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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
2
The fragment outlines subscription terms for the Fort Wayne Gazette and details Democratic and Republican political notes from a conventions era. It mentions Cyrus W. Gline of Angola as a congressional candidate and comments on party platforms, figures like Harriman and Tat, and remarks on Pacific coast ventures and forest product tariffs.
City residents receive a mix of family visits and illnesses as G Aurentz and Shelly Aurentz spend three days in Chicago while Mrs Warren Smitley recovers from illness. C F Pidgeon and family return from Ohio trip. A serious hospital condition is noted for Ma A P Buchiman. A chauffeur injury near minor, and local officials praise drug standards. Sunday school meets in new Third Presbyterian quarters with 35 attendees. County Superintendent Felger departs for Indianapolis state meeting, returning Thursday. A man released on bond is rearrested for full bond obligations. Concordia class gatherings feature President Beyer and a poem. Cyrus Densel attends funeral trip of Elmer Mullen. Herman Tieman, Adrian club pitcher, undergoes appendectomy and rests well. Joe Leiboy marries Pauline Grobman. couple plans housekeeping in the city. Night gatherings near Harder Park disturb sleep. police asked to curb late noise and youth crowds at Clinton and Wallace streets.
Taft forces claim advantage in contest over platform planks at the Chicago convention. Reports say Cannon leads opposition backed by Union League, with subcommittees debating injunctions and admission questions for New Mexico and Arizona. late-night sessions continued as factions pressed for a united stance on the platform and policing planks.
Bloomington Indiana reports ex-treasurer Axtell, a prominent citizen, arrested on charges of misappropriating funds totaling seven thousand dollars. He remains in custody as authorities seek recovery of the bond and missing funds. The case follows a city council meeting where bond issues were discussed.
The city records the death of Aubrey Clement son of Alfred Aubrey aged 28 from tuberculosis in Brie Paile who lived in Fort Wayne until a year ago is mourned by his parents sister Mable and brothers Harl Glenn Duffy and Ruth Duffy with services to be announced at St Patrick's Church. Jacob Bohler, 70, died yesterday at 1 I delack in the county jail. Funeral notices for Mrs Charles Sellers announce a 10 30 am service Thursday at the home of Mrs L P Drayer 2419 Cathonnie Street conducted by Rev J eri] atfiehting.
Mr Prank Cutehall of this city spoke at a Modern Woodmen of America gathering held Monday evening. He discussed the order and its membership, noting the tampers within the group and that Turges has over seven hundred members.
Local pressmen members re elect President Berry in a union gathering at Moni Ala with a focus on leadership and ongoing labor issues. The session discussed negotiations, organizing efforts, and upcoming contracts amid tense industrial climate.
A savior at St Peter's School will attend an eyeulogy and a band concert directed by Prof. J. C. Heller. Tomorrow evening Mr. Heller will perform in a bane concert at a social hosted by the Good Cheer Society at Swinney Park.
The Taft delegates and opposition fought late, with no consensus on committee appointments. Pearl Wight keeps his seat on the national committee, while the wider delegations clash over selections. The night-long clash in Alabama marks continued effort to push fights to the convention.
Chicago June 11 The question of reducing representation at future national Republican conventions was discussed for two hours by the committee on illegual order of business without result. An adjournment was taken until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning so delegations might confer over changes. The Burke resolution proposed four delegates per state and two per 100,000 voters or majority votes at the last election, plus two delegates from each territory. The committee, with rules 1 and 13, adopted the rules of the last convention. Further discussion will address number of representatives and procedure for electing delegates. A subcommittee will report tomorrow.
St Petersburg reports government passage of the double tracking bill for the Siberian railroad. In Adams County Indiana twenty four indictments were returned by the April grand jury and warrants prepared for arrests by tomorrow.
The Tri-Lake company plans a July 4 celebration with events from morning to night. Festivities include boat and pony races and foot races, with cash prizes for top performers. The Walk Lake band and Brahma orchestra provide music at Tri-Lake hotel for the evening fireworks display.
DECATUR June 1 The Pythian club began a yearly call event inviting many ladies to respond to the call at an evening gathering. After the roliverit and weal iuniniens refreshments were served, several attendees wore floral attire. Dana Kelyon and RIS Bewin Fort Wayne were noted among participants.
Reported juror Cooke remains unable to resume duties, delaying the Herman Miller case. Prosecutors stress the tools used by burglars and seek to rebut defense claims about when knowledge of the weapons became public. The trial edges toward a hard fought close as the defense holds a key on Miller’s awareness of the tools.
Brisk morning sale advertised Brussels carpet at 50 cents per yard from Fosters’ store in Fort Wayne. The item mentions a local company doing paving work on W Superior Street and notes Ann Bramley’s familiarity with Fort Wayne. Wayne-Madd Shoes for boys are also advertised along with notices about vacant houses and landlord placards suggesting changes in property reliance.
Cleveland company president Bramley pleads guilty to three of seven indictments charging bribery of former public service board members over East Broad street paving contracts. Fined 500 dollars per count totaling 1500 plus costs. Superintendent Lang pleads to eight indictments, fined 400 dollars per count totaling 4700 with costs.
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