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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
4
The column surveys ongoing events from politics to weather and crime. It notes Mayor Hosey’s red fire publicity, debate over kissing in schools, John D Rockefeller’s health, President to Jim Watson, Jerome as Democratic hopeful, and Cannon’s presidential remark. It ends with weather and fuel concerns as frosts threaten.
The piece critiques the Illinois democracy tied to William J. Bryan, arguing the Bryan Sullivan clash could sever the state from the union. It notes Cuban intervention rhetoric and police crackdown on Sunday salooners in Indianapolis, and highlights Bryan’s risked votes showing he acts on what he views as honest political stands.
The piece discusses graft attitudes among youths, the Jerome for governor movement stirring New York Republicans, Ohio city accounting reforms under state examiners, and Mrs. Hamilton the so called New York widow who swindled aging men. It notes strong opposition to Odell-Platt and hints at party realignments.
The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association plans its fourth annual convention in Minneapolis this October to push river navigation for large steamers and to urge river state residents to use the Mississippi as a natural highway. Members say river transport is cheaper and not monopolized, inviting any boatbuilder to participate. The piece notes Illinois loyalty to Uncle Joe and comments on national political prospects and Cannon booms amid Indiana absence from the scene.
Mr. Ingalls denounces federal anti-trust statutes as a menace to legitimate business at Put-in-Bay. He argues development depends on encouragement, while critics say trust agreements harm competition. The public tone suggests many view his remarks as ironic or out of step with current policy.
The federal government renews emphasis on enforcing the bad roads no call policy for rural free delivery. Service to localities will end where highways are allowed to fall into poor condition, a continuity of the rural free delivery funding discussion over nine years.
Rural carrier routes hinge on first class road maintenance as the postal service signals a push for road improvements nationwide. News from Chile’s Valparaiso reports confusion over earthquake devastation, while calls grow to aid the stricken west coast republic. The piece condemns trusts and warns anti conspiracy enforcement must curb labor or capital power abuse.
The piece argues Bloomingdale ward residents should curb new saloons, urging the liquor dealers to discourage provocations. It notes rising coal demand from gas, electricity, and water power, cites new anthracite finds, and hints at political maneuvering around Uncle Joe Cannon and Gompers amid a looming 1900s election context.
A fragment notes a government move on seed distribution to address pest or disease threats. The report mentions authorities coordinating with agricultural agencies to ensure seeds reach affected areas, with emphasis on timely delivery and monitoring.
In a broad survey the piece notes Persia faces reform under pressure from internal forces and Western influence, risking a constitutional shift while rail policy moves toward public accountability. It compares Westernized schooling values, chides xenophobia, and urges balanced respect among nations amid global commerce and communication advances.
The Bureau of Labor reports 1905 wages up 1 percent from 1904 and a higher purchasing power across hours and weeks versus 1894 1896 and 1890 9. Yet public experience doubts this noting the cost of living and domestic gables of households challenge the figures.
The passage argues that President Roosevelt is a fervent partisan directing Republican goals and pressuring Congress to back his policies. It claims his leadership aims for a GOP victory in the fall elections while noting he must still navigate a hostile, wire-pulling Congress similar to past factions.
The notice lists multiple couples by name including Arthur W. Lussey and Alma Proegler. Christian J. Kauffman and Flossie C. Leikauff. Ernest H. Fuhrman and Emislia Gerke. Albert B B Putt and Pearl J. Miller. Oscar Woebbeking and Ida Schuster. Arthur Schlup and Emma Gilmore. Orval R. Batley and Bucal Ava Moorehead. Charles Neu and Minnie A. Kromm. Charles S. Linton and Tracy Hausbach. The ages and occupations of the grooms are given for several entries.
A series of birth notices lists new daughters and sons born to multiple local couples across Cass Street South Calhoun Street East Lewis Street Cedarville Oakley Street Jefferson Township Winter Street Hayden Street Francis Street Bass Street Lake Township Abcoite Township Arcola New Haven Holton Avenue and other areas.
Real estate transfers show numerous parcels between private buyers and sellers in Wayne, Jefferson, Jackson, Cedar Creek, Monroe and other townships. Amounts range from 1 to 37000 dollars with multiple lots and subdivisions, including Eien Hartman to Lara Brinkman and United Grain Co to Abs Ackerman.
Ninth ward residents shift tactics in their campaign against new saloons at Wells and Fourth streets. A citizen committee will sign remonstrances against any license applicant, aiming to deter new openings and curb saloon numbers in Bloomingdale.
Chicago and Toledo trading notes show wheat futures easing on tepid Liverpool demand though wet spring conditions support spring wheat. September wheat fluctuates, corn remains firm on crop damage fears, and provisions ease with pork and lard mixed. Local receipts range around 240 to 446 cars as prices close with modest gains.
Chicago and Cincinnati markets report cattle hogs and sheep with receipts and price ranges. Chicago receipts totalled about 5 000 cattle and 15 600 hogs with steadier markets and varied grades. Cincinnati hogs and cattle show slight gains and steady to firm prices across classes.
Chicago August 21 reports show butter at 19 22 a creameries rate and daisies at 17 20c. Cheese prices steady with daisies 12%c and 11% 11%c for young Americas. Poultry firms quoted alive with turkeys at 12c and chickens 11%c, springs 13c.
New York reports on butter firm receipts 14 775 packages with varied prices from 14 20c to 23 23c with creamery and various quality levels. Cheese receipts 11 688 boxes show full cream fancy 12 12c and other grades. Eggs firm receipts 18 732 cases with Pennsylvania and nearby fancy white at 25 26c and western firsts 18 19c.
Buffalo August 21 hog receipts 1600 medium and heavy hogs sold 4.90 to 6.95 for mixed Yorkers and pigs 6.97 to 8.00. Sheep top lambs brought 8.00 while cattle were steady.
The Rt. Rev. Joseph Weber of Lemberg has been appointed by the pope as bishop for the United States to oversee the welfare of about two million Poles in America.
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