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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
2
A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette note highlights weak Fourth of July ties in the city and critique of firearms around children. It questions Republican finances with a $59,636,361 shortfall and mentions Dr Gillie the dairy and meat inspector vowing impartial duty. News items also touch on indictments and political tensions involving Fairbanks.
The piece attacks Taft and Taft allied figures while defending Roosevelt policies and arguing the Republican platform fails on reform. It discusses the split between Taft supporters and Roosevelt aligned factions, the role of big trusts, and education leaders tied to School Book Trust. It mentions L. D. Harvey, the National Education association, and faculty influenced by Rockefeller, Morgan, and Harriman.
Multiple short items report funerals layoffs vacations and celebrations. James W Smith dies after illness. Lew Dailey post veterans plan to attend Grand Army encampment in Toledo. Mary Todd returns from Porto Rico teaching stint. Local officials report health and civic notices. Independence day events attract crowds in Silver Lake Syracuse Warsaw and Columbia City. Mitten factory vacation set in Kendallville. Births and church meetings noted along with road and park improvements.
P. H. Pernot asserts that Morss of the Sentinel, not Shanklin, drafted the Cleveland tariff reform editorial exposing Gray as a favorite son plan. He describes Morss as central to Indiana Cleveland forces, notes Morss’s Paris consul post, Bryan support in 1896, and long ties with Cleveland aides and Indiana figures.
The argument for Taft centers on carrying out Roosevelt policies and finishing unfinished reforms. Yet analysis shows the same obstruction by Roosevelt’s party leaders in Congress limited progress, with Cannon and Sherman and their allies blocking key measures and leaving Roosevelt’s program incomplete.
The Chicago balloon race began after a late start with nine of ten balloons aloft. The balloon The Field ing released two hours after the planned 3:30 PM time, while The Will? failed to start due to unresolved repairs. The craft traced a northeast path over Lake Michigan and was later reported passing Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The report describes Charles W. Bryan joining Nebraska leaders in Denver, and Judge Alton B. Parker expressing cautious support for Bryan. Parker acknowledges Bryan leads in delegate standing, while emphasizing party unity and a commitment to the Democratic ticket and platform.
Judge George Gray stated in Wilmington that he has not received a letter from Democrats in Denver about a vice presidential nomination and that he would not accept such a nomination under any circumstances. He emphasized his respect for the office’s dignity.
Chief Murphy and New Yorkers hold a tight reserve on the vice presidency as 100 delegates are deemed uncertain. New York mood favors Judge Gaynor of Brooklyn, with Charles A Towne of New York gaining outside support and favorable notes from Mr Bryan as delegates gather for Monday night meeting.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bailey was observed at their home southwest of Kendallville. Married fifty years ago at La Grange Center the couple hosted a large gathering with a lengthy dinner and reminiscences. Mr. Bailey, a longtime Noble County resident, once drove a stage between Fort Wayne and Sturgis and later worked at the city ware works plant. The couple now live on a farm four and a half miles southwest of the city.
A 7 500 strong crowd attended Robison park drawing a season record though below last Fourth of July turnout. The traction company handled the crowd well with no disorder and last cars waited for the final park car. Three theatre performances were record breakers with hundreds turned away.
In Kendallville Indiana on July 4 the railway postal clerks and families held their annual picnic at the fair grounds. Highlights included a ball game with clerks and wives striking home runs by Mesdames Bolton Weil Krehl. The basket dinner was at floral hall, with stories and jokes common among the crowd. The 1908 picnic is remembered as one of the brightest outings.
Albion Ind July 4 Company A Indiana national guards will represent at Fort Riley range July 6 7 and 8 in a competition among Third regiment battalion teams. Officers Lieut Albert Black Captain G L Foote and privates Orlando Long E O Himes Shirley Maloney with Martin L Hafferty as alternate. The Albion squad returns from Columbia City with good records and heads for Fort Benjamin Harrison. They depart Sunday morning for Indianapolis.
Bluffton Indiana July 4 The county commissioners open a session with Henry Beitler seeking a liquor license He is the first saloonist to challenge the remonstrance process and may be testing its strength The board will also sell four gravel roads and a described Siamese jungle road project with forest of fish-hooks and knives and barbed wire characters in the report
The article notes a ready market for the bonds but reports lingering suspicion as bidding activity is described as lively yet cautious. Investors weigh risks while market demand appears tentative amid uncertain conditions.
In Bluffton Indiana on West Cherry Street the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Betz nearly choked during a coughing fit linked to whooping cough. The mother summoned neighbors and the baby revived once outdoors with household restoratives. a physician was not needed.
In Decatur Indiana on July 4 the attorney for Frank W. Johnson filed suit for foreclosure of mortgage and for appointment of a receiver against Plentone Oil Company and others. The demand is $20,000. John W. McCray of Bluffton was named receiver. The defendant operates oil leases near Geneva.
Ed DeWitte a Blufht on Indiana painter fell from a step ladder while hanging two window shades at his home. He fractured his left arm at the elbow with a bone protruding through the flesh and endured severe pain without anesthesia as three men held him while the physician reset the bones.
The Warren Commercial Club nears finalization with Isaac F. Beard guardian for Mrs. Catherine Beard to buy the Andrew Beard farm north of town as the site for an elderly home. Deeds await court action, funds are pledged, and a committee will collect remaining subscriptions for construction. William Chopson has placed $25,000 in trust to ensure the project proceeds.
G M Davis aged 51 10 2 died at 2 AM at 110 South Grant street Kendallville Indiana after a 15 month TB illness He had moved from Morrow county Ohio seventeen years ago He ran a drag line and once owned a North Main street grocery He belonged to Loyal Americans and First Methodist Episcopal Church He survived by wife and four children James J Rossbacher Silvia Ray Davis and Earl Funeral Monday at 9 30 with Loyal Americans large services by Rev Seamans then to Edison and the old Thomas homestead for lawn rites Interment at old burial ground Viewing starts Sunday morning
A barn belonging to Edward Cordun near Pleasant Mills, one and a half miles northwest of Decatur, was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday. Origin unknown. hay inside also burned. Neighborhood workers assisted in fighting the blaze.
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