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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Fort Jay listing daily and Sunday editions with cursive city names and street references. Mentions September 24, 1808, and mail in advance.
Fragmented text mentions Cyrus Cline, Fore, Lane, Tate, and Larner in a garbled account of congressional tickets and personal writing duties. References to Senate dread of daily pay and clerical work hint at political and scholarly struggles amid unclear chronology and names.
A garbled letter discusses urgent treasury actions in Washington and alleged public mismanagement. The writer accuses officials of delaying audits, causing suffering, and harming public trust. The text hints at political intrigue, misused funds, and calls for accountability by named persons.
Mrs Carrie Nation of Hansas visited the city yesterday for a short stay. She spoke at the Wabash station and critiqued local affairs, then planned to depart for Avonts Voelier before heading to Toteda to speak that evening.
A reunion of the Thirtieth Regiment Indians infantry held in Morrowville drew about 150 attendees. Rev I A West led the invocation, with other speakers including Rev J Is Cook, MP HL Full of Chicago, J Ne Ollavine of Cromayent, and Milley of Fadiaapulls. A campfire gathering followed at the Mechodirt church.
Washington dispatch notes on Indiana inventors securing patents. Names include Braybrook, Dann, Mallen, and Weleh among others, with references to instruments, telegraphic brakes, and gear markings. The fragmentary text mentions locations such as Nappanee and Wee Neworrsthy, reflecting patent activity and inventor recognition in late September.
Mark L De Motte a local resident of Valparaiso Indiana died this morning at his home after an illness. Born in Troyville Indiana he had lived in the area for many years and was known as a contractor. The report notes his passing occurred September 23 at his residence in Valparaiso.
A garbled historical notice references the Wayne Journal Gazette and a commission expiry for a notary. It mentions August dates, a canal gazette, and names like M. J. Moynihan and a Mr Moynihan, with unclear roles and a commission expiry in 1908. The text is heavily corrupted and provides few readable facts.
New York on September 23 reports a Democratic national meeting line up to use influence for Governor Haskell’s resignation. The articles claim revenue purifications linked to his administration as Oklahoma governor and connections to Prairie at Conmuiting, a Standard Oil subsidiary.
Guthrie Olds Sept. 23 The Democratic Attorney General Charles West accuses President Roosevelt of downplaying Gov. Haskell's alleged Standard Oil ties. West says he informed the governor on April 23 of Prairie Oil and Gas injunctions and that action coincided with the governor's Denver trip, alleging prearrangement and rushed pipe laying during the governor's absence.
Okin Sept 21 Governor Haskell issued a statement to the Associated Press reacting to President Roosevelt's letter to William J Bryan regarding four charges against Haskell. He contends the Prairie Oil and Gas franchise issue shows Roosevelt's supposed stupidity and defends his actions as lawful under existing franchise terms. He asserts no wrongdoing connected to Standard Oil and criticizes attempts to reinterpret state power and federal authority in relation to the franchise and territorial status.
A tense exchange criticizes federal action on gas line franchises and a veto fight over child labor bills. The speaker accuses the president of overreach in local affairs, notes opposition from union leaders, and alleges political motives behind state university cuts and land dispute cases involving Indian lands and guardians.
A fragmented account argues Roosevelt ousted a trusted Stiles marshal for voting for a Democrat, then appointed a cousin to replace him. The speaker accuses the president of threatening constitutional rights and trading favors for policy changes favoring labor and curbing special interests. The diatribe laments prior threats and calls for restoring dignity.
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