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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of names and party skirmishes dominates the page, mentioning Cyrus W. Cline in Angela and a Democratic ticket for joint senator Adams County. References to Governor Honky, Beveridge, Taft, and mentions of Indianapolis News reflect a heated party atmosphere and national tensions.
Fragmented commentary urges return to agricultural land to steady prosperity and reduce urban detachment. It highlights historical calls by Benjamin Harrison, cites Chicago Trinites records of Independence Day accidents with 22 deaths and 2,796 injuries, and notes a 395,455 loss this year while questioning celebratory sacrifices.
Br. Thomas Darlington, president of New York City's Board of Health, argues for a 3,090,000 budget to improve prevention and public health. He cites current spending, dairy sanitation, meat and fruit inspections, tuberculosis efforts, school disease reporting, and cleaning rules to curb contagion across the city.
A misty historical reminiscence portrays Anthony Wayne, nicknamed Mad Anthony, as a pivotal Pennsylvania figure. It highlights his disciplined leadership, rapid rise to brigadier, and key role in organizing troops for the American Revolution, noting his enduring regional impact and lasting monument status.
W F Hough, serving five years in Michigan City, was sentenced by Judge J O Richter in the Laporte circuit court to an indeterminate term of one to fourteen years for stealing ninety five dozen shirts made by dames. Hough shipped the goods to confederates in Indianapolis.
CHURUBUSCO Ind July 6 By Kist News Bureau. Buelle, young daughter of Oscar Gandy and wife, narrowly escaped drowning Saturday at Mine Lake where the family camps for the summer. She went out alone and a brother heard her scream. He swam to her and reached her as she began sinking. She reported no ill effects from the perilous experience.
Announcement notes the trial of Jose McGregor, county commissioner, tied to county graft cases, will begin in the criminal court on July 20. The schedule has been set on which charge will be tried first.
In Traverse City a fire swept the Northern Beach hotel on Worth Port Bay in the Lédenau peninsula thirty miles away. Seven guests, staying since last Saturday, escaped with little time as flames engulfed the resort. insurance details follow.
Chicago July 6 Joseph Alward a painter fell from a scaffold at the Postal Telegraph building when the tenth floor scaffold collapsed. Witnesses say the scaffold gave way and Alward was killed instantly. Tumes Tracy, who stood on the scaffold with Alward, clung to a rope and survived as others collapsed.
A brief report notes a young offender being apprehended by a policeman after an incident in the district. The event underscores local enforcement response to juvenile mischief and public order concerns in the crown business area.
A Rome issued document reportedly shifts oversight of the Roman congregations, removing Great Britain, Holland, Canada and the United States from the propaganda jurisdiction. The change would place American church affairs under Vatican departments directly, altering organization and discipline.
The Associated Press reports a pontifical reform of the propaganda ministry will alter church governance in the United States. Bishops and archbishops will vote on three names, sent to the papal secretary of state for selection, aligning American procedures with Europe.
Willington township fruit grower W F Devilbiss survived a near fatal crossing accident when struck by a fast moving train. He sustained two broken ribs and extensive injuries but expressed optimism despite the frightening ordeal. Friends visiting him noted his remarkable return to town already reporting his steady spirits.
A citizen reported seeing two teal flowers torn from a flower bed in Swinney Park last night. A pursued suspect fled through the park and exited toward Mot Place, prompting a police chase and an unclear description of the assailant.
Denver July 8 James C Dahlman Omaha mayor and Democratic National Committee chairman hopeful may accept to direct the Bryan campaign. He argues for a manager from another state but wants Bryan's favor and vows to lead the drive to elect Bryan, asserting the chairmanship will be friendly to Bryan while seeking broad party support.
A gas company, reorganized after receiver affairs, plans to erect a three story office building opposite its works on Superior Street. Mr Henry C Paul was in Indianapolis winding up receiver affairs before Federal Judge Anderson. report on the project could not be verified.
Kosciusko county man Henry Blitz of Ruths In was arrested by Constable A. her of Warsaw and to be tried afternoon in Twaites with court at Blitz in jaily the Theine era he hie lois device with wien Wy allegetted to have entrapped Ue membees of the tinny tribe. This gavid that a dane number of fish caught in the hortivast part of Koselusko coumny vaya bran Lxold surrounding alties and towns
A notice invites readers to contact 1301 for cab services and promotes Hot Brau while urging reduction of insurance rates by installing Childs Fire extinguishers. Fort Wayne firm advertised as sale agents.
In Frankfort Kentucky, the Powers murder case against Galeh Powers and a retrial for the Goebel killing faced delays. Four Powers trials cost the state about 49000 dollars. last proceedings involved a warden order and the return of a Marlin rifle, while two pending cases target ex-Governor Taylor and ex-Secretary of State Finley. Requisitions were to be issued at the next session.
The funeral for GA Davis was held at 9:90 in the residence on South Grastevel under the auspices of the Loyal American. Me RL Lemans conducted the services. Relatives from Knox Jod, Angola, Helmer, and other towns attended. Burial will take place at his old home.
In Rendallyville Indiana a horse owned by Cab Kreger plunged from shore into a lake. Diver Albert Pox and bystander Tate Pils attempted rescue but the animal sank. A nearby farmer Brattier-in Hog Oor Mr. Riawgher watched as the horse overwhelmed the diver. The horse drowned approximately ten feet offshore and efforts to recover the animal were ongoing as the water filled with debris and mud.
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