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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

5

MASTERY UNSOLVED POLICE THEORIZE FATAL SHOCK IN WRENCH CASE

Police and coroner weigh foul play in the deaths of Emil Jabes and his wife in Fort Wayne. They cite a possible gangli moment of murder or fatal heart failure amid unusual circumstances, noting money left in the home and no signs of forced entry. Coroner Kesler continues the inquiry with testimony from Emil Jabes and neighbors.

Emile Jabes William F. Papier Tabas Ankenbruck Herk Sprider Kesler Sill Undertaker Feltzer Ohio Kesler Emil Jabas Pappert Indianapolis Tulianapolis Henry Hilgeman Sargeant Pappert William P. Pappart Kester Thommas

Boodling at Indianapolis Confessions and Bribe Case

Indianapolis July 30 to Sept rational evidence in state vs John McGregor county commissioner charged with accepting a bribe linked to new boilers at the county powerhouse. Emmet S Huggins testified he acted as go-between paid McGregor 1000 of 3200 from Atlas Engine Works which had the contract. Huggins confessed to over fifty forgeries and embezzlement, stealing county records, and burning them. Atlas salesman testified to 3803 paid for commissions. Fort Benjamin Harrison unit arrived from Nome Alaska. 90 degree heat noted as troops acclimate.

Indianapolis Ind John McGreg Emmet S. Huggins McGregor Marion Atlas Engine Works Hollers Huggins County Commissioners” Court Marland County

Affidavit Reveals Hearst Delegation Plot in 1908

Matthew F. Ryan of Wilkes-Barre, a stonemason, swears that hearings in Chicago exposed Hearst independent party managers as a confidence game. He alleges Secretary C. A. Walsh urged delegates to quit the Democratic ranks to help Taft win, while Ryan chose to oppose the plan and support Bryan.

Chicago Daily! Journal Matthew F. Ryan Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Hearst Independent Party Rnough Taft C. A. Walsh Walsh Delegnins Thaccwo Cni Pennsylvanis Ryan Air Jaber Bryan Independence Party Sonn Hunte Steeréva

Hearst Party Taft Ad Contends With Independence Platform

Lincoln Neb July 29 After reading the Chicago independence party platform Bryan issues a statement noting many planks align with the Democratic platform including direct senator elections tariff and trusts. He argues voters should choose the reform path offering the most changes rather than pursuing partial aims.

Lincoln Neb Independence Party Chicago Bryan Republican Party Department of Labor Democratic Party

Weather notes and political developments amid July heat

The weather map shows showers and cooler air in Ohio on Friday with fair conditions and brisk northerly winds elsewhere from Indiana to Michigan. The report covers temperatures, a reference to recent heat, and mentions Victor Rosewater's letter to Bryan and Bryan's acceptance speeches. It notes attendees, including G. John W. Kern, and Bryan’s plan to host a supper at Fairview. It also mentions a joke about an educated mule mascot and Frank A Pay joining Bryan's advisory committee.

Washington Indiana Illnois Tanner Michigs Eridur Sagar Bryan G. John W. Kern Fairview Minnesota Mr. Bryan Paul Frank A Pay John A. Johnson W- d. Bryan

Parachute Trainer Killed in Jackson Drop

Meh July 20. William Oliver of Mason, a young aeronaut, was killed during a parachute drop at St Hague Park on Vandercook Lake near Jackson. As the parachute filled, a string on one side snapped and he plunged about 8000 feet to the ground.

Jackson, Meh William Oliver Mason,hich St Hague Park Vandercook Lake Here

Packard Band Program at Robison Park This Evening

Readable parts indicate a Packard band concert at Robison Park tonight featuring a mix of marches Reveries and selections. Mentions of Cupid's Private code My Hola-Hula and Nestle by My Ride plus Wagner procession tunes hint at a varied program with brass and percussion.

Packard Robison Park Weldon Cupid Nestle Atsha Carmen Marsh

Fleming settles street repair dispute with $1000 payment

After months of discussions Bast Le street property owners and Fleming reach a settlement. Fleming agrees to pay $1000 to the board of public works for street repairs and will be freed from future liability. The Lewis street paving will be restored to first class condition under the board’s supervision.

Bast le Street Br. 3 B. Pieming Agterment der. Fleming Fleming Board of Public Storks Schwier Colerick Fort Wayne & ‘Wabash' Valley Traction Company Lews Street Lewis Street W. D. Meyer Wit Blonau H F. Hilgeman Christine Franke Henry Kaiser G. W. McKee Schuyler and Rodenbeck Joseph Derheimer Berheimer Pleming

Roosevelt letter clears taxroadeers protest on freight rates

Cincinnati July 30 The Receivers and Shippers association reported to President Roosevelt that protests over proposed freight rate increases to Texas territory were inaccurate in a dispatch. The letter to the White House said two railroads had not obeyed a court order and the attorney general is examining the matter. William Lohr Jr wrote that the president had no such statement and that a copy of the association letter reached the president for consideration.

Cincinnati Receivers and Snipers’ Association Roosevelto Receivers and Shippers' Association Texas Loebig Oyster Bay White House Washington Yith Inst William Lohr, JR E E. Williams Chamber of Commerce Cinemanetl Ohio

Niezer of Monroeville Honored at Hay Association Meet

The National Hay Association wrapped its fiftieth annual convention at Cedar Point with Maurice Niezer of Monroeville Indiana chosen as president and H Be Gandrich of Winchester Indiana named secretary treasurer.

Sandusex Naonal Hay Association Gedar Point Maurice Niezer Monroeville Ind H. Be Gandrich Winchester

Ring and Falls at Kniehertrocker Showdown

The epic club faces a six count test tonight as Bill of Glens, Ragland, and Marey vie for supremacy before Kniehertrocker referee in a key match.

Ans Falls Glens Eal Marey Ansilehl

Taft Shows Fatigue After Rapid Travel Run

President Taft admitted this afternoon he felt tired from the rapid evolutions he has undergone in about eighty days. He reached the Hot Springs hotel shortly before 1 o'clock, fading from Cincinnati, accompanied by Mrs. Taft and General and Mrs Corbin.

Hot Springs van File Wilton HH. Taft Honad Hotel Cincinnati Taft Corbin

Gompers Fires Back Over Labor Vote Belief

Samuel Gompers defends labor’s political stance against claims he would deliver the vote for a party. He says organized labor is honest and capable of choosing the best representation, denying personal aims or politics, and condemning attacks as unjust and contemptible. Frank Hitchcock denies any personal campaign against him.

Washington Feld Samuel Gorners Organized Labor American Federation of Labor K. Crompers Mr. Gompers American Federation Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Gompers Arrauses

The Thomas Car Reaches Paris in Historic Transatlantic Run

The Thomas car from New York arrived in Paris at noon today after crossing the frontier. Automobilists escorted the vehicle along the boulevards, meeting it at Meaux, twenty-five miles east of Paris. Crowds cheered as the crew received congratulations from race officials and celebrated at a Paris hotel.

Paris Thomas New York Meaux Metin

Wayne hotel to launch new cigar unit Saturday

Dir Ora Tenkel the Wayne hotel clerk will take charge of a new cigar unit on East Math Street Saturday morning. Fixtures are in place and Frank Warner, formerly at the Wayne stand, will head the WW stand while Tenkel continues to operate both phe n and ef phen, as noted.

Ora Tenkel Wayne Hotel East Math Street Frank Warner Wil Hays Mr. Tenkel

TenYearOld Hero Rescues Sister From River Boating Accident

Avyabash Indiana July 9 Ten year old Jon Rogers saved his eight year old sister after they fell from a boat into the Wabash River. He fought the swift current to keep her head above water and carried her ashore despite exhaustion. Onlookers praised his calm bravery and he kept insisting it was his fault not theirs.

Avyabash Ind Jon Rogers Har Hla ‘Hid Horh Hamantle Twe Little Geapice Hiera

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jabas John McGregor Marion County Atlas Company Fort Harrison Fort Benjamin Harrison Tenth United States Infantry Henry A. Green Noma Alas Hin Stonecutter Hearst Party Taft AD Tabor Répubiian Whith Victor Rosewater Allen Colonel Bryan Jackson Mr. Fleming Reach Traction Company Democrats Marshall Bel Kern Marshall Area India Agencie Democratic Press Committee U.S. Jackson Democratic State Committee A. D. Muffett Elwood Association Paul Poynter Sullivan Thomas R. Marshall Jonn W. Kern Poynter Darnering Erritorial Association Grand Hotel Thie Singer Dir Paynter Toava Rene Bon Thes Grand Mieffer James Garvard Af Eerie Dhe Kaoox le Ire Mr. Garrard Roosevelt Attorney General Receivers’ and Shippers’ Association of Labor Will Heaves Taptle
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