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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
15
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New York March 30 The Agoeri ca failoy publishes a lengthy interview with John D Rockefeller obtained on a train en route from Augusta Georgia to Philadelphia He favors federal control of railroads arguing it would curb over capitalization and allow better planning while noting fears about future growth and economic conditions Rockefeller says state laws create conflicts and that federal oversight could improve efficiency and stability.
Reports from Warren and surrounding areas include a lecture deficit of 737 dollars, residents aged 38 to 34 noted, Le organizing a meeting in Gad Te, Warren borrows 8000 dollars for an 15000 dollar school. Dr Athel Teeters dies near Cleveland after medical practice. John H. Welker named in a Huntington matter. Police and legal notices mention a fire and perjury case, with residents speaking on local events and charges.
Hariin EB. Arg, longtime former auditor of Allen County, died Wednesday afternoon at his East Wayne residence. He was aged 62 and was remembered by many friends and colleagues in this Port Wayne community.
The obituary memorializes Mr Argo a longtime Allen County official born in West Middleburg Ohio February 16 1817. He served as county auditor from 1878 to 1884 then returned to farm life near Macreeville. Married twice and survived by two children and three others, he was active in the Christian church and Masonic lodge.
Kidnel Farna of Abin city faces repeated legal hurdles in the Dank rustay federal court as creditors oppose his discharge from debt. Judge Anderson considers further delays as objections mount, delaying any final release from bankruptcy obligations.
In a New York interview Harriman rejects Rockefeller's charge of overcapitalization and government control. He praises American enterprise, notes roads vary in capital needs, and defends rail system funding as constructive. He highlights the nation’s growth, infrastructural development, and balanced oversight.
Taijangpong March 21 The appropriation bill 1007 carries for the next two years funds for state benevolent penal and conventional institutions. Most increases go to state house offices and boards. The Devine Bill raises salaries for circuit and superior judges and creates needs for a statewide judiciary fund about 158000 outside minor raises to six courts and appellate benches. Remaining 175000 for two years comes from the state home office and boards.
A horse belonging to Josef Foltz caused chaos on Whitama and Calhoun streets when it bolted from its buggy. It dodged traffic through Fairfeld Avenue, collided with a Fort Wayne Iron Co. truck and a street car, destroying shafts and wheels. One horse died after being struck, and the other horse sustained injuries.
A troubling farm incident near Harrow ends in the death of a grandfather trapped by flames. A man attempted to save property and machinery, entering the blaze but could not reach the elder before the structure collapsed. A thirteen year old grandson witnessed the event as smoke filled the building.
London March 24 suffragettes arrested for brawling within Parliament precincts were fined from 5 to 10 pounds or jailed up to four months. Crowds cheered as police separated demonstrators, with Viscountess Harberton leading a defiant procession before police dispersed the women outside Parliament.
Tasbna Harrigor was convicted in Fillenbeth City North Carolina of kidnapping and the murder of Kenneth Tunsley, a state senator, two years ago. He was sentenced to twenty years after a prior arrest motion was denied, and notice of appeal was given with fifty days allowed. The case drew thousands as Kenneth vanished and his body was never found.
Indiana Supreme Court today held that Indianapolis ordinance imposing a $1000 annual license fee on every brewery or distillery depot within the city is a valid police measure. Justice Montgomery’s opinion confirms the state’s power to regulate or even prohibit traffic in liquor, framing the ruling as a clear endorsement of municipal licensing authority.
Indiana National Guard Battery A in Indianapolis is to receive new artillery gear funded by federal military appropriations. Equipment valued at 36004.58 will ship in stages with the Indianapolis company receiving soon, while Battery A parts will take about two years to arrive. Items include four 3 inch guns, four carriages, ten limbers, six caissons, battery wagon, and harnesses, plus other stores and government supplies. Also notes a severe storm causing a fatal or serious incident in Huntington and disruption at a local home.
A Russian terrorist league sought to murder notable politicians in St Petersburg and Finland. Witnesses detailed payments to assassins targeting M. Petrunkevitch, M. Dubrovin, and others, with ties to the Frussian and Societ revolutionists. The trial adjourned to April 1 as extradition efforts continued.
The end result of a Indiahapella court case involved Filay P Mount a 3h attorney of Crimfiniseilc being fined $3 000 for soliciting rewards from men who purchased votes in the November 1900 election The scheme saw two buyers fear prosecution and drop plans before Mount induced affidavits by offering favors and shares of rewards Mount passed sums to a witness who aided the vote buying and sued for $100 reward The court ruled assisting in voting violations to obtain rewards is illegal and that the same law bars such payoffs even when tied to prosecutions
A London dispatch from Binaghal reports Viceroy Tian Fang of Nanking predicting a general rising in famine afflicted Matriots. The regime is reportedly mobilizing funds and measures, including a pledge of one million dollars to purchase rice, as relief efforts intensify amid shortages.
In oil court Wednesday Frank G. Parks faced an incident where he was fined for an apparent insult. A witness described a confrontation with a man later proved to have an alibi, while another defendant, Nelita Myers Sackson, pleaded guilty to a morality charge tied to leaving the city with her child. The proceedings noted arrests and continuances as authorities pursued the case details.
Lakeside residents unite to arrest a suspected poisoner harming dogs and even children. Detectives track a suspect who lures with loaf bread laced with poison across neighborhoods, triggering vigilant watch as authorities investigate. Last names include Asa M. Tyler and others, with several dogs reported slain.
The death of Rev Labonte of Lafayette is reported after a short illness ending around 2 o clock. He was well known in the community and served here for a number of years. Services will be held at Lafayette on Saturday morning with local clergy in attendance.
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