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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
13
Ignatius J. Dunn places Bryan’s name high in eloquent tribute calling him honest, courageous and a true democracy exponent. The speech sparks a broader demonstration for the Sage of Fairview and signals renewed partisan energy.
Hon Ignatius J Dunn delivers Bryan nomination speech at the Democratic National Convention. He portrays a crisis of plutocracy threatening liberty, praises Bryan as honest, fearless, and thoroughly informed, and declares Nebraska and the nation rally behind him. Bryan presented as the standard bearer for reform and the people's leader.
A woman with a bullet lodged in her brain was operated on at St. Joseph hospital by Dr. Maurice Rosenthal. The procedure restored nerve function and the patient is improving, with recovery expected. The patient’s name and residence are withheld. she is wife of a southern state banker. The bullet entered during a failed suicide attempt six months earlier and later caused paralysis.
A jury found that Genevieve Schulte had no cause to fear her mother Maria Schulte in a surety of the peace case. The sealed verdict was opened Friday morning in city court and Mrs. Schulte was released from bond. Other proceedings included fines for John Morning for assault and battery and orders for Charles Ball and Charles Clancy, with additional minor fines for Eli Hart.
Billy Alter, collector for the Daily News, was at John Moring’s house on Hanna and Wallace streets Wednesday to collect a bill when a woman fell or was thrown from a second story window onto his new straw hat. Police arrived with a patrol wagon. the assailant Livingston and the woman fled, leaving Alter to claim a new hat.
Representative James S. Sherman plans to retire as chairman of the Republican congressional committee to focus on his national candidacy for vice president. Senator Hemenway and Representative McKinley reported the decision after meetings with William H. Taft. Departure and successor details are unclear, with announcements possible in Chicago as Cannon travels between Utica and Danville.
Senator Hemenway and Representative McKinley left Hot Springs for Washington after discussing strategy with Judge Taft and other party leaders. George R. Sheldon, newly elected treasurer of the Republican National Committee, arrived to meet Taft and Hitchcock. Sheldon denied seeking to evade the New York campaign fund law and suggested contributions could be routed regionally without listing them in New York books.
Attorney General Wade Ellis traveled to Hot Springs Virginia to discuss a tentative offer for the job of assistant attorney general of the United States. He will also confer with Representative Theodore Burton about Burton's bid for the U S Senate seat to replace Senator Foraker.
Members of Fort Wayne company D Third Regiment Indiana National Guard placed on the Second battalion rifle team after three days of marksman tests at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Sergeant Dallas Willford earned a regimental team spot with 222 points. Captain C F Driesback scored 154. Sergeant H W Egley and privates Nickerson and Taylor also competed. Angola contingent also attended arriving Wednesday evening and staying at Randall. Homer Hill of Garrett died Thursday in DeKalb County from tuberculosis.
St Paul Minn July 10 Governor Johnson will back William J Bryan for the presidency. He said he would do all in his power to aid Bryan and sent a telegram of congratulation to Lincoln Neb confirming his support signed John A Johnson.
Judge Gray telegrammed Hon. Wm. J. Bryan in Lincoln to offer hearty congratulations. He said he would not accept the vice presidential nomination under any circumstances even if tendered by acclamation.
The city of Ligonier awarded Olds Construction of Fort Wayne the contract for its new municipal lighting system including arc lamps and three phase generators. Bids were re-opened June 18 after April 21 reviews, with Olds prevailing after close competition. The plant will have water-tube boilers Corliss engines and enclosed arc lamps, ready by December 1 in the waterworks pumping station.
Hon. Thomas R. Marshall Democratic nominee for governor will speak at a gathering of Twelfth district bankers at the Anthony Wayne club next Thursday afternoon. T. F. Wentz will preside with speakers including R. B. Oglesbee Andrew Smith C. H. Worden and Charles McCulloch. The event includes an automobile tour of Marshall and a 6:30 dinner for district bankers and guests.
C Tresselt and Sons on Clinton Street purchased their first shipment of new wheat, 851 bushels, from Marion township farmer C F Basig. The grain yielded from 40 acres with excellent quality, and 84 cents per bushel was paid. Market release is early for the season, with corn and wheat crops expected to come in about three weeks sooner than usual.
Fairview Lincoln Neb July 1 crowds gathered for home day as supporters from Normal Lancaster county Lincoln and outlying districts packed the Bryan residence. The crowd of about two thousand cheered as Mr. and Mrs. Bryan spoke from the steps appealing for unity among Republican neighbors and avoiding political issues.
William J. Bryan accepts the Democratic nomination for president and pledges singleness of purpose, stating he will not seek a second term. The moment follows dawn as reporters and family surround him, with his former law partner A. R. Talbot among the first to offer congratulations.
James M. Henry, Republican district chairman, confirms news from Indianapolis that President Roosevelt likely will spend three September days in Indiana for speeches and may give one address in Fort Wayne. Fellow district leaders and local figures travel to the Denver convention and an Auburn Republican convention date is set for August 21 to renominate Rep. C. C. Gilliams. An effort to organize a Fort Wayne Young Men's Republican club is under way led by Sarpenter, Barry, Ninde, Geake, VanSweringen, and Porter.
A Fort Wayne committee of the Frances Williard branch of the W C T U presented a petition to the Allen County Board of Commissioners seeking a rest room for women in the court house. The monster petition bears 2500 signatures from across Allen County and asks the east room in the north wing on the first floor be designated as a warm, well lit waiting area with a matron. The group notes many favor the northwest ground floor room used as the sheriff's office for better street views and access.
W J Bryan lauded by Nebraska delegates in Lincoln as he thanks the convention for the strong show of support. He and reporters watch rapid bulletins as telegrams circulate, then shares a watermelon break before resuming reflections on the tribute. Governor Folk of Missouri sends congratulations for the great ovation. Thieves rob Kendallville hardware store stealing $260 in revolvers and gatlery goods.
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