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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
5
W J Bryan denounces the Republican anti injunction plank as a transparent fraud criticizing its claim of aiding labor while denying any attack on courts. He argues the clause mimics federal statute, misleads voters, and would preserve court powers without altering legal procedures.
A large gathering of Lutherans from Mendalvtville and nearby towns attended the Evangelical Lutheran festival in DeKalb County. Sermons were given in German and English by Rev. E G Banman and Rev H C Mishawaka, with a Baptist choir providing music and a basket lunch served at noon. Funds were raised for missionary work.
A violent storm swept the city and county early yesterday causing extensive damage. A barn north of Jefferson was struck by lightning and burned with its contents, destroying horses and farm equipment. Trees were uprooted, telegraph and toll lines were damaged, and fruit crops suffered, though grain appeared less affected. The loss fell heavily on farmer Nicholaa Grent and on Celestin Gladieux, who insured the barn but not his livestock and tools.
A faction of five northern Indiana counties denounces machine tactics and vows to defeat Charles W Aller in the 14th district. Independent Republicans demand a strong candidate like Benjamin F Shively of South Bend. Democrats are urged to avoid placing Insom ination from the big talker. Moorman and McCormick release statements amid intra party friction, with continued coverage noted in the Slark County Lanwerats.
A piston rod broke on the left side of the engine of the Pennsylvania flyer near Dennison Ohio while speeding at fifty miles an hour. The cylinder cracked and the train halted at a final tower east of Coshocton. An emergency stop prevented a derailment and no comment was offered by Secretary Taft.
In South Whitley Indiana on June 21 the annual memorial services of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters were held at 2 10 PM at the United Brethren church. Rev H Yager pronounced the memorial, with music provided. Knights and ladies gathered at the Pythian hall, marched to the church, then about 90 knights and many sisters proceeded to the cemetery for ceremonies and decoration of the graves.
An audience at the Presbyterian church in Kendallville heard about seventy children perform in a morning program titled Creations Voices after two weeks of rehearsal under Miss Loo worn. The evening service was canceled due to the absence of the pastor attending a Sunday school convention.
An engine pulling a freight train from Indianapolis plunged through an open drawbridge in Bandusky near Lima. No passengers were hurt. Engineer J J Parrish of Lima suffered broken legs and internal injuries. Fireman Fred Sullivan of Lima was cut about the head and shoulders and injured internally. Yard engineer Charles Schultz, piloting the engine to the city limits, was cut on the head but not seriously hurt. Bridge gates were released at 2, not 8 20.
A farmer told police Saturday he was held up and robbed of a coat vest hat shoes and 46 in money near the Uske Shore railroad. An officer later found the shoes vest and hat at a nearby spot and concluded the coat and money were not recovered, the man had likely slept on the commons and misplaced the items.
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday shows fair, with continued warmth in both regions. Winds from the southwest to west. cooler on Tuesday in parts. Lower Michigan expected fair with a chance of showers in the north, and lighter winds from the south to southwest.
New York dispatch notes political subjects dominated last week keeping attention in financial districts and dampening large market moves. Weather concerns in winter wheat belt mild. grain authorities anticipate yield not yet prejudiced. Railroads face dividend cuts and freight fears. steel prices may fall further. bond market steadies despite ample new issues and Union Pacific refunding bonds as index.
The Herman Miller murder case against Marshal Columbus Croy of Woodburn resumes in circuit court this morning after a several day adjournment. Judge Cooke is recovering and will participate. the defense may need about two days to present evidence, with the state offering rebuttal. The trial is expected to run through the week.
Bangor Maine June 21 Prohibition has become the central issue in the Maine Republican moderating contest amid calls for resubmitting the fifth amendment to the state constitution to allow the liquor embargo. The state party split. Haines favors resubmission, Fernald opposes it, Boothby runs third. Enforcements since August have shifted to clubs and hidden saloons. Bangor shows 225 liquor outlets in clubs plus rear rooms, kitchens, and hotels selling liquor quietly. The campaign draws in churches clubs temperance groups and newspapers with mixed support. observers warn the move could threaten the liquor law. (Continued on Page 4 Column 4)
Washington dispatch notes how political fortunes in America have long depended on the wealth of a politician's wife or mother. It credits Mrs Charles P Taft and Mrs William Howard Taft with financial influence, noting McKinley and Roosevelt eras and the role of spouses in maintaining public careers.
Fragmentary notice from a Virginia context discusses a potential Bryan running mate for vice presidency. Mentions Helena and Stent in strained phrasing, indicating group support within a democratic framework but lacking clear names, dates, or formal details.
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