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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
4
The piece argues that sending drunkards to jail wastes money and fails to help. It urges Fort Wayne and Allen County to establish a cooperative farm for inebriates, where recovery benefits, self support, and humane treatment can thrive, with cost savings and moral gains.
The obituary recalls Carrie Nation as a radical temperance activist who faced ridicule and danger, using hatchet protests to challenge liquor laws in Kansas and across the nation. It notes her courage, devotion to right, and the broad reach of her campaigns from pulpit to stage. It also mentions a fiery abolitionist leader from Kansas whose martyrdom inspired Union troops and national sentiment.
The remark notes that bathers seek to frame Carrie Nation as a heroic parallel to the great anti slavery crusader, yet acknowledges the analogy while suggesting Mrs Nation will be judged more fairly with time.
The senate adopted Bristow's amendment to submit a federal supervised direct election plan for U S senators. Critics say federal ballot supervision provokes distrust in states and risks failing to reach three fourths ratification. The tie vote was broken by Vice President Sherman and Bristow’s stance is questioned as possibly designed to derail the reform.
The tribute for Cardinal Gibbons marking his priesthood golden jubilee and cardinalate silver jubilee drew praise from presidents and ranks across society. He is hailed as a powerful force for good whose patriotism and humanitarian efforts inspire progress beyond church lines. The celebration united diverse groups in honoring a prelate admired for lifting humanity.
The text argues direct election of senators is no longer an issue with Mr Lorimer who voted against it, claiming he never bothered to campaign. Hines boasted of it, the testimony proves it, and the people believe it, concluding the Lorimer vote settles the matter.
Analysis of farming as a business proposition using B. F. Harris’s Illinois farm case. Harris applied measured management, hired supervision, and direct communications to run a 320 acre operation with tile drainage, heavy feed costs, and rotation across five fields. The farm yielded $13,154.96 receipts and $6,500.70 profit last year, with aims to raise returns by over $3,000 this year.
W. E. D. Stokes hotel proprietor and horseman is shot in his West Eightieth Street apartment by Lilian Graham and Ethel Conrad. The women are in custody. three Japanese servants are witnesses. Stokes and his counsel give conflicting accounts of a demand for letters and a $25,000 payoff.
Washington June 13 The Senate 64 to 24 approves the Bristow resolution to push direct election of U S senators, shifting power to the states or federal level as the Borah plan is replaced. Vice President Sherman casts deciding vote amid tie threats. Lorimer’s vote helps passage. Conference looming on time place and manner of elections and state ratification.
Mr. Stokes testified he could not recall writing letters to Miss Graham. He described a scene with a large pad of blank writing paper suggesting an attempt to compel him to sign a statement. He recalled Miss Graham demanding 25,000 dollars as he visited the house penniless.
The senate narrowly advances the Bristow constitutional amendment after a complex roll call. Republicans Borah La Follette and Poindexter join many Democrats to pass the measure, while several Democrats including Bacon Johnson Bankhead Fischer oppose it. If the house agrees, states will be asked to ratify the amendment.
Liliam Graham and Ethel Conrad, charged with shooting W E D Stokes proprietor of the Ansonia hotel, were arraigned in West Side court. Hearings postponed as Stokes remains in hospital. Bail set at 25000 each but bondsmen absent. both remanded. Police affidavit cites statements by Graham and Conrad claiming culpability.
The Epworth League district executive committee arranged the program for the three day session to begin Tuesday June 27 in Portland. Local speakers include Rev. W A Griest Rev J K Cecil Rev C Co Travis and Ruth Ridenour with many Fort Wayne youths expected to attend.
Frances Grider filed affidavits against Elmer Harte and Walter Rabel in a provoke case heard by Justice Tancey. Harte was fined $1 and costs while Rabel was released without further action after testimony and evidence.
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