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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

9

Phelps Nominated for Congress by Independence Party

Charles E. Phelps news dealer and prominent young businessman was nominated for congress by the Independence Party in the Twelfth district at a gathering in the Arcada building. Alexander Carthell was also nominated but declined for business reasons. State Secretary R M Isherwood of Delphi spoke on duties and how candidates gain public trust.

Independence Party Twelfth District Arcada Charles E. Phelps Congress Ti.v. Dickmen Alexander Carthell Carthell R. M. Isherwood Delphi Indianapolis Mr. Isherwood

Independence party rally endorses principles leaders say

Chairman Phelps says the Republican party lacks principles and vows an independence bid. He notes no chance for the current nominee to win or for funds from headquarters, announcing a full county ticket will be nominated next Friday. The candidate pledges a clean campaign for Congress and urges supporters to join.

Phelps Mr. Phelps Independence Party Congress

Police court notes court cases and local incidents

Adelaide residents clash with remarks over Gold Medal Flour while Max Wallace faces petit larceny charges for stealing a watch from A M Williams at Mort Warne fair. William Thatcher case delays on rape and petit larceny. Lelkauff Packing business a concern. Mrs Fannie Deréle fined for drunkenness. Nick Dolazan, ex-saloon keeper, arrested for wife beating. wife seeks confinement.

Max Wallace Petit Jarceny A. M. Williams William Thatcher Lelkauff Packing Company Fannie Deréle Nick Dolazan Rolling Mill Soliday Delany

New York Governor Hughes to Speak in Warsaw

Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York will deliver a brief address in Warsaw on Monday afternoon about 5 o clock. He is en route from Indianapolis to South Bend, and arrangements have been completed for the appearance.

Gov. Hughes New York Warsaw Hist Nowa Bureau Ind Charles &. F Hughes Indianapolis South Bend

Journal Gazette Moves to New Bass Building

The Journal-Gazette reports its office has moved to the Bass building on Clinton street. Sunday the old home was vacated, and once settled readers will be invited to tour one of the best arranged newspaper offices in the country. Telephone numbers remain the same. Call 18 day or night.

Journal-Gazettte Bass Clinton Street

Jefferson and Clinton win 1804 election amid Federalist decline

The 1804 presidential race ends with Jefferson and Clinton securing 162 electoral votes as Pinckney and King gain 14, signaling the Federalist collapse. Burr and Hamilton duel marks further political turmoil as New England Federalists festered. The era's party realignment reshapes U.S. elections under a new law requiring a harmonious President and VP.

Union Uicket Charles C. Pinckney South Carolina Rinfus King New York New York State Aaron Burr Clinton Burr Alexander Hamilton Hamilton Jefferson Pinckney King Connecticut Delaware Maryland Washington

Bryan Charges Roosevelt Over Square Deal in Indiana

In Terre Haute Indiana on September 24 Democrat William J Bryan denounced President Roosevelt for not giving the party a square deal and accused federal office holders of aiding Taft. He spoke at a baseball park then from the courthouse steps on labor trusts tariffs and campaign funding. He mocked Taft’s tariff pledge and argued powerful corporations fund campaigns to influence elections. Bryan arrived by 2 pm to cheering crowds then planned further stops before Chicago. The Adams Township Bird and Game association honored Henry Marhenke with resolutions praising his public service and sympathy to his family.

Terre Haute Ind William J. Bryat Roosevelt Base Ball Park Bryan Taft Mr. Taft Tuttig Bryan l American Yobacco Company American Gisenit Company Cincinnati Shelbyville Indianapolis Chicago Madison Wis Milwaukee Adams Township Bird and Game Association Henry Marhenke Marhenko Erlend Adams Township Michael Sileridan Henry Wartmann Edward Schnelker

Haskell Must Step Down and Out

Terre Haute Ind Sept 25 William J Bryan weighs charges by Hearst and Roosevelt against Governor C G N Haskell Oklahoma treasurer of the democratic national committee but declines to discuss the matter.

Terre Uauteh Ind William J. Bryan Win Hearst Roosevelt CG .N. Haskell Oklahoma Democratic National Committee

Reward Offered for Mailing List Theft Crime

The Journal-Gazette offers 500 dollars for information leading to the identification and conviction of those who stole a mailing list from the Journal-Gazette office. The reward is ready cash and confidentiality is promised. Angola Indiana September 25. Matilda Murphey, elderly widow of the late Theams Murphey, was found living alone in a derelict home on Fast Daily Varden street. She had been confined to an asylum in 1899 and released in 1900, with years of mental distress and no visible means of support. She expressed a wish to go to Chicago to sell property and the Sheriff advised her accordingly.

Journal-Gazette Journal- Gazette Journal - Gazette Company A. J. Moynihan, Pres Hist News Angola Ind Matilda Murphey Theams Murphey Sherif Willemar F. Ti. Ramsay Varden Street Chicago

Woman Returned to Asylum After Recommitment Plea

A local woman accompanied an official to dispose of her property and was housed at a county jail while arrangements proceeded. It emerged she had prior asylum history, and an application for recommitment was accepted by hospital authorities. She will be returned Saturday to the institution near Logansport, a case viewed as needing earlier official attention.

Murphy Logansport

City News Roundup of Local Notables and Incidents

City records show Histoner Joseph Murphy and Mayor Joe Wabash visiting on business yesterday. Attendant M C Chambers at the post office is convalescing after pneumonia. Charles Snider joins People's Drug Store after leaving Dreler drug. Township Trustee Cornelius Gearin improves after illness though still weak. Jacob Forbing, now of Kenton Ohio, visiting relatives in town for first time in 35 years. A runaway horse shattered a cement fence at Bert Parker’s. boy unharmed. Mrs Caroline C Paul, mother of H C Paul, has relapsed and is nearing death. Me CG A Thinkelberg plans a new Fairfield avenue home costing 16000 dollars. Federal Building decorators begin redecoration on the main floor as corridors fill with ladders and scaffolding.

Joseph Murphy Joe Wabash M.C Chambers Charles Snider People's Drug Store Ile Dreler Drug Store Cornelius Gearin Jacob Forbing Kenton Fort Wayne Bert Parker Fluntertown Parker Caroline C. Paul H.C. Paul A. Thinkelberg Fairfield Avenue Federal Building

Aged Men Seek Transport After Long Walk From Valparaiso

Cyrus Hughes, nearly eighty, applied to Township Trustees for transportation to Macomb claiming to have walked 199 miles from Valparaiso. He slept in barns and walked days on Edward Payson act. Also aided was John Krantz, seventy-nine, sent to the county infirmary as Deputy Gorman informed Tollywood, Cal.

Cyrus Hughes Trustoc Earin Macomb Valparaiso Edward Payson John Krantz Gorman Tollywood Cal Los Angeles Thad

Miss Mary Nichols Hosts Mrs Jennie Nichols at Home

Miss Mary Nichols of Lima entertained Mrs Jennie Nichols of Baker City Oregon with a pleasant afternoon gathering yesterday at her home A dainty luncheon was served and guests enjoyed a general social hour prior to Mrs Nichols departure for her retina home Monday

Kiet Lima Tid Mary Nichols Jennie Nichols Baker City Oregon

Typhoid fever hits POD area. local notes and visits

Typhoid fever is prevalent with eight cases under treatment. The piece lists local visitors from Oakwood, Fort Wayne, and Wells County. It notes church attendance changes, vacation, and upcoming events, including a Sunday school convention at Antioch Lutheran church and multiple family visits. Prices for fuel wood and a local telegraph line change are also mentioned.

Ind Mercer George Morton Levi Griffith Oakwood Fort Wayne Charles My Wells County Newcomb Miss Mason Bluffton Cliss Mason Epworth League Newtom Pennsylvania Marion Smith Clem Warne Simon Somers Jacob Reiling David Wiser Loretta Henry Reiling Charley Prange Edna William Hoenisel Fort Warne Frank Meehur Robert Mercer Crooked Lake LM. Erick Mis White Pigeon Mich John A. Morton Belfountaine Morton Marlon Township Sunday School Association Antioch Luttheran Church J. W. Fonner

Tracks Joined on Columbia Avenue Parks to Close

The traction company completed the final concrete pour on Columbia Avenue and will open it to traffic by Sunday as paving resumes next week toward Mast Lewis Street. Boyd Park between Wabash and Peru will close though other parks stay open, and Robison Park plant distributions will shift to beautify interurban depots.

Traction Company Columbia Avenue Columbia Avenue 18 Mast Leawis Street Boyd Park Wabash Peru Robison Park

Admiral Coffee Chief Spoke Thoughts to Wormcastle

Polvo Chief Ankenbruck told saloonkeeper Wormcastle where to ban minors after police court. He faced a charge of allowing minors in his business as it continued until this morning. The saloon man argued his niece face, but was warned that a radical change in the tavern's conduct was required or the license would be forfeited.

Polvo Ankenbruck Wormcastle

Miss Alma Dodane Given Pleasant Surprise

Miss Alma Dodane was surprised by friends for her birthday anniversary in Decatur Indiana on September 25. Pedro won the principal game of the evening and music by Miss Lettie Lang accompanied the festivities. Refreshments of ice cream cake and fruit were served as those present enjoyed the party.

Kist Decatur Ind Alma Dodane Pedro Lettie Lang

Emma Gillig Birthday Surprise Celebrated by Adams County Friends

About seventy five of Miss Emma Gillig's friends from Adams County gathered to surprise her on her birthday. After a hearty welcome they escorted her to her parents' home two and a half miles southeast of town. The party then moved to the Gillig residence where ample amusements and a merry time were enjoyed into the evening.

Rosa Colghin Miss Kuln Edith Ervin Gertrude Bremierkamp Mae Weber Anna Parent Kiettle Lang Lizale Kortenbier Nora V Weber Briana Gillig Leona Harting Weber Blanche Ervin Agnes Vena Parent Bertha Johns Schurger Messrs Hermann Roman Parent Fred Coldit Harting Frank Parent John Colghin Albine Smith Kid Paret John Weber Andy Schurger Clem Heideman Albert Smith Mort Wayné Emma Gillig Adams County Emma

Revival of famed field taps 250 barrels daily near Geneva

Geneva Ind Sept 25 A long-dormant oil field near Geneva has been revived by a large gusher on the Eterry Fogle farm near New Corydon. The well is among the best struck in the Geneva area in years and now yields about 250 barrels per day.

Senrey Kist Geneva Ind Offield Eterry Fogle New, Corydon

Decatur Bridegroom Weds Muncie Girl in Home Ceremony

John Jones Jr son of Mr and Mrs Toho Jones Sr of Decatur married Miss Mabel Monroe of Muncie at the bride's parents home. Jones a Decatur High and Muncie Business College graduate recently joined the L. Eagle railroad as a stenographer. Attendants included Mr and Mrs John Nelson Jah Walters and Dee Jones.

Kisl Decatur Ind John Jones, Jr T. EL & Wy Jones Decatur High School Muncie Business College John Nelson Jah Walters Dee Jones City

Judge Vernon Van Fleet to Hear Massena Case

Vernon Vanfleet of the Superior Court at Elkhart will hear the case against Rey Massena of Pierceton charged with misappropriating 1,600 dollars belonging to Kosciusko County while serving as deputy county treasurer in 1900. The trial may begin Monday, September 25.

Kist Warsaw Ind Oottdge Vernon Vanfleet Elkhart Cass Rey Massena Pierceton Korciuska ‘Toanty

One Third of Your Life in Bed Health Note

A bloated ad warns that one third of life is spent in bed and criticizes impure soaps that sour sheets. It promotes Wpsh day Fusy Task Soap as pure and sanitary with a soft creamy lather to keep bedding fresh and smelled to resemble shrine purity.

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C. E. Phelps Adelaide George Clinton Clnton John Adams New England Louisiana Col. Bryan Indiana Bin National Haskell MR Marhenke Bank At the U. S United States Allen County City of City News Lima Lau THE POE News George Fonner Marcellus Rauner Ie House Ernest Steupenhagen Decatur Telephone Company Plequa Road Winchester Road Perrine-Armstrong CO Bell Phone Seelberg Chief Alma Dodane Vernon van Fleet Massena Gase
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