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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
2
An OCR fragment mentions Fort Wayne Gazette publication details and a lighting tax note. It references a rumor or plan to build a telegraph line from Fort Wayne to Bryan, with a call for legitimate incorporation of a company, and indicates dates and mailing notices in a late 19th century style.
The text appears as garbled notes discussing hints to write notes, remarks by Colonel Fuster about Mayor Huses, and a focus on tariff rates and Republican Party positions. It references Taft and the 1910 political climate with mentions of Cincinnati and Senate actions, expressing viewer expectations and critiques of tariff policy.
Indiana Senator Beveridge denounces the cash register trust as a price gouging monopoly demanding higher duties. He cites price disparities from $135 to $260 and urges prosecution, while Ohio senators defend the trust as merchants lobby against tariff cuts.
From the New York World a report on Mr Taft’s Democratic platform message. It urges Congress to consider income tax reform and contrasts Taft’s record with proposed changes. The text stresses legislative action and policy emphasis.
A report summarizes Democratic stance at Lin At Ole Denver July meeting and Chesnuth speech by Mc Tate advocating two constitutional amendments for income tax and direct senatorial election. It contrasts Taft era views, Aldrich sentiment, and court rulings, noting Republican Chicago platform silence and potential tax policy shifts influenced by the president's message.
Fort Wayne candidates speak for mayor, city clerk and council seats in Democratic primaries. Numerous statements announce run for municipal judge, councilman wards and at large, urging voters support and adherence to party lines.
A cluster of candidate notices declares intentions to seek the mayoral nomination. Joined names include Tany a capiigste, Estrin, JOSEPH A. ELALEY, HENRY F. SCHERER, AUGUST M. SCILMIDT, ALBERT EF. MEGCHING, SLAVANAN Cnéer, CHARLES MGULLOCIL, and Rue on water works. Voters will decide in upcoming primaries under municipal ownership, utilities, and administration themes.
Prominent Epworth League workers have gathered for the Ciree day city convention in Fort Wayne. The opening sermon will be delivered by the Rev Morton Quiver Hartnett of Chicago at the Flat Methodist Episcopal Church this evening. Additional participants arrive today as the program unfolds with praise services led by Praisn Service-Dr. d. HIN from Wells.
The record lists Fort Wayne participants including Rev. W. P. Herron of Fort Wayne who led invocation and Rugh B. Beaver who gave the address of welcome, with Nellie T. Mason of Button as the response.
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