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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
2
A local Republican paper is accused of defaming Mayor Haeey and city officials while readers hear of water pressure problems and power outages. Report argues the press spreads political bias during outages and infrastructure incidents, including Wabash Valley power station damage.
The letter from Herman Ridder of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urges President Roosevelt to punish paper manufacturers facing antitrust scrutiny. It cites immunity for individuals, light fines, and calls for tougher action to curb price fixing and output restraints by major pulp and mill groups.
Messrs Albert Stier and Oscar Ankenbruck spend two weeks at Cedar Pow. Rev William Schrock to preach at Lutheran church in Coesse Sunday evening. Mr C B Grimes has separated from his brother Clem Grimes in Echair. Henry Paul, president of Old National Bank, was in Indianapolis on business. M W Friedley of Angola sold a 60 acre farm in Lake township to Birth S Hill for 5500. Elmar Velral, formerly with Ninde Bros, takes charge opposite Lie Line National Life in Cherubany. Michael Burns of Fort Wayne, Paul A Hose of Waterloo, and Edward Sewell of Platt O enlisted in the U.S. Marines. Dr Charles Hothschild to leave for New York and then Europe for medical studies. Attorney John W Egeetoar arrived from Denver after attending national convention as delegate from Twelfth district. M Henech helped escort William Jennings Bryan’s first Fort Wayne speech thirteen years ago yesterday. About 25 to 30 delegates from this city to the Walther League National convention will go to Cleveland. Hugh Keenan of Scranton Pa, hotel Anthony promoter, in Fort Wayne to meet committee for finishing the hostelry. Division 1 Hibersnians held meeting for the national convention in Indianapolis next week. Fort Wayne to be well represented. Merz family returned from Illinois in doctor touring car after bad roads. German car workers plan ten days at Gunlake Mich. Kent Williams and others to join tent camping trip. Lewis Stackhouse, new head of ready to wear at Wolf Tessauer’s, has leased a home on Spy Run avenue and will move to Pittsburg for his family. Stackhouse praised for garment business experience and expected to aid the store.
Fischer's bath house now open day and night at 219 East Main St offers hot baths and services. Try Admiral corte, Ms RA at Ise CHER CO advertised with当地 details. Turtle soup for lunch tonight at Russell George's sample room.
Socialists of Allen County plan a basket picnic at Swinney Park tomorrow. The event features an old style gathering with meat meals under the trees and amusement for all. Prominent speakers include John W. Kelley of Marion, a socialist and former Fort Wayne speaker, and Mrs. Marguerite Prevey of Akron Ohio who will address on economics at the courthouse square this evening.
New York July 17 The Standard Oil Company reports strong profits for the first half of the current fiscal year and a large accumulated surplus despite federal investigations. Dividends would leave a substantial balance, while plans to raise subsidiary capital aim to support a reorganization.
Chicago July 17 The Standard Oil Company of Indiana pleaded poverty before the board of review to secure a generous reduction in its taxes in Cook County. Roy West, president, and George Stahl, treasurer, argued that despite claims of wealth the firm valued personal effects at 115 Adams Street at about 9000, hoping for leniency amid tax assessments.
Fire department responded to 6:30 PM alarm at 1436 Sorrow Avenue for a blaze believed to start from a gasoline range. Fire apparatus was damaged as the wagon lurched while passing the scene. Explosion cited as a recent spate of dangerous gas stove incidents.
Edward Rice, brother of M. E. Rice of the Majestic, will take over management of the Grand Opera House in Wilmington next season. The Grand is on the Stair Harlin circuit and considered a leading house. Rice is a well known theatrical manager expected to boost the venue's prestige.
Schwartz of Spy Run Avenue leapt into the St Joe river to rescue six year old Michael Nasser who fell in while playing. He swam to shore with the child and revived him after the youth refused to wait for help.
Prof Philip 3 Hesse of Indianapolis will lecture in German at Hinkel's Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. His subject is Our Rights and the Price Our Fathers Paid for Them. Hesse is described as an intelligent German scholar with liberal views.
In Liberty township Wells County a violent feud between the Gregg and Williams clans persisted for years. After a confrontation in Liberty Center Gregg chased Wallace Williams to the street, wrested a knife from him, and struck until Williams fled. The town constable arrived and declared no arrests would be made as authorities considered both families responsible.
Turtle soup offered all day at Wiebke's Board of Trade with sale notices and Admiral coffee brand mentioned. Patterson Thatcher Co listed in connection with the event or offerings.
Insurgency discussions yielded a compromise at one hundred thousand dollars. The Standard at the address was valued with goods including six gates, numerous clocks, office furniture, and cash totals. Patterson-Fletcher, Co. plans advertising in the next issue as details unfold.
Battery B plans a pistol team to represent the company at Fort Benjamin Harrison next week. Selection involved rivalries and high scores. the unit will travel Monday evening, stay all week, and later compete nationally at Camp Perry. The squad includes Lieutenants Wood and Schetter, Sergeants Erintzenhof and Schnorr, Privates Sommers and Wolt, with Ehrlouw as scorer and Parnin as marker. Pay for duty at the Ayetine fire averaged around 1.50 to 3.00 daily.
A birth is recorded for a son of Mrs. James A. McPheeters of 325 West Superior Street. A free concert by Packard City band is announced for Centlivre Park on July 19.
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