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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

2

Waterways and Harbors Congress pushes annual funding plan

A long dispatch highlights calls to accelerate Panama Canal costs, tariff effects, and the need for steady annual appropriations for river and harbor improvements. It notes public pressure on Congress to adopt a fixed funding policy to sustain inland waterway progress and relieve freight congestion across regions.

Urelnean Congress Juluni Herber Congress National Rivers and Tribers Natonal

Awful Creature Ninety Feet Long At Chicago Meet

Report describes a sensational claim by Papely P Foapes about a ninety foot long creature observed in Chicago. The article quotes Abner Winter and Dr Wisikler sharing medical experiences and endorses Cooper's preparation as a cure, noting large sales and a Chicago stop by the young man.

Papely Chicago Syetam Abnsem Winter Cooper Wisikler Bt East Ohio Street Chenge

Doctoring Up the Aldrich Bill Increases Currency Limit

Senate finance committee members from both parties discuss shaping the Aldrich bill to raise the emergency currency limit from 250 million to 300 million and to adjust tax terms. Amendments address county bond requirements and possible elimination of railroad bond securities as currency collateral while aiming to maintain currency stability.

Washington Senate Mle Soministea Bost Baller Dulliver Bemutor Bailey WJ Meia Ibbe Bown Tit

Washington meeting urged to complete work soon

A terse note urges immediate action after discussions in Washington with representatives. The message emphasizes effectiveness and a concrete plan to finish the work without delay. It highlights a timely push from involved parties to move forward.

Washington Willen Ter

Political talk and Kopal plans for a February banquet

A Jefferson club meeting is planned for next Wednesday evening to organize a February or March banquet. Several leading speakers will attend, including SM. Minnich in Huntington. Indiana newsmen are cited as aligned with Robert Taylor Fort Wayne who opposes nominating Foraker Fairbanks or Cannon, arguing it would end canal rights and mark a clash with reform and status quo advocates.

Defferson Club Indiana Beveridge Fairbanks Bierghaiy Robert §.Taylor Fort Wayne Foraker Cannan Cannon

Consistency in Banking Urges Reform and Gold Standard

Charles K. Fowler of New Jersey outlined a plan for a simple monetary system backed by gold in a Boston speech. He argued for uniform banking and reserves, converting United States notes, and using silver for small change to stabilize trade and curb government disruption.

Boston Charles K. Fowler New Jersey New Algonquin Club Wowler Congress Towler Unitorn United States Diis Cain Monsuer

Trustees for Music and Better Salaries

In Indianapolis on the sixteenth, the Tri diana Township Trustees association closed with a plan to push a law for statewide terminals to supply special music teachers in township schools. They approved deposits for school work and named C. B. Potter, I. W. Snicer, and G. L. Lanes to an executive committee to appoint a lobby for higher trustee salaries and related legislation in the next legislative session.

Indianapolis Tridiana Township Rosecale

Florodora Club Dance At Auburn Wednesday Night

Twenty five couples entered the Florodora club papuine dance at the 3d armory in Auburn Wednesday evening. Wilcox orchestra supplied the music for the event.

Auburn Florodora Club 3D Armory Wilcox

Not for Hughes Continued A House Adopts Adjournment Fight

The record shows a heated session as the vote to lay the Hughes coal tax appeal on the table fails. Senator Page pushes for early action while taunts and cheers erupt for Taft Hughes and Cannon. The assembly adjourns for a month after contentious exchanges and ruling reversals.

Nyes Prentiss Sensior Page Congressmaan Bennett Cushing Nimeelz Page Hushes Earen Taft Hughes Cannon Cy Cols Jostant Carrie

G O P Editors Crown Fairbanks At Indiana Banquet

At Indianapolis January 16 the Republican Editorial Association of Indiana praised Charles W. Fairbanks as presidential candidate as toastmaster W. K. Pearsod declared the party has faith in him. Other speakers included Harry S. New James P. Gopaitich Linton B. Thyn t and Wi Freeman, touching on party unity and policy.

Indianapolis Repubican Charles W. Fairbenks Indiana W. K. Pearod Loogcotes Hemenway The Indians Rationg Commissin Wi Freeman Stete Board of Forestry

Indianapolis population figures cited by city directory

Indianapolis officials release population figures showing the city at 235,960, with the 16 January report noting a substantial rise from the prior year. The Indianapolis city directory says the new edition will list 28 percent more residents than last year, reflecting growth across the metropolis.

Indianapolis Ind

Close lumber mills to conserve supply

At a grand meeting of the Lumbermen's association in Indianapolis, a resolution was adopted to close mills across the state until demand for lumber improves. The action aims to preserve the hardwood ember of rin state and safeguard the supply for the future.

Indianatolis Yanto Lumbhermen's Association Rin Wan Tha Heller

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