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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

2

Indiana Democrats win three statewide offices in 3

Indiana returns show Democrats capture governor, lieutenant governor and superintendent of public instruction. Republicans lead in remaining offices by narrow margins. Democrats announce possible contests over alleged errors and illegal votes. Canvass begins with secretary of state present.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Jackson Secretary of State Democratic State Committee Marshall Watson Haynes Robinson Goodman Stoner Soc. L Bion Frank J. Hall Ramont Goodwine Abraham Huntsinger Orlando L. Ross Matthew Hollenberger Gustave A. Dreyer William Francis Keats Hall James F. Cox Fred A. Sims W. H. Hill Eveee Richard Benedett F. G. Strickland Alien B. Dobbs John W. Close Sime Plurality Marion Bailey John Billheimer Hary Coons James L. Reeves Clifford D. Brandon Maginnis Seigel John Hisgen Billheimer John Isenbarger Oscar Hadley William H. Crawder Bingham Supreme Court Burn New I.a George W. Self Benjamin F. Watson Wiley S. Catshaw James EB. Chenoweth Fred W.lenz Lass J. Earle McKee Self Superintendent of Public Instruction Laurence McTurnan Robert Owens Peetz Moses B.larry Petlate Edward W

Taft Leading in State Vote Totals Reported

In Washington state totals Taft leads with 102 480 votes while Bryan has 47 024 and Debs 6 685 Debs 6 685 and Chafin 2 138 account for remaining write ins statewide turnout reported for county results with some interior counties missing data.

Genttie Wash

Emperor's Talk in Reichstag Sparks Heated Debate

Berlin Nov 10 The Reichstag opened a heated debate on Emperor William's Telegraph interview. Herr Bassermann urged restraint and constitutional caution while asserting the need to end imperial personal interference in foreign affairs. Chancellor Von Buelow defended his position and said he would stay on but could not specify duration.

Berlin Reichstag William London Daily Telegraph von Schoen Herr Basserman National Liberal Great Britain von Buelow China Japan America Pacific Germany France Russia Tower Hill Tweedmouth Bassermann Wiemer David Jayne ‘Hill United States Ocean Geffken Frederick I Herr Singer

Sentinel Atlas Offered for Farm Homes in Indiana

The Weekly Sentinel promotes its encyclopedic atlas for farms and homes. It features latest Allen county map with farm ownership and tract areas, Indiana, United States, and world maps with portraits of governors and presidents, plus a full city directory and geographic details. The atlas costs 2.50 dollars and includes two years of The Weekly Sentinel.

Allen County State of Indiana United States World Weekly Sentinel St. Clair Indiana Territory Hanly Republic Sentinel

Government loses money running railroads

In Belgium the state operates railways and incurs huge deficits. Last year’s shortfall was estimated at 800000 to 1000000 dollars, now expected to exceed 2000000 dollars. The administration contemplates a large, general increase in passenger and freight rates after plan to raise existing passes.

Brussels Belgium Switzerland

Unfavorable Swiss Rail Nationalization Sways Election

In Berne on Oct 29 the debate over state ownership of railways dominates the campaign. Switzerland has $240 million invested in bonds for railroads. despite rising receipts since 1902, operating costs outpace income. The deficit for this year is seen between $1 million and $1.2 million, with taxpayers covering both operation losses and interest on the state capital.

Berne Switzerland Confederation Europe

Bryan Gains Maryland Electoral Lead Remains In Doubt

Baltimore reports indicate Republicans will win one or possibly two electors from Maryland as official counts in missing counties Dorchester and Saint Georges push totals. Bryan leads in the state with an estimated statewide plurality around 620 and city gains push his city margin near 2,400.

Baltimore Maryland Baltimore City Dorchester Saint Georges Bryan Elngrate

North Dakota Is Launched as First All Big Gun Battleship

Quincy witnesses the launch of the 15 000 ton battleship North Dakota the first all big gun design. Miss Mary Benton christens the vessel as Governor John Burke and officials look on. The ship marks a new naval era with heavy armor and power despite incomplete outfitting.

Quincy Mass America North Dakota Weymouth Harbor Mary Benton Fore River Shipbuilding Company Fore River United States Navy United States’ Navy

Navy battleship armor and armament details described

The description lists the battleship's armament including one pound anti aircraft style omitted? The text notes two 3 inch field pieces two machine guns fifty calibre and two 21 inch submerged torpedo tubes. Armor about eight inches thick covers vulnerable areas and recent naval conference prompts further protective details.

Fire Chief Narrowly Escapes While Answering Bloomingdale Alarm

Fire Chief Hilbrecht faced a tense ride as a parade of interurban cars clogged the transfer corner. A collision tore off the J F Wing auto fender nearly tipping the buggy and delaying response to multiple calls. Small fires at 541 Fourth street and Kerr Murray works caused little damage, with another alarm at Gay street preventing spread.

Hilbrecht Bloomingdale J. F. Wing Main Street Calhoun Lewis John Keel Fourth Street Kerr Murray Works Gay Street

Bankruptcies Proceed Before Referee Wood in Three Cases

In bankruptcy action before Referee Sol A Wood today George H Shirley of Garrett had assets set off to petitioner as exempt with no trustee appointed W A Campbell was named trustee for L Jax theimer Non of Fort Wayne and filed a 1500 bond Edgar G Zimmerman of Garrett missed examination and the case was continued to Monday

Sol A. Wood George H. Shirley Garrett W. A. Campbell L. Jaxtheimer & Non Fort Wayne Edgar G. Zimmerman

School bond funds unpaid stall bond issue

The $80,000 school bond issue awarded to Wild & Co. of Indianapolis remains undelivered, costing the bonding company nearly $10 daily at 4 percent since the first of the month as interest is due.

Wild & Co Indianapols Indianapolis

Democrats Sweep Noble and Surrounding Counties in Election

District returns show Democrats winning key races in Noble and Whitley with Luke H. Wrigley elected circuit judge, J. T. Stahl and Perry J. Stanley taking state posts, and broad gains in the county tickets amid Republican opposition in other districts. Taft and Gilliams lead in several Steuben and LaGrange tallies, while DeKalb and Whitley counties give Democratic big pluralities.

W. D. Carver Steuben County Taft Watson Gilliams Marshall DeKalb County Cline S. A. Powers McKennan Lagrange County Mr. Gilliams Mr. Watson Noble Eamp Noble County Luke H. Wrigley J. T. Stahl Perry J. Stanley Willis E. Sawyer Daniel Stump Amos Sturgeon E. L. Prickett John J. Finley F. W. Black Charles W. Dancer Lagrange Wrigley Whitley-Noble Albion Levi W. Welker Joseph W. Adair Whitley County Townsley Ind Larry Judge Appellate Court First District Felt D. A. Myers Rep Mitchell Barnes Soc Labor McCormick Congress Dem Gilhams Eckhart Dro Brunskill Scc Phelps Aroaatee Plurality Fleming Vesey Cooper Marabrens Brophy Wells Roggen Wees Shirley Keiler Houk Pichon Peckham Kiedeseueese Byrt Arken PTO Thomas Geake Ted Graham Aeteeneswesne DeWitt Gearin Watterson Wilkinson Bedenbre Ie Lewellen Scheiman County Recorder Kelly Ashley Lrc Kress Reichelderfer Hazelett Coleman Pro Banachowiz, Soc Aevacecen Glor Butt Sanneash Pfeiffer Davis Schlaudroff Wyss Sainfield Gallmeier Robinson Sevecese Singleton Csscenweeese E. G. Hoffman New York Johnson Eel River Farm Adams County W. J. Vesey Allen County Bryan Mr. Marshall Independence Party Kosciusko County Francis E. Bowser L. W. Royse Edward Hass Carlin Myers Stephen A. Powers

Allen County CIAL Totals Reported

Continued from page one. The Allen County CIAL totals are presented with figures and results for local districts. Officials report updated counts and outcomes affecting funding and services.

Fleming Triumph in Indiana Returns and Surrendered HQs

The article lists official election results across Indiana counties with Fleming’s plurality totaling 5,162 after Adams and Allen counts. It notes district and county outcomes, including judges, treasurers, sheriffs, and other offices, and reports both parties surrendering their campaign headquarters after the vote.

Ruling Finds Violations in Tobacco Trusts Amid Anti Trust Suit

Judge Lacombe rules that the federal Sherman act bans contracts and combinations in restraint of trade connected with purchases by the American Tobacco company and its affiliates. The government suit, filed July 10, 1907, names Imperial Tobacco and British-American Tobacco among others and seeks receivers for numerous entities.

American Tobacco Company Imperial Tobacco Company British- American Tobacco Company United Cigar Stores Company J. C. Reynolds Great Britain Imperial British-American Tobacco Company America Tobacco Company United States Circuit Court Europe Asia Jersey New Jersey Old American Tobacco Company Consolidated Company Continental Tobacco Company James B. Duke Thomas F. Ryan Great Corporation Trust

Pfeiffer Missing After Suspension Of Buffalo Firm

Stephen Pfeiffer, sole survivor of the Christian F. Pfeiffer & Sons stock firm, vanished after the firm suspended operations in Buffalo New York. Liabilities are reported at 30000 dollars with creditors including Fort Wayne banks. Pfeiffer was last seen in Fort Wayne and family members deny knowledge of his whereabouts.

Buffalo N. Y Christian F. Pfeiffer Henry W. Pfeiffer Stephen Pfeiffer Fort Wayne

Miss Zola Mae Yahne Rites Held After Allen County Death

Miss Zola Mae Yahne 22 died Sunday in Allen County. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Yahne she leaves parents a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Roanoke Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon. Miss Yahne was noted as an excellent young woman with many friends.

Zola Mae Yahne Frederick Yahne Allen’county

Tobacco trust upheld despite recall proposal in court ruling

A court ruling finds government restraint impracticable and unnecessary to appoint a recall. Four judges weigh in as Sherman argues anti trust law. The text shows partial continuation from Page One with references to Contiued and anti trust themes.

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