Death of Mrs. Woodworth Shocks Fort Wayne Society
The Weekly Sentinel reports the death of Mrs. Charles B. Woodworth, praising her as an eminent American woman, leader, and devoted mother who advanced civic decency and women’s development. Her loss is mourned by a wide circle of friends and the city’s public spirit. The article also notes U.S. Japan tensions, suggesting war is unlikely unless naval power expands in the Pacific, with both governments cautious.
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Charles B. Woodworth
Fort Wayne
Woodworth
Crusade for Law Targets Fort Wayne Saloon Rules
Good Citizenship League members report twenty five saloonkeepers violated the screen law last Sunday. Affidavits are prepared and arrests will follow. some licenses may be forfeited. The Nichol son law is explicit on liquor violations and the effort aims to curb saloon business through stringent enforcement. The mayor’s alleged neglect of duty is blamed for weak oversight as authorities push for stricter control.
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Good Citizenship League
Fort Wayne
War Talk Intensifies Between United States and Japan
The article reports widespread concern in capitals over a possible war with Japan. Officials in Japan are cautious, with occasional ominous notes. The strongest claim notes Japan insisting on immunity for all in the United States, regardless of status.
National Madness Prompts Call for Fourth of July Regulation
An editorial laments rising fatalities from Independence Day celebrations, noting deaths from wounds and looming tetanus cases. It argues that Pittsburg already has many deaths from explosives and urges stricter, effectively enforced laws to regulate deadly noise devices and related hazards nationwide.
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Pittsburg
The Day and Its Manner
A critique of July Fourth celebrations noting high death tolls from fireworks and explosives, especially tetanus risks. It condemns sales and devices like cannon crackers, calls for regulation, and warns that hundreds may die or be injured in the coming days while noting multi‑million dollar costs.
Fort Wayne Eyes Law Enforcement On Saloons
For over eleven years Fort Wayne has been without application of the laws to saloon conduct. Some citizens, desiring not to meddle, believe enforcement in their community where they own property and reside concerns them.
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Fort Wayne
Public sentiment limits law in liquor enforcement
Authorities insist that patience has its limits as the city contemplates harsher steps to curb the retail liquor trade. Those willing to punish delinquents in the spirit of good citizenship may resort to drastic means beyond current enforcement.
Rockefellers Appearance In Judge Landis Court Noted
The oil magnate John D Rockefeller appears in Judge Landis court in Chicago under a summons. The piece notes his prior defiance of judicial authority, his attempt to dodge service, and the moral impact of wealthy individuals obeying court orders versus claiming immunity.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefellow
Rockefeller
Navy about to send twenty battleships to Pacific
The navy department confirms a fleet of twenty battleships will sail toward the Pacific, described by Secretary Metcalf as a Cape Horn practice cruise. Doubt arises at Oyster Bay about the plan with hints the squadron may head to the Mediterranean as Japan presses for its perceived rights in America while San Francisco fuels tensions and Washington dispatches powerful warships.
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Navy Department
Pacific
Metcalf
Cape Horn
Oyster Bay
Mediterranean
Japan
United States
America
San Francisco
Washington
Graft Exhibit Tour Prompts Doubt During Pennsylvania Campaign
A Pennsylvania state campaign novelty, the Democratic graft exhibit, will tour the commonwealth. It features items like common spittons priced at forty cents, cuspiders at double, a thousand dollar desks sold in Grand Rapids for twenty-five, and mahogany lookalikes at fifty dollars a yard. The piece questions if such novelty can persuade Pennsylvania Republicans to vote Democratic, expressing doubt about its efficacy.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Grand Rapids
Aggressive temperance drives reduce liquor traffic statewide
Aggressive temperance movements sweep the state with remonstrance laws shrinking saloons. Komomo blocked licenses and Frankfort saw a notable anti-saloon victory. Washington county was declared completely dry as a lone beer wholesaler lost its license. Expect widespread abolition beyond large cities.
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Kokomo
Frankfort
Washington County
Mayor Hosey Urged to Enforce Saloon Laws in Fort Wayne
The article argues the mayor can gain authentic insight into law administration by monitoring saloon cases as they progress in Fort Wayne courts. It notes many saloonkeepers have pleaded guilty and predicts more convictions, suggesting the mayor has not prioritized police orders to enforce laws since taking office.
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Fort Wayne
Hosey
Wealthiest man testifies on a vast monopoly
The head of major business interests testifies under oath that he knows little about his greatest asset, the corporation that stands as the world’s most complete monopoly, likely speaking truth about Standard Oil.
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Johndes
Navy Secretary Promises Grand Naval Display to California
Secretary Metcalf assures California neighbors that Admiral Evans will lead a vast battleship fleet in a Pacific voyage described as the grandest naval display seen in that region. The thirteen thousand mile circumnavigation is framed as a major spectacle with implications for international affairs and Japan.
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Metcalf
California
Bob Evans
Pacific
Globe
Washington
Sagamore Hill
Horn
Japan
Washington Plan Seeks Receivers for Trusts to Restart Competition
From Washington comes news of a drastic Justice Department policy. It proposes not only injunctions but, where feasible, court appointment of receivers to run convicted trusts. They would liquidate water inflated assets and sell plants at true value to revive competition.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Taft and Fairbanks Involved In Yellowstone Rescue
Secretary Taft and Vice President Fairbanks are mentioned in a vivid dispatch about the Yellowstone incident. Fairbanks reportedly leaped into deep water to rescue a drowning woman while bystanders did nothing. The account notes uncertainty whether he plunged or waded into the drink.
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Taft
Yellowstone
Fairbanks
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz Seeks Re election
Mayor Schmitz announces candidacy for re election. He faces a pending court appearance this month where the judge may impose a harsh sentence including disfranchisement and disbarment from holding office.
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Schmitz
San Francisco
Frisco
Public Safety Board Exonerates Sergeant Harkenrider
The Public Safety Board exonerates Police Sergeant Harkenrider from charges brought by Saloonist Kestner over alleged unbecoming language. They praise him as a courageous, capable officer and deem the accusations nonsensical, stating they discharged their duty with public satisfaction.
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Board of Public Safety
Harkenrider
Kestner
Tammany Orator Warns About Teddy and Taft Third Term
A Tammany speaker warned listeners to beware of Terrible Teddy and his third term. The talk drew interest for Rainey’s supposed inside facts and raised questions about Taft. The piece hints that a rational third term would meet stiff opposition and that Teddy is not easily deterred.
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Tammany
Teddy
Congressman Rainey
Mr. Taft
Ted
Ambsador Whitelaw Reid Delights London With Lavish Entertainments
Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador, dazzles London society with splendor and lavish entertainments. His parties outshine other embassies and even the king’s functions race to keep up. He has wealth to spend and only regrets he cannot circulate it at home.
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Whitelaw Reid
London
Whitelaw
Judge Landis sets August 3 for oil case fines
Judge Landis has till August 3 to decide how much of the thirty million dollar penalties imposed on the oil octopus should be insisted. The Standard Oil concern stands as a peculiarly constructed example of corporate structure.
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Landis
Central America tensions rise as Cabrera blamed as cause
A brewing storm in Central America is evident with Cabrera named as the main inviting cause. The remark suggests escalating conflict potential and a casus belli atmosphere surrounding regional tensions.
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Central America
Cabrera
Good Citizenship league presses Sunday saloon issue
The Good Citizenship league has driven the Sunday saloon matter to doubt and hesitation on the opposing side. This contrasts with the calm confidence shown as laws have been persistently ignored in the city for ten years. Further prosecution of the campaign will likely yield new conclusions.
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Good Citizenship League
Filipinos Ready to Aid U S If War With Japan Comes
The piece notes Filipino readiness to support the United States in a potential war with Japan. It recalls past help to Dewey and Merritt in Manila and suggests continued pride in aiding American efforts since Aguinaldo’s defeat and departure from arms and uniform.
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United States
Japan
Dewey
Merritt
Manila
Sam
Aguinaldo
Judge Landis Seeks Rockefeller Presence in Court
Judge Landis vows to compel John D. Rockefeller to appear if the federal government can marshal the power. He rejects compromises and will accept nothing less than total obedience to the summons. The outcome hinges on the government’s ability to force Rockefeller to testify in court.
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Landis
John D. Rockefeller
Jim Crow Car Admission Rights Questioned in South
The article states that the Jim Crow car is lawful in southern estates but its patrons deserve the same accommodations as white travelers. It predicts colored travelers will soon enjoy better amenities, akin to those afforded white passengers, when paying the same fare.
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South
Michigan Priest Denounces Teddy Bear Claim as Dangerous
A Michigan priest questions the Teddy bear assertion, condemning it as promoting self destructive attitudes. He suggests the claim mirrors alarming nature faking trends and expects a stronger response from a leading source.
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Michigan
Indianapolis restaurant keepers face pure food law charges
A handful of Indianapolis restaurant keepers are charged with violating Indiana pure food law. The note questions whether the same law applies in Fort Wayne, adding that no news there may indicate full compliance.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Government Inquiries Promise No War Prospects
Washington denies any prospect of war while Tokio says such a conflict is impossible. The exchange aims to settle the war sign issue at least until hostilities are invoked by either side.
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Washington
Tokio
City administration overburdened amid Im broglio
The commentary suggests the city government is too preoccupied with the Im broglio to enforce laws. It notes a long-standing burden on officials and implies enforcement may be neglected due to the extra workload.
Squires Plans First Boat Home From Australia Journey
Mr. Squires declares he will take the first boat home and will not carry as much freight as before. He cherishes the thought that little old Australia is good enough for him, reflecting on his travels with satisfaction.
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Mr. Squires
Australia
Dream of a hands off profitable business model
The text contemplates a business that delivers about forty percent dividends annually with seamless operation requiring little to no managerial knowledge from the owner. It reflects on the allure of passive income and effortless control.
Mayor Schmitz Contemplates Reoffering Without Personal Campaign
Mayor Schmitz faces a potential run for office but unlikely to conduct a personal campaign as he would be absent from Frisco during the period. Local officials and supporters weigh implications for the election and campaign dynamics.
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Schmitz
Frisco
Unclear casualty toll reported with evolving counts
Known dead about two score, and hundreds wounded or uncounted. Officials warn the dying are not yet dead as tetanus risk rises before infections take hold.
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Tetanis
Witness killed by train in Haywood trial incident
The trial witness in the Haywood case was fatally struck by a train while in custody, a fact that rules out Harry Orchard claiming credit for the death. Authorities note the locked state of the witness negates external involvement in the fatality.
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Haywood
Harry Orchard
Fourth of July Spirit Shapes Public Celebration
The public’s insistence on a traditional celebration guides civic leaders and events. Officials note that popular sentiment overrides calls for alternative formats, underscoring a turnout driven by familiar rituals and longstanding customs.
Hague Conference Progress Mixed Despite Peace Terms Gap
The Hague conference advances with notable effort though nations remain distant on their peace terms. Delegates press for progress, while gaps persist on key demands.
Johndee Claims He Was Not Running
Johndee says he was not running and did not know he was Wanted. The remark suggests confusion about his status and prompts questions about coverage in his home paper.
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Johndee
Battleships and boastful phrases in naval rhetoric
A fragment discusses how battleship phrasing can sound grand or humble, noting a shift in tone depending on the speaker's aim. It suggests the same ships could be described with pride or restraint, reflecting rhetorical choices in maritime defense discourse.
Taft Trail in the Northwest Countered by Fairbanks
The report notes that Taft’s campaign trail in the northwest has barely cooled when Fairbanks moves to challenge it. The political maneuver underscores a rapid shift in momentum as Fairbanks engages on the same regional path.
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Wiliam H. Taft
Charles W. Fairbanks
Judge Landis and Uncle John Meet Without Horns
The two men are surprised to see the other lacks horns and recollect a distant era, two years after wartime uproar. Uncle John surrenders to mercy of the court, while Johndee awaits a westward journey to view the land he owns as principal owner.
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Judge Landis
Uncle John
Shadow Over Pacific May Signal Looming Crisis
A looming, ominous change hangs over the Pacific as experts weigh whether a broad threat resembles a storm forming on the horizon rather than a direct conflict. Analysts caution it could escalate with regional impact if unchecked.
Antipodean Squires Seen For Distinction As Failure
The figure known as the antipodean Squires earns more renown for failure than for any possible success.
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Squires
Time for payback over the June cold incident
A concise note recalls a pending reckoning with the person who disrupted the calm by booting over items during a cold June. The brief hints at conflict and consequence without detailing names, places, or outcomes.
Survivors Consider Voting on Payoffs
The remark suggests that among survivors, there is willingness to vote in favor if the payment is perceived as worth it. It implies a political or policy context where compensation or benefits are debated as part of survivor concerns.
Saner Than Usual Yet Still Room for Improvement
A concise editorial note reflects cautious optimism amid ongoing efforts to refine practices. The author notes measured progress and acknowledges remaining gaps, urging steady, practical steps toward stronger outcomes.
Traction Line Buys Historic Old Canal
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction buys Fort Wayne Water Power holdings including the old feeder canal from Robison Park to the city with real estate water wheels and power gear. Price around 100000. transfer to occur soon. The canal, built in the 1840s, fed the Wabash and Erie canal and powered local electric lighting operations for years.
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Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Fort Wayne
St. Joe River
Messrs
William Fleming
John H. Bass
Oscar A. Simons
Fleming
John W. White
Old Citizens’ Street Rallway Company
Miss Colerick Reappointed Fort Wayne Public Librarian
Miss Margaret M. Colerick was reappointed librarian of the Fort Wayne public library for a three year term by the school board. L. C. Ward, formerly Huntington high school science teacher, was elected to Fort Wayne high school's faculty as physics geography instructor. The board called for bids on a $75,000 bond issue to refund floating debt and considered painting and repair bids for several city schoolhouses, with heating plant decisions deferred.
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Margaret M. Colerick
Fort Wayne
Bad Loans Sink Hicksville Bank Crisis
A bank closure in Hicksville Ohio occurred at 1 30 pm after a national bank examiner ordered the First National bank closed. Loans to the United States cooperage company tied to D G Sharp are blamed with about 60 000 tied up, leaving depositors hopeful for full recovery while stockholders face heavy losses. An examiner from the Treasury is in charge and will issue a statement after a full review.
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the Sentinel
Hicksville
Ohio
First National Bank
Washington
F. S. Oldham
Treasury Department
United States Cooperage Company
Stave
D. G. Sharp
Cleveland
Sharp
Ghelby
Delaware Bend
Horton
Shelby
Frank Maxwell
Amos Farlow
W. F. Horton
O. B. Simpson
Frank N. Horton
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
First National Bank of
United States
Canital
National Bank
Oldham
T. C. Thomas
Defiance
Toledo
New York
Fort Wayne
Local residents noted including Doorley and hospital visit
James Doorley of Columbia City is now registered here and known locally. Doctors Duembling and Bud Van Sweringen attend the Tri State Medical Association in Detroit and Sweringen presents a paper. A reception for Rev and Mrs Miller of West Jefferson Street Christian church is planned next Friday. H A Keplinger plans to visit Colorado next week to see Mrs Keplinger who has been seriously ill for months. George Brower, Elektron building janitor, fainted from heat and remains at home. he is an old soldier and is expected to recover within a week or two.
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James Doorley
Columbia City
H. A. Duembling
Bud van Sweringen
Tri-State Medical Association
Detroit
Sweringen
Miller
West Jefferson Street
Colorado
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