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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

9

Eight Die in Fiendish Slaughter at Villisca

Villisca Iowa June 10 eight members of the Moore family and two girls were killed in their home. The murderer locked doors and windows, escaped unseen, leaving a bloody ax with brain matter in the upstairs room. Victims include Joseph Moore his wife and six children and two Spillinger girls. Authorities have no clue to the attacker.

Villisca Towa Joseph Moore Watlire L Mla Notte Pb Moore Herman Katherine Boyd Paul Lena Spillinger Ias Spillinger Crie Moore

Editor Moore to wed Lillian Russell in Pittsburgh

Misa Lion Russell will wed Alexander Moore proprietor and editor of the Pittsburgh Leader on Wednesday June 13 after a Weber and Fields Jubilee performance at the Grand Opera. Moore, Roosevelt forces leader in the region, has attended several performances and shown notable devotion to Miss Russell amid talk of his political influence and her potential retirement from the stage.

Mittsburgh Misa Lion Russell Alexander Moore Pittsburgh He Vride Weber and Fielda Ivan Russell Moore Roosevelt Weber and Fields Mr. Moore Jian Ween Copatent Lilian

Miner School Board Rejects Bids and Updates Bid Specs

In a rainy meeting at the superintendent’s office the Miner School Board rejected all bids for the erection of the machines and decided to advertise for new bids under amended specifications due by Monday, June 37. The board also purchased three late items in Lakeside for playground purposes and handled routine business.

Hboard Raguine Superiintendant Estudy Mac?achans Tinsdtaf Lakeside

Messenger Boy Struck by Street Car in City Crash

A messenger boy was struck by a street car at the corner of Calhoun and Berry streets yesterday. He was thrown to the street but sustained only minor head bruises and no serious injuries were reported.

Calhoun Berry Streets

Weather outlook for Washington and surrounding regions

Generally fair conditions expected Tuesday and Wednesday with variable winds at night. Temperatures rise to moderate levels across Michigan and Ohio with little rain. coastal areas see cloudy conditions and south winds. overall lighter precipitation anticipated amid mild to warm daytime highs.

Washington Indlers Lower Amichigan Ohio

Reader memory drives ad impact in repeated exposures

An advert ace and reader behavior discuss how repeating ads affect recall. The piece argues that readers notice when an ad is repeated and that new angles or changes keep attention, boosting business. It emphasizes changing copy to invite engagement and avoid fatigue.

Italian Count Faces Death in Michigan Car Crash

South Flaven Michigan June 10 Count E Desantis a cousin of the queen of Uati narrowly escaped death when a car carrying his wife, daughter, and his wife's parents Mr and Mrs E Dyer of Rome skidded and struck a curb. DeSantIs, driving, clung to the wheel as the wreck trapped him though he was injured.

South Flaven Mich Count E Desantis Uati Line Datghter E. Dyer Rome Italy DeSarlis

Rival Leaders to Appeal Direct to Delegates at Chicago

June 10 The Republican convention scene forms with Lafollette and Cunmins headquarters opened in Ketete and a name hotel for Roosevelt workers. Alfred Rogers leads La Follette, six blocks away, as delegates arrive tomorrow. Direct appeals to delegates by campaign managers are planned, with committees on duty until close. Roosevelt adherents include Lindsey, Garfield, Noren Kent, and Pinchot. Taft supporters push for first ballot nomination, with MacVeagh saying Taft will win on opening ballot.

Chicago Lafollette and Cunmins Ketete Roosevelt la Foltette Alfred Rogers Wisconsin Tve Ly Huntber Koonevict Kaderr Bolt Uy Delefa William Borrh Idahoah Somraltion Regnevelt Ben B. Lindsey Colorado James Garffeld Otto Noren “Kent California Gitford Pinchot Ghis Fm Ofrose Grane Roore Velte Atates Washington Amiles Rankiing MacVeagh Treasury

U S Battleships Arrive as Cuban Unrest Eases

Reported calm returns to Havana as the United States battleships Nebraska and New Jersey approach from Key West. The arrival of Admiral Osterhaus and the flagship Washington steadies affairs, with no American sailors ashore and disturbances fading in Oriente.

Bavana Havana Coronel Orestes Ram Washington America United States Nebraska New Jersey Key Weat Havan Bear Osterhaus Thode Thiat Nahore

Court Ruling An Aid To Prosecution

Washington June 11 The Supreme Court of the United States held that prosecution of offenders for criminal conspiracy is valid only when an act was committed to further that conspiracy. The ruling clarifies when an attempted violation of federal law can be punished.

Washington Iaralnst Foderri Supreme Court of the Tinkted States

Mob attack at Waldorf Astoria as German officers visit

A mob of striking waiters clashed with police during the official banquet for visiting German naval officers at the Waldorf Astoria. Riotous scenes erupted and patrol wagons carried away several prisoners after officers fought to restore order.

New York Waldorf- Astoria

Rockefeller Interests Back Roosevelt in Democratic Shift

A Chicago Evening Post dispatch from New York reports Rockefeller interests reportedly lining up behind Theodore Roosevelt. The piece notes Dow Jones views the shift as likely and aligned with Roosevelt’s reform platform. The report cites Rockefeller‑linked banks and Standard Oil influence.

Viser Brexer Aas Creati Fon Tockerelter Dow-Jones Roosevelt Odtanmpolla Dispatch rook@l Rockefeller Rockefeller Group Anmng National City Bank of New York Rockefeller Institution Rorketeier National City - Rage Standard Oil Standard Ou

Boston Car Strike Abates Amid Wage Disputes

A Boston car strike shows signs of easing with reduced frequency of stoppages at key facilities. Reports note damaged windows in Charles Town and Roslindale while rail officials discuss service slowdowns and wage disputes at several lines. The strike began weeks ago, impacting service across Madden and Somerville areas and prompting revised schedules.

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Fleming Nominated Without Opposition by Adams County Democrats

Adams county Democrats and Alten county Democrats will hold a joint convention in the Fort Wayne courthouse assembly room Wednesday at 2 o clock. The convention will nominate Senator Stephen Fleming by acclamation. Adams county Democrats indicated they would not present a candidate, satisfied with his representation in the senate. The meeting will show unqualified approval of his renomination, with A W Bosee of Decatur expected to preside.

Adame Alten County Tin Fort Warnu Weei Oeday Stephen Adams County Fort. Wayne A. W. Bosee Decatur

Spencer Returns After Seventeen Years Away

Calvin W. Spencer, once a Wells County resident, came home to Fort Wayne after an absence of seventeen years. His son Charles Spencer and Mrs. G. Bardok, of Merrillville, greet him by telephone and hope he will return to farm life in Wells County. Family friends recall past moves and donations, noting Spencer’s wife Jeffry died four years ago and their property was divided.

Teganty Calvin W. Spencer Oxslan Uniendaja Dauaster Churlton Spencer Mra.g. Bardok New York Spencer Wna Jeff Py Une Ian Depoxit In & Bank Ft Coe Hin

Experiment Farm Proves Profitable Northland Dairying and Potatoes

A Mid June report from Superintendent McGuire at Little Northeast Experiment Farm North Minnesota shows dairy herds averaging 3356 pounds of milk per cow and 258 pounds of butterfat with strong returns after costs. The Carmen potato variety yields 260 bushels per acre, 500 bushels sold at 75 cents, rest at $1.00, with growing costs about $25 per acre. results indicate profitable farming for Northern Minnesota.

Grand Rapids Mid Minnesota McGuire Litte Northeast Experiment Farm Experiment Farm Loreal Sariot Carmen

Jowny Coulton Nearly Drowns in Boating Accident

Jowny Coulton, a bantam light champion in training, nearly drowned after a rowboat capsized off New Fork. He cannot swim and was rescued by a coast guard, then taken to a nearby facility for assessment and care. He is expected to back in action soon.

New Fork Johnny Coulton Steten Island

Labor leaders debate cost of production in Fore Wayne union

Regular session of the Fore Wayne Federation of Labor heard readings on April 23 resolutions urging a study of wool production transport and sale costs. Shively and Cyrus Cling indicated plans to present to the Senate. The American Federation of Labor communication urged union political candidates of all affiliations to attend. The War Wryne Cedar Union withdrew pending dispute with the International Brotherhood.

Benatyy Shively Cyrus Cling Wayne Federation of Labor Senate American Federation of Labor Requeatius Union Toenl Cre Worteera Wryne Cedera- Uon Labor Chey Federation

Volcanic Action Threatens Alaska Towns Aid Sent

June 10 Alaska dispatch states Governor’s office received a cable from United Commissioner Minnegan in Sewell at June 9. Urgent dispatch of nutters to Cold Bay and nearby Wamna Korial vicinity due to volcanic disturbances. Revenue cutters Manning and Ahora requested via wireless to respond. Volcanic ash spreads. headaches and ash fall affect streets and residents.

Acneau Alaska Hay United Steen Inncayary

Indiana Delegates Split as Taft Loyalists Prevail

Chicago dispatch reports Indiana’s full quota of contest­ed delegates goes to Taft with 72 delegates allocated in the earlier bloc. A dispute over the 201 uncontested delegates and the handling of Indiana at large remains unsettled, while South Bend Republicans push for seating tensions. Colonel Maury S. New chairs the arrangements committee amid protests by Ryan Vel attorneys over affidavits.

Indiana Maury New Charing Folbanks Troon Thineteenth Taft Dend Rayan Lim Alstrict South Bend

Taft Roosevelt La Follette Cummins Delegates Split

Road Roller’s Record notes Taft uncontented with 485 delegates, Roosevelt 01, La Follette none, Cummins 36, others 10, 1 contested, 170 totals. 1 078 delegates needed. Committee postponed six at large from Arizona and two from southern California pending.

Chicago Taft National Committee Roosevelt AML laFallette Cummins Arizona California

Angola man leads state assistant posts in Indiana

An Indiana article notes an Angola man heading the state association urging nonpolitical appointments in the Post Office service. It cites Louisville and Cincinnati connections, and lists officers elected including Guy J. Shaughnessy as president and William Reynolds as a treasurer, with calls for civil service reforms and merit-based promotions.

Indianapolis Biraweye Pestence Inspecter of Cincinnati Dex Hotere Ths Indiana State Association of Assists Ant Politica Beatoftes Birdweye Guy J. Shaugheiss Annala Frank Amoss Lomanzfort Charles M. Mrown Ruall

Woman dies in oil fire in Merrom home

Merron Indiana reports a fatal fire after Mrs. Lou Reynolds poured coal oil on the stove, igniting the Eltrons and house. The blaze caused her death late tonight as neighbors and authorities investigated the incident and fire origin.

Merrom Ind Suge Faigleg Lou Reynolds Merron Howde Reynolds Nigit

Harmon Opens Fight to Control the Convention

Baltimore reports June 30. A goviural caucus of all delegates pledges support to Governor Harmon of Ohio for the presidential nomination. Leaders plan a pre-convention gathering to unify delegates and bolster Harmon’s bid. Lt Governor Nichols of Ohio and Chairman Davies of North Carolina organize press arrangements and announce seating for 420 desk personnel. Breen is not a candidate for president.

Baltimore Judson Herm Ohis Ry Ton National Convention Media Army Harmon Balieve Cauilytes Sevenral Rapina Ugh Nichols Ohio Joseephus Davies North Carolne Tie Daniels Brean Bryady

Taftites confront Borah over sudden wage reversal clash

The Taft faction, accused by Senator Borah of switching sides in a heated exchange, demanded explanations for an unexplained wage agreement reversal that unsettled the Roosevelt camp. Borah taunted the Taft supporters as “the worst scared lot” and pressed for the source of the revelation.

Borah Taftites Taft Almittings Allidachs Becwuse

Whisky Distillers Battle Across States In Tax War

A fierce trade war among whisky distillers erupts as the Terre Monte district pact ends May 1. Distillers complain about rising costs and fear consumers lose while rectifiers and blenders reap most profits. The conflict spreads nationwide after previously limited to the western region.

Terre Monte -Ravenne Ferré ’Haute Peoria Puison

Investigator tells WS duties to Darrow jury

Los Angeles June 10 investigator Cooney described duties of an investigator for the McNamara group. He testified Darrow’s jury faced warnings to keep witnesses out of state and to signal time to elapse service if seen as unfavorable to the defense. He said Franklin talked too much and Franklin reportedly heard statements about avoiding conviction. Darrow faces bribery indictment involving juror Robert Bata in the James Bodie Namara case.

Los Angeles Farore Elade McNamara Clateway Cooney Clarence Darrow Tor Belberg Franklin Pranna J. B Bata Fury Robert T. Bata James Bo Moe Nanmara

Nurses Earn Diplomas At Training School

An address by Dean An chartes P. Eumraon of the Indian Medical College announced the graduation of several nurses who received diplomas at Lone hospital last night. Names include Nelle Dean Tima Ohio, Ive Allee Lowran North Manchester, Ireng Belle Dovenney Warsaw, Mildred Wstetle Lambert Retro Mich, Lyata Buen Zirkle Roamtte, Gra Renle Reid Waukaee Ontario Canada, and Tree Myers Decatar.

Anchartes P. Eumraon Indiand

Heroic death tale masks fraud scheme indictments rise

Jay T. Yates, once linked to the Titanic disaster, was arrested in Baltimore for fraud, accused of forging money orders and issuing fake receipts. The case lists twenty seven indictments tied to the money order scheme. Secret Service initially questioned the heroic rescue narrative used to describe Yates.

Columbus Jay T. Yates Batth Postatthe

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