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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

6

Minnesota Democrats Indorse Johnson for President

The Minnesota Democratic State Committee endorsed Gov John A Johnson for the presidential nomination at Denver in July. Bryan supporters forced two test votes and planned to campaign statewide for a Bryan delegation, forming a rival organization at the Ryan hotel. The committee also set May 11 in St Paul for the state convention and urged Governor Johnson’s nomination to the national convention.

ST. Paul Minn March Democratic Alanis Committee Minnesota Aera Bitter Fteht John A. “Johnson Denver Frank C. Day Johnson Wes Bryer Bryan Ryan Atate Frank C. Dey Ios Democratic Party Day Martin O'Brien Crookston John A. Johnson Mississippi Valley Maton John A. Johnaob United States Denvar Jay Brean

Senate approves army pay increase across ranks

The Senate today passed a pay raise for the army, granting enlisted men a 40 percent increase and smaller boosts for officers, varying by rank.

Senate Washington, D. C

Worst in Many Years Flood Rages Across Wabash Valley

Wabash Indiana reports rising flood waters with Rich Valley submerged and 1 to 3 feet of water on streets. Residents evacuated as Mort Verne interurban and local rail service halt and several factories idle. About forty homes become uninhabitable. two women in critical danger in flooded houses.

Wabash Ind Wibash Rlalog Rich Valley Mort Verne & Wavedi Valley Interurban Wabash Railroad Wabash Paber Mills Wabash Cabinet Factory Wabash Manufacturing Rossini George Barcus & Co Lemuel Ramsey Margaret Glynn

Heavy flood damage reported at Goshen after rains

Record rainfall swelled rivers Rock Row and Big Four floodplain, causing major damage in Goshen. Bridges at risk, rail service disrupted with trains rerouted via Kendallville and the old road. Waterlogged plants and boats used to evacuate residents as western Goshen residents prepare to flee. Continued on Page 2.

Goshen. Inc GR & L Kendallvtile Goshen Mallon Watloner Cream & Dairy Company Goshen Courn & Larter Company Gasten Veseer Works

Secret correspondence between Kaiser and British admiralty

Furious Britain reacts to rumors of a private letter from Emperor William to Lord Tweedmouth, first lord of the admiralty, amid naval policy fears and the Jameson raid aftermath. Parliament and the cabinet rush to address the issue as details are disputed and political tension rises.

Kaiser Lord of Admiralty Thunderer London Mareh Wiliam Kiger Jameson Raidera Mdm Times William Bag Lord Tweedmouth House of Commons Herbert Henry Asguith Imust Asauith House At Commons Lord Treeedmonths Pereenal Tireed Tinuth

Local brakeman killed by live wire amid rescue attempt

A brakeman named Budd, age 23 from Van Wert Ohio, died after standing guard over a live wire near 122 Baker Street. He pushed a child away from the hazard and was shocked, then collapsed at the fence. The broken line belonged to Central Union Telephone. Coroner will hold inquest.

Baki Baker Street van Wert Ltd Budd Baker Shreor Mra Ly Hullinger Hullinger Mx Budd Mr. Budd Elys Graft Bude Peter Junk Kesler Traction Company Raber Ruber Central Union Telephone Company de Budd Pennsylvania Company A. Trakeman Ely van Werta Scheumann & Wimer Keslur Wil

Charges Filed Against Day in Brandon Case

George A. Coke, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Brandon, files charges against James Day alleging defaming President Rotwert. The vitures have been presented to Rev Dr R M Waiters, presiding elder of the New York conference of the Methodist church, regarding Chancellor Day's ecclesiastical attachment.

Brandon George A. Coke Paswr Methodist Episcopal Church Tames FL Syracuse University Day

Weather forecast fragment for Washington area dated March

Fragmentary weather notice describes unsettled conditions with hints of rain and cooler temperatures. Mentions Saturday and Sunday with references to air masses and possible Saturday and Sunday patterns. Contains garbled OCR notations and unclear dates.

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New Jersey Governor Fort As Presidential Possibility

Washington March 6 The luncheon with President Roosevelt boosted Governor John Franklin Fort of New Jersey as a possible Republican presidential candidate. Once little known, Fort has grown in prominence with a respected New Jersey record and ties to Senator Colby. Supporters see him as a strong, principled jurist and lawyer, though machine elements remain wary and rivals include Hughes Knox and War Secretary Taft prospects.

Washington D.C Rooseveltt John Franklinart New Jersey John Franklin Fort Theodore John Franklin Fort Supreme Court Taft Yates Petraesine Foress Eas Inte Roes Dbe Nich Colby Roosevelt Sageth Congress New Idea Benatar Colby Colby May Anderline Hughes Knox Brea

Accidental Shooting Injures Boy At Creighton Shop

At about 5 PM Friday Herbert Schopf thirteen, and John Schopf, are at St Joseph's hospital in danger following a twenty two caliber rifle discharge. The shot wound perforated the boy's small intestine. police say the incident was accidental as fourteen year old John Schramm fired at a rat. Local doctors attempted abdominal surgery but could not locate the bullet.

George Schvanum Joni Schramm Quover Street James B. Melugh Glanes St Jovenh's Hospital McHus Schramm Schopr Ant Schramm Sermot Bey

New U S Senator Georgetown Succession

A new United States senator will succeed the late Senator Lattimer after the death of the incumbent. The selection follows a lengthy vacancy and involves regional political figures in Columbia with potential impacts on the Senate balance and regional policy priorities.

Columbia Si Wabarch Tete Lalas Gnurth Baltoe Ohie Heo Senator Lattimer

Gas hearing today on Fort Wayne gas case in Indianapolis

The Fort Wayne Gas Company seeks to restrain interference with its use of natural gas mains for artificial gas. A hearing will be held in the U S District Court in Indianapolis before Judge A B Anderton. City officials and attorneys have traveled to participate, with expected proceedings and possible new developments.

Fort ‘Wayne Henry C. Baul They Lue

Record Flood Crest Reaches Peak Amid Citywide Inundation

Amid rising waters the gauge neared a record reading as the crest moved past the city. Low-lying areas remained flooded with many residents evacuated from homes as officials warned of continued high levels.

Record Flood Reaches Fort Wayne Rivers Peak

Reports from Spy Run and St Marys gauge flood Fort Wayne areas as Maumee, St Joseph, and St Marys rivers rise to record levels. Water pushes over banks, homes surrounded, families move to upper floors, dyke breaches feared but repairs underway. Weather observers warn crest may pass today as waters begin to recede later.

Ravenne St . Joe St. Mary's Fort Wayne Maumes St. ‘Joseph Maumen Mare Fe Upper Door Ulis Raux Fred Eckart St. Mary's River Mohler Warren Smit Columbus

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