Battle Over Fort Wayne Fair Liquor Plans Sparks Debate
The piece argues against legalizing liquor sales at the Fort Wayne fair grounds noting opposition from temperance forces. It warns that adding a saloon to the Driving Park would contradict Indiana law and undermine the fair’s purpose. The article calls for a renewal of standards and closure of gaming and gambling venues near the fair.
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Fort Wayne Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Fair
Fair Association
Progressives in Fort Wayne Resist Third Party Move
Fort Wayne progressives meet to chart a local course amid Roosevelt insurrection in the Republican ranks. They reject Taft’s nomination and vow to stay in the party while promoting a house-cleaning and leadership renewal. The movement aims to influence state and county affairs without seceding, amid ongoing intra party divisions.
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Fort Wayne
Taft
Chicago
Roosevelt
Wilson
Mr. Roosevelt
Supreme Court upholds state power to regulate pool rooms
The high court affirmed California's right to regulate billiard and pool rooms, enforcing control before gambling and nuisance overrun. The ruling signals Fort Wayne and similar cities must address pool rooms as public nuisances and curb improper activities with decisive measures.
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California
United States Supreme Court
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Industry Shows Strong Labor Demand and Growth
Fort Wayne remains a dependable industrial city with expanding labor needs. The city faces bid-bottlenecks as local workers reach full capacity, prompting consideration of outside bidders to accelerate public works while maintaining a robust record of steady industrial activity.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Lorimer Verdict Signals Moral Reckoning In Senate
The Lorimer case unsettles the Senate by showing election fraud tainted the result and warns officials must leave office with clean hands. The piece notes Wilson plans limited campaign stops likely including Indiana with Fort Wayne possibly on the list. Dr N S Kitheart says he will not seek the congressional seat in this district.
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Woodrow Wilson
Indiana
Wilson
Fort Wayne
Costelyou cites $1.9 million GOP fund for 1904 campaign
Mr Costelyou says the Republican National Committee raised 1.9 million dollars for Roosevelt's 1904 bid. The claim suggests a steep price, noting the campaign helped virtually secure Mr Taft's presidency.
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Costelyou
Republican National Committee
Taft
Lorimer Delivers Final Address Before Senate Battle
Senator Lorimer of Illinois defended his seat with a sharp, artistic speech as his enemies pressed for his ouster. He used the moment to vent his views before the inevitable confrontation.
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Lorimer
Senate
Illinois
Republicans Consider Foster for Indiana State Treasurer
The Sentinel notes Republican progressives in Indianapolis weighing Colonel D N Foster of this city as a potential nominee for state treasurer on a third party ticket, as they push for a strong choice.
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the Sentinel
Indianapolis
D. N. Foster
Indiana
Prohibition Party Seen as Minor Force Across Nation
Historical observers note the Prohibition Party never garners major political traction, remaining a fringe outfit amid broader party dynamics and public policy focus.
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Prohibition Party
Bud i Aust Db
Lorimer challenges Kern as senate drama unfolds
Senator Lorimer, accusing Senator Kern of private and public wrongdoing, storms a dramatic challenge in the Senate. He vows to resign if Kern proves any fault, while Kern is absent from his seat as the chamber resumes amid anticipation of further debate. Lorimer returns to the floor looking refreshed and uncertain how long he will speak.
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Washington
Kern
Indiana
Lorimer
Senate
LaFollette
Lorimer Attacks Roosevelt and Senate Foe Line by Line
Senator Lorimer renews his defense attack in the senate alleging a conspiracy against him led by Taft Roosevelt and Hearst papers. He blasts Col Roosevelt over the 1904 1 9 million campaign fund and defends aid to Browne while denouncing White as a perjurer and detailing alleged bribery and misconduct by Illinois lawmakers. The speech blends dramatic declamation with claims of a biased inquiry and vows to continue the fight beyond the chamber.
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Washington
Senator Lorimer
Senate
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
House
Mr. Lorimer
State Chamber
George B. Cortelyou
Lorimer
Taft
United States
William Taft
Theodre Roosevelt
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Chicago Tribune
Ing
Joseph 8
Clark
Vandalia
Kern
Charles S. Luke
Illinois
Luke
Jandus
Sheperd
Tippit
Shepherd
Charlies A. White
White
Lee O'Neil -Browne
Senator Reed
Lee O'Neil Browne
Reed
Lee O’neil Browne
States Attorney
the Tribune
Browne
Wayman
Link
Beckemeyer
Holstlaw
Smoot
Lee
Kenyon
Tennessee
Springfield
Great Lakes
Gulf
McCombs Named Chairman of Democratic National Committee
Hudspeth delivers verbal message from Governor Wilson as William F. McCombs is unanimously chosen by the Democratic National Committee to chair the national committee. McCombs, a New York lawyer, is Wilson’s favored pick, with the secretaryship likely between Urey Woodson and Joseph E. Davies.
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Chicago
William F. Mc Combs
Democratic National Committee
Congress Hotel
Woodrow Wilson
Robert 8. Hudspeth
Wilson
William F. McCombs
New York
Princeton
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
McCombs
Credinnce
Seagirt
Hudspeth
Franchise Granted for Huntington Railroad Extension
Huntington Indiana officials grant the C B C railroad a twenty year franchise to extend tracks on Front street to Jefferson street. Locomotives are barred on the extension, effectively blocking a freight depot near Jefferson street.
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Huntington
Ind
C., B. & C. Railroad
Front Street
Jefferson Street
Auburn People and Visits Across Nearby Cities
Sheriff Thomas and Sam Haverstock attended a Fort Wayne ball game. Numerous residents including Miss Lena Coburn, Mrs Guy Van Zile, Miss Jeanette Hoff, Misses Grace Walker and Lulu Laugher, and others are visiting Auburn friends or traveling to towns such as St. Joe Monticello Hicksville Toledo Crooked Lake Edgerton Ohio Indianapolis Garrett Butler Fort Wayne Coldwater Mich Harlan Muncie Indianapolis and Indianapolis on various short trips or returns home after visits.
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Auburn
Ind
Sheriff Thomas
Sam Haverstock
Fort Wayne
Lena Coburn
St. Joe
Guy van Zile
Kendallville
Jeanette Hoff
Monticello
Grace Walker
Lulu Laugher
Hicksville
Russell Garrett
M. E. Garrett
Indianapolis
Howard P. Berry
Muncie
Ed Sapp
Garrett
Vernie McKee
Toledo
P. D. Quinlan
Crooked Lake
Aubrey Miller
Harlan
Vern Buchanan
Frank Maginis
Edgerton
Ohio
E. O. Little
Jud Pulver
Edith
Mabel St. Clair
Coldwater
Mich
Charles Pommert
Dan Link
Alma Boyles
Butler
Irene Koons
Thelma
Lily Mies
Henry Mies
Man contests late daughter's will in Lagrange suit
Robert J. Oliver of Lagrange county files suit in the county circuit court to challenge the will of his daughter Claria Conley who died June 5 1912 at the family home. He says the deceased left her farm and other property valued at about 10000 to her sister and other relatives with nothing for him and claims undue influence at the time the will was made.
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Lagrange
Ind
Robert J. Oliver
Lagrange County
Claria Conley
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Columbia City
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Bryan
M’combs
Democratic National
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Auburn News
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