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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of political notices and public notices from Allen county and surrounding areas. Candidates including Weller Fleming Rosenwinkel and other figures announce runs for state representative and sheriff, with primary and party constraints. Local civic plans cover factory funding in Anderson and a 30,000 dollar factory fund drive, plus electoral enthusiasm and party unity notes.
The piece surveys Taft and Beveridge as the Republican presidential ticket and defends Beveridge as a strong surrogate for national leadership. It compares candidates’ backgrounds, arguing Beveridge embodies integrity, scholarship, and reform ideals while noting Taft’s roots and the district influences shaping opinions.
A fragmented notice invites Indiana Democrats to assemble a state convention in Indianapolis on March 35 and 36, outlining goals to adopt a platform select electors and nominate candidates for governor and other offices. It lists counties and delegates with unclear spellings and multiple errors.
Delegates from the several congressional districts will convene Wednesday March 25 at 2 10 p m in the state house to choose members of key committees and officers. One member of the committee on miles and permanent organization, one member of the credentials committee, one member of the resolutions committee, and one vice president of the convention will be elected.
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette presents a circulation statement dated February 29, 1908, certified by Notary Oscar G Foellinger. Moynihan signs as circulation manager and the document lists months February totals and average figures for the period.
Pinu assistant secretary of the convention, one residential elector, and one contingent designate two delegates to the national convention. Alternate delegates and rules committee will meet at Grand hotel after adjournment of district meetings. The committee on credentials will meet at Grand hotel after adjournment of district meetings. The committee on resolutions will meet at Grand hotel Wednesday morning to receive committee reports except platform committee. The convention will meet March 26, 1909 for platform adoption and nominations. Joe Reiles, Secretary.
Bell avenue resident Alsa Dorothy Trick was taken to Lutheran hospital Sunday after a fall. Postmaster Mossman Yarnello Co. delivered parcels in envelopes weighing 325 pounds. Rev. O. Luvssentgp of Comrada Springs may attend funeral of Mrs. Wilhelming Luessenhiop. Patrolman Glen Johnston injured. expected to recover soon. Young People’s Christian Endeavor group from Plymouth will meet at Hoagland avenue home tonight. Michiean City prison official to arrive for business. Terry Miller and Charles Hutter sentenced to prison. Los Angeles visitor Mr Gur Kite hosted by clerk at Anthony Warne ein. Mrs. Ross Erlels attended by husband. T. W. Wheeles, noted local figure, sent to study United States Navy gavy.
City officials reject a proposed Fort Wayne Gas Company deal arguing the plan would let the firm gain higher prices in future administrations. The company claims natural gas costs and consumption make current terms impractical, offering a 0 cent per 1,000 cubic feet rate for an initial period with future adjustments to fair rates.
The Hewsvener column notes how classified ads reveal broad interests from philosophers to ordinary readers. It frames ads as a barometer of public aspiration and unrest, echoing Emerson on people’s restless search for meaning and better conditions.
Western gas company representatives remain optimistic about settlement but indicate hard negotiations. City officials and bondholders back a 90 cent price for five to seven year terms amid threats of court action. A federal hearing is set for Saturday as talks stall and both sides prepare for adjudication.
The article extols the Gulf Coast country as one of the United States’ most productive regions. It notes fertile land in Texas can be acquired cheaply, with the promise of high returns over years through proper tilling and private farming efforts led by Eugéne M. Fitch of Monroe W. Fiten & Sons.
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