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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
8
A forty seven year old New York mother celebrates a large healthy brood and contented life. She argues women’s fulfillment lies in family joys rather than reading sentimental novels or gambling at bridge.
Mrs. Chambers and her husband run a Tremont area home housing seventeen: Frances four to Thomas twenty-five. Nineteen children, six boys left, nine girls, and a mix of teaching and school plans fill daily life. The mother handles wash while husband designs houses and the brood fills two parlors with dancing and laughter. President Roosevelt’s push for large families is noted with pride.
District newspapers across the Twelfth endorse Columbia City judge Joseph W. Adair for the Democratic nomination. They hail his character and fitness, predicting he would bring distinction and victory in Congress, with praise from Democratic Republican and independent presses alike.
The Columbia City Post argues the Democratic nomination should not be handed out by geography but to a candidate who can win. It endorses Judge Joseph W. Adair as a versatile, capable nominee likely to attract independent voters and a broad base, regardless of county origin.
Judge Joseph W. Adair of Columbia City has consented to run for Congress in the Twelfth district. The move adds to four declared candidates including former Congressman James M. Robinson of Fort Wayne. Adair, a longtime circuit judge, may remain on the bench six years longer if he stays. His entry signals Democrats hope to redeem the district next November and reflects a growing sense of political health and desire for strong leadership.
Judge Adair argued at the Albion love feast that a key measure for the upcoming Congress is currency reform and related fiscal policy. The DeKalb County Herald notes the emphasis on financial strategy in the current political climate.
A county judge argues that currency and banking reforms are needed, criticizing national bankers for prioritizing self interest. He contends depositors deserve a defender to ensure safe guarding funds and proper banking security. The judge praises Afair as an ideal advocate with long study of economics and no ties to corporations or banks.
The Whitley-Noble circuit judge J W Adair is backed as the leading candidate for the Republican nomination in Indiana's Twelfth district. Cyrus Cline is a distant contender from Angola. Adair is praised for fairness, ability, and long service, pledging a clean canvass and merit based victory.
In the Ligonier Banner Judge J W Adair of the Noble Whitley circuit court is praised as the best Democratic candidate for Congress. The piece argues he is a lifelong Democrat and an original Bryan man who can elect Bryan and uphold his policies.
An obscured Kendallville segment notes Noble County Democrats gaining influence, with the phrase prominent Kendallville cited as evidence of local party strength. The report mentions the Democratic group forming around key local figures and expanding activity in the county.
Local party leaders favor Judge Adair for the congressional nomination citing long political ties with Noble and Whitley counties and potential cross county delegate support. They argue primaries should reveal each candidate’s pledged delegates to ensure voters know who they are backing.
The Albion Democrat notes the warm reception to Judge Adair's bid for congress with optimistic tone. Supportive commentary highlights expected endorsements and organizational backing. The item underscores momentum for Adair as a likely contender in the race.
Enthusiasm runs strong for Judge Adair a Noble county native born and raised. For eighteen years he has served on the Noble circuit court bench and his approachable nature and high character endear him to friends. If elected he would be a proud representative for the district.
Friends of Judge J W Adair of Columbia City express satisfaction at the reception of his candidacy for Congress in the district. They say there is a feeling his nomination would mean a strong bid for the seat.
A Noble native and Whitley county resident, known as a profound lawyer and upright judge, is said to overcome a Republican majority and win a seat in Congress. His victory would add a valuable Democrat to the House.
The Waterloo Press reports Judge Adair as the leading Democratic choice in the Twelfth district race against Cline and Feick. From a party view it appears best to nominate Adair who enjoys strong support within the Democrats.
The board of state charities reports 935 epileptics in care at year end 1907. Of these 485 are women and 450 are insane. 336 are in the Fort Wayne School for Feeble Minded Youth and 256 in county poor asylums. Only able bodied epileptics live at New Castle State Village of Epileptics opened last August. The board cites 1425 acres around Blue River for a potential splendid institution where they may live independently among sympathetic caretakers and belong at last.
Col Frank H. French a regular army officer and Fort Wayne native will visit the city next Saturday en route to Manila where he will serve as inspector general for the U S Army in the Philippines. French recently held posts in St Louis and St Paul before his Manila assignment.
Fred Waterman of Waterloo was chosen trustee for the bankrupt Miller and Goodwin as creditors met before Referee Sol. A Wood on Saturday. Powers of Angola and C. B. Pomeroy of church, om , attended as part of the proceedings.
An affidavit by Abraham Ruef outlining the immunity contract and pressure to testify was read in San Francisco Superior Court before Judge Lawlor. It covers interviews with Ruef's family and clergymen who urged testimony for the community, and details Ruef's grant of immunity and withdrawal of his guilty plea.
The Dorset water cress industry shows large expansion with individual farms employing up to forty workers for picking, packing, and preparing cress for market.
Fifteen Fort Wayne men establish the White Mountain Mining and Development Company with 2 000 000 capital to develop 30 claims in Inyo county California near Bishop. James B White serves as president with W K Noble as vice president and W H Olds as secretary treasurer. Ground yields show 68 ounces silver and 1400 pounds lead per ton, with water power nearby. The board includes Noble Rosenthal Edward White Freiburger White Olds and Ladd, aiming for an early western boom centered on the property.
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