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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports a unified Democratic state ticket led by Thomas R. Marshall for governor. Delegates praise his integrity and the platform’s economy, reform, and fearless governance, predicting strong support in November. The piece highlights broad party cohesion and optimistic editorial praise from major newspapers.
The Journal-Gazette warns delinquent subscribers that under a new postal rule, effective April 1, the newspaper will be discontinued after three months arrears. Readers are urged to settle accounts, with extensions offered if necessary, to avoid service interruption.
A chaotic Indiana Democratic convention revolved around Tom Marshall as delegates, in a volatile moments, rallied to a non faction victory. Marshall, initially unseen, won the nomination amid fierce scenes, speeches, and a statewide stir for unity.
A Fort Wayne Star Rep summary says Marshall is strong as governor candidate with leadership, oratory and character praised by editors. The Fort Wayne Sentinel lauds his intellect, statesman grasp, and potential to rally the party, while noting other aspirants face heavier campaign burdens. Local delegates, voices, and supporters highlight Marshall’s fitness and public appeal.
Two men drew attention in a Fort Wayne scene as humor and tension mixed in a temperance debate. Steve Manning stood out for his quick wit while Fleming, a wiry brewer, drew laughs despite tense moments.
Old fashioned Virginian Peanut candy offered in 2 pound quantities at 22c per pound and 20c per unit, advertised as pure toad candy by A Auberts.
McNabb chairs a finance panel with Sam Washbern Frank Hall Steele and five Rappies on the finance committee including W A Carter. Thomas Hildebrand John McNabb with five Rabies committee on music John AW Brand chairman Van Daniel Dr Ning Ea Isaker Irvin Brown Pred Lancaster Tat Fox Fil Briggs Raber Charles Goble We Goble are named in the fragment as participants and organizers.
Indianapolis, March 27. Judge Frank S. Roby of the appellate court left for a southern trip following an anxiety attack and illness. His secretary said he will be away for a week or more, with Mrs. Roby assisting at the Patterson Fetcher Co window display before departure.
A massive quake struck Chilapa in Guerrero state Mexico causing widespread fires across a dozen locales. The town of about 15 000 inhabitants was shaken and burned with fires spreading before telegraph links failed. Rescue efforts began with couriers sent from nearby towns as officials assess casualties and property loss amid uncertain reports.
Special to Day Home made Foppermint and Winter steen Wafers priced at 30e per pound and Hitious Maple Walnut Kisses at 18a per pound. Grece Candy Factory opposite Cathedral invites visitors to the newly furnished Patterson Fletcher Dog store today.
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