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E. A. EK
Hackett
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
4
Indiana Democrats nominate fresh faces for state offices
The Indianapolis convention presents a slate of little known men, praised for character and ability, pledged to honest administration. It notes gaps in law enforcement stance while urging a stronger stand for law obedience and liquor reform, citing Ohio as a model for law and order gains.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Democratic Party
Ohio
Public sentiment drives demand for stronger, lawful state order
The year shows clear public demand for stronger measures and healthier, law abiding conditions across the state. Citizens express rising aspirations for better governance and applications of law to improve daily life.
Morr for Congress Named by Twelfth District Democrats
The Twelfth district Democratic convention unanimously nominated Dr. John W. Morr of Albion for Congress. The report lauds Morr for hard work, organization, and a vigorous door to door campaign, noting his frank direct style and potential to rally voters despite limited oratorical gifts.
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John W. Morr
Albion
Congress
Twelfth
Morr
Mortell
Bryan Movement Draws Nationwide Democratic Surge
The text notes a broad rise in democratic sentiment across the United States centered on William J. Bryan, marking a decisive shift in American politics and signaling a major political realignment.
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United States
William J
Bryan Emerges as United Democratic Hope for 1900
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan as a dominant national figure whose renewed candidacy could rally the Democratic Party. It cites Henry Watterson backing Bryan, endorsements from Missouri and Iowa, and strong enthusiasm at state conventions, highlighting a growing, unified movement and Bryan’s strengthened stature.
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Bryan
Henry Watterson
Indiana
Missouri
St. Louis
Nebraska Statesman
Mr. Bryan
Butcher fined for Sunday sales as Fort Wayne saloons ignore law
A southside butcher opened Sunday for a customer and was fined a dollar with costs, the penalty suspended, and ordered to close on Sundays. The piece contrasts his fate with two hundred Fort Wayne saloons that operate on the regular Sunday schedule without challenge from authorities.
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Southside
Fort Wayne
Aspirants Seek Republican Nominations in Allen County
Republican hopefuls for Allen County offices emerge with renewed speed after a strong showing in recent elections. The piece argues that a larger field helps select the highest quality candidates, ensuring competent public administration despite uncertain election results.
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Allen County
Packers Rally as Federal Exposures Spark Defense Line
The Chicago packers appear to regroup after recent government disclosures. They plan to reassure the public that nothing is amiss and to deny any wrongdoing in the recent fortnight.
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Chicago Packers
Clean up in Chicago packing houses alarms national reform drive
A Chicago packing house cleanup is underway with aims to establish sanitary conditions and fix foul practices. The push includes federal and state action to enforce laws, as governors curb prize fighting and end lynching in several states. Public vigilance is urged to sustain reform and prevent a relapse into old abuses.
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Youchsafe
Chicago
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Bryan favored by 1896 era Cleveland political figures
Hon. David R. Francis and Hon. William F. Vilas, linked to the Palmer Buckner movement, endorse William J. Bryan for the 1898 Democratic nomination. Cleveland reportedly leans toward Bryan, while Bryan himself says he must think before replying. The piece portrays a hopeful sunrise for the national Democracy as factions coalesce.
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David R. Francis
William F. Vilas
Cleveland
Palmer-Buckner
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Berlin
Washington’s congress hampered by balls theaters and teas
The piece laments a distracted Congress in Washington, noting ball games theaters and afternoon teas draw members away from sessions. It recalls moments when a grandstand was removed to secure a quorum and police were needed to arrest lawmakers found in places around the capital.
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Washington
Cannon
District of Columbia
Philadelphia
Postal Union congress outcome at Rome on letters and cards
The Rome congress kept five cent international letters, doubled the single ounce rate, cut three cents per extra ounce, allowed writing on the left half of picture postal cards, and approved five cent postal coupons. Also, Day campaigns against corporate rule painted the president as a tyrant, while Syracuse University finances are framed as exposing corporate soullessness.
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Postal Union Congress
Rome
Day
United States
Syracuse University
Restrictions on meat trade in Germany described
The excerpt notes restrictions under which butchers and packers operate in Germany. If they kill an animal before inspection they are caught and the carcass is seized and burned. The text cites two experiences as lessons.
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Germany
Inside the Beef Trade Fraud and Borges Case Ahead of Exile
The text describes meat inspection practices with labeling to guarantee purity and mentions Ferdinand Borges and W. D. Owen in a Boston trial. It asserts Borges aided a large scale theft scheme causing extensive losses and implies Owen was the mastermind behind the Ubero Plantation theft, with Owen's whereabouts unknown and return unlikely.
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Boston
Ferdinand Borges
W. D. Owen
Borges
Owen
United States
The Hoosier Debuts as Indiana Democratic Organ
The Hoosier is a new weekly newspaper in Indianapolis designed to serve Indiana Democrats as a capital city organ after the suspension of the Indianapolis Sentinel. Prominent Democrats are among its incorporators, with management under W. B. Westlake. The initial issue features aggressive editorial writing and contributions by Hon. John W. Kern and others.
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The
Hoosier
Indianapolis
Democracy of
Indiana
Indianapolis Sentinel
W. B. Westlake
John W. Kern
Democrats of
Western democracy moves to Bryan nomination momentum
The piece notes near unanimous backing for William Jennings Bryan as the presidential nominee. Missouri's state convention strengthened the push with Former Governor Francis and other leaders voicing unambiguous support. Indiana Ohio Illinois and other central western states are expected to join, boosting Bryan’s national standing.
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Bryan
Missouri
Francis
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
West
Col
Public Figures and Politics: Elusive Baker and Potter’s Britain Views
The article notes Cigarette Baker dodging a $3,000 reward in a bribery case linked to Indiana's last legislature and advises young entrants to stay "on the level." It also reports Bishop Potter's critique of Anglo American relations and argues the president should bear travel costs or have them paid by the treasury, avoiding company-paid trips.
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Baker
Indiana
Hanly
Pat” Crowe
Crowe
Senator Elkins Could End Debate With Rate Bill Remark
A conservative pundit notes Senator Elkins might cut time in debate by declaring the entire rate bill a monumental folly, arguing the remark would settle the dispute without altering his views.
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Elkins
Little Delaware Ends Addicks Bid for Senate
Fragmentary text notes Delaware ends Addicks candidacy for the United States Senate while hinting at lingering opposition from Addickststh. details remain unclear.
Allen County Democrats back Hoffman for chairmanship
Democrats in Allen county elect B. G. Hoffman as chair to ensure clean capable management and aggressive methods. The new chairman inspires strong confidence, signaling victory with a strong county ticket and energetic leadership.
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B. G. Hoffman
Allen County
Railroad President Cassatt Faces Stock Ownership Scrutiny
President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad admits owning stocks in several corporations that do business with his lines. He says he purchased the holdings long ago and paid cash. The disclosure may subject him to disdain from subordinates who witnessed favors being distributed.
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Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Cassatt
Congress Races to End of Session Avoiding Fresh Fights
Republican leaders in Congress, urged by the nearing session’s end, steer cautiously to dodge legislative strife rather than push remaining laws. The aim is to finish without further clashes, though achieving this may prove harder than hoped.
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Congress
Tariff Cost Weighs Heavily on American Consumers
The New York Reform Club circular claims protective tariffs force Americans to pay 1.5 billion dollars more yearly than government revenue. It calls much of the excess graft for trusts and protected interests, equating the burden to 100 dollars per average family.
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New York Reform Club
Beef Packers Face New Scrutiny on Prices
The article notes beef packers avoiding a price control conspiracy charge with a new development while insurance companies deny any involvement, prompting renewed public skepticism about industry conduct and motives.
Reading Railroad Thanks ICC Probes for Clean Coal Ties
Amid scrutiny by the Interstate Commerce Commission Brother Spaer reads that his Reading Railroad enjoys solid relations with coal companies. The text suggests relief that these ties are not tainted by investigation or suspicion.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Brother Spaer
Reading Railroad
Indictment Promises Greater Legal Wins, Notable Yet
A New York grand jury indictment of two Mutual Life Insurance officials is seen as a hopeful sign of bigger court actions to come. In Kentucky a packing firm pled guilty to selling adulterated meat, paying 125 dollars plus costs after claiming the meat was misrouted from Ohio.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Kentucky
Ohio
Probing Era of Investigation Across Industries
The period is hailed as an era of investigation spanning life insurance Standard Oil and coal graft and packing house methods. Analysts say probes arrived at the right moment, with conditions suggesting urgency in exposing abuses.
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Standard Oil
Global Civic Federation Proposed by Washington Leaders
Washington diplomats and statesmen advocate creating an international civic federation with offices in major political centers. The plan envisions representatives from the Interparliamentary Union the press business and labor groups forming a broad coalition for global governance.
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Washington
Interparliamentary Union
New York Senators Replaced In Senate Shakeup
The article notes New York’s absence in the United States Senate as Depew is no longer viewed as a member and Platt left for his New York farm after a dispute over keeping express companies out of the rate bill for common carriers. General Miles awaited vindication, which he finally received after his previous remarks on the integrity of canned beef.
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New York
United States Senate
Depew
Platt
Express
Cross-Country Culinary Labels Defy Expected Origins
The public, used to Havana cigars from Connecticut or Pennsylvania, remains unshaken by a discovery that Canadian cheese hails from Indiana, Bigin butter from Minnesota, and New Jersey chickens originate in Iowa.
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Indiana
Minnesota
New Jersey
Iowa
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
King Alfonso Predicts Death at Post Amid War Talk
King Alfonso says he expects to die at his post. The remark recalls a prior dispatch from General Stoessel from Port Arthur signaling similar resolve during the siege.
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Alfonso
Stoessel
Port
Arthur
Why Worry About Your Children
A vintage ad extols Malta-Vita as the ideal Summer food for children and all ages. It praises rich nutrition, easy digestion, and benefits to blood and vitality, recommending a bowl with milk or cream and fruit for breakfast and claiming grocers sell it at 10 cents.
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Malta
Governor Warfeld Favored for Senate Vacancy
The capital reports Governor Warfeld is most favored to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Gorman's death, with a likely announcement naming a successor for the Senate seat.
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Warfeld
Gorman
Brewers Rally at Indianapolis Convention Targets Anti-Saloon League
The United States Brewers association in convention at Indianapolis attacked the Anti-Saloon League with energy. Yet the brewers did not intend to send bouquets to their foes as a result of the confrontation.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Indianapolis
Brewers
Packers Face Grim Congress Debate as Court Convicts
In tense days for the packers Congress fights and a Kansas City federal court convicts many major players of violating interstate commerce laws.
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Congress
Kansas City
Burglary Suspect Promises Lesson After Alarm Break-In
A Chicago thief who damaged a window and failed to read the warning about an electric burglar alarm vows to study reading to avoid future incidents. He says he will be on the safe side after this mistake.
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Chicago
President Cassatt fires Boyer over clerk’s large savings
The report notes President Cassatt of Pennsylvania dismissed Mr. Boyer. It mentions a chief clerk earning $225 monthly who saved about $46,000 in three years, implying the sum might be a minor issue to him.
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Cassatt
Pennsylvania
Boyer
Former Russian Premier Expresses Pessimism
M. Witte, the former Russian premier, is reported to feel very pessimistic at this time yet seems to miss a chance to take relief in being personally out of the situation.
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M. Witte
Burton Clings to Seat Amid Uncertain Departure
The Kansas statesman resisted resignation, clinging to his position as long as possible to avoid being pushed out, illustrating his peculiar methods and stubborn tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Burton
Kansas Statesman
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement Claim
An advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding symptoms with a refund offer if it fails in 14 days. The note also mentions England’s control of 3,300,000 square miles of African territory.
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England
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