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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne audience pushes water resource development as a pivotal midwest project while railroad fare law faces a state supreme court ruling. Debates highlight sugar tariff politics with Taft’s circle tied to Philippine policy. The article notes legal limits on charter alterations and administrative powers.
A damaged ad offers Pyramid Pile Cure for rectal disease claiming instant relief, reduced congestion, and healing of sores. It urges readers to send name and address for a free trial package and promises strong results from Miles over town.
A Pennsylvania case upholds federal supremacy over state actions that would bar access to federal courts. The Missouri 1907 statute is void for restricting a resident company from suing in federal court, preserving contract rights and the constitution’s supremacy clause. The opinion flags state rights rhetoric as dangerous to national unity.
A critique of commissions governing public services notes the push to fix mistakes by ballot yet highlights the growing reliance on commissions. The New York metropolis and surrounding areas face a proposed budget approaching 1,995,000 for 1906, detailing salaries, clerical costs, and expenses for offices, telephones, and investigations. The piece cites Mayor McClellan’s veto concerns over funds drawn from the state treasury to cover salaries and related costs.
A Jefferson club meeting is called for an evening gathering at 619 Gathoun street to discuss annual banquet plans and campaigne materials. Attendance is encouraged with emphasis on state prominence speakers and upcoming events linked to city transportation and local history.
The report notes C W Tattle of Columbia City seeking alternate delegate to the next House convention and hints at Cromer’s forthcoming candidacy. It references a tense Republican scene with J R Taylor opposing Fairbanks, Yeagley supporters in Steuben and Allen counties, and vote splits in Noble and Lagrange. A Fort Wayne figure, R S Taylor, criticizes vice president Pelrbanks as a successor to Roosevelt. The piece also mentions Hawes’s speech and a lecturer in Warsaw drawing local attention to cultural differences and American customs.
In a liquid voiced talk at a Methodist church in Warsaw Indiana Rev Rewel a New Zealand native shared a tale of his people and the fading Pacific islanders amid notes on colonial disease and introduced technologies like telegraph telephone electricity and rail.
A wedding at the Kintch home two miles west of Warsaw united Blanche Kintch and H F Fleming of Fort Wayne at high noon with Edith Smith as bridesmaid and Chaunter Polisett as best man. The Rev John L Gosherl officiated and the couple planned to reside in Fort Wayne.
Fred Reamer, a Noble County farmer residing northeast of Kendiliville, died Saturday in Cleveland after a three week illness while visiting his sister. His wife and son Murry were at his bedside. Remains returned to his home for funeral arrangements at the German Methodist Church with services likely Wednesday. He was a longtime resident and will be mourned by many friends and relatives.
An aut home of a caning he is alleged to have aiven a fod gels photographer ir fre to sell. Miss Gladys Vanderbildt, 76, is the bride of Count Lazele Szechnesd. In court after a pawn sale, Edmund T. Feller, professional photographer, is the complainant in a case alleging assault.
Fort Wayne will be represented at the Indiana waterways convention in Indianapolis tomorrow. Senator Hemenway pledged assistance, with 25 to 30 locals expected to attend headed by Randall, Teagan, and Hosey. Delegates leave on the Interurban at 7 39 this morning as talks on the project proceed in both houses.
In Washington on January 20, members of the House seized an open chance to voice views on immigration after the chamber decided to consider a 250000 immigration appropriation for Philadelphia. Debate drew wide turnout, with speakers granted up to an hour each. Opposition, led by Hepburn Byrd, targeted certain immigrant classes while supporters argued immigration aids national prosperity.
Bourke Cochran of New York argued that immigrants strengthen the United States by expanding opportunity, not threatening it. The session focused on a bill, which was debated until adjournment at 4 53 after a lengthy discussion.
Washington Jan 20 A bill to provide ex presidents as ex officio representatives for Pan American and international conferences was introduced by Senator McCreary of Kentucky. Four other commission members would each receive 10 000 annually plus expenses to address international peace questions. The measure was mirrored in the House by Representative Bartholat of Missouri.
Washington January 20 Senator Aldrich read a letter from Secretary Cortelyou explaining the delay in replying to a senate resolution seeking information on the Panama penal bond issue. He said a complete response would be submitted and tend in about nine days, likely early next week.
In Columbus Indiana on January 20 George Harold aged forty known as Phow the original boy tramp died tonight after a practical joke. The physician announced that death followed the incident as a result of the joke.
Governor Bingham to supervise an autopsy tomorrow morning after a dose of croton oil was administered in Wilsky. Officials expect arrests to follow the jury verdict.
Lagrange id January 2 reports Wisca Wave and Grace Stambausk visiting cousin Frank Hames in Twolestiville. Ira Deater travels to Wayne on business. Mrs Phomas Kern and Mrs William McGinnis arrive for Joseph Cunley funeral. Mary Parting visits Lagrange as guest of John Paul Jones family. Mrs J D Stiller returns from St. Joseph to Lagran ge. Plank goes to Lime for Lima Creamery event then to Sturgis to visit sister before returning home. Jennie Heatharger returns to Lima after weekend with Steleepringar family. O Maysleed of Burr Dale, Mich. Ware Jo Yogranos' and family attended. Short course at Purdue University. Biers and others noted in local listings.
A dated advertisement touts Dr. Leorhardt’s Hem-Rold as the sole absolute pile cure promising rapid relief from intense pain swelling and bleeding with a money back guarantee. It claims to rid stubborn cases and lists multiple Buffalo area addresses selling the product for $1.00.
Notice states the administrator with will annexed of Nicolaus Stechty seeks public auction of 2 3 of the south half northeast quarter and 2 3 of lot 27 Grabill at 10 a.m. February 29 1908 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Terms: one third cash nine months and eighteen months with mortgage security at 6 percent. Auction at Breen Morris law offices.
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