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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1908

Page

5

Roosevelt Faith in Taft Cited by Helens Leader

Shifting excerpts reveal Conrad Kehr of Helena Mont detailing a close, decades long relationship with President Roosevelt and endorsing Taft. Kehr, a pioneer of Montana's northern Rock Mountain region, highlights reform, morality over profit, and steady leadership as essential to national progress. The letter emphasizes trust in Taft’s integrity and commitment to justice.

Ofster Bay Jeter Conrad Kehre Helens Wiliam I Bryan Roosevelt Conrad Kehrs Heleta Mont Montana Montana Stock Growers’ Association Little Missouri Kollis Northern Rock Mouptain Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay N. S Kohrs Tait Republic Abraham Lincoln Spasma Tacans Mr. Taft Congress Hs poTich York Ytealdent Hin

Sam Small Campaign Meetings In Auburn This Week

The evangelist Sam Small arrives in Auburn with Rev W B Shamhart and Edwin A Miller to campaign for democracy. He will address workers at Bay Street gate at noon, a 2 PM meeting for ladies and farmers near Main and Swing, and an evening session for men. The events aim to attract broad attendance at a 1,560 seat venue, hosted by the county central committee.

Sam Small Rosses County Central Committee Pennsylvania Baye ‘Street Ely Small Aublin W. B. Shamhart West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ Edwin A. Miller Wayne Township Mr. Shambart Auburn Third Presbyterian Church Emécratie County Hy Ee

Wreck on Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail Line

Chicago reports a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern wreck near Chesterton Indiana about fifty miles from Chicago injuring passengers. A freight or excursion train collision injured several with a special train and physicians dispatched to the scene. First accounts list two to three killed and many injured, with later reports of four or five dead and over twenty hurt.

Chicago Michigan Southeen Chesterton Ind Chicaso Indianapolis Lake Erie and Western Railroad Mere Roog Cnesterton

Dynamite attack wrecks Fairfield school building

In Mooresville Indiana a Fairfield school near Headricks and Marion counties was blown up this evening collapsing the structure into a debris field. The blast, felt five miles away, follows a long standing rivalry between Fairfield and Friendswood districts over a shared school site.

Mooresville Ind Fairfield Headricks Marion Countes Friendswood

Buttermore Faces Challenge From Illitier Opponent

Auburn Ind Sept 1 Max Was sam manager of Dave Buttermore top wrestler with headquarter terriery received a challenge from the manager of Inia Biniter of Ogla de asking for a match between Dave and John to be held at the Auburn coliseum during the fall festival week. The Toledo angle and regular regulations loom as the likely issue.

Auburn Ind Max Wassam Dave Buttermore Inia Biniter Oglade Dave John Sind Pines Bian Toledo Tuttermore Max

Bryan Holds Sabbath Sacred Taft 0 60 On Road September 23

John Mitchell on Stand testifies about Van Cleave and half million dollars raised to disrupt organized labor. Mitchell defends actions as a labor dispute unfolds, with Gompers and Morrison on the stand. Contempt case over boycotting Buck Stove and Range Company discussed. Mitchell silent on distribution of a resolution among mine workers. Continued on Page 3, Column 7.

Bryan Taft van Cleave Washington Ats Mitchnik United Milne Workers Gompers Morrison American Federation of Labor Buck Stove and Range Company Albert Harper Mitchell Bantel Davenport Orly W. van Cleave Davenport Jackson Ralston Federation Rene Tron Simurte Jomond Mitenhall Oue Mt. Amiteh

Bryan Keeps Silent at Mountain Lake Park Rally

In Deer Park Maryland on September 18 a crowd of over 1200 gathered at Mountain Lake Park to hear presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan. He refused to speak and left after a three mile handshake tour with stipulations of no speeches and no applause. The event marked a peaceful but frustrated gathering as attendees expected a talk from the Democratic nominee.

Deer Pak Wil Ham J. Bryan Mountain Lake Park Bryan Deer Park Ney Regan Rin

Rain expected across drought areas this week

Washington reports a special forecast predicting an approaching North Pacific disturbance and a west Indian storm will bring abundant rains to drought-stricken north central states by week’s end. Predicted conditions include cloudy periods and variable winds across Monday through Tuesday with some unsettled weather in several regions.

Washington Weather Bureau North Pacific Coast North Central States

Sunday at Fair Ground Opens Wildly Despite Admission

Great Morton Wayne fair opened with thousands at the driving park as preparations pressed toward opening day. Dr WWF oversaw busy preparations amid disputes and sales while President J C Peters supervised operations. Transfer Arnold moved fixtures and staff, keeping chaos minimal. Express lines and trucks filled the gates from daylight to dark as exhibitors rushed to assemble. Big entry list promised a larger fair than advertised with strict rules ensuring everyone is ready by Tuesday morning.

Mort Gretty J. C. Peters Fer Y Arnold Maker al Fair Aifcera Patrams Cant T. Strieder Speed Ree

Hughes Doom Governs at New York GOP Convention

At Saratoga the Republican state convention faces a split fight over the gubernatorial nomination. Supposed anti-Hughes forces favor candidates such as Secretary Root, ex Governor Black, or Judge Choate, with Root arriving in town and engaging in talks. The Hughes camp lacks organization, while anti-Hughes delegates grow in confidence as alliances form.

Choate Black Root Saratoga A. m Hughes Mb Reot United States Ftip Timothy L. Woodruff Republican State Committee Mr. Root Oneida County Hughes” Borv Hughes Torres Supe Joseph H. Choate

Train wrecks injure thirty on Erie line in Geneva

Thirty passengers were mildly injured when a Chicago and New York United train on the Erie railway derailed near Geneva Pennsylvania. Officials suspect train wreckers caused the open switch leading to the wreck. Names include Myrtle Baldwin and Lucile Van Buren of Indiana and John McDill of Mendoville among others. injuries ranged from head cuts to broken bones.

New York-Chicago Erie Youngstown Erie Railway Vilage Geneva Erié Greehville Mel Myrtle Baldwin Myre Yaiurs Lucile van Buren Ind John McDill Mendeville Prutard Edward Cox Mendovilla Fred Jackson Brooklyn Nacy Sunt W. P. Hamby FL Chadwick Suter

Gil in Ketchen Proves Fatal

A fatal fire occurred at the home of town th. Brush in Mannevunty West Virginia. The blaze end burned the house and caused injuries to Ma and Mrs. Rene and Ohrer ater ell een, with others expected to fly. The incident occurred during a one day event at the residence.

Brush Mannevunty Virginia Vattel End Nestile Rene Ohrer

Hosts Not Carried Forward in London Catholic Procession

Cardinal Vannutelli led a vast procession through London streets to close the Bucharist congress at Westminster Cathedral. He held the host aloft from a balcony despite not carrying it, as thousands watched from cathedrals, roofs, and streets. The event drew immense crowds, police challenges, and ambulances aiding the stricken. Cardinal Gibbons delivered the sermon at the closing mass.

London Cardinal Vannuttolli Pape Lagate Duke of Norfolk Queen Victoria Hourne Westminster Glocese Westminster Cathedral Vannuettelli Pepel Cerdingis Carina

Socialists attack Eucharistic procession in Budapest

In Budapest on September 23 a Protestant or socialist disturbance disrupted a Catholic Eucharistic procession tied to the Catholic congress. Police used swords to restore order, and around fifty rioters were arrested.

Budapest Catholic Congress Jetder

LID TILTS AND SALOON MAN CAUGHT

Bluf ftox Indiana September 11 over two months saloon watchers noted riotous scenes. Marshal Carlisle and Constable Fox knocked at Harvey Shampeces saloon door and found four men at the bar. Thornburg’s first arrest in fourteen months faces a county court hearing as deputy Dalley prepares the case for trial.

Wish Ness Bureau Blufftox Ind Marshal Carlisle Constible Fox Harvey Shampeces Bias House Pennsylvania Thornburg Ater Tigen Bie Dalley Mion Hamilton Suash Thornthey

Warsaw Boys Enjoy Camp Health Break Despite Heat

The Warsaw boys camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis stays healthy amid a heat wave. They endure a torrid day, extinguish a small blaze, and assist in camp duties under Sgt Leater Deg and Private M Kelly with W Rogers at headquarters. Big Forest railroad drinks and a Lina opera House manager’s inquiry about stock lines are noted in dispatches.

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