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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1907

Page

12

Weekly Sentinel Editor and Proprietor Highlight

The Whe Weekly Sentinel lists E. K. Hackett as editor and proprietor.

Weekly Sentinel EK. Hackett

Pure Food Law details and national finances outlined

The article outlines the Pure Food Law provisions including adulteration and misbranding penalties, labeling requirements for drugs and confections, and manufacturer responsibility. It also reports on national cash balances, Panama bond proceeds, and Treasury revenue outcomes with statements by Mr. Shaw on surplus and deficits for 1906.

Shaw’s Year End Report Reveals Treasury Surplus 1906

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw released a year end statement showing the treasury ended 1906 with 59 million dollars more in receipts than expenditures and a strong discussion of treasury functions. War Department spending rose by about 4 million, Indian expenditures by 1 million, and public works by 16 million due largely to Panama canal costs. For six months of the current fiscal year the treasury shows a 25 million surplus over outlays compared with a prior 8 million deficit.

Shaw Treasury Treasury Department War Department Panama Canal Svith

Decline in US canned meat exports despite overall meat sales

A special report shows US canned meat exports abroad fell in the first nine months of 1906 to 4.53 million dollars from 1905 and 5.40 million in 1904. UK losses stem from press coverage of packing-house issues, while Japan’s 1905 purchases nearly vanished in 1906. Total US meat product sales abroad rose to 155.6 million dollars by September 30. The Interstate Commerce Commission releases early car shortage findings, urging potential legislation to grant regulators power over car supply and distribution.

Bureau of Manufacturers United Kingdom England Japan United States Germany Central America South Africa

Rockefeller Placed Under Obligations by Duluth News-Tribune

The Duluth News-Tribune claims John D Rockefeller now trails Frederick Weyerhaeuser in wealth, asserting Rockefeller has been unjustly jeered and maligned while Weyerhaeuser becomes the wealthiest man in the United States or possibly the world.

Duluth News-Tribune John D. Rockefeller Frederick Weyerhaeuser John D United States

Consul urges US firms to register Cuba trade marks

The American consul in Cuba advises manufacturers with plans to export to Cuba to register their trade marks there immediately as the sole reliable method to protect their rights and ensure protection under Cuban law.

Havana Chamber Urges Early Trademark Registrations

The Havana chamber of commerce warns foreign manufacturers to register their trade marks promptly to avoid confiscation by speculators who register first. Once registered, real owners face high costs or forced buyouts to reclaim their marks. In Cuba, trademark registration costs 12.50 in United States currency.

Havana

Texans Expand Focused Law Reach Across Counties

Texas now has 103 counties wholly under the focal option law and 49 partly under it, totaling 152 of 230. The areas cover about one third of the state’s population and half its domain, spanning sparsely settled parts of east and north Texas and including several densely populated counties. Fewer counties in south and southwest Texas are listed, where Germans and Bohemians have shown consistent anti prohibition sentiment.

Texas Week East Texas North Texas South

Senator Beveridge Returns Stock Gift From Mining Venture

Several years ago after visiting Arizona and New Mexico Senator Beveridge received 5000 dollars in mining stock. He promptly returned the certificates deeming it improper to accept such gifts. The stock, once valued at 5000 dollars, is now reported to be worth about 1.5 million dollars.

Arizona New Mexico Beveridge

Longtime Norwalk Bank Officials Remembered in Deaths

The Norwalk National Bank mourns cashier Charles W. Millen who died after fifty five years of service. President John Gardiner age ninety one has led the bank for seventy one years.

Norwalk, Ohio National Bank Charles W. Millen John Gardiner

Foraker and Watterson Rivalry Over Brownsville Riots

A terse note suggests Senator Foraker may gain support around the president's summary action in the Brownsville riot case. The anticipated public impact hinges on Col. Henri Watterson's forthcoming remarks.

Brownsville Senator Foraker Col Henri Watterson

President's hunting reports relief Congressmen faced with guidance

The reports of the presidents hunting activities should comfort Congressmen who thought he spent every spare moment devising further advice and instructions.

English doctor says autogm develops nerves in people unseen

An English physician asserts autogm stimulates nerves in people who did not know they had them, a claim noted as true by observers. The remark follows a scene where a man attempts to break a record on a busy city street, provoking widespread nervousness among onlookers.

German Reichstag Parties Give William Advantage Over Roosevelt

Sixteen distinct political parties in the German reichstag give Emperor William leverage, while President Roosevelt contends with only the Democratic Party and Senator Foraker. The piece notes those who paid to dance at the charity ball and those who paid but did not. both groups will feel good about their charitable deeds.

Reichstag William Roosevelt Foraker

Morgan seeks probe into Congo rubber monopoly

Mr J Pierpont Morgan has asked for an investigation of the rubber trust operating in the Congo country. The move signals his lack of interest in the monopoly and a push for clarity on the matter.

J. Pierpont Morgan Rubber Trust Congo

Language group debates Adam Eve fruit question

The American Modern Language Association weighs whether the fruit in Adam and Eve’s story was an apple or a lemon. Researchers note interpretation shifts across traditions and time.

American Modern Language Association Adam Eve

Chicago woman spends thirty million on Christmas gifts

A Chicago resident reportedly spent thirty million dollars on Christmas presents but did not purchase any miles of street railway track, suggesting a focus on gifts over infrastructure during a holiday spending spree.

Chicago

Insurance Elections Show Leaders Retain Confidence

The latest insurance elections indicate executives maintain strong self assurance and control within the industry, suggesting ongoing confidence among those in charge of prominent companies.

Coal famine blamed on consumers by railroads and mines

A statement attributing the coal shortage to the public who burn coal was issued by railroad interests and mine owners. The remark frames demand as the fault of consumers rather than production or policy, depicting broader blame from industry voices.

Carnegie’s Gift Libraries Linked to Poverty and Death

A terse critique argues that giving away libraries by Mr. Carnegie perpetuates poverty and leads beneficiaries to die poor as well. The claim frames philanthropy as a pathway to continued hardship rather than uplift.

Mr. Carnegie

If Count Boni Would Revise Code on Debts and Rights

If Count Boni had his way he would probably have the code revised so that a man might cancel his debts by challenging his creditors.

William Corey to be Deposed at Annual Meeting

Rumors place William Corey president of United States Steel Corporation as facing deposition at the upcoming annual meeting in April. No official confirmation has been issued by the company or legal representatives.

William ¥. Corey United States Steel Corporation

Dinkey Urged as Head of Big Trust by Comic Paragraphers

A satirical note suggests replacing the current head of a major trust with a man named Dinkey, inviting humorous commentary from paragraphers. The jest hinges on the opportunity for witty writing about leadership and corporate power.

Big Trust Dinkey

Roemler drafts voter registration bill for Indiana

Senator Charles G. Roemler of Indianapolis has drafted a companion bill to his primary registration measure. It sets rural registration seventy days before election and requires two nonconsecutive days in towns under 20 000, three days in larger cities, with the final day at least thirty days prior. Registration by mail is allowed, replacing in-person visits to a registration board. The bill aims to curb floaters and repeats, and broader support is anticipated in distant districts.

Charles G. Roemler Indianapolis Roemler Registration Board

Interstate club forms big Tennessee land project

President Roosevelt and notable allies are honorary members of the Interstate club formed by leading men. Senator J. C. S. Blackburn heads the group with a slate of vice presidents, planning a 20,000 acre park on Waldens Ridge near Chattanooga. A grand clubhouse, auto road, and electric line are to follow as a utopian retreat to unite political leaders.

Roosevelt Grover Cleveland Fairbanks W. J. Bryan United States J. C. S. Blackburn Elihu Root Leslie M. Shaw Joseph G. Lannon W. H. Taft Perry Belmont Morgan Waldens Ridge Chattanooga Tenn America

Wisconsin Civil Service Test for Legislative Staff

Wisconsin authorities introduce competitive civil service examinations for all legislative staff including door keepers pages clerks messengers and other appointees. The move aims to end patronage rewarding loyal workers and to render campaign promises ineffective by ensuring equal footing for all aspirants.

Wisconsin la Follette Bailiwick Pull

I C C Reports Western Car Shortage Tied to Traffic

The Interstate Commerce Commission, reporting to the president on the western fuel famine, says a vast westbound traffic at the head of the lakes caused car shortages and unavailability. It cites losses to the northwest and railroad unpreparedness for grain movement. Commissioner Lane notes railroads reaching the grain belt were overwhelmed by this year’s crop, though it barely surpassed 1905 and did not match an earlier year.

Interstate Commerce Commission Northwest Lane

Proposal to move president to canal commission discussed

The idea of placing the president at the head of the canal commission if he leaves the White House may not take effect in 1909. At today’s pace the canal project will span several presidential elections before completion.

Canal Commission White House Big Ditch

United States industrial output growth from 1896 to 1906

A historical comparison shows coal production rising from 170 million tons a decade earlier to 400 million. Pig iron output grew from 8.6 million tons in 1896 to about 25.8 million in 1906. Copper production nearly quadrupled, with no apparent limit reached.

United States

Roosevelt to speak at Indianapolis Memorial Day unveiling

President Roosevelt will deliver the Memorial Day address at Indianapolis for the unveiling of a monument to General Henry W. Lawton who died in the Philippines. Roosevelt calls Lawton one of the nation’s greatest soldiers.

Roosevelt Indianapolis Henry W. Lawton Philippines General Lawton

Philadelphia citizens indicate willingness to be mayoral candidates

Up to date forty six prominent Philadelphians from Republicans and Democrats express openness to mayoral consideration. The group emphasizes cross party support with Republicans reportedly more numerous among the hopefuls.

Philadelphia Combi

Matilda Bischoff 83 Pioneer Resident of Milan County

Mrs. Matilda Bischoff aged eighty three died at her Milan township home on Thursday from age related infirmities. Widow of Herman Bischoff who died about ten years ago she was well known in the neighborhood. Surviving children are Mrs. John H Goegiein Diederich and Henry Bischoff.

Matilda Bischoff Milan Township Herman Bischoff John H. Goegiein Diederich Henry Bischoff

Infant Eugene Strader Dies of Convulsions at 20 Days

Eugene Milford Strader died at 4 10 PM Wednesday at his parents residence 1208 Lafayette Street from convulsions. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM from the parental home with Rev Samuel Wagenhals officiating. Interment will follow in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Eugene Milford Strader William Andrew Strader Lafayette Street Samuel Wagenhals Lindenwood Cemetery

Mrs Ida Sherrick Dead In Local Home

Mrs Ida Sherrick wife of S H Sherrick died of cancer at 4 am at 1112 Maumes avenue aged 47 a native of Ohio who came here after marriage Survived by husband three children Mrs Blanche Collins of Payne Ohio and Oria and Vergil Sherrick of this city Short funeral services at the residence 8 am Friday before shipment to Scott Crossing Ohio for interment

Ida Sherrick S. H. Sherrick Maumes Avenue Ohio Blanche Collins Payne Oria Vergil Sherrick Scott Crossing

Wolgamot Infant Dies at Five Days in Madison

Mable Lucile Wolgamot five days old daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Wolgamot of 506 West Main street died Thursday evening at home from heart failure.

Mable Lucile Wolgamot G. D. Wolgamot West Main Street

Obituary: Monroeville Pioneer John R. Quinlan Dies

John R. Quinlan aged 75 a pioneer resident of Monroeville died Thursday morning at his home after a long illness. Survived by widow and four children Walter E. Colburn station agent John B. San Francisco Harry P. Monroeville teacher Mary M. wife of John A. Bushman clerk of the superior court one niece Mrs Nellie Henderson Packard avenue.

John R. Quinlan Monroeville Mr. Quinlan Walter E Colburn John B San Francisco Harry P Mary M John A. Bushman Superior Court Nellie Henderson Packard Avenue

Salina Bueter Dies At Age Eight Of Brain Fever

Salina Bueter eight years six months daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Bueter of Adams township near the city died at home Saturday morning at 3 30 o clock after illness from brain fever. She attended St Marys school and was popular with classmates.

Salina Bueter Herman Bueter Adams Township St. Mary's School

Hambleton Spain Civil War veteran dies at 79

Hambleton Spain, a civil war veteran aged 79, died Saturday night at 6 o clock at his home 912 Eckert avenue from a complication of diseases. He had been in failing health for some time. Surviving are his wife and ten children, all residents of the city except two sons in the Mary. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the residence, with interment in Lindenwood cemetery.

Hambleton Spain Eckert Avenue Spain Mary Lindenwood Cemetery

Salem singer Albrecht Wyss dies at 54 at St Rochus

Albrecht Wyss a Salem Reformed church member and singer dies Saturday night at St. Rochus hospital from throat consumption. A Swiss native of Robrabac Berne, he came to the city in 1883 and worked at the Packard factory. Survived by wife? none listed. daughter Mrs Charles Albrecht and two sons Carl and Fred plus four younger children. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 pm at his daughter's residence 1616 East Lewis Street with Concordia Singing Society members in attendance.

Albrecht Wyss Salem Reformed Church St. Rochus Hospital Mr. Wyss Robrbac Canton Berne Switzerland Wyss Packard Factory Concordia Singing Society Concordia Lodge No. 288 The Gruetteverein Knights of the Maccabees Charles Albrecht East Lewis Street Carl Fred

Lehr George P. Lehr Dies at 85 a Former Pennsylvania Employee

George P Lehr age 85 longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee in the city died Sunday noon at the residence on Lewis street. The obituary notes his service with the railroad and his local ties. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.

Eorge P. Lehr Pennsylvania ‘Company Lewis Street

Death of long-time Pennsylvanian retiree with son

Mr. Lehr died after a white swelling on his right leg weakened him over time. He retired with his son ten years ago after forty years at the Pennsylvania roundhouse. Surviving relative in the city is son Charles. Private funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev. A. K. Zartman officiating. Interment will follow at Lindenwood cemetery.

Lehr Pennsylvania Roundhouse Charles A. K. Zartman Lindenwood Cemetery

Death of Mrs Ida Stenger in City Home

Mrs Ida Stenger aged 40 wife of Peter Stenger died Sunday at 7 am at High and Orchard Street residence from heart disease after a four day illness. Born in Saxony Germany she had lived here 30 years. Surviving husband parents Mr and Mrs Weitzman three brothers Felix Paul Max Weitzman and two sisters Mrs George Beckstein and Mrs William Reiter. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence.

Ida Stenger Peter Stenger Orchard Streets Stenger Saxony Germany Weitzman Felix Paul Max Weitzman George Beckstein William Reiter

Findorf Henry Findorf Dies at County Farm

Henry Findorf aged sixty five died at the county farm Monday at 5 30 after an illness of some time. He was a laborer, resident thirty years in the county, coming from Germany. Survived by one sister in Germany. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from Schellmann Ulmer, Rev. Wambsganis officiating. Interment Concordia Cemetery.

Henry Findorf Mr. Findorf Germany Schellmann & Ulmer Undertaking Establishment Wambsgan Concordia Cemetery

Charles Markle of Cedar Creek Passes After Illness

Charles Markle, longtime Cedar Creek resident living west of Grabill, died January 2 from paralysis. Born in Prussia in 1818, he was nearly 89. Funeral services were at the Grabill Mennonite Church with Rev. Carrington and Rev. Roth officiating. interment followed at Scipio.

Charles Markle Cedar Creek Township Grabill Mr. Markle Prussia E. C. Carrington M. E. Church Roth Mennonite Church Scipio Cemetery

Infant Fern Janette Gilford Dies in Maysville

Fern Janette Gilford infant daughter of Ezra and Gertrude Gilford died at home in Maysville on December 12 1906 from tonsillitis. Funeral services conducted by Rev Whittaker pastor of the M P church were held at the house and interment followed in the old cemetery at Maysville.

Fern Janette Ezra Gertrude Gilford Maysville Rev. Whittaker M. P. Church

Infant dies of catarrahial enteritis in Rolling Mill district

Abraham J. King aged two months and nine days died Monday at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Morris King from catar rhal enteritis. He was one of twins with the surviving twin in critical condition. Interment set for Monday afternoon at Linden wood cemetery.

Abraham J. King Morris King Rolling Mill Lindenwood Cemetery

Infant Blake Dies After Rupture Operation in Indiana

James William Blake four month old son of Mr and Mrs Blake of Edgerton Indiana died at Hope hospital Tuesday morning after an operation for rupture The child was brought to the city from Edgerton late Monday night Interment in Payne Ohio

James William Blake

Natal statistics from area families with newborns

A list of birth announcements from multiple families in various townships and streets. Daughters and sons born to Mr and Mrs in Lake township Arcola East Superior street Aboite Sherman Williams Brandriff Wagner Robison Park and other local addresses.

August Busse Lake Township William Palmer Arcola Fred Schultz D. Martin East Superior Street J. C. Elsworth Aboite Township Emanuel Zehender Anderson Avenue William Brackenridge Brackenridge Street Myron Roberts Sherman Street Michael Greany Williams Street Harry A. McCain Brandriff Street Wm. Ziembruff Wagner Street A. L. Scott Robison Park

Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Couples

The osberved marriage license notices record multiple couples including George Hazelett, 28, meat cutter, with Bernice M. King, 18, bookkeeper. William O. Leitch, 23, farmer, and Iva A. Johnson, 19. Theodore Koselke, 85, farmer, and Mary S. Buchheit, 33. John Zehr, 27, farmer, and Maggie Lengacher, 22. Dennis FE Cleary, 32, machinist, and Anna Cleary, 27. Joseph V. Alter, 21, boilermaker, and Georgiana Lonergan, 17. George C. Borden, 26, carpenter, and Lulu M. Wing, 17. Charles Kain, 37, laborer, and Mary Scott, 35, seamstress. Harry L. Wiebke, 18, laborer, and Elizabeth G. Wall, 17.

George Hazelett Bernice M. King William O. Leitch Iva A. Johnson Theodore Koselke Mary S. Buchheit John Zehr Maggie Lengacher Dennis FE. Cleary Anna Cleary Joseph V. Alter Georgiana Lonergan

Mail Carrier Turley Assaulted. Federal Charges Planned

Logansport mail carrier John D. Turley was assaulted on duty by Panhandle conductor John W. Hamilton. Turley will file charges in federal court in Indianapolis. assaulting a United States mail carrier carries severe penalties. Bluffton City Clerk Elliott has resigned.

John D. Turley Logansport John W. Hamilton Turley Indianapolis Elliott Bluffton

Markets Chicago wheat corn pork and lard edge higher

Chicago market notes a firm tone in wheat with bullish hints from Argentina delayed harvests. May prices rise to 75 percent and close just above, while corn and vats show firm but mixed directions. Cash demand steadies pork and lard margins, with May pork at 16.60 and lard around 9.49 to 9.52, ribs up to 9.05.

Chicago Northwest Shorts Argentina Minneapolis Duluth

St Louis Market Report Shows Steam in Grain Prices

In St Louis Missouri on January 8 the wheat market rose with cash No 2 red noted, corn cash at 3934 to 39tEc, and oats cash at 3514C. Market activity indicated firmer prices across grain commodities.

St. Louis

Chicago Market Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices and Receipts

Chicago Market reports cattle receipts about 6 990 head with steady prices for heifers calves and stockers. Hogs estimated at 28 000 head with strong market across classes and varying weights. Sheep and lambs see steady demand with prices ranging from 3 50 to 7 74 per head.

Chicago Heeves

Cincinnati Market Report January hogs cattle and sheep

Cincinnati Ohio January market report shows hogs steady with prices 5.68 to 6.63 for common to top 6.40 to 6.63 for shippers and butchers. Cattle strong with fair to good shippers priced 4.75 to 5.65 and common 2.00 to 2.7d. Sheep and lambs steady with prices 2.00 to 4.13 for sheep and 4.25 to 7.85 for lambs.

Cincinnati Ohio

Pittsburg Meat Market Report Slows Cattle and Hogs

Cattle receipts light and market steady in Pittsburg. Hog receipts include six double deck loads and Yorker classes with price ranges from 6.45 to 6.85 for various weights. Sheep and lambs show a drop with sheep at 5.80 and lambs at 7.75.

Pittsburg

Produce and Poultry Market Prices Itemized

Chicago January 8 market report shows butter creamery 22 31 cents dairies 20 Wyoming cheese steady to firm with dairies 13 4 cents twins 18 13 cents and young Americas lic eyes market weak at mark 20 22 cents. Poultry alive market steady with turkeys 11 cents chickens 11 cents springs 11 cents.

Chicago Dairies Turkeys Springs, LLC

New York Market Update Prices and Receipts

New York markets report irregular butter prices with 9 547 packages on hand and creamery and western factory products showing varied per pound rates. Cheese markets steady with 3 667 boxes on hand and state full cream types priced mainly at 144 cents for fancy. Eggs market steady with 6 913 cases and nearby fancy white eggs at 30 cents per dozen.

New York

Fort Wayne Market Quotes Grain Hides Butter and More

Barr Street listings show Wheat at 77 a bu Corn 42 4ic bu new 35¢ bu Rye at sic bu Barley 40c bu Apples 40 50c bu Butter 22e Ib Eggs 26 28e doz Lard se th Potatoes 35 4ic bu Cabbage nie daz Turkeys 18 le Ib Chickens 9 Ite Ib Ducks S8 ue Ib Gesse e 1b Pork 7.60 7.75 Wool unwashed 25 washed 80 8b Honey 13c Ib Grain Hides Wool Quotations from Bush Co Weil Bros Co Mayflower Mills Quots Wool prices hides copper leather and more Live stock and hay markets included with multiple firm quotes Across Barr and Columbia Streets buyers and sellers list commodities and farm products with varying prices for local trade.

Fort Wayne Barr Street Ite Bush & Co Weil Brothers & Co Mayflower Tresselt & Sons J. J Ducke E. K. Sush Columbia Street Howenstein & Crouss Barr Columbia Streets Eckart Packing Co Timothy

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Commission Harlan Prouty Kansas City Cuba United Qld Matilda Bischof Strader Sherrick Wolgamot Quinlan Bueter Findorf Markle Gilford King Blake Natal Statistics Grain and Provisions St. Louis Market Pittsburg Market
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