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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
7
The article details William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft on separate campaigns through Illinois and New Jersey. It notes Bryan pushing labor advisory aims and campaign finance reform while Taft defends tariffs, the gold standard, and Republican governance. both rally crowds, with stops at multiple cities and a Joliet demonstration noted.
A tornado tore apart a Union Pacific train near Sherimn West, injuring several and killing seven laborers whose names could not be ascertained. A traveling auditor and a medical team reached the wreck site as doctors began treating the injured from the wreck.
A distorted weather note reports mixed conditions with winds from the west and northwest. Expect rain on the western area and cooler spells, with past strong winds easing. Observations show variable temperatures and unsettled skies, with yesterday's gusts replaced by calmer periods.
County clerk Mason faces ballot concerns after ballots were reported missing or mishandled during an election cycle. A missing young woman from Adrian, Indiana, described as twenty years old, had been away from home, with police and local authorities pursuing leads amid routine election procedures. The report mentions Ellen Conmiseiuners Proveh teneht and references to local officials and the Sheriff Reed as part of the investigation.
Mer Ligonier Lad dies at Niagara Falls. The obituary notes she passed away Saturday near Cats Kill and was laid to rest at home. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at Charts McLean.
In New York representatives Fitzgerald and Caulder conferred with Capt Hicks of the New York navy yard as machinists threaten a wage-driven walkout at the yard. Sessions produced no official statement, but union leaders warn they will join a work stoppage if wage demands are not met. William Adair of Washington and a Chinese faction delegate attended the discussions.
United Box Board Plan dominates. state chairman Jackson denies James Goodrich’s charge that Democrats sought to stain James E. Watson’s character. Exchange plan for box board and paper firms aims to merge capital into new stock, with a per share assessment and stock swaps to raise about 3 million dollars.
Adams County Pio Neer dies suddenly at home amid illness and complications. Surviving are widow Mrs Harriet Lom and several children including Henry Mart and local kin. Funeral arrangements to be announced as relatives in Colorado Springs and Gale are notified.
A sprawling report outlines a bank theft totaling 1.4 million dollars and the years-long legal struggle. Details remain tangled as investigators pursue leads and await prosecution decisions.
A garbled OCR page mentions Bethel, Boyer, and a religious or community scene with references to Ravens, Lutherin, and a son of Peter. The readable portions suggest a narrative about a family or church-related event, with unclear sequence and numerous nonsensical words.
In Utica New York crowd hears John W Kern address Sherman campaign. Kern denounces the steel trust profits and Republican policies of the past twelve years. He cites $350 060 in dividends and $150 000 profits to stockholders while urging turnout to halt reforms under the current system. He references Roosevelt and calls for action against perceived corporate influence.
The seventeenth annual state conference of Charities and Correction closed its evening session with Dr George P Hdenharter addressing needs of the Central hospital for the Insane. Morning programs featured talks on state charities by James D Reid and Demarebs G Brown. Warden Reid chaired the rival paper session on Active Probation. John A Wool spoke on Charity topics at Evanville and Henry A Barnhart contributed on State Charities and discussion continued into the afternoon.
Supreme Court decision in Indiana outlines the rights of Dr Miles Medi Cine Company and related Kentucky firm in patent medicine matters. The case involves medical practitioners, court appeals, and a final ruling impacting the petition for relief and proceedings in the Indiana court system.
Three people narrowly escaped death as a tram catastrophe unfolded near a waterfront area. Witnesses report a violent collision sending debris across the platform while emergency crews evacuated bystanders and treated minor injuries.
Fragmentary remarks from a speech in Valparaiso, Indiana. The speaker attacks proposed abolition of late office inspectors, defends civil war veterans like David Z. McAbee, and accuses political mismanagement in state offices. Questions about insurance department creation, legislative actions, and inflated salaries are raised amid political controversy.
A large audience heard James FE Watson deliver a contentious speech in Connubsville urging action against labor leaders. The event, chaired by Monroe Starr, featured attendees from Glenwood and nearby towns amid claims of misrepresentation and calls for defense of workers' interests.
Residents report doubts over railroad funding in Eben as council members discuss allocations. The vote on the appropriation appears uncertain amid fiscally tight budget conditions and competing priorities for local projects. The scene focuses on the city council meeting and the potential impact on services.
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