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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

11

Government Files A Petition For Oil Rehearing

The United States petitions for a rehearing in the Standard Oil Indiana case, arguing the appellate ruling misstates evidence and construction of the Elkins Act. It asserts that each carload shipment is a separate offense and urges Supreme Court guidance to preserve rebate law enforcement.

Chicago United States Court of Appeals Standard Oil Company of Indiana Bonaparte Frank B. Kellogg Edwin W. Sims United States James H. Wilkerson Landis Lenox Mass Grosscup Seaman Baker Roosevelt Court of Appeals Standard Oil Company Chicago & & Alton Railway Company East St. Louis Jaols St. Loulis Missouri Publihed Ana St. Louis Artoelly St. Ian Wiul Conseo Ae Standard Conepany Bogardus Hollands Alton Court of Epecats Supreme Court Armour Packing Company Circuit Court of Appeals Mhis New Jersey Standard Oil Company of Indiana Brandera of Company of Indiana Sandia

Court urges reargument over excessive fines ruling

A legal petition argues the opinion misstates the record and undermines enforcement of statutes. Charles J. Bonaparte and aides request a reargument to correct legal standards on shipper knowledge and offense counts and to align with Supreme Court language.

Rulng Supreme Court Charles J. Bonaparte Frank B. Kellogg

Good Roads Expert to Lecture in Fort Wayne

Postmaster R B Hanna secures U S government approval for M O Eldridge good roads expert to deliver a public address in Fort Wayne likely September 3. He will show long lasting road construction and economical methods, with a sizable audience planned and officials arranging details after a letter from J E Pennypacker Jr confirms schedules and instructions before Eldridge leaves Tennessee.

R. B. Hanna United States M. O. Eldridge Fort Wayne Eldridge Hanna Washington, D. C Ind C. C. Gilliams

Gilhams Renominated by Acclamation at Auburn

Hon Clarence C. Gilhams of Lagrange secures Republican renomination for Twelfth district congress by acclamation at Auburn. Watson campaigns nearby as party platform endorses Taft Sherman Roosevelt and Gilhams. pledges include protection, farm relief, eight hour workday, and veterans’ claims.

Sentinel Auburn Ind Clarence C. Gilhams Lagrange Congress Gilliams James E. Watson Indiana Taft Sherman Gilhams Hanly Henry Opera House James M. Henry Fort Wayne Swineford Opera House Henry Leoi W. Welker Albion J. L. Buchanan Auburn Dispatch Welker Charles R. Lane Sidney K. Garnard Lagrange County William Meiser Whitley County F. B. Park Noble County J. A. McCartney Steuben County Charles Emanuel DeKalb County Gillolms Resolutions Committee Twelfth Congressional District Republican Party Theodore, Roosevelt Patform Chicago Clarence C. Gilliams Civi Roosevelt Committee of Agriculture National House of Representatives National Democratic Democratic Party Wehkehs Cline Cyrug Cline McKinsey Germany

Boy Injured In Vehicle Collision On Hanna and Lyttenfield

Alfred Wermuth fifteen son of Charles R Wermuth was slightly hurt when his wheel collided with a car carrying Charles Pask George Beamer and Walter Duest at Hanna and Lyttenfield streets. The three men were arrested by Patrolman Dickson for speeding and released on their own recognizance. The boy suffered a bruised leg and fright but no serious injuries were reported.

Alfred Wermuth Charles R. Wermuth Suttenfield Street Charles Pask George Beamer Walter Duest Dickson Hanna and Lyttenfield Street

Wreck on Lake Shore Tracks Near La Porte

A westbound freight train on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad hit obstructions early today at La Porte Indiana. The wreck appeared caused by a pile of fish plates spiked down and suggested an earlier effort to derail a mail and express train.

Miss Sperry Seeks Leave to Study in Rome

Miss Caroline M. Sperry, Latin teacher at Fort Wayne high school, is touring Europe and asks the school board for consent to stay abroad until February. She plans to enter a classical school in Rome starting October, which would keep her from the first term here. The board granted the request and is arranging coverage with substitute teachers.

Caroline M. Sperry Fort Wayne High School Europe Rome

Elijah Brown Dies. Early Life in Onondaga County Noted

Bragtus Elijah Brown of Angola dies aged about 80. Born 1835 in Onondaga County New York, he was raised by Native American guardians after infancy. Funeral arrangements pending.

Bragtus Elijah Brown Angola Onondaga County

Seventy miners die in Maypole mine blast at Wigan

A British coal mine disaster leaves all seventy men entombed with no survivors expected. Four rescued earlier were in a neighboring building. Ventilation repairs follow the blast as rescuers face gas and fire, with many bodies recovered and families awaiting word at the pit head.

Wigan England Maypole

Farmers Day At Park Draws 6000 In City Crowd

The Robison park Farmers Day drew over 6000 people from the city and surrounding territory. About 4000 rode streetcars and the rest arrived by car. The event featured a baby show won by Thelma Scoles, balloon ascent by Prof Treitt, and multiple family reunions including the Gorrells, Harwood Spencer, and Spanglers with music and speeches throughout the afternoon.

Robison Park Treitt Gorrells Harwood-Spencer Thelma B. J. Griswold Charles Williams Miss Jenkinson George D. Crane Thelma Scoles Bee Scoles Pearl Davis Ralph Davis West Williams Street Glenn Fulkerson Wallen Harry Dial H. C. Moore Prof. Treitt Prof. Trejtt Indiana Gerrell Myrtle Other Nichollis Harry Nichollis Mra. Zimmerman Denaliter Hasel Maysville Helen Gorrell New Haven Mest Gorrell Harry A. Rees Joe Frensiver Adam Grai

Woman Attacked on Leesburg Road Near Arcola

Mrs. Harshbarger of the John Rath farm near Arcola was insulted by a man on the Leesburg road. Police searched the area but could not locate the suspect, who fled into a corn field after being confronted. The frighted woman reported to Sheriff and police, with officers scouring the vicinity.

Walter Lohane Davis Street Dickson George Stradel Ward Hall Anybogy Faisd

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