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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
6
Witnesses testified to hearing threats against Cro y and seeing burglars at work near the Faulkner saloon as the Woodburn homicide case unfolds. Defense aims to reveal local intrigues and personal enmities, including alleged jealous provocations connected to Mrs Haltzell and Mr Wearley. Sixty witnesses have been summoned, with testimony expected to extend into several weeks.
In the day’s chief testimony William Wearley and his wife describe burglars awakening the household on July 7. Mrs. Wearley recalls hearing glass rattle and spotting a man at the saloon window while sleeping. The scene shifts to the lamp-lit room as Mr. Wearley calls the telegraph operator and later sees the figure at the window. The account continues with a confrontation as the intruders are identified by description and a voice is heard. The narrative ends with the scene paused for continuation on page 6.
William J. Bryan's revival tour through Nebraska ends with a Columbus speech after visiting Kimball North Platte Lexington and Goshen. He criticizes the present financial system and the emergency currency bill while praising competition and warning against destroying industries by eradicating trusts. He argues Congress can regulate interstate commerce to curb trusts and boost farm equipment production and employment. He plans further appearances including Grand Army event at Lefeventon Fork next week.
The proposed union of the Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches, long discussed by their general assemblies, has been abandoned for the present. A closing session report recommending action was adopted, ending active pursuit of the merger for now.
Washington report states President accepts the resignation of Jackson Smith a member of the Isthmian Milan on commission and manager at the department of rations with headquarters at Cale ra cana zone He has served three years and is praised for his work by the President.
In Baltimore the Jones Democratic state convention selected delegates to the national Denver convention and adopted a platform. The ballot mentions William J. Bryan for the presidential nomination. the delegation mix and names reflect the era's party activity.
Denton and Sonny Martin of St Louis discuss preparations for the Democratic National Convention. The Central committee on arrangements meets to finalize seating and credentials as the convention nears, with details about the official roster and appointments to be announced after the event.
Dr Grenfel, famed physician, survived a forty hour ordeal battling a pack of starving dogs in Arctic Labrador. Stranded on ice, he fought off the pack with a hunting knife as temperatures plunged below zero. Capts Bartlett and the Strathous report the escape from death after dogs dragged him toward open water, then saved themselves by clinging to drift ice as Grenfel barely reached solid ground.
Fragments describe showers on Thursday with possibly Friday rain and fresh winds. Forecast notes uncertain wording but points to cooler gusts and lingering moisture.
Rit was savagely attacked and bitten on the hand and legs by dangerous dogs. He spent a night wrapped in the dead dogs’ skins, shivering in the cold as he moved on ice. A doctor and locals used a shirt as a flag signaling device to guide a rescue by George Reid and residents of Lackes Cove Mary Bay who pulled him to safety.
Complete returns from voters indicate Senator William Allison defeats Governor A B Cummins for the nomination. Allison leads by at least 10,000 votes. In the governor race BF Carroll defeats Warren Garis by nearly 20,000. In Congress T Hull and T S Prouty claim the Seventh District nomination.
The assembly adopted a resolution instructing delegates to vote for William J. Bryan, with the vote unanimous. Louisiana will send eighteen delegates to the Denver convention, aligning with the instruction to back Bryan.
Joseph Holsworth confessed to forging employer B C Jump’s name on several checks and became aggressive toward authorities who planned leniency. James Gondfellow testified, Holsworth was held in circuit court on a $100 bail as Frank Sheldon faced an attempted battery charge.
A Chicago woman Mra atary Dohr man and her five children died from asphyxiation after escaping from a stove. Neighbors found them after a party ended late the prior evening. A detached rubber tube from a small cooking stove is suspected to have released gas into the house.
Crawfordsville Indiana prepares for a major auto show with notable guests including Speaker of the House and a Ninth District congressman expected to attend. The event promises a showcase of vehicles and enthusiasm from local and visiting attendees.
A conference of manufacturers and dealers discussed a plan for extensive “good fellowship” excursions using interurban lines across Indiana and Ohio. A committee-led effort under temporary leadership aims to finalize arrangements by Tuesday, with delegates from many towns in attendance and expectations of a formal action soon.
Warsaw Indiana bank doors closed by state auditor after directors and officers met to discuss reorganization. Bank claims solvency, aims to reopen as a national bank. payment on all items halted pending investigation. Directors include Melvin A. Wilcox and Abe Brubaker. officers and stockholders named as protective. Local reaction notes deposits down. investigators Billheimer and Camp review books and speak with directors, while public notices promise depositor protection through bank assets.
A Fort Wayne native passed away unexpectedly amid unclear circumstances. The brief notice lists the deceased’s ties to the city, noting a residency history and references to family or associates. No further details on date, age, or cause are provided.
June 4 Idaho Democrats divided on the Mormon issue at their state convention. The proceedings, held this afternoon, showed lingering tensions over religious affiliation shaping party lines and candidate stances.
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