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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes a thwarted lecture by Ama Goldman and condemns a translated call from La Question Sociale urging violence. It warns federal action over a circulated document, and summarizes plans to seize arms, attack police, blow open armories, and ignite fires to provoke a citywide insurrection.
The text argues that authorities may justify extreme measures to suppress circulation of anarchist literature by labeling it as real or near real danger, referencing police and firemen near the outskirts and the Goldman version as a standard.
In a period of renewed confidence Indiana Democrats anticipate a vigorous race for the state ticket. Six or more candidates for the gubernatorial nomination emerge, including Thomas R. Marshall, Samuel M. Ralston, L. Ert Slack, C. G. Conn, Thomas Kuhn, and Carroll McCullough, signaling a high stakes Indianapolis convention on March 26 and a belief in victory.
The Good Citizenship league changes its title to Law and Order league while reaffirming its aim to enforce laws and maintain social order in the city. The name change signals a clearer public message, though officials say efforts remain focused on civic duty and patriotism.
The speaker extols the organization’s ongoing work and its role in promoting lawfulness and civic responsibility. Fort Wayne’s Good Citizenship league is praised for improving public morals, while the Law and Order league is urged to advance this mission further and higher.
The piece argues that after the Collinwood fire many public school buildings face danger due to inadequate fire escapes, cramped corridors, blocked exits, and poor heating. It notes ornate designs hid unsafe layouts, careless janitorial practices, and political influence in hiring. It warns that similar conditions exist nationwide, risking another disaster.
In a brewing U S gas rate dispute the federal court faces a struggle as Judge Anderson signals he will intervene to set a rate, while plaintiffs push for a judicial determination of the lawful price.
In federal court Judge Hough rejects the Public Service Commission’s bid to force a reduced gas rate for Consolidated Gas in the New York matter. He states no court can fix a rate and clarifies the issue is whether a specified rate is reasonable, not what is a reasonable rate. The decision cites precedents denying court power to set prices.
The article notes Dr. Charles Good of Huntington gaining the Eleventh district Republican nomination after an eight year pursuit. It recalls past intrigue against Major George W. Steele, a Wabash convention scramble, and Fred Landis of Logansport who snagged the nomination after a long ballot count amid internal party maneuvers.
Secretary of State Elihu Root and Secretary Cortelyou will not attend the Republican convention as delegates from New York. President Roosevelt approves the decision to keep cabinet members away to avoid misinterpretation and ensure delegates at large support Governor Hughes.
The Elkhart manufacturer and journalist C. G. Conn argues his views are worth public consideration as he campaigns for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. His candor and use of print press are noted as part of Indiana voters’ shared knowledge.
Oom Jack Gowdy the chief mahout of the Watson elephant works at a desk with a pencil writing pad and a calculator as he calculates numbers beyond simple chores. His careful accounting signals a measured approach to care and training.
A third of the Republican delegates are reliably for Watson. Tom Jack predicts the Rushville gubernatorial candidate will win very early in balloting. Gowdy hints the governor nomination won’t be decided on one ballot with a bandwagon stampede after Marion county’s roll call.
Emma Goldman is dragged from a Chicago stage by police while attempting to declare what anarchy really is. She vows to speak when ready but police insist on suppressing her remarks for public order, keeping the meaning of anarchy unclear to the public.
In a hard fought result, the Watson contingent seized over half of Fort Wayne’s city delegates, marking a costly and bitter primary battle. Congress member Watson’s campaign prowess is credited as a major factor in the sweep, contrasting with Millerite expectations.
The piece observes temperance as a shared political theme for both parties. It notes Republicans can pivot to local option and Democrats deliver earnest, fluent arguments, making past rhetoric seem lightweight in comparison.
The passage notes Hughes supporters heading to Iowa to seize the Hawkeye State delegation once Taft acts. It likens Indiana leaders to scrambling for influence, compares political maneuvers to athletic jumps, and references another Miller-Watson contest in the region.
A historical note warns that groups described as anarchists in Chicago night riders in Kentucky and the Black Hand are destabilizing law and order and threatening public tranquillity and happiness as framed by the era.
Postscript notes that University of Michigan students contribute to the era's turbulence with liberal actions amid broader unrest.
Speakers at the Jefferson banquet voiced a revived democracy across Indiana, expressing not only aggressiveness but renewed hope and a determination for victory. Men from all sections shared the sentiment that local rule and broader strength now define the party's outlook.
Fort Wayne holds the political spotlight with three Republican and about six Democratic candidates for governor in town. Campaign activity also includes numerous other offices as hopefuls flood the scene ahead of dawn.
The president plans another special for Congress while Congress waits with unusual patience for a proper adjournment. The rhetoric questions why not act, labeling the president as unreasonable as Congress maintains restraint awaiting the right time to finish.
The undivided loyalty of all north eastern Indiana to the gubernatorial candidacy of Hon. Thomas R. Marshall has impressed his half dozen opponents as something mighty comforting to have. The best of it all is that Mr. Marshall deserves it all and more.
Allen County becomes a political battleground as Republican contenders rally with broad participation. The scene emphasizes active involvement among candidates and supporters, while suggesting heightened stakes in the race.
A note clarifies the Republican state convention will be held in Indianapolis rather than Fort Wayne, directing attendees and press to update plans.
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