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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

6

Tragic Midwest Rail Crash Kills Big Four Engineer

In Indianapolis Indiana Big Four engineer Sage is crushed to death while Fireman Gwinn is severely injured when the engine derails near the Union station sheds. The locomotive jumped a switch a hundred feet west of Capitol Avenue and, pushed by ten granite cars, rolled over after derailing. Fireman Gwinn escaped by leaping to safety as Sage remained at his post until crushed. General manager J Q Van Winkle witnessed the wreck and assisted at the scene.

Inthanapolis Ina Seee Bodwaamgng Taliway Bock Sage Big Four Looker Gwinn Union Station Capitol Avenue Stll Szee Greencastle Gwinn J. Q. van Winkle Ble Four

Bishop Potter's Funeral to Day in Roopertows

Private funeral services for Bishop Potter of New York will be held in Roopertows July 23 involving Archdeacon Nelson and Bishop Olmstead. The body will travel to New York for a receiving at Trinity cemetery with a public funeral postponed to allow churchmen attending the Pan Anglican conference to return.

Rooperstows Herry Potter New York Nelson New Fore Charles_ A _Olm Ralph -Cornerstone Othe Bégy Trinity Cemetery Diocese of London

Columbia City Bank Hires New Assistant Bookkeeper

The Columbia City National Bank in Indiana announces the employment of Shelly Stemen as assistant bookkeeper. The young man, son of G. T. Stemen and brother-in-law of Cashier C. H. Foust, began duties this morning after previous work at Morris store. He is described as capable and ambitious.

Rise News Gureau Columbia City Ind Columbia City National Bank Shelly Stemen G. T. Stemen C. H. Foust Morris Naa

Barnhart Leader Among Democrats At Northern Indiana Convention

Democrats of Indiana’s Thirteenth district gathered in Plymouth for a convention under the trees to back Henry A Barnhart for Congress and discuss a senatorial ticket for Matabau and Kosciusko counties. The event drew bands from multiple towns, with Barnhart and other candidates arriving early and enthusiasm high despite the district's Republican lean.

W. H. Blodgett Spainnapolis Plymouth Ind Thirteenth Matabau Koscius Henry A Barnhart Rochester, Sentinel Ievarite Abraham L. Brick

Likely Picture Shows Presidential Speech Study

A blurry study mentions a teenager named Hustly engaged with five platforms during courses at a college. Din Wath jaan rests as he plans a future public stance. The speaker aims to answer on carkion subjects in Denver platform ink defending his own position next week.

Iahin Hitcheack Denver Atform

Have You Kept Time of the New York to Paris Automobile Race

Reported dispatches from Berlin indicate the Thames car leads toward Paris while the American Thomas pursues a northern route via St Petersburg. Germans travel longer overall but stay near Moscow and Viatka. St Petersburg remains the next objective as teams race for the $1,000 prize.

New York Paris Trans-Siveria Siberian Ural Mountains Berm St. Petersburg Novgorod Moscow Petersburg St Petersburg

Races Postponed At Fort Wayne Track Faced With Weather

Postponed races at Fort Wayne due to a slippery track and threatening weather. The program will be run today and the closing events Saturday with Citations aiming for a 2:01 mile mark. Entries include Hone, Thornhill, Yorktown, Liberty, and many other horses, drivers, and connections listed in the day’s line.

A&a Fort Wayne

Storm Swept Over City Deluge Wracks Streets and Utilities

A fierce electrical storm swept the city yesterday starting around 5:20 PM with heavy rain and vivid lightning. Thunder rolled for hours as streets flooded, sewers overflowed and streetcar service suffered major disruptions. Demand rose for carriages and cabs while traction continued to operate slowly into the night. Continued on Page 4.

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Taft Visited Sagamore Hill Ahead of Cincinnati Speech

William Howard Taft, the Republican presidential nominee, spent several hours with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, discussing his acceptance speech to be delivered in Cincinnati next Tuesday. The meeting, also attended by Secretary of State Root, followed by a lunch, then Taft left Oyster Bay by car for New York to stay at the Manhattan Hotel. No statement about the conference was released.

Gysyer Oyster Bay New York Manhattan Risnt Hern

President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill again

President Roosevelt returns to Sagamore Hill after a Newport visit where he spoke to naval officers about needs for two foot loose fighting rigs. He reports the voyage pleasant and expresses pleasure with the Newport visit. Damage from the collision with the schooner Menawa is not serious. The yacht will proceed to the New York navy yards for repairs.

Prement Roosevelt Bata Nyore Hill Alsit Namyport Naval War Cstiate Swith bin Visht Newport Lark Navy Yards

Congressmen Chat With Mr Sherman In Cannon Office

In New York Cannon Office lawmakers met with Representative Sherman and colleagues Leidensiseer and Tawny to discuss the chairmanship of a congressional committee. No definite decision was reached after the afternoon conference.

Tras. N.Y Cannon Regtives Leidensiseer New Ang Tawny Minnesota Janes Sherman Relalio Congressional Committee

Insane Woman in Male Garb Sought in Ohio Town

North Manchester resident Beighton, described as a corner inmate, is believed to be hiding near the Benjamin Mitoharger home in Cleveland. She escaped from custody weeks ago and was recaptured briefly before fleeing again, with family members and local residents pursuing the demented woman described as in male attire.

Brircays Whitley Brine Beighton North Manchester Benjamin Mitoharger Seth West Cleveland Sy Tan Othe Wumbarger Jane Ble Harman

Burglary Suspect Netted After Matinee Theft

An apparent daylight burglary near Lepper and Terry streets yielded a $4 reward for information. A thief entered a residence during a matinee, rummaged the basement, and stole valuables while the resident slept. No other items were taken.

Tnt Mta Lepper Terry Street Chiek

Bryan Resigns Editor Post and Donates Profits to Democratic Party

At Fairview Lincoln July events unfold as William Jennings Bryan, editor of the Commoner, retires from the paper to campaign. Delegates, politicians, and local groups attend, with Bryan pledging to donate profits beyond expenses to the Democratic National Committee and welcoming Black supporters to the party effort. Daniels of Raleigh hosts discussions on southern states.

Pairview Lincoln Nev Fairview Williau J. Bevan Denver Bryan and Kern Club Order of Maccabees Josephus Daniels Raleigh N. C News and Observer Bir Bryan North Carolina Virginia Georgia Air. Bryan Democratic National Committee

Sherman to Nebraska Porch for Taft

Lincoln Nebraska July 23 Jule Willard A dropping in Lincoln for half an hour this afternoon on his way east from Colorado Springs Chairman Frank B Hitchcock stated that he had planned a speaking trip through Nebraska for James S Sherman in October He also expects to send Senators Beveridge and Dolliver and other national Republican figures to Nebraska amid a likely bitter fight Taft will not come to Nebraska under the present plan and will campaign from his Cincinnati porch per Mr Hutchinson

Lincoln Neb Twalle Colomabo Springs Frank B. Hitchcock Nebrask James S. Sherman Beveridge Dolliver Nebraska Willian H. Taft Pliny Hutchonek Cincinnati Wiliam McKinley

Governor Haskell for Treasurer Named in Chicago Meeting

Guthrie Vic July 23. Governor N Haskell has been tendered the treasurership of the national democratic committee. Formal announcement of his acceptance is expected when the committee meets for organization in Chicago Saturday.

Columbia City Undertaker Shot Mad Dog

Columbia City undertaker Warees shot a mad dog at the John Beeson home a mile south of the city. He used a pocket razor blade to kill the animal after Mrs Beeson escaped inside with the help of the gun. The dog bit a neighbor and showed symptoms of hydro after the attack.

Columbia City Undertaker Mad Dog Columbia City Ind HP. Warees Briggs Warren John Beeson Mr. Warren PF. M. Smith Washington Township Beeson Drs. Beeson An Howe Ste Mr Warren

CHURUBUSEO GIRL MAR RIED AT FOWLER IND

CHURUBUSEO GIRL MAR RIED AT FOWLER IND. The report states a marriage of a local girl at Fowler with details of family and community reactions. Authorities note no further information on the bride or groom beyond the ceremony location.

Fowler, Ind

Attorney General Bonaparte Busy. Judge Landis Criticized

Attorney General Bonaparte launches swift action on several fronts with expected prompt moves. The piece also targets Judge Landis, accusing him of not saying or doing certain things, amid broader political fallout and scrutiny in the public arena.

Bonaparte Landis

Roosevelt orders retrial in Standard Oil case

President Roosevelt has directed the attorney general to pursue immediate retrial of the Standard Oil case. Secretary Loeb states the reversal concerns only the fine size, not guilt or the offense, and the president aims to prevent miscarriages of justice by involving Frank B. Kellogg to ensure offenders are brought to justice.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Standard Oil Loeb Frank B. Kellogg

Rehearing Sought in Standard Oil Case by U S Court

Chicago July 24 The United States court of appeals will be asked to grant a rehearing of the Standard Oil case. Distlst Atterhey Edwin W Sime said action would be taken within the thirty days allowed. If the court denies the rehearing, the case will proceed to appeal for a referral and possible change of venue. The Attorney General Bonaparte telegraphed commendations to the district attorney for upholding interdiction of the surtreatment and promoting justice as the opinion comes in. Continued discussion analyzes three points in the appeals ruling including the exclusion of certain testimony by Judge Hogardus and whether Bankraising the corporation and its creditors factored into the decision. The record shows testimony admitted over objection and notes potential financial penalties affecting solvency. Continued on Page 4, Column 4.

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