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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

7

Johnson's Ruin Prompts Mayor to Seek Re election

Cleveland November 19 Mayor Ton Johnson loses large fortune amid estate troubles of Alberta Johnson and vows to relinquish home and cars to cover debts. He explains devotion to public service and says he will run again, seeking happiness through duty rather than wealth as family begins anew.

Cleveland Alberta Keetlan Albert Yesign Ile Firhs Thre Alwady Gollars Grother

Addressed Convention Highlights Catholic Missionary Congress

The Hon Willin P Breen returned from Chicago where the Catholic Church Extension Society held its missionary congress with 2389 delegates and 13? leaders. Breen aided fundraising and spoke on Difficult to Be Overcome while Bishop Aleeding and others attended. The gathering aimed to boost home missions and church establishment, with Breen described as a leading layman. Governor elect Shalitenger is reported injured in a leg fracture and limited to bed after an initiation incident with the Shriners.

Willin. P. Breen Churchoxtension Society of America Theh Purefys Breen Leago

Laduke Testimony Dominates Morning in Stout Murder Trial

Fred Laduke, the state's key witness in the Stout murder trial, testifies about the Thomas saloon robbery and the shooting of Roy Croy, detailing events and identifying Stout as involved. The judge preserves objections while the defense seeks to limit evidence, with testimony resuming at 10 o'clock and promising to cover Lucrite and related incidents.

Fred Laduke Stout Sterfigan Tedgr O'Rourke Ladue Croy Oy Ben Ralopan Paulding Thomas Saloon Roy LaDuke Thomas Labuner John Stout Theatare Ohourke Staut LeDuke Grizoner Sistake Thoman Ssinon Murter Croy Hey Sald Saker Miller Thomas Ink Tanipaschen Sipper Faulkner Saloop Raker LaPyie

Forgery Case Leads to penitentiary sentence for Van Vlissingen

Chicago reports that the forger Peter Van Vlissingen, tied to a large forgery scheme, confessed on Monday. He was arrested and sentenced to the penitentiary, with a bond estimated around 2.7 million dollars and potential reach near 200,000. The exact number of outstanding forgeries is 458.

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Gompers Case Splits Labor Union Meeting

Denver nov 16 delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention debated the president's relations and political action. A proposal to disregard certain functions failed 11 272 to 3376, while a modification aligned with Gompers’s view passed 11 872 to 3576, signaling a contentious session on internal rules and labor strategy.

Denver Col Gobspers Fogepal One Jobo Mitchell Xen‘sion Dhe Council Abel Michel Ltitchell

Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday

For Friday and Saturday the outlook covers Ohio Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin with cool to chilly temperatures and variable winds. Strong northwest to north winds expected in Ohio and Indiana while Michigan sees fresh moderate winds and variable conditions.

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Lamphere admits guilt knowledge in Gunness fire case

Ras Lamphere testified in LaPorte Indiana detailing his partial confession about setting the Gunness home fire on April 25. Deputy Sheriffs Anstis and Marr described his admissions while the state builds its case. Witnesses recounted Lamphere’s statements and the defense questioned Smutzer about prior visits to the Gunness site. The trial paused with jury deliberations and the defense eyeing Dr. Walter Ehleins as the chief witness.

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Commercial Clubs Unite Elects Officers for Indiana District

The Indiana Commercial Club merged local clubs to form a statewide body with a new constitution and officers. John T. Hante was named president, with twelve vice presidents and a secretary treasurer to be elected by the executive committee. Delegates favored road improvements and a state audit of county books and jury reform. Next meeting set for Gary with unanimous support for the plan.

Richmond Ind Ineal Commercial Club Indiana Merchants Infianepalls Federa James —W. Noel Hanna Port Wayne James Gavin Indianapolis Gary Connersville Zach Vlee John T. Hante Dixon Evansville Jet Vreeman Staton M. Pranks Calumbu Itth E. L. Harris Greencastle BE. Lester J. L. Gavin Elehth W. A. Brady Anderson T W. Duxe Koxumo Terelfth R B Tannaairteenth B. Pattco South Ben Inter

Oil King Testifies on Standard Oil Growth and Trust Formation

New York reports detail John D. Rockefeller's direct testimony on the development of Standard Oil Company, its consolidations, and the 1882 agreement. The government cross examines Rockefeller as the defense prepares to present John D. Archbold and other figures. The session resumes with Rockefeller continuing his testimony, focusing on refining and transportation systems and natural growth driving consolidations.

New York Tony John D. Rockefelier Rockefellar Bridsy Witniess Ofeet John D. Archbold Standard Hockafeller Bao Fe Rockefeller

Governor Maghlsen a Viking descendant in Wisconsin

A historical note traces Hon. James C. Maghlsen as a descendant of Vikings and a notable Wisconsin figure. The article, though fragmentary, links his lineage to early Norwegian settlers and to public service, mentioning related political figures and events of the era.

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Johnson W. P. Breen Missionary “Congress Fort -Wayne The Church Extension Society Eleet Neb C. Shalienturger Tineaka Hotel Tis Shriners Tom L. Johnson Teddy Senate Vlissingen Gompers Jabor John Mitchell Guiness Commercial Clubs Unite B. Hanna Distriet Warsaw Autin Bank OIL Trust Worldwide John D. Rockefeller Oil King Standard Oil Company Wisconsin James C. Maghlsen Iit Wieconst Vikinga Anrilal Pyord Norway United States Seiko Oak Taile Vanes James Davidson
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