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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1908

Page

11

Kosciusko County Political Turmoil Deepens Admission and Allegations

War saw, Indiana July 25. Reports of extensive irregularities in Kosciusko county finances surface as a former Republican deputy treasurer and other officials face accusations of embezzlement and shortages spanning years. Investigators reveal only a fraction of misdeeds while crowds fear broader fallout and political vendetta.

Warsaw Ing Koselusho Treasuer Ithe Astovail

Olympic Games conclude amid ceremony and debates

The London Olympic finale featured Gold medals to Gueyn Atexand and silver to Dowspnr Gueksss of Westminster with duchesses and Lady Desbrough presenting medals. Crowds cheered as athletes collected prizes amid debates on the Games' value and international friendships. The United States led in track and field with 15 firsts and 10 seconds, while the UK and other nations trailed in medals. controversy surrounds Dorando and future competitions.

London Foan Gueyn Atexandarn Gueksss Westminster Duchess of Westclnster Butinnel Lady Desbrough Thos Why Tvon Abie Crown Ashey Stoes Uth Pumes Yo Pelel United Kingdom America Sweden Hungary Norway Canada Belgium South Africa Winlandia South Afria Greece Germany Italy South At Sea Australia England Theas Wy English Amor Keath Great Britain and Ireland Dorando United States Rome L. P. McGrann Lancaster

Wealthy landowner injured in buggy accident

Bluffton Ind July 25 Jacob Teth owner of the sib ace Robinson stock farm just over Adams faulty time was thrown from a buggy this forenoon sustaining a compound fracture of the collar bone and multiple bruises. He is past seventy five and long paralyzed on one side. His grandson Isch started with him to Vera Cruz when a broken shaft caused the buggy to overturn. The grandson rode for help and the injured man was removed home. Physicians arrived but the patient remains frail.

Rist Bluffton Ind Jacnb Teth Robinson Isch Vera Cruz Jacy Monroe

Hibernians Choose Portland for 1971 Convention

Indianapolis July 25 AOH convention adjourned sine die after selecting Portland Oregon as the 1971 meeting place National President Matthew Cie announced that Archbishop of Boston William O'Conner had accepted the role of national chaplain and sent a late reply confirming the selection

Indianapolis Tnd Ancient Order of Hibernians Portland Ore Matthew Cie Andschneel Waltham Tr. O'Conner J. D Boston Thisrchbishop

Bank clearances for the week study shows year over year rise

The bank clearances for the week show a rise over last year as totals compare favorably. Figures for Monday through Thursday and the week overall indicate stronger activity, with notable gains in certain departments and regions.

Hank Cher Higgs We Inns Monulasity Brian Biturney

Labor Platform Split at Conventions Cited by AFL

The letter from Samuel Gompers to the Fort Wayne Labor Federation notes the Democratic Denver platform as favorable to labor eight hour day and union demands, while the Chicago Republican platform is criticized for endorsing injunctions. John Mitchell and AFL officials say the Democratic platform could sway labor votes and bolster organized labor support against Gov. Watson’s Republican stance.

Reputilcan Party Chicago Denver Jaboc Mike Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Executive Board Gompers Bergona American Federation of Labor John Mitchell Fort Wayne Federation of Labor Watson Tciang Theodore Percy Indiana Federation of Labor Indianapolis Union’ of

Nomination Fight Over Judge Vesey Favored by Republicans

The Republican county central committee debated nominating Judge W J Vesey for joint senator against Stephen Fleming. Despite multiple appeals, Vesey hesitated, noting pressure from party leaders. Efforts to recruit others failed. momentum suggested nominating Vesey by default, with decisions discussed among Alduity leaders.

Stephen B. Fleming Republican County Central Venterdax W. J. Vesey Jdge Jailie Vesey Dhavnant Tf County Chaftmaan Rose Judge Vesey Willy Nilly Hatora Jude Alea Adams

Elks Band of Logansport at Robison Park Today

The Elks Band of Logansport will perform at Robison Park this afternoon and again this evening. The program includes selections such as Overture, The Buler March, and various marches and dances. The entry promises a popular musical afternoon with a varied concert repertoire by the Logansport Elks orchestra.

Elks Band Logansport Robison Park Elks Bait Losansport Apternoon Chicago Maren Dalbex Myers St Vitus Seigeted Souther Conterno An Marcis Heletron

Weather Summary From The Washington Bulletin

Fragmented weather data indicates scattered showers and rising rainfall in the southeast. Conditions include overcast skies and strengthening easterly winds with associated wetness forecast outlook for Sunday.

Washington

Hearst Not Running For President In Independence League

Hearst arrives from Europe and denies any pledge to back Taft or Bryan. He says he has not heard sentiment for endorsing either major party and cannot commit. He notes no universal endorsement from Independence League and expects to decide after party primaries. He departs for Chicago to attend the Independence League convention in August.

Taft Bryan New York Dlaigh Hearst Europe Independence League Mr. Hearst Hearst Wan Po Phang Welling Roy Chicane Leurst Tevn Chienge

Bonds Cancelled For Indiana Realty Firms

Indianapolis dated July 28 reports state auditor John Bilheimer ordered the cancellation of gold bonds issued by the National Realty Company and Kirby Realty Company. The move follows an opinion by the attorney general that such realty firms cannot issue bonds as a loan business. The National Realty Company aims to amend its articles to permit bond sales, while Kirby Realty offered no comment.

Indianapolis John Blilheimer National Rralty Company Kirby Reilly Company Strorer General Bilheimer Kirby Realty Company Compen National Realty Company E. M. White Lowarer Br. Bilheimer

Lagrange Ligonier Road May Yet Go Forward

Surveyors in Lagrange County map a line from Lagrange to Topeka planned to extend toward Ligonier Elkhart and South Bend. Data gathered for a general report supports start of the western route this year. Residents cooperate to support county improvement as work begins along Poplar Street in Lagrange.

Lagrange-Ligonier Road Hist Lagrange Ind Fubr Jine Topess Ligonier Rhe Elkhart South Bend Topeka Chirtiga Tiarange Poplar Street

Vandals Burn Flag At Town Square

A report from Fureni about vandals lighting a flag on display in the town square. Eyewitnesses recall a young girl present and describe the flag’s destruction as shocking. Prosecution and legal action are expected following the incident.

Bluffton Company to Attend Garnett Meeting

The Bluffton fire department will attend the Garnett meeting on August 20 amid preparations for a strong showing. The firemen’s group aims to back the state effort, with the band engaged to assist and local business men urged to subscribe funds to cover the event costs.

Bluffton Company Wewa' Buren Bly Tmeerje Et Chinerett Wits Beihg

Mack Heads the Forces In Bitter Democratic Fight

Chicago dispatch details the Democratic Party selection of officers with W. J. Bryan backing Mack for chairman over rivals like Wade Camp­bell and Haskell. The report notes Murphy and Conners’ roles, New York strategy, and a Bryan statement praising Mack as a business leader and Eastern democracy's choice. It previews continued coverage on the party’s internal battles and the New York campaign effort.

Alter Seven Halls W. J. Bryan John W. Kern National Democrat Committee Mr. Mack New York Charles F. Murphy Tammany WF. Conners Chaiman State Democratic Committee Bryan Mack Dir. Bryan BM. J. Wade Town T. R. Bran Wisconsin James ©. Campbell Ohio Uver Wopdson Mock Murphy Conners Bir Conners Eris County Mommides Waz Murphys Arseve Democratic Committee of Nebraska

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