Bryan influence looms as 1912 plans form in party
The Baltimore conference hints at future Bryan involvement in national Democratic politics. While not seeking the presidency in 1912, Bryan is expected to shape the party and be heard from at the next national convention. The piece notes tensions with Harmon Wilson and Maine Senatorial shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Theodore Bell
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Harmon
Wilson
Smith
New Jersey
Jersey
Marshall
Champ Clark
Bell
Senator Kern Elected to United States Senate
The Indiana legislature elected Hon. John W. Kern to the U S Senate, a result praised as upholding Indiana's strong representation. Kern, described as honest and eloquent, will join Senator Beveridge to reflect the public will and sustain Indiana’s traditional Senate leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John W. Kern
Senate
United States
Kern
Beveridge
Maine Elects Democrat to Senate for First Time Since Civil War
Maine voters chose a Democratic candidate to the U S Senate marking a historic party shift. The state had not altered its senate representation in decades, with Eugene Hale and Hannibal Hamlin noted in its earlier history as figures in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Senate
United States
Eugene Halle
Hannibal ‘Hamlin
Hale
William’ P. Frye
James G. Blaine
Garfield
Blaine
Fort Wayne urged to create city sealer office
A local plea urges Fort Wayne to establish a city sealer to enforce honest weights and measures. Citing Indianapolis and New York examples, the letter argues inspection will shield housewives and small purchasers from fraud. advocates say retailers will welcome proof of honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
New York
Fort Warne
Navy Boiler Explosions Raise Peace Time Mortality Concerns
A columnist condemns peacetime naval boiler accidents as deadly as wartime losses. The piece questions armor and boiler plate integrity, recalls past revelations of “blowholes,” and urges Congress to investigate why navy personnel die in peacetime at rates comparable to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Lfe
Congress
Navy Department
Navy
Proposal on Lodge in Massachusetts Senate race
The article discusses a proposal to investigate Senator Lodge's election in Massachusetts. It states Lodge won with aid from two Democratic legislators claimed to be secured by promises. Lorimer says his Democratic support was voluntary and earned on merit as a statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Kern
Indiana
National Congress
United States Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lodge
Lorimer
Illinois
Danville Prepares to Fight County Vote Buying Inquiry
The Danville leaders and Vermilion county elites mobilize to block an inquiry into widespread vote buying. A fearless grand jury foreman signals intent to push the investigation, promising significant, sweeping results if the court cooperates.
Indiana County Option Law Repeal Sparks Broad Support
Democratic party criticized for lack of action while Indiana counties that voted dry express strong approval of repealing the county option law. Voters say bans improved business, morals, and happiness, with larger majorities anticipated in future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Indiana
Emma Goldman Barred From Privilege by Overwhelming Vote
An overwhelming vote bars Emma Goldman from access to a privilege or privilege-related benefit, signaling a sharp sanction by a governing body or organization. The decision reflects ongoing debates over her activities and public stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Goldman
Noted anti Emma Goldman remarks by mining group
A speaker denounces Emma Goldman and her supporters as loud-mouthed propagandists for destruction. The miners of America will not find aid from her movement and warn that tolerating her influences undermines American freedom and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Emma Goldman
Indiana seeks balanced workers compensation law
Several bills in the Indiana legislature aim to create an employer workers compensation act. Governor Marshall backs a just practical system to protect workers and satisfy employers. Law should guard against injustice while easing burdens for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marshall
Allen County Pioneer Henry Furthmiller Dies at 74
Henry Furthmiller, a respected Allen county resident, died at his New Haven area home Sunday evening at age 74 years 9 months 17 days. He was born April 5 1839 in Columbiana county Ohio and moved to Allen county sixty one years ago. Survived by eight children and fifteen grandchildren, his funeral will be held Wednesday with services at the residence and New Haven Methodist Episcopal church. Burial in the I C O F cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Furthmiller
Allen County
Jefferson Township
New Haven
M. Furthmiller
Columbiana County
Ohio
Mr. Furthmiller
Grace Bolyard
Furthmiller
Charles
Hudson
Katherine Miller
Adams County
Freeman Forthmiller
Fort Wayne
William C. Miller
Jackson
Mich
Charles Hudson
Old Homestead
William H. Dawkins
Indianapolis
Walter D. Erick
Chicago
Ethan A. Daniels
Frank S. Eolvard
Georgel. Bolyard
Jacob Furthmiller
Catherine Hettler
Henry Helmicky
Joseph Millsi
Monroeville
Bethel Evangelical Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. Rarer
Bethel Church
Mr. King
M. &. Church
Indiana Teachers Stand Against Lowering Qualifications
Indiana public schools rank high and their teachers are among the best in the country. The proposal to lower qualification standards is seen as injurious to schools and harmful to the teaching profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vote-selling in Vermilion County and beyond
The passage condemns widespread vote-selling across Vermilion County and Adams County, Ohio, and in hundreds of other counties. It questions how the electorate in the freest county on earth can stay enfranchised and preserve popular government when money influences votes. The piece notes men acting decisively for a couple of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion County
Adams County
Ohio
Democrats from dry counties split on caucus over county option repeal
Several democratic lawmakers from dry counties refuse to join the caucus to chart a course for the county option repeal measure and vow to oppose it. Their stance suggests the current law will stay intact, as dry counties resist changing the option.
Vermilion County Grand Jury Probes Vote Buying
The Vermilion County grand jury meets in Danville to investigate vote selling and obstruction. It cites an old statute making vote buying punishable and faces firm opposition from Hon. Joe Cannon's political boosters, described as unwise and harmful to an innocent man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion County Grand Jury
Danville
Joe Cannon
Deadlock in New York Legislature Echoes Dark Horse Plot
The article imagines a stalemate in Albany over "Blue-eyed Billie" Sheehan with Law Partner Parker plain about not being a dark horse. It notes a possible break via a dark horse, or by a tactic from neighboring Ilinoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billie
Senator Lorimer Narrowly Survives Illinois Vote Test
The remark notes that Lorimer needed one more clean vote to secure his position as whispers spread about unseen supporters in the Illinois legislature. The tone implies relief mixed with unease over how close the result was to shifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Illinois
Democratic caucus selects Champ Clark as speaker
The piece notes Champ Clark as the only Democrat ever chosen unanimously for Speaker by a Democratic caucus. It contrasts this with the public’s demand for relief from rising living costs and despotic rule, suggesting Carnegie’s wealth shift and large outlays for peace and general research have eased some financial pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Death of Allen county farmer George Taylor at 63
George Taylor of the Liberty Mills road ten miles west of Fort Wayne died at 9 30 p m on Thursday night after a long illness from locomotor ataxia He was 63 years 9 months and 25 days old Born in Fairfield county Ohio he leaves a widow who died in 1909 and three children Harry Taylor Mary Forsythe and Edward Taylor plus fourteen grandchildren A sister and three brothers survive Funeral services will be held Sunday at 9 30 am from the residence and 10 am at Friendship church with interment at Lindenwood.
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George Taylor
Allen County
Liberty Mills
Fort Wayne
Mr. Taylor
Fairfield County
Ohio
Harry Taylor
South Bend
Mary Forsythe
Abolt
Edward Taylor
Adeline Pickering
Columbus
John Taylor
Robinson, In
Jacob and
EN Taylor
Widow Florence Cohen Dies in Fort Wayne at 69
Mrs. Florence Cohen widow of Solo mon Cohen died at 10 PM Wednesday at 815 College Street aged 69 years 11 months 28 days. Born in Russia she lived in Montreal and Saginaw before moving to Fort Wayne 27 years ago. Survived by three sons Henry and Leah Cohen of Fort Wayne and Lee Cohen in the U S Army plus two daughters Mrs Louis Pinkous of Cleveland and Rabbi Simon Cohen of Brooklyn. Funeral services Friday at 1 PM from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cohen
Solomon Cohen
College Street
Cohen
Russia
America
Montreal
Canada
Saginaw
Mich
Fort Wayne
Mrs Ida Emelie Heger Dies After Long Fort Wayne Residency
Mrs Ida Emelie Heger 72 8 27 died 5 45 am Saturday at her son Gottlieb Heger 1121 Eliza street after septicaemia Born in Germany she came to Fort Wayne in 1854 and lived here ever since Survived by husband seven children and twenty seven grandchildren Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm from the residence and 2 30 pm at St Pauls Lutheran church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Emelie Heger
George W. Heger
Fort Wayne
Gottlieb Heger
Eliza Street
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Jarius Tilbury Veteran Soldier Dies at 75 in New Haven
Jarius Tilbury longtime Allen county resident and Civil War veteran died January 17 at his New Haven home at age 75 years 6 months and 16 days. He served from 1863 in the Kirtieth Indiana Volunteers and was a member of Lawton- Wayne post G A R Fort Wayne. Surviving are four children Frank M Tilbury Butler Mrs C F Challenger Fort Wayne Mrs P RK Alberts Chicago and Mrs A H Roberts Lima Ohio. Funeral services were held in New Haven Thursday afternoon conducted by the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarius Tilbury
Allen County
New Haven
Mr. Tilbury
Henry
Hannah Tilbury
Pennsylvania
Eliza Arney
Kirtieth Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Mrs Eliza Brown Dies In Hart Michigan At 83
Mrs Eliza Brown widow of William H Brown died Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Kobe in Hart Michigan at age 83 She lived in Fort Wayne for many years prior to moving to Michigan four children survive including Mrs Ed O Rourke and Henry Brown Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at 8 30 from the residence of her sister in law and at 9 from the Cathedral in Fort Wayne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Brown
William H. Brown
Fort Wayne
Kobe
Hart, Mich
Michigan
Brown
Tracy Brown
Montgomery Street
Ed O’rourke
Robe
Henry Brown
Richard Brown
Mary O'Day
William Reed
East
Lewis Street
Miller Maria Sarah dies at 72 in Marion township
Mrs. Sarah Miller 72 dies after long illness at her daughter Mrs. John Stirling Hoagland home in Marion township. Widow of Jacob Miller born in Allen County Ohio. Survived by two of six children Newton Miller Spencerville and Mrs. Stirling. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. from her Marion township home and 1:30 p.m. at Antioch Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Miller
Marion Township
John G. Stirling
Hoagland
Miller
Allen County
Jacob Miller
Stirling
Newton Miller
Spencerville
Antioch Lutheran Church
Moshammer Widow Elva Moshammer Dies at 88
Mrs Elva Margaretha Moshammer widow of John Leonard Moshammer longtime Allen County resident died Thursday at her daughter Mrs George F Springer home in Pleasant township aged 88 years 8 months 27 days after a stroke two days earlier Born in Germany she came to America in 1858 and married in August that year surviving are daughter five grandchildren funeral services Sunday at St Mark's Lutheran cemetery at 10 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Margaretha Moshammer
John Leonard Moshamer
Allen County
George F. Springer
Pleasant Township
Moshammer
Gerene
America
James Mahon, longtime Randall pit foreman, dies
James Mahon aged 55, foreman at Randall gravel pit west of the city, died at St Joseph's hospital after a week there. Born in New York, he came to Fort Wayne as a boy and lived at the Hinton restaurant. Unmarried, he is survived by sister Mrs Kate Wilder of Chicago. Remains sent to Getz Cahill undertaking rooms awaiting sister's arrival from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mahon
Randall
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mr. Mahon
New York
Fort Wayne
Hinton
Kate Wilder
Chicago
Getz @ Cahill
Tragic Stall Accident Kills Man Weeks After Wedding
Crawford, with his six year old nephew, fed stock in a stable when a horse kicked him multiple times. He fractured his skull and died before aid could arrive. The man had married just four weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Death of Lydia Bauermeister 15 in force street
Miss Lydia Bauermeister aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Bauermeister 1702 Force street died at 9 40 Thursday morning from kidney trouble after three days illness She worked at knitting mills and belonged to Zion Lutheran church Surviving are parents four brothers Ernst Herman Frederic Walter and four sisters Minna Margaretta Esther Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 from the residence and 2 from Zion church conducted by Rev Luehr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Bauermeister
Carl Bauermeister
Force Street
Zion Lutheran Church
Ernst
Herman
Frederic
Walter
Minna
Margaretta
Esther Bauermeister
Zion’s Church
Rev
Luehr
Death of Roy Kirn at 20 in Fort Wayne
Roy Kirn aged 20 died Wednesday afternoon at his parents home 832 Walnut Street after an extended illness from a complication of diseases. He was born and raised in Fort Wayne and worked for the Packard company. He leaves his parents a brother Carl Kirn two sisters Mrs Herman Lenz and Miss Elenora Kirn and was a member of Emmaus Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kirn
John Kirn
Walnut Street
Fort Wayne
Packard Company
Carl Kirn
Herman Lenz
Elenora Kirn
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Death of Eight Year Old Hilda Lichtsinn
Hilda Lichtsinn daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lichtsinn of 1107 Liberty street died at 2 30 am Thursday at age 8 years 16 months and 24 days. Coroner Kesler ordered the house quarantined after a brief illness that prompted no physician. Surviving are the parents three brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Lichtsinn
Henry Lichtsinn
Liberty Street
Kesler
Buckles Woman Dies in City Hospital at 38
Mrs Minnie Buckles wife of Charles A Buckles of Van Wert Ohio died at Hope hospital after a two week stay age 38. She is survived by her husband three children her parents two brothers and a sister. Funeral services and interment will be in Van Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Buckles
Charles A. Buckles
van Wert, O
Hope Hospital
Death of Ruth Kraft in scarlet fever outbreak
Ruth Kraft, 6 years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Kraft of 920 Hugh Street, died at 9 am Sunday after a week with scarlet fever. Another child in the family is ill from the same disease. Funeral services were private Sunday morning with interment at Concordia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kraft
Fred Kraft
Hugh Street
Concordia
Obituary: John Owens Dies at 70 in Allen County
John Owens longtime Allen county resident died at his home south of the city on Wednesday at age 70 years 5 months and 27 days. Survived by his widow and a daughter Miss Effie Owens. Interment set for 10 o'clock at Bowers chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owens
Allen County
Effie Owens
Bowers’ Chapel
Mary Sarrazin Dies in Chicago Home
Mrs. Mary Sarrazin longtime Fort Wayne resident dies Monday evening at daughter Mrs. George Myers home in Chicago. Survived by two daughters Mrs. A Lazzarini of Fort Wayne and Mrs. George Myers. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sarrazin
Fort Wayne
George Myers
Chicago
Fort Wayne saloonist Frank Schiemer dies at 67
Frank Schiemer aged 67 died Thursday night at his home on West Lewis Street after a one week illness. He came to Fort Wayne forty one years ago and operated a saloon. Surviving relatives include two daughters, a son, Mrs. F. H. Taylor of Chicago, and Anna and Frank Schiemer of Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schiemer
West
Lewis Street
Fort Wayne
F. H. Taylor
Chicago
Anna
Mrs Oliver Morrison Dies After Surgical Operation
Mrs Oliver L Morrison of Van Wert Ohio died at 3 p m Sunday after a surgical operation. The body was taken to Van Wert for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver £. Morrison
van Wert
Ohio
Hope Hospital
Infant Muter Dies at Twelve Days Old
Wava E. Muter infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Muter of 1106 St Marys avenue died at 11 o clock Thursday morning aged twelve days Remains will be shipped Saturday to Berne for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wava E. Muter
Walter Muter
St. Mary's Avenue
Berne
Infant Bernard Banet Dies at One Month
Bernard Banet infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Banet of 513 Masterson Avenue died at 6 o'clock Saturday morning from exhaustion on the eve of one month. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at St Patrick's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Banet
Louis Banet
Masterson Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Congregation to Vote on New Minister in Sunday Session
Columbia City Ind Jan 20 The Eberhard Luther an church will elect a new minister Sunday forenoon after Sunday school to replace Rev A Z Freyburger who resigned to go to Millersburg The applicant Rev A G Burkett of Michigan is favored and the eighty member congregation is expected to choose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Eberhard Lutheran Church
A. Z. Freyburger
Millersburg
A. G. Burkett
Michigan
Couple's Daughter to Enter Fort Wayne Hospital for Treatment
Decatur Indiana January 20 Mr and Mrs C L Vance left yesterday afternoon for Fort Wayne where Mrs Vance entered St Joseph hospital for treatment and on Saturday will submit to an operation. Doctors Sig city and Rose oversee care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
C. L. Vance
Fort Wayne
Vanes
St. Joseph Hospital
Sig City
Rose
Fort Wayne Club backs good roads reform seek commission government
The Commercial club endorsed Senator Fleming's good roads measure and empowered a sixty member committee to push for an enabling act allowing Indiana cities to adopt the commission form of government. Dr G B McCaskey urged the plan, citing benefits seen in other states and urging Fort Wayne and Indiana cities to act. The enlarged committee is authorized to aid the drive for a commission government law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Fleming
Committee of Sixty
Indiana
T. F. Thieme
G. W. MecCaskey
B. F. Heaton
Allen County
Frank J. Perrey
Stephen B. Fleming
Allen
Adams
Grain Dealers’ Association
Brotherhood of Thrashers
Indiana Federated Commercial Clubs
Indiana Swine Breeders’ and Herford Cattle Association
Fort Warne
Ind
Greenwell
Roggen, Moellering
Moran
McCaskey
G. B. McCaskey
Commission
Europe
Fort Wayne
Fort Waynes
Priest Gormley Ordained in Fort Wayne
The Rev Gormley a young priest ordained in Fort Wayne is referenced as the latest addition to St Marys Catholic Parish. Details imply a local church acknowledgment of his new status and assignment within the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gormley
Fort Wayne
John St
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