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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
3
Se A. X. Hackett notes the publication as a weekly sentinel with a subscription rate of one dollar per year in advance. The text indicates a historical or altered newspaper header and pricing figure for readers.
President Roosevelt urged a federal solution to interstate commerce regulation as states tighten rules on railroads. He criticized varied state burdens, stressing uniform federal standards and a comprehensive program to check state onslaughts on carriers. A letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission may outline this plan.
New York reports say Roosevelt at the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington delivered a sharp rebuke aimed at J. P. Morgan and H. H. Rogers amid a broader clash over military dismissals and federal action affecting corporations and railroads. Senator Foraker is cited as a catalyst for the outburst, with references to conservative protections for rich and poor and warnings that government pressure could unsettle business nationwide. The vivid exchange left brokers scrambling, with exact wording uncertain as attendees recall only the gesture and forceful tone.
The text recalls Mr. Morgan as a frequent Gridiron dinners guest who has laughed at lampoons about bimecit, a recurring facet of the Washington newspaper correspondent's club entertainments. It contrasts a group claiming rights deprivation with another lacking respect for riches, noting the choice audiences face.
The McCumber service pension law passed by the house increases monthly pensions for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. Eligible veterans from ages sixty-two to seventy-five receive $12 to $20 monthly, regardless of disability. The pension bureau estimates costs near $15.0 to $20.0 million, with total rolls potentially rising beyond $156 million. The measure follows Executive Order No. 78 and is championed by the Grand Army of the Republic.
Indiana House defeated a Purdue medical college merger resolution amid strong criticism. The piece charges Representative Parker from Allen County with failing to represent local interests and questions the future of Purdue’s merger prospects as the Senate action looms.
Allen county officials discuss a state bill tied to Indiana University medical school funding and representation. The text notes Parker was not sent to the legislature to back IU interests but to protect his constituents. It also cites 1906 fire losses, about 7,000 deaths and over half a billion dollars in property damage nationwide.
Allen county land owners via a township committee propose changes to state ditch laws. They favor House Bill 235 with amendments to curb large holders’ influence, keep objections and appeals, require inspectors to review ditches within five days, shift trustee duties to align with ditch cleaning, extend completion windows, and mandate biennial or annual ditch cleaning as needed. George W. Kell chaired, F E W Klaehn secretary, with several speakers at the meeting.
John F. O Connor and Edna M Johnson, both 26, list as married. Albert Keller, 20, and Mary Barrey, 19. Frank L Galloway, 21, and Laura A Fogel, 19. William Mejarry, 22, traveling salesman, and Mary E B Sprague, 29. Edward C Whitcomb, 27, traveling salesman, and Mollie Brinkman, 23. William J Kach, 28, painter, and Mary Wick, 22. George Bach, 26, laborer, and Elizabeth Palle, 13. Clem Hartman, 25, grocer, and Frances Smith, 21.
Born to William Turner at 2412 Oliver Street a son. Born to Rev E W Averill a girl. Born to Louis Pettit at 69 Elizabeth Street a son. Born to Louis Glad iant of New Haven a son. Born to Frank Endinger of New Haven a son. Born to William Stellham of New Haven a son. Mrs Mary Bowman 83 of Albion died Friday of pneumonia at her home.
David S. Redelsheimer a longtime Monroeville and Fort Wayne merchant dies in Cleveland at 70 after Brights disease and asthma. He built a large general store and led D. Redelsheimer & Co. He married Charlotte Strass. survived by Rosa Strass and Adolph Redelsheimer. Funeral in Cleveland then Fort Wayne interment. Ferdinand Laurent dies at 82 in Fort Wayne area after asthma. farmer of Allen county and French town origin. survived by four sons and four daughters. Funeral Wednesday at Arcola Catholic church.
Mrs Fitza Rodgers McQuiston widow of John McQuiston longtime Allen county pioneer dies at 90 from paralysis at her Wells and Second streets home. Born in Virginia she moved to Ohio young and married November 17 1886 before moving to Allen county in 1837 seven decades ago. Survived by six children William H Wilson Allen P Edward T and Benjamin McQuiston ten grandchildren. Presbyterian church member.
Nett Burnett aged about 68, a Wabash freight house checkman for thirteen years, survives his wife Mrs Hitzemann and daughter Miss Cora Burnett of this city. Born June 26 1855 in Tuscarawas county Ohio he moved to Indiana in 1872. Married Dorothy Bieshler March 22 1877. He belonged to the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Funeral services Wednesday at 9 from his residence and later at the Plve Points church.
Martha A. Hassinger widow of William Hassinger dies at 2 PM Sunday at daughter Pearl Minser’s home 1525 East Creighton avenue age 52. Born August 14 1854 in LaGrange County, she is survived by three children Minnie Matthias Elkhart Pearl Minser and William H Hassinger. Death due to complications of diseases.
Isaac Gilman Spaulding aged 65 died suddenly at his son in law William S Mason’s home 1045 Wall street Wednesday night death attributed to nephritis by Coroner Stults. A Fort Wayne resident since July from Mississippi he was a painter and paperhanger in failing health. Survived by wife and five children including Earl G Spaulding Burton S Spaulding Arthur and Frances D Spaulding and Margaret Young widow of Stephen Young among others. Funeral services Friday at 4 20 pm from Tillman C Young’s residence Lindenwood cemetery burial to follow.
Mrs Minnie Gowen wife of William Gowen died at 8 30 Thursday morning at the family home 806 St Marys avenue aged 28 years Surviving husband two children Mary and Harry Gowen and brothers and sisters Charles William and Edward Kleinschmidt Mrs Mary Kranskopf Mrs Millie Hornung Miss Lizzie and Miss Clara Kleinschmidt
Mrs. Johanna Moynihan aged 90, mother of Martin H Moynihan and Andrew J Moynihan of the Journal Gazette, died at St. Joseph Hospital at 4 15 PM after paralysis. Born in Ireland she came to Fort Wayne early with her husband the late Martin Moynihan. She was widely known among longtime residents and survived by five sons.
Miss Alice Tourney age 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs August Tourney 69 Baltes avenue died at 4 o clock Friday morning after an extended illness The family home was in the flooded district during high water she was carried by boat to a neighbor’s home Surviving are her parents six sisters and three brothers Mrs Josephine Bremer and the Misses Agnes Lulu Edna Louise and Gladys plus Messrs Edward Andy and Albert Tourney Funeral services Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral interment at Leo
The text lists deaths of Mrs. Lydia Ann Castle and infant Lena Busse with survivors, plus a church funeral notice for a band of family mourners. It notes a prior obituary fragment for an unnamed mother and infant and mentions a funeral schedule for Merday afternoon at 2:30 at Mrs. Bales’s home with Rev. Milter.
Alberta Smith adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith of 1705 Roch Street died Friday at eight months old. Also Hannah A Starkey widow of O L Starkey died Saturday morning at 11 o clock in Fort Wayne.
The state apportions revenue by township and town entity. Figures show congressional, common school, and local taxation revenues plus liquor license receipts for Wayne, Washington, Springfield, Fort Wayne area towns and many townships. Totals include grand county distribution of 87 278 03 and per capita 1995 based on distribution to counties. Also notices appointing administrators and final settlement deadlines appear.
Mrs. Charles Leaman of 2002 Fairfield Ave died Friday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph hospital from blood poisoning tied to a recent illness. She was 19 and a member of the West Jefferson Street community.
The Chicago wheat and corn pits opened firm with May futures up modestly amid light receipts and abroad price strength. Wheat May opened at 78 1/2 to 79 1/2 cents, then drifted, with a firmer close as May 80 1/4 to 81 cents. Corn May opened 1/2 to 1 1/4 cents higher, then traded 40 1/2 to 46 1/2 cents, closing around 46 1/4 to 46 1/2 cents. Lard and pork markets remained steady, May pork around 17 2/3 to 17 3/4 dollars, with May lard near 5.57. Toledo prices mirrored the market, with wheat around 7 cents, corn around 4 7/8 cents, and hog products steady.
Chicago and New York market bulletins show dairy cheese butter and egg values with firm cheese and firm eggs, while cattle hogs and sheep receipts and prices are listed. Cincinnati Pittsburg and Buffalo market notes share hogs cattle and lamb rates, with regional price ranges and steady trends. John Barry of Larwill plans to start a local drug business in the village.
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