Governors Conference Ends With Broad Declarations
Washington May 15 The governors' conference at the White House adjourned after an enthusiastic session adopting broad declarations with no permanent organization or specific legislation. They named a five member executive committee and planned a future meeting to consider permanent structure while notifying President Cleveland’s illness.
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White House
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Folk
Missouri
Sheldon
Nebraska
Swanson
Virginia
Wm. J. Bryan
Cleveland
Governors Confer on National Resource Policy at White House
On May 15 the third day of the governors conference at the White House opened with President Roosevelt in attendance. Governor Blanchard presented a broad resolutions report urging united action, general guidelines, and future meetings without specific legislation or permanent organizations. The declaration emphasizes conservation as vital to national prosperity, calls for state commissions, and supports continued intergovernmental cooperation and future conferences.
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Conference of Governors
Roosevelt
Blanchard
Louisiana
Committee On
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Glenn
Davidson
Wisconsin
United States of America
Call for Federal Waterways Policy and Mineral Resource Conservation
The passage urges Congress to adopt an active waterways policy for prompt stream improvements and watershed conservation for commerce and public protection. It also recommends laws to prevent waste in coal oil and mineral extraction to conserve resources and protect human life in mines, stressing the need to conserve the foundations of prosperity.
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Fort Wayne Woman Sues Past Lover Then Seeks Baroness Title
Minna Tiburtius, living in Fort Wayne about three years, sought marriage to Joseph Patzke and asked to be titled Baroness Minna von Schamburgh but was registered as plain Minna. She moved to Chicago after a confrontational episode with a Justice of the Peace and earlier faced a support suit with Paul Tiburtius, which showed they were not married. Previously she ran a restaurant with Tiburtius and was known for accompanying two large Newfoundland dogs on the street.
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Ninety Cent Gas Rate Takes Effect in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne gas rate drops to ninety cents per thousand cubic feet for May consumption, effective with the June 1 bill after April meter readings. Patrons must sign new service applications and a court-ordered sale of Fort Wayne Gas Co. assets is expected around June 10, followed by reorganization.
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Fort Wayne Gas Company
Life nets tested for fire rescue demonstrations
A life net device built in Greenfield Ohio was tested at Central Fire Station with N P Clyburn and Charles V Mote leading the demonstration. Electrician John Schroeder first jumped from the second story, followed by Robert Gaskill from the City Carriage Works building. The net weighs about 125 pounds and supports six to eight handlers. prices range from 125 to 176 dollars.
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N. P. Clyburn
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John Schroeder
Robert Gaskill
City Carriage Works
Board of
Texas Republicans Back Taft while Gearing for Roosevelt Stampede
The Texas state Republican convention in Fort Worth endorsed President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. Delegates were not instructed for Taft to allow a Roosevelt stampede if favorable. Texas will send two delegate sets to Chicago, with regulars meeting now and reorganized delegates to convene in Waco later this month.
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California Republicans select Taft delegates and new central committee
At the Sacramento state convention on May 15 the party chose four delegates and four alternates to the Chicago national convention. Delegates were instructed to vote for William H. Taft for president and the platform endorsed Roosevelt policies. A new state central committee was also chosen.
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Fighting Bob Evans greets Fort Wayne crowd on train
Admiral Robby D. Evans known as Fighting Bob, recently relieved command on the Pacific coast, spoke briefly in Fort Wayne greeting locals as Pennsylvanian train No. 8 arrived. He travels to Washington despite rheumatic pains and crutches, praising Indiana sailors and urging support for a strong navy. His party included Mrs. Evans and several officers with naval guards.
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P. FE. MacDonnald
Jackies
New Law Firm Formed By Colerick Family In Pixley-Long Block
Hon Henry Colerick and son City Attorney Guy Colerick organize a new law firm to practice in the Pixley-Long block formerly used by Colerick & Ninde. Lee J Ninde will open offices in the North American building to continue practice there. Judge Walpole & Colerick will have no partner in the future. Search of two prisoners Campbell.
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Guy Colerick
Pixley-Long Block
Colerick & Ninde
Lee J. Ninde
Colerick
Walpole
Verdict expected in New Aveline hotel fire
Coroner Kesler prepares a multi party verdict for the New Aveline hotel disaster in which twelve people died. The finding will likely assign blame to several contributing sources and detail how the fire started in the boiler room after hours of smoldering.
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Aveline Hotel
Aldrich currency bill passes in Senate substitute to Vreeland
The Senate approved the Aldrich currency bill as a substitute for the Vreeland proposal by a 47 to 20 vote. It directs a conference with House managers to negotiate retained Vreeland provisions on commercial paper for extra circulation via clearing houses. A National Monetary Commission was created by appointing nine senators and nine representatives.
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Senate
House
Aldrich
Senate Committee On Finance
Vreeland
National Monetary Commission
Passing of Bill by House in Washington May 15
The Vree land currency bill, agreed by the Republican caucus, passed the House under a special rule by 184 votes to 145. Fifteen insurgents of the majority joined Democrats, who voted solidly against the measure.
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Fort Wayne Club Plans Decoration Day Auto Events
Secretary A L Randall of the Fort Wayne Automobile club seeks to stage auto contests for Decoration day. A road race and a hill climb at Gloyds mill on Allen county’s steepest hill are proposed as the main events. Club members interviewed show much interest.
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Fort Wayne Automobile Club
Gloyd’s Mill
Allen County
Fraudulent Claim Filed in Indianapolis
A brief notice reports a fraudulent claim filed on May 4 in Indianapolis involving an individual named William Indiana Fish. Further details are not disclosed in the fragment.
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Eleven Dead Found In Path Of The Tornado
Shreveport Louisiana May 14 The relief train sent to Gillham La last night returned bearing five dead and thirty one injured victims of the tornado which passed over the northern portion of this parish yesterday Among the dead so far learned are Mrs John Gardner Mrs Henry Godfrey John Simpson and eight negroes making eleven in all but it is believed the total will reach twenty five dead and a hundred injured
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Henry Godfrey
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Minnesota Democrats Pick Johnson for President at State Convention
Minnesota Democrats declare Governor John A. Johnson as their choice for president and instruct delegates to vote for him at Denver. Bryan is rejected as second choice, with a strong rally when Johnson’s name is mentioned. The platform praises Johnson’s four years in office and calls for tax reform and postal savings banks.
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Minnesota
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United States
P. J. Knox
Committee On Resolutions
Govai
Minnesota Delegates Split Over Bryan and Johnson
At the national Democratic convention in Denver Minnesota delegates caucus on supporting Bryan as a second choice if Johnson cannot secure the nomination. C. E. Vasaly of Little Falls urged the minority report while T. D. O’Brien defended the majority position and Minnesota’s stance for Johnson. Delegates and alternates were elected, with W. S. Hammond and others named as delegates at large.
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Denver
Johnson
Knox
Bryan
C. E. Vasaly
Little Falls
Vasaly
T. D. O'Brien
Resolutions Committee
United States
Precious pair of Americans are split apart
Paris reports that the Hart McKee divorce was granted after the court found both spouses contributed to family unhappiness. Mrs. McKee gains custody while Mr. McKee may visit twice weekly if in the same town and may save the child one month yearly. He must pay 1,000 francs monthly for child support. libel claims against Colonel Baxter and Mrs. McKee were dismissed. The suit was filed by Mrs. A Hart McKee, formerly Mrs. Hugh Tevis.
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Todas
Hart McKee
Exposer of Knights of Golden Circle dies in Chicago
Chicago May 15 Grundy Stidger exposer of the Knights of the Golden Circle died suddenly at his home. A secret service man late in the Civil War he infiltrated the order and became a principal target of Confederate sympathizers. His burial is planned today and his memory recalled as a cautious observer of wartime intrigue.
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