Fort Wayne waterway debate moves Fort Wayne project forward
Editors note prop and advancement discuss Washington convention highlights. Delegates hear arguments on a proposed canal and navigation plan to boost river and harbor improvements. A senate briefing on preliminary surveys and engineer reports is awaited next month.
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Coney
Washington
Fort Wayne
Congress
Constal Friends of Waterway
Fort Wayne Waterway
Senate
Governor Marshall Eyes Martial Law in Bedford Strife
The editorial argues using military force to restore order in Bedford amid labor unrest and saloon violence. It cites federal writs, court powers, and public sentiment favoring decency and law, urging authorities and citizens to act decisively to curb disorder. The piece notes upcoming legal rulings will shape rights and enforcement.
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Polar claims threaten Cook with fresh affidavits and taft
A long critical survey notes rivals Dunkle and Loose accuse Cook of fabricating data for polar proofs. It questions Copenhagen submissions, cites Peary and Barrille disputes, and calls for careful judicial judgment while urging Taft to press disciplined police and political leadership.
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New York
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Loose
Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Logse
America
Public sentiment grows against city saloonkeepers
The text shows widespread public anger toward local saloonkeepers with many agreeing to reform actions for several Sundays. Strong mention of no interference and a general push for change reflects a tense social climate in the city.
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Dolig
Roosevelt Sentiment Moves In Congress Amid Turmoil
Senator Hale reports insurgents in Congress seek to pressure President Taft into change and unite to counter Standpatters while promoting a Back from Roosevelt sentiment. The trend gains traction across western regions, with progressives seeing a clear Roosevelt current in Congress.
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Congress
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Roosevelt
Hala
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Agent Gilbert Breaks Leg Riding to Peru Meeting
Agent A Gilbert of the Wabash Railway suffered a broken leg when he slipped on pavement near Masterson avenue and Calhoun street en route to Peru for a Wabash function point agents meeting. He was taken to the depot then to the company hospital in Peru and will remain until able to walk and return to business. His wife stayed in Peru to visit a friend and plans to accompany him home in a few days.
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Romy of Pennsylvania planing mills ill with blood poisoning
Romy of the Pennsylvania planing mills is seriously ill at St. Joseph's hospital with blood poisoning from a minor wound on his fingers. The illness forces postponement of a planned painting trip to Northern Michigan, delayed due to his father's illness and his own injured hand.
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Pennsylvania Planing Mills
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Romy
Michigan
Leg Injury at Pennsylvania Shops After Boiler Sheet Incident
Charles Ross a hoister at Pennsylvania shops sustained a fracture above the knee and bruises to the left limb when a boiler sheet toppled from a rack in the yard. Comrades witnessed the accident and a surgeon later diagnosed bruises and sprains as the extent of the injuries.
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Chas. Ross
Pennsylvania
Trolley car conductor named Cass County sheriff
John Butler a veteran Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley interurban trainman resigns to become Cass County sheriff elect more than a year ago. He will assume office in Logansport on January 1 after last run Friday. His crew shifts assign Hill and Hillis. Butler’s long service and local popularity key to the campaign and election victory.
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Fort, Wayne
Wabash, Valley , Company
Sherif
Caas
Butlér
Logansport
Hill
Hillis
Butler
Fort Wayne
Butley
Sherlif aAgainet
Chase County
Relief for the Poor in Wayna Township Expenditures
Wayna Township reports total relief outlays of 6208.60 for the past year ending September 3. Average per recipient about 71 dollars. Of 287 aided children, 4487.41 went to groceries clothing fuel burial pots and transportation. Hospital expenses for the sick and injured totaled 1261.95 and physicians services 394.
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Wayna
Triste Branning
Tne
Wayné Townahti
RTS
Cholera Among Hogs Hits Jefferson Township
Jefferson township farmer reports severe hog cholera outbreak during the week. The onslaught has cost him twelve hogs valued as important stock and threatens others as the disease spreads.
Canal survey fight over Toledo to Chicago route discussed
Senators Beveridge and Shiver propose a lake to lake canal survey but a third plan by Crumpacker and Cline is to redefine the waterway as a barge canal. Rumors claim Fort Wayne and South Bend clash over route while Randall says the goal is a survey, not a routelike battle.
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Beveridge
Shiverly
Crumpacker
Cline
Toledo
Chicago
P. A. Randall
Washington
South
Bend
Fort Wayne
South, Bend
Fort: Wayne
Maumee
Rarndall
Randall
State Board Tightens Oversight of High Schools
The Indiana state board of education will strictly enforce high school standards, canceling commissions in towns failing to meet reforms. The plan aims to elevate grades statewide and ensure consistent oversight across districts, with Kendallville doctors advocating capital support for a local auxiliary to the Mishawaka Orphans Home.
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Braden
Kendallville
Ind
J. Sheek
Kendallvil
Kéndallville
Kendalville
Mishawaka
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