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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

6

Miller murder case delayed by family death

Special session at night arranged for temporary jury separation in the Miller murder trial. Eleven jurors kept together. Fritz’s daughter’s death prompted a postponement to Tuesday morning. State evidence links Herman Miller to involvement in robberies and threats, with witness Dr Batta detailing investigation steps and Miller’s past quarrel with Cros.

William D. Freiz Miller Tueadda Mrernlius Uey Wees Thomas Sherif Grica Baltitt Dally Herman Miller Gither Woodburn Croy Imard Cros Dr. Batta

Stolen Cigar Theft Sparks Murder Case Confusion

Witnesses outline a plan to frame Miller for a barber shop murder by hiding cigars in a stove and using yellow paper wraps. The state argues Miller falsely claimed persecution to shield himself while neighbors and associates testifying. The ongoing testimony ties Frank Clauseh and Ber tame to the loot and raises doubt about who bore responsibility.

Miller John Eby Croy Shim Botts Samuel & Baymeardner Woodburn Diller Wandburn Ioud Wearley Doc Betts Chapman Diiner Frank Clauseh Ber Tame Cray Bers

Bank in Warsaw Faces Receivership After Cashier’s Admitted Weakness

Bank examiner Camp says condition worsens as probe deepens into Kosciusko County bank. Cashier Brubaker admitted easy handling of funds, stockholders questioned legality while auditor Bilheimer prepares receivership actions. Affected deposits shrink, business ties falter, and the future of the bank remains uncertain.

Bank Examiner Brubaker

Lawton Wayne Post to Attend Meetings

The Lawton Wayne Post of the Grand Army of the Republic held an enthusiastic meeting, approving applications for membership and planning to send delegations to the Ohio state encampment in Lima and the national encampment in Toledo. A committee was named to oversee recruitment and transportation, with members including Micexr RW Skelton and George W. Maren.

Wayne Post Grand Army of the Republic Iill Ohio State Lima Tuledo Ansie Tal Tore Fort Wayne Toledo Canyons Tier Skelton Geore We Maren Nedsker Grorse Lorna Veterains Ise 2Eidters Homes

Logansport Papers Profess Tariff Battle Against Paper Trust

Rochester Sentinel writer John B. Stoll recalls Northern Indiana editors’ hospitality at a meeting in Logansport while Henry A. Barnhart condemns the paper trust. He argues tariff on wood pulp keeps prices high, aids the trust, and harms U.S. forests, urging action to curb the trust’s power.

Logansport Ind Northern Indiana “Eustories Association Longem John B. Stoll South Bend Times Association Barnhart Pager Henry A. Barnhart Rochester Sentinel Trust Milia United States Congressional Canada Great Britia Wien Trius Cortnicy Fevada Ninente

School Board Race Remains Uncertain After Caucus

Allen Hamilton, the only Democrat candidate, claims enough votes to win the seat vacated by W. Cook, but no caucus outcome is certain. The council shows little consensus and forecasts are unsettled, with a potential free for all expected as Thursday’s election approaches.

Nough Allen Hamilton B. We. Cook Cook Democratic Council Ulaime

Eight Die In Washington Baltimore Electric Collision

Annapolis Md June 3 a head on collision between two streetcars of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad before eight oclock tonight killed eight persons and seriously injured scores more. The dead include Richard Norton aged 25 of Baltimore A H Schults 40 Baltimore Police Patrolman Shreiber 40 of the railway company unidentified white woman about 25 from Baltimore Zach ONeal 25 New York motorman Ruth Slaughter 6 daughter of general manager William Slaughter of the road I W Standtel Baltimore George White Baltimore.

Annapolis Washington, Baltimore & Annepolia Electric Railroad Ardara Naval Academy Richard Norton Baltimore A. H. Schults Shreiber Zach O'Neal Alg New York Ruth Slaughter William 48 Slaughter I. W. Stdantel Georsh White Ballimace

Tornado Wipes Towns Across Nebraska and Kansas

A tornado reportedly struck towns including Scandin, Riverton, Petrumad, and Inavale near the Nebraska Kansas border, causing widespread destruction. Homes and churches were destroyed, injuries occurred, and several residences suffered heavy damage in Fairfek and surrounding areas.

Lincoln Neb Rocke Island Railroad Scandin Cluster Nebraska Chesterie

Weather Forecast Summary

Washington area forecast calls for fair skies today and Sunday. Temperatures moderate with light winds. No significant precipitation expected.

Kimmel Cement Goes Into Receivership under Provident Trust

Albion reports Kimmel Cement Company placed in the hands of a receiver by Nobb Ee court. Provident Trust Company of Windia City named receiver. wind up expected soon. Collapse blamed on lack of capital. ownership says capital stock was 150000 dollars with portions spent on services rather than cash. Company has operated over a year and remains well equipped with crude material nearby. If revived, the business could resume and be one of the era’s great ventures.

Isel News Burea Albion Act Portland Cement Company Kimmel Church Nobb Provident Trust Company Gon Windia City Tates Wilecad Dix. Res

Mayor Busse Secretly Marries in Chicago

Fragmentary copy notes a Chicago mayor named Busse reportedly entering a secret marriage on an unknown date. The garbled OCR mentions April and a period of weeks with unclear details and names, suggesting a brief, unsettled marriage notice amid a city news snippet.

Explosion on Tennessee cruiser rocks fleet

A boiler tube burst aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee near Sun Diego causes a scalding explosion. Four men killed, ten injured, many aboard severely burned. Admiral Sebree and ship officers narrowly escaped. Injured sailors to be treated at San Pedro and Los Angeles hospitals. the Tennessee disabled and heading toward port with other fleet vessels. Inland notices follow from Valparaiso Indiana about a Baptist association convention with an expected 200 delegates and various devotional and sermon programs.

Los Angeles Juno Tenneance Unc Crsluer Sunth Barbara P Geet San Pedro San Prancisco W. A. Weldon Murloc Long Leach Tormessee Tennessea Sebree Flugehin Germany George W. Mbb Skidmoty Kan S. Temnatis Cless Aroman Norfolk Manfield Toughkina Chester County J. Burns New Forks Walter S. Burns Benokiya N.Y A. Carroll Frenoh Hartford Conn RW. Watson St. Louis B. Bucledge Athens G. A. Corns Ironton A. Hayes Brooklyn Valparaiso Ind. Jane Northern Indiana Baptist Association Baptist Church South Bend Spor Elkhart Young People's Association Eur Neubauer Gothen H. J. Stetson Kalamazoy College Lee Roy Bobbitt Mishawaka Whiiua Kirk Bryce

Huror Fritz's Daughter Died Overnight on Goshen Road

Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Huror Fritz's daughter last night on Goshen road. The readable lines mention her age and a brief description of conditions around the home, with partial details about the family and funeral context.

Huror Fritz Goshen Eritay Atiatvie Hogde

Taft Forces Sweep Contests at National Committee

Chicago June 5 The Republican National Committee ruled on contests from Alabama Arkansas and other states backing Taft. Protests against Hitchcock Statter and Phelps seating were limited after a quick committee decision. Aldrich led the protest presenting the case as conflicted with Taft allies on the committee.

Chicago Rou Cally Republican National Committee Today Alabama Arkansas Taft Pene Florida Georgia Ackyte Hitchcock Arthur J. Statter the Treasury Charles G. Phelps Washington New Mexico Alaska North Dakota Aldrich Heatt-Davidson and Taft Connect Republican National Committee Messrs Bitchcock Statter Phelps D. Street United States Northern Department of Thompson Charles ¥. Scott Mr. Scott Scott-Davildson Ansie Tart Ruis A. M. Brevenson Colorado Soete Ormsby McHars Washington, D O. D. Streat Wile Fiam Fairley Birmingham United Mine Workers’ Association N. E. T Alexander Aiont Street Fay Chatman Thompson Scott-Davidson Aad

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