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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

7

Missouri Synod officers to be elected at education session

The Missouri Synod education section reports five candidates for president as officers take place today. Cadets drill and back the new system while colleges seek funds, with discussions on appropriations and finances touching St Louis and Addison seminaries. The election and nomination process unfolds across districts as delegates prepare ballots.

Vallegos Ovciptanca Horiex Brana Plepur D. D St. Louis Franz Proyer FL Photenbeuer Hamburg P. Brand Pittsburg Succop Chicago Photenhauer Minnesota Secretars Tressurer Ons Delegata Enon NU Districts Exorfivin Atuuta Steinhott Ataota California-Nevada Sietriet Frits Beese San Francisco Tons Héerman Schulz Charter Oak Canada August Sack Germanicus Ont Kansay Carl Kroering Atchison Michigan H. Mantier Arcada Minnesota-Dakota Paul Kmeyar Waupeton Mim Stuckmeter Indianapolis Nelsaska J. Basa North Mines R C Huarke Evanston B. Schaefer Pillsburs South Dakota William Kapuel Croton South Hawais C. C. Ambrosius Collinsville J. G. Hentschel Memphis Tein Texas Willam Sorchelt William Schuetz Wisconsin W. Blapperoth Reseing Wis Miln Seminary St Louis Addison Ponditieres Fogiuge

DANGER OF LOW WASTE AT CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS

The conference at the White House heard warnings of soil and forest waste and the depletion of national resources. Governors discussed plans for a permanent independent organization, with debates on injunctions and federal court actions affecting state laws, and a possible meeting tomorrow to continue the discussion.

White House Soll Wunle To-Norrow Jake Hone Resolutions Committee Davis Johnsan Minnesota Deneen Ullness James J. Ain Graat Northern Bil T. C. Chamberlain Chicago R.A Long Kansas City Pardee Calitarniara Paber H.A. Jastro California Caray Wyoming Wilzom Folk Sec Sion Ste Federal Courte Johnson Glenn Aleo

Tornado Leaves 30 Dead and 200 Injured in Louisiana Path

A violent tornado swept through Gillam and Dolinger in Louisiana, killing thirty and injuring about two hundred as it destroyed homes, crops, and several small towns along a fifty mile stretch. The same day a fire damaged the Maroney block in Chesterton, Indiana, causing an estimated ten thousand nine hundred dollars in losses.

Shreveport Diay Louislang Gillam Dolinger

Victim of Brawl Dies in Bluffton Case Moves to Murder Charge

Special to Journal Gazette Bluffton report says Peter Pelgenberger died after a May 1 drunken brawl. Orval Clam, arrested for the cutting, faces a murder charge as the case proceeds.

Bluffton Journal-Gazetted Bluffyton, Srl Peter Pelgenberger Witoxe Orval

Wright Air Ship Wrecked At Kill Devil Hill Tests End

Doric report from May 11 describes Wilbur and Orville Wrights aeroplane crashing during a test near Kill Devil Hill North Carolina. The machine was wrecked after a navigator error causing a downward dive. Wrights survived. equipment damaged and packed for shipment to Dayton Ohio. No further tests planned on the coast.

Norfolk Wilbur Orvilla Wright Kim Mdevil Fll N.C Wilbur I Wright Stryin Kill Devil Hill Lie-Saing Atlantic Albemarle Sound Tisday Aeronauta Wright Lts Dayton North Carolina

Indiana miners wage talks prompt statewide interest

More than 26,000 miners in Indiana reportedly dup their wage demands today until an agreement is reached with operators. Officials said the strike could resume, while both sides urged initial overtures for talks. President W. T. Van Horn of the union planned to canvass supporters to bolster his congressional campaign on the Republican ticket.

Terr Haute Ind Indiana Resrat W. TD. van Horn Sinners Hairtet Congress Eocintlat

Minnesota Democrats Endorse Johnson for President over Bryan

Minnesota Democrats at the St. Paul convention endorsed Governor John A. Johnson as the party’s presidential candidate with Bryan as a second choice. The vote showed strong Johnson support despite a vocal Bryan faction. The platform pledged loyalty to Jefferson and Jackson principles and to Johnson, praising his integrity and claiming he can unite the party for Denver.

BT. Paul Minny Democrats of Minnesota Tn-Dey John A. Johnson Bryan Latore Johnson Wm. I Gov Maention Swiftell de Vient Tha Jefferson Jackson National Democratic Party Denver Sca

Frid ay and Saturday Weather Forecastings from Indiana to Michigan

Weather report from Washington dated May 14 outlines Friday and Saturday forecasts for Indiana and Holy Showers in the north. Saturday expected lighter winds with showers on Friday. Michigan and Great Lakes area forecast cooler conditions with brisk north winds and potential lake warnings.

Washington Indiana Hiloly Micklaun

Gillams Up Again in War on Salary Cut for Will Harp

Washington May 12 Representative Gillums of the Fort Wayne district will appear before the House Committee on Railways and Canals to present further facts on the Michigan and personal proposition. Arthur A. Kinsey of Hartford City, in the Internal Revenue Service, is promoted to division deputy, incurring a $1200 salary plus $200 traveling allowance. The civil appropriation bill passed the House as amended with auditing for the Panama Canal accounts, Beverly Beveridge warning he will move to restore the item.

Wasitngton Gilliams Wayne Bir Githams Michigan Arthur A. Kingsey Hartford City Inernal Revenue Service Blom Neal Eundry Elvil House Ren‘Jamin EF. Barner Fort Wayne Giinr War Department Panama Canal Senare Committee Sanater Beveridge Dey Trin

Bones and Skin Found at Murder House Ruins Mystery

In La Porte Indiana a cellar find near the Giloneds farm reveals jaw bones and skin scraps with hair, amid burnt debris. Prosecutors and doctors debate whether remains are human as two watches join a set of ten, tying to Mrs Bella Gunness linked murder case.

Murder House Stulth Allance Aitenger Smutzer Louis J. H. William Mayers Dr. May Mack Humman Christiania Bella Gunness Laporte Ind Visi Ginness Norway

Epworth League Meeting Deliberates Temperance and Amusements

The Methodist general conference debates discipline and amusements as Epworth Leaguers press for no changes to paragraph 743 prohibiting certain amusements. Proposals to temper the ban face southern opposition while President Roosevelt and British Ambassador Bryce are invited to address the gathering.

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Thaw Hearing Opens in Poughkeepsie May 1

The long delayed habeas corpus hearing for Thaw begins amid contest between Harry Shaw and prosecutors. Mrs. Thaw visits from the county jail as doctors testify about Thaw’s mental condition and potential confinement while legal arguments explore whether due process was followed.

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State Gathering of Eagles at Hammond

The Indiana Eagles annual convention at Hammond was disrupted by weather. State president E Wintrose of Kimtuirston is reported gravely ill at home, prompting an improvised meeting led by vice president EB Falls of Bedford. Reports of future plans and guests were hindered by the illness.

Hammont Ind EB. Falls Bedford Frank & Wering Conrad E. Mann Kansas City Man Hettne Seattle Ietas Tka Baeles Ivaneville Seme Rhance Severo Eoglen

Detective Smith Leaves For Murder Farm

War saw Tol May 14 Detective Smith of the Chicago Pinkerton agency departed for Laporte amid uncertainty. He sought clues connected to the Gunness murders after rumors linked Hinckley once to a verification bureau in Warsaw. Local chatter suggested misdirections may have influenced Chicago papers and the family’s tale.

Kiet News Bureau Warsaw Tol Wsi C. J. Smith Chicago Pinkerton Agency Laporte Gunness Murrers Sre Belly Gunness Nic Minckley Chicago Gunness Hinekdes

State Merchants Officers Will Give Lecture

Mr Horre Menciere secretary of the Fort Wayne Retail Merchants Association received Mr Ralph Cir and Mr Parker, attorneys, Genasia tin and others, at News in June and will deliver a lecture before the members. Mr Cir will share the talk and the association plans to present the event.

Horre Menciere Fort Wayne Merck Hothie Ralph GB. Cir M Paker Genatasiain Cfr Mews Dune Menbert Sir Ciaker Tve Mutou Got Sus

Episcopal Church Congress Opens In Detroit

At the first session in Detroit the congress debated theological mystery and theology. Rev. Harey P Nicholson and professors from University of Michigan Cambridge spoke on the historicist approach. The discussion noted the Bible’s familiarity yet questioned historical criticism of New Testament writers.

Detroit Dilehy Episcopal Church Congress Gecston Harey P.nicholson New York Ron. Wenler University of Michigan Cambridge Mass Jensen Conn

New York Rabbi to Lecture Tonight

New York Rabbi Rabo Thys Margolis of New York will lecture to the congregation tonight in the city. Rabbi Harrys Burson Ha Will preach after prayers and attest a Mila ceremony is expected. Mrs C Muntes of the city attended. The event is described as largely focused on religious practice and memory.

Rabo Thys Margolis New York Ity Harrys Burson Osymenaue Ani Marcolis

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