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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
8
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette notes escalating campaign rhetoric around Roosevelt and Debs with critique of party actions. It questions Republican subsidies and calls for accountability, while urging reverence for the presidency amid partisan turmoil.
The piece argues Roosevelt uses verbal pugilism in a campaign about trust influence and party flaws. It notes Foraker and Flaskell resignations, questions Democratic misfortune under party lines, and criticizes Police Commissioner Bingam s claim about criminals. It defends Jewish lawfulness while addressing antisemitic reactions.
Governor Cummins and Major Lacey join Taft supporters as the presidential hopeful campaigns through Clinton Des Moines and Plymouth church. Taft delivers brief remarks on Philippines tariff and receives strong welcome from Iowa GOP leaders while crowds pack meetings from Clinton to Des Moines.
Local readers report political activity with rallies at Hoagland and Monroeville tonight. Noted labor leaders are expected to attend as party organizers seek to reorganize and energize supporters.
In a lively campaign week Democrats push for a probe into alleged bribery tied to the county local option bill. Madison Township hosts rallies with Judge Erwin and Clyde Gandy. Monroeville and other towns forecast GOP speakers as Democrats boast rising enthusiasm while Republicans schedule multiple meetings and counterclaims.
Governor Haskell sent a letter to Chairman Norman Mack resigning as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. He cites the president and Hearst Wall Street allies attacking him and says he cannot remain connected to the committee while election issues and republican duplicity are debated. He notes support for Bryan and Kern and the need for honest government. He will return home and step away to avoid clouding the party’s real issues.
Missioners and Representative Springer push admission for grandchildren of deceased soldiers to the soldiers and sailors orphans home. Representative Watson of Huntington and Whitley proposes a road fund funded by a yearly tax on automobilists set at 15 or 20 dollars based on vehicle capacity. Senator Slack, democratic floor leader, offers to adjourn sine die at noon today, arguing no reason to continue session and spend public funds. Senator Moss of Vigo and Clay opposes the plan, noting the mining bill not yet considered. Senator Troemiller, republican floor leader, moves to table Slack's resolution and wins by a near party-line vote.
The resignation follows charges raised by Hearst and Roosevelt ally Bryan. Haskell claims resignation not an admission of truth and says Bryan did not ask him to quit. He met reporters in Chicago and prepared written answers to questions on the matter.
In Chicago Roosevelt faced questions about an alliance said to be linked to Muskogee Oklahoma. Haskell denied any organization connections and said he had no ties to the Standard Oil company. Bryan is due to arrive at 6:47 a.m. and will stay about two hours before heading to Madison Wisconsin.
A Chicago Inter Ocean story outlines Democratic plans to expose alleged Roosevelt campaign finance links and pressure Roosevelt to respond. It cites supposed that 4000 from a donor and ties to New York financiers. The piece frames Roosevelt as ready to confront Bryan and Taft as the polarizing party leaders.
The trial of John Baker, charged with complicity in the marshal Crey assassination, is set for January 11. Baker, arraigned yesterday, pleaded not guilty. defense by Wilmer Leonard and R K Erwin. State by Thomas. Other items note Roxie Roy granted divorce from Joseph Roy. Buckeye Paint and Varnish Company sues Frank L. Treep for 550. petitions for deceased status of J Moore. Thorace Mariotte sues Joseph B. Gage et al for 250. Baker W Pickens vs Farmers Mutual Insurance heard in Huntington. attorneys listed. Jacob Dunn trial presiding Judge Watkins. election of Democratic chairman Milo Feightner. Ferguson ditch viewing by Spindler and Schuckman. county commissioners in session. licenses issued to wed Julius Bork and Soptite Pratige.
William Robinson a well known Lafayette township farmer and long time Allen county resident died at his home after a year long illness. He was sixty seven and survived by his wife one son and four daughters. He helped found the local Methodist church and was a leading figure in township affairs. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 o'clock at Jeanson chapel with interment in Roanoke cemetery.
Haworth League of Arcola lecturesch will host a chicken supper in Belaron hall Saturday evening featuring stewed chicken mashed potatoes and hot biscuits. Lunch tonight offered at Pastine southwest corner Main and Barr by Lipes Evans props.
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