Aerial Navy Proposal Gains Momentum in U S
The Weekly Sentinel reports on aerial navigation progress and a push by U S army officials for a two station Atlantic coast aerial fleet with dirigibles and gas plants. Analysts expect modest funding now and larger sums later, with Roosevelt and Congress urged to back coast defense and airship development. The piece also covers Democratic fundraising reform proposals and public funding for campaigns led by Mr Bryan.
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Tennyson
Locksley Hall
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Congress
Allen
Signal Corps
United States Army
Atlantic
Nework
Washington
Secretary of War
Pacific
Roosevelt
Police Board Clears Sgt Pappert After Bribe Charge
The board of public safety found Sgt William Pappert faced charges, discarding most as trivial while deeming the bribe accusation a gratuitous slander. It criticized police discipline and administrative immunity, urging fearless, impartial superiors to restore order and end city hall policy obstructions. The mayor is urged to act to end distractions impairing police efficiency.
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Board of Public Safety
William Pappert
Bettom
Campaign Publicity Among Democratic Leaders
National candidates Mr. Bryan and Mr. Kern, figures aligned with the Democratic party, advocate a forward step described as salutary for the party's purification.
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Bryan
Kern
Democratic Party
Lessons From A Tragic Columbia City Crossing
Community mourns a horrific crossing death last Saturday. The piece urges simple railroad crossing precautions and notes the rarity of such an accident while stressing the need to respect safety rules to prevent future losses.
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Columbia City
Questions Swirl Around Bryan Over Votes and Brownsville
Readers press Bryan on whether he claimed he could not vote for an ex confederate and demand explanations of his remarks on the Brownsville affair. The inquiries mount from various readers as pressure builds for direct answers, with Hearst seeking to know why Bryan is said to be “off the earth.”
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Republicans Have Not Gone That Far, But Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Anex-Confederate
Brownsville
Wm. Randolph Hearst
Freight rate dispute with railroads and manufacturers
A tense clash over rising freight rates pits railroads against manufacturers and workers. Railroads threaten wage cuts as a last resort if rates rise, while manufacturers vow not to accept higher charges, signaling a contentious stalemate in today’s brief.
Railroads Face Grim Outlook Over Rising Living Costs
The speaker laments high living costs and declares reductions unacceptable while railroads must earn profits to sustain massive annual expenditures on improvements. He warns of a bleak future if profits and continued spending do not align with current living costs.
Water famine hits Fort Wayne amid pump and waste fears
Frustrated residents faced water shortages yesterday and last evening as a crippled pumping station joined past waste problems. City officials had warned against waste weeks earlier to protect supply. Officials say the situation is now remedied and urges restraint to ensure adequate service for all.
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Board of Works
Fort Wayne
Tragedy at Columbia City Highlights Rail Crossing Risk
A Saturday collision at Columbia City shows the danger of crossing tracks where two rail lines run in opposite directions. The article notes common careless crossing by passengers, especially women, and credits motormen with preventing more frequent accidents. It urges vigilance and caution.
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Columbia City
Citizens Honor John Kern on Denver Return
A large, non-partisan crowd in Indianapolis welcomed John W. Kern home from the Denver convention. The tribute celebrated his nominations for vice president as a neighbor and friend, not a party candidate, praising his character and community regard. Vice President Fairbanks delivered a warm, sincere welcome speech echoing the crowd’s sentiment.
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John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Denver
United Voice
John Kern
Fairbanks
Stern
Metering City Water Use Seen to End Waste
City officials push water consumption to a strictly metered basis to curb annual water shortages. Advocates say metering should be affordable for regular users and reduce waste from open spigots and lawn sprinklers, ensuring city water remains cheap for all while securing proper payment for what is consumed.
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Fort Wayne
England Complaints Over Olympic Handicaps Sue Americans
Complaints from England claim Olympic events give foreign contestants unfair handicaps, with Americans often affected. Britons reportedly use unsportsmanlike advantages in certain cases, attracting numerous and strenuous criticisms while others seek fair play.
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England
Prohibition Convention Spirit Inspires Zealous Adherents
A fragmented report from Columbus depicts a hopeful and militant tone among prohibition advocates. The piece highlights strong resolve within the party as adherents press for sustained activism and policy goals amid a charged political climate.
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Columbus
Prohibition Question Faces National Spotlight and Parties
A historical commentary notes that prohibition drives will push the issue to the forefront of national politics. It warns great parties must adopt the cause or risk being supplanted by the prohibition movement. The speaker at the Columbus convention claims half the US population lives in dry areas, suggesting potential momentum.
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Prohibition Party
United States
Hitchcock blamed for khaki contract embarrassment
National Republican Chairman Hitchcock faces blame for the Khaki contract flap that tied Army outfitter awards to British manufacturers using cheap Chinese labor. Protests alleged he was warned weeks earlier to avert the political fallout but failed to act, potentially turning the issue into a campaign irritant.
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National Republican
Hitchcock
Taft
Prohibition Party Platform Praised For Brevity And Brevity
The prohibitionists adopt a compact platform detailing their beliefs and demands in concise form. The Columbus platform, a model of brevity, expresses the party creed in two or three hundred words, contrasting with the longer Chicago and Denver declarations. The piece notes how the platform clearly shows where the party stands.
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Prohibition Party
Mayers
Columbus
Chicago
Indiana breweries halt near beer sales pending court ruling
Indiana breweries stop manufacturing and selling near beer until the state supreme court rules on its legality. Earlier minor court decisions declared such sales unlawful, but producers had aimed to supply a frothy beverage to drinkers in dry areas where real beer vanished.
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Indiana
Supreme Court of
Hearst Cables Hope for Able Honest Independence Ticket
Hearst in Paris says he earnestly hopes the Independence party will give him a chance to vote for capable honest candidates and for a sound sincere declaration of principles. He taunts the Independence League, urging consideration of the best and noting the party’s nerve to choose superior leaders.
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William Randolph Hearst
Paris
Independence Party
Bill
Independence League
Mayor poised to launch police shake down with Pappert trial end
The Pappert trial ends with the officer vindicated and the mayor ready to begin his promised sweeping reform of the entire police department. The timing and location are anticipated, with expectations the mayor will act decisively without hesitation.
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Pappert
British Athletes Cheat Fair Play At Fourth Olympiad
American athletes condemn the conduct of events at the fourth Olympiad in England claiming British officials give their competitors an unfair advantage. The dispute has American indignation and disgust over the treatment of athletes.
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England
Waived wealth and zeal of a moneyed oligarchs critic
The passage mocks a multi millionaire unable to donate, describing him as unable to spend yet willing to yell to vent enthusiasm. It condemns oligarchs plutocrats and wealthy malefactors while praising patriotic partisans driven by victory rather than wealth.
Senator Pratt on age and past in Mae Wood trial
Senator Tom Pratt muses that at seventy-five a man has no past while noting alleged perjury in the Mae Wood trial. He concedes moments that hint a busy past up to near seventy-five, suggesting complexities behind Mae Wood's innocence or guilt.
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Tom Pratt
Mae ‘Wood
Mae
Tom
Bays Focused on Confidence in Republican Tactics
The speaker says Bays aims to avoid risk rather than fearing a western shift away from the party. The Conference's tact provides Democrats ample reason to feel content about the outlook.
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Bays
Far West
Drowning Deaths Rising At Water Season Michigan Losses
Statistics show about six hundred accidental drownings since water season opened, with expectations of a sharp rise before close. Critics blame ignorance, carelessness and foolhardiness. about a fifth of deaths occur at Michigan resorts amid season.
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Michigan
Taft Backers Circulate Literature For Vorhys Role
A fragment notes Ohio manager Vorhys will not seek a cistinet title within the Republican organization yet stay closely allied with Taft. The guidance aims to keep Vorhys accessible to Taft and under tempered influence as Taft ally literature circulates.
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Ohio
Vorhys
Taft
Mayor Hosécy Promises Water Works Back In Good Shape
The town faces a possible closing of saloons to prove the abundant water supply. Mayor Hosécy asserts the water works are restored and ready, offering a pretext to enforce the law and curb liquor outlets if needed.
Louisiana Prohibits Flask Drinks on Rail Trains
Louisiana enacts an anti drinking law including a rule against taking liquor from a flask on railroad trains. The piece notes a man using it for stomach trouble must be ready to diagnose his ailment promptly and convincingly.
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Louisiana
Taft Receives Democratic Letters From Hot Springs
Report from Hot Springs notes Mr Taft is getting many Democrats' letters pledging support. The reception pleases him and is unlikely to disturb Democrats. Many had written similar letters to McKinley twelve years earlier.
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Hot Springs
Taft
McKinley
Admiral Rojestvensky Not Dead Yet In Sea Battle Recount
The piece refutes rumors that Admiral Rojestvensky has died, arguing he was not dead before and remains as affected by a historic clash with Togo in the Sea of Japan, with historical records deemed inaccurate.
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Rojestvensky
Togo
Sea of Japan
Taft Dedicates New Court House in Virginia
Candidate Taft, now a jurist, dedicates a new Virginia court house and is poised to assist a neighbor farmer, Bryan, with barn-raising nearby, maintaining balance in public duties and local ties.
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Taft
Virginia
Bryan
Bryan publicity program sparks Republican defense
The publicity drive for Mr Bryan is being heavily discounted by the Republican press and is pushing the idea that Republicans would benefit from including it in their platform as a policy point.
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Bryan
Taft Speech to Spell Campaign Publicity Stand
Judge Taft will use his acceptance speech to state his position on campaign publicity. The Chicago convention rejected the plank after no strenuous discussion, a fact not altered by his remarks.
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Taft
Chicago
International steel trust praised as good kind
The article says the international steel trust will command most world steel output and describe Wade Ellis' opinion as decisive on the matter.
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International Steel Trust
Wade Elis
Prohibitionists Back Own Funds to Avoid Corruption
The prohibitionists insist their campaign finances come from their own sources, refusing tainted money and avoiding predatory wealth. They say a national convention could lend excitement and variety to both major parties with its influence.
Taft Compares Golf To Medicine In Plain Talk
Secretary Taft says he plays golf as he would take medicine, a plain allusion to anti fat remedies. The remark frames golf as a health act rather than sport, reflecting his practical, down to earth style and political messaging.
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Taft
Wealth Limit Blocks More Corrupt Donations to Democrats
The $10,000 cap curbs predatory fundraising, preventing large tainted contributions to the Democratic committee and limiting potential influence. The measure aims to reduce financial incentives tied to corrupt funding while preserving essential support.
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Democratic Committee
Dog Lovers Protective Association Formed in Fort Wayne
About fifty dog owners met at Strodel hall to form the Dog Lovers Protective Association with capital stock of 2500 dollars. EB V Emrick was named president and Byron Hattersley vice president with Otto Strodel as secretary and A M Tyler as treasurer. Trustees include B J Ankenbruck Dr W F Myers and EB Ivans. Jank Emrick named attorney. The group aims to protect dogs from poisoners and thieves and oppose muzzle legislation year round. Two women, Miss Emma Balls and Mrs L L Miller, joined and took stock portions.
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Fort Wayne
Strodel’s
EB. V. Emrick
Byron Hattersley
Otto Strodel
A. M. Tyler
B. J. Ankenbruck
W. F. Myers
EB. M.ivans
Jank Emrick
Dog Lovers’ Protective Association
Emma Balls
West
Jefferson Street
L. L. Miller
McDonald Street
Judge Sketton Receives Letter From Van Wert Fair Association
A city judge named Sketton has received a letter from the Van Wert Fair Association. The inquiry concerns civic matters and potential participation or sponsorship by the city in upcoming events.
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Sketton
Ih van Wert Fair’ - ‘Association
The
Ity
Elephants Ranked Above Horses In Ringling Shows
Ringling Brothers trainer Charles A White praises elephants as top performers for versatility, strength, and reliability in mud, in weather, and in stunts. He notes their push power, trunk strength, and thick hide needing oil baths. Pearl Souder and Herr Souder cite elephants as highly intelligent and loyal with a human-like language.
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Charles A. White
Ringling Brothers
Fort Wayne
Pearl Souder
Herr Souder
Local Battery B Shooters Travel to Indianapolis for Range Practice
Eight members of Battery B departed for Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis for range practice at 1:80 a.m. Tuesday. The squad includes Lieutenant Leonard F. Wood, Lieutenant J. C. Scheffer, Sergeants Otto Brittenhofe and Henry J. Lehnorr, Privates Roscoe T. Simmers and Otto W. Wolf. Corporal Frank Whitely accompanies as scorer and Private William F. Parnin acts as marker.
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Indianapolis
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Leonard F. Wood
J. C. Scheffer
Otto Brittenhofe
Henry J. Lehnorr
Roscoe T. Simmers
Otto W. Wolf
Frank Whitely
William F. Parnin
Local Farmer J C F McMaken Buys 80 Acre South of Columbia City
J C F McMaken, longtime Allen county farmer near Columbia City, has purchased an eighty acre farm south of the city for five thousand five hundred dollars and will move in within ten days. He is active in church and Sunday school work.
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J. & F. McMaken
Columbia City
J. C. F. McMaken
Allen County
McMaken
Monroeville Cooperage Company Incorporated
The Monroeville Cooperage company has been incorporated for $25,000, and offices have been opened in the Bank block. This company is successor to the Monroeville Heading company. Its officers are A. F. Petit president, D. Petit vice president, W. W. Tackaberry secretary and manager.
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Monroeville Cooperage Company
Monroeville
A. F. Petit
D. Petit
W. W. Tackaberry
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