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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
4
Financial note shows Hackett Baltor and Prop announce a price increase of one dollar per year in their publication dated Wednesday January 11 1911.
The board of safety struggles to complete a thorough impartial inquiry into police department affairs. Captain Dickson is accused of receiving costly presents from underworld sources, but the board will continue probing to expose the full extent of influence and safeguard the force. If evidence is blocked, the matter may go to the grand jury for deeper examination. Captain Dickson’s long record is noted, but he is temporarily removed from consideration as the investigation proceeds.
The piece notes doubt a legislature will pass liquor law reforms with talks of shifting from county to city township units. Governor Marshall backs stronger rules and higher licenses. It urges federal and local authorities to pursue alleged white slavery activities in Fort Wayne and to prosecute offenders.
The piece argues repeal of the county option law would punish Indiana Democrats who won a legislature majority. It contends voters favored keeping saloons out, and warns Democrats in the General Assembly against meddling, citing county results in DeKalb Whitley Wells Adams Huntington and surrounding Allen counties.
The article notes Thomas Taggart’s waning power in Indiana Democrats as new leaders emerge. It argues the party is shifting, with fresh figures taking roles in policy and control while old bosses lose directive influence.
Commissioners defend license grants to suspected unfit applicants citing board discretion and historic court rulings. Critics demand denouncement by police and stronger action against alleged outlawed venues. Judges have ruled the board may refuse licenses for reasons it considers sufficient.
In the northwest region of the state there are instances where foreigners may influence elections through voting. The piece argues for a registration law to ensure basic human intelligence and nominal citizenship before voting, seeing it as a critical reform needed statewide.
Governor Marshall's annual message urges changes to Prohibition unit rules, corrupt practices, primary voting, registration, and county term lengths. It calls for anti trust, banking regulation, water power limits, workers compensation, and two legislative sessions while warning of Indiana's finances and urging prudent economy. The piece notes his solemn tone and hope for legislative public approval.
Postal savings banks have been established and deposits received bringing the postoffice depository into real use. Each state has selected one post office to inaugurate the system with general expansion planned to offer safe deposits, encourage thrift, and reach regions lacking banks. Senator Fienling proposes to advance a wood roads law to memorialize highway progress as bipartisan good roads push continues.
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A beleaguered group inside a barricaded stronghold perished in a blaze set by besiegers. The valiant occupants resisted capture but were overwhelmed by the flames, dying before they could fall into authorities hands. The event drew attention as a dramatic, if not celebrated, struggle.
A column from The Indianapolis Star critiques Governor Marshall and muses on a Romish empire joke. It cites Champ Clark proposals to lengthen the presidential term and limit eligibility, discusses three year House terms, and notes support for bank guaranty laws and county option reforms amid Democratic figures and the 1912 political climate.
Jacob Goshorn longtime Fort Wayne surveyor and city civil engineer died after a hip fracture from a New Year’s Day fall. Born in Huntington County Pennsylvania, he arrived in Fort Wayne in 1843 and led roles with Fort Wayne Water Power and Allen County surveying before retirement. Survived by daughter Margaret L. Goshorn and a grandson. brother of the late William H. Goshorn.
Matthias death details show a German-born immigrant who arrived in 1864 and lived near Crestline, later moving to Fort Wayne eighteen years ago. She belonged to St John's Lutheran church and is survived by her husband and seven children including George Charles and Harry Matthias and daughters Josephine Garman Elizabeth Beach Elizabeth Matthias and Anna Matthias.
Jacob Gonser 84 longtime Payne resident died Friday at his daughter Mrs E M Stillwell 1220 Oneida Street after a three week pneumonia illness. Survived by five children Mrs Stillwell Chicago James Gonser Oregon Charlie Gonser Ohio and Maude Gonser Philadelphia alumni of local church life in Payne.
Mrs Mary Hogan aged 66 dies at 7 40 am at her home 1131 Grand Street after a ten day illness of lagrippe and heart trouble She was widow of Timothy Hogan long prominent in local politics She leaves children Mrs Margaret E Cassel Mrs James E OBrien Charles J McDonald and Mrs J C Bailey seven grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 30 from her residence and 9 from St Patrick s church with interment to follow at St Patrick s Cemetery
Mrs Sophia Scheele wife of Henry Scheele aged 69 died Saturday after three years of ill health and a critical last three weeks. A native of Adams county she was active in Zion Lutheran church and the Ladies society. Survived by husband and children William August Henry Martin Herman Emma Fuchshuber Mary Weslins, two brothers and three sisters.
Mrs Louise Franke wife of Frederick Franke died Friday at the family residence 427 Wiebke street aged 66. Born in Germany she came to Fort Wayne twenty two years ago and belonged to Zion Lutheran church and its Ladies Society. Surviving are husband and children Fred Henry Charles Mrs M Witte Mrs Elizabeth Ormiston and Mrs Mary Diehm ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Thomas Murray a pioneer resident of Allen county and partner in a Spencerville flouring mill for 35 years died at his home Friday at age 73 after six years of Ill health. He was born October 28 1837 in Seneca county Ohio and moved to Allen county as a boy. He married Pauline Opdyke fifty years ago on December 20. Surviving are his wife four children Mrs Mary Brown Mrs Laura Baltz Mrs Mary Rummell and Golden Murray and his brother Henry Murray.
Frank Hodges Jr aged 82 died at 8 45 am Saturday at his son Frank Hodges 2716 Force Street. He was a native of Ohio and spent most of his life in the west. He came to Fort Wayne recently to live with his son and they had not met for years.
Eveline Rayhouser infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Rayhouser of 1743 Franklin avenue was found dead in her cradle Saturday morning. The six month old babe expired from exhaustion in a tragic family death.
Arthur Lauer ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Lauer former Fort Wayne residents died from injuries suffered in a sleigh riding accident in Toledo. The body will be brought to Fort Wayne for funeral services and interment arriving noon via the Wabash and taken to Schone and Ankenbruck undertaking rooms.
John Aungst, a retired contractor, died Friday morning at his daughter Mrs. Robacker’s home 1216 Spy Run avenue Fort Wayne after six weeks bedridden from Brights disease. Aungst long lived in Wyandotte county Ohio and moved from Nevada Ohio to Fort Wayne in November to live with his daughter. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity for 35 years and his last major project was the Masonic Temple at Upper Sandusky Ohio.
James K Polk Shepler a longtime Allen county resident died Sunday at his Ferguson Station home aged 65 pneumonia caused illness of a few days He served in the Civil War and belonged to Lion S Bass post G U R and Roanoke Judge of Masons Survived by widow and five children Laura Roy Ralph Rebecca and Mrs Alex Cunnison
Mrs Mary M Scotten 56 of Markle Indiana died at 11 16 PM Tuesday at 2712 Fox avenue Fort Wayne from a hemorrhage. She came to Fort Wayne for medical treatment. Survived by son Fred Scot ten and sister Bessie Hite of Markle. Remains shipped to Markle for funeral services and interment.
Juannah Mahanna age 75 dies at 9 Monday morning in the county infirmary from senility. She lived many years in the Comparet home and was moved to the infirmary due to deteriorating mental condition. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 9 am at Pettier undertaking rooms with burial in the Comparet family lot at Lindenwood.
Mrs Eva W Hawes a colored resident of 207 Grand Street died Monday evening at St Josephs Hospital at age 33 She was widow of Frank Hawes and survived by four sons Wesley, Earl, Oliver, and Mary
Hazel Wallace, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wallace, died Saturday evening at the family home in Nine Mile from scarlet fever. Funeral services were held privately Monday afternoon.
Inzaht daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Zerby of 1703 Hillsdale avenue died at 11 oclock Tuesday from convulsions at the age of five days.
Local brief notes an afternoon event in Wickliffe titled Eyeanie 2454 with theme focus and unspecified details. Readers are urged to seek upcoming program information from the Wickliffe notices.
The obituary notes a woman confined to her bed for a week before death. Surviving relatives include her parents and two sisters, Misses Daisy and Edith Wickliffe.
Fort Wayne resident Mrs Mahala McManigal died Sunday at her Bass street and Fairfield avenue home aged 79. The remains were taken to her son’s Oakley street residence. She came to Fort Wayne fifty years ago and remained a resident. Her husband Josiah McManigal died thirty one years ago. Surviving sons are Harry and James McManigal of Fort Wayne and George McManigal of Chicago.
Ledger style record shows balances and distributions for Township and Road Fund through Dec 31 1909 and scattered disbursements. It lists auditor distributions, trustee borrowings, repairs, supplies, coal and gravel purchases, bridge work, road construction, teaching payments for multiple schools, and quarterly poor fund allocations with several individual names and items.
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