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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

2

Politician Candidates Announced for Allen County Seats

A series of political notices list candidates for sheriff representative and senator from Allen County subject to the Democratic primary. Announcements include Fleming Rosenwinkel Whittorn and Aaron M. Reighlederper, with emphasis on nominating primary rules and voter choice.

Plas Terinn Allen Courtly Charnderdtews Ays F. Rosenwinkel Pepe Alitor Journail-Gueette Pleas enecNy H. Whittorn Rae Allen Gounty Ntor Journal-Gazette Plence Chorit Alien County

Political strife and reform talk echo in Allen county scene

Fragmented remarks recount party tensions over delegate selection and the right of Allen county to vote in the Kendallville convention. Discussions touch on Irish policy, British reforms, and the need to preserve local democratic influence amid district-wide maneuvers.

Allen County Kendallville Allan County Allen

Political fight reshapes Ninth ward precinct committee men

In accortland the Gemocratic Ninth ward forms an organization at Unlegger’s barber shop electing Louis Uplegger as ward chairman and George Smith as secretary. The piece details party tensions with Miller leaders blaming Skelton supporters and noting a secret ballot shift that helped defection.

Ninth Ward Accortland County Central Unlegger Louis Uplegger George Smith Judge Skelton

Alleged Fake Employment Men Arrested

Fragmented report notes arrests in a suspected fake employment scheme. Names and places are garbled. references point to a prosecutor and candidates in an Indiana or Ohio area, with political context and a court inquiry ongoing.

A Belated Democratic Alignment Questioned

The text questions a figure's fit with Democratic sentiment and notes a lag of anti Bryan stance. It describes him as a flamboyant, strong personality but not in harmony with the party for years, casting doubt on his record with the Democrats.

Bryan Stroma Opln Demoocrat Party

Bushman Urged for Wayne Township Assessor Nomination

A movement among influential Democrats urges John A. Bushman, former county surveyor, to seek the Democratic nomination for Wayne Township assessor. Supporters praise his proven efficiency, and note need for new plat books due to recent additions. Opponents favor Daniel Duanman as capable to handle plats and duties without extra cost.

John A. Bushman Wayne Township Hin Trlands Wayne Bushman Duanman

Ohio Legislature proposes relief for Collinwood fire victims

In Columbus March a relief bill creates a Collinwood school fire relief commission of three named by the governor to distribute up to 100 dollars per child killed or injured. The measure, rushed to the senate, cites financial distress from the Collinwood railroad shop closures and pays compensation to the victims. The panel will begin work immediately.

Olumbus Collinwood Cleveland Pri Sollinwood School Senate Rolfe Harris Shee Willam E. Rolfe Gulahoga Patrick Weekopp G. Sidener Collinwood Board of Trade

Elastic bidding scandal linked to Louis Haag in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on March 6, reports allege Louis Haag used an “elastic” bidding method to win county contracts for drugs, tobacco, and bug killer and then mischarged the county. County Auditor and lawmakers flagged errors in a recent bill, deemed clerical. Harry Dyarna’s witness testimony involves offers to increase asphalt pay and the trial of Harry Dyra s Daunh, with city inspector Thomas Shifeton testifying about his red boot nickname.

Indianapolis Ouls Haag Uth Hang Officinia Tanny Ed Ward Board of County Commissioners Br. Haag Tanapolis Harry Dyana Thomas Shfelton Asphult Ftreet Harry Jyrus Daunh Shifchan

Watson Wins in Vigo County Delegates in 17 of 26 Precincts

Indianapolis dispatch reports Vigo county primary returns showing Congressman Watson carried a majority across 17 of 26 precincts amid a coalition by William Taylor and Charles Miller. Watson delegates won in Decatur Hancock Union counties and parts of Lake Steuben. Taylor took several districts including Monroe. Unpledged delegates appeared in Steuben.

Indianapolis Ind Vigo County Watson Wm. I. Tay]lor Charles W. Biller Taylor Charles Wmiller Terre Haute Y Terre Haute Decatur Hancock Union County Monroe Lake County Miller Steuben County

Fortune Builder Enos Taylor Dies In Huntington

Enos Taylor longtime Huntington banker and industrial investor dies at 68 from heart ailment at his North Jefferson Street residence. Born New Carlisle Ohio he built wealth near a million through shoe business real estate plowing into banking and factories. He chaired Huntington Citizens Bank from 1897 until death and held substantial life insurance totaling 30 000 in two policies.

Ayntington Enost Taylor Cistzona’ State Bank Hurt Ington Hunt North Jefferson Street New Carlisle Mr. Taylor Mfe William Taylor Wiliam Taylor East Market Street C. E. Grayston Enos Taylor Ife Huntington G. ¥. Griffith Taylor & Griffith Grifith Edward Jate C. &. Brisntim Barier, Brown & Co Tiuntington Kokomo Blee & Wireworks Huntington Capital Britnel Ae Amos Raylor Citizens’bank Frederick Dick H. T. Taylor Amity Lodge No Lafontaine Jorge Bethodist Episcopal Church

Poison Kills Woman in Van Wht County

Marlin Brown is jailed in Van Worth county awaiting murder charges after evidence shows he bought strychnine and fed it to his wife and mother of his three children. The wife died after a day of illness. physicians and the coroner gathered enough proof for the arrest. Brown had prior family troubles and was previously imprisoned for nonsupport.

Van Marlin Brown Hastier Tearsters Richison Weighhors Wes Lima

Fielding Mercer Dead in Chicago At 48

Fielding Mercer, a wealthy timber merchant and former Hartford City resident, died unexpectedly at his Chicago home after months of illness. He chaired Mercer & Branham with lumber yards across Indiana and owned plants in several cities including Anderson, Elwood, Montpelier, Bluffton, and Indianapolis. He was born in Hartford City, died there in 1930, leaving a widow and four children. son Frank works at the Indianapolis plant.

Hartford City Inn Fielding Mercer Chicago Boen Mercer Mercer & Branham Tidiana Ohio Winds Anderson Elwood Montpelier Bluffton Indianapolis Frank Inuianapolis

Fire at Newburg Ind Destroys Factory and Stock

A $40,000 blaze at a Newburg Indiana factory caused heavy damage to machinery and stock. Firefighters from Newburg and nearby towns battled the flames with engines and hoses. no injuries reported. Insurance coverage is noted as unspecified.

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Local Elks Lodge Initiates Seven At Banquet In Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne BPO Elks lodge held a large initiation with seven candidates, 206 members present, and illness delaying some initiates to a later date. A banquet occurred at six followed by evening festivities, with names including T. P. Kinder William Haenel William Raby and others among the candidates.

Fort Wayne Elks No Deeres Eafidt He Megars T. P. Kinder William “Haenel William Raby W. B. Phillips Ranke Gulnen Rear Fox Varner George DeWala George Wo

Al Hubbard Guits Position at Jail and Resignation Report

Local report describes Al Hubbard Guits facing jail position and a resignation. The article notes a bond set at 1000 dollars and mentions an indictment by the grand jury in connection with the killing of Miggard Westral, with officers named and a commission including Charles Hurtiang.

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Naval scandal prompts House probe of submarine boat contracts

Washington March 1 A resolution to investigate charges by Mr Lilly of Connecticut that naval affairs committee members were unduly influenced in recommending submarine torpedo boats, naming a special committee to conduct the inquiry. He accuses the Holland and Electric Boat companies of payingLobbyists, bribing officials, and pressuring lawmakers to suppress competition.

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City to establish public night school petition presented

Nita Ota N Guldtin presented a petition to the school board requesting a public night school. The law allegedly compels the board to establish one, likely using a room in the old high school building for the purpose.

Nita Ota N. Guldtin

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