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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
5
Notice explains AP telegraph operators strike across Indiana and looming general pauses on Western Union and Postal news. Sentinel apologizes for meager, unsatisfactory telegraph news and pledges best effort while seeking a mutual settlement to restore normal service.
The Allen county official is remembered for guiding the county courthouse project and for converting toll roads to free highways. His six year tenure is praised for honesty and foresight, while later remarks condemn fraud in Terre Haute school census figures and commend Superintendent Study for exposing padding.
The Terre Haute report outlines state school fund exposure tied to the second census enumeration ordered by State Superintendent Faswell A Cotton. The updated figures under direct supervision aim to approximate the day’s school census and imply earlier estimates would have allocated funds differently.
Fort Wayne residents await whether Mayor Hosey will act to close saloons and shut down blind tigers after saloonkeepers ignore his orders. The police chiefs affidavits accuse lawbreakers and demand unqualified police power to enforce the prohibitions. Citizens watch to see if the mayor will uphold enforcement and his own reputation.
Mississippi still undecided as 80 vote margin shows John Sharp Williams ahead of Governor Vardaman. Several counties remain unreported, unlikely to alter the result. The contest has drawn national comment, depicting Williams as a stronger potential senator while Vardaman’s hard race views and his efforts to curb lynching are noted.
The article discusses the possibility of substantial fines totaling around eighty million dollars facing a major company. It notes the corporation’s reluctance to accept maximum penalties and the chance that a higher court could view the limits differently. References Attorney General Bonaparte and Landis as key figures, with a skeptical tone about court outcomes and trust prosecutions.
A revived Coventry procession features a modern Lady Godiva on her milk white palfrey. Thousands watch as curiosity is met with a lack of peeping toms, though critics call the display historically inaccurate and sensational.
Logansport and Kokomo lawyers dispute Booth Tarkington’s new play description of an “untraveled lawyer” on the interurban between their cities. Logansport issues a disclaimer while Swift Wright boasts of extensive travels. Judge Cooper’s views are sought to settle the argument.
The writer argues only tariff reform could curb trusts, not DOJ action. They lament Republican standpatism in Congress and note Aldrich blocking changes. They claim Roosevelt won’t push tariff shifts before the next campaign and predict a Democrat drift afterward.
The Mississippi senatorial contest ends with John Sharpe Williams declared elected by a narrow margin of 80 votes. Governor Vardaman and allies accept the result, deeming it the will of the Democratic electors and averting a bitter contest. Williams will join the Senate after already leading the House.
The piece argues telegraph service mirrors mail delivery and should be government controlled for efficiency and cost. It dismisses paternalism fears and notes ongoing expansions at the White House and in policy discussions, urging renewed debate and unity on the issue.
The Millers and Hon Hugh Taylor and Hon Charles W debate the republican nomination as Billie Taylor of Indianapolis Wolcottville emerges as a rising figure. Friends recall support for him three years ago in the Penfield clash while predicting next spring will showcase William L Taylor in Northern Indiana with strong local backing.
A Chicago university professor argues trust mongers would aid socialist propaganda by easing government seizure of power. He suggests oligarchy may be the real aim, mentions Bryan, Roosevelt, and Taft as potential balancers, and downplays alarm about socialism while joking about economic speculation and crime waves.
A writer laments using long range naval artillery to quell Moorish anti foreign unrest in Casablanca and Morocco. He notes brutal atrocity reports may harden opinion and questions why no European survivors would tell the tale without foreign intervention.
The defense counsel for the Western Miners in Boise saw a change of the attorney team with Clarence Darrow slated for return to Chicago. Darrow’s role as Haywood's chief advocate drew praise in argument but criticism for self promotion. With Haywood acquittal, some say less talent may be required for Moyer, if any.
The article notes that New York and Mississippi mobs share a readiness to lynch over crimes against women and girls. It cites several recent New York incidents where attempts at summary vengeance against men accused of assault occurred. It attributes abortive outcomes to stronger policing in New York compared with Mississippi.
Begin to suspect Walter Wallman may delay his pole flight due to wind, the Arctic Gas Trust extortions, and airship troubles. The delay could also serve to give Commander Peary a fair start, turning the endeavor into a race next year.
Frank Rockefeller asserts that when the time is ripe action will follow. No further details provided.
The speaker contemplates seeking safety in fighting, noting a shaky prophecy and wondering if the moment is ripe. After reviewing current stage settings, the impression grows that the exact psychological moment is near or already present.
A Washington dispatch mocks Attorney General Bonaparte for pursuing John D. Rockefeller while arguing the oil magnate should be left to his declining years. The piece notes Rockefeller testified he had no involvement with the oil octopus beyond taking his share for years and questions the statute of limitations.
The city’s Chief of Police Ankenbruck and a select flying squad will close Sunday saloons in a day. Officials urge wider action and faster enforcement to ensure law obedience, warning defiers will be addressed.
The Alton area gains federal immunity in a rebate alliance with Johndee Oil, allegedly secured during Moody's tenure as attorney general. The article suggests Alton aided in prosecuting the oil octopus, citing a thirty million dollar impact from Landis justice shop in Chicago, with plans to use Alton further to press charges against oil magnates. Some view Alton as not a major sinner.
A Korean peace delegate at The Hague weighs a drastic pledge to cut off his head for national advancement. He doubts the move will help Korea and prefers American ways. He jokes that a beheading of statesmen is not pleasant and believes his head is better kept on his shoulders.
The city and railroads are not yet united but show progress toward cooperation. The large plan isn’t rushed or treated as an easy money scheme but is being moved forward now and then, a refreshing shift after months of stagnation.
Standard oil stocks have been selling on the curb in New York for almost 100 percent less than the curb value a few years ago. The mood notes the decline in equity prices and suggests the octopus as a symbol of vast corporate power may no longer promise easy gains.
The passage urges compiling statistics on deaths and injuries from motor vehicles and similar incidents, noting autos are now common enough to appear in actuarial reports alongside Fourth of July explosives and boating fatalities. It emphasizes the need to record dismemberments and other harm from these accidents.
Commander Peary declares abandonment of his planned polar journey for the year and suggests Wellman may cancel the aerial dash as well. He states he has waited too long and leaves Wellman with the remaining excuse for not proceeding, implying the delay is Adams latest factor.
The government report on Standard continues with a cautious stance though not alarmed. It states long-standing knowledge about the entity remains intact and that no immediate action is required.
The report notes little public concern as Wall Street declines disturb none. It claims substantial support remains behind these securities while the nation stays busy with booming markets and ongoing prosperity. It adds water is less marketable now than before.
Citizens accuse local Hottentot community of electoral fraud in school enumeration, demanding a second recount after the initial tally inflated results by an unspecified amount. Calls for honesty grow as trust remains low and officials weigh next steps.
A reader comments to the board of works that delaying asphalt repairs increases costs. Holes on West Wayne street are nearing bare soil, risking traffic safety and showing soil cannot be treated effectively once exposed.
A Moor likely answers Sheridan on what makes a good Indian. Modern warships with long-range quick-firers pound the fanatical strongholds of Casa Blanca, and reports say the conversion is rapid and satisfying.
Owners of new sidewalks on West Wayne street should invite friends from other city sections to stroll the fine footway. The improvement is likely to popularize one of the most noteworthy projects the present board of works has initiated.
The federal grand jury in New York indicted the oil industry, delivering a strong action that will require the treasury to expand its storage and funding. The decision signals intensified federal scrutiny and potential penalties for the oil octopus.
Governor Hoke Smith signs the prohibition bill passed by the Georgia legislature making it law. Effective January 1 1908 the state bans manufacture and sale of intoxicants, making them unlawful thereafter.
The text notes that turning off telegraph and news channels may reveal how we feed curiosity about others actions. It suggests business suffers a hit in the short term as a consequence of reduced information flow.
A fragment notes Taft implying a plan to influence the choosing of a successor after his term, likening it to Roosevelt. The passage hints at expectations of political strategy and possible behind the scenes intervention in future leadership.
Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee alleges Col. Henri Watterson regards Governor Johnnie Johnson of Minnesota as a mysterious unknown. The colonel asserts Johnson is the focus, though he may be joking.
The note laments the prosecuting attorney taking a shiny new lid for safekeeping and expresses concern that Sid must not be let out before completing a full in ning. The tone hints at a local, quirky reporting style with a hint of humor about small-town affairs.
A report notes Gas Addicks is broke, stressing the concern over losing wealth. It argues he should retain what he has rather than seek another fortune in the same manner as the last pile. The focus remains on prudence and caution in handling finances.
Standard oil stocks may slump on the curb but profits continue to drip into shareholder pockets with John Dee accounting for roughly one third of holdings.
John Dee speaks of feeling mellowed and sorrowful over persistent misunderstandings. He urges courage as public perception shifts and more people come to know him better.
Observers tracking the U S government narrative on tainted funds tied to Standard Oil now have a clearer sense of what constitutes tainted money within the ongoing serial exposé.
Frank Rockefeller denies giving the interview about Brother John, a stance that reads to some as an implied admission. The remark suggests he may regret the disclosure and seeks to clarify his position amid the controversy.
The text suggests T Hut will tally the polls and propel Indiana city into state leadership. It implies potential political maneuvering to place a city at the forefront of the state, with focus on local influence and boundary shifts.
Attorney General Bonaparte suggests it would help to jail a few bad trust magnates. He argues stern action could curb abuses and restore public confidence in government. The remark signals a tougher stance on corporate malfeasance amid ongoing prosecutions.
The article notes the moral effect of Chief Ankenbrack filing affidavits against saloonkeepers should be prodigious, signaling a strong crackdown. It emphasizes the police leadership's stance and potential impact on local saloon operations.
A report notes the general strike related to telegraph workers has reached a reconciliation or tentative settlement. Details remain sparse as negotiators continue discussions aimed at restoring normal service and addressing workers’ demands.
Readers debate Wall Street moves with claims of a systemic plot to trap investors. The text cites Tom Lawson as repeatedly misreading market signals while asserting the mails offer a viable alternative to chaotic speculation.
Surviving Bridge descendants of Levi Bridge held their first reunion at Robert McNamara’s home in Fort Wayne. Attendees included Lewis Henry and Levi Bridge, Levi Brock of Huntington, and other relatives from Marion Roanoke and Fort Wayne. Levi Bridge had settled in Whitley County fifty two years ago. The group planned annual reunions with Castle Bridge serving as treasurer and Lewis Bridge elected president.
Victoria B C Aug 13 heavy loss of life reported from central Japan due to floods and an island quake. Several hundred killed many injured as Takigawa ground subsided and villages washed away. Typhoon damage hit Kobe while the Nachigawa steamer foundered near Osaka with all but one aboard saved. Government relief ships sent to aid.
Hartford City Indiana August 13 A Chicago traveling salesman E D Brooks lost a $100 pocketbook on an interurban car. Suspects were workers at the Eastern Dynamite plant who denied knowledge. A tip led to the discovery under a powder magazine. no arrests were made.
President Roosevelt issued an executive order declaring Labor Day September 2 a holiday for per diem government employees and day laborers in federal public service. The order excused work for those employed through the first Monday in September and set Labor Day as a holiday for all purposes for these workers.
Mary E. Potts of Burlington Iowa asks county court to appoint a guardian for her husband George C Potts now at a Milwaukee area sanitarium He is expected to receive 13500 from Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway Co Potts an engineer was injured in a locomotive accident nearly a year ago and has not fully recovered from the injuries
Logansport Indiana August 13 Judge K M Landis of Chicago on vacation here is said to be shadowed by oil company detectives observed tracing his every move and word to the Standard Oil interests. Two strangers followed him in public, vanished in Indianapolis, then reappeared on his return with a third man joining the surveillance.
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