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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

Page

6

Framing Up The Issues In Democratic Convention Strife

Denver June 23 The fight over the injunction plank in the democratic platform dominates chatter at the convention as prohibition advocates led by General Weaver press for a pro prohibition plank. Bryan supporters warn critics to fear not. Chamberlain of Oregon surfaces as a possible vice presidential pick while disputes over contest notices spread across states and districts.

Denver Cols Den James B. Weaver Iowa Waaver Strutler Whey Jeds Weever Bryan Chanler New York Chamberlain Orégon Bir. Brea District of Columbia Pennsylvania Chicago Brooklyn Robert B. Hurke

Weather forecast for varied regions issued on Tuesday

The forecast covers Ohio Indiana and Michigan with generally fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds will be light to fresh and variable in places. Cooler trends expected in northern portions and midweek, with some locations noting a fall in temperatures by Wednesday.

Washington Ohiow Tndlant Minsig Nerihozel

Troops Deployed At Mexican Border Across Uprisings

U S forces rush to the Mexican border at Del Rio and nearby posts to uphold neutrality laws as unrest and bandit activities surge. Mexico speeds reinforcements to Torreon Juarez Chihuahua. Ambassador Creel seeks U S help to capture insurrectionists tied to Las Vecas attack.

Washington War Départment del Rio United States Campbell Texas Fort Sam Houston Fort Buss Fort Chirke Senor Godoy Atlee State Department Mexico City Jung Republic Torreon Sinal Juarex Chihuahua Jonz Thls Creel Las Vecas

Yankee Mexican Claims Genuine Mexican Revolution

Sam P Harriston, a Blanco resident, arrived in Dallas aboard the Mexican International line claiming the unrest near Ciudad-Forfiro Diaz is a real revolution. He asserts the president’s soldiers aid the rebels and that the army is riddled with revolutionists, expressing concern over the upset in Mexico.

Dallas Tex Pune Sam P. Harriston Blanco Ciudad

New School Building Plan For Bloomingdale

At a school board meeting last night the contract for the Bloomingdale school was let, with the north wing to be built first and the rest following. Walter Olds awarded the contract for tungsten pew lights in the reading room. Ian and Meyer won the plumbing contract for the South Wayne school. The board may meet next Monday to finalize pending contracts.

Bloomingdale Nubug Walter Olds Ian & Meyer South Wayne

Knights of Pythias elect officers in Ind and wedding ties

Knights of Pythias Indre No 191 elected officers including counselor commander and master of work. In Columbia City Samuel I Johnson of Akehn and Miss Mar Kaufman of Union Township were married at Snyder Kaufman’s home with Rev A Pittenger officiating. The groom is a farmer in Ohio and both will reside temporarily in Union Township.

Phoguix Kist News Buresi Coluabia City Ind Samuel 1. Johnson Akehn Mise Mar Kaufman Union Iyenshiy Ta County Snyder Kaufman Pittenger Coosse Ohio Union Township

Woman Arrested for Grand Larceny in Baker Street Theft

Mrs. Conanan, wife of a milliner store janitor, confessed to stealing hundreds of dollars in hats laces plumes and merchandise valued around 600. Police found goods at 341 Baker Street and took her and her husband to custody. Husband cleared of guilt. detailed confession linked to Sunday-store scrubbing work.

Baker Street John Conattan Mergentheim Baker Strest Ankenbruck George Soliday John Conahan Edo Pe Mergentheim Conahan

Prohibition and Sunstroke War of Liberty and Drink

A short, vigorous defense against Prohibition arguing it infringes personal liberty and cites the founding creed. The piece links fear of government overreach to sunstroke from excessive sun exposure and urges temperance alongside order. It laments Prohibition as impractical and calls for the return of the canteen to military life.

Army Navy

Elks Lodge Hails Great Hate Fair Cash Rise

Fore Wayne lodge of Elks executive committee met to close the Great Hate fair held at the temple. Receipts reached 15000 gross, with about 9000 available to furnish the home, prompting praise for organizers and volunteers. An open hall night is planned next Wednesday to finalize the project at the temple.

Wayne Fair Way Dighel Harry AL Wiebie Sahil Tanaber

Will Ask for Gas Franchises in Decatur and Bluffton

Decatur Indiana June report says Hugh Keegan and G W Deer of Fort Wayne will appear before city council on Tuesday July 7 seeking a franchise for artificial gas in Decatur to light up the old gas belt. The Dieterick company now supplies natural gas and plans a plant to serve Bluffton and Decatur, but definite details are pending amid halted natural gas supplies.

Decatur Bluffton Kist Ind Hugh Keegan Fort Wayne G. W. Deer Fort Wayne Capitaller Wayne Construction Company Dieterick Company Pdecalur Wabash Valley Wabash Valley Company

Noted Fort Wayne Lawyer Wilmer Leonard Dies of Apoplexy

Wilmer Leonard a leading Fort Wayne attorney died at his home after a series of heart failures or apoplexy. He was 46, born nearby, educated at public schools, high school graduate, studied law at Michigan University, and practiced with his twin brother Elmer Leonard. Survived by wife Miss Brine Bond and two children. Galileo Drayer attended him, with Dr Buddhu Sweringen joining later. The death was attributed to apoplexy.

Wilmner Leonard Fort Wasa Leonard AlMos Severo Pula Drayer Buddhu Sweringen Mr. Leonard Leopard Albion Wilmer Leonard Michigan University Elmer

Prof Ungemach Ill After Stroke at Home

Distinguished Lutheran educator Prof J B H Ungemach suffered a paralysis stroke Saturday night and is seriously ill at his home in Malgon wheel. His left side was affected and he remains restless. Doctors believe recovery is likely despite the shock to a normally robust man who has led St. Paul’s schools for many years and been a leading figure in the Lutheran Church school system.

J. BH. Ungemach Ungemach St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Bishop Potter in Critical Condition in Cooperstown

Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York is reported seriously ill in Cooperstown on June 29. Physicians say he is in critical condition with stomach and liver troubles and oxygen is being administered.

Cooperstown Jne Henry C. Potter New York Lima Biston Potter

Chicago Man Killed for Resisting Arrest

A Chicago man was killed after resisting arrest in a confrontation tied to an earlier encounter. Police identified the person as Kaward Smith and said the incident occurred on Haines Street near Mattison Avenue. Further details were not released.

Chicago Alva Nana Realsze Kaward Smith Erets Lot Haines Street Mattison Ad Defterkou

Louisiana to Be High License State for Two Years

Baton Rouge June 28. Louisiana will be a high license state for the next two years. The assembly passed the bill by a vote of TH to dy, showing the governor’s approval.

Louisiana Baton Rouge Lonetown Pally Assembly

Sherman Improves on Hostile Protest in Cleveland

The Republican candidate for vice president Sherman continues to improve. Reports indicate stable vital signs including temperature pulse and respiration as he recovers from an event in Cleveland.

Sherman Cleveland

HoulihanGener Manager UE The Alton

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Bloomington Hanlih Inanaser Uy Alien Toten Fective Telsiwith Cilrane

Taft meets Ohio GOP leaders over Vorys bid

Secretary Taft spends the day in Washington consulting on crucial war department issues while meeting Ohio Republican leaders Walter Brown Henry Williams and N A Guilert. They urged backing Arthur L Vorys as national chairman, fearing Hitchcock or others could disrupt the state party. Taft invited Vorys to Washington next Wednesday. He downplays personal political talks, saying he will focus on department matters for his successor.

Washington Taft Wisdle War Department Republican Party Ona Walter Brown Repub Vorss I N Oble Hitchcock Vorys Iin Quis Taft Aldmol Governor Wright

Great Work at the Kekionga Golf Club Dinner

Members of the Kekionga Golf Club praised generalship after a charity tournament raised over $1,000 for the club treasury. About fifty players competed, and during a table gathering Major Tiloanit urged a collection, with 20 subscribers accompanying a 10 tally to cover the chicken dinner.

Kekionga Vibe Club E. Moffinia Charles Pidgeon Tiloanit Perlape Grose

Firecracker Incident Shocking Family Scene Reported

A chaotic event described as a boy tossing firecrackers to frighten his sister. The blasts disturbed a household, with improvised pyrotechnics used near a mantelpiece. Fire safety concerns were raised as authorities consider actions in New York.

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