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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1909

Page

6

Roosevelt Praised At National Model License League Meet

In Louisville on January 22 the National Model License league heard Dr Nathan A Cole hail Theodore Roosevelt as a greater force for law amid critics. Milwaukee mayor Rose opened with remarks on regulation as delegates debated Prohibition versus Temperance and local option licensing amid rising attendance.

Louisville Theodore Roosevelt Congres National Model License League Nathan A. Cole Peoria Roosevelt Davis S. Rose Milwaukee T. M. Gilmore League Saturday Review David 5. Rose J. F. Callen Pittsburg Kan

Senate backs higher pay for president and officials

The Senate approved a bill raising the president’s salary to 100000 dollars a year, the chief justice to 15000 dollars, and the associate justices to 14500 dollars. Debate featured Bailey opposing vehicle allowances and praising the horse, while Warren defended the pay hikes and vehicle provisions.

Shively Chosen for the Senate in Indiana

Benja min F. Shively of South Bend was elected United States senator by the Indiana legislature on a joint ballot 83 to 67. The session was led by Lieut. Governor Hall with applause as Shively spoke of duty and unity while Governor Marshall praised the vote for a Democrat in the upper house.

Indianapolis Ind Benjamin F. Shively South Bend United States House Senate House of Representatives Hall James H. Henenway Shively Bingham St. Joseph County Marshall Powers Wood W Harris Sweeney Miller Williams Senator Shively United States Senate Commonwealth Indiana Mr. Shively Congress Nor

Hope Hospital to Add Water Softener and Nurse Dormitory

Preparations for improvements at Hope Hospital proceed with a water softening system to supply the laundry and bathrooms. A revived plan aims to add a dormitory for nurses after a delay caused by financial stringency. President George W. Beers lauds the hospital’s high nursing and medical care. Superintendent Miss Mabel K. Adams leads the effort with approval from hospital authorities and physicians.

Hope Hospital George W. Beers Mabel K. Adams

Canal brief delays hearings on Toledo Fort Wayne Chicago plan

Congressman Gilliam telegraphed Saturday that it is uncertain whether the house rivers and harbors committee will hear advocates of the Toledo Fort Wayne and Chicago canal on Monday. P A Randall and C B Bush had planned to be in Washington but deferred their trip. A brief outlining canal advantages will be submitted to the committee. Ohio promoters proposed deepening the Erie canal between Defiance and Cincinnati and asked Fort Wayne backers to join.

Gilliams House Rivers and Harbors Committee Toledo, Fort Wayne Chicago Messrs P. A. Randall C. 8 Bush Washington Ohio Erie Canal Defiance Cincinnati Fort Wayne

Miss Verna Camp Dies at Pleasant Lake at Sixteen

Aged sixteen, Miss Verna Camp has died at Pleasant Lake. The circumstances and details are unavailable in the provided text.

Miss Verna Camp Pleasant Lake

Anti-Saloon League meets in Louisville to discuss reform

The National Model License league gathers in Louisville with three days of talks led by President T. M. Gilmore and Mayor J. F. Grinstead. They argue to remove saloons from politics, regulate liquor by license, and oppose radical prohibition while urging strict penalties for saloon violations.

Louisville Tennessee National Model License League David §. Rose Milwaukee Sidney Story New Orleans J. F. Callen Pittsburg Kansas Nathan F. Cole Peoria T. M. Gilmore League J. F. Grinstead Gilmore Anti-Saloon League United States Georgia Oklahoma Ohio Europe

Indiana Senators Split over County Unit Law Repeal

Indianapolis January 21 three of four Republican state senators signaled their stance on repealing the county unit local option law. Will R Wood backs substituting a high license law for the county unit. Edgar Durre supports repeal with a preference for ward and township provisions. John W Orndorf undecided and Gonnerman not ready to decide. Democrats lean against caucus binding and may oppose repeal in both chambers. The House has 60 Democrats and 40 Republicans with mixed views on caucus commitments.

Indianapolis State Senate Star Edgar Durre Evansville Will R. Wood Lafayette John W. Orndorf Churubusco William Gonnerman Mt. Vernon House Senate Orndorf

Sentinel Map Chart Offered for Farm Homes

The Weekly Sentinel promotes its Encyclopedic Map Chart for homes with Allen county Indiana United States world maps. It includes county owner names land areas highways rail lines governors presidents and world rulers plus a complete Indiana city directory and state political divisions. Priced at 2.50 for two years subscription.

Allen County State of Indiana United States World Weekly Sentinel St. Clair Indiana Territory Hanly Republic Sentinel

Married at Centerville Michigan Couple Remain Low Key

Herbert F. McGuire and Miss Alice Sinclair wed in Centerville Michigan January 26. They traveled by G R I train to Nottawa then Centerville, returned on the 6:25 PM train. Mr McGuire is a Pennsylvania engineer and Miss Sinclair is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sinclair of 1919 Harrison Street.

Herbert F. McGuire Alice Sinclair Centerville Mich Nottawa McGuire Pennsylvania Sinclair

Fire causes brief alarm at St. Joseph hospital

A Home telephone wire and a commercial lighting wire touched in the hospital alley, burning out about two hundred telephone lines west of Broadway and frightening patients at St. Joseph hospital shortly before six on Friday evening. Nurses reassured patients and calm returned within minutes.

Broadway St. Joseph Hospital

Pfeiffer Offers Money TCG Loan in Bass Block

C F Pfeiffer markets money TCG loans secured by real estate or personal security. offices in rooms 6 7 Bass Block.

C. F. Pfeiffer Bass Block

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