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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
7
Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan drew large crowds in Youngstown Ohio as he outlined policy positions amid tough conditions. He attacked railroad tactics and pressed for labor reforms, urging Roosevelt to address what he called ministerial misstatements and demanding remedial legislation.
Fragmentary weather notes describe showers in Mendler and Minnis areas, with cooler trends and fair periods expected later. Mentions heavy rains ending soon and scattered precipitation across central states, though text is garbled and uncertain.
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An Indianapolis dispatch reports William Hearst claiming more letters of merit exist and will be made public at a New York Independence Party meeting. He cites letters involving Archbold, Aldrich, and Penrose, dismissing rumors of other letters while noting Aldrich’s prominence. Immense crowd greeted Hearst, with Heisen as the first speaker praising the independence ticket and rallying support in the region.
Le Straus Bros Commercial loans finance substantial loan to a hotel company for the Anthony Wayne hotel under construction. The $510,000 mortgage bonds bear 5 percent interest. Total completed cost pegged at 3.35 million with $280,000 stock issued. key officers and shareholders, including HJ Keenan and Griffin, Guld, travel in the east.
Indianapolis resident M Helan Stapp received a silver medal and 31000 toward her home from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission at a quarterly meeting in Pittsburg. Others honored include Charles H. Cosgrove of Center Point and John W. Fraine of South Bend, with 37 more recognized. Cosgrove’s wife widow received a silver medal and monthly stipends, while Wagleherser’s widow earned a bronze medal and a life pension for the heroic attempt to save a drowning boy.
Buffalo, Oct. 25 The fortieth annual convention of the National American Woman Suffragists closed with President Aug H ShaI declaring the movement more determined than ever. The body adopted resolutions praising Britain for the suffrage fight and urging equal pay, eight hour work day, and laws to curb drinking and vice.
In the Cieayan valley a severe typhoon caused widespread destruction with many deaths feared near three hundred. Landslides and floods disrupted towns and cut off routes as relief teams were dispatched and the government organized aid efforts.
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President Roosevelt holds talks with Senator Dixon of Montana as Hitchcock declares confidence in the GOP campaign. Reynolds briefs the president and secretary on New York rhetoric while Hitchcock forecasts strong Republican support in New York and hopeful prospects in Colorado Nebraska Kansas and Missouri.
A brief notice indicates J. Beveridge is slated to speak in Columbia City on Monday. The event details are limited in the fragment, but the appearance by the speaker is emphasized for local readers.
Citizens are urged to hear candidates on campaign issues at 1 pm next Monday with a possible move to Tuttle's Opera House if weather is unfavorable. At 2 pm Hon. S. H. Spooner is scheduled to speak, followed by Senator Hemenway and Hon. W. F. Patt for a tribute at Pennsylvania Station Saturday afternoon. Latter speaker David son will address attendees at Tuttle's Opera House Saturday evening.
Judge Taft arrived in Cincinnati for a noon appointment with the Taft club and reviewed the Mason delegates’ parade. He planned a three day push in Indiana, then a New York swing for the final campaign week. Dr. J I Dietson of Washington travels with Taft as draft specialist. Proceedings noted a steady recovery and resumed engagements in the Hoosier State tomorrow.
More than 400 new members were inducted at the annual meeting of the Improved Order of Red Men in Indianapolis. Delegates left for home as officers were elected and plans discussed for expanding committees and activities with the Great Chiefs.
Dr J Allen Miller of Ashland will preside at a devotional gathering of the Brethren in wart Wareey. Miller, dean of Ratlald College at ARh, will lead views in the evenings of November 9, 20 and 1.
A White House letter to Senator Knox dated October 21, 1908 defends President Roosevelt and attacks Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. Knox questions Gompers on campaign attitudes. Roosevelt backs Knox’s stance and endorses Bryan’s party. The piece notes a Chicago convention and ongoing political debate. continuation appears on Page 5. Col 2.
The report records Packy facing Pleas in a boxing match described as a regulation round feature at the Fairmount Athletic Club. Cross and McParland exchange heavy blows with Cross bleeding and McParland pressing the attack, as the crowd watches for a possible title contention in the lightweight division.
South Bend Indiana reports at the nineteenth annual convention of Charity and Public Welfare, with discussions on juvenile court work, new officers for the coming year, and resolutions. A letter from Attorney General Bingley outlines juvenile court developments. officers for the year named across many cities and districts.
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