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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary weather report from Washington notes partly cloudy conditions with some precipitation. The forecast mentions temperatures and general conditions, though many words are garbled. Key entities include Washington and Wednesday, with reference to a local thermometer reading.
Barry F Thaw faces a new trial with defense lead by Martin W Littleton claiming insanity at the time of the Stanford White murder. The defense promises new medical testimony and a chain of circumstances to prove Thaw was not responsible, while District Attorney Jerome counters with a focus on stark insanity.
Testimony recounts a killing as Smith testifies in detail about the incident and participants. The account references Thaw case context, a Miami area setting, and various witnesses including Beals and others. The narrative hints at police proceedings and cross examination with fragmented dialogue from the trial.
At a joint Board of Public Works meeting the contract with Traction Co to operate the municipal lighting plant west of West She Streets was approved. The agreement ensures continued service while city officials assess the project and public attitudes. The plan restricts lamp counts and sets a provisional period for continued operation with oversight.
Large crowd attends a ten night meeting in Toledo to outline procedures for obtaining federal support. Notables including John Bad Jinwa of Toledo and Frank Be, Taylor present as speakers. The gathering at commercial cafe rooms aims to discuss the waterway association’s push and expected entourage.
A fragmentary notice mentions a $200 hotel for autoists near New Ratale Mich. The garbled text lists names such as Ide and Yrsons and references a work event or tolls, with unclear dates and locations. The readable portion notes a hotel or lodging arrangement tied to travelers.
Local leaders push for James M. Henry while a northern contender gains strong support. Reports discuss varied positions, committee hints, and shifting lines as election hopes hinge on key votes and regional balance.
A Jan 4 nite at Rhoads opera house in Boyertown Pa ends in a catastrophic fire after a tank explodes during a Lutheran Sunday school entertainment. Seventy-one to seventy-five people perish as women and children are trampled during the rush to exits and the building becomes a furnace. Local crews assist as chaos ensues and the cause and full toll are investigated.
J A Yeager new county chair man of Eagrange county leads a brisk reception with B McDonald J A Todt B Horning and W Robine among others rallying for Yenaler. Kendallville leader I Weingart notes Noble county backing Henry and a sizable delegate slate forms for the upcoming convention with Kalb Legrenze Steuben WhitleyCounty totals.
Cincinnati report outlines Harmon's presidential bid within the Democratic race. Local supporters cite Harman and his friends, noting expectant alignment in key states like Pennsylvania and New York and urging unity to secure nomination.
Hugo Blonbach and George Brown faced charges after a late night disturbance at a Hager saloon. Patrolman Glen Johnson detained Blonbach, Brown’s bail set at fifty dollars, and both men awaited hearings. Evidence and witness accounts described a fight and injuries.
Samuel Strwhorn died at 86 at his daughter's home on near Washington Street after ill health. Born in Creland he traveled to this country. He leaves two sons Andre and Fasehrers, daughters Mrs Band Davis and Mrs Lizzean Wallis, one sister Mrs Nancy Ackett Meralga, and other relatives. Final rites to be held in Philadelphia.
A noisy speech at the New York city event features supporters of Charles E Hughes. The crowd voices strong support for his Republican bid and presents a bold challenge to rival figures as the campaign momentum builds.
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