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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
4
The Weekly Fentinel notes subscription details with in advance pricing at $1.00 per year and indicates Hackett as editor and proprietor. It presents a brief publication information line typical of early newspapers.
The Indiana House passes a bill requiring the Star Spangled Banner to be sung in full at public schools if sung at all. The piece argues for preserving Key’s poem as art and history while noting Americans’ general unfamiliarity with the hymn’s words and urging law to prevent mutilated versions.
County commissioners may call witnesses and take testimony to assess an applicant for a retailer liquor license. Judge Ed ward O Rourke's Allen circuit court opinion upholds the board's discretion and duty to ensure licensees meet legal fitness, rejecting blind granting and urging thorough investigations despite prior remonstrance.
Prof Robert J Aley newly elected state superintendent of public instruction argues against repealing Indiana s uniform textbook law He cites lower prices state wide course consistency and a strong state system as benefits He also warns county adoptions invite政治 corruption and political favoritism and favors leaving the current system intact
The American battleship fleet returns home after a 14 month world voyage of about 45000 miles. Navy tells of unmatched achievement and high discipline, predicting global respect and peaceful diplomacy, praising officers and men for a splendid triumph of peace. The piece also mentions a pardon appeal in Kentucky regarding Governor Goebel’s assassination case.
The piece condemns the county board for granting Harry Gilbert a liquor license despite implied police concerns. It contrasts this with praise for education finance and Taft’s praise of teachers, framing the time as a critique of officials and a defense of schooling’s cost and impact.
A saloon keeper shows a disposition to resist Mayor Hosey and Chief Ankenbruck as the city leaders push a crackdown. The conflict reflects ongoing tensions between authorities and local drink establishments.
Fort Wayne officials led by Mayor Hosey and Police Chief An kenbruck push to close or change hands the city’s worst saloons. The piece urges vigilant oversight of legislators backing Indiana school book repeal and notes William Jennings Bryan’s possible future presidential timing and critics’ reactions.
A letter from John W. Kern accuses a rival legislator of alliance with brewers and links brewers to defeating him. It notes revoked licenses as a stronger cue to curb saloon violations and suggests Mayor Hosey could enforce orderly saloon business across the city.
The article imagines President Roosevelt attempting to bag a pair of white rhinoceros in Africa. It suggests powerful opponents may trade a long-standing white elephant for two horned pachyderms and prefer to see Roosevelt pursue the horn-snouted beasts.
The speaker praises George for truth telling and character. A strong allegory is offered to illustrate how history should present essential facts. The essay argues that addressing the Gilbert class figures in commissioners court before licensing avoids delays and costs.
Senator Beveridge proclaims Christ the greatest orator ever, naming Paul second and Abraham Lincoln third, in a broad praise of historical speechmakers. The remark frames a hierarchy of eloquence during a public oratory discussion.
James C. Lee of Washington D C recalls a fall from a scaffold thirty years ago that left a severe back injury. He describes intense pain from the small of the back around the abdomen and says Sloan's Liniment relieved his suffering after other remedies failed.
An estimated three to four thousand people reacted with anti foreign feeling on Omaha Sunday prompting an attack on the Greek colony. The article questions whether lawless Greeks are any better than other lawless aliens.
Fort Wayne observed Washington’s birthday with school programs across public and parochial institutions. Banks and trust firms closed, post office shut after 10, rural carriers halted. Most other businesses operated normally.
Very ill at Crestline W J Hess finance clerk at the post office was Tuesday called to Crestline Ohio on account of the seriousness of James Cairns a veteran Fort Wayne railroad man who is living with his son in that city Mr Cairns is suffering from dropsy and it is believed he cannot long survive.
Fred Link, a Strodel delicates clerk, was struck on the head by a passing Nickel Plate Freight train while walking near the Bass farm west of the city. He walked to town and was taken to St Joseph hospital where doctors found the right scalp torn loose.
Turnverein Vorwaerts rehearses for a March 7 vaudeville show at the hall. Acts and stunts span the program with many members performing, following a successful first attempt.
Eric A. Crull named administrator of Henry Lubkowski estate in Allen County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Robison & Luecke attorneys represent the estate.
The well known Lagrange woman Mrs. Horace W. Vesey died Monday at her residence. Her passing removes a longtime community figure and active local supporter. Funeral arrangements were not announced in the brief notice.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Frederick Foster deceased are notified to appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana on March 10 1909 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Executrix Bertha Foster Witness clerk of court February 10 1909 Joseph N Mason Clerk Allen Circuit Court Robinson Leucke Attorneys for Estate
Heirs and legatees of Maria B Hill deceased must appear in Allen circuit court on March 8 1909 to show cause why final settlement should not be approved. Clara Ziegler administrator asks court to approve shares. Witness the clerk February 3 1909. Seal. Joseph N Mason and WM Shambaugh attorneys for estate. wky 10 31
Mauder Dennis Administratrix alerts heirs and legatees of Ralph V. Dennis that accounts should not be approved. They must appear and prove heirship to receive distributive shares. January 21, 1909. [Seal. Joseph N. Mason Homer C. Underwood] Attorney for Estate.
The Allen Circuit Court informs non resident defendants including Alexander McCulloch A M Junkin Mrs McJunkin Eliza Junkin G W Wood Hester Wood Patrick Keefe Catherine Keefe Mary Keefe Abraham Lorenze Hattie Lorenze and others that a suit to quiet title to real estate has been filed. Defendants must appear by April 19 1909 or the case will proceed in their absence. Attorneys BITTINGER & HOUR.
A cleared 60 acre hardwood farm near Ear Gie Rapids offers an 11 room house with stone wall and cellar, a 40 by 50 barn, and a barnyard with a 40x50 building insured. An orchard is listed at $8,000 and the property is priced with a mortgage-like figure of $1,640. The listing mentions proximity to a school house and church.
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