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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of political notes mentions Allen and Aunms counties, Fleming for Congress, Cline of Angola, and debates over Bryan. It notes Edinborough quitting the GOP race, Vorys and Tait maneuvering in Ohio, Poe Society plans a centennial event, and pension talk for Mrs. Cleveland. Also references Ralston in Indiana and Democratic hopes versus Republican promises this year.
A terse update notes Congressman Sherman shows no change and remains steadily improving. Officials say there is nothing alarming and no new developments. a decision on his condition is expected by next Wednesday.
In Chattanooga rhetoric and confusion mark a heated gubernatorial contest as Carmack supporters challenge a standout opponent. An accompanying federal study links typhoid risk to population density and fly-borne transmission, detailing bureau methods and district comparisons while precincts report uneven turnout and warnings about safety at the polls.
A Brooklyn trial program offers a two year course as an alternative to traditional high school. Girls study elementary household arts including dressmaking and millinery while boys learn metal work carpentry and basic mechanical trades. The school aims to meet real job needs and builds on night classes and existing technical schools to test demand. It emphasizes adapting teaching to pupils needs and allows early workforce entry at age sixteen or seventeen.
A club at Row Street in Mayfair unites American and British women to foster friendships. The headquarters feature a large salon, bar, and foyer with guest seating. Regular receptions host notable hostesses and officers including the marchioness of Vintnerin and the countess of Stafford to encourage cultural exchanges.
Oyster Bay June 27 Taft met President Roosevelt with Lula G Wright and Kellogg of Minnesota and New York. Taft offered Loeb the national committee chair but Loeb refused to quit politics and said he would go into business after March 4. Taft hoped to ease Hitchcock and Yorys into cabinet roles while seeking Taft’s own political path. Taft planned an official statement around July 8 as subcommittee meetings loom.
The Washington Post criticizes the new currency law charging interest on government deposits as a tax on business. It argues profits should stay with the people to aid trade, calling the interest burden improvident and unnecessary under a rigid tax system.
Dr. W A B Barnhill’s private office above a Dell millinery shop on Calhoun Street was entered between 5 and 7 last evening. About $100 was taken, $52 in cash and jewelry, with the rest in a small drawer. The safe was opened by known combination using pliers. police Captain Keller, Sergeant Pappert, Officer Laver, and Detective Glen Johnson investigated with no arrests yet.
In Terre Haute Indiana a man attacked a woman after leaving church, killing her tormentor. Police report state the assailant, a 20 year old iron molder named Koch, was involved in a troubling incident following religious service. Details indicate a confrontation occurred as they walked home from worship.
A crowded scene forms as people rush to a furnished room rental ad, with about a hundred prospective tenants expected to be judging the space at the owner’s house in a few days.
Angling for a lively Tuesday at the Angola ball park as the Addie son Giants with their musical act are thanked for a game. A fair is expected to draw fans, while events at 8280 from the science and 206 Maar drive attendance. details include a firs Lanier event and church collection at St Mary Carnull.
Washington June 28 Secretary William Taft spends his second Sunday after nomination at his K street home accompanied by his Cincinnati brother Charles P Taft. They refrain from public discussion of national chairmanships while planning a vacation likely in Hot Springs or the mountains near Chesapeake Bay. The trip aims to include riding driving and leisure as he awaits formal nomination events later in July or August.
J. ML Cold Water Paint offered by Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co. promotes best interior wall coverage in any color.
Markle hosts the Wabash district Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting in June 1908 at the Huntington Methodist Church. Officers elected include President Mrs. Margitia Fillaubrown Marion and Vice President Mrs. R G Mitchell Burlington.
Poughkeepsie June 2 Harry Thaw to move from Matteawan to White Plains under a writ of habeas corpus. Custody by Under sheriff Townsend and new attorney Morsehauser. Judge Sills to order detainment until jury rules on sanity. proceedings focus on care, not direct trial.
In Redford Ind Dane Melvin Patani appeared in the pulpit wearing a large shirt and stove-like attire during a service. Earlier reports note men were urged to prepare themselves, with views and novelties discussed in congress, though details remain unclear.
A terse notice inviting readers to contact J H Ferguson of Delaware C i for particulars on a home based money making opportunity. The fragmentary message hints at a sales or business offer but provides no concrete terms or dates.
Huntington Ind June 28 The coroner has not finished inquiry into the accident at Andrewa where Mrs Ella McKown a prominent town woman was killed by a Wabash train. Driver William Bolles allegedly ignored warnings not to cross the track and drove ahead his rig nearly missed the train. Mrs McKown jumped from the wagon landing on the track and was struck by the fast freight. Coroner expected to hold the hack driver responsible.
Distressingly quiet balloting ends at 4 pm with no incidents reported in Panama’s municipal votes. Early returns from Arraiján Teboga and Chame indicate General Obaldía leads, while other provinces note minor disturbances and overall calm in the run up to next month’s presidential election.
Indianapolis reports to the festival board that the first Saengerfest festival leaves a surplus of 9,000 dollars after costs. Minor items in the war era cause a few dollars in doubt. The surplus is 3,000 dollars, and Tower decides to return funds to subscribers. About a one percent dividend will be issued.
One killed and two fatally injured when automobile overturned in Warren Pennsylvania. Victims include Eric Anderson forty five, foreman of a local match factory, and Arle Anderson forty two, wife. Owners R A Knabb proprietor of Knabb Works. Six aboard. vehicle struck gutter while trying to pass a buggy, three others escaped unhurt. Anderson died after removal to hospital.
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