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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
11
A chaotic political broadside laments a forged Cleveland letter and accuses Republicans of complicity with trusts. The piece recounts editorials and quotes from party leaders, detailing alleged deception, campaign funding, and calls to expose misused money amid a tense election atmosphere.
In 1902 political turmoil surrounds George R. Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee who faced withdrawal from the New York state ticket amid his trust links and Morgan connections. Lt Governor Woodruff and Governor Odell oppose his candidacy, fearing threats to the state ticket. Platt resists, and after late-night talks Sheldon is dropped and Bill Higgins is nominated to fill the office.
Charles G. Dawes of Chicago spoke in New York on a mission to strengthen Republican prospects in Congress and help a president emerge, addressing bankers and industrial leaders about funding and support. The New York World cartoons and political chatter suggested the GOP influence, with discussions of financial backers and party leaders shaping the message ahead of elections.
A detailed, critical profile traces trust connections around Goma KR Sheldon, head of W. C. Sheldon & Co, and his ties to the Republican Party. It lists corporate boards and rail interests, campaign fund links, and contributions allegedly benefiting major financiers like Cromwell, Morgan, Carnegie, and Rockefeller.
A long report notes the Danver platform favoring guaranteed bank deposits. It cites speeches by Mr. Tiryun, former Gov Herrick, and Mr Taft opposing or supporting such measures as debated in the Oklahoma and national context. It mentions a creditors committee and depastions losses, with Taft and Bryan aligned on the issue.
A Massena trial features cross-examinations of Roy Messen and decades of testimony detailing alleged misdeeds by Babock and associates. Evidence includes cash drawers, private ledgers, and questioned purchases as jurors are seated from townships across the area. The case heads toward a jury verdict midweek, with prosecutors outlining prior transactions and defense highlighting house and debt payments.
In Wells County ris, Indiana, a long running ditch case with about $5,099 involved ends after Judge Cook rules in favor of Johny Mikles against Peter Frants. The suit, begun over fifteen years ago to complete an unfinished Lib Levenshig ditch, centers on work by Markley and Frantz and includes an order for Frantz to cover costs and fees.
An unclear OCR clipping reports law enforcement and officials investigating a road incident in the county. Marshall Dell, Wells county, and a named official are referenced in connection with the case. The item notes the matter moved through a central channel for review.
Due to fragmented OCR text, readable facts include names such as Lemuel Oran and Frank Pose, with references to a court setting and an attorney T. V. Whiteather. The garbled lines mention a failed arrest or charge, fined actions, and a hastened court process, but concrete details remain unclear.
A fragmented report from The Ow. The Hien tavtorg area describes workers at a street site where fingers were lost in a mishap. The incident involved power tools and led to serious injuries with several workers affected.
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