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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
4
The June 23 issue urges city police to curb early Fourth of July celebrations by Young America. It warns against premature noise and explosive displays harming property and public peace, calling for prompt enforcement to preserve safety and sanity before Independence Day.
The city plans a permanent civic committee to crystallize public sentiment and provide an executive body to undertake immediate improvements. It will complement the Commercial club and other civic groups, focusing on realizing the central aims of the civic revival and guiding public opinion into action.
President Taft proposes a constitutional amendment to define and authorize direct income taxation. He argues this settles the issue beyond court rulings and future reversals, insisting the government must have clear power in crisis to raise revenue without legal obstacle.
A fragmentary note on the Gould divorce case hints at social reflections and tensions within a strata of idle society. The piece critiques lingering attitudes toward marriage and property, underscoring the era’s moral and legal preoccupations with dissolution and reputational concerns.
The case centers on alimony of 250000 yearly demanded by a wife, with Howard Gould resisting on grounds of his wife's alleged misconduct. Witnesses describe heavy drinking and chaotic behavior, painting a portrait of a privileged marriage strained by scandal.
Reported cordial meeting between Nicholas II and William II aboard a Russian imperial yacht. The exchange emphasized firm friendship and peace between Russia and Germany, with both monarchs praising their traditional ties. The piece notes royal grandiloquence as a mask for hidden aims.
The complaint renews that Fort Wayne parks lack sufficient illumination at night. Swinney Lawton and McCulloch parks are especially dim, with shadows enabling misdoing. Better lighting and patrols, at little extra cost, would deter disorder and attract more visitors.
Wickersham contemplates a water-tight corporation tax law as Taft and Aldrich push for it to be on the books. He jokes about his burden and the need for a constitutionally sound bill that will withstand federal scrutiny and court challenges.
The letter funded by the New York Times and syndicated papers praised Taft while harshly denouncing the Democratic Party and southern democracy. Analysts condemn the opportunistic use of exPresident words to attack Bryan. Patrick Calhoun alleges the special prosecutor was bribed to target him, while San Francisco’s graft battles reveal prosecutions may fail but expose crucial facts for public knowledge.
Norbert Wiener, a Tufts College senior from Medford, Mass, has earned a bachelor of arts degree after completing a four year course in three years. The piece notes his early intellectual feats from age two onward and contrasts his precocity with current political and criminal cases.
A letter from Col. D. N. Foster on Fort Wayne park illumination is published with news that Mayor Hosey pushed the plan. The editorial welcomes the forthcoming lighting and urges better park police to deter undesirable characters, noting well lighted areas deter trouble.
A fragmented critique targets the lawyer cabinet and its chief amid debate on the income tax act. It references Philander Chase Knox Elihu Root and George Woodward Wickersham noting their prominence and roles in the federal justice department.
The article notes a six months’ campaign leading to a summer vacation, with county option earning the rest. About three-fourths of the state has become dry since the last December election, while large counties Marion Allen Vanderburg Vigo and St. Joseph show no test of sentiment. Anti saloon groups wait to build prestige from statewide gains and cautious leaders prefer strategic timing for future battles.
The author blames roadhouses and gambling for male ruin, cites a Mariор county deputy clerk’s embezzlement as due to such venues, and warns the public about moral decay. The column also critiques tariff rhetoric, praises Wright brothers tests at Fort Myer, and mocks government support for invention.
Samuel Untermeyer claims there has never been earnest effort to prosecute trusts in America. A United States judge disagrees, stating the government prosecutes in good faith and has made out its case against a wealthy alleged malefactor.
The piece laments Senators from western states over a failed plan to tax hides, arguing the duty would not benefit cattle raisers and would instead fund the beef trust. It questions the fairness of taxing ninety million people for the gains of grazing land owners who often trespass and acquired their lands through questionable means.
A fragmented message urges residents to revive civic spirit in various city areas. It stresses starting locally, following city ordinances and state statutes, and building public engagement where it is feasible. The emphasis is on practical steps over sweeping reform.
In recent weeks weeds have grown rank and lush. To improve health and looks, they are being cut down. This action highlights community efforts to maintain tidy outdoor spaces and reduce pests.
The dispatches warn of future celebrations that will surpass American losses at Bunker Hill with mass injuries and widespread destruction. It condemns the celebration of breaking diplomatic ties with George III as the modern fashion, foreshadowing brutal consequences.
The piece notes the Wright brothers resisted medal ceremonies speeches parades and fireworks and suggests they should resume their work rather than endure further public display. It comments on their preference for staying out of the limelight while remaining active and productive.
A dramatic note warns Lake county natives about Chicago’s influx to Roby race track and prize fight arenas. It flags gamblers, bunco artists, and city roughs flooding the area and calls for crowd inspection before crossing the line.
A northwest state interurban trolley disaster with about ten dead and many injured highlights flaws in light electric coach construction. The collision of two light cars, far smaller than steam coaches, shows insufficient shock resistance and raises safety concerns. Howard Gould’s lawyer asserts enough evidence to avoid his client testifying, while a public divorce case faces sharp critique of legal strategy.
A Washington observer notes that in twenty years population rose about 20 percent while federal expenditures increased roughly 170 percent. The disparity underscores the nation's rapid expansion and the burden of government outlays on a growing country.
A collage of items covers an Arctic talk between Czar and Kaiser amid war-game prep by the British navy. Cuba vows not to pay a 400 million debt while a new government looms, and a Russian shell test spurs naval optics. Warrick county votes dry as Wright brothers recall Dayton days amid a fractured Gould divorce hearing.
The column links China’s railway ambitions to American financing and hints at tariffs shaping Filipino industry. It notes the Harriott man named Harrriman’s possible death, predicting limited global impact and ongoing financial tremors.
A political inquiry questions whether ultra conservative voices will back an income tax amendment as a safe and sane proposal under William Howard Taft. The discourse centers on how cautious reformers align with Taft’s reputation and the era’s fiscal politics.
Frank Gould, Howard Gould and Anna Gould prepare a twenty minute family stunt to tour vaudeville circuits. The act titled How Society is Shocked or What Some Women Know aims to showcase a dramatic specialty and appeal to audiences with a social satire format.
Witnesses allege Kathy Gould hid jigge water cocktails smoked Scotch highballs brandy jiggers and straight red likker aboard. The report notes no record of her seeing any moving jungle pictures on the wall.
The piece recalls Nels Aldrich is set to revise the tariff, not Taft, and discusses historical tariff reforms. It mentions Indiana bankers planning a Fort Wayne residency, jokes about public figures, and a dismissive tone toward rapid changes including a joke about Governor Marshall’s title.
A brief local note praises Mrs Howard Gould as the standout figure in her block while noting that William Howard Taft remains the U S president, not Aldrich, highlighting local pride and national leadership in a playful contrast.
The Commissioner of the Superior Court of Allen County will offer for private sale on July 24 1909 between 10 am and 4 pm two parcels of land in Allen County Indiana. The first is the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in section 30 township 29 north range 12 east containing 40 25 acres. The second parcel measures about 18 acres and lies from section 31 township 29 north range 12 east, beginning at the northwest corner and running to the quarter mile line and back to the beginning.
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