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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
4
In Indianapolis a judge warned he will jail men who refuse to support children from prior marriages rather than allow county charges or public care. Similar cases occur in Fort Wayne and beyond as courts tackle the duty of estranged fathers to pay around four dollars weekly. The judge calls this a proper, corrective remedy to enforce responsibility.
The Hamilton club of Chicago pushes to reunify the GOP inviting Republicans and ex-Republicans to a January meeting to patch peace. But Indiana progressives led by William Dudley Foulke denounce the overture and vow to continue city campaign activity signaling a divided party ahead of the next election.
The piece argues the US Supreme Court appeal on the Tom Mrshall case tests state court powers over executive and legislative branches. It contrasts with the Porter track case in Michigan City and asserts the judiciary’s supervisory role over constitutional change and ratification processes. The governor disavows personal motives in the matter.
The Sentinel notes New Orleans inaugurates a city commission government system as example of cities shedding political machines and national party ties in local control, indicating a growing demand for clean civic administration. cites Fort Wayne as a parallel citizen interest in competent municipal governance.
The text argues that city leaders should be selected for competence and patriotism rather than political allegiance. It envisions voters acting as citizens, not partisans, and resisting labeling officials as democratic or republican or progressive.
As Congress convenes, Senator Cummins proposes a six year presidential term with eligibility for re election. The one term rule aligns with the Democratic platform and strong public support. Debate focuses on avoiding future wrangles over Roosevelt and Taft, with a prompt congressional response anticipated.
Postmaster General Hitchcock and Governor Marshall discuss a federal aid plan for Indiana roads. If a 50 mile rural mail route section is chosen, the federal government would spend 10000 dollars, conditional on the state matching 20000 dollars. The timing is poor with an imminent Indiana legislative session and a flood of competing highway plans.
The veteran sergeant at arms of the senate, Colonel Ransdell, died in Washington on Thursday. Appointed in Washington by General Harrison, he left Indianapolis for a prominent national career. He remained widely popular and served across administrations, linking today’s capital to a past era.
The article reports that Washington progressive leaders plan to sideline George W. Perkins and Dan R. Hanna to win public confidence. It claims even Colonel Roosevelt could be defied to unload these financiers from the third party movement, signaling strong determination.
South Bend considers using motion pictures in city school work. Officials cite the film's ability to present lessons more vividly than pages of print, suggesting its educational power may exceed entertainment value.
South Bend engages George E. Kessler who designed Fort Wayne’s system to map a park and boulevard plan for the Bend. The move follows a national trend as cities push beautification and new development, urging Fort Wayne to advance its own program.
Fred Landis the progressive candidate for Indiana lieutenant governor filed a statement showing campaign expenditures of 310 dollars. The note questions whether such a low outlay could suffice when viewed from an investment perspective.
Kendallville and Decatur in Northern Indiana are favored to receive government post office buildings. Congressmen Cline and Adair are expected to secure the improvements for their constituents, and both towns are praised for their prospects.
Report notes widespread concerns as horse meat appears in foods and authorities arrest several manufacturers in Chicago. Public safety and food labeling become focal points as officials pursue legal action and consumer distrust grows.
Chicago dispatch reports Docheites claim the Messiah has returned to Zion City with eight priests awaiting divine revelation. Leader H L Burnette asserts the Messiah will reveal his cabinet by Christmas, aiming to unite Israel’s twelve tribes in a utopian era. Burnette and Dowie ally Bushaw brothers travel to Zion City as events unfold.
The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia ruled that Thomas A. Edison did not invent the moving picture film. It reversed the lower court's injunction and damages against a Chicago film company, holding Edison’s work lay in the camera apparatus only.
In Indianapolis on December 2, Thomas Blackwell, 45, died from a blaze that destroyed his brother Henry Blackwell’s home after neighbors described an orgy. Henry, his wife, and roomer Louis Davidson were seriously burned and escaped in night clothing. The trio offered differing theories on the fire’s cause amid heavy drinking.
Notice announces ABRIAM T. HOLMES named executor of Henry Jones late of Allen County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. J. E. Graham serves as attorney. Dated 11 20 27 12 4.
William E Opliger appointed administrator of the estate of George W Opliger late of Allen County Indiana deceased. J EB Graham named attorney for the estate.
Notice that Louise Nahrwold has been named executrix of the last will and testament of Frederick Nahrwold, deceased, in Allen County Indiana. Attorney D B Douglass represents the executrix. Includes docket reference numbers 11 20 27 12 4.
In Allen County Indiana the court in the 1912 November term issues notice to May Latimer non resident of Indiana that a divorce action exists in favor of Frank Latimer. She must appear before January 18 1913 or answer or demur otherwise the case will proceed in her absence.
The Rev Dr Robert Collyer pastor emeritus of the Church of the Messiah and noted Unitarian minister died in New York shortly before midnight Saturday night at age 89 after a paralytic stroke. Born in Keighly Yorkshire in 1823 he moved to America and served as a Methodist then Unitarian missionary before founding Unity Church in Chicago and later becoming the first pastor of the Church of the Messiah in New York. He wrote numerous religious books.
Jeffersonville Ind Dec 2 David Peyton the reformatory superintendent demonstrated a new disciplinary plan using reliable inmates as non commissioned officers to supervise cell houses during dog watches and holidays. The whole institution now operates as a regiment with 144 inmates wearing sergeant or corporal chevrons under Capt J L Glasscock formerly of the regular army.
Fort Wayne Encampment No. 152 I O C F entertained Grand Senior Warden Sharp of Indianapolis and Past Grand Instructor J S Holly of Indianapolis. Five candidates were initiated Saturday evening with the visiting officers directing the work.
New Orleans inaugurated the commission form of municipal government on December 2 with Martin Behrman sworn in for a new four year term as mayor and commissioner of public affairs. Four others complete the official roster under the new system.
Investigations led by Miss Elizabeth Kite for the state department of charities and corrections reveal a widespread state of affairs in New Jersey involving exchanging wives and selling babies for small sums and liquor. C V Williams of the New Jersey Children's Home Society made arrests of unmarried couples with children, with some pairs law abiding, in Burlington and Atlantic Ocean counties. One case produced a girl age 10 and a boy age 8. a baby 18 months old remained with the mother. An elderly New Lisbon man with a large family by a later wife faced grand jury action for mistreatment. Other arrests included Browns Mills residents with nonresiding spouses and legally separated couples described as unable to live with lawful spouses due to mistreatment.
Washington December 2: The Supreme Court advanced for hearing in January the case against Jack Johnson the Negro pupilist charged with violating the white slave act.
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