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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
2
Secretary Taft writes on his vision of the presidency for Callier's Weekly. He argues a president must be devoted to national service, seek truth through broad consultation, maintain independence from special interests, and stay close to the people. He praises Roosevelt's reforms and stresses dignity, vigor, and steady leadership.
Houston, June 2. In Hemphill County a mob killed nine black men after two white men were slain by Negroes. Names given include Jerry Evans 22, Will Johnson 24, Moses Spellalan 24, Cleveland Will tans 27, William Manuee 25, Frank Williams 22, two unnamed men, with further shooting at the Johnson home and a creek-bottom discovery. Local militia guards the scene as authorities contemplate the events and investigations progress.
Washington June 22 The Republican congressional campaign book will be released earlier this year about six weeks before the convention. It will reflect last campaign lines with new issues and biographical sketches of candidates. The volume includes platform discussion and party plans to aid speakers.
Fragmentary notice outlines a performance or event featuring Beaths Scheidt and M Shunt in a city venue. Details are unclear due to garbled text but keys include names and a live appearance with possible local engagement. Further readable context may specify date location or program.
A fierce blaze swept the business district of Three Rivers Quebec on June 22, fanned by high winds. Fire brigades from Montreal Sherbrooke and Grand Mere, aided by soldiers, fought the fire for hours but most major structures burned. The St James Anglican church and many hotels were destroyed. Loss is estimated well above four million dollars with two children and a woman reportedly burned. John Uhlman was struck by a car and his body hurled against a woman, breaking her arm.
News briefs from Denver Peru and Rushville recount a counterfeit operation arrest in Peru, a fatal tramway accident in Rushville, and preparatory activities for the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Includes details of suspects, victims, and officials coordinating the convention setup and arrivals in Denver.
A fragment notes a person connected to Knox & Co arriving in the city with vague references to a county official and a suspect in an orderly conduct case. The text is garbled and contains stray phrases about a futile search and an undefined station.
Columbus June statement replies to Bryan criticisms of the Republican platform and defense of the anti injunction plank. Wade Ellis of Ohio argues the draft platform clarifies labor case procedures and urges statutory definition of federal court injunction powers to prevent future misapprehensions. He defends the platform against claims of deception and asserts the party seeks clear, universal rules for injunctions.
An unclear report notes a Jones Hotel Company in Anatolis with mentions of Fort Wa and local firms Doers Company and Incarperatiin QE. The fragment references Wary C and potential incorporation actions, leaving key details unspecified.
The Republican convention is near as William Jennings Bryan gears up for a strenuous stretch with the Denver Democratic delegates due to stop in Lincoln. Bryan will speak at Rimwood Nebraska to Cass County old settlers, and a summer crowds hub is being prepared at the Mallview home with a cottage rented for working newspaper men. Meanwhile, Federal Judge Gray would not accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination, a stance announced by ex congressman Handy in Wilmington.
Indianapolis Ind June 22 John W Korn indorsed for the view presidency by the state democratic convention said he would not permit his name to be used and had no intention of becoming a candidate. He did not anticipate any emergency that would require a definite statement and stated he was not prepared to say how he would meet such a situation.
Fragments describe a jewelry store theft with a four dollar loss. The garbled text mentions thieves and a scene in a city, with unclear names or places due to OCR distortion. The core event is a burglary resulting in a small cash restitution.
A rail accident on the Hoek Esland railroad near Fousehs this afternoon injured twelve people. Conductor Petrinet was knocked unconscious, Simky Brace of Oklahoma City broke an arm, Tomer Oglesby of Fort Smith and others suffered cuts and bruises. A relief train from Little Rock went to the scene. Ellis' Fair remains open tonight.
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