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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
1
At Tirnovo Prince Ferdinand proclaimed Bulgaria independent from Turkey. Bulgarian troops mobilize on the frontier as the sultan faces a possible crisis. powers fear war would ruin the constitutional regime in Istanbul. The proclamation occurred at 11 o'clock in Tirnovo Cathedral.
London reports Turkey shows reluctance to war with Bulgaria and will likely call a conference of powers to discuss Bulgaria's independence. France and Britain seek mediation, with Germany backing these efforts. Austria-Hungary plans to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina, sending markets lower on the news.
Paris reports France will mediate to avert war between Turkey and Bulgaria. Foreign Minister Pichon has begun a series of conferences with diplomatic representatives to secure a peace understanding and uphold stability, as Prince Ferdinand’s status is noted in official dispatches.
Berlin reports Bulgaria plans to declare independence at Tirnovo. Germany backs Britain mediatory proposals to the Turks and Bulgarians and says it will not pressure Constantinople to war. The Austro-Hungarian envoy arrives with a letter from Emperor Francis Joseph to Emperor William about Bosnia and Herzegovina. Emperor William is at Rominten.
Constantinople reports Turkey blames Austria and Germany for Bulgarian push to declare independence to hit the Kaimil ministry and the new constitution. Europeans may convene to review the issue while Sofia notes only some powers back Britain on railroad settlement, bolstering Bulgaria's stance as Varna and other towns placard calls for independence and eastern Rumelia restitution.
Paris reports France and Great Britain are in complete accord on an immediate international conference to address the Bulgarian situation. Russia and Italy back the idea and Germany is expected to join. Constantinople hints the Porte will accept the plan and await Congress results.
Constantinople October 6. The council of ministers met to weigh Bulgaria's declaration of independence at Tirnovo. It was decided that it was impossible to accept any proceedings violating existing treaties and that Turkey should address circular notes to the powers outlining the necessity of adherence to agreements.
Chicago dispatch reports the Democratic National Committee will mobilize all forces over the next two weeks to win Indiana and Ohio for Bryan. Mack and Bryan will discuss Ohio and Indiana dates, with national speakers including several U S senators planned to campaign in the Midwest.
Indianapolis Oct 6 The appellate court denied petitions for a rehearing by French Lick Springs and West Baden Hotel companies. The court reversed Judge Buskirk ruling and allows action to forfeit charters over alleged gambling on hotel properties. Supreme Court had earlier overruled Buskirk quashing ten indictments for visiting gambling houses. Cases now go to trial.
Notice states that all stock preferred and common of the Tribune Publishing company of Terre Haute was sold to R. B. Carver and associates who now own all stock franchises and property. The Tribune daily and Sunday edition at Terre Haute is under new control. A. A. McCormick signs the notice. The announcement notes the Tribune has been considered republican.
Kendallville Indiana October 6 James S Sherman Republican candidate for vice president reduced his daily itinerary to two towns due to throat strain from days of outdoor speaking. He plans speeches at Bryan Ohio and Toledo tonight then heads to Ohio for Piqua Columbus Mansfield Akron Chester Pa Utica East Orange Kingston and other Hudson River towns.
In Butler Indiana on October 6 a young girl challenged vice presidential candidate Sherman with Hurrah for Bryan. Sherman replies that Bryan has no chance in November and praises bravery while noting Bryan’s predictions as unproven.
In Melbern Ohio a waiting crowd gathered when the train stopped at the station hoping to glimpse Mr Sherman. The candidate, despite an unscheduled stop and a quick breakfast, appeared at the table with a napkin in hand to address cheerful faces amid reported manufacturing discussions linked to England.
A.B. Jackson seeks a renewal for a Calhoun Street saloon but faces a remonstrance from Clarence F. Bicknell, alleging eight charges including past convictions and gaming. A hearing is set for Thursday at 9 AM. remonstrance lodged by Judge Sol A. Wood and backed by Fort Wayne Daily News proprietor Bicknell. Ed Weber applied for a Baker Street saloon with nearby residents opposing a residence district license.
W J Bryan arrives in Perry Iowa to speak to a large audience as part of a three city tour with stops in Tama Cedar Rapids Valley Junction Waukee Dallas Center and Minburn He attacks the Republican Party over campaign contributions and urges voters to cast a free citizen vote and says labor provisions need Democratic remedy on the campaign platform.
Anomalous dated fragment from Detroit reports a man named Richard St. Clair involved with a child and a surprising later growth. The garbled text hints at a family matter with an astonished response but lacks clear details or outcomes.
Prosecutor Albert E. Thomas weighs a plea for Frank Wilkinson to plead guilty to larceny and avoid a long term by a suspended sentence after being caught leaving Pixley & Co. with stolen clothing. Debate centers on burglary charges and the court's power to suspend. Police oppose suspensions citing ongoing trouble with youth offenders.
Harvey Hickox appeared in circuit court Tuesday facing grand larceny over the theft of Robert DeWalds big touring car and requested a continuance to October 15, stating he prefers to plead after a related superior court case. William Campbell, linked to the auto theft, appeared and arranged bond for his later appearance.
Niagara Falls N Y Oct 6 a six foot tall woman wearing black hat coat and spectacles leaped from the railing into the American falls at Prospect Point after being stopped from crossing to Goat Island by park police. She said nothing of her purpose aside from being from Saginaw Michigan. This is the twelfth death by own action here since July 1.
Richmond Indiana two days ago reports a five year old boy, son of John Kleiber, born Cambridge, died in a barn fire at the Gleiber home. Authorities believe the boy set matches and started the fire.
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