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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

4

Roosevelt and Taft feud outlined in Sentinel column

The column critiques Roosevelt and Taft campaigns, arguing for nationwide preferential primaries to restore party government. It praises the South Bend Tribune on its fortieth anniversary, lauding its journalism and community role, and muses on Antarctic exploration rumors surrounding Scott and Amundsen.

South Bend Tribune Fred B. Miller Elmer Crockett Crockett Fred A. Miller Tribune Sentinel Indiana

Smoke Nuisance Pinpoints Fort Wayne Cooperation Needs

The Civic Improvement Association's technical committee seeks broad support to abolish coal smoke. Reducing smoke cuts fuel waste and costs, prevents corrosion, and lowers household burdens. The effort promises twofold benefits for Fort Wayne by easing expenses and improving living conditions through practical cooperation.

Civic Ha Provement Association Fort Wayne Techmiead Committee

Moose Industrial School Planned for Fort Wayne

The formal lodge of the Order of Moose aims to establish an industrial school in central Fort Wayne. The local lodge has secured pledges and taken an option on a site, seeking general city cooperation to raise funds. The project promises educational benefits, regional influence, and potential economic development, urging Fort Wayne not to miss the opportunity.

Fovmal Lodge Order of Aloose Creat Auras Fort Wayne United States Moose

Preferential primaries and Roosevelt Taft factions

The merits of the preferential primary in presidential contests lie not in current partisan divisions between Roosevelt and Taft factions but in its value as a measure of popular government. Colonel Roosevelt and his supporters advocate its use as a broader expression of public choice.

Roosevelt Taft Republican Party

Polar explorers duel over pole claims in heated memory

The article recalls Peary and Cook competing for polar supremacy as Scott and Amundsen vie for the South Pole. It notes Danish confirmation of Cook’s arctic reach, while British sentiment shifts from jealousy to disappointment in the Cook Peary rivalry.

Peary Doe Cook Captain Scott South Pole Towers Amuundsen Inttre Arctic Pole Great Britain

Winter hardships in mills prompt underwear shortage claim

A Philadelphia witness told a congressional hearing that children of operatives endured severe winter conditions without underwear. She cited 1179 workers with only four having underwear, noting these workers toiled in a woolen mill as Chairman Stanley pressed for smoother bill timing.

Te Lawrence Philadelphia Stanley

You Gotta Quick Kickin My Dave Arrow

A quirky read notes a nation’s appetite for a rising craze and hints at contingencies where a fictional remedy becomes a countermeasure to a lively urban past time. The passage reads as a playful reflection on cultural wit and timing.

Dave Arrow

Supreme court ruling risks public with price control over patented goods

The piece argues a Supreme Court decision granting patentees control over selling prices threatens public welfare. It decries Chief Justice White's minority view as warning of oppressive potential and urges swift congressional action to amend the law before further harm occurs.

Supreme Court White Congress Wight

Commission Finds Fault With Chicago Police Force

A commission or inquiry body reports ongoing issues within Chicago police. The repeated findings suggest persistent problems in conduct or efficiency, with calls for accountability and reform continuing as standard practice.

Roosevelt Republicans Elect District Organizer In Fort Wayne

Louis N. Litman of Lagrange was chosen district organizer at the Roosevelt Republican gathering in Fort Wayne. The meeting endorsed Roosevelt over Taft, aimed to mobilize six Indiana counties, and featured Col. Foster and J Roscoe Fertich among speakers. Fred Landis was absent due to his mother’s illness.

Louis N. Litman Lagrange Roosevelt Republican Fort Wayne John Clapman Columbia City Rerick E. V. Harris W. C. Geake Allen County Litman Roosevelt Twelfth Court House Patt Theodore Roosevelt Col. Dln. Foster Lee J. Tfartzell Charles S. Bush J. Roscoe Fertich Indianapolis Landis Fred Landis Logansport Austin W. Stulis Chicago Frederick Landis Hartzell Taft A. Frisinger Angola Steuben Louis Fertich Go Bowi Indiana Warren G. Sayre Republican Party Columbus Uncle Sam Bar Germany Bey

Counties to Organize For County GPA

AW. AL Relsex announced plans linking legal technicalities to a wall card concept aiding county governance. Counties arranged a timetable with Whitley Steuben Laurenc e Noble Prukiy and Aflen districts meeting in the evenings to perfect organization this afternoon.

Pleeimy Cag AL Relsex Daieiv Jane Teothe Mars Cts Tor Coutdy Whitley Steuben County

Antoinette Court of Foresters Instituted in St Mara parish

Twenty nine women of St Mara parish joined the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters forming Antoinette Court at St Mara's school. Mrs Rittman of Chiedou led the initiation with Neo STI as the new court, officers to be elected and installed tonight. Members listed include Mrs John McArdle and Mrs Thomas Ate Wieran among charter signatories. John McArdie named medical examiner for the city.

St Mara Dueve Ot Foresters Antoiette Court Neo Sti St. Marex’s Bath Resell. Rittman Chiedou Ehied Onder Rittman Wes Joseph Zurluch Order John McArdle Thomas Ate Wieran Frank Fuderspiel Clem App Martin App Albert Alter George Meyer Leonora Kahlbacher Loretta Ankenbruck Jarumn Kramer Elenore Reinhard Istella Root Mary May Annie Raver Rosella Catherine Brown Grice Barnett John McArdie Merdival

Fall on Sidewalk Causes Injuries to Miller and Pranger

Alan Miller of 1203 Staphlet street fractured a leg above the knee after a sidewalk fall and was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. Aged eight, Pranger of 1217 Ohio street also fell, suffering a deep scalp gash.

Alan Miller Staphlet Street St.oseph’s Hospital Pranger Ohio Street

Money Hidden Under Coal Box Burned In Stove Incident

Charles Wybourn placed eighty dollars under a coal box wrapped in old newspaper to deter theft. Florence Wybourn moved the box while cleaning, swept out the contents onto a dustpan and burned them in the stove. Police were notified. she claimed not to have seen the money and suggested it may have already been burned.

Charles Wybourn Flor Wybourn

Roosevelt campaign efforts organize district meeting in Port Wayne

The Roosevelts push campaign activity in Whitley county as district headquarters for the Twelfth District is to open in Port Wayne. Mir Stults and local leaders plan meetings and distribution of literature while allies prevail in organizing the Roosevelt movement in the city this week.

Hoos Welt Mir Stults Tony Teoimake Lagrane Nanager Mounkhiy Port Wawie Mir. Litiain Roov Wandeel Tagrange WC. Gerke Roosevelt Amen Whitley County

William J Green 85 Suffers No Fracture After Fall

William J Green aged 85 suffered a fall at his son’s home at 1222 Washington Boulevard West. Doctors report no fracture of the right testicle and state he is not seriously harmed. Despite age, Green is described as remarkable and expects to be about again shortly.

Mr. Taft Taft Taft Bureau Gath Askalon Washington Way Ananias Club Stimson Meyer International Harvester Chicago Roosevelt Dison Middle West George W. Perkins Medill McCormick Mr. Roosevelt Perkins Washington Wall Theo White House William J. Green Dillas Foo Crreen Washington Boualevard West

Former Columbia City resident dies in Iowa with varied wills

Mrs. Alex McTugh, formerly of Columbia City Indiana, died at her home in Sioux City Iowa. Early will named John Myers of Sioux City as sole beneficiary, later will left 200000 to John Royers and 50000 to another friend. Estate valued at 250000. No blood relatives.

Columbia City Ind Mareh Alex McTtugh Sivas City Iowa John Myers Sioux City WE. Mivers John Royers Tits City

Couple Injured as Streetcar Strikes Buggy in City

Mr and Mrs Fred Bode living near the city were pitched from their buggy at the intersection of Clay and Columbia streets Saturday evening when a street car struck the conveyance. The buggy was wrecked but the couple escaped serious injuries.

Fred Bode Clay and Columbia Streets Bode

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Che E. A. K. Maqkett Democratic Party Seolt Antarctic Amundsen Scott South Pole Theen Anunndsen Cook THE Moose Industrial School Aroun Rurode Dry Goods CO Roosevelt District Litvien Lagrange County T. Bailey O. M. Alleiser Noble County Dr. Stephenson DeKalb Lee Uartzell Alten County Col. Foster Col Foster Harrison Mr. Fertich Antoinette Court of Women's Order of Foresters DHINK Asserts Mr. Stufts William H. Green
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