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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
21
Indianapolis March 20 The Indiana department G A R changed the state encampment dates at Fort Wayne to accommodate a visit by National Commander Brown. The meeting now runs May 22 through 24 with Commander-in-Chief Brown in Fort Wayne on May 23.
New York reports an interview with John D. Rockefeller en route to Philadelphia. He opposes railroad over-capitalization and favors federal control to standardize laws and aid planning. He warns about future consolidation, notes risks in gold production, and says Americans should save more despite booming business.
Obituary notices report the death of Phil Rauch a well known Warren resident on Wednesday. Also listed are Noble county pioneer Lafayette Crothers dying at Kendallville aged 84 and Dr Ethel Teeters formerly of Lagrange dying in Cleveland after years as a physician.
Martin E B Argo former auditor of Allen county died at 2 Wednesday afternoon at his home 517 East Wayne street at age 70 after a long illness due to la grippe. Born February 16 1857 in West Middleburg Ohio he moved to Monroeville with his parents in 1855 and later farmed and taught in public schools before cooping oil barrels for eleven years. He was elected Allen county auditor in 1878 serving until 1883 and remained active in local politics. He married Amanda Tidball in 1861 who died in 1865 then married Marietta McLain in 1868. survived by two children and several siblings. He was a Christian church and Masonic member.
Kaleel Farrah of this city faces a fraught path in federal bankruptcy court. Creditors have repeatedly objected to his discharge, and Judge Anderson in Indianapolis recently cleared Farrah of contempt for failing to turnover about 2900 dollars. The court extended deadlines, delaying discharge while new objections are filed, with a new data set for April 15.
E H Harriman, replying to John D Rockefeller's calls for federal rail control, says federal supervision exists and is sufficient. He argues the nation’s roads are not over capitalized, cites abandoned parallel lines and ongoing construction, and explains dividend comparisons between bonds and preferred stock to justify current capitalization levels.
Indianapolis March 21 Outside of regular appropriations for state benevolent penal and correctional institutions the 1907 appropriation bill carries nearly 350000 more for the next two years than the 1905 bill. Most of the rise goes to state house offices and boards with the judiciary gaining about 158000 for new or increased salaries and court needs.
A horse belonging to Joseph Foltz pulled an open buggy through Williams and South Calhoun streets at 1 30 PM Thursday. Foltz fell when the horse kicked, the buggy smashed, and a Fort Wayne Iron Co truck horse was slightly injured by the collision. The runaway narrowly escaped serious injuries as it wedged between a truck and streetcar near the railways before being stopped.
Francis Gladieux’s barn on his Jefferson Town farm burned on March 8. His aged father entered to save machinery but became trapped and could not escape. A thirteen year old grandson, aware of his grandfather, searched for him as flames grew, providing a tense rescue scene.
London March 21 Twenty six suffragettes arrested yesterday for brawling within parliament precincts were sentenced this morning to fines of five dollars or a fortnight in prison to ten dollars or a month. They chose jail and were driven away in prison vans amid cheers and jeers from crowds outside the police court.
In London on March 21 suffragists staged a bold attempt to enter Parliament, but a large police force repelled the demonstration. Seventy five arrests followed as leaders praised restraint while opponents jeered. A second raid failed amid a male counterpresence.
Abraham Weil suffered Burns to face and eyes from a peculiar mishap while lighting a match. He wore a green celluloid eye shade which caught fire, the flame flaring against the shade and lodging within. He quickly tore away the shade and escaped injury, and is reported as recovering.
Joshua Harrison was sentenced to twenty years after a motion in arrest of judgment was denied in Elizabeth City N C for the kidnapping and murder of Kenneth Beasley son of State Senator Beasley two years ago. Notice of appeal was given and bail set at 3000 dollars. The slain boy, nine, disappeared two years ago and his body was never found. The case hinged on threats and a money motive linked to saloon legislation.
Indianapolis March 21 The supreme court held that Indianapolis ordinance imposing a 1000 annual license fee on every brewery or distillery depot or agency is valid as a police measure. The decision upends Judge Samuel R Artman of Lebanon who said the state had no right to license regulate or recognize liquor traffic. The ruling by Judge Montgomery defines the liquor traffic status and the right of state or municipal regulation.
Federal appropriations will equip Battery B of the Indiana National Guard with artillery gear valued at 56554.58 and Battery A in Indianapolis with a similar amount. Indianapolis gear arrives soon, but Battery B items ship to manufacturers now and won’t be ready for at least two years. Equipment includes four 3 inch guns, carriages, and limbers with stores and harnesses, plus individual supplies for members. Also, a lightning storm caused a stove fire at Frank Hulbinger’s north Huntington residence, damaging carpet but no injuries.
Testimony in Finland ties the reactionary league of the Russian people to plans and murders of Liberal leaders in Petrograd including Petrunkevitch and others. Details describe payments to killers, the murder of Hertzenstein, and plots against Kamischwili and Dzapag...
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a lower ruling denying attorney Finley P. Mount of Crawfordsville $3,000 for securing convictions of 36 voters who sold their ballots in the November 1900 election. Mount aided two buyers who anticipated rewards. after securing the convictions, he paid a $100 share to a witness and sued for rewards, but the court ruled public policy bars recovery when one profits from their own illegal vote-buying.
Conductor John Miller of the Nickel Plate was fined 11 in city court for an assault on Frank G. Parks after tackling him when Parks was accused of insulting Mrs. Miller. Parks had an alibi, and Mrs. Miller testified, but evidence showed he was not the offender. Nellie Myers Jackson pleaded guilty to immorality but was allowed to leave the city for home in Ohio. case continued. Arlington Erwin was let go on indefinite continuance. his mother led him away. Louis Kapp received a lecture for breaking quarantine.
London dispatch from Shanghai reports Viceroy Tuan Fang of Nanking warning a general uprising in famine districts unless prompt aid arrives. He memorialized the throne for one million dollars to buy rice in Siam and Annam to relieve distress.
Lakeside dog owners band together to arrest and prosecute a suspected poisoner. A detective pursues the culprit as poisoned meat and dog bread are found on lawns across the suburb. Names linked to affected pets include Asa M. Tyler L. P. Sharp George Beahler Hugh Fisher A. M. Baxter A. J. Nickell and Mrs Louise Young.
Rev. F. X. Labonte of Lafayette died Thursday at 2 oclock after a brief illness from an abscess of the brain. He was well known in the city for serving here for several years. Funeral services will be held in Lafayette Saturday morning with local clergy attending.
Indiana Attorney General Bingham reversed his prior position and ruled that trust companies in the state may conduct a general banking business under existing laws. In Indianapolis on March 21, the decision was delivered. Samuel Martin faced drunkenness charges, thought to be under the alias Martin, and received a fine of one dollar plus costs.
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