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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
4
In Alabama the proposed constitutional prohibition amendment failed to gain majority support amid a charged climate. Proponents argued the new anti liquor code would be drastic, while opponents warned it came too soon after a major legislative push and could spark statewide backlash. The outcome leaves enforcement shaped by state and federal laws on prohibition.
Supreme court ruling upholds option law and township prohibition, declaring breweries and their agents may not sell to consumers directly. Consumers must buy intoxicants from licensed retailers, affecting clubs, wagon delivery, and direct-to-consumer traffic in dry areas. The decision strengthens local prohibition enforcement and tem perance groups anticipate major impact.
The article meditates on Thanksgiving as a fireside festival uniting all faces and creeds in joy and gratitude. It extols harvest abundance, agricultural and industrial prosperity, and national well being, praising the nation’s bounty and hopeful future.
The passage reflects on reunions and grateful sentiments as families gather around about ten million American hearth stones to strengthen ties and renew joys in a spirit of home and devotion. It emphasizes honesty, justice, and collective thankfulness.
Mayor-elect Grice has selected a trusted slate for the Fort Wayne administration. He plans to keep experienced public works leaders such as Mr Lennon and appoints Captain William F. Borgman as chief of police reflecting a shift toward honest enforcement and strong municipal governance.
Fort Wayne brewers push a public campaign to clean up saloons. They announce a shift from covert pressure to open action to close unlicensed or disreputable drinking places run by men of questionable character. The effort aims to restore lawfulness and improve the city’s moral climate.
The piece argues that if a saloon exists it must be run under law and by fit men. Brewers of Fort Wayne should show steady tokens of faith by reforming the saloon trade, gain public approval for actions aligned with lawful conduct.
President Taft ends a sixty day nationwide trip with a quiet Thanksgiving at home. He praises plain home cooking and laments constant speeches while noting the fatigue of ceaseless hosting and banquet meals. He recounts a Yosemite retreat as a welcome change from committee dining.
A new federal law to take effect in January will tightly regulate interstate liquor shipments to dry regions. It requires all shipments to bear consignee name contents and quantity, imposes fines up to 5000 dollars for noncompliance, and bans railway staff from acting as liquor buyers or sellers, aiming to end a large illicit trade and strengthen prohibition.
The piece argues that any foreign government will bear blame for strong-arming Nicaragua. It contends only a firm action can be taken with credit, noting President Zelaya of the Central American republic has exposed himself in a troubling situation.
The state department reports Zelaya as a tyrant whose crimes threaten Central American peace. Washington weighs decisive action, possibly recognizing revolutionary belligerency and imposing indemnities to cripple his regime. Strong calls exist to end his rule and curb his misrule.
A historical editorial warns against revival of Sunday saloon violations as Mayor Hogey nears the end of his term. It argues officials must uphold law enforcement and not leave the city with lax standards, urging steady governance to guide the transition to a successor.
The piece condemns Walter Wellman as a frequent faker and criticizes his feud with Dr. Frederick Cook over polarexploration records. It notes Cook’s dispatch of documents to Copenhagen for vindication and warns of rising youth bank robbery attempts, including a 13 year old in St Louis and a 15 year old in Kansas sentenced to prison for 14 years.
The piece discusses jailed youths facing tough laws after bank and murder attempts in Indiana as well as a failed rescue effort in the Cherry mine disaster. It also critiques home and school backgrounds for crime and reflects on Cuba and Central American politics, including President Zelaya’s possible resignation and U S harbor concerns for Chicago.
Orlando J Sotser, once of Milan township Allen County, died November 1 in Burdett Colorado at age 84 11 days. Born October 31 1878 in Milan, he moved to O Brien County Iowa in 1902 then to Washington County California where he and relatives ran a ranch of about 1000 acres raising horses mules and blooded cattle. He owned a fourth interest in the business. Cause of death listed as contraction of the mistles and creeping paralysis due to an accident while working on the timber. He was unmarried. Survives include father Oliver Sotser and brothers Clarence J Burdett Colo Melvin A Sutherland.
Sketch traces Captain Henry Stoll career from deputy to sheriff to detective with the Western division rail way police. It notes his 1837 appointment as captain overseeing the Western division, now with two lieutenants, sixteen patrolmen, and eighty six street crossing watchmen under his charge.
The Pennsylvania police protect railway property and travelers, assist residents along lines, and train many officers who move on to high roles. Captain Stoll’s era built a noted force with figures and salaries totaling around 87,000 to run the Western division, Fort Wayne, and other districts.
A sensational brief reports a man presumed dead suddenly sat up and fled during a Batavia scene. The unusual incident stunned witnesses and sparked questions about the case and its handling by local officials.
A farmer from a western Fort Wayne county attacked an undertaker aboard a baggage car after a confrontation during an earlier encounter. The assailant fled along Clinton Street but was chased by bystanders and captured after about an hour. He was hospitalized then sent home, dazed but unharmed beside a minor injury.
At Tyers day a.m. in the Pennsylvania machine show two men were slightly injured. H. A. Weber struck his finger with a hammer, cutting and bruising it, forcing him to quit work. J. A. Romary, foreman of laborers, was rolled by a boiler front that shifted and fell, spraining his body and making him unable to continue work.
Jacob Schmit, a Pennsylvania round house employee, sustained a severe back sprain after slipping at work yesterday. He may be unable to work for a week or more and requires medical treatment.
Miss Mildred Brown and Delight Caston visited Miss Katie Emrick and Miss Pearl Emrick. Mr and Mrs S Somers hosted guests. A J Archbold family and Ray May hosted. Ernest Fast moved his belongings to a new home near Driving Park Fort Wayne. Will Dodda conducted business in Hart Wayne. Eliza Archbold visiting Decatur. J B Emrick and Ira Beck families hosted. Pete Amsbach of Decatur visiting I o C Archbold. A O Hadley and Nathan Snider families visited W D Snarr. Charles Gallmeier reported the loss of two cows from an accident with a wheel Cultivator.
A compiled list shows numerous marriage licenses featuring pairs with ages ranging mostly in the 18 to 40s. Names include Frederick Gebhardt and Frances Walker. Lena Cunningham and Charles Winks. Alma Denny and John Howard Allison. and many others across occupations such as cook machinist barber and farmer.
Birth records note a daughter born to Mr and Mrs F M Ankins in East Washington street and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charles H Meek at 2426 Catholic Street. November fines totaled 679 dollars with city receiving 168 dollars and the state attorney 180 dollars.
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