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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
4
A 1907 editorial on Decoration Day reflects that it is a day of solemn memory and national gratitude. It recalls Lincoln's Gettysburg words urging renewed devotion to freedom and government by the people, honoring soldiers who died in war.
The Chicago Chronicle announced Friday it would suspend publication after a morning issue. Established twelve years earlier as aDemocratic newspaper financed by John R Walsh, it never made money yet remained a high quality paper with strong editorial staff and excellent production. It shifted from Democratic to Republican alignment after 1903, amid Walshs financial troubles and indictments, and its suspension removes one of Americas best papers from the field.
President Roosevelt used the Decoration Day address in Indianapolis to outline railroad policy. He pledged to stick to his precepts and not attack railroads, while asserting government should wield full powers for proper and salutary regulation of railroads.
The president’s policy rejects criminal railroad manipulation while praising honest managers. He supports public pooling under federal restraint and calls for government supervision akin to banking regulation. He vows no backward step, pledging drastic action against stock-jobbing and exploitation, aiming to reassure the public and Wall Street.
The New York state health department bulletin reports on 154 samples of canned and potted meats sold under state and federal law. It highlights boron preservatives found with trichina spiralis in potted ham, with many samples from major Chicago packers and some from Indianapolis. The review casts doubt on meat inspection and pure food laws’ effectiveness and urges a federal investigation.
Special Prosecutor Heney outlines the reform fight in San Francisco. He says big interests have used their influence to thwart graft investigations and prosecutions. He argues public harm lies in protecting bribe givers more than punishing municipal beneficiaries. He notes immunity extensions hinder evidence against the powerful.
The passage argues bribery flourishes when powerful entities fear no graft prompts. It notes bribe takers crave money, and bribers obtain privileges secretly at below public value. It concludes the effective remedy is to seize the briber, not the bribed.
In a semi centennial speech at Michigan Agricultural College, President Roosevelt argues for policies to reduce farm youth migration to cities. He envisions farm life gaining amenities via trolley roads and rural delivery while preserving independence and health. Science will boost agriculture, making farming more attractive and viable for future generations.
A sober obituary notes Marvin Kuhns, longtime criminal with a violent history in multiple counties. It recalls his escape from Ohio penitentiary, subsequent parole, and eventual death after a Sunday night incident near the Ohio border. The piece reflects on his lifelong pursuit of crime and its consequences.
Rural Allen county shows rapid growth of opposition to liquor traffic. Two more townships are ready to dispense with saloons and others will follow, making it a definite prospect that within a year or two the county outside the city will be liquor free.
Residents, including many not opposed to traffic, unite on limiting saloons and keeping them out of residential Fort Wayne areas as districts begin a cleanup of defined residential zones.
Governor Hughes declines a bill to pay women teachers equal salaries with men of the same rank and grade. He cites broad economic consequences and implies personal accountability for the decision. Women teachers in New York and elsewhere may react to his stance.
At Colonel Jones' Saturday banquet, speakers urged building a modern Fort Wayne hotel. Business leaders predicted the prospect for a new hotel is now more substantial than ever, noting the city is worst off for hotel accommodations among similar towns and urging local support.
Federal investigators will examine the interior workings of the Pullman Palace Car Company to determine why Pullman beds cost two dollars. The probe may expose why payees often contribute to maintenance of bed cars and feel pressured when they do not.
The speaker discusses the integrity of campaign promises and suggests awaiting an authoritative definition. They note that promises seem managed via a city hall differential system, and argue any recipient should understand that much before proceeding.
Women in a Philadelphia suburb urge action against George F. Baer, president of the Reading Railroad, for a dangerous crossing that endangers local school children. They criticize the railroad’s control of Pennsylvania's coal resources and warn of accountability for harm to the innocent.
Thomas F Ryan, noted all round publishing magnate, plans retirement from active business with about 100 million dollars saved. He believes prudent economy will let him maintain his accustomed lifestyle, though he acknowledges that true wealth must be enough for each person.
The Indiana Supreme Court rules that soothsayers, seers, clairvoyants and spirit mediums hand out only nonsense and exert a bad influence on some minds. They will not be given legal recognition or retain influence to foretell thoughts or words about the court.
President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks walked between trains in Ohio noting Roosevelt’s steady pace. The piece contrasts this with the vigor they expect for Taft’s campaign as he seeks the White House entry in the Indiana race.
Washington weather officials say they are not responsible for the meteorological freakishness of the past two months while acknowledging public demand for value and accountability. The bureau contends its role remains limited to meteorological services amid scrutiny and expectations.
Fragmentary text shows a speaker named Mr. Bryan seeking who will lead, referencing Colonel Watterson. Ambiguous phrasing mentions darkness and fate, with incomplete quotation marks and stray words. The readable portion suggests a political or ceremonial question about leadership without a完整 identified outcome or event.
An incomplete remark mentions a possible motion by Mr Bryan and a voice or approval to second it. The fragment suggests a formal meeting or council context with political or procedural undertones. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are provided beyond the referenced Bryan motion.
A casual note from Indianapolis News compares a tight lid to the Atlantic Ocean, suggesting initial discomfort but eventual ease as it breaks in. The column offers friendly observations and neighborly good wishes, asserting the town has ample lid though playful in tone.
Investors look for reassurance from the president's Indianapolis remarks as markets seek stability amid uncertain conditions. The likened analogy compares losses and near misses to surviving a railroad accident, underscoring relief and cautious optimism.
A thief in an Indiana oil field stole half a ton of nitro glycerine and fled. No pursuit reported yet, but witnesses recall a thrilling running gun battle. The thief likely needed the explosive badly.
A weather bulletin aside, readers brace for anything as Hicks assures June won’t top May’s severity. The public stays prepared and undaunted, ready to endure whatever comes.
The president states he has no intention of becoming Harvard University president, a claim echoed by President Eliot and several high members of the Harvard foundation confirming the stance.
The report notes further actions around the Fair banks boom with emphasis on quiet strategy. Mr Fairbanks appears not seeking loud praise but building support among delegates through measured steps.
The Kaiser proclaims himself the greatest living exponent of the peace idea and asserts Germany harbors horror of war. He also claims the German army remains the finest on the planet, kept ready at all times.
The Ohio Senator Foraker is described as a figure larger than faction, a unifying presence beyond mere rivalry, likened to a star far apart from another. The remark elevates his stance as a guardian of the constitution and national harmony.
A terse remark suggests that any nature writer who believes he fully knows his insight should heed the lesson that the path to the front is now open and unobstructed by the crowd. The statement emphasizes decisive movement over doubt and crowd hesitation.
Chicago magnate asserts anyone can live on a fortune of a million dollars while noting that many people have not. The remark contrasts wealth access with ordinary finances and hints at broader economic disparities.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the winter act creating an Elkhart superior court constitutional. It reversed a lower court injunction stopping county funds for meeting space and maintenance. Three new Indianapolis courts were created concurrently, with two other appeals consolidated on the same question. objections to multiple subjects and vague title were found lacking.
Birth notices report a series of newborns including a son to William Smith in Harlan, a son to Selen Lake in Harlan, a daughter to Ralph Fitch in this city, and a daughter to Frank Rueart in this city. Hoagland sees a son to Henry Weighman and a daughter to Charles Boesse, with another daughter to John Stirling. Arcola records a daughter for John and Mrs. Stirling. Newman lists a son to John and Mrs Biddle at 1211 Harrison Street and a son to Charles Bair. Washington boulevard east welcomes a son for August Berghoff. West Main Street welcomes twin girls for Sam J. Gordon.
A list of marriage licenses shows Ralph H. Smith 25 fireman wed Katie Meyers 21 and many more pairs including Abraham Aaron Meripolskie 23 artist with Rose Field 20, John H. Crago 38 laborer with Mary A. Norman 23, Asa L. Ward 21 stenographer with Edith C. Mettert 19, and others such as John S. Bitner 39 clerk with Martha T Milhouse 25, William L. McDonald 32 clerk with Lydia A. Butler 31, Charles Eggmann 24 farmer with Mary Knepper 40, plus additional couples like Charles S. Hurdle 27 carpenter with Zeus L. Buzzard 23 stenographer, Andrew Bui 26 saloonkeeper with Agnes C. Smith 23, William H. Walker 30 stockman with Ada A. Tourgee 22, George G. Ernsberger 30 telegraph operator with Cedella Stonebrook 18, John A Meyer 23 bartender with Frances Robertson 23 seamstress, and Bishop 27 carpenter with Alice Webster 24 dressmaker.
Washington June 4 the treasury reports Captain Ainsworth aboard the revenue cutter Rush seized the British sealing ship Charlotta Cox found illegally catching seals in Fair Weather grounds off Alaska. The Cox had 77 fur seal skins on board.
Kendallville Indiana June 4 Funeral services for Marvin Kuhns will be held at his home Wednesday morning at 10 oclock Rev A R Cole head of Gospel hall Independent mission will officiate. After the service the remains will be driven about sixteen miles to Wolf Lake Cemetery where Kuhns mother is buried. The outlaw was slain in a running battle with Sheriff Hott and his posse near Van Wert Ohio Sunday afternoon.
George Reiter long a Fort Wayne cigar manufacturer and Pony brand originator died at his son George W. Reiter's home in Humboldt Kansas at age 70s. A Masonic leader and Fort Wayne citizen, he moved west after 1905 retirement and left a $1000 gift to Fort Wayne Mason temple. Funeral party will bring his remains to Fort Wayne for interment.
Mrs. Kate Kuhns of Columbus confirms the slain man in Van Wert is her husband, Ed Kuhns, who fled after a parole violation from an Ohio state prison term for murder. The body arrived by Grand Rapids train, transported to the farmer’s residence near Fairbanks corners. Kuhns, born May 5 187, age about 40, left a widow with two stepsons and several relatives in Noble and surrounding counties.
Paying Teller E N Detzer of the First National Bank declares Marvin Kuhns the man who cashed an 85 dollar Weber check. Noah J Weber of this city had identified Kuhns at Van Wert as the rider who sold the stolen horse previously shown to be stolen at Piqua Ohio. Sheriff Grice later reimbursed Weber from the reward for capturing the horse.
Free delivery of mail began in Huntington fifteen years ago and three original letter carriers Albertabla George Kilander and Wilson ell remain in service.
The board of review held a brief session Tuesday issuing subpoenas for numerous individuals to appear within days. Tax hearings will follow this order across townships and cities from June 10 through June 23, listing Pleasant, Aboit, Lafayette, Scipio, Jackson, Marion, Maumee, Shirley, Milan, Lake, Rebell-Jefferson, Eel River, Cedar Creek, Adams, New Haven, Springfield, St. Joe, Perry, Madison, Monroe, Monroeville, Wayne, Washington, and Fort Wayne.
Circulation managers from across North America attend a three day convention in Milwaukee starting June 4. About seventy five delegates participate as committees read papers on newspaper circulation methods and distribution strategies.
Paris Faune 4 The seamen's strike is regarded ended as navigation companies accept government recommendations. Officers and crews will be restored without penalties.
Daily and Weekly Sentinel reader note: Mr Bookwalter the paper’s collector will cover New Haven routes this week and next. Readers are urged to have money ready for payments and inquiries during the coverage period.
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