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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

Page

12

Too Many State Laws On Interstate Commerce

The article discusses President Roosevelt opposing numerous state laws regulating interstate commerce and urges a unified federal program. It notes unrest in railroad securities from both high and low estates and cites discussions about state burdens on carriers. Mr Morgan, a frequent Gridiron guest, is mentioned in context of Washington satire.

Roosevelt Coun H Washington Barry Interstate Commerce Commission

Roosevelt Attacks Morgan and Rogers at Gridiron Dinner

New York reports a Wall Street buzz over a Roosevelt Gridiron Club speech in Washington. The president allegedly attacked J. P. Morgan and H. H. Rogers amid a clash with Senator Foraker over government action against corporations. He warned that conservative forces will defend both rich and poor if faced with machinations by business interests.

New York Wall Street Roosevelt Washington J. P. Morgan H. H. Rogers Senator Foraker Brownsville Morgan Rogers Foraker

McCumber service pension bill expands veteran benefits

The McCumber service pension law, just passed by the house after senate pace, grants $12 a month to veterans of the Mexican War or Civil War aged 62 or older, with $15 at 70 and $20 at 75. It requires only proof of service and age, with cost projected around $15 to $20 million a year, pushing the total pension roll above $150 million. Nearly 783,000 Civil War survivors were identified, with up to 100,000 uninsured on pension rolls, prompting estimates of needed funds for new claims.

McCumber House Senate Mexico Pension Bureau Roosevelt Grand Army of the Republic North Dakota Senate Committee On Pensions War Department Vespasian Warner Congress

Bad House Action Blocks Purdue Medical College Merger

The Indiana house defeated the Purdue medical college merger, a move labeled as harmful to education and public welfare. Rep Parker of Allen county is criticized for opposing the union, with a remaining chance for the measure in the house possibly faltering, despite a senate path.

Indiana House Purdue Medical College House Parker Allen County Fort Wayne Purdue Senate

Representative Parker’s Loyalty Questioned by Allen County

The text criticizes Representative Parker for not promoting Allen County in the legislature, arguing his duty as a representative and citizen was to favor his home county, which the author contends he failed to do.

Parker Allen’ County

Indiana University Medical School Bill Sparks County Interest

Allen County hinges its stance on a broader purpose not tied to IU. Parker was not dispatched to the legislature to represent Indiana University but to defend constituent interests, shaping how the bill affects local priorities and funding.

Indiana University Medical School Allen’ County Parker Indiana University

Fire Loss in 1906 Tops Nations for Deaths and Damage

Record shows about 7,060 lives lost and more than half a billion dollars of property destroyed by fire in the year ending December 31, 1906. No other country matches our bulk or per capita fire losses. The San Francisco earthquake follow-up fires pushed the annual toll above average. the long-term average has been over $200 million yearly.

United States San Francisco

Land Owners Advise Changes in State Ditch Bills

Allen county land owners propose revisions to state ditch laws in a Saturday meeting. They urge that House Bill 235 pass with changes including ending the right of three fourths owners to block a ditch by remonstrance and transferring cleaning duties to township trustees. The surveyor would inspect within five days of allotment completion and ditch work timing would shift to June through September. Kell chaired the gathering with Klashn as secretary while several speakers addressed the group.

Allen County George W. Kell F. E. W. Klashn

Marriages Registered for Multiple Couples in City

Marriage licenses issued for several couples including John F O Connor and Edna M Johnson both 26, Albert C Keller 20 and Mary Barrey 19, Frank L Galloway 21 with Laura A Fogel 17, William McGarry 28 and Mary E Sprague 29, Edward C Whitcomb 27 and Mollie Brinkman 23, William J Koch 28 and Mary Wick 22, George Bach 26 and Elizabeth Polke 18, Clem Hartman 28 and Frances Smith 21.

John F. O'Connor Edna M. Johnson Albert C. Keller Mary Barrey Frank L. Galloway Laura A. Fogel William McGarry Mary E. Sprague Edward C. Whitcomb Mollie Brinkman William J. Koch Mary Wick George Bach Elizabeth Polke Clem Hartman Frances Smith

Natal Statistics and Death Notice

Born to William Turner 2413 Oliver Street a son. Born to Rev E W Averill a girl. Born to Louis Pettit 69 Elizabeth Street a son. Born to Louis Gladian New Haven a son. Born to Frank Endinger New Haven a girl. Born to William Stellhorn New Haven a son. Mrs Mary Bowman 83 of Albion died Friday of pneumonia at home.

William Turner Oliver Street E. W. Averill Louis Pettit Elizabeth Street Louis Gladiant New Haven Frank Endinger William Stellhorn Mary Bowman Albion

Prominent Fort Wayne Merchant D. S. Redelsheimer Dies in Cleveland

David S. Redelsheimer, longtime Monroeville merchant and former Fort Wayne resident, died at St. Alexis hospital in Cleveland at age 70. Born in Germany in 1836, he came to America in 1850, built a substantial general store business in Allen County, and led TD S Redelsheimer & Co. He was married to Charlotte Strass with two surviving children Rosa and Adolph. a daughter died earlier. Funeral in Cleveland, with burial in Fort Wayne Jewish cemetery after returning by Nickel Plate railroad.

David S. Redelsheimer Monroeville Fort Wayne St. Alexis’ Hospital Cleveland F Strass Redelsheimer Bright Germany Sigmund and Lena Redelsheimer America Sentinel Thomas Tiger Fifteenth Ohio Volunteers Allen County TD. S. Redelsheimer & Co Charlotte Strass Rosa Strass Adolph Redelsheimer South Odd Fellows Nickel Plate Railroad

Laurent Rites Held for Longtime Allen County Farmer

Ferdinand Laurent a prominent Lake township resident died at 6 am Sunday at his daughter Mrs Dora Wentzler’s home at Barr and East Wayne streets age 82 Born in France June 14 1824 he came to America in 1845 and to Indiana in 1864 Surviving include four sons four daughters ten grandchildren and siblings Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Arcola Catholic church with burial at the family homestead near Hadley.

Ferdinand Laurent Lake Township Dora Wentzler Barr East Wayne Streets Laurent Hadley Allen County France America Frenchtown Indiana Mr. Laurent Pauline Badeaux Mr. Lourent Louisa Bercot Fort Wayne August. Lourent Fred Lourent Oklahoma Frank J. Lourent Blackford County Julian Lourent Louisa van Dewater Josephine Geller Plymouth Ind Victor Lourent West J. Porshhe Crawford County Louis Lourent Sam McDonald Arcola McDonald

Mrs Eliza Rodgers McQuiston Pioneer Resident Dies at 90

Mrs Eliza Rodgers McQuiston widow of John McQuiston aged 90 died at 5 Saturday evening at Wells and Second streets Allen county pioneer since 1837 wife of early settler six children survive Jane William H Wilson Allen P Edward L Benjamin ten grandchildren Presbyterian church member. Frank B Burnett 64 dies Sunday night at 1327 Scott avenue from dropsy.

Eliza Rodgers McQuiston John McQuiston Allen County Wells and Second Streets McQuiston Virginia Ohio Jane McQuiston William H., Wilson Allen P Edward L Benjamin McQuiston Frank B. Burnett Scott Avenue Bur

Burnett Dies. Wabash Freight Clerk Rooted in Indiana

Nett Burnett, aged about 70, died leaving wife Mrs Hitzemann and daughter Miss Ora Burnett of this city. A Wabash freight house checkman for thirteen years, Burnett was born in Tuscarawas county Ohio on June 26 1855 and moved to Indiana in 1872. He married Dorothy Bieghler in Nine Mile in 1877. He was a member of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from the residence and later from Five Points Church with Rev J M Canse officiating.

J. M. Canse

Death of Mrs. Marthe Hassinger at 52 in Creighton Ave home

Mrs. Marthe A. Hassinger widow of William Hassinger died at 2 p.m. Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Pearl Minser’s home 1525 Hast Creighton avenue aged 52 from a complication of diseases. She was born August 14 1854 in LaGrange County and is survived by three children Mrs. Minnie Matthias Elkhart Pearl Minser and William H. Hassinger.

Marthe A. Hassinger William Hassinger Pearl Minser Hast Creighton Avenue Hassinger Lagrange County Minnie Matthias Elithart William H. Hassinger

Payne youth dies after appendix operation

Jackson A Burk age 19, son of Mr and Mrs George Burk of Payne Ohio, died at 8 a m Monday at St Joseph hospital after an operation for appendicitis. He had suffered the illness two weeks and was brought to the city for treatment on Saturday.

Jackson A Burk George Burk Payne Ohio St. Joseph Hospital

Obituary for Mrs Harkless and Family Support

The obituary notes a widow with an infant son and a mother Mrs Harkless and a brother Arthur Harkless of the city. Funeral service is scheduled Monday at 2 30 PM from Mrs Bates home 455 East Taber Street officiated by Rev Miller.

Church of Christ Harkless Arthur Harkless Bates East Taber Street Miller

Mrs Lydia Castle Dies of Tuberculosis at Home

Mrs Lydia Ann Castle wife of William Castle died Sunday night at the family home 2129 Hanna Street from tuberculosis. Husband and two sons survive.

Lydia Ann Castle William Castle Hanna Street

Infant Lena Busse Dies at One Month in Lake Township

Lena Busse infant daughter of Mr and Mrs August Busse of Lake Township died Thursday afternoon from exhaustion at one month and six days. Funeral services from the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Lena Busse August Busse Lake Township

Death of Alberta Smith a baby adopted daughter

Alberta Smith, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith of 1705 Roch Street, died early Friday morning at eight months old. The death occurred Saturday morning at 10 30 o clock.

Alberta Smith

Mrs Hannah A Starkey Dies in Fort Wayne Morning

Friends in Fort Wayne were Saturday advised of the death of Mrs. Hannah A Starkey widow of the late C L Starkey which occurred this morning at 11 oclock.

Fort Wayne Hannah A. Starkey C. L. Starkey

Death notices Ida Steele 22 dies of tuberculosis

Miss Ida Amelia Steele daughter of Mrs Susan Steele of 2120 Maumee avenue died at 10 a m Monday from tuberculosis at age 22 She is survived by her mother three brothers and two sisters She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church Interment will occur at Decatur.

Ida Amelia Steele Susan Steele Maumee Avenue Miss Steele M. E. Church Decatur

Death of Charlotte Cooke at county infirmary

Charlotte Cooke aged 50 died at 7 Sunday morning in the county infirmary where she had resided as an inmate for twenty years. She had been totally blind for some time.

Charlotte Cooke

Revenue Apportionment Returns and Dividing County Funds

The county auditor reports the apportionment of revenue by township including enumeration counts, congressional, common school, local taxation, and liquor license revenues with totals for each area. The city of Fort Wayne and multiple towns contribute to a county total of 87 278.65, with per capita figures noted and no funds transferred to neighboring counties.

Turtlen Allen County George W. Lindemuth Warne Schoss Washington Tocal Springfield Congressional St. Joseph Perry Madison Monroe Marion Nquor Maumee Milan Lake Jefferson Eel River Adams Scipio Lafayette Jackson Monroeville New Haven Shirley City of Fort Wayne Alen County

Death of Isaac G Spaulding at Fort Wayne Home

Isaac Gilman Spaulding 55 died suddenly at his son in law William Mason’s home 1045 Wall street Wednesday night. Coroner’s inquiry cites nephritis. A painter and paperhanger by trade, he had recently moved from Mississippi and lived with his daughter in law while his wife and younger children visited Wisconsin. Surviving wife and five children include Earl G. Spaulding Fort Wayne Burton S. Spaulding at Camp Columbia Cuba Arthur and Frances D. Spaulding in Wisconsin.

Isaac Gilman Spaulding William S. Mason Wall Street Stults Spaulding Fort Wayne Mississippi Manston Wis W. S. Mason Earl G. Spaulding Burton S Camp Columbia Cuba Arthur and Frances D. Spaulding Wisconsin

Widow Margaret Young Dies at 88 in Hope Hospital

Mrs. Margaret Young widow of Stephen Young pioneer Allen county resident died at 9 30 PM Wednesday at Hope hospital after more than two years of illness. Survived by five children John Walkerton Amos J Tillman J L Desmond Indianapolis and Mrs J E Probst Chicago. Remains moved to Tillman C Young 3203 Lafayette street. Funeral services Friday at 1 30 PM from the residence and Lindenwood Cemetery.

Margaret Young Stephen Young Allen County Hope Hospital Young John Young Walkerton Amos J. and Tillman Young J. L. Desmond Indianapolis J. E. Probs

Minnie Gowen Dies at 28 in St Mary's Avenue Home

Mrs Minnie Gowen wife of William Gowen died at 8 30 Thursday morning at the family home 806 St Marys Avenue age 28 Surviving husband two children Mary and Harry Gowen and brothers and sisters Charles William Edward Kleinschmidt Mrs Mary Krauskopf Mrs Millie Hornung Miss Lizzle and Miss Clara Kleinschmidt

Minnie Gowen William Gowen St. Mary’s Avenue Mary Harry Gowen Charles William Edward Kleinschmidt Mary Krauskopf Millie Hornung Lizzle Clara Kleinschmidt

Mrs Moynihan 90 Dies After Illness at St Joseph

Mrs Johanna Moynihan aged 90, mother of Martin H Moynihan and Andrew J Moynihan of the Journal Gazette, died at 4 15 Thursday afternoon of paralysis at St Joseph hospital where she had lived fourteen years. Born in Ireland she came to Fort Wayne with her husband the late Martin Moynihan. Survived by two sons and six other children previously, eight in total. Widely known among older residents and esteemed citywide.

Johanna Moynihan Martin H. Moynihan Andrew J. Moynihan The Journal-Gazette St. Joseph Hospital Moynihan Ireland Fort Wayne Martin Moynihan

Death of Miss Alice Tourney at 15 After Illness

Miss Alice Tourney aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs August Tourney 69 Baltes avenue died Friday morning after an extended illness The flood damaged home forced rescue by boat The survivors include the parents six sisters and three brothers Funeral services will be Monday at 9 from the Cathedral interment at Leo

Alice Tourney August Tourney Baltes Avenue Josephine Bremer Agnes Lulu Edna Louise Gladys Edward Andy and Albert Tourney Leo

A Guaranteed Pile Cure Claim for PAZO OINTMENT

An advertisement asserts PAZO OINTMENT cures piles itching bleeding and protruding in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Users may obtain a refund if not cured. The ad emphasizes quick relief and a 50 cent price point.

Jugeists

Death of Mrs Leaman at St Joseph Hospital

The death of Mrs. Charles Leaman of 2002 Fairfield Avenue occurred Friday at 10 am in St. Joseph hospital from blood poisoning linked to a recent illness. She was 19 and a resident near West Jefferson Street.

Charles Leaman Fairfield,ave St. Joseph Hospital Leaman Jefferson Street

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Administratrix

Notice names Beliza Be Antrup as administratrix of Frederick W Antrup estate in Allen County Indiana likely insolvent. Attorney Daniel B Ninde W6 21 listed for estate. Also notices final settlement for Charles Auger estate in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana set for February 16 1907 with Louis B Auger executor and Joseph N Mason clerk. Vesey Vesey attorneys for estate.

Frederick W. Antrup Allen County Indiana Beliza BE. Antrup Daniel B. Ninde Charles Auger Allen Fort Wayne Louis B. Auger Botanne Hs State Joseph N. Mason Allen Circuit Court VESEY

Markets Report From The Chicano Market Chicago Feb 5

Wheat and corn futures opened firm on higher Liverpool prices and northwest receipts. May wheat at 78 3 4 to 78 3 4 cents. May corn at 46 1 2 to 46 3 4 cents. oats active with May at 39 1 2 to 40 cents. Pork futures higher. lard steady. ribs unchanged. Toledo prices show cash wheat at 80 1 4 cents with May at 78 4 cents. corn May 47 1 2 cents. pork May at 17 72 1 2, lard 10.00.

Chicago Northwest Liverpool T&tgc Minneapolis Duluth May Fort Wayne Barr Street Bush & Co Weil Brothers & Co Seth

Chicago and New York Market Reports Feb Five

Chicago Market reports strong cheese and steady butter and eggs with prices across daisies twins and young Americas lines. New York Market notes firm butter cheese with varied grades and large receipts. eggs steady with Pennsylvania and western firsts priced up to 28 cents.

Chicago New York Pennsylvania

Embarking John Barry Enters Village Drug Trade

John Barry of Larwill will enter the local drug business in that village, signaling a new enterprise in the area. Market notes from Chicago Cincinnati East Buffalo Pittsburg and Fort Wayne list varied commodity prices and livestock quotes, with hogs and cattle showing strength in several markets.

John Barry Larwill

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