Fanning Defends Prohibition Against Anti-Saloon League Work
Hon. M. J. Fanning of Philadelphia denounces the Anti-Saloon League in Indiana speeches, saying prohibition must be enforceable by a government in sympathy with laws, not just on paper. He blames old-party bosses, praises the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and urges prohibition tickets to shift political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
M. J. Fanning
Philadelphia
Prohibition County
Anti-Saloon Organization
South
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Fanning
Prohibition Organization
James E. Graham
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Canitz
Ireland
Meson and Dixon
John Brown
Tan
Mt. Sinai
Moses
Lincoln
Republic
Mr. Fanning
Indiana
Cox
Ning
Farmer Boy Arrested Over Horse Theft Near Arcola
A 24 year old farmer boy, Ho ward Helibaugh, was arrested near Arcola after attempting to sell a horse stolen from his father A E Hollibaugh four miles west of Kendallville. Sheriff Grice and Deputy George Wisenhut captured him as the father pursued. The horse was returned to its owner and the youth was jailed. The father said the thefts dated four years and included a watch and clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neigmborhood
Arcola
Howard Helibaugs
A. E. Hollibaugh
Kendallvills
Grice
George Wisenhut
Ea i
Pie
Mollibaush
Kendallville
Judge Considers Divorce Court Best Forum for Case
Judge Skelton in city court on desertion charges against Edward Lynch advised that if the couple cannot live together the divorce court is the proper place to settle their difficulties The husband must support his wife and the matter was put under advisement for two weeks Five boys in court faced wagon damage charges and were turned over to a probation officer Susie Lynch blamed his mother for the troubles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lynch
Susie Lynch
Skelton
Max Salon
Wells County Man Hurt in Runaway on Jefferson Street
Clark Woodside, a Wells County farmer, was injured in a Saturday noon runaway at Jefferson street and Fairfield avenue. He was thrown from his buggy and sustained a fracture of the right arm. His team allegedly bolted past a house-cleaning machine in use nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Woodside
Wells County
Jefferson Street
Fairfield Avenue
New Schedules of Fire Insurance Rates in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne merchants and property owners may now obtain the new fire insurance rate schedules from their agent. Inspections and estimates must be applied for directly to the Indiana Inspection Bureau in the North American Building on Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana Inspection Bureau
Clinton Street
Hair Caught In Shaft Leaves Girl Scalp-less
Miss Adolph Laemmermann, about 21, suffered a severe scalp injury after her hair was caught in a laundry shaft at the Troy laundry. She was moved to St Joseph hospital where Drs Blosser and McOscar attempted scalp replacement and feared for her life but expected possible recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Laemmermann
Washington Boulevard
Grant Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
E. J. McOscar
M. V. Blosser
John McArdle
Troy
St. Joseph Hospital
McOscar
Miss Laemmermann
J. McOscar
Foraker’s Defense of Brownsville Negros
The article discusses Senator Foraker’s stance on Brownsville, criticizing the Warner Bill omissions, criticizing presidential orders barring enlistment, and arguing that only Congress should decide recruitment and reenlistment while the president acts as commander in chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Brownsville
Sion
Congress
Lands Colored Soldiers Honor and Stark Debate Over Justice
A legislative debate questions a demand that men accused of crime prove innocence before a hostile judge. The speaker praises colored soldiers, calling them loyal, brave, and rightful heirs to American sacrifice, asking only for justice because they are men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
America
Petersburg
Wagner
Mark Twain recalls rescue at sea in dramatic action
The narrator recounts how a sailor saved Miss Sturgis after a ship mishap. He carried her to a gangway and into the cabin shelter, remarking he never knew the ocean could be so wet.
Welcome for Great Fleet in San Diego and San Francisco
The article notes a warm welcome for the Great Fleet in San Diego with limited participation possible in events south of San Francisco. It mentions a grand review of combined Atlantic and Pacific forces in San Francisco harbor on May, with Secretary Metcalf reviewing ships including the gun boat Yorktown and forty three vessels in four lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Yorktown
Bryan Loses First Skirmish Over Delegates in New York
The resolutions committee split on instructing delegates for Mr. Bryan. A seven member sub committee heard Augustus Thomas and recommended against an instructed delegation by 6 to 1. The full resolutions committee adopted the report by 28 to 4 while 19 members were absent. Bryan supporters vow to press the fight on the convention floor. Delegates at large were tentatively named W. J. Conners, Charles F. Murphy, Lewis Nixon and Alton B. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Committee On
Augustus Thomas
Bryan Progressive Democratic League
Committee
W. J. Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Lewis Nixon
Alton B. Parker
Democratic convention forecast in New York April 14
Report from New York describes a heated state Democratic meeting with a court injunction over McCarren's Kings County delegates and Bryan faction efforts to gain recognition and an instructed Denver delegation. It notes plans for an uninstructed New York delegation and potential large delegate selections by Connors and Murphy despite McCarren’s surprise move prompting a special state committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
State Committee
Patrick H. McCarren
Kings County
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
William J. Connors
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
John B. Stanchfield
Louis Nixon
McGarren
McCarren
Conners
Murphy
Itza
Buffalo
Injunction on McCarren Delegates Altered by Court
Supreme Court Justice Crane modified the injunction restraining the state committee from removing McCarren delegates from the temporary roll. The convention may still judge its own members as Cohalahan argued, Kapper opposing. The state committee met in session awaiting the decision while the Brooklyn inquiry continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Crane
State Committee
McCarren
Charles F. Murphy
Daniel F. Cohalahan
Justice Crane
Isaac M. Kapper
Cohalahan
Dr Mercer Declines Coroner Nomination at Prohibition Meeting
Dr J D Mercer of Poe declined the coroner nomination offered by the prohibition county convention. Officers at The Sentinel report he was not present at the meeting and learned of the action later. Mercer is a Marion township Democrat and son of a prohibitionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Mercer
Poe
Prohibition
Sentinel
Mercer
Democratic County Central Committee
Marion Township
Dr. Mercer
Elmer St John Ousted by Fort Wayne Labor Body
The Fort Wayne Federation of Labor voted 25 to 6 to remove Elmer St John from political and central committees and declare his seat vacant for backing James E Watson against the federation. St John vows court action to regain his seat and denies any law violations. Also noted, Frank E Purcell nears GOP nomination for joint senator of Allen and Adams counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Federation
Fort Wayne Federation of Labor
Elmer St. John
Tin, Iron and Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
St. John
James E. Watson
Mr. Watson
Mr. St. John
Fort Wayne
Federation of Labor
Federation
Frank E. Purcell
Randall Hotel
Allen and
Adams
Purcell
French-American Society Opposes Liquor Business Elimination
The French-American Society of Allen County Indiana at its meeting endorsed liberal legislation to protect liberty life and property and opposed total suppression of licensed liquor. It argued high taxation would result and urged laws that reduce taxes while serving the best interests of all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Indiana
United States
Woman Confesses to Killing Wealthy Realtor in Cassopolis
South Bend Indiana April 11 Mrs. George Metsker admitted killing Carlton Morgan a wealthy real estate dealer in Cassopolis Michigan early yesterday morning. She said she fired the shot and later broke down admitting the act though she initially denied motive or intent. The case centers on revenge for allegedly leading Metsker astray with the shooting occurring after a visit to the home of Mrs May Greene attended by Mrs John Berner. Metsker waived examination and was bound over to circuit court for trial while Morgan’s wife waits on further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
George Metsker
Carlton M. Morgan
Cassopolis
Mich
Morgan
Metsker
Michigan
May Greene
Cassepolis
John Berner
Carlton Morgan
Court House
Russey
Bresnahan
Kitlng Morgan
Geo. Metsker
Justice Reynolds
Cassop
Greene’s
Trin
Love triangle behind Cassopolis tragedy explored
Authorities say Morgan faced trouble anticipating from a rival source and carried a Colt revolver. Mrs. Metsker believed Morgan attracted her husband away. Cassopolis women Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Brenner, both praised for beauty, are noted for having many admirers. Brenner’s husband left town for a new job in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metsker
Morgan
Brenner
George McCabe
John Brenner
Cassopolis
St. Louis
Greene
Plenty of Teamsters on Hand at City Barns
City barns Tuesday morning showed abundant teamsters for municipal work with no strike despite union threats. Two nonunion workers were hired. union agent Buechner warned city clerk Becker that continued employment could trigger a walkout. Officials favored unions but avoided action. Double team rates may rise after May first, though slack work makes enforcement unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buechner
Henry Becker
Board of Public Works
May build a stadium in Fort Wayne entertainment plan
M E Rice of the Majestic and F E Stouder of the Temple unite for a new Fort Wayne venture a stadium or amphitheater adjoining the Majestic to host summer theater and a palm garden with refreshments. Architect Wing designed seating for about 1500. decision to proceed nearly certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
M. E. Rice
The
Majestic
F. E. Stouder
Temple
Fort Wayne
Majestic Theater
Wing
Nineteen Graduates to Participate in St Marys School Commencement
The eleventh annual commencement for St Marys School will be held Thursday evening the 30th in the school hall. Nineteen graduates are listed: Edward Alter Mark Baker Arthur Friestroffer Elmer Jockel Herbert Krock Alfred Lauer Bernard Nieman Albert Pranger Arthur Stier Henry Wiegand Marie App Julia Christen Beatrice Henry Carol Klug Marie Lampke Ida Martin Ellen McNulty Florence Olinger Anna Pothoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School
Edward Alter
Mark Baker
Arthur Friestroffer
Elmer Jockel
Herbert Krock
Alfred Lauer
Bernard Nieman
Albert Pranger
Arthur Stier
Henry Wiegand
Marie App
Julia Christen
Beatrice Henry
Carol Klug
Marie Lampke
Ida Martin
Ellen McNulty
Florence Olinger
Anna Pothoff
Freeman in Command of Pacific Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Fort Wayne lieutenant Fred Freeman is named by the Army and Navy journal to command the Pacific torpedo boat flotilla, comprising three torpedo boats and two destroyers. He has served on the Pacific coast for four years, most recently with the torpedo boat Preble, and his promotion pleases local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Army and Navy Journal
Fred Freeman
Pacific Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Freeman
Pacific Coast
Preble
Moorman Seeks Congress Seat After Brick Death
John L. Moorman of Knox, chairman of the Republican committee for the Thirteenth district, announces his candidacy for the congressional nomination to fill the vacancy caused by A. L. Brick's death. He will resign as district chairman and expects appointment to the vacancy when the district committee meets at his call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brick
South Bend
Ind
John L. Moorman
Knox
Republican Committee
Thirteenth District
Moorman
Licensed Hunters to Meet in Allen County Court House
The Allen County Licensed Hunters association calls a meeting in the court house assembly room on Wednesday evening April 15 to discuss game law matters and other issues of interest to sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Third Presbyterian elects officers at annual meeting
The Third Presbyterian church held its annual meeting on Friday evening. The new slate of officers was elected in forty five minutes. Reports showed the church in healthy condition and pledges covered expenses. The pastor Rev. Frank M. Fox received a $200 raise. Bonded debt repayment of $800 was approved. Elders were chosen for terms of three, two, and one year, with deacons also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Presbyterian Church
Frank M. Fox
J. D. Chambers
C. M."chambers
C. B. Fitch
N.M. Beattie
B. G. Schulze
F.W. Ise
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MA Fanning
Antisaloon League
Wall Street
Taft
Billy Bryan
Democratic Party
Prohibition Party
Grover
Teddy
Anna Dayton
Mark Twain
San Diego
New York State
Democratic Committee
Morgan Ie
Messrs. Rice and Stouder
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