The Weekly Sentinel Editor and Proprietor Hackett
The Weekly Sentinel notes A. KE Hackett serves as editor and proprietor, shaping the paper's editorial voice and local coverage.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
5
The Weekly Sentinel notes A. KE Hackett serves as editor and proprietor, shaping the paper's editorial voice and local coverage.
The Findlay proceeding against John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil head draws attention to the Valentine Stewart anti trust law as it faces enforcement across Ohio. The law defines trusts to restrain trade and fix prices with penalties up to five thousand dollars fine and imprisonment. The 1898 act, later upheld constitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court, boosts indictments and signals a major clash between Republican interests and organized labor amid Maine district politics.
Secretary Taft plans to stump in Maine in support of Representative Charles Littlefield as the AFL backs a campaign to defeat him. The AFL accuses Littlefield of obstructing the eight hour bill and anti injunction measures while backing the pilots abolition bill. Samuel Gompers has spoken and AFL members tour the district to mobilize voters against Littlefield.
An editorial disputes federal census estimates for Indiana cities. It argues Fort Wayne's population is understated and Terre Haute overstated, suggesting Fort Wayne may near 60 000 after annexations while Terre Haute's rise lacks notice. It mentions Ohio politician views on Roosevelt 1908 prospects and voter sentiment.
Hon. William J. Bryan will speak at Madison Square Garden on August 30 outlining his view of the 1908 Democratic issues. A reception procession will precede the address, with Gov Folk and Mayor Tom L. Johnson among others in attendance and the event hosted by the reception committee at the Victoria hotel.
The article notes the alligator population in Louisiana may have fallen by about 30 percent over the last twenty five years due to illegal hunting and the unavailability of legal supply from the imitation alligator skin trade. It advocates a game law to protect alligators and hints at potential regulatory changes in wildlife protection.
Miss Nellie Brady and Dr Kimsey Evans wed at 4 p m in Fort Wayne with Rev Samuel Wagenhals officiating. They plan a short Ohio trip and will reside in Edgerton Indiana. Dr Evans a Purdue Indiana medical graduate. Read-Ainsworth marry in Detroit Minnesota. Thieme-Meyers wedding at Lewis Street home with reception and three week east trip to follow. National Baptist convention plans a distinct seminary and publishing house.
D K Watson offers a clue to President Roosevelt's standing in his party and the odds of a future call to leadership in the battle.
Mrs. Anna Wiedbruck, aged sixty four, died at St Joseph hospital from heart trouble and dropsy after four months illness. Born in Fort Wayne she lived here all her life and belonged to the Cathedral and Rosary society. Her husband died twenty four years ago leaving two daughters and eight grandchildren among survivors.
William Horstmeyer a longtime Wa bash shopman and Fort Wayne resident died Sunday night after a brief illness. He was known for his years of service to the local Wa bash trade and his steady community involvement. He leaves a widow and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending with the local funeral home.
John Horstmeyer of 1307 Ewing street died after a four year illness. Born in Buchholz Germany, he came to America in 1856 and worked thirty eight years at the Wabash shops. He married Sophia Bergman in 1862 and leaves eight children, seven living. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from his residence and 2:30 pm at Emanuel Lutheran church with Rev. Mol officiating. pallbearers listed.
John Fitzpatrick longtime Fort Wayne resident died Saturday at his son Rev James B Fitzpatrick home in Goshen age infirmities of age. Born in Galway Ireland he came to Fort Wayne over fifty years ago and worked for the Pennsylvania company later serving as a watchman at Nickel Plate Grand Rapids and Indiana railroads crossing. Survived by widow two sons Michael in Chicago and Rev James B Fitzpatrick of Goshen and daughter Maggie a former county treasurer deputy. remains to Fort Wayne Wednesday to the home of niece Mrs Michael Huntine 731 Taylor street. Funeral at St Patrick Catholic church Thursday morning.
Albert H. Cook a longtime Fort Wayne resident died at 1 a m at his son Clarence F. Cooks home 301 East Woodland avenue age 75 He had been in failing health and death followed age born in Orange County New York he came to Allen county fifty years ago taught school Surviving include wife Emily J Cook daughters Rose L Cook and Mrs Jesse F Patterson sons Ernest W Cook secretary of Citizens Trust Company and Clarence F Cook of the Journal Gazette Funeral services Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence private.
Mrs Elizabeth Essinger widow of John Essinger died suddenly from heart failure at 4 AM Sunday in her home at 519 East Suttenfield street Fort Wayne aged 56 She was born in Germany and had lived in Fort Wayne 14 years Her husband died eleven years ago and four children survive Mrs William Mansdoerfer Emil William and Charles Essinger.
A devoted member of St. John's Reformed Church will be laid to rest with funeral services on Wednesday, with rites scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM at St. John's Reformed Church.
Miss Jessie Wiles aged twenty one died Wednesday morning at 7 o clock at the home of John Luce in Aboite township where her mother is employed as housekeeper after a year long tuberculosis battle She was born in Whitley county and lived there until a month ago Her father Jacob Wiles died a year ago and her mother came to Abolle township Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday at the Luce residence with Rev E W Allen and interment followed at Lindenwood Cemetery Surviving relatives include two sisters Mageile Wiles and Mrs Mary Morgan and three half brothers
Robert Miller aged nine months died at his parents home 2929 Fairfield avenue at 6 30 am Wednesday. Funeral at 2 pm Friday from the residence with interment Lindenwood cemetery. Lodema Marietta Fisher 74 4 born died Friday morning after paralysis resident of Fort Wayne since 1857. Surviving husband four daughters two sons thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm from the residence private.
Mrs Linda Alladine Suttenfield wife of Bird Suttenfield died at 8 p m Thursday at 1717 Garden Street aged 39 years 5 months 16 days She was born in Columbia City and the husband is a noted horseman Remains shipped Saturday to Columbia City for funeral services Sunday
Lourny Louis Ullrich infant son of Mr and Mrs Emile C Ullrich residing at 1626 East Wayne Street died at 6 30 o clock Friday morning at the age of two months The father is a salesman for the Old Fort Distilling company.
Anna J. Trevey wife of James F. Trevey died Friday afternoon at her parents home 3232 Indiana avenue from tuberculosis at age 31. She leaves her husband, parents, three children William Glenn George Russell and Sarah Catherine Trevey, two brothers George and Frederick Kimmell and two sisters Mrs. Harry Hartstein and Mrs. Harry Mills all of this city. Funeral services from the Trevey residence 302 West Lewis street Monday at 1 pm and later from Prairie Grove chapel.
Ruth Deardorff infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Deardorff of 1221 Lillie street died at 4 30 o clock Friday afternoon from cholera infantum at age 1 year The father is a railroad brakeman The funeral is set for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
Paul Richard Bauerle son of Mr and Mrs John F Bauerle of 12805 West Jefferson street died Friday afternoon at age 3 years 1 month and 29 days. Father an engraver at Bruder jewelry house. Survived by parents two brothers and two sisters. Private funeral from the residence Sunday afternoon.
George H. Whitbeck of Kendallville died Saturday evening at Lutheran hospital at age 69 after a brief stay in the city for an operation. His wife and two daughters were by his side when he expired. The body was taken back to Kendallville Sunday.
A woman died Saturday afternoon from erysipelas at the institute. She is the daughter of Frank Tingley. Interment will be in the institute cemetery on Thursday.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee from Druggists. It notes E W Grove’s signature on each package and prices at 25 cents.
Wet weather in the northwest and southwest steadies the wheat market with bids active but offerings light. September wheat opens slightly higher and trades near 72 to 72 1 2 cents, while corn slips on rain across the belt and later steadies around 49 to 49 1 2 cents. Provisions firm with pork at 17.05 to 17.20 and lard at 8.90.
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 4 500 with strong demand. Hogs receipts 13 000 with steady to higher prices across classes. Sheep receipts 15 000 with a strong market for sheep and lambs.
Chicago market notes list cheese daisies WEWWE twins and young Americas at 11 1144¢. Poultry items include alive easy turkeys 129 chickens 1144c springs 12 14c. Toledo market reports North Lima 94c South Lima and Indiana 89c.
Fort Worth area markets show mixed food and livestock quotes. Wheat at 70 cents per bushel, corn 48 to 50 cents, oats 28 to 34 cents, rye around 55 cents, barley 40 cents, apples 50 to 75 cents per bushel, butter 15 to 17 cents, eggs 15 cents a dozen, turkeys 10 to 16 cents per pound, live ducks 25 to 35 cents, geese 6 to 8 cents, wool prices 25 to 38 cents, and various hides and grain items listed by multiple firms.
Anna Welp infant daughter of Henry Welp of Adams township died Sunday at the aunt Mrs. Henry Thicke s home 1715 East Wayne street aged 8 months The mother died in April and the child had been cared for by the aunt Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 8 am from the father s home and 9 am at St John s Catholic church New Haven
Stella Daukza aged seven months died at her mother Anna Daukza’s home 1302 Eliza street Monday morning from summer complaint. The father had died sometime ago.
A fragment identifies Miss Mary Tingley aged twenty one as a witness in a local court matter. The readable text suggests personal involvement but lacks full context or outcome details.
The listing shows prices for foot, grass fed steers at 404.50, beef cows on foot at 22.40, lard and hog products with miscellaneous figures, Timothy and Clover hay around 9 to 10 and 6, straw 33 to 4. Local coal markets list hard coal at 7.10 per ton, Hocking Valley 4.75, Massillon and Jackson 5.50 and Pochantas 5.00.
A compiled list shows numerous property transfers from Auditors and others to Thompson & Osborn with various payments ranging from $5 to $15 plus, covering multiple sections in Lake and Aboit townships and adjacent areas. The notice ends with a tease for the Great Fort Wayne fair set for September 18 to 22.
Robert J. Hanna age 24 laborer weds Anna C. Cowgill 20. Frank R. Carpenter 30 clerk marries Ida V. Blank 21. Chester Monroe Thieme 23 ex press agent weds Carrie Meyers 18. Carl Herfort 18 butcher weds Ethel Belle Brunner 29. Ray FE Dalman 24 farmer weds Ada P Kerlinger 19. Kinsey Evans 24 physician weds Wellie Louise Brady 25.
August 2 1906 date noted in a fragmentary notice with unreadable details. The readable elements indicate a legal or formal notice context but lack specific actions, parties, or locations.
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