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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1908

Page

6

Taft Westward Campaign Plans As Electorate Responds

New York Sept 11 reports the Taft campaign expanding across the nation with Taft to tour the middle west inter mountain west and then the east. Campaign managers anticipate stops in St. Louis Kansas City New York Carnegie Hall October 1 and other venues as Taft the committee and Vorys coordinate travel and speeches. Officials note strong Republican support in New York and Ohio with widespread fundraising and mobilization efforts amid evolving itineraries.

New York Catt Jim Frank. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Taft Middle West Ma Tar Sig Republican York City Beyeridee Carnegie Hall Peraker Campaigh Comp Tafi Ati Susee Teiti Ciel Star Cincinnati Judge Taft National Clairman Hitchcock St. Louis Kansas City Vorys Dians Tate Bectare Bim O. K. Shimansay Re Publicity Bureau of the Republice Tart Cho Mes Columbus Akers Lanse Et Tors Shimanusiy

Prize Shoot At C R and G Range Scheduled

The second prize shoot of the season will be held at the Corner Red and Gun club in September. Three cups for the trio at Bielguns will be awarded with no entry fee. One hundred targets will be shot at, with trapshooters invited to participate.

Bielguns Vio Lena Crem Frindays Bal sRfeUnes Nel Sundax

Peevish and Frantic Prisoner Dunied in Bluffton

In Bluffton Indiana on September 11 prisoner Rynt Swarts rampaged in a county jail cell. He smashed benches and clung to bars, prompting confinement to a mining geon facility. Guards restrained him with a hose before calm returned. Sheriff Liphex filed charges of profanity and malicious destruction of property.

Hist Bluffton Ind Rynt Swarts Swarts Hum Liphex

New Pastor Arrives for LaGrange Pulpit

Bizarre garbled notice reports a new pastor arriving at the Banlst church in Gospersville with unclear credentials. It claims the appointment will boost the church's age and that services will resume next Sunday with plans for interesting worship, though many details are unreadable.

Old Style Pole Raising and Political Meeting in Allen County

A large crowd is expected at Pietro Corner on Buffton road for the first old fashioned Democratic pole raising in Allen County. Rev Sam Small, an evangelist, will speak in Fort Wayne and Monroeville, tying religious and political events. Local ward clubs plan processions from headquarters to the pole raising site with a 120 foot hickory pole to top the event. Judge S M Hench and W O P Ebersole address the Fourth Ward gathering, urging support for the Democratic ticket and critiquing Republican leadership and policies.

Tres Corner Buffton Road Bear County Infirmary Is. B. Wieming H. F Eilgeman W. S. Wells Democratic Voters’ Club Peters’ Hall Monroeville Erwin Allen County Irmadway Darlor Street O'Cloak Bevan Kern Sar Small Small W. Shambart West Creighton Avenue Sina Sretind Ewing Maln Wine Helr Lan Scinneder's Hall John d. Bauer 8. M. Hench Pennsylvania Joan the Divine Dogen Marshall Hanly Hench Favd Sader Hench Deming Allen-Adame Pumore Vesey United States Hemenwar Albert J. Beveridge Hdse Arenment Bryan Ly Townehiy Focal O. P. Ebersole Henek Evergelete Republican Party Ardim Willy Dayle Awmit Kivwet Sun Avery Fine Vlaseoe Tate Tese

Tyndalus Views on Session in Decatur Ind

Tyndall of this city comments on Adams and Allen counties in the senate. He notes expectations about an appropriation motion pending and the regular session moving from January. He criticizes the metropolitan police and supports township and ward propositions while urging patience toward Vincennes University and related statutes.

Decatur Ind Jony Tyndall Adamé Allen Caiules Senate Aues- Hoba Vincennes University

Indiana temperance option plan faces slow road to action

Indianapolis Sept 11 The coming special session of the general assembly is unlikely to enact a county local option law before next spring. Temperance leaders favor staged county elections in five to six districts to concentrate effort and build support, while lawmakers draft the measure to allow 10 percent of voters in a county to call an option election with a minimum 20 and maximum 30 days’ notice. An added provision aligns the Moore remonstrance law with later amendments, and ministers are urged to press representatives and ministers to back the bill through exhortations and organized pressure.

Indianapolis General Assembly Approach- Inc R. O C. Minton Lange Mwh Fg Minton Farina Temperanea Committee Cite Almady al Attzak Bugton Ie meGsters Indiana Bil Shumaker

Branch Not Alarmed By Threats Of Dismissal

Emmett F Branch speaker of the house said there is no danger of an insurgent movement to depose him at the coming special session of the legislature He noted the law is clear that the regular session proceeds unless a special session is convened Two brothers were found early this morning near Main Street and Maiden Lane involved in a violent incident with police sergeant Papyer and officer Trick.

Emmett F. Branch House of Representatives Niere Tie Howe Conte Irs Eneney Papyert Odicur Sapte

Generally fair weekend forecast from Washington weather desk

Sept 11 report notes generally fair Saturday and Sunday with light variable winds across regions. Weather notes touch on notes from Michigan and other areas, mentioning unsettled readings and terrain observations, while indicating no major storms.

Washington Alighay Engler Preeley Michigan

Multitudes greet Bryan on West Virginia visit

William J. Bryan, Democratic candidate for president, drew a huge crowd in Wheeling West Virginia as he toured the city by rail and street, delivering speeches denouncing the Republican platform and urging union support. Police struggled to control the throng, while workers from local plants waved banners and pressed close to hear his remarks.

William J. Bryan Tertleht West Virginia Onio Civey Frank Syna Nist Echo Hig Var Ohio Bryan Tate Auctienes Niet Birees Macher Olli Steel Thle Air Tift Demnds Tsie Birth Mtnihe Corrie Brake Hreanade Teft Rayan le Betheve Mr Besar Democratic Plitorks Pibican Plattarna Altagerne Anf

Jealous lover nearly murders woman on Lafayette Street

A jealous man named John Jennings attacked Mrs. Fannie Warfield on Lafayette and Wayne Streets wielding a knife, slashing her ear and arm while pursuing her after she fled. The attempted killing sparked a crowd and a near-lynching, but police quickly intervened and took Jennings to the station. Warfield’s injuries were stitched, and investigators link Jennings to prior crimes including gambling and theft.

Oscar Warfield Lafayette Street John Jennings Jim Lefayette Wayne Sweete Histon Jennines Hee Jennings John Styre Kelley Papert Worain Dinnen Warfield Wardela Buster” Hosier Jeenings Buster Wanush

Two Million Dollar Fire At Cosmos Dale Cement Plant

A fire at the Cosmos Dale Cement company plant near Cosmos Dale, seventeen miles southwest of Louisville, caused an estimated two million dollars in losses. The report notes the disaster and mentions community notices and upcoming church events at Swinney Park with sermons in German and plans for meals and contributions.

Louisville Cosmos Dale Cement Company Cosmos Dale

Journal-Gazette Moves to New Bass Building

The Journal-Gazette has relocated to the Bass building on Clinton Street. The old office was vacated Sunday as preparations proceed to invite the public to view one of the best arranged newspaper offices in the country with the same telephone number 18 for day or night calls.

Journal-Gazette Bass Building Clinton Street

Early Morning Barn Fire Destroys Sheds on Brad Ay Tink Property

An early morning barn fire damaged several sheds on the Brad Ay Tink property at 8 Nath on the sear Ae Me street. Victims were strewn about the scene and rescued by crews after the blaze was reported. No injuries or property loss details are fully confirmed as officials contain the incident.

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Taft and Bryan to Attend Chicago Commerce Banquet

Chicago association of commerce will host the October 7 banquet at the Auditorium with guests of honor William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan. The event aims to support the Ship Canal and Deep Waterway project, and is described as nonpartisan with Taft and Bryan present but no campaign discussion expected.

Chicago Association of Commerce Chicago United States Cams William E. Taft Wil Warm J. Bryan Cal Farc Association of Commerce Taft Bryan Richard R Hail Conway Beret T. F Walter Association Cincinnati Nornen Mack National Democratic Committee Terre Brute Bry Deep Waterway Mr. Taft Thin Hloan Har A Ud Finnoia Abraham Liner Stephen A .Dowshie Hall Audita- Tilim Dina Aste

Marshall and Watson on stump in Washington visit

Democratic governor candidate Thomas R. Marshall opened national campaign events in Washington. He addressed workers at the railway shops, spoke at the opera house, and criticized Governor Hays and Senator Watson while supporting the Republican ticket and urging support for the thirty-cent club.

Washington Int Thomas R. Marshall Uris City Sames E. Watson Tust Kern

Petersburg Speech on Roperious and Legislation

Fragmentary notes describe Mr Watson at Petersburg addressing the public about the Democratic party. The record mentions a special session, proposed repeal, and upcoming elections, with unclear phrasing and several garbled names and terms.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. R. and G. Range Lagrange Pulpit Wayne Township Pietro Corners Sam Small To- Wight Tyndalu Congress Ta- Gare Han Speaker Hal Hioh Ohio River Joly Jennings Fannie Warfield Swinney Park I-47 W. Georgi Woodbarn Inn J. Kosuman Canvas Ohpee Ang Nok Nimner Bryan and Taft Chisago Watson Petersburg MR. Watson
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