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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

7

Bribe Charge Raised Against Governor and Senator Wickwire

Indianapolis dispatch reports W. S. Wells of Allen County stating a house resolution will be offered to probe a Knifely bribery charge against Governor Hanly and Senator Wickwire. Wells expects the measure to call for investigation by the Marion County grand jury.

Indianapolis Ind W. S. Wells Allen County Hanty Wickwire Wells Mason County Grand Jury Searles

Knisely Answers to Charge of Bribery

A brief affidavit by Luther W. Knisely a DeKalb County legislator outlines claims of an offered $32,000 to influence his vote on a county local option measure. He describes a meeting with Governor J Frank Hanly and Senator Thomas Wickwire, detailing the alleged bribe and its connection to party leaders as Democrats condemn the bribery charge.

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Masons Will Come Today For Impressive Visit

Officials expect a distinguished group of masons to arrive today and be met by committees. They will be escorted to the Masonic Temple where they will be entertained, reflecting the community’s ceremonial hospitality.

Masonic Temple

March Parade Parade Forming at Masonic Temple and Route Through City

The parade forms at the Masonic Temple on Cinco Street this afternoon. It travels south of Clinton to Warenington, east on Washington, then south on Webster, crossing Broadways and Waene to Web and Ester, finishing near Beardlets. Various masonic divisions and lodges, led by officers from Indiana and Fort Wayne, participate with bands and a special Scottish Rite procession arriving from Indianapolis.

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Governor Hanly Enters Indiana Campaign to Support Republicans

Governor Hanly agrees to actively participate in the Republican campaign across districts in Indiana. Leaders hail his readiness to travel and speak, boosting party orators as Hearst and Hearst allies plan Petersburgh visits. Macknall also signals ongoing cross-state campaigning and responses to Democratic proposals.

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State Prohibition Delegation Presses Senate Committee

A delegation of Grant county business leaders and ministers visited Indianapolis to urge the state wide prohibition measure be reported from the senate committee for passage rather than let it die in neglect. They targeted Senator Stephenson of Fulton county, urging action and naming leaders John Ratiff Ely Coggshell William Lemfester Rev Elwood Scott Rev Fo Ww Kent Robert L. Smith George H. Kiger L. M. Hoagwood Albert McKeever Eugene Wilson and Charles E. Coffin.

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Governor Hanly to Aid Party as Speaker

Fragmented text shows Governor Hanly planned to aid his party as speaker. Source mentions upcoming stump speeches and party support, with garbled lines indicating a campaign context and possible state-level political activity.

Hanly

Notable Debate Over Postal Savings and Bank Guaranty

The convention debated postal savings banks and a bank guaranty plan. Wisconsin's Sonnmet supported guaranty while opposing postal savings, arguing it would flood the nation with thousands of banks. Myron T Herrick presented opposing views and critiqued the postal savings scheme as risky to the banking system.

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Farewell drink death at distant site

The text reports a person named Charles Biles found dead by a river or roadside area after taking a farewell drink. It notes a disturbed scene with mentions of a march and a local school or group context, but many fragments are garbled. The piece references a chase by authorities and a possible vehicular incident during the surrounding events.

Roosevelt Campaign Swing In Indiana Amid Front-Loaded Rallies

In Indianapolis, the state Republican headquarters announced Teddy Roosevelt and allies will tour Indiana to bolster the ticket. A large parade preceded a Taylor rally as Judge Taylor spoke, defending party policies and criticizing past charges. The event opened Allen County’s campaign season with a lengthy procession, patriotic decorations, and performances by local volunteers.

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County option campaign ends at Van Wert rally

The county option campaign in Van Wert OH closed with a large rally led by Governor Hanley of Indiana. He urged the elimination of liquor traffic as temperance forces claim gains in the past week while wets and drys remained hopeful of victory.

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Haskell Plans Suit Against Fears Amid National Turmoil

Governor Chath Gasket addressed citizens at the Royal Kotele amid a political uproar. Haskell announced a suit against fears as tensions rise over Democratic state committees and calls for unity in Ohio.

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