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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
6
Sheriff Grice testified in a state case, stating no firearms were located during the investigation. The testimony clarified the nature of the search and the items recovered, or lack thereof, influencing subsequent legal considerations.
Sheriff Jesse Grice testified for hours in the Woodburn murder case against Herman Miller, linking Miller to a vendetta after the Marshal Croy killing. Witnesses described searches for firearms and Miller’s hostile stance toward accusers, with the defense set to begin next week as the trial nears completion.
A detailed account from Allen County Sheriff Jesse Grine describes the June murder case of Columbus Croy and the subsequent manhunt. He recounts the pursuit starting at 3 o'clock, the Woodburn and Garrett incidents, evidence found in the Wearley building, cautions from deputies, sightings of suspicious figures, and the handling of cigars and a stove bundle tied to Miller and others as part of the investigation.
In Fort Wayne area hotels and Interurbans bustle with traveling drummers heading to the Elks fair. A Tuesday afternoon Children’s Day event offers free admission for kids as booths run briskly, with crowds packing dance halls and lunchrooms.
The record notes scattered showers Saturday with cooler air. Sunday brings fresh south winds shifting to the northwest and generally fair conditions. Similar patterns appear for Michigan and nearby regions with showers Saturday and northwest winds Sunday, cooler with changing directions.
Fragmented OCR recounts a thaw forecast and legal actions. Mentions a prisoner held for change of feeder and a court decision by Justice Bowing. Notes state hospital transfer and prosecutions tied to criminal acts.
The Rev Samuel Wagenhals, pastor of Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church since June 12 1868, marked twenty five years in the ministry and his long service with a church reception. A Sunday talk will recount his entry into the ministry and arrival in this city. The parish hall sparkled with flowers ribbons and electric lights as members celebrated the milestone with a scripture text from Psalms 126 6 and a program led by Plummeros orchestra with Dr Herman K Zuppinger and Miss Emma Rurode.
Angered board warns contractors laying cement sidewalks under private contract to follow city specifications. It says noncompliant work will be rejected and payment halted, with no penalties issued, until sidewalks meet the plans approved by the city civil engineer. Names of offending contractors not released. The notice stresses strict conformity and potential suspension of future private work.
The Hon. William A. Detling, state president of the Catholic Knights of America from South Bend, will visit the city tomorrow. He will be greeted by State Vice President Alain A. Reinhardt and deliver an address at St. Mary's School Hall. A muse meeting of royal branches will follow. Detling arrives at 7:45 PM by the Pennsylvania Railroad and is met by a reception committee of officers from all branches. The St. Mary's Hall address is set for 2:30 PM.
A fragment from a public works notice describes requirements for contractors to own and operate five wagons. It notes inspections, oath validity, and the need to meet stipulations by a specified month and date. The text references pavement contracts and frontiers, with unclear names and locations due to damage.
A federal court jury in Rochester today found guilty the Standard Oil company charged with rebating in forty counts. Each count concerned a car of oil, with a maximum fine of 29,000 dollars per count or up to 500,000 dollars for the whole indictment.
At the Cathedral Rt Rev Bishon Alerding will confer minor orders upon seven young men. One candidate, Rev Paul A Welch, native of Fort Wayne, is the son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Welch of 2223 South Lafayette Street. Welch’s father is a well known engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The bishop will be assisted by city clergy. The candidates have already received the junior orders at the seminaries.
William Fhelps of Jefferson township reported that Miss Alice For Avro, long unwell, attempted death by swallowing red Diamond dye-stuff Wednesday evening. Family summoned Dr S B White who gave an emetic. she improved and is expected to recover. She had sought medical counsel in Fort Wayne prior to the incident.
A fragmented report shows Governor Hughes telegraphing his withdrawal from the vice presidential race while James A. Fairbanks presses forward. The piece mirrors a tense party mood and the public view of factional maneuvers.
Chicago dispatch details a Taft faction reshaping delegate counts from May to June with 632 instructed delegates and 165 declared votes, leaving 49 unaccounted. The Republican National Committee finishes seven days of hearings on 219 contested seats, seating Louisiana Ohio Tennessee splits and Foraker in Virginia, while allies insist no first ballot nomination.
A local banquet honored the Women s Christian Association with a formal gathering. Guests and friends attended in a spacious dining area while leaders acknowledged the night s purpose and future plans.
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