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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
12
The Weekly Sentinel laments the Thaw case needs fumigation and expurgation before passage, applauds the mayor’s anti policy drive, and questions ministers who defend Thaw. It notes Dryden’s withdrawal and hints a New Jersey senator-elect successor may mirror his views as the race continues.
The piece notes that enforcing vagrancy laws could quell Cuban unrest as patriots strain their efforts for independence. It observes Central American states Salvador and Guatemala itching for war, with friendly outsiders including the United States and Mexico taking a benevolent role.
William Travers Jerome plans further testimony from alienists in the Thaw case as prosecutors seek expert opinions on nerve and brain terminology. Jerome noted he had been cramming for the expert cross examination, signaling intensified scrutiny of medical witnesses.
Amended post office bill could cripple Fort Wayne business by making rail mail routes unprofitable. Local merchants plan to press Congressman Gilliam and U S senators on the issue. While postal revenue reform and efficiency are welcome, residents must protect local interests.
Judge Fitzgerald receives praise for barring female spectators from the Thaw trial amid a chaotic rush of attendees described as sordid. Evelyn Thaws account of her experiences with the slain man anchors the case, with the judge commended for limiting filth within the court.
The Cuban patriot and agitator General Castillo declares he will have further fighting with the United States. The piece suggests US intervention nine years earlier brought liberty and peace, and implies Uncle Sam will enforce a proper mindset among Cubans to enjoy their donated privileges.
The blind tiger law will be less noticeable in state cities than in rural country towns where whisky is sold at retail as freely as in saloons. In some locales the sale in drug stores rivals that at licensed bars, with larger bottle sizes than official saloons reported in certain communities.
The text notes no legalized drinking places and that large venues will need licenses or stop dispensing intoxicants. It suggests clubs masquerading as legitimate saloons will be curtailed, with the law extending state control and promoting temperance by tightening licensing for retail liquor.
The house committee on public lands endorses a coal lands bill contrary to the president’s aim to withdraw all government coal lands. It permits 1280 acre purchases, retains government coal rights under patents for 20 years, and bars holdings over 5000 acres, with forfeiture for violations. The committee insists coal lands be developed without monopoly, reflecting local sentiment.
The Fort Wayne Transfer line bus barn at 114 118 East Wayne street burned Monday night, starting in the haymow and causing estimated total losses near 5 000 dollars. About 40 tons of hay 700 bushels of oats and 15 to 20 tons of straw were stored, and 70 horses plus rolling stock were moved to safety as firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Insurance totals 6 250 dollars on buildings and 11 850 on contents. A second fire on Ewing street near Klaffer was minor and suspected incendiary.
W A Bean principal of Ligonier high school runs for Noble County superintendent to fill the vacancy from W A Fox resigning to take settlement work in New Jersey. The township trustees, a mostly Democratic body, will elect the new supervisor.
Poe Indiana February 11 Sentinel Correspondence protracted meetings in the M E church began last Monday evening led by Rev Dougherty. Also notes include birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Snider and visits from Fort Wayne residents Henry Somers and Russell Shearer. Various local families are mentioned with sickness and hosting guests over the weekend.
An old newspaper notice touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles with a refund offer if not cured in six to fourteen days. The advertisement lists the price as 50 cents and notes druggists’ authorization for refunds.
WANTED Boys who have use of horse or pony after school hours can learn of plan to make from 3.00 to 5.00 weekly for an hour or more daily by writing or applying to L. O'Connor, Circulation Manager, The Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.
East Buffalo market quotes show hog receipts at 2040 with heavy and medium hogs steady near 7.45 to 7.50, sheep top at 7.60. Chicago figures place cattle steady with hogs around 6.85 to 7.17, lambs 5.00 to 7.60. Cincinnati and Pittsburg report steady cattle and mixed hogs with lambs 7.75 down in Pittsburg.
Chicago markets show butter at 31 1 3 to 33 cents, eggs at 21 1 2 to 23 cents, and cheese firm with various grades. New York markets list butter strong with creamery prices, cheese firm with full cream and winter makes, and eggs easy with multiple classes and price ranges. Also noted are Toledo and Fort Wayne listings for local commodities and livestocks.
Notice lists final settlement of the Weil Brothers Co. estate with varied Quotation items including wool hides timber and corn. followed by mill quotations from Mayflower Mills and Tresselt & Sons with prices for wheat, flour, bran, shorts, and corn meal. includes commission merchants quotes for poultry butter eggs potatoes and fruit. also notices to defendants in quiet title actions and other estate settlements in Allen County Indiana with dates in 1907.
A list of marriage licenses shows Henry L. Parnin and Myrtle Leone Wright both 22, George E. Felger 30 and Rose L. Hopper 24, Uriah D. Cleveland 55 and Nellie West 33, O Edward Poller 33 and Grace Smith 18, Louis E. Ginther 24 and Goldie Harper, George H. Schafer 30 and Jessie L. Du Bois 29, Frank H. Miller 26 and Edith A. Hartle 23, Adolph G. Herpat 28 and Maggie D. Trennepohl 26, John B. Thimler 21 and Mina B. Herrick 21, GeorgeS Hirsh 25 and Audrey E. Fitch 25, Chay Yerks 25 and Jessie Swaidner 24, William E. O'Brien 33 and Elizabeth Hammond 25.
The Sentinel records newborns: a girl to Mr and Mrs John Hoff man of Maples-d. a boy to Mr and Mrs Jule Chevil let of Maples-a. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alpha Passino of 2915 Harrison.
Notice announces the appointment of Frank J. Laurent as administrator of Ferdinand Laurent late of Allen County deceased. It states the estate is solvent and lists Breen and Morris as attorneys for the estate.
State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court January term 1907 Sarah J Long sues Harry C Long for divorce The defendant is a non resident and must appear by April 8 1907 to answer or demur or the complaint will be heard in his absence Attest Joseph N Mason clerk Aiken and Underwood attorneys for plaintiff.
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