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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
2
fragmented OCR notes discuss Cyrus Cline of Angola Virginia and a bid for Congress. mentions Interstate Commerce Commission examiner appointments, railroad books audit forms, and a disputed presidential candidate rhetoric. references Union tensions and Bryan’s appeal amid electoral coverage.
The piece surveys reformist rhetoric in England and the United States, noting endorsements of Bryan and anti imperial sentiment, while tracing media responses. It highlights political critique from Richmond and Briviak newspapers and mentions Watson halting campaign visits due to health, contrasted with his continued travel. The article also reports Louisiana’s repeal of the robin game bird law and shifts in southern attitudes toward hunting legislation.
The discussion favors the Democratic platform over the Republican, praising its humanitarian, patriotic tone and calls for income and inheritance taxes, reduced aid to monopolies, and protection of domestic industries. It argues nominees aligned with Democratic principles are best for national progress and warns against dynastic power and undue influence by financiers. It notes support for internal waterways and farm exports while criticizing government policy that hurts American farmers.
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic positions on federal entrenchment and reform, endorsing a definite scheme while noting alternate plans. It discusses regulation of trusts, wartime policy, and the political stances of Me Springhyld and Taee, highlighting contrasts with Democratic appeals.
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic visions of trust regulation, arguing against centralized executive power to classify trusts as good or bad. It notes dangers of life and death federal control, and praises a broad rules approach for even treatment. It also discusses rapid transit prospects for college men and the varied employments of graduates in Boston and New England street rail systems.
Boston July 20 The employment department of the Boston Elevated Railway reports more college applicants for conductors and motormen this summer than ever before. Candidates from various colleges seek positions, hoping to work their way up in the street railway system. The article notes the pull of street railroading among educated youths and discusses wage levels and training paths as decisive factors shaping recruitment.
The Walter league national convention for German Lutheran youth opened at St Matthew’s, Scranton, with remarks by Rev Stevens and a parade of young members. President Klein of Fort Wayne reported progress and the gathering plans consolidation talks with the German Lutheran church in America.
Philadelphia July 21—A long discussion on the value of autographs from signers of the Declaration of Independence notes that about one third of the fifty six names can be found easily via dealers, while rarer names like Gwinnett and Lynch fetch hundreds and even thousands. The piece highlights auctions and collectors, with examples such as Gwinnett’s surviving letter and Lynch’s scarce signature, and remarks on the difficulty of obtaining a complete, technically perfect set.
Wounded assa provinginis lost thirty seven men. Boston surrounded by about 76060 men in high spirits awaiting General Gage’s move. Franklin letters and signs discuss peace terms with Howe and Washington. Delegations to Staten Island urged, independence demands rise as Congress seeks recognition before negotiations. Rev D Everett Smith cites governors opposing saloon laws and Union traffic. Sabbath observance urged across parties. farm bureau secretaries hold a national conference.
AMENDA 8. CONSTITUTION: A revival session at Winona Lake reports talks on constitutional amendments to favor prohibition. Dr Wilbur F P Crafts led discussions as EB Newlin of Indianapolis argued there is no formal ban on saloons nationwide. A proposed amendment would shield prohibition territories and curb illicit alcohol, while polygamy crimes were also urged for federal punishment. The speaker suggested seeking a constitutional convention to push direct election of U S senators.
On Wednesday July 22 at the Driving Park a 2:10 pace pace event will begin with record pacers Red Bow 2 05 4 Manager 2 06 Twis G B 2 07 14 Ilumah 2 08 14 Prince Ross 2 09 14 Tad S 2 11 44. Other notable pacers include Leon Black Maid and Stephen Decatur.
A note notes that about a hundred readers skim the furnished room ads each day. It suggests that if a room for rent is listed there, a portion of those readers may soon be lodging in the advertiser's house, pointing to the ads' influence on housing turnover.
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