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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
6
Unfavorable weather kept turnout light as a hard race for sheriff and recorder dominated county ballots. Republicans and Democrats fielded full slates, but voter engagement remained low due to rain and wind throughout the day.
Socialist Party and Socialist Labor Party join for the Twelfth district nominating slate. Two conventions set the field for congressional nomination and presidential electors, then district and county conventions named representatives and ticket positions. Key picks include John S Brun TL for Congress and Louis B Dewitt as Prosecuting Attorney. Agreement reached to hold a joint senatorial convention later.
Returns from forty eight precincts in Al Jen county show Aaron M Reicholder leading for sheriff with close margins among candidates for recorder and for representation. Voter turnout was light due to bad weather and a new law forcing party declaration. In the country the vote was heavier, while city polls reported slow activity and widespread apathy among Republicans.
Latest Wyome township primary returns show Henry Brann ing leading and likely nominated. John A Bushman named for township assessor with large majority over Edward A Miller. Charles A Graham has no opposition for Wayne township trustee. John W Holmes and D McKeaman contest assessor in Springfield township. H B Roller nominated for trustee Democrat and B C Carrington by Republicans.
A Northern Pacific Burlington Flyer passenger train exploded about two miles west of Butte Union station at 11 20 leaving several killed or injured as it approached the city. The Protected Home Circle plans a box social at the carpenters' hall tonight inviting all members.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday covers Ohio and surrounding states with cooler winds then warmer conditions on Sunday. Michigan Illinois and Indiana show fall like weather Saturday with warmer conditions Sunday as a northwesterly wind shifts to south.
President Roosevelt signals he will press his agenda during the final months of his term, despite retirement, aiming to convert his advocated measures into laws if public support endures. Congress is split, with leaders hesitant, but Roosevelt remains determined to influence policy and push previously proposed bills.
A sworn statement certifies the circulation figures of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette for the stated period. Clarence F. Cook, advertising manager, attests as publisher. Notary public Oca R G Forllnger verifies the document dated May 1 1908 with official seal and expiration in 1910.
The Journal-Gazette states circulation fell from 15,000 to 14,000 due to postal rules preventing delivery to subscribers three months in arrears. It notes compliance with postal law and cash basis readership, serving Allen county rural routes and rail lines out of Fort Wayne. A May statement is expected to restore the 15,000 level.
Boston May 2 The Knott and Pope company boot and shoe maker was assigned. The assignee reports a claim of $320 and assets estimated at upward of $100000.
Notre Dame, Ind May 1 Georgetown University defeated Notre Dame for the first time in school history in a hard fought intercollegiate debating contest. The resolution held that all corporations engaged in interstate commerce be compelled to incorporate under federal laws. Notre Dame supported the affirmative.
Report from New York on May 1 describes a publicized international amateurs and champion billiards contest. The article notes a notable match with a focus on preparations and expected high skill levels among top players.
Pittsburg officials describe a daring robbery of an express car on the New York St Louis line near Walker's Mills. Detective forces including Pinkerton and railroad secret service work the case. about 441.71 in currency and some merchandise were stolen, not exceeding 500 total value. Two men were seen near the stopped train as investigators search the area.
Demands for a raise from 47 to 1 cent an hour halted Winter street paving by The Moeliering Construction Company. The board of public works did not convene yesterday, and a plan to enroll union men faced contempt. The union threatened to induce employers on city work to hire only union men, while the company stood firm.
Testimony before a congressional committee details contracts with International Paper and other publishers. Medill McCormick says prices rose to 2.20 per hundred, increasing annual outlays by about 100,000. He notes Hearst papers pay less, Journal pays over 2.30, and most large firms supply from International. Norris cites a boxboard pool collapse and renewed competition since April 1. Adjournment set for 10 tomorrow.
In Cleveland on May 1 2 2 cent wage demands triggered a looming strike. Conductors motormen and track layers began voting on a general walkout after Municipal Fraction Company President Dupont refused a wage rise. Union leaders reported overwhelming support for the strike while company officials warned of continued operation under new fare and contract constraints.
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