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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

11

Bryan Strong in East as Missouri backs Bryan for President

Washington May 1 Representative David DeArmond of Missouri told the District of Columbia Democratic association that Missouri will support W J Bryan unanimously at Denver. Rep Hughes of New Jersey echoed support saying Bryan may win more votes in New York and New Jersey than any other Democrat and that many in Missouri view Bryan as the logical candidate.

Washington David DeArmond Missouri District of Columbia Democratic Association W. J. Bryan Denver Bryan DeArmond Mr. Bryan Bryan Strong East Representative Hughes New Jersey New York Democratic Party

Senator Jeff Davis Speech Echoes Across Washington

Washington May 2. Washington laughs at Senator Jeff Davis Arkansas over his speech to suppress pools and trusts. The verbose manuscript, possibly written by Davis himself, shows bizarre diction and grandiose rhetoric. Extracts reveal anti pomp and calls for steadfast public spirit amid opulent temptations.

Washington Jeff Davis Arkansas United States Senate Davis Tillman Palmesa

Unbridled journalism and defiance in a fiery manifesto

A violent, accusatory tirade rails at a hostile press and political enemies. The speaker denounces “imps of self and greed,” pledges to defend liberty and republican virtue, and condemns slander while invoking George Washington and American independence. The excerpt ends with calls to restore the republic and unite.

George America George III George Washington Republic Senate

Indiana Onion Growers Prepare to Organize in Northeast District

Charles S. Bush of this city urges northeastern Indiana onion growers to form an association to seek better market conditions. The district including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, DeKalb and Noble counties produces over 1,000,000 bushels annually. Allen county yields about 5,000. The plan aims to centralize sales through a single agent to stabilize markets and reduce handling charges while denying price-control aims. Bush has long advised organization for protection in this district.

Charles S. Bush Indiana Kosciusko Elkhart Whitley DeKalb Noble Counties Allen County Bush

Bash Sees Bright Prospects for Toledo Fort Wayne Chicago Canal

Chas S Bash returned from Washington and urged approval of the canal survey appropriation. He expects passage in Congress this session. He noted that the railways and canals committee asked for more briefs and a special Commercial Club committee will provide information.

Chas. S. Bash Washington Fort Wayne Chicago Congress Bush House Committee On Railways and Canals Commercial Club

State meeting to be held at Lake Wawasee

Fort Wayne druggists prepare to attend the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association gathering at Lake Wawasee from June 28 to 26. Papers will be read by eminent men and many welfare topics for druggists will be discussed.

Lake Wawasee Fort Wayne Indiana Pharmaceutical Association

Fort Wayne Men Organize Cuban Land and Improvement Co

Fort Wayne industrial men form the Cuban Land and Improvement Company with 600000 capital to develop 82860 acres of coffee and tobacco land in Trinidad Cuba. Plans include 16 miles of railroad and large plantings of 500000 coffee trees and 100 to 200 acres of tobacco aiming for substantial early profits.

Fort Wayne Cuba Cuban Land and Improvement Company W. W. Barnett U. C.F. Sprankle C. W. Bell Trinidad Santa Clara

Frost Damage Report Across Indiana States Weather

Frost touched Indianapolis and surrounding areas with limited damage due to cool cloudy conditions. Several towns such as Columbus and Seymour reported frost or minor damage while others including Winchester South Bend and New Albany had light frost with little to no damage to crops.

Indianapolis Ind Winchester South Bend Indiana New Albany Brownsville Daviess County Frankfort Princeton Columbus Hivansville Delaware County Seymour Connersville

New Union Pacific Tea Co Manager Transferred

Cal Hosler becomes manager of the Freeport branch after F N Palmer leaves for Freeport Ill where he will head that city store. Palmer, Fort Wayne resident twelve years, previously led local work at Grand Union Tea Co for five years. Hosler is promoted from assistant manager after six years in the local store.

Cal Hosler Union Pacific Tea Company F. N. Palmer Freeport Ill Fort Wayne Palmer Grand Union Tea Company Hosler

Vast development of water power shown

Washington reports record growth in southern Appalachian rivers with an estimated 2 800 000 indicated horsepower, most unused. Experts warn low summer flows from deforestation hinder capacity and propose storage reservoirs to reach up to 42 000 000 horsepower, backed by USGS data and Forest Service findings.

Washington United States Appalachian Mountains Mnill United States Geological Survey Appalachians Forest Service

Private Bank at Cayuga Indiana Collapses

Danville Illinois April 30 The private bank Malone and Son Cayuga Indiana was closed after noon by State Bank Examiner Charles W Camp Indianapolis and will stay under his control until a receiver is appointed next week The bank is short about 35000 of which 15400 was borrowed by the owners without security and overdrafts around 20000 Depositors likely not to lose anything The bank had 10000 capital and 65000 deposits and no prosecutions are expected

Danville Malone & Son Cayuga Indiana State Bank Charles W. Camp Indianapolis Camp Frank W. Malone Rebecca Malone Mazie Malone Hxaminer

Township census shows twenty eight fewer than last year

Township Trustee Cornelius Gearin and deputy Dennis Gormann completed the Wayne township school census outside the city and found a total twenty eight less than last year. The deficit is mainly in the rolling mills district where many young men have left due to industrial conditions seeking work elsewhere in the state or country.

Cornelius Gearin Dennis Gormann Wayne Township Rolling Mills

Man tired of appeal after drunkenness fine

Thomas McCarthy was fined $5 in city court for drunkenness and could not post a $5 bond to appeal. He was arrested Sunday and released, later promising to leave town but staying near the jail and humming about drinks. George Culp, described as cripple, was fined $10 for peddling without a license after insulting several women who refused to buy.

Thomas McCarthy Pen George Culp Thio Tshea

Johnson says Wall Street 5 not his hope campaign

Detroit April 29 Governor Johnson of Minnesota arrived to speak at Western High School alumni event. He denied ties to Wall Street or Tammany and Bryan, stressing tariff as the main issue and favoring regulated capital without government ownership of railroads.

Detroit Mich Johnson Minnesota the Western High School New York Wall Street Hudson Tammany Murphy Mr. Bryan

Purdue President’s Wife Leaves Family for Yogi Sect

Lafayette Ind May 2 President Winthrop Ellsworth Stone of Purdue confirmed his wife has withdrawn from her husband and family to pursue a mystic teaching imported from India. He and their two sons are heartbroken but cannot reach her. The report cites her alleged joint involvement with Kabakon sun worshippers and theosophical beliefs. Stone believes her mentally irresponsible.

Lafayette Ind Winthrop Ellsworth Stone Purdue University India Stone College Town Massachusetts Agricultural College Gottingen Massachusetts State Agricultural Experiment Station Purdue Kabakon South Sea Islands Germany Dr. Stone August Englehardt

Drunken Peddler Endangers Train on Nickel Plate

Thomas Reynolds, a drunken peddler, slept on Nickel Plate tracks in the east end after an altercation with a husband over a threatened purchase. Patrolman Murphy discovered Reynolds as a passenger train neared, his eyes blackened from the earlier incident, and the case was to be heard in court this morning.

Thomas Reynolds East End Murphy Eeet

Wintry Blast Sweeps Indiana After Temperature Drop

South Bend Indiana May 2 Following an 18 degree fall in temperature northern Indiana faces wintry blasts and snow flurries. A northwest wind brings stormy weather though no killing frost. Lake Michigan craft seek harbor safety as a gale looms. Fruit growers fear thousands in losses from a freeze. Snow fell but no frost damage yet.

Ind Indiana Tribune Benton Harbor Mich Lake Michigan Dispatch

Snowfall and mild temps bring light frost in Michigan

A May 2 report from Detroit notes soft wet snow over most of lower Michigan and the lake region. Temperatures stay above freezing, causing little vegetable damage. frost occurred last night and is likely tonight.

Detroit Mich Lower Michigan Lake

Frost Hits Indiana Regions With Ice and Snow

Frost damaged several sections of Indiana with ice forming overnight. Warsaw reported ice, Michigan City had ice, Richmond saw light frost, and Rushville experienced heavy frost and ice. Evansville Princeton and Vincennes were spared as snow falls continue in parts of the state.

Indianapolis Warsaw Evansville Princeton Vincennes Michigan City Richmond Rushville

Frost Ravages Gardens and Orchards in Nebraska

A heavy frost across southern Nebraska last night ruined early garden crops and fruit. Lincoln reported frost across the region this morning with orchards and gardens sustaining heavy damage.

Omaha Neb Nebraska Lincoln

Looking For A Blizzard In Toledo May Weather

Toledo Ohio reports a gale wind with frequent snow flurries that threaten a blizzard like winter. Forecasters warn of possible heavy frost along the Lake Erie fruit belt, as unseasonable conditions persist today.

Toledo Ohio Lake Erie

Rare Caesarian Section Performed by Local Doctors

Dr J M Dinnen Dr A H Macbeth and Dr John McArile of this city conducted a rare and difficult Caesarian section at South Whitley on Thursday. Despite unusual complications, the operation is reported to be successful. The patient Mrs Joseph Grimes 28, and both mother and baby are expected to survive.

J. M. Dinnen A. H. Macbeth John McArile South Whitley Joseph Grimes Mother Babe

Branning Wins Big Plurality For Wayne Township Trustee

Near six thousand votes were cast in Wayne township primaries with Henry E. Branning capturing the Democratic nomination for trustee by about one thousand four votes over John H. Stellhorn. John A. Bushman led Edwin W. Miller for assessor while Charles A. Graham faced no opposition for trustee on the Republican ticket and John W. Holmes defeated David C. McKeeman for assessor. Official totals list Democratic candidates and the Wayne township contest results.

Wayne Township Henry E. Branning John H. Stellhorn John A. Bushman Edwin W. Miller Charles A. Graham John W. Holmes David C. McKeeman Jacob Wagner Thadew A. Louis Griebel Branning Edwin W. Miller Ream

Eyes Burned As Boiling Water Strikes Chef

Philip G. Lotz, chef at Berry cafe on West Jefferson, suffered severe eye burns when a bucket of boiling water splashed into his face during a Wednesday night shift. Other facial burns are minor by comparison. Doctor says permanent damage unlikely but he will stay home for a period of recovery.

Philip Lotz Philip G. Lotz Berry Cafe West Jefferson Street Lotz

Real Estate or Personal Security Mentioned in Pfeiffer Listing

J. E. Pfeiffer offers real estate or personal security services, located in Rooms 6 7 Bass Block, suggesting a small business listing or agency address in a historic urban block. The note emphasizes location rather than service details.

J. E. Pfeiffer Bass Block

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Arkansas Statesman MR. Bash Chilly Jack Union Pacific Tea House Appalachian Range M’carthy Mrs. Stone State Col Nellie Ku Aicks Globeville Bushman Holmes McHenry-Milhouse Mfg. Co South Bend, Ind H. Pfeffer Son Columbia Street Charles ‘A Wilding W. Emgelaian Dineet Lou 18 Henre: Chatigan PREY
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