visits relatives in Warren and Akron. Angola No. 236 to hold a meeting Monday. A new building project, Fairview addition on North Wasne reet, is planned. Mayor Orville Carver and wife expect to attend the winery event. January 7 lecture replaces March 10 as the next people’s lecture. Congregational church reports show small departmental balances after obligations and a substantial member increase, the largest in the church’s history.
A brief Auburn note describes a new modern building about 3,500 sq ft on Calhoun Street downtown with a potential division. Mention of Mrs. Wig and plans for events at Lodge Room is noted, with a phone number 6636 for contact. The text includes several garbled phrases but centers on local business and building details.
Attorneys for Standard Oil of Indiana petitioned the United States circuit court of appeals to certify a question to the Supreme Court. They contend the Elkins act was repealed by the Hepburn bill and seek a ruling to determine the impact on a $29,240,000 fine and indictments. The case mirrors the Great Northern Railway appeal, affecting seven other Standard Oil indictments.
Noble counter csrk issued p marriage licence 16 Howard BE.byharger of Wavnglownghin and Berthe Marrington of Alle township. Local notices report numerous visits and guests including Mrs. Harry Stone, Aive Hazel Hutsey, Mr. Luther Kane, and Mr. and Mrs. T. a. Huston. Community updates mention travel to Logansport, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis with various relatives and friends visiting or hosting in Albion and nearby towns.
Dr Charles Taylor of Wolcott and Rev Chapman hosted guests including Mrs Wall Pugste at Wolcott Parish. Miss Lobtie Traler visited with Mr Fred Calloway arranging a card party in Wolesville with Mrs W B Shapland and Mrs Simms receiving prizes. Attendees included Harrigans of Marion, Ivah Haverstock and Irma Voight among others.
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