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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
8
The report notes Wes repeatedly visiting Nasu Aerodrome on Long Teland where avatera rate him highly. During an exhibition flight to Cheshire Connecticut last October an inverse balked landing in an orchard near Mead, Biscont, with one accident recorded in Bisco.
Clarence C Gilhams former congressman from the Twelfth District dies at his home in Lagrange County Indiana after a lengthy illness from apoplexy. Born in Greenfield Township in 1960 he taught school, served as county auditor for eight years, and held the Twelfth District seat for two terms. A Republican he championed agriculture and canal projects and later worked as a traveling agent for Equitable Life. He married Mildred Keim and had no children.
Governor Judson Harmon secured the unit rule by a 59 to 35 margin in Toledo, gaining the undivided support of the senate delegates for the Baltimore presidential race. Anti Harmon forces led by Mayor Newton Baker pledged to challenge the rule at the national convention. Nineteen of forty two district delegates are Wilgon adherents under direct primary, but must vote for Harmon under the rule. Twelve at large delegates with two votes each were named and approved, listing: Alles Pomeren, James E. Campbell, Hugh N. Nichols, M. a. Dougherty, Wn. A. Grown, John S. Koff, James W. McMahon, Thomas J. Cogan, James Ross, J. H. Gooke, J. H. Clark, and 4. Thomez. The platform and ticket followed, with Harmon allies crafting the slate: James Bix for Congressman at large, WN aon McBride for Presidential, Denese B. Schnetter, Charine H Graver as State Secretary, John F. Breamnat as Treasurer, A. V. Donaboy as Auditor, and Timothy J. Ho Ban as Attorney General. The convention adjourned after authorizing filling any vacancy on the ticket.
Washington June 6. Semite and magazine editors urged an amendment to the appropriation bill to expand postal facilities and distribution. Senator Page pressed for passage of his education initiative as a deadline fight erupted over the regular calendar. Agricultural expenditures committee resumed drainage division hearings with Chief Climaxe Engineer Wright of Florida testifying on North Carolina project ties.
June 5 Montreal twenty four members of the joint protective board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, in conference with W. D. Robb, secured a revised schedule for Grand Trunk railway firemen from Chicago to Portland Maine. The ten mile rates of two to two dollars seventy cents per hundred miles were replaced by a schedule from two dollars sixteen cents to four dollars ninety, with increases from ten to thirty cents per hundred miles within limits.
Bulletin from Caimanera Cuba dated June 5 reports a second company of 120 United States marines departed tonight for Guantanamo City. The dispatch notes the ongoing military movement in the area with no further details on pursuit or destination beyond Guantanamo City.
June 5 Senator Kern presses opposition to Lorimer as the Senate grills the evidence from the second investigation. Lorimer, cheerful yet strained, predicts debate will continue as Kern hints at calls to recall witnesses and questions Hines and Cook. The discussion references Clarence P. Punk and the White bribery exposure tied to Chicago interests.
Free to the public mass meeting at the Princess rink Friday evening will launch the Democratic gubernatorial campaign in Indiana with Governor Marshall Samuel Ralston and Congressman Cyrus Cline as featured speakers. Accommodations will be provided for all attendees and the event offers a rare chance to hear these three noted orators.
The Elke temple, built in 1967, is slated for an editors visit this evening during the yearly meet. The construction cost approximates $75,000 with an additional $26,000 in equipment, marking it as one of the state’s most modern homes for distinguished residents.
Democratic editors from Indiana will visit Fort Wayne tonight for the annual Indiana Editorial Association meeting at Temple Hall. The program begins at 7:30 with decorating completed by management, followed by a Bashta trio concert. Friday features sightseeing at the Anthony hotel and a city tour ending with a visit to Robison park and a banquet at the Anthony. Governor Marshall, Hon. Satm Wel M. Ralston and How Crrun Cling s are slated to speak at Princess rink at 8:15 in a grand address program anticipated to please all pencil wielders.
Weather forecast from Washington on June 5 notes showers and cooler conditions for Forrernat Ohio and Indiana with moderate variable winds shifting to north. Lower Michigan expects cloudy skies Thursday and Friday with north winds and cooler air, possible showers Thursday and Friday fair with moderate north winds.
In Los Angeles June hearings on Clarence Darrow for a rigged jury, clashes between counsel shaded the session. The trial touched on a San Francisco labor tender linked by a $19,000 check from Frank Morrison of the AF of L, alleged to fund jury corruption. Federal and state cooperation appeared in evidence, with renewed attention to McNamara defense funds and canceled checks.
Pittsburgh June 3 A large group of district No 3 miners remain loyal to the United Mine Workers of America or form a dual organization or join the Industrial Workers of the World depending on the international committee verdict. The miners convened and adjourned until the committee report is public.
Taft forces push to seat 10 more delegates and secure permanent chairmanship for Elihu Root at the Republican National Committee meeting. Roosevelt aides deny control aims while contending for representation. contests loom over 22 delegate slots as hearings set for Friday morning.
Assured by telephone that County Clerk Charles Grimth and Chief of Police Philip Baker would recover from injuries after Bakers automobile overturned en route to Huntington while hosting Huntington Commercial Association members. Four occupants escaped serious harm as car rolled into ditch on Liberty Milin road. Top stayed up and strong, saving lives. Grimth unconscious but later aided at Ray Crowell’s residence. Continued on page 2.
In Marion Indiana a courtroom heard the South Dakota arrests of Wil Ham Alfgran and Rath Beoouy for the December 28 murder of storekeeper Wade Robinson at Tandéesville. Brogim confessed he fired the fatal shot after striking Robinson with his revolver, blaming Allison to dodge capture and seek leniency.
Historical note contrasts early trotting rules with modern practices. Describes how riders and horses behaved in old races and how advertising evolved from grandiose claims to standardized, credible promotions guiding buyers and fans. Includes references to figures like Le Vasseur and evolving market methods.
New York June 5 The women of United States Senator James O Gorman of New York and probably thony of one or no others will be considered for the office of temporary chairman of the democratic national convention by the committee on arrangements at its meeting in Baltimore on June 17 Senator O Gorman's name was presented at a previous meeting but it was thought impracticable not to make any choice since all delegates to the convention had been chosen by the states
In Washington on June, Victor Berger states his plan to impeach United States District Judge Stanford after a Texas case ruling. Berger cites alleged misconduct linked to Judge Hanford and criticizes the handling of Leonard Cheah's rights.
In Little Rock Arkansas a Democratic convention adopted a resolution sending eighteen votes for Champ Clark for the presidential nomination if his name is before the convention. Fourteen district delegates will be chosen tomorrow by caucuses and delegates at large may be selected later. United States Senator Taft Davis announced in his address a change of plans and said he would not retire from politics.
President Taft declared support for Nelson Aldrich Root of New York as permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention. The decision came amid opposition from Roosevelt and aides, signaling full backing of Root to secure the necessary votes and unity against Roosevelt.
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