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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
Delegate Hisyen of Massachusetts narrowly escaped trouble to leave the convention safely while proposing the name of Colonel Bryan. Graves of Georgia is named vice president, and a platform thrust targets old parties.
Chicago July 28 Hearst approves and fronts a ticket with Thomas 9 Biswen Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves Georgia for vice president at the Independent party convention. Delegates debate Bryan influence, credentials delays, and adopt two thirds rule while Walsh of Iowa serves as permanent chair. The platform pledges currency reform labor support interstate commerce court and broader press rights as speakers rally through the afternoon.
In Chicago on July 28 chairman Walsh greets the convention and notes the next program item as the presentation of candidates, with the article continuing on page 4 column 3.
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday predicts fair weather in the north, with showers in the southern portions. Cooler air and brisk southeast to south winds expected, with stronger gusts along the lakeshore areas.
Harry G Hogan elected president with Lee J Hartzell as secretary and Arthur W Parry as assistant secretary E P Dally treasurer. The Allen County Taft League forms with eleven member executive committee and county officers. Vesey accepts Republican nomination for joint senator after party pressure. Decatur nominating action planned. A smoker and cigar giveaway to boost attendance planned for next meeting. Prohibition party officers to be elected at a later assembly session.
Aged stone mason Jebas and his wife were found dead in their kitchen at 1381 East Lewis Street around 9:30 PM. Neighbors feared foul play as both bodies showed no violent wounds and the scene suggested they may have died from natural causes or shock. Postmortem examination planned for today. no clear cause or suspects.
The Packard band plan a program at Robison Park this evening featuring selections including Mile Moviste and Charity Bazaar. Performers include Parone, Glorious Flag, Meller, Verweire, and Lammernsr with a chorus and soloists in a varied program.
Democratic campaign figure Nanany Exafaik has been chosen to aid the 1508 effort and is described as a powerful factor in Bryan’s political circle. He and Mr Bryan are longtime friends, with Mack aligned with the Bryan Democrats, drawing criticism in the East while Democracy broadly supports Exafaik. Exafaik is noted for campaign experience and wrestling renown, while Norman E. Mack leads the Buffalo Times and is in the prime of life.
A serious fire in Portland Oregon started late today and has destroyed all buildings on the block bounded by Glisan Hoyt Fifth and Sixth streets. The flames crossed Glisan and now rage in the Barry hotel with a two block frontage and strong winds. Damage is estimated at 250000 and the blaze is beyond the fire department control.
A fire at the Oregon Transfer company premises on Fifth and Hoyt streets burned through stables and small shops, consuming about four blocks of property. The loss is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars.
J Keegan presented resolutions urging a committee to draft a statement showing labor support for Gompers and the AFL on the injunction issue. The committee of Keegan Hughes and Gurley was appointed. Discussion included criticism of courts and support for the labor stand in the injunction matter.
The Huntington pastor plans resignation and transfer to Cleveland. A meeting with the church consistory is scheduled for next Sunday, where the proposal is expected to be accepted and a pallbearer will be chosen.
Sey Daly reports that a letter from Taft was read at an event attended by Mr Eyal ST MANES. The inscription notes a public discussion and remarks on policy, with attendees commenting on the broader implications for local governance and recent political developments.
In a lengthy notification speech, Mr. Taft directs listeners to newspaper coverage and notes a full tent in the Journal-Gazette. He hails Roosevelt as an idol and asserts his administration aims to finish what has been done, offering no explanation for the panic.
The July 28 Cincinnati dispatch reports William H Taft formally accepting the Republican nomination. He pledges to continue Roosevelt policies, defends party platform, and urges support from farmers and business men. Taft criticizes Bryan and Democratic plans while outlining aims for integrity and lawfulness. The city hosts a grand celebration with parades, fireworks, and a large crowd.
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