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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Gazette discusses national politics with remarks on the Supreme Court, Hearst Hearst McClullan mayoralty contest results, Bryan’s Democratic platform, and party strategy. It cites Cyrus W. of Angola, Fleming for Congress, and local campaign rhetoric and plans for early and prolonged campaigns.
An Indiana man noted for a fortune of 335 million and a long railroad career is profiled. The subject, Levis, rose from civil engineering training to superintendent roles across multiple lines including the Columbus division and later the Pennsylvania Railroad system. His life traces through early work with the Cincinnati and Chicago road and an ascent in rail management, highlighting dedication and technical skill.
The piece denounces the Republican platform as a repudiation of reform promises, praising the president yet criticizing the convention for neglecting solid endorsements of his policies. It accuses GOP leaders of self serving praise, favors on stalemate bills, and distrusts the platform's stance on currency, trusts, and civil rights.
Perry A. Randall argues that Ottawa River and Lake Erie to Chicago canal projects will shift grain and bulk freight from New York to Canadian waters. He urges Congress to fund surveys for an all water route Toledo to Chicago and a longer navigation season, asserting it would elevate Chicago while undermining New York’s shipping dominance.
Col Henry Watterson writes from the Louisville Courier Journal on the Republican convention calling Taft a counterfeit Roosevelt and labeling the ticket a mess of pottage. He criticizes Roosevelt and Sherman and predicts the November voter reaction and internal party tensions.
The piece rants about Taft and Taft era politics, accusing Republicans of duplicity. It scathingly attacks tariff reform and financial elites, invoking figures like Aldrich and Feller while railing at Roosevelt era theatrics. The tone is vitriolic and partisan.
The text presents a garbled plan to weaken the government through impeachment, referring to Andrew Jobson and urging favorable fate for a 1876 presidency and its purchase in 1880. It hints at republican loyalties and a call to rally for Denver, amid unclear dates and actors.
Mrs Strack, wife of Charles Strack, died at 9 49 PM after collapsing on Calhoun Street in the city. Physicians failed to save her. clergy were summoned and she was taken to her mother in law’s home. She was 37, survived by five children and her husband.
The horses of Nook Loch on North Second street were purchased by William Fledderjohain of Fort Wayne and Springfield traction company for 0.50 dollars. he will occupy the same.
The Airdome presents Arcadia as headliner with a strong voice and violin interludes. Other acts include Armstrong and the New Jersey Mosquitoes, the Happy Chappy, the Deli Dolly Valera jugglers, Italian sisters, singers and dancers, and Frank Jones. An Irish backstage anecdote highlights enthusiastic audience reaction.
Local shopper urges demand for Wayne-Made Shoes for her boy alongside confident claims of baking work not being necessary. The note also mentions Hat Perfection Dread sold by ail grocers with BB babe sail hints.
Try Admiral coffee. Boys need good, solid shoes. That is why you should buy Wayne-Made.
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