Congressional probes loom large in Fort Wayne editorial
The Fort Wayne Sentinel weighs the second Lorimer inquiry and other congressional investigations as pivotal for public understanding of elections, big business, and government enforcement. It laments the missed chances to bolster Fort Wayne’s educational legacy and urges support for the old collegiate heritage.
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Congress
Lorimer
Senate
Harvey W. Wiley
Government Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Wiley
Remsen Board
Chemistry Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Steel Trust
Sugar Trust
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Great Steel Corporation
Lorimer warns veterans on socialism at Grand Army reunion
William Lorimer addresses Civil War veterans in an Illinois town urging unity against socialism. He denounces initiatives recalls and referendums while praising patriotism and warning of dangers, contrasting with political talk of Colonel Bookwalter as a potential candidate.
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William Lorimer
Illinois
Lorimer
William
Willian
Ed Hines
Tocsins
Commonwealths
Springfield
Reunion of Fort Wayne Old Methodist College Alumni
Alumni of the Fort Wayne Methodist College and Taylor University hold a reunion in Upland. The article reflects on the institution's long ties to Fort Wayne and regret over its relocation after decades of local educational impact.
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Old Fort. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Debating the Sherman Antitrust Law’s True Author
Editorial notes a heated discussion over who authored the Sherman Antitrust Act. It concludes Senator Edmunds played a leading role in framing the law to bust trusts and suggests examining who truly drafted the trust-busting legislation.
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Sherman
Hoar
Edmunds
George
Republican Party
Senate
German village at Fort Wayne fair to be absent
The piece describes a so called German village at the Fort Wayne fair as a crude udderlike shack with a foul smell, a depiction linking it to an easy money practice deemed unlawful, and notes its absence this year.
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Fort Wayne
Beattie case linked to Binford girl sparks outrage
Editorial notes the Binford girl in the Beattie murder case as a controversial figure noted for youth and alleged vice. It argues justice should keep her from freedom while warning against sensationalism. Also mentions anticipated railroad wage cuts and prior strikes across regions.
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Binford
Beattie
Minnesota Fair Privilege Sales Attract Record Bids
The Sentinel notes the Minnesota state fair prospectus as a model for Fort Wayne, highlighting a brisk auction of selling privileges. At August sales hundreds attended, dozens of lots and buildings were sold, bringing in nearly $15,000 with over $20,000 of space already spoken for and eager applications continuing. Concessions chief Robert Crickmore, with Secretary Strapson and the board, enforces strict rules to censor concessions, banning fakes, freaks, and immorals from the grounds.
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Ile
Robert Crickmore
Secrety. Strapson
Stenger Fatally Wounds Self in Masonic Temple Entrance
Frank Stenger a 61 year old Pennsylvania blacksmith died after shooting himself in the head with a thirty eight caliber revolver at the Warne street entrance to the Masonic Temple around 11 30 Wednesday night He was found unconscious by Patrolman John Kevitz and died at St Joseph hospital later Thursday The note in his pocket said the city will dispose of my body He had a history of melancholy fits and violent temper and had been discharged from the Pennsylvania company in 1908 He left a widow and one daughter and several siblings in Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania The funeral will be private Saturday afternoon.
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Frank’ Stenger
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
John Kevitz
Frank Stenger
Warne Street
Masonic Temple
St. Joseph's Hospital
Maples
Frank DeVilbiss
Oliver Street
Russell Stenger
John
Washington
George
Woodburn
Hudson
Sherwood
Ohio
James Quinn
Pittsburg
Orlando Ginbir
Michigan
J. K. Cecil
Stenger
Carl
Erie
Huntington
Frank
Wabash
No Evidence of Crime in Beadel Street Shooting
John Popp’s account of the Beadel Street death differs from witnesses who say he aimed and fired at Alexander Horvath. Police will rule potential charges based on whether the gun was loaded and whether the act was intentional or accidental. Horvath, 35, unmarried, from Palding Ohio, died from a gunshot to the skull. Popp, Ohio, was held without bond as coroner inquiry began.
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John ‘Popp
Alexander Harworth
Beadell Street
Rolling Mills
Harvath
Popp
Indiana
Harvoth
Horvoth
Beadel Street
Horvath
Rampantion
Palding
Ohio
Payne
Schone & Ankenbruck Undertaking
Death Notice Henry Miller of Antwerp Ohio
Death reported in this city for Henry Miller of Antwerp Ohio formerly of Fort Wayne He is survived by two sons Edward Miller Antwerp and Charles Miller this city a grandson and five more grandchildren The funeral is set for Wednesday at 11 am at Parker Chapel with burial at Parker Cemetery
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Henry Miller
Antwerp
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Miller
Edward Miller
Charles Miller
Pennsylvania
Besele
Jessie Miller
Leon
Naomi
Fern Miller
Donald Shaffter
Parker ‘Chapel
Parker Cemetery
Prominent Citizen Worden Dies in Decatur Indiana
Decatur Indiana August 24 Seymour Worden civil war veteran and prominent citizen died yesterday forenoon at his son William Worden's home in Union township. Death attributed to various complications and old age.
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Decatur
Ind
Seymour ‘Worden
William Worden
Union ‘Township
Local Birth Announcements Listing Numerous Newborns
A long list of births from various families appears, naming parents and addresses for newborn sons and daughters. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Hay, a son at 280 Broadway. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barkley, a daughter at 2336 Smith Street. and many others across streets such as Sinclair, Brackenridge, Lake, West Main, Thomas, and Jefferson areas.
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Harold F. Hay
Broadway
Charles Barkley
Smith Street
Leonard Dornie
Brackenridge Street
B. S. Vail
Lake Avenue
Charles Hazzard
Sinclair Street
Gates Horton
East Washington Street
Walter Leonard
West Wayne Street
C. F. Harris
High Street
Walter Cherry
Greenwood Avenue
John Kelly
T Street
Benjamin Somers
West Main Street
Anton Rodowenski
Thomas Street
John Wendt
East Suttenfield Street
Charles Buchanan
East Fantine Street
Harry McConnell
Reedmiller Avenue
Frank Nowak
Clinton Street
Joseph Michels
Oliver Street
Julian Romary
Liberty Street
Lyman Layton
Walton Avenue
Gustave Rogge
DeWald Street
Joseph Aman
Madison Street
Frederick Soest
Charlotte Avenue
G. M. Leslife
Brookside
Frank Bohn
West Berry Street
Reet Richards
Kietcher Avenue
Wilbur Stevens
Edsall Avenue
Joseph Freiburger
White
Marriage Licenses Listed For Multiple Couples
Several couples are issued marriage licenses including Janes A Kesler and Minnie C Dobler aged 28 and 23 respectively, Oliver L Flynn and Eliza Myers aged 30 and 31, William Koch 36 with Sophia Louise Wellman 31, Abraham Ochstein 24 with Rose Schwarz 21, James W Smedley ai cigarmaker and Minnie M McDonald, Ross Woods 34 with Louise Blanks 22, and Charles Boedeker 21 with mile B ae e 82 and Boil eraker listed in the record.
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Janes A. Kesler
Minnie C. Dobler
Oliver L. Flynn
Eliza Myers
William Koch
Sophia Louise Wellman
Abraham Ochstein
Rose Schwarz
James W., Smedley
Minnie M. McDonald
Ross Woods
Moilder
Louise Blanks
Charles ‘Boedeker
Presser
Mile
Boileriaker
Blankets and Coats Offer Low Prices for Early Buy
Early bought stock brings new qualities at very low prices. Cotton and wool blankets in liberal sizes and a wide range of grades and prices are available.
Beattie Trial Highlights Conflicting Testimony About Gun Purchase
Paul Beattie faced sharp cross examination over statements about buying a gun for Henry Clay Beattie Jr. and his mental state during the coroner’s inquest. He admitted limited social contact with Henry after marriage and said he feared testifying against his relative, ending with detention at Chesterfield jail.
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Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Henry
Paul
Mr. Smith
Court Session Delayed By Juror Heat Trouble
A juror fainted during recess and a physician was summoned delaying court. By 2:02 p.m. the juror recovered from heat effects and the court reconvened at 2:30 p.m.
Andrews News Notes Houses and Visits in the Town
Mrs. Coat Wisner hosted the Mystic Fourteen club for a noon dinner. Guests included Mrs. Sarah Morse of Huntington. Local residents announce moves to Huntington and visits from relatives and friends across Indiana and Michigan.
William Reed Hurt as Sand Pit Bank Caves In
Auburn Indiana August 24 William Reed fell victim to a sand pit cave in near the Stroh school house the bank collapsed breaking his leg The Dilgard ambulance carried him to his home where he is recovering well from the injury reported today
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Auburn
Ind
William Reed
Stroh
Dilgard
Appointment of Administrators for Allen County Estates
Notice announces Henry Burkholder and Adolph Bieberich named administrators of two Allen County Indiana estates. Each estate is stated solvent and administration is handled by their respective attorneys Heaton & Heaton and Fruechtenicht. Publication dates listed Aug 16 23 30 and Aug 30 Sept 6 5 18.
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John David Burkholder
Allen County
Indiana
Henry Burkholder
Heaton & Heaton, Atty’s
Henry C. Bieberich
Adolph C. Bieberich
Wm, Fruechtenicht
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