This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
4
The column argues that Judge Gary advocates government controlled inter state business and price setting to curb trusts. It warns that consolidation could lead to an oligarchy and questions whether government or wealth would rule, noting shifts toward Wilson Clark Harmon in the Indiana race.
The House Democrats set a middle ground on wool tariffs, trimming duties to ease consumer costs while preserving some protection. They fear political fallout from full free wool, though some members oppose the approach for different reasons, and the plan may impact manufacturers and households next year.
Governor Woodrow Wilson tours the nation shaping the Democratic race. His coast to coast journey draws broad receptions signaling rising support. Supporters cite his record in public service and politics as central to his growing influence.
The Sentinel argues against jailing intoxicated individuals, calling it useless and harmful. It urges community support through medical treatment, employment, and humane care, citing farms and lenient approaches as more effective solutions.
Henry S Niebergall aged 71 years 11 months 16 days died at his home 80s East Washington street from complications. Born in Baden Germany June 18 1839 he came to the U S in 1870 and worked as baker then ran Niebergall grocery and bakery on East Washington until 1896. Survived by widow and three sons and two daughters. Funeral at St Pauls Lutheran church. Interment Concordia cemetery.
Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon reports progress in Indiana toward a complete general organization for the progressive republicans. Local clubs will form and a fighting strength is claimed for the movement with possible state leaders under consideration. Beveridge is not named amid suggestions the party's leaders are on the firing line for harmony.
William E Baxter an 80 year old Pennsylvania engineer was found dead in his bed at 1720 South Calhoun Street where he roomed around 11 20 Saturday. He had worked as an extra engineer and later a fireman with the Pennsylvania Company for about ten years.
Joseph H. Bryant 45 died Friday night at 10 15 at 406 West Superior street from complications after a three week illness. He lived in Fort Wayne, worked for Nickel Plate railroad, and was a devout Catholic member. Survived by widow, parents, brother Harry of Marion, sisters Mrs. Feist of Marion and Mrs. Frame of this city. Funeral Monday at 8 30 a m at home then Cathedral at 9 a m. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
Senators hear that accelerators of public opinion were hired by officers of the National Grange to oppose Taft's reciprocity plan. The testimony implies lumber and paper trusts could reveal who funded and directed such campaigns in Washington. Canadian reciprocity will reveal exposures even if no policy passes.
The speech by Judge Gary proposing government control and stringent regulation of large corporations draws mixed reactions. Some question his socialist stance or fear of Washington, while others see bold market intervention from the head of the nation’s largest trust.
John Williams aged 81 years 8 months 4 days died after five days of pneumonia at his home 614 West Third street Fort Wayne. Born in Lancaster Pennsylvania September 28 1830 he lived in Churubusco and later moved to Fort Wayne twenty two years ago. Survived by widow two sons Albert and Henry Williams one brother Samuel Auburn one sister Mrs Elizabeth Worman Los Angeles California and three grandchildren Walter Lillis and Raymond Williams. Funeral Monday at 1 pm at the residence followed by services at Trinity M E church at 1 30 pm with interment at Eel River Cemetery.
David Hoffman 56 died at 5 am Tuesday at 204 E Williams St from pneumonia after five weeks illness. Born in Lebanon Pennsylvania he moved from Lima Ohio seven years ago. A baker by trade he worked six years at the Perfection Biscuit Company. Survived by widow and five children in this city and a daughter in St Joseph Missouri. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at home Rev Barry officiating with interment at Linenwood Cemetery.
Miss Sophia Rodenbeck aged 50 years 2 months 8 days of 824 East Jefferson street died at 3 30 oclock Wednesday afternoon at Lutheran hospital from stomach cancer after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her mother and eight siblings including Rev C W Rodenbeck of Soest Marion township Fred Rodenbeck of Washington township and several sisters Mrs Fred Busse Mrs Charles Muehlenbruch Mrs Mat Conners Mrs William Bartels Mrs Henry Gieseking and Mrs William Muehlenbruch all of this city. Funeral services set for 2 30 oclock Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran church with Rev Miller officiating and burial at Concordia cemetery.
Rev. August Grimm aged 55 years 5 months 8 days died at 2 15 am Thursday at his Hale avenue home from Brights disease. Born in Germany December 23 1855 he came to the United States with his parents. He retired from the ministry fifteen years ago last serving Altenberg Missouri. Survived by widow and two children Paul Grimm and Mrs Albert Homeyer four sisters Mrs Henry Homeyer Mrs Samuel Boehm Mrs Henry Boester and Mrs Diedrich Thiele and four grandchildren.
Alvin Hart aged 20 died Sunday in Chicago from scarlet fever complications. His remains were transported home arriving Monday evening. Funeral services were held privately at Getz Cahill parlors Tuesday morning due to contagion. he is survived by his father and sister Mrs Morrisey living in Chicago.
Emma Louise Keefer 38 dies Saturday at 1035 West Jefferson from complications after a three month illness. She belonged to Trinity English Lutheran church and is survived by her mother brother Edward and niece Della Keefer of this city. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the residence with Rev Wagenhals officiating.
Lake Barcus aged 50 of 2333 Lafayette Street died at 5 10 Sunday afternoon at Lutheran Hospital from peritonitis. He worked as a boilermaker at the Pennsylvania shops. Survived by widow and two children. Funeral 3 pm Tuesday at 2333 South Lafayette Street. Remains to Huntington on the 4 30 Interurban car.
Mrs Barbara Leikauf 76 widow of John Leikauf died Monday night at 312 East Wayne Street after a winter of failing health. Born in Hessen Darmstadt Germany she came to this city early in life and is survived by sons John Henry Frank and daughters Katherine and Henrietta Leikauf all of this city.
Daniel Moore aged 61 died Wednesday afternoon at St Rochus hospital after a lengthy stomach ailment. Survived by two brothers Jesse and George W Moore and three sisters Mrs Etta Ives Emma Moore and Hattie Moore. Fort Wayne Kansas City and Decatur links.
Thaddeus Hodge infant son of Mr and Mrs Thaddeus Hodge died Wednesday at 221 Winter Street from exhaustion. Funeral services were held at 9 this morning at the residence with interment at Lindenwood Cemetery.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hurley of Abbott township died at 6 p m Wednesday from exhaustion. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p m at the residence with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Cleo Bowerse, one day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bowerse of 1123 Grant Avenue, died Friday morning from exhaustion. Funeral services are set for 2 30 Saturday afternoon at the residence Lindenwold interment pending.
Mrs August Gallmeier of Bingen who was well known in Fort Wayne died Thursday evening at the age of 33. She is survived by her husband and three children and her mother. Funeral services will be held Monday morning.
An unnamed patient died at Hope Hospital near Lagrange at 4 o clock Saturday morning after eighteen days as an in patient. The death was attributed to mientis.
President Taft addressed the Western Economic Society in Chicago stating the main opposition to the Canadian reciprocity agreement came from the lumber trust and paper manufacturers. He accused unnamed interests of bankrolling farmers and argued the treaty benefits farmers and the nation, predicting the bill will become law thanks to public opinion.
The article notes that the reciprocity measure will be amended but is not expected to reach final action tomorrow. It discusses ongoing legislative steps and anticipated timetable without detailing specific outcomes or dates.
Senator Dillingham introduced a resolution authorizing an eight member special committee of the regular elections panel to re investigate charges against Senator Lorimer of Illinois. Culberson opposed immediate action and the measure was laid over. The committee may sit during sessions or recesses and use staff to examine books records and papers and to report findings.
Dr E J McOscar reports John Hughes severely injured in a motorcycle race crash at the Driving Park. Hughes lies in St Josephs Hospital in serious condition with complete paralysis on the left side due to a head injury from the fence crash. The physician cautions the outcome remains uncertain though potential recovery is possible.
A series of property transfers across townships including John Junk to Clyde and B Charles Wood for an unspecified amount, Louis Steup to Geo Hemings for 250, Gottfried Wagner to Lafayette Gerad for 600, Jacob Stuckey to A E Bailey for 150, and Fort Wayne Trust Co transfers to Trick F Pembroke and others, all in Wayne and Madison townships with various parcel details and prices. The fragmentary text shows several lot numbers and street references such as Eureka Park add and Avonda lead, with mixed OCR errors.
Birth records list several newborns including a daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Krieck of Woodburn and a child born to Mr and Mrs Henry Riebersan in Maumice Jonpahi with additional fragments from Mr and Mrs J J Milan township and other details.
John G. Bothner a well known Fort Wayne resident died at 3 AM at his home 1020 Calhoun street after weeks of illness. Born May 16 1846 in Loecigen Germany he came to America in 1865 and settled in Fort Wayne. He ran a Calhoun street saloon from 1872 until five years ago and is survived by his widow and two children John G. Bothner Jr and Anna E. Bothner.
The eighth annual state encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans opens in Lafayette Indiana with 260 delegates and more arriving. William F Rank e presides in Bloomington official T J Louden absent due to his father's death. Leaders Engish and Harrison active, candidates Ranke and Zillmer for department commander, Fort Wayne and Terre Haute vying to host 1912 meeting.
The meeting featured Mrs. Clark outlining federation goals and women’s roles in school boards and library commissions. Mrs. Rose Carter urged the Parent-Teacher Club’s value and need, while Mrs. E. A. Knapp spoke on food sanitation and hygiene. A social hour followed with music by the Euterpean quartet and refreshments, then the election of a chairman.
A long list records multiple marriage licenses for local residents. Names include Fred C Meyers and Christina Thiele. Clyde E Harb and Mary P Herman. Sylvester C Kerlin and Ethel M Hilgemann. Fred R Hilgeman and Ellanore M Betzinger. Michael Kotilya and Bertha Kos. Martin J Roebel and Florence H Olinger. Clarence E Long and Grace H Snyder. Stephen A Sallot and Josephine G Herber. Peter J Cerita and Elsie A Wolf. Richard J Stamm and Katherine M Schuster. John B Fenner and Eva Gifford. Charles M Schlatter and Daisy E Wright. James S Danehy and Rosella C Langard. H Dickmeyer and Emma A Busse. Herman J Berghoff and Alice C King. August W Horstmeyer and Bertha C Bandt. Charles Spiegel and Edna M Jackson.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.