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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal and Wayne Gazette report on political clashes, with Stephen B. Fleming and local figures deriding reform efforts while attacking opposing politicians. The piece highlights Theodore Roosevelt and Bryan campaigns, focusing on editorial disputes, travels of Democratic organizers, and a push by traveling salesmen to rally support for Bryan and Kern amid tariff and trust critiques.
In Adams township Adams Center and nearby halls hosted democratic events with 150 plus attendees. Local leaders including Henry J. Hoevel, A B Chomas, and James D. Butt spoke as County Chairman Thomas Gallogly presided. A Missouri congressman candidate addressed crowds before tensions arose over joint ticket support.
A garbled city news item notes Mr T Freménana at a social gathering and a fishing week plan. It mentions Shara, a senior miner, and a Jewish synagogue youth activity. An incident near West Wayne Avenue involving a stolen bandage is referenced, along with a Fort Wayne work detail and a property case at 616 West Mivin ge. The text also cites damage at a location in Washington state.
Shonts argues for a national inland waterway linking lakes to the Gulf, urging unified support and arguing that proper rail terminals and regulated commissions are essential. He cautions against political control of railroads, advocating for expert management or public ownership to safeguard prosperity and prevent confiscation of property.
Fort Wayne officers were elected at the Grand Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting held at supreme headquarters in Pennsylvania. The event saw Jobe J. Nichols named grand protector, with Charles 1 Wedding and others listed among attendees.
Redfern and Rust-Proof Corsets lead in design and construction with top model lines. The advertisement highlights fashion alignment and the core role of the corset in dressing, inviting readers to explore the new Rust-Proof and Redfern options.
Chaplain Emma Smith of Port Wayne won 79 votes, Mary Tilford 16, with other candidates viz Tha' caver Logansport and Ela Miner Richmond in line for grand guardian. Seven candidates vied for three grand trustee posts, with Louis Kalher Terre Haute at 15, Lena Thaumiller Evansville 5, William Newhouse New Albany 49. Trusteen contenders Laura Critchfield Princeton 26, Willan B. Grass Huntington 28, W. E. Messner Marion 40, Oscar Gill Indianapolis 4. J H Haught Indianapolis elected auxiliary supreme representative for two years to fill W Harvey's term. proposal to create Susnengion deputy offices debated, final plan to appoint deputies to assist subordinate lodges and report at the biennial grand lodge session.
Report describes Frederick Devender, a resident of Cedar Creek area, injured yesterday while driving to a neighbor’s barn. He was struck by a thrown load and suffered a head injury. bystanders aided him and he was taken to a local residence for care.
Local report describes John Smith of Clay Street sustaining a fall near Creighton Avenue yesterday after 5 PM. Bystanders helped as onlookers discussed the incident, with confusion over exact cause and location.
A notice announces a material reduction in pace of Tungsten Lamps with bright white light. It claims Tungsten Lamps deliver 2 1 2 times more light than carbon filament incandescent lamps at the same cost and invites readers to call Home phone 2696 for reduced prices.
A garbled OCR fragment depicts a chaotic street scene with references to vehicles and pedestrians. The text is unreadable in parts but hints at cars, wandering wires, and a disrupted flow of motion along a street, with scattered phrases about behavior and activities.
Fragmentary report notes a Catholic chapel car visit to a city with references to a driver or caretaker and local figures. The garbled text mentions a coach car, a person named Aubrose Petey, and a scene near a Pennsylvania route, but details are unclear. The piece preserves scattered names and places without a clear event.
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