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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal outlines political clashes and public welfare themes including Mr Winds campaign against lawlessness. It notes The Carnival League of America urging carnations on January 29 and discusses tariff reform, reciprocal treaties, and safety standards in Indiana theaters. Notable figures include Judge Hudson Harmon and Willam H. Taft.
A discussion in the Educator Journal by Dr. N. Murty outlines school health practices. It emphasizes fever and contagious disease awareness, home isolation, and the role of teachers in preventing spread.
In Girard Alabama dynamite bombs exploded before the home of T. Gittard president of the Law and Order league and two league members. The incident followed sharp tensions between members pro and anti prohibition. No injuries or damages reported.
William Hoppe defeated Alfred Cutler of Boston in the afternoon billiards match 400 to 305 with Hoppe posting runs of 78 62 and 47 while Cutler's best were 38 47 and 28 Hoppe also won the evening game 400 to 103 with a high run of 58 and an average of 25 1 Cutler struggled throughout the contest suffering from poor luck and a weak showing at the table
New York January 14 Jeorge Sutton of Chicago defeated George Slosson in New York by a score of 500 to win the ninth game of a templated series. Sutton showed strong form and the arc of games to date favors Sutton. Butler Indian. 24 Revivals began at the Church of God on Thursday evening with services nightly until further notice. all are invited.
The Herald notes Cyrus Cline as the fittest candidate for Congress, praised by Republican and Democratic papers alike. The piece highlights Cline’s roots in a Republican stronghold, his independent stance, and the potential to draw votes from Steuben County Republicans. Lincoln League vice president BP. Daily reports the state convention in Wabash and delegate counts by county.
Major General Leonard Wood relinquishes command of the Philippine division and shifts to the Department of the East with General Wood becoming governor at Joliet. General Carter loses Governor’s Island duty as General Grant assumes the Lakes Department at Chicago and Carter moves to Missouri. Weston to replace Wood in Luzon with Mrs succeeding Weston and Honges succeeding Mrs in Visayas.
Former French foreign minister Delcasse, returning to the chamber after retirement, argues Morocco policy rests on France’s North Africa dominance. He accuses Germany of bluff over Fez and lauds ententes that protect world peace and unite Britain, Spain, Italy, and Russia without widening tensions.
The annual examination of the teachers of Alien county will be held today at the Elektron building by County Superintendent Henry G. Folger. Wee Mesars. WP. Shea, John A. Sullivan and Paul Welch arrived in the city last evening as guests of their parents. Two young men are students at St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester. Mr. Chrng Ulmer of Scheu ann Timer undertakers was called to Willizespoot to embalm the remains of Frank J Chapman who died yesterday. Mr. Chipman, the undertaker at Porig, brother of the deceased. Patrolman Maden jailed a woman found loitering on Broadway. At headquarters home was Mike Me. Lewis J. Labing returns from Terre Meute after attending the Indiana Retail Merchants' association meeting. Libbing served on the resolutions committee. A large audience heard evangelistic addresses by the University of Chicago hand at the First Baptist church last night. R. Harl ett gave the principal tale of the cens ing, assisted by Fengeller and Noyer. The teens sir. Grip pen led the singing and was an asset to the band. Regular services and Tad and children's services to be held this evening.
James Bryce British ambassador to the United States addressed a Carnegie Hall audience in New York on January 4 saying current legislation is too complex for lawmakers. He argued modern problems require specialized knowledge and should be handled by experts.
New York January 14 Andre Carneg ie pledged a gift of 200000 to Aerea College Kentucky. The donation is conditional on the college raising an equal amount to complete the fund and enable the institution to operate. The program aims to aid white and colored students in the mountains of Kentucky.
An old patent medicine ad touts whisky with glycerine and Virgin Pine Oil as a cough cure. It claims strong relief within four hours and suggests alternatives using five ounces of cinehona in whisky. Sold by Deleh Chemical Co of Cincinnati, each sealed in a wooden case with genuine labeling.
A hobo stole a light overcoat from Fatrel Driver El Reyvelheimer at the railway patrol barn while night officers prepared to roll call. He left his torn coat in place and was later found with the coat on Colaba street lodging house by Sergeants Pappert and Harkenrider. Additional officers investigated a Polish home at 1840 Gay Street after a report of a murder attempt, but found no arrestable evidence. Detective Levang and Patrolman Wissonbue arrested William Kiel, previously charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, who was released on a suspended sentence.
Delegates from Central Labor unions in Logansport Penu Hunting ton Wadish Kokomo Elwood and Lafayette will meet at Labor Temple on Sunday January 26 to reorganize the Wabash Valley Labor Day association and arrange the next September celebration. Lafayette moves ahead with preparations after last year in Logansport. President West of Logansport to preside. new officers to be chosen from the garage body. Charles West touted as youngest Central Labor union president in the field.
In South Bend area, unrest grows as unemployed Americans refuse charity at Fogarty's soup house while foreigners frequent the aid hub. Township trustees Salvation Army and other charities strain to feed those in need. Officials fear friction and plan plainclothes police to deter demonstrations.
Mrs Margaret Jimmerson widow died Friday evening at age sixty nine in Washington at her daughter's home Mrs Linnie Shoaff She was born in Eel River township and lived in Allen County most of her life for twenty years at her daughter's home Surviving are three children Mrs Linnie Shoaff Mrs B T Watterson and William Manel
Detroit Jan 14 The Bricklayers and Masons International Union of America today endorsed the postal savings bank idea at its convention. The body rejected a committee's plan to grant each delegation half a vote and to assign state and meevingial conferences to delegates.
New York jewelry importers William Ioinschmidt and Ann George Howland of Kleinachtat Hawinna & Co face a bankruptcy filing in New York. Liabilities are listed at 25,000 dollars with assets of similar magnitude. details suggest a formal insolvency proceeding.
Engineer HL Weber of Fort Wake Traction Co draws notice from engineers through a series of Electric Review articles. His Washington Boulevard trial uses six inch rails as a standard, with unique track drainage and concrete fastening ideas. The project cost the company 8158.23, aiming to soothe streetcar patrons while providing a functional roadway.
Dr WN Fowler of Brultton spoke to the Plymouth Congregational men's club on last night’s failed two year effort to reach the north pole by balloon. D B Fowler expressed disappointment after years of study and the audience gave him a rising vote of thanks. Lobsters Black Bass Frog Leas and Squabs at the Hof rau.
A National Temple of Labor committee seeks a million dollar Washington temple uniting business leaders and organized labor. Secretary Hoot and Assistant Secretary Bacon at the state department hear the appeal, with Roosevelt, Fairbanks, cabinet members, and many labor and employer leaders showing interest. Taft has not yet given a final answer.
Goose dinner offered at Hof Brau today from 11 until 2. The event lists a price of 25 cents. Proceeds support community activities.
A.H. Scheumann embalmed the head of a Plymouth Rock rooster killed by a neighbor after a teacher asked to exhibit it at a poultry show. The bird had a misformed comb and spur, and the head was prepared by yesterday for display or consumption depending on the owner’s decision.
The Caledonian Society held the one hundred forty ninth birth day anniversary of Robert Burns with banquet singing and Highland dancing at Talway. Prof William Memiin spoke on Burns life, Miss Mary Christie read quotations and described Burns works, while guests recited lines and praised Scotland’s poet.
A meeting of unemployed men at the courthouse discussed a peaceful march to seek work. Organizers aim to assemble idle workers and march to Mayor Hosey to request employment, though plans remain tentative.
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