02 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
1
The article recounts President Taft's arrival in Keokuk with a large turnout. A parade through the town, addresses at the park, and a noon review of waterways honor guards and troops preceded a return to the government dock. The speech urged stronger national unity and warned against mob violence, with supporters and critics both present.
A chaotic transcription of a wartime diplomatic press briefing describes Taet and American envoy O'Brien urging restraint between the United States and Japan. Attendees from Tokyo including Molle attend, while officials stress that neither nation desires war and emphasize diplomacy, civilization, and stability amid tensions over Korea and global commerce.
John Gately an umbrella repairer was arrested in Keoluk Iowa yesterday for threatening to shoot the president. He made the threat while paying toll at the bridge end over the Mississippi river. Police were notified and detained him when he reached the river bank. Gately, a known anarchist, gave no clear reason for the threat beyond saying he would not explain it.
Grand jury in New York hears charges against Jerome and several former officials of major life insurance firms. Indictments include forgery and perjury across eighteen counts. Defendants ordered to appear in court on Monday.
Justice of the Peace reports electric streetcars now operating between Fort Wayne and Lafayette with connections to Logansport and Wabash Valley lines. The Wayne and Wabash Valley company completed expansion from Indianapolis to Lafayette this year, and cars run on a park-system trolley with standard electric equipment yet note limited transfers between routes.
New York and Colorado report a general order from the War Department sending railway mail clerks to scale weighing of parcels. The act follows a March appropriation for the postal service to fund weighing and handling of rural mail, marking the first time such duties are centralized in the history of the Postal Service.
Terre Haute officials clash with state and county supervisors over a new enumeration of the city school population. The State Superintendent Catton and County Superintendent Hubbard reportedly urged a recount after a special census count was deemed unsatisfactory. John Q. Pioly advised the board on the action.
An attack occurred late last night at the home of Sheriff Brown in Mie-city as he opened his gate. A blast severely wounded Brown, one leg blown off and an arm badly mangled, with internal injuries from the blast. The assailant, aiming to kill, fired with a pistol, following a method resembling the killing of former Governor Slemenberg in Caldwell, Texas. Brown remains in critical condition at the hospital.
Fragmentary report notes Wabash discussions with Ingreasy and Humber at a gathering. Mentions an increase in K percent and a Toledo and Detroit shore group visiting or nearby. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates, but references a formal meeting and related financial figure.
The federal grand jury heard testimony from Miengo, Jones, and Memethil, president of the Standard Oil company of Indiana, about alleged rebates by several rail and car yard affiliates. Officials expect further subpoenas and continued questioning of Moffett and Hollanty as the probe examines potential violations of the law and the involvement of the Chicago & Allen railroad.
A blurred report tells of a prospector in Morgan County who claims to have found gold using a cradle method. Neighbors report the event as a notable local gold jubilee with speculation on the amount and future prospecting efforts as the community watches closely.
Report of the Pytrians assembling in Taianupalis for the Indiana Grand Lodge meeting opening today. Highlights include proposed constitutional changes, candidate lists for grand chancellor and other officers, and notes on past and upcoming rituals and committees.
An apparent roundup notes multiple Miller entries into gubernatorial races in Calum Indiana and Ontario with candidacy rumors and party considerations. It mentions Wendie Republican foray and other allied figures, including legal and party maneuvers shaping the field.
In Leigh Nebraska a blurred report describes a husband alleged to have swallowed poison tablets. Witnesses named include Kughenr Strange and Tillie Strange. The account mentions Mrs O T Strange and Rowland at Portsmouth, with unclear dates and details.
A mid afternoon railroad accident on the New York New Haven and Hartford line near Providence resulted in fatalities and injuries. One injured person was reported burned and others trapped, with efforts ongoing to recover victims and determine cause.
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