Local Option and Special Session Talk Under Way
Governor Hanly faces calls for a special session to tackle three main issues including local option by county unit, repeal of a $100000 Vincennes university appropriation, and unexpended balances reverting to the general fund. Leaders warn proceeding costs and split opinion among state candidates and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
James F. Watson
Southeastern Hospital For the
Vincennes University
James P. Goodrich
State Republican Committee
Alfred F. Potts
Marion County
Potts
Goodrich
Southeastern Hospital
Hanly
Watson
State House
James E. Watson
Baginsat
Taft Campaign Speech Opens With War Veterans Contrast
Taft delivers first political address at Erie with soldiers present. He credits Foraker as governor builder of the home, compares U S veterans’ sacrifice to French troops at Paris, and urges women’s interest in the election while warning that Bryan’s win would threaten prosperity and confidence. Keifer and Corbin speak to soldiers after. Wright withdraws Tennessee bid, easing GOP prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
France
Hotel Des Invalids
Paris
Taft
J. R. W. Cline
General Keifer
Corbin
Frank H. Hitchcock
Wright
Tennessee
Erie County Committee
Carl B. Clark
Henry W. Graefe
Citizens Pank
Keifer
Herrick
Bryan
Plans for Indiana special session loom large
Indianapolis Sept 5 Special session called by Gov Hanly for Sept 18 prompts political maneuvering. Indiana Anti Saloon League officials plan aggressive campaigns in counties to fill vacancies. Democrats vow early meeting to back a guaranty deposit bill and likely repeal of the metropolitan police law. Taft and Roosevelt policy discussants frame the electoral stakes amid GOP splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Indianapolis
J. Frank Hanly
E.©. Minton
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Minton
Anti-Saloon League
Hanly
Joe Reiley
Handy
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Bryan
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan Tours Far East With Democratic Precinct Clubs
Mr Bryan enters a broad tour with emphasis on precinct clubs as key to the campaign. The national committee relies on these clubs and the Democratic press for funds and public response. Bryan meets with national committeemen and will speak to 1,200 Chicago precinct committeemen in a general conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Colonel Wetmore
Finance Bureau
Chicago
Fire at Denver hotel claims five lives
A large Denver hotel fire killed five people as flames and smoke trapped guests. About 100 inmates were believed asleep when the blaze began, with many escaping in night robes while rescuers fought the smoke before shifting victims to nearby hotels for shelter.
Wadsworth Cousin Toses Tale After Shooting
The article notes a hush on the shooting story with Major Wadsworth, a cousin of Speaker James W. Wadsworth, traveling with the president when the gunfire occurred. He claims the president and others heard the shot, but he refers to the risk of disclosure and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
James W. Wadsworth
New York State Assembly
Roosevelt shooting report cited by Major Wadsworth
Major Wadsworth said no prior shooting was noted until both he and the president heard more shots while bathing at Cold Springs harbor. He believed the shots were aimed at a target and noted Jack Roosevelt, son of W. Emlen Roosevelt, had been shooting back of the house. He did not link John Coughlin's arrest to the shooting and doubted an assassination attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Congress
Roosevelt
Hughes
Youngstown
Taft
Cincinnati
Wadsworth
Cold Springs Harbor
Jack Roosevelt
W. Emlen Roosevelt
John Coughlin
Coughlin Declared Insane After Sagamore Hill Arrest
Mineola Long Island September 8 John Coughlin the armed man arrested while trying to reach Sagamore Hill is pronounced insane after examination by two physicians Dr Frederick A Wright and Dr H G Wahlig appointed by the overseer of the poor He is to be sent to Kings Park asylum Coughlin 85 wore a Van Dyke beard and appeared distinguished He claimed he sought to deliver a message about a criminal shot by Boston police at Crest Hills cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Crest Hills Cemetery
Coughlin
van Dyke
Dentists From Several States At Fort Wayne Convention
Fort Wayne hosts a dental surgeons convention with Dr. George T. O Dell Attica Dr Otto A King Huntington and Dr W H Upjohn Lafayette among attendees. An elaborate exhibit in the Commercial club rooms features appliances and goods from Keeton Williams Gold Refining Co Mrs W H Herriott & Son Fort Wayne Dental Depot Ransom & Randolph Ritter Dental Supply House Pelton & Crane and others drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. O’dell
Attica
Otto A. King
Huntington
W. H. Upjohn
Lafayette
Commercial Club
Keeton-Williams Gold Refining Company
Kansas City
W. H. Herriott
Grand Army of the Republic Parade Reaches Salt Lake
Veterans marching under flags and bands in Toledo reenact the Grand Army encampment parade. Taft and other officials stood at the reviewing stand as Governor Harris and Senator Foraker acknowledged cheering crowds. The holiday event drew thousands, with strict crowd control and city offices closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Seventh Regiment
Grant
Sherman
William H. Taft
Harris
Forgker
Brand Whitlock
Burton
Foraker
Taft
Grand Army notes membership changes and pensions
A Grand Army report cites 1906 229932 members in good standing and 1907 225157 with a net 4775 loss. Death toll 10242 in 1907 offset by 5467 muster ins. Commander Burton urges posts to reinstate suspended members who cannot pay dues. The 1908 Sulloway pension bill grants $12 monthly to eligible veterans age 62 plus widows, and tributes are paid to Lawler and Lucas who died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Grand Army
Thomas G. Lawler
Rockford, Ill
Daniel R. Lucas
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Labor Day Parade Draws Big Crowd
Large crowds packed downtown Fort Wayne for a Labor Day parade organized by labor unions across many trades. The event featured a long route with a countermarch, a prominent police and fire show, and decorated floats from numerous manufacturing and commercial groups, closing with speeches on Court Street and carnival opening near Call Park. The parade showcased multiple union divisions and a variety of city officials and mascots, ending with a festive spirit despite route changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Court Street
Base Call Park
Organized Labor
Washington Street
H. J. Straub
Ankenbruck
Richard Kelly
Fire Department
Fort Wayne Electric Works
City
Packard Band
Calhoun Street
Broadway
Ashington
Marshal Strath
Charles Ashley
William Kehm
G. L. Fox
Arch Sthair
E. J. ‘Girard
Ed Wolf
Merz Named Purchasing Agent for Lutheran Hospitals
Dr Henry G Merz of this city was elected purchasing agent for all Lutheran hospitals in the synodical conference. The session opened with greetings from Rev Dr C Sihler and D I Sutton. Next year's meeting will be in Denver California or Granite City Illinois. Officers were elected: President Rev Philip Wambsganss Granite City vice president Rev A Almstedt Granite City secretary Rev J S F Her Denver treasurer J H Schacht Red Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Henry G Merz
C. Sihler
Cleveland
D.I. Sutton
Detroit
National Hospital Record
Granite City Hospital
A. Almstedt
Hostital Representatives
Denver
Cal
Granite City
Southern Minnesota Hospital Association
H. A. Daemling
Lutheran Hospital
St. Joseph and Hope Hospitals
Concordia College
Indiana School
Philip Wambsganss
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Sveral
Granite City, Il
J. 5. F. Her
Col
J. H. Schacht
Red Wing
Mini
Insanity Plea in Boston Wife Murder Case
Boston police pursue details after Chester S. Jordan confesses to killing actress Honorah Jordan known as Irene Shannon. He describes the fatal assault after an alleged affair, the trunk disposal in Handcock Street, and later discovery of the thighs and scalp at his Somerville home. He claims amnesia about the events after striking his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
New York
Jordan
T Hancock Street
Beacon Hill
Somerville
Chester Jordan
Jesse L. Livermore
Boston
Susan Geary
Mass
Greater
Honorah Jordan
Irene Shannon
Chester S. Jordan
Handcock Street
Tragic double tragedy ends with suitor and widow
In Wabash Indiana Joel F. Baker a 35 year old carpenter and Sylvia Null Hernice a 30 year old widow died after a shootout and Baker's suicide. A man named George Warner was connected to the plans to flee to Benton Harbor Michigan. A bystander found the couple in a buggy outside a local livery barn with Baker holding a revolver. five bullets struck Mrs Hernice. The horse carried the bodies back to the stable as authorities investigated and the incident unfolded Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Joel F. Baker
Sylvia Null Hernice
George Warner
Benton Harbor
Mich
Baker
Ernest Hanes
Haines
Sheriff Freeman
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Senator Foraker
Washingon
MR. Bryan
Far East
Dental Surgeons
Salt Lake
G. Lane Tannehill
Maryland
Parade OF the Veterans
Holiday
John
Wynant
Dra.g. Merz
Woman
Aing
John C. Helfer
August C. Pequignot
John Conrad
Washington Township
Mary E
H. A. Shenbock
Albert Earl Ogden
Drexel Park
Wayne Township
Sidney R. Middaugh
Simon P. Ambler
Lafayette Township
Ary M. Middaugh
C. Cc
J. F. Pequignot
Hel River Township
Claude C. Pequignot
Eel River Township
Pp. A
W. J. Randall
Thomas Morton
St. Joseph
Henry F. F
C. M. S. Kruse
St. Joseph Township
Ysaac W. and
M. Grill
John O. Webb
Springfield Township
James H. and
A. Matchett
People’s Bank
Leesburg
Jacob Hiser
S. Israel
Godfrey
James M. Gorrell
O. J
Emma Pond
Henry Eby
William Ensley
Henry A. Rockhill
James G. Anderson
Lake Township
Maranda A. Grover
H. Burgess
New Haven
Bernard J. Kuhne
William C. Alman
Fletcher
Adams Township
Joseph “A. Grabill
H. Conrad
Levi Roth
Joseph Witmer
Gra Bill
Cedar Creek Township
David Yagsy
Eli Conrad
Klopfenstein
Cedar Orship
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Frederick ‘W. Suelser
Warner
Lillie M. Warner
Hamilton
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