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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
3
A 1908 newspaper page mixes subscription notices with political commentary. It mocks factions in the Republican and Democratic parties, mentions Taft, Roosevelt, and Harriman, critiques trust magnates, and notes Munoz and Mun Gide incidents while debating tariff and forest policy. It also references editorials on California, Asia, and African explorations with local voting implications.
The article notes hopeful signs of better harvests in wheat and corn and predicts improved prices amid a world grain shortage. It cites harvest results since 1874 and a delayed impact from earlier downturns, with mercantile and dry goods sectors gradually reviving as industrial activity remains cautious. It frames a long road to full recovery for steel, rail, and general trade, contingent on a favorable harvest and political progress.
A batch of brief city items reports Aurents and Shelly Aurentz visiting Chicago for three days and Mrs. Warren Smitley recovering from illness. Other items note local figures, a forehead wound from an automobile crank, purity checks on Fort Wayne druggists, a church Sunday school meeting, and several social updates including weddings and a funeral attendance.
Marrs A. Axtell, a prominent Bloomington citizen and former treasurer, is accused of misappropriating funds leading to a missing $81,000 as City Attorney Henry C. Daven warns of formal action. The report notes the substantial role of Axtell and references a forthcoming city meeting.
In Cutwano June 16 the fight over the injunction plank rages as Uncle Joe Cannon leads the opposition while Speaker Cannon and the Union League group back the administration. The subcommittee reports progress on banking, railroads, and territory admissions, with Taft and Roosevelt urging adherence to the injunction plank as efforts continue to craft a broadly acceptable resolution.
Obituary notices report the death of Clement Aubrey at Erie Pennsylvania from tuberculosis aged twenty eight and details of his family and funeral plans. Also noted is the death of Jacob Bohler aged seventy five at the county infirmary with funeral arrangements to be announced by Rev. R. We Averill.
In a scene around the convention hall, Taft allied leaders and rival factions contest seats across multiple states. Delegates from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and others push for full hearings, while Democratic leaders assess the credentials and plan strategic moves amid maneuvering before the Denver meeting.
Mr Frank Cutshall of this city spoke at a Midler Woodmen of Americas meeting last evening, sharing surprising details about the order. He noted the group’s vast reach, boasting over a million members and a long history under its leadership.
A social at St Peter shay Chit evening and a band concert under Vent TC Feller were announced. Tomorrow evening Mr Heller will send the band concert at a social by One Good Cheer Aisle at Swinney Park Whites and the Black and Tan held a long conference with no agreement on committees. Pearl Whrlet remains on the national committee. Delegations clashed over Taft delegates in Alabama with a 9 to 7 vote in favor of seating, while other votes were split. The opposition vowed to carry fights to the convention floor amid heated exchanges and sharp epithets between factions.
Chicago June 16 The rules and order of business committee debated whether to reduce representation at future national conventions. A Burke Pennsylvania measure proposed four delegates per state plus one per 100000 voters, plus two delegates per territory. Debate continued with committees to report tomorrow as 일부 rules were upheld.
St Petersburg June 16 The government Will for the double tracking of the Siberian railroad was adopted. Decatur Indiana June 36 The sheriff will be busy tomorrow tracing warrants for those indicted by the April grand jury. Twenty four indictments were returned and warrants turned over by the court clerk.
Tri-Lake company schedules a full day of events on July 4 in Columbia City starting at 10 am with a water display of fireworks. A Wet Lake band and Bralm's orchestra will provide music in the evening. The program features beer races pony races foot races and other entertainments with cash prizes for top performers. Charles Goss of the Tri-Lake Motel will oversee arrangements.
In Decatur Indiana on June 16 the Pythors Task evening institute accepted about sixty ladies to the oath of their names with refreshments. Names present included Mrs Uafe Gramm Archbold Zon LLL Erwin and others.
Reports show juror Cooke still ill and unable to return to court delaying Herman Miller's trial. Dr Frank Dirmes notes Cooke's improvement but doubts resuming duties today. Prosecution hinges on Miller's knowledge of burglary tools and how early newspapers learned of the sledge hammer and chisels.
A half dollar per yard Brussels carpet sale advertised at Foster's this morning. The note mentions a local Fort Wayne bid work, with reference to Cleveland Trinidad company contracts on paying streets and on West Superior Street. It hints vacant houses may be reoccupied soon as landlords tire of placards.
Bramiey of Cleveland, president of Cleveland Trinidad Paving, admits guilt to three of seven indictments for bribery related to the East Broad Street contract. Fined 500 on each count totaling 1,685 with costs. H Lang, superintendent, also pleads guilty to eight indictments and pays 5,700 in fines and costs.
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