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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
2
The text appears as a garbled, OCR damaged brief touching on political events, elections, international factions, and a reference to a centennial celebration. It mentions Russia, the Vatican, and the Paris investigation with obscure names and unclear actions, preserving a sense of scattered news without clear details.
The article lists a whirlwind campaign itinerary featuring Augustus Thoynrs and other notable figures. It notes stops in St Louis Indianapolis Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Albany and New Tavern, with speakers including J. Keen, Gore, Tas Bell, Wade, Samuel Gompers, and B. Weaver. It highlights engagement dates in September and a Denver convention backdrop.
The article reports George H. Coffin, former deputy controller of the currency, arguing in a New York Times editorial for federal guarantees on bank deposits. It notes discussion sparked by Bryan and Fowler proposals, citing past banking crises and calls for fair, serious debate on tariff and deposit guarantees, with emphasis on depositor protection and preventing financial catastrophe.
The obituary notes the death of a young man from tuberculosis. It mentions his age, the illness spreading in the family, and a funeral service planned in Washington Townline at 10 oclock, with surviving family members listed.
In Indianapolis a Republican caucus discussed a county unit local option bill and the path to a special session. Leaders expect a GOP Senate majority after next regular session, enabling action to repeal or modify the law. Speaker Branch outlined a short ten day session plan with swift committee work and limited readings.
Fragmented weather notes describe Monday's forecast saying no rain on Thursday while villagers expect warmer air. The misspelled report mentions a changed moon phase and anxious residents awaiting the weather expert's updates amid garbled temperature readings and stray calendar hints.
The twenty year old northern Indiane Dental society will convene in the Commercial club rooms at 5 o'clock this morning led by Dr NM A Mason president of the Spek The convention lasts ten days with a joint meeting this evening with the Allen County Bienical society.
A disrupted Fort Wayne display ends a major horse show after an injured hostler causes the Allen County fair to cancel the event. N Weltz of the county owns six draft mares entered in races with seven fetters at nearby fairs and six firsts two seconds at Portland. Willem Alberson, in charge, was dismissed during Saturday parade on the Portland grounds, forcing the Fort Wayne date to be cancelled.
In Decatur Ind Sept 7 Clarence Gilpin of Blue Creek township underwent an insanity inquest at the office of Saurie J. FE. Stone conducted by Drs J M Miline W E Smith and B D Clark. Fortunes aside the boy’s condition is grave with strange hallucinations. Application for admission to the insane asylum at Richmond. A son of the late Salomon Gilpin he was staying with his uncle John Perpdbeek a farmer of Blue Creek township.
Columbia City Indiana September gathering of the Grangers of Whitley County held at the Bel River Grange Hall. The program features the dedication of the hall recently completed and the dedication address by State Grange Master Aaron Jones. National Grange Secretary CG. Froeman of Ohio will deliver an address.
A Sylvan Lake aquatic carnival showcases races and events highlighting skill and speed. Participants compete in varied water feats as organizers promote community fun and local engagement.
In Rome City on Labor Day a carnival parade and lake races drew crowds. One stranger, Joan Landenberger, BF. Wins, spent a night at Harry Gilbert's place and left with $116. Another man, with a wife at home, was duped for $85 by smooth talkers while they toured the town. Police were notified but no prosecutions pursued.
Newsboys contest entrants await Thursday when sponsor Charles A. Phelps will announce first month standings. About forty city newsboys seek the trip to the president’s inauguration in Washington. Reports say Congressman Gillams and Navy auditor F Harper will back efforts to ensure winners enjoy the trip.
Fire rages in northern Minnesota with the town of Snowball, home to about 100 people, wiped out. Additional towns including Hibbing face threats as fires sweep toward them and engulf surrounding areas.
At a joint consistory meeting of SS Pauls and Emanuel Reformed churches in Rotheriek township a call was extended to Rev. P H Weaver of Kingston aged 37 with a family of four. He will move October 1 to serve two churches and a parsonage in Blonten Eis tone squeht. Rev. Harry Walker left for a larger church in Pennsylvania.
In Decatur on Sept 7 the divorce case of Malinda and Wil Tam Fronefield was dismissed after multiple filings and settlements. The pair, married years earlier, faced repeated suits and reconciliations, with Fronefield ultimately securing the divorce after a third filing and renewed cohabitation.
Kist News Bureau reports Harper Buggy Company will showcase a full range of vehicles at the state fair in Indianapolis. Janes B. Kaler and Walphie Kaler, of the Harper factory, travel Sunday to oversee the exhibit and stay through the week.
Toh Sfoorat and Fustuyak were arrested last evening at the corner of Superior and Calionir Atrerts on petit larceny charges. They allegedly took a bicycle belonging to Walter Fredericks from the sidewalk by the Me Dreiee Bross droga store, as a Crout of Me Dreiee Bross saw them riding it. The pair claim they took a wheel not belonging to them in a case of mistaken ownership.
The Northwest Indiana conference backs Governor Hanly in a Sept 18 session to pass financial relief and a county local option law. They pledge to stay in the battle until Indiana is freed from the saloon, while Bishop Berry denounces ministers dictating appointments.
Rural mail carriers from this city traveled to Marton for the semi annual state meeting. In Fremont Prof Otis Judson and Olive Duguid occupy Luella McClure’s house with the school’s walls and foreign students present. Rev and Mrs Harris depart for Gaytan Washington after Sunday duties with Mrs Harris formerly Miss Mary Hailes singing at the morning service. George Bishop of Auburn Manufacturing Company and colleagues plan a trip to Indianapolis and the state fair at the capital. later they proceed to Fort Harrison for a ten day encampment with the Second regiment.
In Larwill Indiana on a September Saturday, a sparse turnout attended a preliminary Taft club meeting in Smith's hall. A future gathering is set for Thursday at Clevenger hall to finalize the club’s organization with notable attendees including County Chairman Staples and lawyer Li W. Welker, a candidate for Noble county judge.
In Decatur Tennessee on September 7 Tadgy day act for naturalization failed as George Zener, longtime county resident, was refused citizenship because he believes voting is wrong due to his religious conviction. The court postponed the ruling to establish his stated belief and its impact on eligibility.
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