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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
6
The Sentinel extends season greetings to readers and expresses hope that the new year will bring happiness prosperity and abundance. It reflects on the past year and wishes for material success and complete satisfaction in 1910.
Mayor Grice and the board of safety issue General Order No 1 directing the chief of police to enforce the 11 o clock curfew and Sunday law against saloons without exception. Captain Borgman, backed by the mayor and board, pledges a clean efficient police administration and strong obedience to duty.
The agricultural department continues its probe into rising food prices and the farmers’ share of profits. A New York district attorney report found dairy firms over capitalized with excessive goodwill and criminally high milk margins. Extortion in essentials has persisted as prices stay high. a full department report is awaited for potential remedies.
President Taft shows resolve to push anti trust and railway reform. will send special messages to Congress this week. A six railway presidents delegation met at the White House to protest key features of the interstate commerce amendment. Earlier Taft skipped these topics in his first annual message, promising future consideration.
The president has undergone a radical change of mind and will announce via ex cathedra that his messages will go forward to Congress this week. It is hoped Mr. Taft will soon deliver his promised conservation message and affirm Roosevelt’s policy in law if Congress acts.
Captain William F. Borgman heads the Fort Wayne police department with strong support from Mayor Grice. The article lauds his experience, intelligence, and duty bound leadership promising restored discipline, morale, and adherence to law over policy.
The Fort Wayne year 1909 ends with praise for prosperity and growth. The city reports broad industry revival, booming trade, new architectural additions, and strong employment, with no major disasters or financial downturns. Officials forecast the new year will bring even greater progress.
A historical reflection notes that 1909 brought prosperity with upward industrial trends and national peace. It warns of potential unrest in railway and steel sectors but expresses hope that arbitration and public sentiment will avert major conflict while closing the year with optimism for the new era.
The speech argues that laws serving peace and order must bend to personal liberty. Hosey asserts that laws restricting freedom are unacceptable and that every man is his own governor, signaling a controversial stance on law enforcement duties.
A scathing critique accuses Fort Wayne Mayor Hosey of failing to enforce liquor laws and promoting personal liberty over the public good. The piece argues his policy divided local liquor interests, weakened law and order, and tainted his oath to enforce statutes, urging accountability despite lingering support from some constituents.
The Fort Wayne Chronicle reflects on William J. Hosey’s four year tenure noting strong results in public works including the lighting plant, gas rate settlement, waterworks expansion, and the track elevation project. It criticizes his law enforcement and police administration as the worst the city has seen, while acknowledging his overall administrative ability and intent.
The city welcomes Mayor Jesse Grice as he assumes leadership with strong support and trusted integrity. The editorial lauds his character and pledged platform while noting reforms to end past wrongdoing, emphasizing lawful governance and broad public approval as he charts a steady course for Fort Wayne.
A reflective missive urges personal balance and better conduct for the coming year, warning against self-deception and praising useful examples. It also questions Chicago gamblers' confidence in Governor Marshall and comments on the Morse case and Indiana governance amid trials and suits.
The piece reflects on Morse’s indictment as a sign of the era’s high finance intrigue. It criticizes the new city council’s divisions and charges of treachery while noting Taft backed anti-trust and railroad reforms. Mayor Grice is urged to take decisive action amid distrust and political bitterness.
Mayor Grice and the safety board quickly addressed a locating hazard by securing a lid in place, ending a period of potential exposure and signaling prompt municipal action.
In Warsaw city court Henry Anson defended the town as not dry while Judge Skelton presided for the last time. Several drunks received suspensions or small fines, including Canfield, Burcell, White, and Nedérpol, with Parker and others given travel or assault penalties.
S P Coppock Cons of Fort Wayne, wholesale hardwood lumber dealers, will open large transit yards in Fort Wayne. Ground leases from the Grand Rapids Indiana Railroad, north of Nickel Plate tracks along the east side of the line. The firm operates mills in southern Indiana and will distribute lumber through Fort Wayne, with work starting as soon as weather allows.
The text lists multiple male and female names with ages and occupations, resembling a damaged marriage or matchmaking notice. Many entries are garbled, with several names cut or misspelled, showing farmers, a fireman, telegraph operator, carpenters, and a shipping clerk among the pairs. The entire snippet is heavily corrupted.
New city officials spent the day acclimating to duties. Mayor Grice cleaned his desk area and suggested a new floor covering for the office. Chief Bergman was away, Captain Plliett handled duties, and City Clerk Jeffries prepared for the new regime. A lighting plant efficiency review will begin soon under Councilman Wagner to assess operation and costs, with changes possible if improvements are found.
In city court Tuesday morning Bert Thompson faced Judge J Frank Mungrovan after being arrested Monday night for loitering about windows. He balked at a $1 fine and costs hidden among cash found on his person, claiming the money to be his, while his father intervened to settle with the state. Thompson, 30, had a red nose and claimed to be a detective, approached by Patrolman Harry Grimme. The elder Thompson questioned the origin of his son’s liquor, which the prisoner refused to discuss. Roussel Arranges to Settle. Deputy Prosecutor Hilgemann moved to dismiss the embezzlement case against Frank J. Roussel for $75 from Union Tea. settlement arranged through attorneys. Willam Grimes, who bought a farm with a bad $5,000 draft and had a $10 bad check cashed, received $100 and costs and went to jail. The Paulo Angello stabbing case against Charles Kuehn was continued to tomorrow.
John H. Creager of Cleveland township sold forty acres near South Whitley to Lewis Mishler for 5000 dollars. The price equals 125 dollars per acre and is noted as one of the year’s best farm deals. Mishler is a Dunkard family member with extensive land holdings nearby.
Two democrats defected from the caucus, eight votes for Gustave F. Rogge and seven for Bauer on the first ballot. Gettlich Haller was chosen vice president with ten votes. Rogge, a Fort Wayne Electric Works machinist, vows impartial rule as the council reconvenes next Tuesday.
On Saturday January 3 in Van Wert Burton C. Conn a Democrat defeated Republican C. E. B. Lawhead to become mayor, marking the first Democrat to hold the office in several years. Incumbent City Auditor Harry C. Redrup was succeeded by Democrat William Klein.
The register notes a son born to Mr and Mrs Frank J Schlebecker of Spy Run Avenue and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charles Fry of 2401 Lillie Street.
Dr Khowenstrot promotes a price based consultation for treatment at Harrison. The text warns of voice and complexion loss, hearing, taste and smell damage, and greater dangers if neglected, describing consumption and asthma as grim outcomes.
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