Controversy Over Dr Wiley and Remsen Board Sparks Inquiry
The house probes the Remsen board over Benzoate of Soda and Saccharin use and the cost of operation. It questions board independence and links to manufacturers while noting travel to Europe by two members. The inquiry aims to uncover who promotes opposition to Dr. Harvey W. Wiley within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Remsen Board
Wiley
House
Remsen
Europe
Learning
Avay
DeKalb County Courthouse Cornerstone Ceremony Honors Progress
The Souvenir Edition of The Sestinel lauds DeKalb County for placing the cornerstone of a new courthouse in a ceremony with broad citizen participation. The piece celebrates thrift, ambition, and regional ties with Allen County, asserting the project shows recovery from past public missteps and promises a debt-free, impressive monument to local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
DeKalb County
Allen County
Pow
DeKalb
Blow-up in the Senate signals new bipartisan insurgent力量
An alliance of democrats and republican insurgents in the Senate threatens long standing control and hints at a shift toward bi partisan action. The move could push a wool tariff revision and free list measures while inviting presidential veto battles. The article foresees a stronger, more people responsive Congress and a persistent insurgent dynamic ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Chamber
Public Mind Drives Shifting Senate Alignments
A forum suggests party lines may blur as public interests challenge old Senate loyalties. Insurgency is framed as a state of mind gaining representation, signaling a forthcoming era where governing priorities reflect the broader populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Taft and Alaska Policy Calls for Conserving National Wealth
The piece criticizes President Taft for limited Alaska knowledge and slow action on exploitation. It argues a clear conservationist policy is needed, noting Interior Department clashes over Ballinger and Arctic wealth pursued by Morgans and Guggenheims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Alaska
Payne-Aldrich
Congress
Controller Bay
Interior Department
Ballinger
Arctic
Morgans
Ryans
Guggenheims
Beer substitutes buoy Allen County Fair exhibit
A recent Allen County Fair driving park event featured aeroplane displays and motorcycle races with non alcoholic drinks sold at long bars under the grandstand. The hot crowd consumed popred brown and tan beverages instead of beer and there was no drunkenness or disorder, suggesting intoxicants are not necessary for fair success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Fair Ground
Allen County Fair
Editors Back Tariff Revision In Nationwide Survey
Chicago Tribune findings show a vast majority of more than four thousand editors across twenty-two states favor tariff revision. Opinions vary on scope with many calling for general revision, some preferring schedule by schedule, and a few urging tariff board timing. Fewer than one-sixth remain staunch Payne Aldrich supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicag Tribune
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Tariff Board
Taft Rules Whisky, Wiley Probes Beer Definition
President Taft has determined what whisky is and Dr. Wiley begins an inquiry to define beer. Washington hosts brewers and experts as the government chemist gathers evidence on ingredients and processes. A beer ruling may follow the popular understanding, with industry observers noting concerns about current practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wiley
Washington
Sober Saloon Crackdown Calls For Law Enforcement Action
A Fort Wayne and Allen County article voices concern that legalized saloons face threats from illicit operators. It warns that illegal taverns and “blind tigers” exploit the law and defy authorities, urging stronger action to wipe them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Taft’s Wool Bill Stalls in Congress Amid Warded Dissent
The piece notes President Taft remains silent on wool legislation, with a wool bill likely to reach the White House where the final decision rests with the president. The Democratic House resists a softened version, while Republican insurgents in the Senate helped shape an easier bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
White House
Senate
Does Steel Trust Own Harvester
Townsend reports that the International Harvester Company allegedly dominates the steel trust and used rebates to buyers, masking ownership and stifling competition. He cites $3 per ton rebates on steel for exports and purchases of Osborn, Keystone, and other plants to destroy rivals. Kenyon and Smith testified on ownership concealment and possible anti trust violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
International
M. Osborn Company
Aultman-Miller & Co
Minneapolis Harvester Company
Keystone Company
Kenyon and Smith
United States
Kenyon
Iowa
Herbert Knox Smith
House “Steel Trust
Burdette Townsend
Department of Justice
Townsend
Corporations
Smith
Department of Commerce and Labor
Senate
Hansbrough
Kittredge
Socialist Picnic Draws Big Crowd at Swinney Park
Fort Wayne socialists and allies from nearby towns held a Sunday gathering at Swinney park with a picnic and program. Mrs. Bates of Toledo spoke on Ideals of Socialism and W. H. Spears of Findlay presented Starving Midst Plenty. The Arion band provided music as crowds exceeded 1,200 in the afternoon and the evening turnout was even larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Swinney Park
Bates
Toledo
W. H. Spears
Findlay, C
Arion
Suit over lost fingers seeks $10000 damages
Theodore Girardot sues a Pennsylvania company in superior court claiming a defective hydraulic jack caused an engine tank to fall and sever two fingers on Feb 2. Judge R K Erwin records the complaint. Charges abandons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Girardot
Pennsylvania Company
R. K. Erwin
James A. McCormick
Mary J. McCormick
McAdams & Hartzell
Wives seek divorces amid separations and arrests reported
The article notes Theodore Kiewicz withdrawing a divorce suit in superior court after earlier arrests following threats toward his wife. Pauline Kelsey sues for divorce citing beatings and intoxication. Walter Kelsey faces claimed abuse and jail. Clara Wendt seeks decree after Julius Wendt left them with two children. Anna Lannert granted separation and child custody with $12 monthly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Kiewicz
Leokadyvta Kiewicz
James Nolan
Neel Street
Pennsylvania Company
Rockhill
Union Streets
Pauline A. Kelsey
Walter Kelsey
William Fruechtenich
Clara B. Wendt
Julius Wendt
Colerick
Hogan
Anna H. Lannert
John Lannert
Friday Divorces Highlight Domestic Strife and Restraining Orders
Abagail Van Anda accuses George A. Van Anda of years of meal refusals, cursing, abuse, and a violent fit in which stones were thrown at their home. She seeks restraining orders as they share three children, youngest sixteen. Colerick and Hogan filed. Pearl Hazelett testifies in a divorce suit against Edward Hazelett after a January marriage. she says he abandoned her with their baby nightly and socialized with other women. Filed affidavit claims marriage was to avert prosecution or paternity charges. Joseph Stephen secures a divorce from Henrietta Stephen after a seven year marriage. no children. The couple separated after Stephen found Elliott kissing his wife and demanded the boarder leave. McAdams Hartzell represented the wife in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abagail van Anda
George A. van Anda
Colerick
Hogan
Pearl Hazelett
Edward Hazelett
Bob Elliott
Joseph Stephen
Henrietta Stephen
Stephens
Elliott
McAdams & Hartzell
William Fruechtenicht
W C T U Committee Opposes Liquor License at Fort Wayne Drive-In
A W C T U delegation asked the county commissioners to deny Oliver Steward a liquor license for the Fort Wayne Drive-In during the county fair. They argued state law bans selling intoxicants at fairs and were told the license would not be granted if the law prohibits it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Oliver Steward
Fort Wayne
Remonstrances filed over saloon licenses amid renewals
A large petition opposes Sheriff Reichelderfer blocking a sale while unions press to defeat the license. Several applicants delayed or failed to file renewals including Marion Wyatt and John Boyle. A divorce suit, warded by William Hennings against Alberta Hennings, and a juvenile case involving Joe Schultz are noted. Police testimony challenges Dave Randall's license renewal and Marion Wyatt’s continued permit uncertainties dominate hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle
Hoagland
Marion Wyatt
Main Street
Albert Weber
Calhoun Street
Perry Jr. Stahl
Alexander E. Boivin
West
Orville Williams
Lewis Street
David H. Randall
Barr Street
Frank J. Belchin
Glasgow Avenue
Harry Minnich
West Main Street
Edward L. Gearhart
Wells Street
Robison L. Calderwood
Lafayette Street
John Streicher
Wayne Street
Louis Fraenzner
Hayden Street
Francis V. Cour
Edward A. Schneider
Broadway
Fred P. Rosselot
E. Siniff
Eliza Street
Louis Waltemath
H. A. Wiebke
Edward Boyle
J. J. Luley
East Wayne Street
Divorces and suits filed in superior court today
Anna Block accuses William Block of denying vegetables raised on vacant lots and of habitual drunkenness while she borrowed for living costs. Emrick & Emrick prosecute for damages. William Rosenbaum sues Wabash for 5000 after a train crossing collision injures him. Nannie McDaniel seeks divorce from Alonzo after his larceny conviction. Julian Perriguey wills all to widow Margaret Perriguey as executrix. Liquor license renewals and transfers discussed for tomorrow. Frances E Stookey granted divorce from Oliver Stookey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Block
William Block
Emrick
Nannie McDaniel
Alonzo McDaniel
Julian E. Perriguey
Margaret R. Perriguey
Circuit Court
Commissioners' Court
Edward Bovie
Hoagland
Charles Young
Thomas O'Dowd
Paul Koehler
Alexander Martin
Oliver Stewart
Frances E. Stookey
Oliver Stookey
Second remonstrance filed against liquor license at Fort Wayne Driving Park
Commissioners heard a second remonstrance opposing Oliver Stewart’s permit to sell intoxicating liquors at the Fort Wayne Driving Park. The main objection is that the grand stand is not within the five acre tract described in the application, jeopardizing the beer license plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villon
Stewart
Henry Antrup
F. C. Griebel
Leonard, Rose & Zollars
Olds & Campbell
T. E. Ellison
Commissioners’ Court
Oliver Stewart
Fort Wayne
Seven-year-old boy injured in Main Street crash at St Joseph’s
Edward Hammette lies near death at St Joseph’s hospital after being struck by a car near Main and Mechanic streets. His mother, Mrs Edward Hammette, and father wait at home as doctors fear a possible brain blood clot from a head injury. Witness Gus Mahler notes the driver, William A Rin hart of 1205 Taylor Street, acted cautiously and could not have seen the boy earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hospital
Edward Hammette
West Main Street
Edward
the Sentinel
Main
Mechanic Streets
Main Street
William A. Rinahart
Taylor Street
Gus Mahler
Northern Indiana Underwriters Elect Delegates
The Northern Indiana Underwriters Association met at the Commercial club with Mr. C. W. Orr presiding. Five delegates and five alternates were chosen to attend the national convention in Chicago August 10 to 12, with W. P. Cooper, C. W. Orr, Frank D. Bond, J. F. Franke and J. F. Conway as delegates and C. C. Gilliams, S. K. King, Brown Cooper, Jacob Hartman and Edward Toomey as alternates. Orr was re-elected to the executive committee for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Underwriters’ Association
C. W. Orr
Commercial Clu
Chicago
W. P. Cooper
Frank D. Bond
J. F. Franke
J. F. Conway
C. C. Gilliams
Lagrange
S. K. King
Brown Cooper
Jacob Hartman
Edward Toomey
South Bend
Orr
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Does Steel Trust
Pany
New York
Harvester Company
Steel Trust
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Allen County Courts
Orphans
Martin & Son
Henry Hockemeyer
Yaple
Ross L. Darby
Ethel Darby
Lafayette Township
Reichelderfer
Steward
William R. Hennings
Alberta Hennings
Schultz
Joe Schultz
Bluffton Road
Walter Immel
Anna Nye
Hiram Nye
Randall
Abbott
George Eisenhut
Dave Randall
Abe Levy
Commodore Hickman
Frank Belchin
Henry C. Berghoff
Bernard Schele
Belchin
Florence Waters
Albert L. Waters
Coldwater Road
C. W. Porter
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