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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
2
Judge Merryman decides that the steward operating a liquor sale at the grand stand of the fair ground last September did not hold a valid license. The ruling impacts the legality of the on site sale and may affect future concessions at the fair.
Judge Merryman ruled Oliver T. Steward had no license to sell liquor in the Driving park grand stand during last September's fair. Liquor kept there was illegal and a sheriff order to destroy it will be issued after 30 to 40 days. The W C T U called it a victory. an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court was filed, staying sheriff action. The case centers on whether the license covered the bar under the grand stand and if the grounds qualify as an agricultural fair.
Muncie Ind June 4 William W Joseph 73 years old marries his sixth wife Julia McClow 24 in a ceremony in Muncie. The groom born in Muncie has lived here all his life with three prior wives deceased and two divorced. The young bride expresses optimism about their future while the license clerk comments.
In Cincinnati on June 4 five people were killed by gas fumes in a grain well at Jacob Sachs dairy in Fairmount. Fireman Henry Istermann was seriously injured after entering the pit to rescue the bodies. The well stored wet malt feed for cows and fermentation produced deadly gases. four victims were involved in the attempt to rescue Jacob Sachs.
Clarence C. Gilhams, former congressman from the district, is sinking rapidly in Lagrange Indiana on June 4. Attending physicians offer no hope for recovery after unconsciousness since Sunday. This marks his third apoplectic attack in recent years as his condition worsens despite medical aid.
Marion Indiana June 4 Unusual conditions mark murder case of Wade Robinson storekeeper as William O Allison and Ralph E Broom accuse each other of the killing. Allison claims Broom fired while Broom says Allison shot. Taft captures Ohio big six delegates at large with a 300% to 3621 vote and endorses Taft administration. list of delegates and alternates named as convention plans July 2 state ticket.
The undertaker was kept in the dark as Winnie Morelan hurried a cement vault to the Morelan grave at midnight. At 5 a.m. J Morlan Barnum's fat man was quietly buried in Elwood cemetery after a brief Bible reading. The estate valued around 5000 dollars goes to his young widow per a will.
Local authorities report new liquor licenses approved despite recent court rulings. The discussion cites the Supreme Court decision and confirms licenses issued for various establishments in Brazil Indiana as part of ongoing regulatory adjustments.
Rushville Indiana on June 4 the motion picture theater will admit patrons who swat flies as legal tender to gain entry. The owner says a show will precede a campaign against flies with films about compliance. Boys and girls have been carrying improvised fly swatters since the announcement.
In Chicago Theodore Roosevelt aims to defeat Senator Elihu Root for the temporary chairmanship at the national convention opening June 18. Leaders from Taft and Roosevelt camps weigh Col Roosevelt's plan as Crews discuss with reluctance. Open hearings on contest cases seem likely as Rosewater and others back transparency while sub committee Chair New prepares to defend Root. Attendance of eastern generals is awaited and preparatory meetings form the lead into Thursday's full committee session.
Indianapolis May 29 The state prohibitionists adopt a platform declaring for social reform and eugenics while endorsing women's suffrage and labor arbitration. They oppose white slavery and child labor and back federal revenue sharing, direct presidential election, uniform marriage and divorce laws, an income tax, parcels post, and veteran pensions. Auburn men nominated for congress in eleven districts with delegates chosen for the national convention and district chairmen named.
Arrangements for the state democratic editors visit are set for Friday night at the Deinesess vinevere venue. Committee members include William Ranke Harry H. Uoemsn Stephen A. Callahan J. Herm an iheter Dennis Graney John Wessel Kristen Hérman Strodel Frank Gooh Julian F Franks John JulIan Noorth. The Commercial club formation assigns all club members to the reception duty at the Elks temple for the first session Thursday night.
Socialist group schedules a Fort Wayne meeting to hear a national organizer speak. The text notes an address in a hall above and signals a local gathering aimed at listening to the organizer's message.
Dr James Edward Waugh 55 former Fort Wayne resident died Monday at his Angola home after returning from Phoenix seeking TB relief. A renowned Fort Wayne dentist for over 25 years, he was born in Montpelier Indiana and lived with his aunt Mrs Emily Rockhill after losing his parents. He practiced dentistry with Dr G W Long, belonged to the Masonic blue lodge in Angola, and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne. He later moved to Angola to open dental parlors before ill health forced him to retire.
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