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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1910
Page
10
New York reports a broad drop in meat prices as pork leads declines. January pork for delivery fell from 20.90 to 20.4124 early trading and later closed down 30 cents. May and July futures also slipped. Anti high price crusade pursues stricter action amid market volatility.
New York in January faces a broad effort to cut living costs. A grand jury probes meat price manipulation and cold storage issues while protests against high food prices spread. Milk bottle quality is also under review as part of the inquiry.
In South Bend Indiana petitions circulate in factories requesting a 30 day meat boycott. Several hundred signatures were reported within an hour after factories opened and officials expect thousands more to sign pledges to abstain from purchasing meat.
United States Steel announces a regular 1 percent quarterly dividend on common stock plus a 3 percent extra for the year 1909, totaling 4 percent. Preferred stock receives a 1 percent regular dividend. Net earnings for the quarter ended December 31 were $40,971,308.
A telegram from Kiel Germany reported by Tarvard College Observatory says Prof Kobold computed the new comet's orbit. The body was nearest the sun on Jan 17 at 4,000,000 miles, orbit inclined 62 degrees. By Feb 3 it will be about one tenth of its Jan 22 brightness as it moves east and north across the sky.
Guidance on child nutrition favors regular meals with breakfast after rising, the main midday meal, and an early supper. Avoid alcohol and hard to digest foods, limit tea coffee and pastries, and include gentle items like eggs, soups, soft rice puddings, baked apples, stewed fruits, and oats.
A sequence of tremors was recorded near Miraptro and Imperial Valley with a strong quake at 5 o'clock after earlier light shocks. No damage is reported though residents felt the ground shake.
Four men robbed Missouri Pacific train No 2 near Eureka thirty miles from St Louis. They took twenty five sacks of mail, rifled letters, and failed to open the safe. Pursuit by over a hundred deputies led west to Castlewood and Manchester with bloodhounds on track. Reward offered for capture. train robbery in Missouri now a capital offense.
Jefferson City Missouri January 22 Governor Hadley offers two hundred dollars for the arrest and conviction of each man who held up and robbed the Missouri Pacific train near Huroka last night.
City railway officials say there is no likelihood of changing the West Jefferson line routing to link with Spy Run Avenue or form a Taylor Street East Lewist Street run. The proposal, once considered to improve Broadway service with an extra car, has been abandoned.
The federation's legislative committee plans to meet the mayor and alert him that city pumping station and electric light workers are required to work twelve hours per day, two days a week, a schedule not approved by the union.
Reports from Paris and provinces describe widespread flooding as the Seine and rivers rise to record levels. Premier Briand requests 400000 dollars for relief while authorities race to save bridges, evacuate towns, and guard against typhoid as 250000 residents endure rain soaked streets and waterlogged homes.
The town faces destruction as the Rhone and Loire rivers rise. Conditions worsen in lower reaches, while Lyons Limoges Kioyes Annecy and Aus erre report improved situations.
The Saone Au Doubs dyke broke this afternoon flooding Chalons sur Saone and ten surrounding villages. Two people drowned and hundreds sought refuge on rooftops as rescue boats searched for survivors.
Washington reports preparations for a grand jury presentation in Chicago on alleged beef packing practices that restrained trade and kept meat prices high. The case targets National Packing and major firms Swift Morris Armour, with civil or criminal actions possible and a potential Sherman Act dissolution.
Chicago January 22 state senator W. T. Muto announced plans to move for a legislative inquiry into rising food costs. He said at session reopening Monday he would introduce a resolution to appoint a commission to investigate the cause of high prices.
In Gotham the push to cut meat consumption spreads with pledges for thirty days. Women lead the agitation with plans for a mass meeting in Union Square at noon Tuesday to protest high food prices and promote meat abstention demonstrations led by the National Progressive Woman's Suffrage union.
Reading Pennsylvania on January 22 reports Mariners and sealers noting higher vegetable sales as Workingmen adopt a diet with less meat. The shift reflects a broader move in the region toward consuming more vegetables.
Joseph Harmon, 26, a young farmer feeding near Bourbon, died at Hope hospital from injuries suffered January at hauling logs when crushed beneath a load. He was brought to Fort Wayne, post mortem held, survived by widow and two daughters, parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Josiah Weterman 69 died 7:30 pm Wednesday at his son Walter Waterman’s home 1036 Rivermel avenue Fort Wayne from a complication of diseases. He was born in New Foundland and lived in Fort Wayne only a few years. Survived by widow, a son and a daughter in Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the residence conducted by Rev. H W Averill. Remains placed in the receiving Vault at Gindenwood for storage until late May then to be shipped to Fogo Newfoundland.
Funeral notices from Fort Wayne area detailings for Mrs Sarah A Hull and Alexander Stirlen, with service times, addresses, and survivors. Remains moved to family homes, viewings offered, and church services scheduled. multiple relatives listed across Fort Wayne and surrounding towns.
Chauncey Aillison Depew died in Allen county Indiana on January 11 1910 at age 18 years 4 months 24 days after months of disease. He was born August 14 1841 in De Kalb county Indiana. Survived by father and four sisters after his mother and one brother died. Funeral Friday at 11 30 from Cedar chapel with Rev B W Brick and Rev A Bunner officiating. Cedar Chapel cemetery burial.
Grace Kreider of South Whitley died at St. Joseph’s hospital from peritonitis. John Zahn, 2, died at home from Bright’s disease. Thomas Sue Gee, 111, former railroad man, died at Peru hospital after five year illness. Patrick McGee, Fort Wayne marshal, died in 1930s era obituary text notes. Surviving relatives and church affiliations are listed for each.
Widow Mrs Lophne Krill dies after six weeks in Hope hospital age four years from infirmities of age. She leaves three sons Wil Ham David Samuel and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Prairie Grove chapel after home visit by Klaesha Melching Undertaking. Lowry Fry longtime Madison township farmer dies at 45 from heart failure. Survived by parents wife five children and siblings. Funeral notices set for Wednesday at residence and Madison Township Lutheran church with cemetery at New Haven. Simona Bashelier 14 dies of scarlet fever student at Fort Wayne High School member of St Johns Reformed Church and choir. Funeral held privately from residence.
Dorothy Franke, child of Mr and Mrs Theodore Franke of 225 West Pontiac street, died Sunday morning from pneumonia at age two. Funeral service set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence with Rev Wambsganss officiating.
Joseph Délagrange aged 66 died Friday evening at his Milan Town home after a seizure of paralysis. A well known farmer, he resided in the community and was active in local affairs. The obituary notes his family and lingering illness details are limited in the report.
The obituary notes the aviator Louis Delagrange killed in an air crash. His wife survives along with ten children. Funeral services were held this morning from the family residence.
Lewis H Karns 68 former Wayne resident died suddenly at home in Chicago from heart failure. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs Ray Sturgis of Bluffton. Remains were brought to Bluffton for a 2:20 pm funeral after receiving here by Nickel Plate train. Karns was known in Wayne for 35 to 40 years and played with the Charley band on road tours. He worked at the Conso Picture Copying Company plant and lived in Bluffton before. a brother remained here to accompany the remains.
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Tiess Hess of Columbia City died Friday at St. Josephs hospital after an operation for bowel obstruction. She was 56 years old. She is survived by a husband and a son Charles F. Hess. A number of cousins reside in Fort Wayne. Remains were taken to Columbia City for services and interment.
Metra Treico, a Macedonian migrant worker, died at 9 oclock Monday at St Rochus hospital after a sip accident. Remains were taken to Snhone and Ankenbruck rooms for arrangements. A Greek church priest will conduct the funeral in Indianapolis.
Alexander Sterlin, a longtime county farmer and political figure, died at his home in Petry, twelve miles north of the city. He previously resided in Greek township and had been active in county politics.
William Clem, 80, well known in the township, died Wednesday afternoon at his home after a long illness following a recent accident that caused a fractured hip. Four daughters survive. Services Sunday at 2 o'clock from the United B Church in Monroeville.
Andrew Koons aged 32 dies at his home 1830 Els Street after illness since July. He was born in Fort Wayne and is survived by his mother, brothers W. and Albert Koons, Mrs Snider of South Bend, and Misses Ellw and Ida Koons.
Mrs Amanda B Carpenter aged 41 died at 4 15 morning at her home 920 Kinnaird avenue from complications of diseases She was wife of Dr Y F Carpenter formerly employed by a pension bureau in Washington The family moved from Waterloo Wayne five years ago Remains to be taken to for interment.
Timothy Lucy 74 of Wayne County died at 7:30 p m in county hospital after eight years of illness due to paralysis. Survived by son Daniel Liles of Poorki. funeral arrangements by Getz Cahill mortuary in Maysville pending.
Veterans from the Comrades of Lawton and the GOAR joined at 1608 Sherman Street to honor Mr. Hickman on his seventieth day anniversary. Crawford Griswold presented a rocking chair while the Ladies G.4.R. and Mrs. B. H. led in gifts and decor, with Seeley family assisting as guests and attendants.
City Attorney WM G drafted an appropriation of 2000 for building and improvement work. A proposal to refer the matter to a committee of councilmen and the board of public report to assess if more funds are needed was noted.
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