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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
2
The Supreme Court issues a ruling in a major anti trust dispute involving a railroad, resolving key questions about market competition. The decision impacts corporate practices and transportation policy nationwide.
The U S Supreme Court in an opinion by Justice Day holds the Union Pacific via stock in Southern Pacific created a Sherman Act violation and orders a decree to dissolve the combination and bar stock voting or dividends until dissolution. It outlines steps for receivership and possible plans to maintain coast connections while breaking the merger.
Rev J W Beardsley president of the Western Theological Seminary urged ministers to tailor their sermons to the setting. He spoke in Chicago during the theological section of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, noting country pulpits demand best preaching while city pulpits require best attire.
Frank M. Ryan president of the Iron Workers' union testifies as a defense witness. He says McNamara, not the entire union, controlled funds used for dynamiting non union work and recalls attempts to stop coercion by Roosevelt in 1906. Ryan denies knowledge of a broader dynamite plot and asserts he never urged violence.
Bluffton Indiana December 3 The Wells County bank has chosen Miss Rose Caston to fill the cashier role left by the retirement of Mr Albert Melching who will become cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Ossian Miss Caston currently works in the offices of the United Telephone company Previously she spent several years as chief bookkeeper with the King Piano company
Mothers turn to Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for feverishness headaches teething disorders and upset stomachs. They claim to move bowels destroy worms and break colds in 24 hours with over 10 000 testimonials and 22 years of use. Sold by all druggists 25 cents sample mailed free Allen S Olmstead Le Roy New York.
A visiting committee urged Indiana state officials to appropriate funds for B. P. school improvements including a new hospital building, sewer system, piggery, and fire escapes. They highlighted rising maintenance costs, deficit risks, and the need to expand state farm earnings to cover fiscal gaps.
Congress considers drastic measures as the Druggists of Ohio press for mail misuse charges. Levy proposes depositing 50 million in national banks to ease money shortages. McCumber bills raise presidential retirement to 10 thousand and widow pensions to five thousand. New York moves to tighten cocaine sales law citing weak current controls.
The Senate court of impeachment set daily sessions at 2 pm with opening statements by Rep Clayton and A B Worthington. Thirteen articles accuse Judge Archbald of conduct linked to railroad and coal interests, including the Katydid dump deal and aiding settlements for the Marion Coal case.
In Warsaw Indiana on December 3 a fire started in a clothes closet at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Rathbun after match heads were gnawed by rats or mice. The alarm clock set for three o clock woke the family and they escaped unharmed as flames engulfed the house.
City Attorney prepares about fifty affidavits against delinquent dog owners. Regular dog tax ranges from one to two dollars, collected by the city in addition to township assessments. City plans Crescent Avenue paving next spring, widening to 28 feet with brick pavement and curbside parking, plus water and gas line considerations to avoid future digs.
The Sol D Baylees lodge No 359 Free and Accepted Masons elected its year officers Monday night at the Masonic temple corner of Wayne and Clinton streets. New officers include Worshipful Master Harry Eade Senior Warden F N Palmer Junior Warden J B Weidgenant Treasurer William E F Hood Secretary Charles L Carter Senior Deacon C Q Griffin Junior Deacon Homer A Hartman Senior Steward Robert O Orff Junior Steward William H Carter Tyler Dr C C Kimmell Chaplain Dr C B Stemen. Officers from city blue lodges will be installed mid December at the Scottish Rite cathedral. The meeting was well attended with reports indicating prosperity. Professor J N Study superintendent of public schools was named an honorary member for his Masonry interest in the city and Richmond and for his election to the thirty third degree.
The ad emphasizes sickness fear and kidney disease impact on work, praising Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick, thorough relief and includes a testimonial from John McMasters of Streator Illinois. Dreier Drug Co. distributes the product.
H Bernard Alerding of Indianapolis brother of Rt Rev Herman J Alerding bishop of Fort Wayne and father of Leo J Alerding of the A and I leather store died at his Indianapolis home. Survived by Bishop Alerding and widow he leaves Leo J Alerding Rev Bonaventure Alerding Oscar Alerding alph Alerding Herbert Alerding and Misses Anna and Flora Alerding. He was 56. Funeral services set for Thursday 9 am in Indianapolis. Moses Leo and Herbert Alerding left for Indianapolis and the bishop will travel there Wednesday.
Mary K. Landis of Logansport, Indiana, disinherits all five sons in her Cass County will filed for probate. The sons include United States Judge Kene saw M. Landis of Chicago, former congressmen Charles R. Landis and Frederick Landis, Walter K. Landis a former postmaster of San Juan Puerto Rico, and Dr. John Landis health commissioner of Cincinnati. The will leaves all property to daughters Kate and Frances, with the sons named as executors.
Benjamin E. Hinshaw of Winchester filed a final report as administrator of Joseph Connett estate. Judge James S. Engle approved the report and discharged Hinshaw after Connett petitioned to manage his own affairs. Connett, once declared dead, appeared alive and urged discharge of the administrator. He recently instructed heirs about real estate through Rosa B. Sparrow’s death.
Harry Akers twelve, by his next friend, sues a railway company for thirty five thousand dollars. The Marion county suit filed in Martinaville alleges the boy was struck by a freight car while crossing tracks on Oliver avenue Indianapolis. His right leg was amputated below the knee from the accident occurring almost a year ago due to lack of warning and a blocked view.
Noblesville Ind Dec 3 Orville E Bennett and Miss Elsie Wainscott and Charles R Cecil and Miss Ruth Wainscott were married in Noblesville by Rev D W Williams pastor of the First Methodist church The brides are daughters of farmer Simmie Wainscott.
Hammond Indiana reports two accidental deaths from firearms. Frank Lak seven of Hammond died after a brother accidentally shot him, with brain injury. Howard Hartman ten of Dyer died after Raymond Stobier fired at a rabbit and fell onto a stump causing a fatal shot.
Dana Indiana December 3 William Cooncey was seriously hurt when his clothing was pulled into a revolving shaft as he oiled the machinery. Prompt shutdown of power saved his life. Several ribs were broken and internal injuries reported.
Lobsters in all sizes were served to seventy five Mizpah temple associate members at the Anthony hotel banquet. Captain E H Kilbourne presided and introduced E H Merritt and Arthur F Hall who urged improvements. other speakers included W C Rastetter F Dulin M S Mahurin Brown Cooper C E Barrett J W Ruthenrieth and F Rouzer. J E Bloomrose spoke on Finland and its people.
Indianapolis December report shows Frank M. Ryan president of the Iran Workers' union testifying about the McNamara arrest in 1911 and a search of union files. He claims detectives looted the office while a cracksman drilled the safe and nitroglycerin was found in a vault. He defends not warning in New York about explosions.
Mrs. McAfee of Macon Georgia a wealthy widow says she killed her husband in Ireland in 1909 after being stirred by a movie depicting wifely murder She seeks to be returned to Ireland for punishment claiming the crime haunts her mind Relatives note remorse but physicians question its depth.
The Reverend Herbert S. Johnson of Clarendon Baptist Church asserts a man and woman can marry and live comfortably on 14 dollars a week in Boston. He outlines budgets for rent, food, clothing, emergencies, light and fuel, church, recreation, and savings, assuming 590 dollars for furniture.
Warsaw Indiana December 3. Rev J O Rose resigns as pastor of the Christian church after two years to accept a call to the Bible chair work at Angola for Tri State college students. He will move soon and supply the pulpit here until a new pastor is secured with his family.
Laporte Ind Dec 3 Edward McCable a Scipio township farmer served as foreman as the first grand jury in a year began a session to investigate the case in which Florence Bradley Greening is alleged to be the victim of an operation. About twenty wit.
An Auburn New York advertisement profiles Mrs Lena Beyer describing chronic fatigue back pain poor sleep and nervousness linked to kidney trouble. It claims Foley Kidney Pills cure these issues and restore strength with three boxes cited as sufficient. Dreier Drug Co advertises the remedy.
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