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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

6

Taft Pledges Roosevelt Policies In Broad Campaign Tour

The Cincinnati dispatch reports William H Taft outlining a nationwide campaign plan to carry forward Roosevelt era policies. He vows to dedicate energy to constructive legislation and government supervision of interstate rail finance while urging clear enforcement of laws to protect business stability. Taft argues Republicans have the best labor record and criticizes Bryan and Democrats for Philippine policy while highlighting support from Ohio voters.

Cincinnati William H. Tat United States Taft Saninsky Congress Roosevelt Tema Princie Utat Br Tait Lam Hughes Youngstown Yaiter Republican Party Oide 4Ington Stik Mr. Bryan Philippines Mr. Taft Mr. Tatt Firs Charles P. Tatt

Fughies Test Vote Signals Mixed NY GOP Support

New York Republican primary results on the Hughes test show stubborn opposition within factions. In Kings County three districts trend against re nomination while six NYC districts lean for Hughes. Leaders compile delegate tallies with Manhattan likely to deliver a net gain for the governor amid party division.

New York Kings Inaton Kings Cout Timothy L. Woodcutt Republican State Tierbert Parsons Hughes Tne Parsons Manhattan Srun

Cigar stump sparks basement fire at Fort Warnerssad Supply

A burning cigar stump dropped near crates at Fort Warnerssad Supply on East Columbia street started a fire in the basement. Bales of oakum caught fire. smoke poured from gratings before firefighters extinguished the blaze. The building and stock were insured.

Fort Warnerssad Supply Company East Columbia Rom A Stent Iass

Czar of the House and His Opponent Danville

In Danville on September 7, Uncle Joe Cannon faces a strong bid to unseat the veteran speaker of the House. Marshall’s C. Rol stands as the Democrats’ candidate against Cannon in the Eighteenth Illinois district race. The piece outlines Cannon’s storied tenure and the party’s renewed effort to topple him, highlighting political legends and intra party disagreements.

Danville Toe Cannon Lefefford Treaty C. Rol Marshall Canon Iasur Saruel VY Murer Janie Assie Seung Mmethus Thatry_C. Bell Marshal Eshes Rell Sullivan Democracy Ah Tinea Ming Dang Aera Joe Phy Democrats Spe Meir

Fear Expose Stop Trial in Kosciusko County Embezzlement Case

War sa w Indiana Sept 3 Fear of exposure implicating prominent Kosciusko Republicans surrounds the Roy Massena embezzlement case. Massena, former deputy county treasurer, faces about $1,500 missing from 1900. Political pressure, aging county ring influence, and upcoming election weigh on judges and candidates including Judge Royse and Reed Bowser. The case stalls as power plays unfold over county finances and bridge contracts.

Warsaw Ind Kosciusko County Roy Massena James J. Babcock Treasury Massones Nause Quil Terumerad Garo Mas~gena Kosciusko Courte Reed, Murdack & Co Chicago Pierceton Lemper WW. Revse FE Bowser Wood & Bowser Bowser Aso Koselusko County Royse Rawser Plo Trikat James Jabcoek Nis George Warvine Griesent Asics Republicaca Shetter Kogelska Uesday Soomi Decane Roy Masvelat Indianapolis Massena Paul Mindie Roy Masson Wal Jain Bahvook

Weather notes amid gusts and scattered showers

Weather summary from Wallington reports mixed conditions across Indiana Ohio and Michigan with fair conditions middle of the week followed by south winds and scattered showers in the north and west. Forecaster remarks blend playful quotes with routine meteorology and a list of names.

Wallangton Indiana Ohio Wartier Lower Michigatt Seth Sertinis Wiemer I Werarsday Ender

Entry surge at Fort Wayne fair exceeds 1907 levels

A comparative statement shows entries for the Fort Wayne fair next Tuesday through Saturday exceed 1907 by 34 percent. Treasurer Harry Arnold staffs clerks around the clock to process entries as John Hafiller from Allen County sends the largest exhibitor list with 198 horticultural and agricultural items. Dr. W F Myers has released cash and entered firmer rules for professional exhibitors, aiming to encourage local exhibitors and streamline track traffic with the new route, reducing travel time to the driving park and easing public access.

Fort Wayne Harry Arnold John Hafiller Allen County W. F. Myers Dontte

Recovers Stolen Horse in Kenialsville City

In Kenialsville, with aid from Marahal Rimmel and J. W. Wilson of Palatine, a skater horse stolen from Hiny pater time in spring was recovered near Goshen. The thief, Bryan Rees, was tracked to Montpelies by Yaugiman and Sapp. Wilken pursued suspects and theft details, with prices and recovery efforts noted.

Kenialsville, Inc Marahal Rimmel J. W. Wilson Palatine Tilak Hembes Bangiman & Sanp Hiny Byran Rees Goshen Yaugiman & Sapp Wilken

Tax Levy Fixed and Estimates Cut in City Budget

City tax levy set at 2.10 per 100 with last year’s rate. Budgeted appropriations reduced by nearly 60,000 to meet the levy as park and playground projects faced deep cuts including Swinney park pavilion and Lakeside park improvements. City Council adjourned after approving a sympathy resolution for a council member’s family.

Controler Schmidt Park Department William J. Hosey Cannel Idst Wikht Halids Otity August Schmidt Department of Aries Cece Department of Laws Department of Public Safer TSS Department of Publie Garks Department OF Guanes Department of Public Safety Isinking Ion Wayne Monument Schmudt Park Board Swinney Park Lakeside Park South Mansa Street Gua Essary Schwier Mesara Bayer Boereer Henry Johnson Ar. Harrison Harrisai Golumn

Freak Campaign Wagers Cause Odd Bets and Odd Pledges

Ina Morocen reports Andrews, a wealthy resident near Wheaton Alabama, signed a contract to win $1000 if Bryan is elected and to shave his hair. He also contemplates wearing a red Mother Hubbard dress if Taff loses, reflecting the era’s sensational campaign wagers.

Morocen Ina Andrews Wpaweed Witill Bryan al. Andrews

Ambiguous text on political figures and resemblance

The fragment discusses Oleh Mubremnon and J Torben with notes on resemblance to political figures. It references a Taft era style, a prominent acthenesy figure, and mentions Mr Turner with a similar appearance and manner. The text is garbled and many names are unclear.

Mubremnon Oleh J. Torben

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