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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

4

Night Riders Convicted Spark Hope For Order In South

The Union City Tennessee trial returned six men guilty of murder in the first degree and two sentenced to twenty years for night-rider killings. Governor Patterson’s crackdown aided arrests and a fair verdict, with more trials anticipated. The piece notes opposition to capital punishment yet supports the extreme measure for this crime, and urges Kentucky authorities to pursue similar justice.

South Union City Tenn Tennessee Kentucky Patterson

Death of Fort Wayne jurist Judge Augustus A Chapin

Fort Wayne mourns the death of Judge Augustus A Chapin a landmark figure in Northern Indiana law. The long respected jurist served fifty years as a lawyer and judge in Allen County balancing profound legal knowledge with a warm genial character. His passing leaves a void in the bar and community where he was esteemed for integrity faith and public spirit.

Augustus A. Chapin Fort Wayne Indiana Judge Chapin Angola Kendallville Superior Court Allen County Chapin

Live Wire of County Option Law Sparks Political Debate

Governor Hanly calls the county option law a dangerous live wire that could electrocute any party if repealed. The measure gains broad support across Democrats and Republicans, with opponents arguing for reforms in party leadership and primary government.

Hanly Hughes New York The Rochester Herald Marshall Indiana Johnson Minnesota

Governor Marshall Advocates Higher Civic Virtues In Indiana

Governor Thomas R. Marshall in his inaugural address urges Indiana to pursue higher regard for the law and civic virtues. He calls for fidelity to the founders' ideals and a shared responsibility between state, society, and individuals to uphold government integrity.

Marshall Indiana Thomas R. Marshall

Insurgent Republicans Move to Oust Governor Deneen

In Illinois a partisan fight looms as insurgent Republicans threaten to unite with regular Democrats to oust Governor Deneen and seat Adlai Stevenson. The tense clash highlights a pivotal struggle shaping state leadership and party alignments amid the political battles of the era.

Indiana Senate Illinois Deneen Adlai Stevenson

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