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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1908

Page

2

Democratic ticket listed for senator and congress in Indiana

Sunday May 24 1808 report outlines Fleming for senator in Atleh and Adams counties and Cyrus W Cline of Angola for Congress Twelfth Indiana District with Taft for president and Corlelyou for vice president. Commentary covers ship subsidy debates and party editorials, noting local convention timing and reactions across papers.

Atleh Adams Fleming Indiana Cyrus W. Cline Angola

Cleveland Street Car Strike and Arbitration Fight

The Cleveland street car workers face wage disputes and stalled arbitration amid tensions with the Municipal Holding Company and the old company’s pledge. Pittsburgh lines, goldline reductions, and nearby cities feel the impact as talks unfold on wages, franchise rights, and transportation rates.

Meyelund Cleveland Ender Pittsburg Goldline WL Ether Lahor Attorta Eabarras Ia Nolding Company Pitsborg Post

Adieu to Fighting Bob Evans Tribute to a Naval Hero

Critics say one battleship cruise was costly yet the nation’s patriotism and pride shine through. The piece celebrates Admiral Robert Evans, lauding his voyage from Hampton Roads to global ports, reflecting on bravery, the flag, and enduring national honor.

Hampton Roads San Francisco Sam Auvy Robly D. Vans Jackie Ocean Colura Paul Jones Perry Robney Evans Admiral Byane Admin Evans Satlon United States of America

King Edward’s Expensive Cigars

A Victorian era report claims King Edward offered to buy 590 cigars from New York at 1000 dollars, noting the high price, production costs, and rare tobaccos. It cites a cigar expert comparing past costs and detailing leaf selection, packaging, and the king’s taste between cigars and pipes.

Home Rule Question Sparks Debate Across Townships

A disjointed dispatch raises whether home rule should apply universally or be limited to larger towns, questioning state rights and local autonomy while citing scant examples from Tas Cook and nearby towns amid unclear names and events.

Indiana Democracy and the Local Option Debate

The Indiana Democratic stance on city ward and township local option is framed as a defense of home rule. The piece argues county local option would undermine local control, citing Allen and Marion counties and the example of Chicago. It asserts state platforms favor home rule and oppose federal centralization while supporting local decision making through local option.

Indiana Chicago Lyons Ita Allen County Eidlane Usder County Wayne Marion County Democratic Party Metropolitan Police Citr Ward

Four More Verdicts In Laporte Cases

In Laporte Indiana coroner reports four additional deaths as felonious homicide linked to Mrs. Gunneen. Victims named Jennie Olsen of Chicago Ole Budsberg of Wisconsin and two unidentified bodies. Authorities focus on unidentified suspects as investigation continues with bank thefts and a pending marriage motive threaded through the case.

Laporte Ind Mach Guonean Jennie Olsen Chicago Ole Budsberg Toe. Wis Olaf Jensen Capron Iris Mra Gunnees Morgan Sandusky Tier Benj. F. Curling Tamer Et

Burrintgon County Democrats Name Ticket

A fragmented dispatch reports Huntington County Democrats naming their slate led by attorney Henry Coleriak and Loutis Thom as candidates for the office, with references to Marshall and related party figures amid a noisy, error-filled summary of local nominations and a distant federal inquiry into paper and print industry practices.

Buntington County Democrats Henry Coleriak Loutis Thomas R. Marshall

Bayard Hero Of Allen County Victory Recalled

The piece recalls a local political victory tied to prominent figures and the Democrats in Allen County. It notes a leader named Bayard praised for ability and restraint, urging strong organization to restore county prominence in the coming decade. It emphasizes pride in local achievements and sustained effort by citizens.

Ratigad Corwerailona Hla Bayard Allen County Democrata

Seattle Sees The Big Fleet In A Pacific Harbor

A vivid report describes Seattle welcoming a vast naval fleet as Adm Charles 5 presides. Tens of thousands gather on shore and terraces to witness tall ships, electric displays, and fireworks amid a patriotic harbor scene.

Seattle Paget Sound Rose Charles Admiral Sperry Wiest Harjos

Nightriders Captivate Soldiers in Kentucky Incident

A local mining company group led by Captain Carl Noroma was reportedly captured by night riders near Vergullux lake, with the captors unidentified as of this filing. The prisoners include three miners and two unidentified individuals, held at an undisclosed location.

Frankfort Pelvate Tn Min Raulite Carl Noroma Commany A Perlyytes Ruurding & Lobacco

Whitley County Republican Convention in Indiana May 23

Whitley County Republican convention opened in the court room amid farming bustle. Dr. L H Kitheart selected as permanent chairman. Leonard R Schrader named secretary. Proclaimed nominees by acclamation: Clinton Wilcox treasurer, Rollo B Monner county surveyor, Lewin W Tennant coroner, Noah Mullendore commissioner second district. Sheriff nominees Fullam and Hively. Fullam led, Hively defeated after strategic voting. Voters split on first district commissioner, George A Schinehle supported by some, Martin L Sichuan opposed. Bowery felt party leadership push. Chairman L D Claphall presided in place of absent Logan Staples.

Columbia Clay Ind Elrentt Court Room Furmers Roynly Ice L. D. Claphall Logan Staples Aloesa Xiii. Kitheart Leonard R. Schrader Clinton Wilcox Troy Township Rollo BH. Monner Columbia Township Lewin W. Tennant Larwill Noah Mullendore Haliot Patrick Sullam Churubusco Francis W. Hively Sherlif Fullam Hively Ullam Smith Pullam Troy Mina Frullam

Marshall and Watson Meet in Latter's Office

In Rush Ind May 21 the Democratic county convention named Clackson and Donald Smith before Lon Mull's nomination. Marshall spoke and met Watson at the Bret Une. Frank J. Hall introduced Marshall to local leaders for a harmonious campagin stance. A commencement address was planned for Ben Davis Croce church tonight.

Rush Sarah Clackson Ant Donald Smith Hancvek Lon Mull Mala Dull Wos Thongs RK. Marshall James W. Watson Bret Une Watson Frank J. Hall Ben Davis Croce Church Thia County

House committee ends hearing on Can non revolution

A special House committee has conducted more than a month of hearings on the Can non revolution. Chair Mann aims to complete a report before adjournment, pledging full effort to finish the inquiry as night tests close.

House Cannon Chairlain Mann

Famous Lecturer to Speak Today at Local Churches

The Hon. Charles E. Newlin, secretary of the Business Brow's Association of Indianapolis, staying through Monday after attending the Audubon convention, will address a West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ meeting and preach at First Baptist Church this evening. He will deliver his famous lecture titled The Unconstitutionality of Legalizing Wrong at 4 o'clock, a leading speaker who has lectured in forty states under ministerial and law associations.

Charles E. Newlin Buriness Brow's Association of Indianapolis Audubon Convention St. Paul M. 72 First Bay Fist

Will Witness Son's Profession For Priesthood

Decatur Indiana May 23 Mr and Mrs B X Ininger traveled to Louisville to visit their son Lawrence who has studied for the Catholic priesthood in the Passionist order. Tomorrow marks an important step as he publicly professes for the priesthood, followed by ten more years of study before full preparation for ministry.

Kist Decatur Ing Ininger Louisville Lawrences

Seniors and Juniors Enjoy Reception in Kendallville

Senior and junior classes held a closing year reception at 408 in Kendallville Indiana on Friday evening. The Commercial log rooms were decorated in the colors red and white for the seniors and blue and gold for the juniors. The event was described as one of the best annual receptions.

Wish News Kendallville Ind Cress

Edward Bane wins rrd-letter contest and black cat prize

In a lively event Edward Bane took top honors in the rrd-letter contest and the black cat contest. Miss May Clie received the havrors as part of the night’s festivities. A pleasant evening featured a four course dinner for young people, with Miss June Crawford providing music. Somorrow evening the seniors will listen to an

Edward Bane May Clie June Crawford

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