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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
13
President calls Congress to act on child labor limits and a broad set of labor protections. He urges amendments to the anti trust law, clearer mechanisms for restraints of trade, and protections for unions, while stressing need for postal saving banks and tariff study.
Sufferers of headache rheumatism neuralgia and pains praise Dr Miles Antipain Pills for rapid relief with no after effects A station agent O L Russell from Battle Creek and Mrs M J Hamilton of Upper Alton endorse the product Their doctor declares druggists carry the tablets with a guarantee to refund the first package price if no benefit is seen Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind
Theodore Roosevelt urges tariff adjustment to protect forests, favoring free wood pulp while taxing paper from countries without export duties. He calls for a permanent waterways commission with powers to prompt waterway improvement and control, and for waterpower rights to include just charges and time limits. March 25, 1908.
At Logansport Indiana a frisky horse backed into a buzz saw at a portable saw mill killing Joseph Barber. His son Arnold tried to help as the animal caused Barber to be shoved into the revolving teeth. Barber died within moments with his heart severely injured.
In Marysville Ohio on March 25 O A Rose gave a hornets nest to a young naturalist sweetheart. She hung it in the parlor. The nest awakened the hornets and the couple fled but were stung several times.
The Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal church Men’s Club held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with a banquet and election of officers for the coming year. President W. Freese was named and the first vice president, along with other posts, were listed.
Washington reports the German government rejected Dr David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Berlin. Emperor William's personal objection stems from Prince Henry’s 1902 Washington visit, despite Hill's prior acceptance by Berlin and Secretary Root's surprise. Hill, a former Rochester president and diplomat, would have succeeded Charlemagne Tower.
A fragment from Berlin mentions a government and a Roosevelt reference amid March 25 reporting, but the text is garbled and no clear event or figures are established. The item seems to note political names without a concrete action or outcome.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Sure Colic Cure as the safest remedy for equine colic caused by digestion issues from feed changes or fasting. It claims rapid stomach and bowel action and notes a testimonial from R A Pierce of Calcutta Springs Georgia about a horse recovering after three doses.
The State Department and other sources indicate Dr Hill is deemed not representative enough to warrant sending to Germany. Dutch and German officials report he has not established a strong position at The Hague and may be viewed unfavorably by some German officials. His writings are not objected to by Germany.
Parkersburg, W. Va. March 25. The river steamer Columbia towing a Marietta show boat struck the lock wall at lock eighteen and sank within two minutes. The crew and all show boat actors were saved. A mis understanding of signals is blamed for the accident. Several narrow escapes and conflicting reports followed. The Columbia was a total loss.
Governor Cobb received a letter from Representative Charles E. Littlefield announcing his resignation as a member of Congress effective September 30. A second note to the Second district Republican committee cites a desire to resume his law practice as the reason. The resignation shocks Cobb and district supporters who regret the loss and the cost of a special election.
A 50 member committee in South Bend Indiana has begun criminal action against owners leasing buildings used for immoral purposes. Owners face fines up to 500 dollars and possible six months imprisonment after being served notice to cleanse within two weeks. The effort targets prominent residents and leverages Indiana statutes to curb gambling and vice.
Springfield voters face a striking anti saloon appeal as the Liquor Dealers association backs a plan to shut every saloon in the city for two to three days before the election. The tactic aims to show residents the likely look of the capital city under the proposed order and provoke a revulsion of sentiment toward anti alcohol measures.
Ten teachers led by Miss Minnie Martin dismiss their classes at Bryant school and declare no further sessions until salary warrants are properly signed and delivered, citing difficulty getting warrants signed without visiting the district treasurer.
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