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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
10
Fragmented OCR text presents a humorous spoof of a 18th century wash day exchange. It features a clever woman advising the use of a product named Easy to ease washing tasks and avoid labor in the morning, with dialogue about time and method.
A garbled sports column notes players in the Central league with Grand Rapids and South Bend, cites 501 hitting marks, no errors, and mentions Rube Marquard and various umpires and teams. It hints at roster shakeups, possible returns, and league intrigue, ending with a local Elks Fair candy note.
A brief note indicates a wrestling event planned for tonight at Miaral. The Journal Gazette lists want ads priced as Voc a word, signaling low ad rates. No further details are provided.
The convention erupts in a forty five minute roar as Senator Lodge defends Roosevelt and signals a firm push for renomination. Delegates flood the arena with banners hats and cheering while the platform committee scrambles to finalize a pro Roosevelt agenda.
Chicago June 17 representatives of all candidates agreed to curb nominating and seconding speeches for the presidential race. Only one nominating and one seconding speech per state will be allowed, ending the long stretch of seconding orations. Theodore E. Burton will nominate Secretary Tatt and Gedree Knight will second. Several senators and speakers have relinquished seconding honors, and a similar curtailment affects other candidates.
Reports say President Roosevelt listened to a wild demonstration at the convention. Four disks wired above the platform reportedly captured every cheer and oath, transmitting the crowd’s emotion to the president as he tuned in from the hall.
Delegates Burrows introduced Minnesota veteran Henry Barker and Tridiana’s James D. Connor at the Republican convention in Philadelphia. A parade of visiting clubs followed, with brass bands and colorful banners as aisles filled with cheers and clapping.
A crowded convention hall scene shows Knox and Taft supporters from Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati and Indianapolis marching with bands and banners. Delegations from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Indiana and Columbus cheer as songs Dixie and the Star Spangled Banner echo, praising Taft and denouncing rivals.
Taft visited the White House after a Roosevelt rally in a convention hall, receiving a detailed briefing from the president and staff. The exchange included notes on the crowd energy, delegate actions, and the ongoing manage ment of events, with Taft's demeanor described as steady and composed.
The committee proposed sending to the convention with private advice reported by the secretary and president. Exchanges with Chicago friends centered on the platform. The anti-Injunction plank is expected to remain as tentatively agreed, according to the accounts.
By Rist News Bureau Warsaw Elks and Leesburg baseball teams meet in Leesburg Indiana on Thursday afternoon near the school house with first pitch around 3 o clock. The two teams resume a series in Miami wagering prefers a wrestling event tonight.
In Philadelphia on June 15 Thomas Hagen a marine at League Island was killed in a six round boxing bout with Johnny Hogan aboard the battleship Mississippi during a navy yard entertainment. Hogan involved in the crowd confusion and a search for Bogan continued late at night.
Fitch returns from Chicago reporting buyers in Matagorda County Texas after parties bought land during a Texas land sale. A 4009 barrel oil gusher was struck on June 6 near the lands for sale, prompting calls to the office to view the statute of sale.
Rasuville Tom reports the state democratic convention met to select delegates for the national convention in Denver and instructed them to vote for Lank Cot the nomination at W.
The Mississippi delegation met in Jackson to-day and instructed their delegates to vote for William J. Bryan as the presidential nominee at the national convention. The gathering discussed the Florida for Bryan stance and endorsed Bryan for the presidency.
Indianapolis June 17 Articles of Incorporation were filed with the secretary of state for the Imperial Hoop Company Fort Wayne capital 1000 and names directors Michael J Gotts hak Ashtabula O7 os eneviera Tony eee Fort ne and Sy 8 Hewillt Fort, along with other details from the listing.
The funeral for Tilden Milburn son of Squire Austin Milburn was held yesterday at his home, with Rev. Greene officiating. Milburn survived by his wife and one son. The item notes the Fansy Booth at the Elks Fair and a ZIP of local society.
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