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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

7

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Recites Life Story in Court

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies again in the Stanford White murder case as her husband Harry Thaw sits trial. Jerome objected to spectators and cross examination, while Justice Dowling overruled refusals to close doors. Thaw’s wife answers pointed questions, recalling past events and threats of suicide amid intense courtroom testimony.

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Evelyn Tells Story and Public Hears It

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Plot Against U S Fleet Threatens Rio Harbors

Reports from Paris and Washington warn of a possible plot to destroy or damage the American battleship fleet in Rio de Janeiro or near the Straits of Magellan. The danger sparked official briefings, with details vague and many officers skeptical about the threat's seriousness.

Washington Evans Rio Janeiro Rio Magellan London Janeiro Paris Straits of Magellan Rio Tanaire John Feb Rio Janeira

No agreement on demurrage following Indiana conference

In Indianapolis a six hour session between Indiana shippers and railroad representatives failed to reach a compromise on reciprocal demurrage. The issue will be taken to the Indiana railroad commission, which opens hearings tomorrow at 10 a m. The complaint covers all Indiana railroads, with shipper association delegates including J E Frederick and others.

Indianatolis Ind Indiana Mam Indiana Railroad Commission Rilreada Avacci Ation J. EL Frederick Os. Marshall Andersin BH. Wallnrh Terre Haute We Hlanin J. Vi Zartman L. Muriveh TekaNaDaTs

Negro survives lynching attempt in Dothan Alabama

A mob dragged Grover Franklin from Sheriff Butler and hanged him to a tree, but he survived. He is in the county jail under guard with patrols at the yard as rumors and fear spread of further violence while officials pursue recovery and safety.

Dothan Ala Jan Grover Franklin Butler Law Atanda Ehanen Abes

Bryan in Chicago Delivers Lectures to Students and Club

Col Bryan visits Chicago for two lectures at the University of Chicago and the Auditorium hotel as part of a campaign swing. He rebutts New York reports of eastern Democrat maneuvering against his candidacy and dismisses as exaggerated a claimed meeting with Roger Sullivan. He travels to Covington after addressing Chicago audiences and plans a February 13 return lecture for the Catholic Women's League.

Chicago Whilam Jennings Bryan University of Chicago Auditorium Hotel Congregational Club of Chicago Len Particians New York Nis Bryan Roger C. Sullivan Democratic Committee Lincoln Neb Merk Twain Midway University Ullnois Central Demonstra Cfandel Hall Bryan Maye Astor Gallery Valers-Astoria Ia Ming Brien Sh Gona Neweeld Judson Maron Mr. Bryan Nebraska Covington Catholic Women's League Claude H. Yarnell Wheeling W. Va Fort Wayne Alamoné Springfield Jack Hendricks Me. Farnell Farnell Rmnity Gaise Yarnell Schagel Illinois Cycling Club Soth Indnor Pitchnor Basebel Imutear Illinois Metinnitz New York Nationals Bre Cycling Club Ilinois Varneil The Elks Knights of Pythias Royal Arcenum North American Union

Mrs Stroh Corrrects Statements About Incident

Mrs Bernard Stroh wife of Bere brouwer. She telephoned Journal-Gezette to correct sensational claims of an escapable incident involving Mr Stroh during a nervous attack. She says the story was exaggerated by Detroit papers and that doctors report Mr Stroh improving after illness.

Bernard Stroh Detroit Scripps-McRae League

Jep Miller’s The Ourndest Feller Yit Ends In Mexico Fortune

Brooklyn Ing. Jep Miller once known as the “mayor” of Brooklyn and famed by Riley, has fallen on fortune in Mexico after befriending a Confederate veteran who sent for Indiaan after the Civil War. The estate centers on about 40,000 acres of land with valuable prospects.

Brooklyn Ing Jep Miller James Whitecomb Riley Mexico

Foraker Taft Battle in Erie County Primary

On January 20 the primary rule in the Republican central committee call prompted a dispute. Alexander Wielsun moved to enjoin the Erie County board of elections from proceeding with the primary to choose delegates to the Republican state convention and ultimately to the national convention.

Sandusky Republican State Central Alexander Wielsun Erie Rounty Board of Elections Nielsnn Orlo

Senator Foraker Yields Ohio Campaign Plan

Cincinnati Jan. 29 United States Senator Foraker says he will contest national con[c]ression delegates from Ohio's 21 districts and let Secretary Taft receive the at large delegates without contest. He notes peace overtures but sticks to opposing state convention influence. Each district will elect its own delegates, though district actions remain unclear.

Cincinnati Okin Taft United States Forekter Washington Huntness Fili

Pennville Man Robbed by Footpad on Calhoun Street

Jacob Loser, a Pennville resident, was attacked near the county jail by a robber who took $212 and his watch. The incident occurred as Loser wandered while seeking his hotel, with the assailant fleeing after the struggle.

Jacob Loser Pennville Ind Loser Calhoun Street John Blood Tots

Central league meeting opens in Fort Wayne amid change talks

Magnates gather at New Avenue to discuss reorganization of the circuit and possible Canton to Zanesville transfer. President Carson to be reelected. Springfeld shift to Fort Wayne, Chinamen fate debated. league HQ reports nearly 30000 dollars of business.

Springfeld Fort Wayne Canton League O.P. Leagna Frank R Carson South Bend National Association Avenine Claude H. Varnell Te New Avenue Varnell Jack ‘Hendricks Shamrock Murquesa Cincinnat Terre Hante Bade Myers Vanesville Geady Myers Tha Levin Smith Bada Aveline Central League Frank R. Carson RA Schnelle Bert Annis B. Th Doran M. F. Catvan Marty Hogan Zuncemle Marty Cor Zanesville Bade Louie Smith Grand Rapids George Til- Varns Thas Shannon Louis Hellroner Cincinnati Reis

Bill To Prohibit Women From Smoking Headlines

Varying opinions pressed to a committee of aldermen as a bill to forbid women from smoking in hotels and restaurants is debated. Clergymen attend hearings and support the measure while lawmakers weigh the potential public impact and enforceability.

W York Board of Aldernich Washington Hopers Thatc Tueasay Maeianamante Ieesenter Ohio Indiana Tinois and Lower Regal Michigan

Revolution Financed in New York Investigated and Detained

Fragmentary report describes a New York financing scheme for a revolution. A suspect, held for examination, faced arraignment before a commissioner regarding alleged counterfeiting of state currency. Authorities reported ongoing hearings and related detentions as the case developed.

New York

Rome City railroad clerk dies in gas stove explosion

Meriwether James H K Meriwether chief clerk to the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad died from inhalation of flames following a gasoline stove explosion at his Rome City cottage. He rushed into the snow attempting to smother the blaze after the blast as neighbors helped, with coroner attributing death to inhalation. He was 48, born in Jeffersonville, educated at Purdue, survived by wife and three children. Funeral arrangements set for Fort Wayne home.

James HK Meriwether Ehlet H. Hudson Grant Indians Railroad Rome City Dawson Cottage Island Point Reed McCrea Noble County Merrwethee McGrew Mr. Meriwether Shether Mariwether Jeffersonville Ind Fort Wayne Purdue University Miitary Academy J. W. Clark C. H. Walton Pennsylvania Pittsburg Pennsylvania Company Orice Grand Ravids Dreesser G. A. Rabus Dames Eng Jané Meriwether West Berry Street Bir Ao & 1 Peltle Undertaking Establishment Flow, Bineh

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