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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
4
Finley challenges wage cut inquiry by IC C and labor
W. W. Finley, president of the Southern railway, asks the interstate commerce commission and the commissioner of labor to intervene under the Erdmann act as railroads consider operating wage reductions. He asserts the move will be accepted by both sides, signaling a showdown amid Congressional wage scrutiny.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
W. W. Finley
Southern Railway
Southern
Finley
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Conmissioner of
Erdmann
Bradley Victory Ends Beckham Rule In Kentucky Senate Fight
William Q Bradley's election to the Kentucky Senate ends the Beckham machine era. Four Democrats bolted to Bradley after a protracted deadlock, signaling a repudiation of Beckham's control and a rebuke to bossism. The outcome marks a turning point for the state’s Democratic party and militant civic sentiment.
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William QO. Bradley
United States Senate
Kentucky
Bradley
Moj
United Sigios Smaiee McCreary
Megerinv
Beehnan
Beckham
Bradiey
Goebel
Young Beckham
McCreary
Noember
Fort Wayne Dale Association Trusts Mayor Hosey Assurance
The committee of the Fort Wayne Dale Association stands by Mayor Hosey, reaffirming their confidence and endorsing his assurances amid ongoing disputes.
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Fort Wayne Dale Association
Hosey
Fort Wayne Mayor vows strict Sunday saloon enforcement
The article notes Mayor Hosey denies any change in closing orders and pledges to enforce Sunday saloon laws vigorously with the police. He says there has been no leniency promised and offenders will be punished, urging saloonkeepers to comply or face consequences.
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Fort Wayne
Hosey
Governor Hanly links alcohol laws to drop in Indiana murder totals
The Indianapolis News reports Governor Hanly’s office summary showing a decline in murder convictions in Indiana from 1904 to 1907. Convictions fell from 164 in 1904 to 42 in 1997 with several inmates sentenced for manslaughter, amid saloon closing enforcement on Sundays and holidays.
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Indianapolis News
Hanly
Indiana
State Reformatory
Sre Che
Teporns
Haniv
Io Sue
Taidiana
Ccelendar
Santy
Amt
Fovernor
Roosevelt Warns on Water Power Monopolies and Rivers
President Roosevelt, in a message transmitting the preliminary report of the national waterways commission, warns that monopolies controlling water power threaten daily life and criticizes attempts to avoid government regulation. He notes a push to control the Mississippi Valley and urges attention to river development versus costly railroad expansion.
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Congress
National Waterways Commission
Roosevelt
Great
Middle West
Mississippi Valley
United States
Inland waterways push calls for lasting public works
The message warns against perpetual water rights for corporations and urges inland waterway improvements across the nation. It argues that repurchasing water rights will begin in the east and spread west, and urges persistent public support with energetic, nationwide backing.
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Middle West
National Waterways Movement
Better Garbage Service Policy Backed by Fort Wayne Council
The Fort Wayne city council committee on contracts and franchises will review the city garbage contract. The editorial urges improved service and stricter enforcement of alley cleanliness regulations to protect health and curb dissatisfactions with sanitation. It calls for diligence in applying rules citywide.
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Public Service
Fort Wayne
Widow Penfield Distributes Wealth After Nuptials
Mrs. Wrightsman Walker Penfield, formerly Miss Weightman, gives generous bequests to benevolent causes and loyal relatives after her wedding. A faction of relatives receives nothing, while Mr Walter Courtland Penfield gains a trusted counsel and partner in life’s crises.
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Frederick Courtland Penfield
Anna M. Walker
Miss Weightman
Weightman Walker Penfield
Weightman
Wrightsman Walker Penfieldes
Roosevelt Courage Sparks Cabinet Clash In Durable Debate
The piece questions President Roosevelt’s resolve and actions after railing at wage reductions by railways, noting cabinet opposition and seeking clarity on his true political allegiance to Taft and the direction of his influence on the administration.
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Maine
Roosevelt
Taft
Treasury Reports February Deficit Narrows With Last Day Surplus
The treasury closed February with an 8.56 million dollar deficit, larger than expected. An unexpected 0.5 million surplus on February 28 reduced the shortfall from over 9 million. Total receipts were 48.32 million versus 58.93 million a year ago, despite one extra day. Internal revenue fell to 18.50 million from 20.51 million, while customs receipts were noted.
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Federal
Treasury Department
Fiscal Deficit Widens As February Shortfall Grows
The monthly and yearly figures show a worsening fiscal gap with February surplus turning into a deficit of $16.8 million versus last year. For the year to date the department sits about $27.25 million in the red, roughly $68 million behind March of last year, while Congress appears to make little effort at economy amid a $15.0 million pork barrel public buildings package.
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Congress
Despairing Chicago anarchist incident sparks debate on liberty and law
The writer laments a youth who, recently from Kishineff, died after attempting a desperate act against the law. He condemns anarchist influence and calls for stricter action against incendiary propaganda that fuels violent impulses.
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Chicago
Kishineff
Russia
Averbuch
Czolgoss
Chicago presses crackdown on anarchists after police chief attack
In Chicago a vigorous police campaign targets anarchists after an attempted life attack on Police Chief Sippy. The force notes rising activity among local groups since the Haymarket riot of May 1886 and intends broad suppression of incendiaries to calm the city and deter propagandists of murder nationwide.
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Sippy
Chicago
Shippy
Haymarket
New York to Paris Auto Race May Not Use Siberian Route
The report recounts racers planning a Pacific liner start from San Francisco to Japan then Chefoo to Singapore, with a sea route via the Indian Ocean Suez to the Mediterranean. It notes possible alternative northern access via New York and Cherbourg to save time and money.
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Indiana
New York
Paris
San Francisco
Japan
Singapore
Indian Ocean
Suez Canal
Mimenitee
Mediterranean
Cherbourg
Blackmail and kidnap rings prompt national crime alarm
Police circles gossip about Italian and Sicilian anarchists blackmailing and kidnapping across cities. The nation faces renewed calls to act before violent crimes like the Denver priest murder case escalate. Public safety demands urgent, coordinated action.
Third term boosters open Washington campaign HQ
Roosevelt third term supporters have launched campaign offices in Washington and push for a fourth term in the White House. The boomer faction presses the issue, aiming to entangle the president in broad questions while questioning his independence and honesty.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Congressmen Dalzell Shapes Tariff Revision Timing
The high priest of protection Congressman Dalzell assures the country a tariff revision is likely but not before the election. He does not specify how long after the election it should come, yet the implication is that a longer wait is preferable.
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Dunlzell
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Minority shareholders sue to oust district attorney in New York
A group of Met ropolitan street railway minority shareholders press Governor Hughes to remove District Attorney Jerome in a bid to shut down his office. They allege more than twenty-five charges against the DA, outlining misconduct and abuse of power.
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Metropolitan Street Railway
New York
Jerome
Hughes
Watson Attacks and Labor Defenders Clash Over Corruption Claims
The piece questions why reforms under Jerome fail to prosecute rich male factor insurers and Metro railway raiders, noting curiosity about Watson and labor leader John W. Hays defending him. Hays warns of biased motives behind attacks and the Watson movement gains attention amid labor tensions.
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Metropolitan Railway
Jerome
Wiley links youth liquor taste to mollycoddle fate
Dr H W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry says youths who do not cultivate a taste for liquor are doomed to mollycoddle ways. He argues that those who take action drink whisky and that hard drinkers live by a harsh rule of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Anarchy Lesson Remembered in Chicago Threat Case
The Chicago police chief and anarchists who attacked him are cited as proof that murder cannot be justified. The author argues such attackers forfeit liberty after attempting to kill public officials and recalls an old Chicago episode from November eleventh twenty years ago.
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Chicago
Shippy
Mayor’s Sunday closing orders challenged by defiant locals
The article notes Mayor Hosey denies altering Sunday closing orders while residents and businesses modify them for themselves. It cites a strong police force and a municipal court as tools to enforce the mayor’s stance, implying a formal clash over order compliance.
Senate raval committee hears on navy’s value and future
Experts and patriots testify that the navy should be modern fighting ships rather than costly tubs. Critics mock sensational journalism while awaiters note no proof of war requires comfort in the navy’s current purchases.
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Senate Raval Committee
Tlad
Senate
Thorgn
Diplomatic Missive on Pacific Involvement and Manchuria
An exiled or informal letter discusses engaging government actors to influence the China Manchuria situation. It mentions cordial though restrained sympathy and notes a prior arrangement with Mir Matsuvaito's government. It also references Admiral Evans and the Pacific fleet, noting cautious promotion plans without playful aims.
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Manchuria
Ching
Mir
Matsuvaito
Evans
Pacific
British Suffering Suffragettes Gain Small First Reading Victory
The House of Commons passed the enfranchisement bill on first reading and shelved further action for the session. While not full victory for the militant suffragettes, the symbolic step marks partial progress in their cause despite arrests and jail terms.
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House of Commons
Convention Puzzled Over Foraker Dick Mentions
The Tift state convention in Ohio debates whether to accord complimentary mention to Generals Foraker and Dick. Immediate outlook is to ignore them with no Foraker contender and no favorable word for Farake y. No mourning or regret observed. the situation appears dead.
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Ohio
Foraker
Farakey
Dark cloud of coal strike hints at April opening
The notice frames a looming coal miners strike as imminent, with the first day of April named as the likely start rather than November, suggesting a seasonal shift in labor action. It underscores uncertainty yet pins down a concrete date for planning.
Dowager Empress Elevates Confucius to First Class Deity
An imperial edict from the dowager empress of China elevates Confucius to first class deity status and commands worship of the sage. The edict signals a high ceremonial honor and official endorsement of Confucian reverence across the realm.
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China
Confucius
Old Psin and Dowager Confucius on the Job Questioned
The passage argues that if old Psin can handle a task, there is little need to discuss Confucius who died twenty four centuries ago. It suggests replacing the strongminded dowager with herself in the role to fulfill the same purpose.
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Confucius
Submarine deal fallout clouds naval committee inquiry
A columnist predicts ill effects from the naval affairs committee’s submarine stance, suggesting public opinion was steered by accelerators of opinion and Jesuitlike tactics rather than genuine public input. The Shah of Persia is noted as cautious amid plots to depose him, with Mohammed Ali Mirza cited as a skilled player in political maneuvering.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Persia
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Foraker Bill Aims Reenlistment for Brownsville Men
Senator Foraker introduces a bill to reenlist black soldiers dismissed after the Brownsville riot if they prove they did not participate. The piece casts the move as justice but hints it may be a last gasp as dissolution tests proceed and preparations for a major political funeral unfold.
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Foraker
Brownsville
Indiana Democrats vie for governor nomination
More men seek the Democratic nomination than the Republican for governor in Indiana. Seven good Democrats are in the race as the party looks for capable and inspiring leadership to win the campaign.
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Indiana
Immigration Decline in Early Year Passenger Flows
For January and February this year 109151 third class passengers left for Europe while 32260 arrived in the United States, compared with 88184 in early 1907, a drop of 55571.
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United States
Europe
Congress plans surprise for Fighting Bob Evans at Golden Gate
Congress intends a small gesture for Fighting Bob Evans as his fleet nears the Golden Gate harbor. A vice admiral’s commission could be ready if ships do not fail. A Surprising fleet rumor near the Sandwich Islands is noted, while a lingering liar from Mole St. Nichols era remains at Chefco.
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Congress
Bob Evans
Autet
Golden Gate
Fighting Boy
Sandwich Islands
Mole St. Nichols
Chefco
Tait Faces Calumny and Rivalry Amid Threats
Managers of Tait identify ene mies using calumny while Bryan counters with money. We expect the two sides to converge as Randolph Wearsi observes, amid intense rivalries and looming conflicts.
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Tait
Bryan
Yon Willian
Llone
Randolph Wearsi
Senate enmates sail politics report on Brownsville fray
The senate committee on military affairs will report complete justification of the president's course in the Brownsville incident. It will present to Senator Foraker details outraging public sentiment, framing the event as a savage desecration.
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Senate
Ohio
Brownsville
Senator Foraker
Time to guard priests in sacred offices
Time to shorten the tether of archists in this country when it is found necessary to guard priests in the performance of their sacred offices at the altar.
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Achar
Former Fort Wayne Woman Dies in Maine at 79
Mrs. Eleanor Bailey Little, once of Fort Wayne and sister of Mrs. C. J. Gorham, died Friday at her Kennebunk Maine home aged about 79. Her father Peter P. Bailey was Fort Wayne postmaster and the family lived near the Page Printing site. A brother, Lieut. Col. Hobart P. Bailey, led U S forces at San Juan Porto Rico, another brother Col. Clarence Reiley, U S A., is retired in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Little
Mort Wayne
Kennebunk
Maine
Little
Eleanor Bailey
C. J. Gorham
Peter P. Bailey
Fort Wayne
Washington and
Clinton Streets
Page Printing Company
Hobart P. Bailey
United States
San Juan
Porto Rico
Clarence Reiley
Chicago
Big class of Elks to be admitted Friday at Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne lodge No. 155 B P Q E will admit twenty or more candidates Friday with degree work starting at 2 30 in the afternoon A special exemplification of the work will be held and a social session will close the meeting.
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Fort Wayne Lodge No. 155
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Promoted for Children
A vintage ad touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough and bronchial trouble. It emphasizes a pleasant taste gentle laxative action and phlegm expulsion. Sold by Meyer Bros Co across three drug stores on Calhoun Street with a listed contact.
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Meyer. Bros. Co
Calhoun Street
Farm accident claims life of Frank Kime at Kime farm
Frank T. Kime aged 22 was killed in a woods accident on the Kime farm six miles southeast of Churubusco. A limb from a falling tree struck him in the back of the head as he and his uncle Park Jones were cutting timber. He died at 4 39 p m before surgeons could reach the home. He is survived by his parents and siblings.
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Frank T. Kime
James T. Kime
Eel River Township
Kime
Churubusco
Park Jones
Certified refund offer for Folex Honey and Tar
A card states druggists are authorized to refund money if Folex Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent serious results, and protect against pneumonia and consumption. Mentions no opiates and a yellow package. urges to refuse substitutes. Dreier & Bro.
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Folex
Dreier & Bro
Eleven Applicants Take County Teacher License Exam
Eleven applicants from across the district took an exam for county school teachers licenses as no diploma is shown. Papers will go to Indianapolis for correction and successful candidates face a twelve week training and state teacher exam. Superintendent Study also examined seven for professional licenses enabling principal or superintendent eligibility. Seventy five applicants for licenses took exams with H G Felger, who worked through the day and will report soon.
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Ut. N
Indianapolis
Sehical
Supt
H. G. Felger
How Cough Germs Multiply and Airway Relief
A historical health block explains that during a cold the mucous membranes swell and germs, especially pneumonia bacteria, multiply in the airways. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to soothe the passage, stop the cough, and expel mucus from the system, while advising against substitutes.
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Lodgwent
Foley
X Ray Cures Appendicitis Discovery Publicized
New York physician Dr. Charles Harvey Archibald announces a method using Roentgen rays to treat appendicitis. He reports private successes and says four to six applications over five to six hours relieve swelling and pain without surgery. The doctor claims redirection of blood flow and calls the approach simple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Archibald
New York
Charles Harvey Archibald
Archibald
Tam
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Prevents Consumption
Thousands perish yearly from consumption but Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised to cure obstinate coughs and expel the cold from the system. The ad claims it prevents consumption and pneumonia and notes Dreier & Bro. as sellers.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Worms and seeds aid foresters say American naturalist
Earthworms and squirrels may help forestry the American naturalist suggests. Dry maple seeds enter worm burrows sprout there and some likely survive in moist seasons, aiding forest propagation.
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad With Guaranteed Relief
An advertisement declares ManZan Pile Remedy priced at 60 cents and guaranteed. It promises ready for use relief after one application for any form of piles and notes availability at Meyer Bros Co and three drug stores on Calhoun Street with contact number 602 902 1424.
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Meyer ‘Bros.Co
Calhoun Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. Hays
Knights of Labor
Congressman Watson
John W. Havs
Kennebunk, Maine
ELKS
Frank Kime
Fallig Tree
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