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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of short notes on politics and social issues. Taft is removed from the public payroll after a quarter century. Bryan and Taft both on record favoring publication of campaign constitutions. The Denver convention’s stance on this plank shapes the Republican platform and party unity.
A fragmented column attacks temperance zeal, cites claims of Democratic repudiations by Thomas KR Marshall and reactions to an alleged interview. It then shifts to Indianapolis corruption allegations involving Republican officials, embezzlement, overcharges, and graft, tying to Governor Hanly and Attorney General Bingham amid Democratic party distraction.
Mr William Goodfellow, appointed by the board of public works to supervise a reservoir, challenges a neugenics paper that criticized the work. He offers 1060 dollars to charity if proof is shown that a superior US constructed reservoir with twelve high concrete walls exists. He insists cement usage differed and vows the wall holds superior water.
A. J. Roussey operates a gun and bicycle shop at 381 Harrison opposite the interurban station offering a selection of fireworks with stated prices.
The Denver convention scene grows as opposition to Bryan appears stronger in the West and among eastern delegates. Johnson and Gray managers push for a strong show of anti Bryan sentiment by Monday or Tuesday, while Bryan is expected to secure at least a hundred votes above the two thirds on the first ballot. Delegates from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York and New England arrive as talks of mass meetings surface to spark opposition but are uncertain. The aim remains to unite factions for a possible peaceful nomination with Bryan conceding a fair voice to opponents and possibly the second place on the ticket.
Joyous Fourth of July marks the anniversary of the declaration of independence as readers recall John Adams and Thomas Jefferson who both died on July 4, 1826. Adams born in Massachusetts in 1735 studied law and led during the founding era while Jefferson, born in Virginia, helped craft the declaration and later served as president amid the Louisiana Purchase and early republic events.
The text discusses party dynamics around the 1912 election, noting Roosevelt’s radical views versus Bryan, and predicting Democratic strength with potential Taft and Johnson/Grey implications. It suggests Johnson may stage a national career and that Bryan could influence future nominations, while Republicans unite post convention.
A fatal fire in the Rikaveky mine near Tusovo Russia incites a massive rescue. Over 200 workers remain entombed as 160 bodies are recovered. 75 wounded, with 10 dying. Rescue efforts face suffocation risks and public distress as troops maintain crowd control.
Yesterday morning a purse with 216 dollars was advertised in the Journal-Gazette. William Beitzell of Knoush Coal Co found the purse. He promptly handed the money and papers to the office after property proved, praise for his honesty.
A blast at Kresge's five and ten cent store on Gularly caused seven deaths and about thirty injuries among clerks and customers. Dead include Emma Schmucker and Mary Vergnet, with many others listed among the injured. Fire started during a fireworks display. panic trapped workers under a center counter as flames and smoke filled upper floors. Henry Miller guided victims to exits, enabling many to escape through windows and life nets.
Nathzalel Steffen, known as Peruna for patent medicines, allegedly stabbed his teen son Tofield and struck him with a hatchet handle after an argument about a horse. The attack left severe scalp wounds and chest injuries. Steffen is jailed for assault with intent to kill as neighbors fear his violence. The brothers fled to town for help, while the family history includes prior abuse and arrests tied to Peruna intoxication.
A local advertisement by J. W. Bell at 111 113 East Columbia promotes a new Buggy in a bold sales push. The short notice urges readers to buy the latest model, highlighting its novelty and availability in the town.
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