Tariff speech in Maine attacks special privilege and monopoly
Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana opens his Maine campaign with a broad critique of tariffs and monopolies. He denounces broken promises, questions Republican leadership, and argues for removing burdens from consumers while advocating a democratic tariff theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Maine
Marshall
Republican
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Nathan
David
America
United States Treasury
Europe
Marvels of the Season Stir the Press Amid Odd Tales
A lively column catalogs a string of bizarre events from mud to maritime mishaps, including a Newcastle policeman rescuing a maiden who was actually a cow, a Elkhart auto crash with garage fees, a cow fishing a bass, a rabies scare from a pickerel bite, a whale collision with the schooner James H. Bruce, and a June elephant versus bull moose clash, all framed as marvels and liars of restless times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Newcastle
Neshannock
Frye
Elkhart
Olympus
Indiana
Bossy
Fred Henry
Brooklyn
New York
Pasteur Institute
James H. Bruce
California
Bruce
B. M
Gus Fischer Remembered For Childrens Hymn Story
A heartfelt homage to William Gus Fischer who died in Philadelphia. The piece recalls his lasting gift the song I Love to Tell the Story which the author notes will live on in childhood memory as a simple hymn of love and faith sung by quiet Sabbath school children before church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Gus
Fischer
Gus’’ Fischer
Philadelphia
Jesus
Gus” Fischer
Supreme Court caps child death damages at one thousand dollars
The New Jersey Supreme Court rules parents cannot recover more than 1000 dollars for a child’s death due to corporate negligence. The ruling is criticized as inadequate to console grieving mothers who lost their children, with the article lamenting the insufficient compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of New Jersey
The Costly Pursuit of Profit and Paternal Grief
The piece condemns corporate negligence that harms families, arguing a thousand dollars paid by courts does not ease a mother’s sorrow or a father’s heartbreak. It criticizes judges for prioritizing expense over prevention and decries corporations’ fixation on profits over safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Court
Death of General Booth and his lasting work
The obituary lauds General William Booth founder of the Salvation Army. It notes his early resolve to combat suffering with a mass outreach, his fearless campaigns against ridicule, and his lifelong service to feed clothe and guide the needy. It credits his methods with shaping global charity and salvation, while acknowledging criticism he faced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Booth
Salvation Army
Nazarene
Straw Votes Show Wilson Leading In Fort Wayne
The Sentinel reports a daily noon straw vote in Fort Wayne to gauge presidential preference. Over ten days, results show Governor Wilson in first place, Roosevelt strong second, Taft and Debs trailing. The polling occurs at varied lunch spots to reflect voters from all walks, aiming for an accurate local sentiment before November counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Sentinel
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Debs
Greatest Thing in the World and Police Pay Debate
A collection of maxims on the greatest thing in the world contrasts learning art religion justice money ambition content love sacrifice health and more. The piece shifts to local politics, arguing for higher police pay yet urging scrutiny of the type of officers funded as business activity proceeds despite political upheaval.
Federspiel sues Coblentz for five thousand damages
Frank J. Federspiel as administrator for Margaret Smith's estate filed suit in the circuit court against Jacob W. Coblentz for intermeddling after Smith's death. He alleges Coblentz took control of the deceased’s belongings and money and converted them to his own use, seeking $5,000 in damages. The filing cites attorney R. B. Dreibelbiss for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Federspiel
Margaret Smith
Jacob W. Coblentz
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Mr. Federspiel
Clarence Bireley
Emrick
C. W. Porter
Elma Berger
Henry Berger
8. F. Bowser Company
WW. C. Ryan
Private sale sought in estate case over Lucinda Hellworth
In the circuit court Albert Furthmiller administrator of Lucinda Hellworth’s estate petitions for a private sale to settle debts and liabilities. Separate divorce actions allege cruelty intoxication abandonment and non support by husbands. Attorneys include William Freuchtenicht and Thomas Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Furthmiller
Lucinda Hellworth
Emanuel FE. Mossman
Mary C. Drewett
William H. Drewett
William Freuchtenicht
Bessie Coleman
Roy Coleman
Minnie Gick
Henry Gick
Thomas & Townsend
Catherine Snell
Andrew Snell
Waters Divorce Suit Heard In Superior Court
The superior court sat all morning as Addie Waters seeks a divorce from Wesley Waters. The wife filed for support and the husband answered with a cross complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Waters
Wesley Waters
Decatur Man Hurt in Auto Crash Endangers Life
William Parent owner of Crystal theater and city electrician of Decatur Indiana, suffered serious injuries after a bicycle collision with an automobile driven by Edward Elsworth in the business district. Doctors say recovery is unlikely. Parent, a prominent city official, is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Decatur
Ind
William Parent
Crystal Theater
City Electrician
Edward Elsworth
Parent
Mr. Parent
Elopement of 76-year-old man with niece shocks Sterling
Mrs. William Bostwick seeks official aid to locate her husband, a 76 year old man who eloped with his 16 year old niece Miss Hazel Bovey. He took valuables worth thousands of dollars before disappearing, leaving his wife nearly destitute as authorities are urged to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Ill
William Bostwick
Hazel Bovey
Boatwick
Waterloo business man E A Zerkle dies in Waterloo
Waterloo Ind Aug 27 The death of E A Zerkle a leading businessman shocked Waterloo residents He had been working on Saturday evening making his usual grocery deliveries when he began to complain of stomach trouble The death occurred Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
E. A. Zerkle
Zerkle
Montpelier Child Dies After Appendicitis Operation
A one year old boy in Montpelier died after an appendectomy performed recently. Doctors report complications during the operation and the child did not recover. Local authorities stated that an investigation may follow to determine the cause of death.
Price Sues For 3000 After Motorcycle Crash
Trvin Price through brineis M. Price files suit to recover 3000 from Fred Soest claiming he was run down by Soest’s car on the wrong side of the street while motorcycle riding. Jesse Macbeth joined the suit. The Hirschfelder estate will be divided among seven children after Clara and Edna Hirschfelder occupy the home for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trvin Price
Brineis M. Price
Fred Soest
Soest
Jesse Macbeth
Catherine Hirschfelder
Clara
Edna Hirschfelder
Trial Over License Revocation For Grand Street Saloon
Isaac Barton of Grand and Harrison faces license revocation in county commissioners court after police evidence suggests Borton ran a blind tiger. Dayton F. Abbott backs prosecution. bond posted to cover costs. witnesses recount Sunday raids and beer sales. Divorce case notes and grand and circuit court juries are also listed with names and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Barton
Grand and
Harrison Street
County Commissioners’ Court
Dayton F. Abbott
Boreton
Borton
Emmett Hatch
Borston
Minnie Soliday
Jacob Soliday
Michael C. Hamilton
Lafayette Township
William Heath
St. Joseph
Wiliam ¥. Leightner
Milan Township
Martin Springer
Pleasant Township
DeGroff Herrick
Springfield Township
Enoch H. Smith
Circuit’s Court
William H. Vachant
George W. Culler
Fort Wayne
John L. Friedline
Monroe
Henry Fry
Justin Banet
Jackson
Julian Pepe
Alexander Fox
Adams
Alonzo Swaidner
Springfield
Theodore W. C. Rose
Charles Jackson
Scipio
E. W. Wann
William F. Reddin
Lafayette
Charles J. Parr
Sheldon Dawkins
Jefferson
Joseph Flickinger
Milan
Frank Sarazen
Jacob Wilkins
Herman Grubb
Charles W. Bicke
Washington
George Maple
August E. Yergens
Adolph Grosjean
Warren J. Robinson
Mrs Belmont Fights Graft By Managing Her Own Market
Newport August 21 Mrs C H P Belmont takes charge of her household purchases to combat graft by servants long an issue among rich families in the city. She visits stores and orders goods herself, saying widespread adoption could end graft. Belmont cites firing four chefs this summer for graft and vows to discharge four more if needed to stamp out the evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
C. H. P. Belmont
Mrs. Belmont
Unclear headline fragment from 21 The Units item
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an event here today with unclear subject. Names and specifics are unreadable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gover
Congress of the
United States
Allen County
Booth
Falane
F. J. Federspiel
J. W. Coblentz
Hamilton National Bank
Charles O. Drewett
Buesching, Hagerman Company
Drewett
Man
Liscum Links
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!