Shively Named Democratic Senate Candidate From Indiana
The Weekly Sentinel reports Benjamin Shively of South Bend as the Democratic choice for Indiana’s U S Senate seat. It lauds his four terms in Congress, statesmanship, and loyalty to party, noting Kern’s weaker support and Willett’s controversial New Yorker speech.
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Benjamin Shively
South Bend
United States Senate
Indiana
Shively
Democratic Legislative Caucus
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Kern
Indiana Democracy
Congress
Senate
Edward G. Hoffman
Willett
New Yorker
Jeff Davis
Arkansaw
Congressional
Another Saloon Murder Sparks City Debate on Saloons
A drunken brawl at Scott's Saloon ends in a fatal shooting. The editorial argues the murder stems from permissive saloon culture and lax licensing, noting nearby similar establishments and police tolerance. It calls for stricter enforcement to close such venues within a month.
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Scott
Passing of Roosevelt Noted by Readers and Editors
Fragmentary note reflects on Roosevelt's memory and legacy as a defining figure and president. The excerpt hints at no lasting fame beyond his era and mentions moral character and public service.
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Roosevelt
Notorihe
Poe Birth Century Noted Amid Mixed Praise Across Centers
The centennial of Edgar Allan Poe is remembered in colleges and schools with a mix of reverence and critique. Critics say Poe’s genius is clear yet judgments are clouded by biographies like Griswold. In Indiana, Governor Durbin earns praise for modest means and restraint on state spending.
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Edgar Allen Poe
Poe
Griswold
New York Grocers Condemn Attacks on Dr. Wiley
The New York Wholesale Grocers association unanimously adopted resolutions denouncing attacks on Dr. Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry and chair of the food inspection board. They praised his honesty and public service while urging logical criticism over personal abuse to preserve the pure food law and his work.
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New York Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Food Inspection Board
Association
The Automobile Of The Future With Higher Wheels
East reports suggest future cars will feature higher wheels and greater ground clearance. The change aims to improve safety for pedestrians and aid road authorities in protecting roadways from wear, while offering benefits to drivers and the sport of motoring.
Indiana Governor Recalled in Incomplete Report
A fragmentary note recalls an Indiana governor with mentions of support and domestic issues, but the text is unclear and lacks concrete details or dates. The piece reads as an unfinished reflection rather than a full report on a formal event.
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Durbin
Indiana
Marshall
Ten Day Half Price Overcoat Sale Announcement
A local notice proclaims a ten day half price overcoat sale. It lists $30 fancy coats at $15, $26 coats at $12.50, and $20 coats at $10, urging shoppers to take advantage of the discount period.
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Patterson-Fletcher Co
Bargain Suit Prices Roll Down in Sized Sales
Reading house bidding offers a series of heavily discounted suits with prices ranging from 12.00 to 13.50 and many marked at six to eight dollars, highlighting a clearance sale across multiple price points.
Children's Fancy Knee-Pant Suits Sale Notice
Advertisement for children's knee pant suits ages 3 to 17 at half price and discounted prices. Various sizes and prices listed from two to ten dollars with reductions shown.
Sales on Children Overcoats Offer Bargain Prices
A local ad lists children's fancy overcoats discounted to 1.50 dollars from 3.00 and 2.00 dollars from 4.00, signaling a clearance or promotional sale aimed at families.
Indiana Senate Hears Stringent Measure to Purify Politics
A bill by Senator Mattingly would bar corporations from campaign funds except party committees and limit candidate spending to campaign groups. It imposes severe penalties including possible winding up of offending corporations and lifetime office bans. Liquor dealers face license loss if they contribute. The measure seeks absolute campaign contribution publicity and strong enforcement to protect the ballot.
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Indiana
Senate
Mattingly
Temperance Debate Mirrors Hurdles in Hills Election
Voters in the hillside region show strong temperance sentiment with about 80 percent supporting abstinence measures. Community groups urge clear guidance as lawmakers consider new curbs on alcohol sales.
Regulation vs Extirpation of Liquor Trade and Rail Earnings
A editorial discussion supports regulating liquor traffic rather than repeal of the county option law, noting the option’s popularity and the need for stringent measures. It also reviews Interstate Commerce Commission findings on 1908 railroad earnings, showing overall resilience despite lower annual revenue from 1907 to 1908 and continued net gains over 1905.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Kern Abandons Plan to Reveal Senate Defeat Details
The article notes Hon. John W. Kern reconsidered a public statement about his defeat for the U S Senate and decided not to print his intended remarks. It hints at sensational news suppressed and suggests the content would not flatter Hon. T Taggart, leaving strong suspicions about the nature of his withheld revelation.
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John W. Kern
United States Senate
Tennessee Enacts Broad Prohibition on Liquor Traffic
Tennessee passes a general liquor prohibition law to curb sales. A companion bill will regulate so called temperance beverages or soft drinks to prevent undermining the prohibition.
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Tennessee
Fragmentary Voice on Postmaster General Remarks
A garbled excerpt questions whether the postmaster general could be accused or presumed to have acted in a certain way. The fragment hints at euphemistic phrasing and reluctance to label actions plainly. No clear names or events are discernible.
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United States
Tillman Attacks Meyer and Names Bonaparte as Ally
The text alleges Senator Tillman attacked Hon. George von L Meyer and paired him with Attorney General Bonaparte. It questions whether county commissioners will interpret good moral character for saloon license applicants, or abstain from acting.
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Tillman
George von L. Meyer
Ananias Club
Bonaparte
William Riley
Governor Marshall Opens With Broad Popular Backing
The passage notes Governor Marshall begins his term strongly and suggests widespread public goodwill toward him, possibly unmatched by any prior governor.
Poe News Notes Local Moves And Visits
Poe Indiana reports Fort Wayne visitor Lawrence Rein king staying with uncle Fred Heckman. Lawrence Hartzel visits from the west with his parents in Hoagland. M J Sprang and family plan to move to Ossian this week. L M Krick and family head west via Oklahoma City to Seattle. Krick, five year village blacksmith, to join M E church in missing presence. Springer portable saw mill operates at George Deels sawing timber for a barn. John Wilhelm helps with ice at his in law Sargent’s home. Mrs J L Newcombe and Mrs E E Grimsley host a children’s service at the M E church. Hadleys visit Fort Wayne relatives with sons Ray and Don.
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Poe
Ind
Lawrence Reinking
Fort Wayne
Fred Heckman
Lawrence Hartzel
West
Hoegland
M. J. Sprang
Ossian
L. M. Krick
Oklahoma City
Seattle
Washington
Krick
M. E
Springer
George Deel
John Wilhelm
Sargent
Wells Adams counties vote on interurban subsidies plan
Commissioners order elections in four townships for February 8 to decide subsidies totaling 34000 for the Bluffton Berne Celina interurban line. The project, initiated by German farmers Joel Gerber and Peter NeuenSchwander, has secured Celina and Berne franchises, completed surveys, and rights of way for most of the route extending toward Marion Celina. A Wabash man J C Davis recalls Abraham Lincoln's visit to his canteen shortly before the Civil War final surrender near Petersburg.
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Wells
Adams Counties
Bluffton, Berne
Celina
Joel Gerber
Peter Neuenschwander
Bluffton
Berne
Midway Point
Marion
Ind
Wabash
Abraham Lincoln
J. C. Davis
Petersburg
Lee
Modern new office structure opens on East Wayne corner
The Physicians' Defense company completed a five story rebuild of the old White bank on the northwest corner of East Wayne and Clinton streets. The $40,000 remodeling plus purchase of the property created a modern fireproof complex with five floors, marble floors, Otis elevator, vacuum cleaning, automatic mail chute, electric lights and telephones. A reception Tuesday drew 3000 to 4000 invites with flowers for lady callers. The first floor houses the Defense company. four upper floors are leased with strong demand.
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White Bank
East Wayne and
Clinton Streets
Physicians’ Defense Company
Phys‘clans’ Defense Company
Defense Company
Phy- Defense
E. H. Merritt
Help for locating missing man connecting to concerns
A description outlines two cards, one for personal identity and one for associated concerns, to help visitors locate a man. The system covers cases whether the seeker knows the concern name or not, guiding steps and contacts.
Fort Wayne Man Believed Dead Returns from Alaska Trip
Fred Kinley, long thought lost after the Clara Nevada disaster, visits Fort Wayne with a tale of ten years in the Yukon and Alaska. He credits avoiding the wreck, shows souvenirs from gold-field life, and plans to return to Fairbanks after his Fort Wayne visit with brothers Christian and Paul Kinley and sister Mrs. Allen joining the reunion.
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Fort Wayne
Fred Kinley
Christian Kinley
Francis Street
Paul Kinley
Lafayette Street
Allen
New York State
Alaska
Yukon River
Mr. Kinley
Fairbanks
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