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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary report lists J Hall and others in Rasaville with scores 41 43 and 23 as candidates. It notes a fourth ballot and references Hering Grant and Fallon in unclear alignment. The text indicates a second ballot was planned with Tay Bed Tang cons and Lagansrns as part of the selection process.
The Democratic platform denounces Republican policies as harmful and centralizing. It calls for tariff reductions on necessities, anti-corruption measures, support for labor, pure food and drugs laws, and local option for liquor control, while praising Bryan and honoring Senator Turpie.
Officials return from Indianapolis pleased with contract outcomes. A special Saturday meeting planned after St Paul signs, as council and board of public works near final approval of a new gas franchise. The amended contract allows artificial gas, sets power and heat thresholds, and ties fees to pipe warrants and inspections. Major concession includes no more meter rental charges and a $70 monthly inspector payment, shaping city gains in the deal.
Continued reports show Mr Winter arranging arrival in Indianapolis to seek Judge Aldersons advice before arrival. Mayors party traveled from Richmond early yesterday as Judge Upholds City decision. Judge Anderson noted the contract between Sheely and Indianapolis company is perfectly valid and open to reasonable amendments.
In Albany and vicinity a Hughes for President endorsement meeting was held under the Hughes League of the United States. General Stuart L. Whodlorn of Brooklyn spoke as the league president. A resolution praised President Roosevelt’s administration and lauded Hughes as a standard bearer for the nation.
Deputy State Building Inspector Freese of Indianapolis recently finished a thorough inspection of the city’s school buildings. He was joined by Superintendent L N Study. The tour covered every furnace, staircase, and roof, yielding the most comprehensive review in years. A written report will be presented to the school board after final notes are compiled.
Fort Wayne Male Association directors last night planned to issue entry blanks for four stake races this year. Owners and breeders are urged to submit entries promptly. A $4 entry fee is expected to attract top trotters and pacers. Entries close April 1 with horses named as Watch. The meet features a 2:58 trot 2:30 trot and 4:13 pace all at pace.
A compact ad note urges readers to enlist help from the Journal-Gazette for small undertakings. The line suggests community support and practical assistance through local advertising.
In a rousing convention scene from the Twelfth district, Marshall supporters jeered and cheered through ballots as Thomas S. Marshall's allies rallied behind him. Delegation leaders from Allen, Noble, DeKalb and other counties shouted for Marshall while officials kept order amid repeated ballots and demonstrations.
A Benighted Auburn observer notes Carleton Street incident involving a young man from West Seventh Street. The youth is gradually improving after a collision, with authorities or medical staff indicating the broader Fisher area remains stable. Further details were limited in the readable fragments.
Special sale note offers two pounds of Virginia peanuts at 1 cent and a deal under a pure fraud premise. The fragment shows pricing quirks and unclear context for the advertised peanuts and Saturday special.
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