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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
7
The draft Taft cabinet may feature Theodore Burton and Ambassador Hill Mayer for Treasury, with Henry Cabot Lodge as a leading candidate for secretary. Commentators note Taft’s aim to select capable, seasoned public servants, not rely on seniority or factional claims.
From a cell in the Tombs prison Charles W Morse the promoter banker and financier who built a vast fortune saw most of it vanish the same era now fights for bail and a possible new trial while Alfred H Curtis receives a suspended sentence Morse faces a government inquiry and potential appeals as details of the Bank of North America case unfold Curtis and Morse tied to post panic bank misuses and checks in a sprawling federal case in New York November 6.
Wisconsin battles Minnesota in a hard fought college football game with key players Mesmer and Osteroff delivering moments of standout play. The contest tested Wisconsin’s defense and offense as they aimed to control the pace against a formidable opponent.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate alleged government certification and misapplication issues involving Morse and Curtis. The local prosecuting authority in Louisiana is mentioned, with a trial for Heinze reportedly set to begin in January, though details are incomplete and names and actions are variably recorded.
A desperate struggle in Jack Lorain's saloon on Calhoun Street ends with Chris Racquet breaking an acm above the wrist and dislocating finger knuckles. He was aided by Dr. George Studer after Bargurt carried him to D. & pharmacy. Racquet, a youth with a prior assault arrest, was injured during the scuffle following a circus outing.
Nov 6 Morgantown report says Senator Elkins told a trusted friend he will press the Duke of the Abruzzi’s marriage plan with his daughter Katherine for royal approval. He seeks a royal match and vows no other alliance will satisfy him if the arrangement cannot be settled before he leaves next week.
The seventh annual session of the Town and City School Boards association concluded with election of officers. President A D Moller of Huntington. secretary Clara F Taumimers of Greencastle. treasurer A C Rosénminz of Towansville. other officers include Tyler presents Rovers D Stinson ML Vernon Henry Pia Suaper J De Siiner. Hope co Sith Newcastle C W Mriozes, Theodore Bose Manele AS Par gock, and attorney CO Phetrs Gary AE Baird Marton. Executive committee members for the coming year include WA Headshaay Delphi and Wy Ocutton Kokos as chair. Readouts of the results appeared in the session summary.
Patrick Crowe, once linked to a famed kidnapping, was arrested tonight in Chicago after a shooting incident. Reports allege Crowe fired three shots in a street confrontation, wounding no one as police detained him following the exchange.
The general committee of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church in St Louis voted to appropriate 1,060,515 for 1900. Publicity expenses were reduced by 10,000 from last year, with other allocations preserving foreign and domestic mission support though with tight controls. The committee will divide the funds among boards for the coming year.
President-elect Wien H. Tatt and party departed Taft city at 9 10 p m for Hot Springs Virginia with brief secretary and staff. Reports note no serious illness despite conference with Myton and a cable to Governor Mageon from the Hawaiian capital expressing condolences for President Palma’s death.
Fragmentary speech transcript shows Mr Brown in Omaha discussing orders for equipment and supplies. Text is garbled with errors but indicates procurement steps tied to a campaign and prior selections in November. Names and clear dates are obscured by OCR issues.
Readable forecast notes indicate Saturday will be mostly sunny with fresh northwest winds in the coastal and northern regions. Sunday trends show a cooler day with stronger north winds and a chance of showers in western portions.
A fragmentary report notes Mr Brown in Clarinda recounting that a large railway orders system released about 3.3 million orders and that he sent over a hundred telegrams to manufacturers. He claimed that $2.8 million of wet undergarments were refused.
Paris reports official circles say Germany refused the French proposal from ambassador Combon and demands France state relative actions of its soldiers at Casablanca to an official German channel. The emperor holds sole responsibility for this stance and requires any modification of German demands to be submitted by Chancellor von Buelow and Foreign Secretary von Schoen.
Monte Carlo opens its season with public fêtes in Wonaco and Monte Carlo, lighting the town for Prince of Monaco day events. The season features Paris comedies, three months of guard opera, revivals of Morris works, and extended program from November to January. The opera house programs promise major works under Villeirivek and Raoul, with theater and concert pieces by Evans and others.
Charles I Murphy leader of Tammany Hall defends loyalty while attacking treachery charges from Robins in Chicago. He cites Bryan’s weak performance nationally and in key states, blaming Regan and Taft for the Democratic setback and noting county ticket outcomes under the Bryan wave.
Official tally shows Taft 321 votes and Bryan 182 in Maryland as the federal count confirms the state’s electoral college results amid the 4kstate tally. The spillover of electoral votes clarifies the presidential outcome with Taft leading.
Indiana observers watch official returns with Fred Sims for secretary of state leading by about 200 votes and Oscar Hadley by about 300. Hadley’s Plainfield welcome drew 1000 people as a brass band greeted him and a parade carried him through downtown. Democrats Frank Hall Burt New and John Isenbarger remain vigilant as late tallies could still shape several state offices in this tight contest. Continued on Page 2, Column 3.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a football manager, players, dates, sponsors, a November event, and a championship context. Names such as Townsend and Sheny appear alongside scattered references to a gridiron contest, a list of expenses, and a forthcoming match schedule.
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