Saloon Violations and Political Echoes in Indiana News
The Weekly Sentinel notes Bill Vlenze’s unlicensed saloon operation for 271 days and comments on enforcing liquor laws. It cites Governor Durbin calls for action against gambling and the “American Monte Carlo” in Indiana, plus discussions on Klondike gold prospects, aviation progress by Santos Dumont, and local banking criticism amid banking scandals. The piece weaves in national and international mentions of Kitchener’s proclamation, Pennington’s burning in Alabama, and Mark Hanna-related lawsuits, all in a period newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Matthews
Roby
Durbin
Indiana
Curiosities and Cautions from a Wandering Column
The piece lampoons banking schemes and interview fatigue mentioning Chauncey M. Depew quitting press interactions. It hints at Boer War talk, a banker leaving cash in a safe, and misattributed mules in a British transport. It notes drought in Russia and potential famine, plus post office robbery figures and bedbug disease spread, urging a broader war on pests.
Platform First, Not Candidate Choice, Urges Democrats
The piece argues the Democratic Party should focus on its next platform rather than on a specific nominee. It says a wise platform, unity, and a credible prospect of success ease candidate selection, noting conventions are years away and that political wisdom can grow with continued party cohesion.
Campaign against common beer mugs at tuberculosis congress
The London furore over loving cups highlights a campaign against shared drinking vessels as poverty era habit. Authors warn against contagion risks while praising cleanliness and the broader lessons from the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mortgaged Nations and Colonial Trade Debates
The July Gunton article by George E. Walsh argues that China Persia Portugal and Turkey and several South American states are heavily indebted to Europe locking them into pawns and hindering independent progress. It warns that European rivalries over distant rights could spark war and that liquidating debt may erase territorial claims, worsening power balances among creditor nations. It also notes related U.S. legal questions on Guam Porto Rico and drawback duties amid broader jurisdiction disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunton’s Magazine
George E. Walsh
China
Persia
Portugal
Turkey
Europe
Persi
Germany
France
Italy
Austro-Hungary
Balkans
British India
Guam
United States
Supreme Court
Border turmoil in Colombia and Venezuela sparks cross-border blame
The piece notes rival insurgent movements in Colombia and Venezuela, each accusing the other of fomenting rebellion across the border. It cites a 28 hour Venezuelan battle with over 1,000 casualties, while Colombia is described as presently steadier but volatile. It flags intrigue, illiteracy, and foreign concessions as underlying causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Venezuela
South
Central America
The Insular Puzzle on Porto Rico Customs Status
The treasury treated Porto Rico as foreign territory for duties but as inside the United States for importing purposes. This dual view creates a confusing legal framework about tax authority and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insular Dependencies
United States
Porto Rico
Treasury
Convention Closes With Trade Unions Debate In 1903 East Cleveland
The Missouri Synod middle district ministers and delegates met at St Pauls Church in East Cleveland. Discussion on trades unions continued with Rev Day reading a contested article, and a reply planned. The convention endorsed orderly strikes and adjourned to elect delegates for Milwaukee.
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Convention of Ministers
Middle District
The
Missouri Synod
St. Paul’s Church
Rev. Katt
Terre Haute
Day
D. D
Hammond
Ind
HB. A. Rogers
Rogers
Pennsylvania
P. Brand
Pittsburg
Prof. Zucker
C. M. Zorn
Cleveland
Ohio
Hansmond
Dorn
Synodical Treasury
Mission Treasury
Milwaukee
PARK PICNICS AT ROBISON PARK THIS MONTH
Robison park will host thousands of excursionists from Fort Wayne and nearby towns as seven or eight groups plan day trips. Wayne Knitting Mills, Packard piano works, Fort Wayne Electric Works, Caledonian Society, and two Sunday school excursions from Argos Mentone and Wabash Lagro will use street cars to reach the park for picnics and potential limited entertainment due to Labor Day nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison Park
Wayne Knitting Mills
Two Mills
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Caledonian Society
Packard Piano Works
Argos
Mentone
Nickel Plate Road
Wabash, Andrews and Lagro
Wabash Road
Excursion to Detroit and Fort Wayne notes
South town residents joined a Sunday trip to Detroit. August Sephel and wife visited Peru. Moses Allen adds a house extension. Mrs William Roberts visited Fort Wayne relatives. Fort Wayne workers include Earl McGinness William Roberts Pearl Zion and Ed Ellisworth with American Bridge. Robert Walsh joined Bass Foundry in Fort Wayne. Dick McBride seen in town assisting a watermelon feast. Robert Mills traveled to Roanoke. Local blacksmith busy shoeing horses and tire setting. J Emith and wife went to Fort Wayne. Lee McGinness and James Adams flew to Roanoke. L F Blee also visited Fort Wayne.
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Detroit
Sephel
Peru
Moses Allen
William Roberts
Fort Wayne
Earl McGinness
Pearl Zion
Ed Ellisworth
American Bridge Company
Robert Walsh
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
Dick McBride
Robert Mills
Roanoke
J. Emith
Lee McGinness
James Adams
L. F. Blee
Convoy Doctor Killed in Train Collision
Dr. BR L Crooks, coroner of Van Wert County and Convoy physician, died instantly last evening when his buggy was struck on a grade crossing between Convoy and Richey by train No 20. Conductor T N Ball and engineer C H Eaton planned an inquest at Convoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L. Crooks
Convoy
van Wert
Richey
Crooks
Dr. Jooks
T. N. Ball
C. H. Eaton
Ready to Swallow Germs by State Dairy Commissioner
Denver August 13 State Dairy Commissioner T L Monson has offered to test Dr Kochs theory on consumption by volunteering to ingest tuberculosis germs. He would eat or admit germs from cattle or animals if his family receives a suitable annuity. The offer is made in earnest to test a valuable theory and to support Dr Kochs work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
T. L. Monson
Dr. Koch
Man Reunited and Claims 11.9 Million In Denmark
After a twenty two year search relatives locate Peter Nelson Cagne living as Peter Nelson on a Black Hills farm near Piedmont South Dakota. He departs for Denmark to claim a for a ane awaiting him totaling about 11.9 million dollars that has stood ready for over two decades. He holds letters supporting his claim.
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Deadwood
S. D
Peter Nelson Cagne
Piedmont
Black Hills
Peter Nelson
Denmark
Lake Township Notes on Drought and Local Events
Drought continues to bite corn pasture and potatoes while threshing advances and wheat yields are strong. Will Brown reports his young trotter badly cut by a wire fence last week. Mrs Leonard Leneke fell ill with heart trouble last Friday. A Sunday school convention is announced for Lake Center on September 15. O Himes becomes proprietor of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brown
Leonard Leneke
Lake Center
O. Himes
Arcola Postmaster Change and Local News Notes
John Archer will soon become Arcola postmaster as Ed Grosjean resigns and moves to Fort Wayne. The Leach bank vault error is explained by a mutilated silver dollar and 60 cents found. a good 60 cents remains. Mrs. Mills Harrod visited her husband in Arcola last Friday.
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Grosjean
Ed Grosjean
Fort Wayne
David Felger
Chicago
Anna
Ethel
Della Norhood
J. P. Manor
Lake
Thomas
Leach Bank
Avilla
Chapin
Leach
Ex Chief Clerk Dimmick Charged In Mint Looting
Walter Dimmick former San Francisco mint chief clerk is arrested on two charges. One accuses him of stealing 30000 dollars in gold from the San Francisco mint. The other accuses misappropriation of funds used for purchasing supplies. Miss Alta Hines and sister Thelma return from Van Wert. Alta plans to visit Waukegan for the rest of July with her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Walter Dimmick
San Francisco
George Hazen
Dimmick
United States Mint
Leach
Alta Hines
Thelma
van Wert
Vendocia
Ohio
Richmond Visitor and Visitors Return Home
L. E. Thayer of Richmond is visiting friends in the city. Miss Lena Terry has returned from trips to Wabash and Greensburg, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Thayer
Richmond
City
Lena Terry
Wabash
Greensburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Sentinel
E. A. K. Hackett
Bill Vlenze
Lord Kitchener
Terry Haute
Pennington
Alabama
M. Santos Dumont
Bill Henze
Mark Hanna
Klondike
Vallejo
Cal
Steel Trust
Amalgamated Association
Nashville American
Avilla and
Andrews
Key
Chauncey M. Depew
South Africa
Avilla Bank
Missouri Army
Russia
Baltic
West
Siberian
Post Office Department
Sam
Hodgson
Marine Hospital Service
Didates
Sentinel
United
Onvention
Cluded
Mecca
Robison
Knitting Mills and Packard Works
Sions
Lake Township
Aurode
Rurode Ory Goods Co
ELON
St. John's Lutheran Church
D. C. Fisher
Clear Lake
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