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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
The Indianapolis Star presents itself as an independent voice while labeling rivals and endorsing candidates. It critiques Democratic support and questions party loyalties, suggesting journalistic bias and strategic aims in covering the senatorial race.
The editorial laments party contention and public distrust amid rain, political machinations, and motion abuse. It criticizes complacency in republic status, calls for accountability, and questions leadership as parties clash over moral and policy directions affecting national unity and future governance.
A Columbia City railroad crossing crash killed six, prompting renewed calls for safety. Residents long urged a watchman after a failed county funding and court battles over grade separation, arguing it cheaper to hire guards than endure more tragedies. Local authorities across Indiana should install watchmen at dangerous crossings until full grade separation is achieved.
Fort Wayne observer William S. Morris, Jr. speaks at the Belvedere, saying Indiana likely decides the national race in favor of Taft, while praising Tom Marshall's character and record. He notes Republicans remain solid but many are impressed by Marshall and may vote for him for governor.
An Irish Auxiliary group member, Joseph 8, is detained after a mass gathering. Police report a man was ordered held on a manslaughter charge connected to the death of a young girl during an opera scene. Mayse News Buren notes local market and ownership changes in Auburn.
Public notice notes a case involving a vehicle or event dated to June 30 1908 with referenced footage. It records a legal or investigative action, naming parties and a venue, while summarizing the core filing and requested action.
Gov Williams Douglas, returning from a yacht trip to Monument Beach Masa, declares he is out of politics forever. He says he has not been offered the Democratic National Committee chairmanship and will not accept any such role despite courtesy. He emphasizes the decision is final.
In Chicago the standard oil case prompts a remark from Roosevelt and commentary by Judge Grosscup. Dying Sims, the district attorney who handled the case, says the attorney general would seek certiorari if needed. Roosevelt’s remark about judicial independence is noted as the three-judge panel in Chicago prepares to publish.
At Gettysburg Pennsylvania July 23 2 3 a lightning strike hit a federal camp causing fires and heavy damage. Private Morrison of the Eighteenth Regiment Private Bert Marner and Bil ston Garver of the Tenth Regiment were killed or injured. Several tents were wrecked and Governor Stuart's pavilion blown down as alarm spread among troopers who cried for aid. Fire crews battled the blaze and most parties escaped without major injuries.
In Quebec on July 23 the Prince of Wales attended the Champlain centennial events marking the founding of Quebec and Liberty. Vice President Fairbanks delivered an address, praising U S Britain relations and urging peaceful cooperation between nations amid a large crowd at Place des Armes.
A testimonial ad from Columbia City Indiana promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pain. The notice cites a user at 26 Glancey Street and notes widespread availability through Meyer Bros Drug Store in Fort Wayne as sole U S agents Foster Milburn Co. Remember the name Doan's.
A scrambled report describes the Prince of Wales and U S Vice President greetings during a Canadian celebration. It notes messages of friendship between the United States, Britain, and Canada, with honors to Champlain and Quebec, and asks for continued peace and prosperity. Also mentions a local ad offering free razor honing at D N Pharmacy Calhoun Street.
The Warsaw city council meeting on Wednesday granted Mary VonEnskirk a permit to erect a rear lot barn on South Indiana Street. The barn has already been erected for several days.
A Stam Bloch suit priced at 12.50 with a tree net price of 25 highlights the sale. Saturday ends the remodeling event from Dubes Rose Sentr Co, described as a major store-wide promotion with steep discounts.
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