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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1908

Page

3

Republicans Name Members of State Committee

The meeting was led by Captain Ira B. Myers of Miami county with Marion Evans absent. Milton J. Krause of Peru elected secretary as Republicans adopt resolutions endorsing Roosevelt's policy, Fairbanks for president, and Governor Hanly.

Ira B. Myers Miami County Marion Evans Marion Milton J. Krause Peru Roosevelt Charles W. Fairbanks J. Frank Hanly

Fifth District Republicans Re-elect Chapin Chairman

In Greencastle Indiana on January 14 the Fifth district Republicans in convention re elected Daniel Chapin as district chairman by acclamation. They adopted resolutions praising Vice President Fairbanks Governor Hanly and Senators Hemenway and Beveridge and praising President Roosevelt. Senator Thomas T. Moore presided and several speeches were given.

Greencastle Ind Daniel Chapin W. Fairbanks Hanly Hemenway Beveridge Roosevelt Thomas T. Moore

Evansville GOP Re-elects Phelps Darby Chairman

Evansville Indiana January 14 Republican district convention re elected Phelps Darby as chairman. Delegates adopted resolutions commending Vice President Charles W Fairbanks urging his nomination for president and praising Senators Beveridge and Hemenway and Governor Hanly.

Evansville Ind Phelps Darby Charles W. Fairbanks Beveridge Hemenway Hanly

Paoli native elected Third district Republican chairman

In New Albany Indiana on January 14 Joseph Thorp of Paoli was chosen district chairman by acclamation. Resolutions endorsed Vice President Fairbanks for the nomination and supported President Roosevelt administration Governor Hanly and Indiana U S senators.

New Albany Ind Joseph Thorp Paoli Fairbanks Roosevelt Hanly United States Indiana

Tripp Chosen Fourth District Chairman in Columbus

In Columbus Indiana on January 14 Albert Tripp of North Vernon was selected district chairman with no opposition. The Fourth district Republicans adopted resolutions endorsing Vice President Fairbanks for the presidency.

Columbus Ind Albert Tripp North Vernon Fairbanks

Haas elected Sixth district Republican chairman at convention

Cambridge Ind Jan 14 Edgar M Haas of Richmond was chosen district chairman without opposition at the Sixth district Republican convention. Resolutions endorsed Charles W Fairbanks for president and James E Watson for governor.

Cambridge City Ind Edgar M. Haas Richmond Charles W. Fairbanks James E. Watson

Eighth District Republicans Meet in Winchester

In Winchester Indiana the Eighth district Republicans convened and formed committees before a noon recess. Dr Newcomer of Hlwood was expected to be chair at the afternoon session and was elected without opposition. Resolutions supported the presidency.

Winchester Ind Newcomer Hlwood Newcombe Fairbanks

Dinwiddie Re elected Indiana Ninth District Chairman

Lebanon Ind Jan 14 Republicans in the Ninth district re elected George R Dinwiddie of Frankfort as district chairman with no opposition. Resolutions endorsed Vice President Fairbanks for the presidency and commended the two senators the governor and Representative Landis.

Lebanon Ind George R. Dinwiddie Frankfort Fairbanks Landis

Wickey Elected Chairman of Tenth District Republicans

Andrew J. Wickey of Laporte was chosen chair man of the Tenth district Republicans with no opposition. Henry W. Marshall, retiring chairman, opened the meeting. Wickey also chairs the Laporte County Republican committee.

Lafayette Ind Andrew J. Wickey Lapore Henry W. Marshall Laporte County Republican Committee

Moorman Named Republican State Committee Member in Thirteenth

South Bend Indiana January 14 John L Moorman of Kbox selected by Thirteenth district Republicans as a state committee member with no opposition. Resolutions endorsed Vice President Fairbanks for president Representative Brick in Congress and Charles W Miller for the gubernatorial nomination.

South Bend Ind John L. Moorman Kbox Moorman Fairbanks Roosevelt Brick Congres Chas. W. Miller

Great Fleet Officers Welcomed in Rio Visit

The officers commanding the powerful fleet from a friendly northern nation are greeted in Rio Brazil. Admiral Thomas gives thanks as the group attends a banquet at Dr Penna’s residence later visiting Mr Dudley’s home. Luxurious illuminations, arc lamps, and flower decorations mark the event with high officials and naval staff present.

Brazil Thomas Penna Dudley Brazilian Minist Marine Ndval-Staff Nisi F

Cough Cure Sells Record Volume This Season

sales exceed prior seasons with two thirds of buyers new to patent medicines, indicating growing trust in the remedy and its reputational strength among first time customers.

Expert testimony details Thaw case and memory

Witnesses describe Thaw as a slow thinking volatile youth with an irrational mind. Koehler, who mentored hundreds of boys, recalls Thaw as a pale troubled figure used as a grim example in lessons. The judge sustained objections as Thaw grew irritated during cross examination.

Thaw Jerome Bingham J.rome Grich Koehler

Thaw Trial Defense Promises Insanity Evidence

Martin W. Littleton, Thaw's chief counsel, opened with a sensational plan to prove Harry K. Thaw insane at the time of the Stanford White killing. He outlined hereditary insanity, early life oddities, and doctors from Europe ready to testify. District Attorney Jerome fought to keep the story of Evelyn Nesbit and White from the jury while defending the defendant's sanity.

New York Martin W. Littleton Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Jerome Mr. Littleton Evelyn Thaw Justice Dowling Garvan Littleton Europe Thaw Globe Rome Monte Carlo London White Providence Wii Paxson Smith

Thaw Case Opens as Prosecution Restates Murder Details

In New York the state rests its direct case against Harry K Thaw for the Stanford White murder. James Clinch Smith, White's brother in law and eye witness, testifies amid cross examination. The defense plans an extended rebuttal while Mrs Thaw may attend the trial.

New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Jerome Martin W. Littleton Thaw James Clinch Smith White Smith Garvan Madison Square Garden Littleton A. Russell Peabody Pittsburg Wall Street Ocean Evelyn Thaw Josiah Thaw George L. Carnegie Walker H. Volkening John T. Deemar Shaw Family Thomas McCaleb Truxton Beale Mr. Smith California Mr. Littleton

List of local businessmen and their occupations

A compiled roster lists Charles F. Gremmels ship broker foreman Arthur R. Naething ing baker George W Cary dry goods salesman George C Rupprecht sales John H Holbert dealer in mineral waters David FE Arrowsmith manager William F Doolittle auditor's clerk William H McHugh clerk Frank J Howell manufacturer William Burck assistant secretary Y M C A Francis Dovale real estate dealer James A Hooper dealer in meats and provisions

Charles F. Gremmels Arthur R. Naething George W. Cary George C. Rupprecht John H. Holbert David FE. Arrowsmith William F. Doolittle William H. McHugh Frank J. Howell William Burck Francis Dovale James A. Hooper

Thaw Trial Jury Seated as Case Set to Open

Attorneys take a day off to review testimony as the Thaw trial nears opening. Assistant District Attorney Garvin will begin with the people's case proving the killing of Stanford White by Harry K Thaw. The jury, already selected, faces tight security and a swift five day start to the long battle.

New York Thaw Garvin Stanford White Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Mr. Littleton Jerome Littleton Dowling

Poe News Roundup Shows Local Visits and Church Notices

Mr and Mrs Harley Somers stayed with S J Snider near White Pigeon Mich from Tuesday to Saturday. Local clergy transfers include John Valentine Victor Snarr and Mrs Arthur Mullen joining area churches. Charles Fuhrman did Decatur business. Mrs Messmann visited Woodburn, Abe Kriegh ill with pneumonia. George Adair fished at Silver Lake and Neaal Crowl moved to a Wells Co farm near Calyville. Rev J S Newcombe bragged of trapping rabbits. J C Archbold of Fort Wayne visited family in Poe. LaGrange lacks a marshal or peace officer. A Stephens was relieved from marshal and street commissioner duties.

J. C. Archbold Fort Wayne James Drage

Committee 10 Urge Canal Before Congress

A Huntington meeting at the Commercial club led to the appointment of a five member committee to travel to Washington and press Congress on the Toledo to Chicago deep waterway via Fort Wayne. They seek a preliminary survey and cost estimates with support from local leaders and lawmakers.

Commercial Club P. A. Randall Charles S. Bush Frank B. Taylor Washington Congressional Committee On Toledo Chicago Fort Wayne Huntington Burton Gilliams Cleveland Rivers and Harbors Committee Congress Committee On Railways and Canals Davisson Wisconsin C.S. Bush J. B. Kenner J. M. Robinson Robert S. Taylor W. L. Taylor Indianapolis Hosey W. A. Branyan

Fort Wayne district conference to convene in Decatur

The Fort Wayne district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene in Decatur on March 2 for a three day session. Dr Edwin Holt Hughes of DePauw University will deliver the principal address.

Fort Wayne The Methodist Episcopal Church Decatur Edwin Holt Hughes DePauw University Alice V. Geisinger Garrett Joseph Geisinger Auburn David B. Pearson Wilmington Township New Home Telephone Company Hamilton Allen Whitley Noble Wells Adams Albert Egly Georgie Bates Alvin Klopfenstein Frank Klopfenstein Julius Gehrig B. W. Shelton Union Township First National Bank Nappanee Township Board of Finance Bank Corporation William J. Sheak Joseph Glenowich C. E. Downends Mr. Glenowich Glenowish Dan Teachout Kendallville BE. B. Poiner Andrews Promain

Crown roast and elaborate desserts in a 1910 menu

A menu features crown roast of lamb with bone ends wrapped and center potatoes, followed by cream cheese arranged with colored balls, pistachio ice cream, and a double recipe by Hannis M. Farmer. Also included are Fish Timbales with Oyster, Banana and Pimento Salad, Harlequin Ices, and various soups and puddings.

Hannis M. Farmer

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Tripp Dinwiddie Great Fleet Rio Meyer Meyer Brothers Co POE News Sentinel LaGrange A. Stephens Poiner Louis J. Gengier John Mager Christ Beehler Peter Behler Charles Helferstey George Shondel Northern Dutton
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