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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1908

Page

6

Desperate County Caucus Swings Allen Delegates

In a tense district convention, Yeagley challenged Henry for the GOP nomination amid Allen and Lagrange county maneuvers. Rumors swirled about A Gilliams and Fairbanks indorsements, with Henry winning the crucial Allen split. The caucus settled with Yeagley gaining just enough support to appear viable while Henry secured decisive backing.

For Notintte Sion eSsers Yeagler A. Gilliams Lagrange Gilhams Aller County Cat Gers Charles Paign Are Thether Srogley Allen County Loundy Allen County Henry Feagley Norning Steuben DeKnib Lagratge Raven Whitley Alapa County Henryson Aveline Jay Delaga Cc. C. Ailiams Utill Arcadme Yeagley Tangratge Nohla Yengiay Fairban Charles W. Miller Nts Frenga Watson R.S. Tastor Fairbanks Taylor Mveltti Teginnas Mavenier

Thaw Case Hearings Outline Insanity Evidence

Testimony in the Harry K Thaw trial centers on insanity, with witnesses from Wooster University and family doctors detailing Thaw's irrational behavior. District Attorney Jerome restricts some testimony while Dr Deemar and other relatives face questions about Thaw’s mental condition and family history.

VFAY York Aetter Harry K. Thar Stanford White Charles Koehler Winona the Wooster (Onlo Amy Grosette Bandaten Cal Monte Carlo Par Eney Joan T. Deemnar Kittaning Key Jerome Thaw Jerome Nures Ade & Welver Dehu T. Deemar Capley Deemar Dein Ross Dowling Littleton Henry Copley Réepoke Western Lunatic Asylum Staunton Horace & Thay Harry Horace Thaw Spain Foster Norfolk Eastern State Hospital For the Insane Wilamaboura William S. Thaw Evidenes Mederonta Littleran John Rees Tross Hope Institution Rose Nava Aehler Af Winns Minn Wooster Amniverissa Teds Jerome Itness Alwaes Galt Walged Jerhily Keekler Mr. Koehler Dana Mr. Koeller Koonler Bingham Argon Winsett Tae

167 Fire Victims in Boyertown Fire

In Boyertown Pa a devastating fire at the Rhoades opera house killed 167 people with a possible total up to 176. Rescue workers, facing freezing conditions, recovered bodies amid mangled beams as the town of 2000 mourns many lost relatives while morgues struggle to handle the mass.

Boyertown Rhoades Opera House Lavi Oiziit Berks County Outire

New Republic an State Committee Indorsements in Indiana

In Indianapolis on January 14 political conventions selected members of the Republican state committee and endorsed candidates. Fairbanks’s presidential boom drew support across most districts, while Governor Shaw’s administration and several congressmen gained formal endorsements. In the Eighth District ex-Congressman Cremer led the drive to elect a new chairman, with committee members chosen across all districts including Phelps Darby, Joseph H. Karr, Joseph B. Threap, Albert A. Tripp, Daniel Chapin, Bedusar M. Richmond, and others from Bransville, Braceville, Paoli, North-Vena, Richmond, and Indianapolis areas.

Indianapolis Ing Indiana Noy Fairbanks Hay Rosse Hugh Taverna Watson Charles W. Mil Jer Cremer Ant Wearer Ware Phelps Darby Bransville Steand Joseph H. Karr Bracevilley Joseph B Threap Paoli Albert A. Tripp North Veena Purl Daniel Chapin Borkville Bedusar M Richmond Iverb Vinatay Qpolig Fightin Grant Newcomer Ehwood Gearan T. Drowiddy Frankfurt Andrew J. Hiey Lepiete Blevendi Leroy Ben al Tintinginns James M. Henry

Woman Fires at Walsh's Attorney in Cotpago

A woman fired at attorney Semnel Riavail in Cotpago amid a mystery motive. The assailant, identified in fragments as Mrs. Meteal, fled. the scene involved Judge Audeyana and United States Marshal Hag.

Semnel Riavail Eneoiers Ballaine Walsh Ars Oulinin Weraurt Audeyana United States Hag

Calamity in Boyertown Touches Fort Wayne Area

The burning of an opera house near Boyertown, Pa, claimed several victims, with brothers and sisters in the LeShaber family among the dead or missing. Reporter Ritior Shiber in Fort Wayne learned that his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Y. Shober, died, while Joe Shober was away. The tragedy rippled through relatives in Lancaster and nearby towns as they confirmed losses and awaited final details.

Boyertown Peante Useown Opera House Fort Wayne Gark Shaber Erlter Cahoer Times-Herald Oscar le Shaber Prird Street Pennsylvania Port Wayne Crestline Rititor Shiber Beavier Tra 'Y. Shober Joe Shober Iyrrin Strobel Tyncaster Halton

Fort Wynstonas City Finances Reported By Controller

City Controller August M Sehmidt presents the annual Fort Wynstonas finances to the city council. He highlights a large year end balance, municipal light plant expenses, reduced overall indebtedness, and careful management to sustain tax funds and essential services. The report urges prudence and continued fiscal restraint from all officials and departments.

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Indianapolis Life pays director slate at annual meeting

Col D N Foster named a director along with a varied slate in Indianapolis. Board members include Thomas Spare, Fr Hodges, M B Wilson, Chitin, John B Cockrum, Admiral George Brow Willem Fortones, August Af Kuhn, S Fomnele and KL Fisher. James P Goodrich and others from outside state attended as guarantors and panic holders.

Indianapolis Interscite Life Day of Isurance Company Ors Thomas H. Spare Fr Hodges M. B. Wilson Chitin John B. Cockrum George Brow Willem Fortones August Af Kuhn S. Fomnele KL Fisher G [Ydianapolla James P. Goodrich Winhaston Gol DS. Retter F Wayne Nery Fleets William Portaney Thomas E. Spahin George Browns B. Davenport Vie Kutn Pntate

Weather forecast summary for Michigan regions

Weather page shows garbled forecast text with notes of warmer conditions followed by colder spells. Mentions lower Michigan and Wednesday to Thursday trends. Contains unreadable fragments but implies a mix of rain likely and cooling after a warm spell.

Westarsia Calor Michigan

Waterway Boom Draws Huntington Delegation and Support

The Waterways association meeting in the Commercial club rooms heard living evidence of broad public interest in the proposed Toledo Port Wayne Chicago canal from Lake Erie to Lake Michigan. Huntington citizens joined speakers including Frank B. Taylor, Congressman Gilliams, and John Paul Jones of Toledo, urging Congress and the Fort Wayne committee to push a preliminary survey and eventual hearing before the railways and canals committee.

Lake Erie Lake Michison Waterwasa Inskeyénidtydd Huntington Frank B. Taylor Engineer Undey Chicago Gilliams John Paul Jones Toledo Or Hosey Congressional Randall Sterrtary Lagan GC. Gilliams Washington, D. C Jan Fort Wayne Toledo-Port Wayne- Chicago Ifr Temenwar Hinds Counlz Burton Inis Chis T Hinde Iim Sint Davidson Wirconati Wig Ptr Miliware Ant Canals Troy Wayne Fa Galling Wayne Pan Chienga Oretieok Mbel Prairetr Vinelall Yalerea

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