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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

6

Witnesses Testify in Miller Prosecution at Woodburn Trial

Attorneys for Stout and Baker resist cross examination of Miller defense witnesses while LaDuke’s testimony strengthens the state case. Chapman testifies the mud tracks point to Miller home, noting possible rubber boots, a claim later weakened by noting many locals wore such footwear.

Efensy Lu John Stout Jon Baker Fred A. LaDuke Attornaya Stout W Baker Miller Woodburn Teins Pred Laduke Gire “Miller Baker LeDuke Labuke Detersé Atate Ierman “Miller Postnagier Faulkner Herman Miller Chapman Miller Sometines Vaelghorhood

Afternoon Evidence in Woodburn Murder Testimony

The defense relies on witnesses to show trains passed through Woodburn and stopped on the crossing near the murder to aid strangers. Testimony recalled Joseph Faulkner owner of the saloon where the shooting occurred. Witnesses described their whereabouts and distance from the scene during the June 6 incident and the inability to identify shooters.

Woodburn Joseph Faulkner Harley Wearley William Wearley Wandarn Tinion Street Paw Noeny He Hong Killine Gwarang Croy Boily Iorac Thraveh Harry Overmerer Cal Kerne Min Avalanton

Verdict Awards 860000 Against Wabash Railroad Company

Toledo June 10 The estate of James Compton was awarded 660000 against the Wabash Railroad Company by Judge H W Taylor United States circuit court. The case stems from a long dispute over a portion of the Wabash road near Toledo to the state line and ownership of stock. Compton resided in Washington DC and the suit was brought by his widow.

Toledo Compton Wabash Railroail Company HW. Taylor United States Circuit Court Wabagh Road Ono State Line James Compton Washington Bien Coriytori

Brewers Promote Temperance Platform Across the Brewers Association

Milwaukee June 1 The United States Brewers association adopts a declaration of temperance principles urging regulation of drink traffic, denouncing unlawful saloon practices, and pledging cooperation with movements for temperance while maintaining that commercial interest does not drive saloon proliferation. The document stresses education, lawful conduct, and rational opposition to extreme measures, with continuation noted on page 3.

Milwaukee Tilted Stores Brewers’ Association Wal United States USA

Elks Parade Opens Town Fair Spread At Lodge Hall

The local lodge of the Elks opened its great fair last night to run through June 20. A parade led by Exalted Ruler Frank E. Bougher marched from the triple at 7:28 and returned to the temple by 4:40. Governors Night brings Gov. Thomas R. Blackshall and son James F. Watson to speak, with other Elk events planned throughout the week.

Bougher Elves the Elks Exney Booth al Alter William Rawke Candy Clem Vox L. A. Linbing J. 3. Bayer Wi Ortlieb Alex Jaxtheimer A.C. Brase Fich Pond Jane L. A. Woreh Bower Booth Yebereer Wests Lee Ivins Carl Rastetter J. Dormer Harry Wiebke Dan Hall Edward G. Hoffman Jom Z. Dougall Stein Booth W. P. Schwier

Sealed verdict in damage suit halts Pittsburg Plate Glass case

In federal court Judge Anderson ordered the jury to seal its verdict after failing to reach agreement before 10 PM. Charles P Vlach sued Pittsburg Plate Glass Co for 315000 after a polishing machine bolt allegedly struck and crippled him. Witnesses included Drs Barnett Perley Weaver photographer Ridward Perry and numerous factory employees. Attorney Lee Murtzel admitted to practice before the U S court. The term ends. Warsaw church project advances with new Brethren structure set for July completion and furniture arrival in Tanglye.

Charles P. Vlach Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Otelocu Anderson John C. Aultman W. A. Bucher D. C. Calswell Boyd Doherty Charles Fuelling Lewis C. Fudge Andrew Haley A. A. Hank Gin Jones Joseph McCluskey Henry Myers Jobn Molstae Glass Company W. W. Barnett Ben Perley Weaver Ridward Perry People’s Trust Company Lee Murtzel United States Court Samuel Morris Barrett & Morris Taslanavolls Warsaw

Weather forecast for multiple states from The Weather Washington

The forecast for Thursday and Friday includes cloudy periods and warmer temperatures across Ohio Indiana Michigan and Michigan. Winds shift from northeast to southeast in most areas with light to fresh speeds. Highs and lows are not specified but warmer conditions persist with variable cloudiness.

Washington Ohio Indiana Imi Michigan Eriday Fair

No Hope for Fred Boliz

Airs Fred Boltz wife of Fred Boltz who is serving a penitentiary sentence in Port Leavenworth for stealing government goods obtained an interview with Judge A B Anderson yesterday during a recess of the federal court She pleaded for her husband’s release but the judge said he would oppose any clemency and cannot intercede with the president The interview occurred in the ante room adjacent to the court room and Justice Anderson emphasized Boltz was fortunate to receive a lighter sentence than he might have faced

Fred Boltz Port Leavenworth A. B. Anderson Federal Court Anderson 1 Bajillt Bolts Tudge ‘Anderson Gentle Jones S. Boltz Boks

Old Resident Sophia Roembke Dies at 63

Sophia Roembke, wife of Frederick Roembke of 1352 Swiney Avenue, died at home after paralysis. Born in Bierde, Westphalia, Germany in 1833, she lived in Allen County. Survived by husband and children Conrad Witte Roembke, Mrs Erill Reuter, Miss Mary, August Roembke, plus two brothers and several sisters. Funeral at residence then from St. Paul’s Church with Rev. Wamiganes officiating.

Sophia Roembke Frederick Roembke Swinney Avenue Bierde Westphalia Germany Eenie Allen County Roembke Airs Conrad Witte Rombke Erill’ Reuter van Wert Mary August Roembke Diedtiohiene Willan Redenbeck Siete Henry Lindeman Diedrich "Thicke O'Cmet Ternonm Wamiganes

Wreck Near Cleveland Claims Four Passengers

Four aboard a train wreck near Cleveland after midnight were killed or injured when the Cedar Lumber line wrecked near Murray Street. Authorities say a possible coal dust or arson charge is suspected, with investigators probing the incident.

Cleveland. O Murray

New York Court Hears Titelick Case Details

A New York court opened the dry versus fled case against Revmond Titelick amid disputed claims involving hiskellings and references to Gus Tquiltz. The proceeding proceeds with arguments and evidence presented by both sides in a developing civil matter.

New York Jane Dry Fde Revmond Titelick Peter Gus

Adair Seeks Return to Congress in Honest Campaign

Portland nominee Adair accepts the Democratic district convention vote amid a packed gathering. He pledges honesty, vows no personal campaign attacks, and cites a strong attendance record in Congress. He defends wartime and veterans measures, and supports Roosevelt era policies while denying political maneuvering for power.

Tady Jung A. M. Adair Portland Mulie Anderson Lew Allagham Adair Congress Acceptenes Debsites Setig Arera Seagion Talec Washington As the People Ronsavelt Roosevelt Cramer Mancin Ue Houge Gomuanitte Goveralitee

Taft Delegates Gain Ground In Republican Assembly

Chicago dispatch reports the Republican national committee contest results favor Taft over Foraker in Ohio and several southern districts. Taft receives key seats in Third Sixth and Thirteenth districts while Foraker gains in others as committee aims to resolve disputes by Friday night.

Chicago Republican National Communiitas Stywarle Lenge William Haft Joseph B. Foraker Foraker Ohio Taft Yenth Land Tate Mark Shoup Xenia R. L. Gilchrist Lebanon H. M. Brown Hillsboro Charles Q. Hildebrandt Wilmington Arthur L Vorys Myron T. Herrick Frank 4H. Hitchcock National Committee Hitchcock Berrick Paraker Senator Lodge Massachusetts Selug Missouri North Carolina Worth Carolina South Carolina Jared Labor of the Nation Committee

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Miller Case Stout and Baker Shem Duke LaDuke Wabash Rail Platform Loca Lodge Frank Bougher Udge Anderson Tim Marmning Les Harkell Ber Ind Warsaw Street G. ©. Carpenter Tanglye Fred Boliz Sludge Anderson Boltz Bulletin Paneherty Mr. Daugherty Columa
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