Vesey Campaign Remarks Highlight Liquor and Trust Issues
A political statement by Mr. Vesey defends his record on liquor licensing, antitrust laws, and corporate dealings. He claims to align with the Democratic party, denies benefiting from or aiding trusts, and asserts pro labor and local control stances while rebutting rival accusations and asserting his financial independence from corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Senate
New Jersey
Jersey
Arizona
Indiana
Vesey
Noche Buena Sonora Mining Company
Berghoff Brewing Association
American Seating Company
Fleming
Candidate Vesey Attacked as Political Fakir and Hypocrite
A letter to the editor denounces W. J. Vesey as a political fakir and a hypocrite, signed by S. B. Fleming. The piece critiques Vesey’s behavior and questions his sincerity in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Vesey
Ss. B. Fleming
Vesey linked to mining scam and hidden funds in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne figure Judge William J. Vesey is tied to defunct ventures and a concealed $50 000 fund from the assessor via the Physician's Defense company. Circulated Noche Buena mining stock circulars listed Vesey as counsel and touted false fortunes, while critics warned of get rich quick schemes and fake ore claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesey
Physician’s Defense Company
William Eggeman
Judge Vesey
The
Journal- Gazette
Fort Wayne
Noche Buena Sonora Mining Company
Sonora
Mexico
William J. Vesey
New Golcondas
W. J. Vesey
Noche Buena
E. H. Merritt
Magic Circle
Allen County
Indiana
Charles P. Reineger
EB. W. Cook
Citizens’ Trust Company
Cook
Gail
Y W C A plans broad fall and winter programs
The Y W C A outlines extensive fall and winter activities including extension work in local factories, revival services, weekly devotions, bible studies in French and German, mission study talks, sewing and shirt waist classes, and a revival to begin January at the Wayne Street M E church led by Rev. Haudenschield. Celebrate anniversaries and missionary society elections also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Association
Mason Long
Frank Lenig
Wayne Street
M. E
C. R. Haudenschield
Chicago
Haudenschield
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Vancouver
Wash
Lenig
Gompers Replies to Roosevelt Over Labor Injunctions
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, charges President Roosevelt with shifting toward antagonism in a letter responding to Roosevelt’s comments on injunctions in labor disputes. He cites past dialogues on rights and social uplift and defends workers’ legal rights against court actions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Knox
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
American Federationist
Mhg Pulte Sour
Justices Day
McKenna
Theodore Roosevelt
American Federation of ‘Labor
Washington, D.C
Church property clause to revert to orphans home revisited
A Marion suit sought to stop property reverting to the orphans' home if the church disbands. Fort Wayne ministers secured withdrawal of the case and anticipate settlement between the parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fort Wayne
St Mary's Fall Festival Net Gains Highlight Event
The St Marys fall festival at St Marys school hall under the rector and congregation of St Marys church realized a net gain of 1500 from about 1800 total receipts over three nights. Prizes left over were awarded later to Edith Martin Clement Lanternier and Antonette Oechtering. The committee thanked St Marys orchestra Young Ladies society Rosary society St Charles Borromeo society and named Mgr Oechtering Gustav Berghoff Louis Schwartz Adam Reinhart Joseph Zurbach Henry Kappel for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School Hall
St. Mary’s Church
Edith Martin
Clement Lanternier
Antonette Oechtering
St. Mary's Orchestra
Rosary Society
St. Charles Borromeo Society
Charles Schnorberger
John Trentman
John Reinhart
Mgr. Oechtering
Gustave Berghoff
Louis Schwartz
Adam A. Reinhart
Joseph Zurbach
Henry Kappel
Hanged for Murder Tied to 110th Street Riot in Springfield
Joe James an 18 year old Black man confessed and was hanged in the Springfield county jail for the July 3 murder of Clergy A Ballard a railroad engineer. The crime provoked a fatal race riot in Springfield leading to mob violence and the deployment of 5000 troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Joe James
James
Clergy A. Ballard
Birmingham
Ala
Earl Hallam
George Richardson
Hallam
Sprinfield
Bloomington
H. T. Loper
Loper
Deneen
Republican Consul Griffiths Praises Party At Fort Wayne Rally
Hon. John L. Griffiths Indianapolis consul general at Liverpool spoke in Fort Wayne endorsing the Republican ticket from president to senator. He praised the party while criticizing Bryan and Roosevelt policy claims, noting democracy’s honesty but urging support for Republican candidates. The event began with a parade by local clubs and concluded with floral bouquets as the crowd packed Princess rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Griffiths
Indianapolis
United States
Liverpool
Fort Wayne
Princess Rink
Griffiths
Griffith
Red Fire
Kendallville Taft Club
Sol. A. Wood
Republican Party
Bryan
Denver
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Watson
Gilhams
Mr. Gilham
W. J. Vesey
Bargain Catalog Promises Savings Across Goods
A sprawling ad lists bulk discounts on coal hods blankets shawls underwear and varied garments. It highlights sofas like petticoats coats skirts gowns and household items with many prices centing sales figures to attract shoppers.
A Cure for Hog Cholera Using Sloan's Liniment
An old guidance note advises isolating hogs showing hog cholera symptoms and fumigating pens. It promotes Sloan's Liniment mixed with milk as a treatment, claiming quick improvement in several anecdotes and offering a free book on horses cattle hogs and poultry from Dr Earl S Sloan in Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
A. J. McCarthy
Idaville
Ind
G. W. Balsbaugh
Peru
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
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MR. Vesey
S Corporation
Kehoe
Neene County
Bar. Association
New Haven
J. Kohlmeyer
Kleist
Prof. Dorn
Concordia College
Theodore F. Hahn
John H. Bosch
St. John’s
Taft
ST. Mary's
Springfield, I
Lee
St. Jos River
Jaeger
Wright
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