Indiana Counties Vote Dry Clearing the Saloons
The February 3 1909 issue reports four Indiana counties voting to keep saloons out under the county option law. Hamilton Tipton Putnam and Decatur rejected saloons by large margins, with Noblesville in Hamilton County noted as a manufacturing center. The piece argues the votes show strong anti saloon sentiment and warns repeal efforts in the legislature would face solid opposition from voters and party leaders.
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Indiana
Hamilton County
Hiquor
Putnam County
Decatur
Samuel M. Ralston
A House Divided Over Indiana County Option Debate
The Indiana House Democrats remain split on repealing the county option law. A stormy conference showed conflicting aims with many opposing repeal and others resisting the Kiechner bill. Reportedly a new substitute bill will be prepared to forge unity.
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Indiana
House
Splendid Fort Wayne riverfront beautification proposal
Postmaster R B Hanna promotes a plan to beautify Fort Wayne riverfronts and create a driveway system. City Engineer F M Randall provides tentative drawings. Projects include clearing river flats widening channels cleaning banks and integrating scenic riverfronts with a low cost driveway network. Public health considerations urge timely discussion and steps toward realization.
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R. B. Hanna
Fort Wayne
F. M. Randall
High license bill margins and county option repeal hope
A proposed high license bill may appear next week with a 1200 dollar fee a limit of one saloon per 1000 population and prohibition in residential districts. It aims to gain support for repealing the county option law though most counties are likely to choose out within months amid brewery and saloon opposition.
High license law debated by saloon supporters and opponents
The text argues some saloon supporters favored a high license to calm public wrath and reduce opposition to the saloon trade. It suggests brewers might have avoided broader restrictions if a high license bill had passed, while noting many counties could still benefit from future measures where saloons cannot be fully abolished.
Fort Wayne saloon reform campaign praised after murder spur
The mayor and police chief push renewed saloon regulation citing a recent murder in a low saloon as justification. They note long‑standing problems and argue reform should occur without waiting for another crime. Citizens welcome the drive as a needed, though belated, step for the city’s integrity.
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Fort Wayne
Wisconsin senator election deadlock sparks graft accusations
The Wisconsin legislature has been stalled over the U S Senate election while a lawmaker accuses Senator Stephenson of buying endorsements in primaries with money. Supporters defend him and call for no formal inquiry, noting his immense wealth and campaign power.
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Wisconsin
United States
Stephenson
Jefferson on editors and public slander in four chapter plan
The passage cites Thomas Jefferson proposing a newspaper reform that divides content into Truths, Probabilities, Possibilities, and Lies. He argues editors should oppose daily slander and the depravity of taste caused by constant defamation as a social toxin.
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Thomas Jefferson
Wisconsin Senate Votes to Back Stephenson Endorsement
After charges framed against Senator Stephenson over a quarter million dollars used to secure primary endorsements, both Wisconsin chambers backed the venerable figure, a move critics may see as a protest or a sign he pushed beyond primaries to assure victory.
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Wisconsin
United States
Stephenson
Midas
Badger
Legislature Debates Design of One Million Pill Plan
Lawmakers consider a proposal to design a program costing one million dollars for a new medical pill. Details on the pill’s purpose and funding remain unclear as committee discussions continue.
Retrenchment talk and jury system critique in state affairs
The article discusses cutting offices and boards to ease state and capital strain while debating a jury pool in Davidson County Tennessee. It notes public sentiment on the Carmack-Cooper murder and questions the jury system amid a feud-legacy environment.
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State House
Davidson County
Tenn
Coopers
Carmack
Taft to Return From Panama Amid Canal Debate
President-elect Taft returns from Panama to face criticism in Congress and the public about the canal. He plans to address concerns with informed policy and public statements rather than lawsuits, aiming to shape future history of the project.
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Taft
Panama
Congress
Burton to Leave House Posts for Senate in March
The text notes Theodore E. Burton will join the United States Senate after March 4, replacing his role as a House committee leader on rivers and harbors. It accuses him of hostility to inland waterway improvements and aligning conservation with trade diversion from Cleveland. The tone suggests he will become “a new senator.”
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Theodore E. Burton
United States
Senate
House
County option law faces uncertain repeal in Indiana counties
The legislature weighs repeal to honor a party platform while seven counties have backed the law. Northeastern Indiana remains wary as Noble county nears dry status with seven hundred vote margin and two townships voting wet. Anti-saloon forces may push for broader cleanup, counties like DeKalb Lagrange and Steuben already dry.
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Indiana
Noble County
DeKalb
Lagrange
Steuben
Graft Allegations Hit Italian Relief Funds
Grave charges rest against Italian government representatives handling earthquake relief funds. The critique notes similar scandals mar relief efforts in major disasters worldwide.
County dry vote outlook and repealers’ path
About one fifth of the state’s counties may vote dry before any changes to the county option law are made. It seems unlikely any substitute could overturn county election results. The repeal movement, meanwhile, faces a rough road ahead.
City Effort Reduces Saloon Disorder In Public Areas
Officials praise police action that cut the number of tough saloons in the city and improve public order. The report notes progress while warning that further closures may come to halt bad actors in similar establishments.
Elkhart Court Adopts Adverse Ruling Over Galoon Workers
An Elkhart court issues an adverse decision affecting galoon workers amid ongoing labor disputes. The ruling, issued this week, draws attention to wage and employment terms amid broader regional tensions.
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Elkhart
County option favored for saloon regulation in Indiana
The article argues that stricter saloon regulation proposals in Indiana hold little interest for most counties. It praises the county option method as highly salutary where adopted, noting varied local attention across nine counties and others upcoming.
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Indiana
Bill to repeal the anti cigarette law promised
A bill to repeal the state anti cigarette law is promised. The law provoked much celebration and trouble, made Ananias Baker famous, and turned the cigarette lobbyist known as Cigarette Baker into a fugitive and wanderer.
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Ananias Baker
Anti-saloon drive eyes Indiana county for potential win
In Indiana, anti-saloon majorities in several counties threaten Allen county being a guaranteed wet victory. Observers note the temper of voters has shifted, with activists turning attention to Allen as a promising field for a notable triumph.
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Indiana
Allen County
County commissioners blamed for saloon licenses and city vice
The editorial decries county commissioners for allowing saloon licenses, arguing their stance sustains a city plagued by joints, dives, and crime that the police struggle to suppress.
Arkansaw Jeff Davis Languishes for a Caesar in the White House
A faded political jab notes Arkansas figure Jeff Davis seeking a strong leader in the White House while criticizing Washington statesmen for treating the presidency as a museum. The tone mirrors late era editorial snark about national power and prestige.
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Arkansaw
Jeff Davis
White House
Washington
Ananias Club Considers New Members and Changes
The Ananias club contemplates further membership additions after a recent augmentation. Willett failed to qualify despite a prior chance, while T. R. may be prepared to admit a gargoyle charge.
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Ananias Club
Willett
T. R
Gargoyle
Groundhog Shadow Forecast Influences Coal Bills
The groundhog’s shadow signals six more weeks of cold weather and higher coal costs. A local observer notes the omen as residents prepare for tougher winter fuel bills and extended cold spells.
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Groundhog
Coal Mar
Poe News From February Chronicle
Local notes report George Adair offering custom grinding each Wednesday at C E Morton’s. The Springer saw mill relocated to Parker farm, cutting timber for M C Comer’s barn. M E church quarterly services featured notable baptisms and eleven new members. Visitors include Rudolph Heckman from Fort Wayne, plus Shookman and Merideth families visiting relatives. Robert Mercer serves as juror in the superior court.
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C. A. Wade
Rudolph Heckman
Fort Wayne
Fred Heckman
Atwell Shearer
Macy Shookman
George Shookman
Sarah Merideth
Hoopston, IL
Harvey McMahon
Mart Bultemeier
Henry Sorg
Hesse Castle
Robert Mercer
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Uric Acid Support
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy featuring hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking the product at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious malady. Drefer & Bro.
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Drefer & Bro
Interurban Adjusts Schedule On Toledo and Chicago Line
The Toledo and Chicago interurban between Fort Wayne Garrett Auburn Waterloo Avilla and Kendallville changed its Sunday timetable. Regular cars now run every one and a half hours instead of two hours with the first northbound car from Fort Wayne at 6 50 AM.
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Toledo and
Chicago
Local Advertiser Describes Kidney Trouble Remedy
A fragmentary ad from Klurer, the Jeweler, at 1060 Virginia Ave Indianapolis, touts Foley's Kidney Remedy. The note mentions severe kidney trouble and tests to a remedy that allegedly clears symptoms after taking four bottles.
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Klurer, the Jeweler
Virginia .Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Kkidney
Foley
Plan to press 1812 claim against Congress by Adams
George D. Adams of 1211 Feirfeld avenue seeks other heirs of War of 1812 soldiers who helped defend New York from Canadian invasion. He says funds were never paid for services and expenses. New York issued certificates that heirs expect Congress to redeem. The total claim, with interest, is about 21 million dollars. Adams aims to unite heirs to present the case to Congress.
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Congress
George D. Adams
Feirfeld Avenue
New York
Canada
England
Adams
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Bank Clearings Hit New High Last Week
Bank clearings in Fort Wayne surpassed one million dollars as the total reached $1,164,612.10 for the week, compared with $813,207.30 the prior week and $704,562.18 the year-ago period. Daily totals ranged from $131,495.29 on Monday to $140,082.13 on Thursday and $136,684.51 on Saturday.
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Fort Wayne
Pneumonia Follows Lagrippe Warning on Cough Syrup
Pneumonia often follows lagrippe but never after Foley's Honey and Tar for lagrippe coughs and deep seated colds. Refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package from Dreier & Bro.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
First Senator From Far Northern Indiana
Benjamin F. Shively became the first U S senator from the extreme north end of Indiana with Wabash and Logansport among the previous northern contenders. Judge John Petit of Wabash was chosen in the 1850s and Daniel D Pratt of Logansport in 1850. David Turpie lived in Logansport before his 1887 election but resided in Indianapolis since then. Except for these cases the past fifty years' senators have lived farther south.
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Benjamin F. Shively
United States Senate
Wabash
Logansport
John Petit
Daniel D. Pratt
David Turpie
Senate
Indianapolis
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Cure
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar from Dreier & Bro as a fast remedy for hoarse coughs and colds that may develop into pneumonia, claiming it soothes inflamed membranes, heals the lungs, and expels the cold from the system.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Oldest eastern Indiana house bears history on Randolph county farm
A landmark house in Randolph county, six and a half miles southwest of Winchester, began as a log structure in 1836 on Benjamin Harris’s 1834 farm. The four foot clapboard dwelling later gained a brick chimney built from “slop brick” made on the Patrick Harris farm north of Huntsville.
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Indiana
Benjamin Harris
Washington Township
Randolph County
Winchester
Patrick Harris
Huntsville
Foley's Orino Laxative Cures Constipation and Liver Troubles
The ad promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy for constipation and liver trouble. It claims Orino makes bowels healthy and regular, is superior to pills, and does not gripe or nauseate. Dreier & Bro.
Notice of estate administrator appointed for Samantha B Spencer
The undersigned Walter R Spencer is named administrator of the estate of Samantha B Spencer late of Allen county Indiana deceased The estate is believed solvent and the administrator calls for any claims to be filed accordingly.
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D. Holmer
Allen County
Indiana
Ucucasca
Bald Estate
Ary J. Holmer
Executrix
Oscar Shober
Emma Shober
Samantha B. Spencer
Walter R. Spencer
Mae Birbeck
New County
William D. Birbeck
Notice to Creditors in Noyer Estate Fort Wayne 1909
Notice to the creditors heirs and legatees of Elizabeth Noyer deceased to appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana February 19 1909 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Executor John W Noyer Witness the Clerk January 20 1909 Clerk Joseph N Mason Seal Attorney S M Hench for Estate
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Ralph V. Dennis
Allen Circuit Court
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Elizabeth Noyer
Allen
John W. Noyer
Joseph N. Mason
S. M. Hench
Heirs to appear in Fort Wayne for Harken estate settlement
The heirs and legatees of Anna M. Harken Rider must show cause at Allen Circuit Court in Fort Wayne Indiana on February 20 1909 why final settlement accounts should not be approved. They must prove heirship and claim distributive shares. Dated January 20 1909. Joseph N. Mason Clerk Homer C. Underwood Attorney for Estate.
Eleven room modern house for sale in Fort Wayne
For sale an eleven room modern house with bath and hot and cold water laundry in cellar 24 by 40 cellar electric grit fur nace chicken park 40 by 70 and lot 52 by 150 with room for another house built in April asking 3600 half down rest to suit buyer address or call 2144 John St Fort Wayne Ind buyer leaving town potential buyers urged to act quickly
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John St
Fort Wayne
Ind
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