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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
3
The Weekly Sentinel reports on Senator Jones staying as Democratic National Committee chair, Chicago politics with "Bath house" Coughlin, and Milwaukee mayors' landslide. It notes the Philippine dollar issue, oleomargarine tax debates, Indianapolis police dismissal rulings, and investigations into Michigan City prison warden Barnard amid Durbin's governorship.
A report claims Barnard was ousted and casts light on alarming prison affairs. The governor must investigate the state prison problems and act promptly to restore order and accountability.
The Nation reports trouble spreading into Nebraska as raids occur near the Kansas boundary. A raid has already taken place and the local joint-keeper has been warned to leave town under threats of tar and feathers.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues that Governor Durbin cannot evade responsibility for charges against the Michigan City penitentiary deputy warden. It urges a fearless, public investigation of alleged inhuman cruelty and dismisses the governor’s claim that the prison board is not his business. The editorial says a governor would act to root out abuse and ensure accountability.
The piece argues Governor Durbin must take responsibility for the Indiana state prison controversy. It cites charges by prison physician Dr. Horne of brutal offenses and urges full investigation, labeling the affair a public matter for the governor who appointed the prison board. It notes a new military company at Plymouth was mustered into state service with Major J. E. Miller as mustering officer.
Senator Hanna plans a $100000 bond to secure Rathbone's release from Cuban prison while Rathbone appeals to the president. The Ohio legislator is exerting intense effort to aid Rathbone and may eventually win his release.
The House passes a strict Chinese exclusion bill expanding bans to all mixed blood Chinese and ending labor from Hawaii and the Philippines. In Grand Rapids the Democratic ticket, led by Mayor Perry, suffers a crushing defeat amid a waterworks scandal, as independent voters turn against the party for an official's malfeasance.
The governor orders a complete impartial investigation of the state prison administration following charges by Dr. Horne against Warden Reid and Deputy Warden Barnard. A special non partisan citizen commission could better uncover facts and protect convicts, aiming for thorough reform.
Robt. J. Miller of Chattanooga Tennessee praises Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup stating it has greater merit and higher sales than all other cough syrups combined. He notes strong demand and lists Dreier and Bro and Pellens and Polster as sellers.
The article notes at least 185 butterfly species inhabit Mexico and Central America, highlighting rich lepidopteran diversity in the region. It underscores the ecological variety and distribution of butterflies across habitats in these areas.
Dr. G W Bowen, an elder Northern Indiana physician, spoke at the Allen County Homeopathic Society banquet on the diseases of fifty years ago. He noted smallpox and tuberculosis linkage, described past illnesses in his city, and urged vaccination despite debates on its effects. He warned against unintended health consequences from vaccination policies.
Dennie O'Dea a prominent Allen county farmer and Democrat of sterling worth lies very ill at his Arcola area home. His condition worsened yesterday prompting Dr W H Myers from this city to attend him.
John McCarthy of Chicago arrived in town last evening for a visit as a local city event unfolds.
The passage highlights Mr. McCarthy among prominent Chicago politicians and mentions his role as street commissioner under Mayor Hopkins. He visits the city with his father and friends.
Oliver Clark appointed as carrier on rural free delivery route No 8 succeeding Henry L. Miller who resigned weeks ago the appointment became effective yesterday.
Advertisement notes a one piece dress for children in good quality Percale with a braided yoke and ruffle, priced at $1.00 each. It also offers Misses' Eton Suits made of crash with white, blue and red gazelle cloth, trimmed with white soutache braid and pearl buttons, at $2.25 each.
David Jacobs a Cass Street foreman and City Trucking employee, watched his gall bladder operation at St Josephs Hospital without ether. He remained conscious, offered casual commentary, asked questions, and described the surgeon's work while Dr E J McOscar performed the procedure. The operation proceeded under local anesthesia and was reported a success with expected recovery.
Two patients remain at the contagious hospital at the county farm Miss Sarah Gans and Oliver E Elwell both progress well though discharge may take ten days or more Dr Macbeth received roses from the Kings Daughters Church of Christ and a letter from Elwells father dated Hawkins Micah thanking the doctor for care The father explains the son ran away eight years ago and this is the first word since then Mother has died and he struggles to support a large family
South Bend organizes a camp for Spanish-American War veterans amid a smallpox scare in Andrews with vaccinations underway. Notable local cases include 13 year old Harry A. Mott’s death from lockjaw near Elsheart and Pearl Frederickson fined for shoplifting a raincoat in Warsaw.
Nine year old Emma Ferrell of 111 Heustis Avenue was severely scalded Thursday after a pan of boiling water overturned in her lap while assisting with housework. Dr Ruhl attended. both legs badly burned but expected to recover.
The notice records marriage licenses issued to Henry J. Schmidt and Carrie E. Wenger, Thomas E. Enough and Augusta Dicke, Henry Helmroth and Annie Shafer, Henry Buhrkamp and Nirabeth Trautman, and Henry J. G. Weinmanns and Louisa M. Friedrich.
Following Major Hilton's afternoon and evening addresses at Plymouth Congregational church, numerous women joined the Women's Christian Temperance Union. A reception followed for the new members.
The gathering on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. N. W. Bloom’s home at 1123 Columbia avenue saw Major Hilton address women and impress the audience. Forty six names were added to the W. C. T. U. membership list, with many more joining during the evening meeting. The workers feel greatly encouraged by the outlook.
Reuben B Paine and wife Rickey Paine of Hough Street were involved in a street altercation on Calhoun near Main this afternoon drawing a crowd. Mrs Paine filed an affidavit accusing Paine of assault and battery from last night at their home. Paine was arraigned before Judge Louttit at 2:30 and pleads not guilty as trial proceeds.
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