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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
4
Allen County voters face a defining Friday primary shaping county tickets for November. Voters must weigh personal fitness and character over party labels, selecting the best candidates to govern local affairs and taxes rather than following party loyalty.
Across multiple papers the push for improved highways is urged as a path to prosperity. Arguments cite economic gains, educational and social uplift, and the need for local and national cooperation to fund and maintain lasting pavements.
A brief Washington Star style note cites well advised commentary on the Mexican situation. It mentions government stance and signals concern about the capital region. The fragment suggests ongoing coverage of Mexico political events and policy responses.
The Underwood wool schedule revision clears the House with twenty presensive Republicans voting yes, proposing a roughly 50 percent average tariff cut. Simultaneously Payne offers a stand pat Republican alternative cutting duties about 40 percent. The piece argues the 1919 revision was a sham and supports the Follette bill of last summer as justified by current production conditions.
More than six hundred visitors toured the third floor of the German American Trust building in Fort Wayne, admiring a 48.6 by 28.6 foot lodge room and a 58.6 by 33.6 foot banquet hall as two dozen officers and ladies from six orders joined the reception. The event featured Young Orchestra music and guided tours, with a steady flow of guests lingering to enjoy the hospitality and décor of the elaborate lodge home in the state’s midwest.
Columbia City Indiana reports the graduation events for the local high school. Commencement is set for May 27 in the assembly room. Thirty eight seniors will participate with students named in class day and related events. Other dates include class day May 23 and baccalaureate sermon May 19. Junior reception for seniors appears May 2.
In an open letter from Washington, Senator Joseph M. Dixon campaign manager for Roosevelt, accuses President Taft of complicity in Kentucky election irregularities. Dixon cites telegram from E C O Rear and cites Taft certificates signed by county officials amid Roosevelt carries districts.
Allen County Democratic and Republican organizations completed preliminaries for the April 12 primaries. Democrats name candidates for Circuit Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Representatives, Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioners, Recorder, Coroner. Republicans list Recorder, three Commissioners districts, Prosecuting Attorney, Representatives, Surveyor, Coroner, Judge Circuit Court, Treasurer, Sheriff.
A partial list of Memorial Day committees prepared by J. R. Whitecamp of the Sons of Veterans lists executive, finance, program, speakers, transportation, reception, memorial Sunday, decorating, and monument roles. Not all groups submitted committees, leaving some rosters incomplete.
Ossian Indiana April 5 the soldiers monument at this place will be properly dedicated on Memorial day May 30 The G A R and the Monument association lead the event and have secured old army comrade Daniel Waugh of Tipton to deliver the address Waugh is brother of A A Waugh and department commander of the Indiana G A R The monument stands as a durable testimonial to the boys who served the country in the Civil War
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the $6,000 frame residence of Edward Leland of Chicago on the Spring Grove farm six miles south of town along Huntington road. Farm hands discovered the blaze after it had gained headway while attempting to save the building. The house was built by J. C. Peters, later sold in 1905 to K. Vorndran, who then sold it to Mr. Leland.
Findlay Ohio April 8 rumors say the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railroad may be electrified. W C Loree general manager of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad inspected the 107 mile line this week. The line, built twenty years ago by Charles N Haskell ex Governor of Oklahoma, has faced receiverships and troubles as a New York Chicago trunk link.
In Washington on Easter Monday about 1000 people heard Indiana Governor Marshall praised as a potential presidential candidate at the First Congregational Church. The event featured music and remarks by Senator Shively and Dr. Harvey Wiley with dignitaries in attendance. Marshall answered why he left law for politics, citing a wish to preserve his conscience and self respect.
Indianapolis April 9 Republican state chairman Fred A. Sims called a meeting of the state committee for 7 30 p m next Thursday at headquarters to fix the time of the state convention. The ticket and platform will be chosen. July 2 is seen as unsatisfactory. late July or early August is favored after the national convention.
In Memphis a floodwaters story reports New Madrid Missouri voters braved Mississippi river floods to cast ballots in a local option election. The dry side won by about 300 votes as returns arrived from flooded areas.
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