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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
Fractured excerpts reveal debates on Taft Foraker Roosevelt and Bryan within Fort Wayne politics. Notes on republican vs democratic alignments, bribes, and party strategy intermingle with advertisements and local meeting schedules.
Ohio shifted toward prohibition as 16 of 48 counties held dry elections and 21 counties voted to ban saloons. Majorities varied from several dozen to over two thousand, with Portsmouth and Ironton showing urban support and Gallia, Meigs, and Scioto counties moving to dry status. Twenty-eight saloons were armeted county by county.
Several hundred St. Patrick parishioners gathered at the Bt Hal nicks depot to welcome Father Joseph F. Deghd and his traveling companion Mr. McCarthy returning from Europe. Detroit express passengers delayed by landfall greeted them with joyous cheers, and a large crowd escorted the travelers to their homes amid Irish greetings. The party, including Weather Delaney and Mr. Quinlan, had spent four months roaming the continent. Father Delaney remained in New York with McCarthy for a few weeks while others visited, and the crowd praised the journey as instructive and heartfelt.
The Majestic show last night presented The Charity Ball to a packed house. Albert Agdivuss Fray Burton and Miss Proctor led strong performances with Mrs Crooks and family drawing smiles. The audience enjoyed the lively production and the cast’s evident effort.
Our Own Stock company under Wright Huntington presents The Charity Ball at the Majestic today with matinee and night showings. The company has grown in popularity and manager Rice offers surprisingly affordable prices, promising strong patronage and engaging performances from admired players.
The District Leader comes to the Majestic for Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee. Seats go on sale today for a show featuring political satire and buoyant chorus numbers. The plot centers on candidates ward heeler and reporters with a witty stage set and a group of well drilled, appealing chorus girls.
Fort Wayne audiences are invited to an afternoon and evening vaudeville festival at the Temple. The current review praises recent performances and highlights a feature titled Uppy's by WOain Marrow, a Western boy turning to a Quaker teacher's student.
A noisy review of the Casino film program describes the pictures as sensational with Terrible Ted Arta headlining a major act. The piece praises the orchestra led by Me Cagind and notes matinees from 2 pm and evening shows from 7 pm to 10 pm. The ad highlights Patterson Fletcher store’s role in the event.
A large Danville rally in support of Speaker Cannon drew hundreds as Congressman Sherman and Longworth urged re election. The event focused on Cannon's service in Congress and opposition to his rivals over interstate liquor issues, with McKinley and Wilson also voicing support.
A heated session centered on appointing a two chamber commission to probe charges against Governor Hank, with Willow and Knisely conflicting and Republicans accusing the governor of pressuring accusers. The assembly adjourned amid factions pledging further action as candidates for state offices attended the conference.
Conference speakers discuss party support or lack thereof for the Teague county option race. Leaders say temperance factions may mobilize without party machinery, while others claim the lione will organize locally. Election timing remains uncertain with countywide votes planned around the general election.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, spoke to workers at an auction in Indianapolis on Sept 29. He attacked the Sherman Antitrust Law and the Supreme Court ruling defining labor unions as organizations in restraint of trade, challenging the idea that unions are restraining forces.
garrett officials mayor jo tamme and alderman most gathered to discuss community projects. also thomas mekchiernudly attended a federation meeting at vincennes ris weeds. a lecture and charity screening were planned at bathory 1 to benefit midwin pay and friends. irving jone left for moreerstulige academy to pursue studies while others returned from gatshen with hernan bayer tn who faces desertion accusations from nun rover magy.
A local shop in Tremont area has been sold to Mr Seymour Colling of Omer Michigan. Mrs Calling and his family will occupy the Chars Port residence this week. Mr Calling, a former county official, is tied to the sale and plans to move soon.
Fragmentary OCR shows county clerk notices and names including Fouts, Sllek, Til, Wag, GulWall, Linshaw, and Mavis Athen. It references Me the Hendre Nek area and a list of persons involved in a local proceeding or notice with unclear terms and dates.
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