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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1911
Page
1
The Vermilion County jury plans a vote on the Link probe regarding alleged vote buying and selling tied to last election. Speaker Cannon ran as a candidate in that campaign and is connected to the scrutiny.
Vermilion county grand jury begins a probe into alleged vote buying in prior elections centered on last November's general election. City Attorney Frank W. Jones reportedly admitted buying votes but later repudiated the confession. Foreman Isaac Woodward explains witnesses may be called, while Judge E. R. B. Kimbrough will handle court matters if needed.
Washington reports a five member permanent tariff board to investigate questions for Congress. The bill, modeled on the Longworth and Dalzell measures, would take effect July 1 and allows both houses to request information. Taft praises the unanimous committee vote and expects swift passage in both chambers, despite Republican Senator Barer's stated opposition.
Senator Smoot of Utah spoke in the senate against a Cummins resolution that would bar amendments to any tariff item not in the same schedule. He argued the tariff acts as an integrated whole and changes to one part could disrupt other schedules. The discussion continued and noted continuation on Page Two.
Twelve anarchists convicted of conspiracy against the throne and the imperial family were executed in a Japanese prison. Denjiro Kotoku and his wife were among the dead. 24 were condemned to death, with half commuted to life imprisonment. The executions began at 8 a.m. and ended at 3 p.m. A single gallows operated as the condemned died in turn. Public access was barred, and witnesses were defense counsel and officials. The authorities gave few details of the last moments.
Kansas Representative Campbell pleaded with President Taft to free Fred D. Warren a socialist editor sentenced for offering a 1000 reward for former Kentucky Governor Taylor's return Campbell argued Kentucky authorities had offered a reward for Taylor making Warrens reward offer excusable if not justifiable and that Warren had been openly criticized in the press for Taylor's alleged legal misconduct
Danville Indiana January 24 Foreman Isaac Woodyard of the Vermillion county grand jury asked Circuit Judge E R E Kimbrough to compel Sheriff John T Shepard to explain why he did not serve subpoenas. Woodyard also requested a deputy other than Fred Wittrich guard the grand jury room. The move caused a sensation amid rumors that Shepard admitted buying votes.
In city court Friday Flenry Lauder rabbi of a Rungsian Jewish congregation faces a charge of practicing surgery without a license after performing a circumcision on Eugene Hess. Doctors deem infection from improper treatment. Attorney W J Ryan defends religious rite not criminal.
After a two hour debate the Indiana Senate approved the option bill 29 to 21 with two Democrats McCarty and Tilden breaking ranks. Senator Wood warned the vote would doom the Democratic party while Republican Durre backed an amendment for consistency. Amid bitter exchanges the majority blocked all minority amendments and stood firm through the session.
Phillips the writer died at 11 19 tonight from septic pneumonia after being shot six times by Fitz Hugh Coyle Goldsborough a violinist at the Princeton club in Gramercy Park. The motive remains unclear though notes found in Goldsboroughs lodgings suggest a quarrel over his depiction of American women.
The Indiana House approved four measures while William A. Dehority’s accounting board report claimed township savings of 525 764.87 in 1909 after the new law’s effect. The session also saw nine Senate–passed bills and actions on disposal of unexpended funds, county bond investments, and park board reform.
Captain Charles Barr American yachtsman dies of heart trouble in Southampton after breakfast. He had captained the Westward Ho to Kiel and Cowes wins and was noted for America’s Cup defender campaigns. His sudden collapse occurred as he rested with his family.
Rebels trap federals in the mountains and kill several soldiers amid ongoing clashes. Mountain strongholds tighten as reports describe ongoing engagements between rebel forces and federal troops.
In the Ojinaga to Parado mountains a three day clash between Mexican federal troops and insurrectos left over 100 soldiers dead. Government forces were trapped in a cul de sac and mowed down as insurgents occupied surrounding cliffs. About 200 rebels were involved with thirty two rifles captured.
Rt. Rev. Herman J. Alereding announces new postings for clergy. Rev. Thomas Mungeevan moves from Indiana Harbor to St. Marys Church at Andersen, succeeding the late Rev. DL 7 Macahes. Rev. Jno Wakefer shifts from Dunkirk to Indiana Harbor. Rev. James Parham leaves St. Patrick's Fort Wayne for Dunkirk. Rev. Welsh from Anderson becomes assistant at St Patrick's Fort Wayne. Mungeeovan and Welsh are Fort Wayne natives, Welsh ordained two years ago. Rev. Duchim also serves in the city as assistant at St Patrick's. Rev. Magevan to Anderson. first pastoral work with Pedaney at St Patrick's, then Indiana Harbor in 1902.
A woman in pink pajamas appeared at the Oneida hotel doorway as a fire damaged the building in Evansville Indiana. She hesitated amid the crowd and the fire engines, saying she would rather die than face the debt, but a fireman covered her with a coat and guided her to safety in a passing cab.
Frank Addison pleaded not guilty after arraignment on charges by the government of stealing two pairs of shoes valued at $2.30 each and four shirts valued at 60 cents each from the Marion branch of the National Military Home. Witnesses testified the items were found with Addison. his attorney argued lack of evidence of theft. John W. Miles, quartermaster, testified. C. W. Nichols deputy district attorney prosecuted.
Eighteen scarlet fever cases are reported in the city and the health board fears an epidemic. Houses are quarantined as quickly as cases reach the board and strong efforts are being made against a wider spread.
Rev N C Shirey returned from South Bend with Rev Richard Spennagle new district superintendent of the Anti Saloon League to organize the Fort Wayne field day events set for February 5. A mass meeting planned for Princess rink could not be held and Majestic theater is being sought. A women’s meeting may be at the First Baptist church in the afternoon.
Captain J. B. Brown of the degree staff will lead fourteen men to Huntington next Friday night to exemplify the degrees for a class of applicants. The lodge exercises will be followed by a reception and banquet.
Chicago jan 24 two tailor shops wrecked over 100 non union tailors driven into the street six arrests made in riot tied to garment workers strike. Policeman Ole Solberg was beaten by six strikers but after fifteen minutes the crowd dispersed leaving six ringleaders in custody.
Decatur Indiana January 20 Rev Chester W Church of Fort Wayne arrived Tuesday to fill the unexpired term of Rev Sherman Powell who recently resigned from the Methodist church in this city He led the revival which began Sunday evening in his first service here
G Gauntt buys the Neirester property at the southeast corner of Gerry and Webster streets for 26000 dollars. The 65 by 150 foot lot is described as a desirable business location near the old Chittenden homestead. Fev VenMeter agency arranged the sale and related transactions.
Wheeling, Jan 24. On the fourteenth day of the Schenk trial, prosecutor Maury and defense counsel OBrien and Boxee outlined closing arguments. The defense emphasizes sympathy, the jury could get the case late today or tomorrow, and Dr Myers faces medical society charges amid a separate inquiry.
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