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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
4
The report notes Taft securing over 300 electoral votes with a cyclonic sweep aided by Roosevelt policy credit. Bryan suffers a third presidential defeat, while Taft’s administration gains popularity and promises to enforce laws. The piece also condemns open Sunday saloon indulgence and urges mayoral action to curb lawbreaking.
Result from Indiana shows Taft carried the state while Thomas R Marshall won the governorship by a substantial plurality. Democrats claim control of the legislature on joint ballot, likely ensuring a U S senator seat. Marshall’s personal appeal and abilities noted as key to the victory and the future administration.
A Sunday incident at the Nahrwald saloon is described as accidental but underscored by the claim that over two hundred Fort Wayne saloons violated the law at that hour. The piece argues stricter enforcement would have prevented the killing of Saloonist Nahrwold.
A city gathering Saturday evening honored Hon. Thomas R. Marshall with a spontaneous, enthusiastic tribute. The piece praises his candid, constitutional, and ethical approach, his clean campaign, and his pledge to execute laws faithfully, earning broad cross party admiration for his character and leadership.
G M Fisher longtime Pleasant township resident dies in Los Angeles California at age 51 from heart trouble. He was born July 5 1867 in Allen county and taught in county schools after graduation from Valparaiso normal. He married Emily Hatch April 27 1881 and moved to California years ago. Surviving relatives include his wife and siblings Jacob Fisher and FF Fisher.
A fragment notes Miss Bertha Prill entertaining guests at a countryside party with light music and casual social chatter. The report captures a small-town gathering atmosphere and the host's hospitality.
Wm J Bryan learned at his Fairview home in Lincoln Nebraska that he had lost for the third time in his political career. Early returns suggested victory but mounting Republican pluralities, especially in New York and Ohio, dashed his hopes as he awaited final tallies. He declined to issue further statements that night.
New York notes Chairman Frank Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee says returns show his estimates were too low. He notes Indiana and Illinois diverged from expectations and Maryland yield about 8000 to 106000, praising Governor Hughes for his campaign help and thanking the people.
State of Tridiana Allen County notices Elmer Zeis v George W Harp et al in Superior Court September Term. Affidavit shows defendant William Newhope is a non resident, action for partition of real estate to quiet title. Notice by order of court. pending action.
Friends gather at Church of the Precious Blood for Geo. E. Allen and Frances McVey wedding but an anonymous letter alleging a divorced wife for Allen postpones the ceremony. Allen denies the claim. he leads an investigation with John McVey, traveling to Conneaut, Ohio, to verify the rumor’s source.
Early returns show Cyrus Cline the Democrat defeating Clarence C Gilham the Republican in the congressional election. Cline leads by a sizable plurality near nine thousand votes as of morning updates.
About 100 delegates from Indiana Christian church conferences gather at the First Christian church in Huntington for the Indiana State Christian conference. Rev. Wm. A. Freeman delivers the sermon and communion is offered by Rev. S. McNeely. Rev. D. B. Atkinson's annual address is read. A key issue is redistricting state conferences to straighten boundary lines. Missionary sessions are planned this afternoon and evening.
President Roosevelt, elated by early returns, congratulates Taft on a sweeping Republican win. He also sends messages to Governor Hughes, Chairman Hitchcock, and Rep. Loudenslager acknowledging the success and his role in the campaign.
A reflective piece urges believers to seek a present relationship with God rather than only heavenly happiness. It quotes John Wesley on living with God today and challenges readers to demonstrate faith through daily actions and courageous confession.
In the Allen Circuit Court September Term 1908 it appears Fred Chaney and Waldo Chaney are non residents of Indiana and a cause of action exists to cancel deed and quiet title to real estate. Notice is given that unless they appear by December 1908 their absence will be noted. Appointment of Administratrix.
John McVey returned to Fort Wayne from Conneaut where he and George E. Allen went to investigate a wedding that was halted by an anonymous letter. Allen claims mistaken identity and says he has never married. The McVey family remains cautious while Miss Frances McVey’s plans may still proceed.
Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic nominee for Indiana governor, drew a record crowd in Fort Wayne with a parade of more than 25,000 and 3,000 in the march, signifying deep local support from Whitley to Allen counties as he thanked supporters at the Princess rink and court house rally.
Muddled OCR fragment notes a license taken out and references terms like Mer Retair and unspecified parties. No clear entities or events are identifiable beyond this licensing mention and scattered garbled words.
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