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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1908

Page

11

Walsh Is Found Guilty After Jury Delays

Walsh, former president of the Mhlesxp tional bank, found guilty on fifty four counts of misapplication of bank funds. Juror Palmer pressured others to consider age during deliberations, while Judge Anderson lauded jurors. Walsh faced possible penalties of five to ten years per count, with the verdict read amid an emotional courtroom.

Chicago Inn 1 Tom’ Ry Walsh Mhlesxptional Bank Federal District Court Welsh Hoerty Nira John S. Miller Elmer Falmer Palmer Anderson Juroe Milter Walsh Arissn Hea Siler Cooper Richard W John Wigalsh Orville Bapcock Li Blake Baldwin W. Jonashaw John P. Hopkins Maurier Rogenfeld Mr. Miller Samuel R. Hamill ER. C. Ritsher L. E. Wart William J Bynes

Weather Forecasts for Several States

The Weather Bureau reports fair conditions across the Midwest. Sunday and Monday show warming trends in Ohio Indiana and Illinois with higher temperatures. Michigan remains fair Sunday and Monday with milder conditions.

Washington Ohio Indiana Eawer Michigan

Evans Praises Brazilian Welcome to American Fleet

Rio de Janeiro January 14 Rear Admiral Evans commander of the American fleet expresses gratitude for the warm reception by Brazil and its people while noting rheumatism has hindered his enjoyments. He says the fleet is ready for the straits voyage with battleships and torpedo boats in order and no expected difficulty in passing the Straits of Magellan in regular formation. The day also features lively bets on an 18 oared cutter race between Minnesota and Louisiana crews with about $12,000 at stake. Minnesota wins and will race Timels crew tomorrow for the purse.

Rio DE Janeiro Evans Towirander Port of Spain Mim Bue Minnesota Louisiana Ively Struggls

Pope's Condition Expected To Improve In Coming Hours

Rome January 18 Dr Petacci visited the pope again and said that if the gout follows a regular course, the pope should show considerable improvement by tomorrow evening. The report attributes the expectation to a stable progression and a cautious recovery outlook from the medical visit.

Rome

Ticket Frauds In New York And Washington

Police charge the unearthing of a large fraud connected with several corporations. Charles Tabler of New York and Leo Lucas, a grocery worker, were arrested. The extent is unknown but involves car tickets and $500 worth of limited tobacco certificates. Harry Winisatt is among five men arrested in New York.

Washington Fan New York Charles Tabler Leo Lucas Lmited ‘Tobacco Company Harry Winisatt

Arrests in New York Raids Target Bank Fraud Plot

Detectives seized five men after raiding a flat in western New York. The suspects are believed to have information about an alleged scheme to defraud Hamilton Bank Note Company of $1,009 worth of surface railway tickets from Washington Railway and Electric Company in Washington, D.C.

New York Tonizhi Weet Hamilton Wrahington Railway and Electric Company Washington B.C

Secret order dues dispute ends in dismissal in Lexington

A Lexington case involving the Royal Arcanum lodge and former members questioned paid insurance dues. Justice Olipham dismissed the suit, ruling that a person cannot be deprived of insurance benefits without authorization from members. Representatives of many secret orders attended and observed the proceedings.

Lexington Royal Arcanum Odge Order Oliham Suen

Glass workers accept lower wage scale

Cleveland dispatch reports glass workers returning from Buffalo after talks with an employers’ committee, agreeing to a reduced wage scale for the nation’s skilled labor for the coming month, about 37 percent lower than a year ago.

Cleveland Buffalo

Mark Twain Seriously Sick in New York Hotel

The report says Clemens Mark Twain is severely ill at a New York hotel on Retith Avenue. A physician attends him while Mr Ag Craig, chief examiner from Washington, visits his brothers Co and RT Craig of the Pennsylvania Railroad and returns home Friday evening.

New York Clemen Mark Fain Retith Avenue Clemens Andis Colla Ag. Craig Pension Wiredu Washington R. T. Craig Highone

Fort Wayne Leaders Promote Indianapolis Convention Trip

Fort Wayne figures Randall and Hosey announce a special $3.59 round trip fare for Tuesday and Wednesday travel to the waterways convention in Indianapolis. Tickets good for return Thursday, aiming to spur strong Fort Wayne turnout and state support for Ohio River and lower Wabash improvements.

Rapdall Zoleda Fort Wayne & Caicago Waterway Association William J. Hosey Indianapolis Fort Warne & Wabash Valley Traction Company Fort Wayne Mr. Randall Bir. Hosey Taft Warne Ohio River Wabash

Accidentally Shoots Boy Near Kendallville Ind

A nine year old, Herbert Hedden, was shot in the side while coasting near Kendallville. A companion fired a gun accidentally, the bullet lodging near the heart but not fatal. The boy was taken to a hospital with medical staff attending. authorities classify the incident as an accident.

Kendallville Ind Herbert Hedden S. D. Hadden Kelly House Vernon Hogmer Clyde Weilek Hosier George Montha Hert Sawyer Bertha Sawyer Cny Hedren Williams Nyliet

Cortelyou Candidacy Sparks Cabinet Clash Over Taft Plan

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Cortelyou may seek the presidency while remaining in the cabinet. He told President Roosevelt he opposed backing Taft or any cabinet member, and expressed sympathy with Senator Foraker in blocking administration influence. The president listened, but no move against Cortelyou followed. Cortelyou insists on serving in cabinet while pursuing his own candidacy.

Secretary of the Treasury Senator Foraker Taft Ohio Washington George Bortgison the Treasury Els Chicago Cortelway Roosevelt Mr. Taft Foraker Treasury Ars. Cortelyou Callen Mr. Cortelyon Cortu Fwily Mann Pale Che Complopi Cartelsous

Miners Gather For Nineteenth UMWA Convention in Indianapolis

Coal miners delegates converge on Indianapolis for the nineteenth annual convention to be presided by President John Mitchell. Arrivals include National VP T L Lewis and National Sec-Treas W B Wilson. The opening session is set for Tuesday with about 1,200 expected on site.

Indianapolis Whic John Mitchell T. L. Lewis Ohio T. J. Smith Tennessee National Board John Amitchell Excelsior Springs W. B. Wilson Mitchell W. D. Ryan Kinnie John Fahey John P White Towa T. I. Lewis T. J. Lewis

New Miners Union Aims to Displace Federation

A Nevada miners union charter signals its plan to challenge the Betorn federation in the Galdfelt district. The group positions itself as the operators’ association counterforce, seeking leadership over local labor affairs and mining relations despite limited readable details.

Golpfiflg Nevada Miners’ Union Svas Cavaty Court Roedax Betorn Galdfelt Operators’ Association

Heir Dies in Poverty in Hartford City Grocery

In Hartford City Indiana John Ball seventy died in a local grocery store while an heir to a Philadelphia estate valued around 100000 dollars. He had pursued a large inheritance through kinship links to Joseph Ball and the Ball family, but died intestate and in poverty. He worked as an adengineer for the Hartford City Paper and was a Pennsylvania native who had lived in the town for fourteen years.

Hartford City Ind Tohn Ball United States Joseph Ball Philadelphia Indianapolis John Ball George Washington Yonathan Sell Mary Washington Serah Blartha Ball Paul Custer Custer and Horne Indiana Joseph Ballaleo Washington Tigris Valley Virginia Pennsylvania Entucky

Edmund Clarence Stedman Dead Banker and Poet in New York

Edmund Clarence Stedman, banker and poet, died suddenly at his New York home aged about seventy two. He had suffered years with heart disease, and was returning to his study to resume work when the fatal attack occurred. Stedman, born in Hartford, rose as a verse writer, editor, and critic, editing Library of American Literature and lecturing at Johns Hopkins.

New York Edmund Clarence Stedman Stedmans Laura Whidworth Stermen Siedmen Eiventy Hartford Conn Stedman Beams Stock’ Exchange Allmouth Lfe Jennyson Tehocritis America Library of American Literature Johns Hopkins University Stedman

Colonel Bryan Plans Long Tour

Lincoln Nebraska January 18 William J Bryan will depart tomorrow on an extended tour lasting a month leaving Chicago Covington Nashville Birmingham and Washington He will attend the Gridiron Club banquet in Washington then visit Philadelphia several cities in Delaware New Jersey and New York before going to Toronto and Montreal Major James Dahlman Nebraska Democratic National Committeeman will coordinate the Bryan volunteers organize in every precinct nationwide by mid July to support a native canvass and campaign funds as the Bryan managers rely heavily on the organization to fund and fuel the national drive across states

Lincoln, Neb Wiliam J. Bryan Bryan Wil v Chicago Covington 1Ky Nashville Birmingham Ashington Washington Bryan Visi Philladelphia Delaware New Jersey New York Toronto Montreal Omaha Neb Major James Dahlman Democratic National Nebraska Moroement United States Mayap Bryan Managers Wold

Mrs F A Quick Succumbs After Sudden Illness

Mrs Paonle A Quick, wife of W F Quick, died at home after a sudden illness Saturday night. She was 58. Survived by husband, three daughters Varley, Grate Quick, and Mrs Mypile Corbett, two brothers Irene My aid Sanvel Stitho, and two sisters Miss A Testler and Mrs S Vance. Family services and interment planned in Colume fens.

Paonle A. Quicx W. FL Quick Francis Deepase Wilitres Varley Grate Quick Mypile Corbett Irenemy Sanvel Stitho Miso A. Testler Vance Colume Fens

CIY Buys The Conduits In Fort Wayne Power Plant Deal

Fort Wayne city advances toward completion of its underground lighting system by purchasing conduits from the Wabash Valley Traction company and McBride Electric Construction. The agreement covers Calhoun and Clinton streets and avoids disrupting existing police and fire alert wiring. Construction pace quickens as the municipal plant moves toward energization.

Torday Ity Worthwayned& Wabash Valley Traction Compan McBride Electric Construction Company City Ceme Calhoun and Cilnion City Llebting Trection ifcBride Company Pric Ac Ame Traction Company Calhoun Street Sulperinr Street Brook Arene Chicago Street Clinton Street Columbia Street Berry Street Wayne Washington Homs Columbia Wayne’ & Wabash Valley Superior Street Brooklyn Avenue 2Nd Gaclion Company Berri McBride Company Calhour Street Home Telephone Company Fort Wayne

Whitley County Farmer Near Death's Door

Columbia City Indiana January report says Chris Born a Thorn Creek township farmer and stock buyer lies near death at home after a skull fracture and injuries from a Wednesday accident. Doctors relieved brain pressure but he has remained alternately conscious. A double pneumonia has developed and prognosis is guarded as his family and community rally to assist him.

Rise Columbia City Ind Chris Born Thorn Creek Township At & O'Clack

Temperance Sermon at Columbia City Church

A temperance sermon is announced for Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in Columbia City with Rev MP Surlchy of Larwill delivering the address at the Luited Bredhen church. The preacher and city officials plan to start the event as part of a countywide dry remonstrance effort, and the town in this county has been urged to abstain.

Cotmbia City Surlchy Luited Bredhen Churel Lertonnt Chiche Shiver Warne Vermont Evers

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John Re Walsh Wvstverres Byers Terest Straits OF Magellan Fleet Pope Bath Cidlas Maria Mark Twain Bucky Boy Kendallvillé Cortelyou Dianapolis T. L. Levis Bryan Plans Canada F. A. Quick Ciy Ees Wabash Valley Traction Company Calhoun Clinton Streets Whitley County Death's Door Chris Burn Columbia City Church
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