The Weekly Sentinel 1906 March 28 Edition
The Weekly Sentinel presents its weekly issue dated Wednesday March 28 1906 edited and published by A K Hackett with subscription in advance at one dollar per year.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
5
Pneumonia risk and winter health cautions urged
February and March bring peak pneumonia risk and exposure to harsh weather. The piece warns avoiding cold, maintaining heat, and resisting chills through steady routines. emphasizes prompt treatment for colds to prevent pneumonia and notes the impact of weak nerves and organs on outcomes. It cites cases linking stress, worry, and illness to poorer health.
Calling to Account Shows Toll on Personal Health
A New York Herald perspective links investigations into life insurance troubles and financial misconduct with widespread strain. The piece notes retirements to sanitariums, misappropriations repaid, foreign flights, subpoenas dodged, and court evasions as evidence of the mental and physical burden. It cites “broken heart” and “broken spirit” as labels for the distress, stating even the strong face danger from worry and that cases span various individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance
Armstrong Committee
Stern
New York Herald
Izes
Party organs losing their grip in journalism says Brooklyn editor
Thomas P. Peters of the Brooklyn Times spoke to the Seventeenth Assembly District Republican club of Brooklyn on making a newspaper. He argued the era favors independent journalism and that party organs abuse readers by biased praise or condemnation of theaters and plays. He warned the old organ approach is obsolete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Peters
Brooklyn Times
Seventeenth Assembly District
Republican Club
Brooklyn
Independent Journal
Census reveals empire spans vast territory with 400 million people
The first organized census in the empire reports area about 11.9 million square miles or over one-fifth of the world’s land. Population near 400 million with 54 million whites. Asia 300 million, Africa 43 million, Europe 42 million, America 7.5 million, Australasia 5 million. Calcutta ranks as the second city after London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Asia
Africa
Europe
America
Australasia
London
Calcutta
India
Natal
Cyprus
Canada
West Indies
United Kingdom
Fort Wayne Saloons Face Sunday Law Scrutiny
The jury acquittals in the Boltz saloon cases suggest focusing legal action on liquor selling rather than screen law violations. The piece notes saloons have long ignored liquor regulations, with strong evidence against Sunday operations but juries wary of convicting on broader charges.
Prohibition Violation Proof in Saloon Cases
The text argues that violations of the 7th screen are common but not serious, while proving liquor selling in saloons with Sunday patrons is decisive. It stresses that witnesses must be clear about presence in the saloon, or risk perjury. The prosecutor should target evidence against saloonkeepers for illegal liquor sales and permitting patrons.
Carnegie Urges Rail Rate Reform Limiting Appeals
Andrew Carnegie pushes government control of railroad rates and urges restricting appeals from interstate commerce commission decisions when rate changes threaten railroads by at least $100,000 to $200,000 annually. He argues courts favor those with legal staffs and secret rebates harm small shippers, calling for court review only in substantial revenue impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Interstate Commerce Commission
John R. McLean
Washington
Carnegie
Self murder trends and tobacco bills prompt Congress
A 1905 New York study notes self infliction rates with Germans highest, men favor shooting while women lean to carbolic acid, and Sunday and Monday timing for suicides. Congressman Watson proposes two anti cigarette bills taxing papers and banning shipments to states with bans, aiming to bolster state laws with federal support as tobacco interests mobilize. A separate measure would tax denatured alcohol removal to cut costs and replace kerosene and gas with denatured alcohol for domestic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congressman Watson
Watson
Indiana
Tobacco Trust
Anti-Hazing Bill Aims to End Annapolis Brutalities
A new anti-hazing bill sent to the national house allows the secretary of the navy to dismiss midshipmen deemed undesirable. The Annapolis superintendent can try midshipmen by court martial with up to one year in prison. Officers and teachers must report violations or face dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
Committee On Naval Affairs
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Richmond Mayor Praises Confederate Battle Flag At Welcome
An address in Richmond Virginia drew a sentiment favoring the Confederate battle flag over the US flag, amid changing southern attitudes. The item notes diminished recent enthusiasm for the flag in the region and recalls past divisions over secession. It also covers Ohio temperance actions including a saloon tax hike and liquor regulation efforts. It ends with Musings on U S political future as Samuel Ralston previews Bryan as likely Democratic nominee and Folk’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Confederacy
South
Ohio Senate Committee
Aiken House
Senate
Ohio House
Cummins grills Elkins in Iowa style rebuttal
The Iowa governor delivers a blunt response to Senator Elkins amid the interstate commerce committee probes. Cummins speaks plainly, accusing Elkins of evasive stance and drawing a sharp, meritfully earned critique from a western reader’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cummins
Elkins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
West Virginia Statesman
West
Pattison improves as Ohio Governor to recover soon
Ohio's Governor Pattison shows marked improvement and is expected to achieve a complete recovery. The nation watches a governor who has worked hard for good government and clean citizenship, with his illness traced to overwork and a strong start toward upholding the laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pattison
Motion for new trial in the Sherrick case questioned juror bias
The motion cites prejudice by a juror in the Sherrick case and questions why only one was disqualified. It notes the Indiana auditor of state and others doubting the impartiality of those to decide the case, while also raising concerns about the bureau of corporations in Washington amid a Chicago court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrick
Indiana
Auditor of State
Tasue
Bureau of Corporations
Washington
Sie
Chicago
Congress Critics and Hidden Graft in Tariff Debates
A writer laments congress as it wrangles over minor river and harbor bill items while quietly approving vast private appropriations. He notes public trust waning as agents claim vigilance yet the treasury drains in secrecy. Chairman Payne asserts no tariff revision this session, a decision seen as unsurprising given House and Senate inertia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Congress
Treasury
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Trials of Perkins Cortel Bliss For Larceny And Receipt
George W. Perkins stands trial for brand larceny while George B. Cortel and Cornelius N. Bliss face charges of receiving stolen goods. The trio’s courtroom spectacle may play well in a moving picture show as life insurance scandals continue to rise with new startling disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Perkins
George B. Cortelyou
Cornelius N. Bliss
Governor General Ide Cables From Manila
Governor General Ide reports Curry will remain in Samar until rebellious natives are pacified and exterminated. Ide notes the need to teach Curry the euphemism of language. In the Eleventh district the fight has waned, leaving Fred Landis sole claimant as former Congressman Steele withdraws. a renomination for the Logansport young statesman is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ide
Manila
Curry
Samar
Fred Landis
Steele
Landis
Young Statesman
Logansport
Ohio moves toward direct election of U S senators
The Ohio legislature pursues Iowa style direct popular election for United States senators. The note hints at shifting responsibility from Senator Foraker to the people and questions the need for any George B. Cox presence unless the public desires it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Iowa
United States
Senator Foraker
George B. Cox
Queen Godmothering and City Saloon Debates Spark Local Comment
The queen acts as godmother at a Sandringham birth and leaves a blessing on the nursery window. Chicago faces uproar over saloon near schools with sixteen dram shops within 250 feet of a public school. Fort Wayne's mayor is accused of breaking pledges and oath, suggesting a deteriorating conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sandringham
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Negotiations Ignore Mayor Hosey on Sunday Rules
The text notes Mayor Hosey feeling ignored as negotiations for better Sunday conditions in Fort Wayne proceed without his input, suggesting little impact on his standing or influence amid ongoing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosey
Fort Wayne
Public interest in Pattison’s health deemed trivial
Dispatches suggest Ohio Governor Pattison’s doctors view public concern over his condition as irrelevant. The note implies physicians attend to the governor while public attention is dismissed as unimportant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Ohio
Richest Man Sees New Grandson Under Law’s Gracious Leave
A famed magnate is allowed a rare visit to his newborn grandson with the blessing of the law agent, a privilege described in light humorous terms as a potential crimp on vanity. The remark mirrors a grown man’s pride and public fascination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Bill Devery
Miss Taylor of Greencastle fluent in many tongues
Miss Taylor of Greencastle Indiana long a DePauw University professor of romance languages speaks twenty two tongues fluently and can converse in nine more and read four additional tongues Eighty missionaries urge Evan Roberts to visit the Holy Land and hold services on Mt Carmel while Andrew McConnell a practical philanthropist from Washington plans to place libraries in all the small towns of the south
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Evan Roberts
Holy Land
Mt. Carmel
Elias
Baal
Andrew “McConnell
Washington
Descriptive Verse on Riis and Missouri Portraits
A compact, period tone piece discusses Jacob Riis and a Missourian. It references a miners strike, March weather, and Hadley as a native whose pedigree needs no documentary evidence. The write up blends local color with social commentary and regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Local Citizens Named In Community Notices
Frederick Winter, retired grocer, and Ida Kramer. George A. Panyard, decorator, and Mary Parker. Charles L. Conklin, farmer, and Delle Edgell. Paul J. Hues finisher, and Marie A. Clausner. Emmet Swann, saloonkeeper, and Laura L. Fair, boarding house keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Winter
Ida Kramer
George A. Panyard
Mary Parker
Charles L. Conklin
Delle Edgell
Paul J. Hues
Marie A. Clausner
Emmet Swann
Laura L. Fair
Natal Statistics from Local Births List
Born to Mr and Mrs Z J Gordon of 1319 Eliza street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs P J Strieder 236 Baker street a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs P W Griffith of Putnam street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Eli Blasser of Lake township a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Geo H Van Armann a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Ed Crosby of South Wayne a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Dix of West Washington boulevard a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Auburn Dailey of Leo a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. J. Gordon
Eliza Street
P. J. Strieder
Baker Street
P. W. Griffith
Putnam Street
Eli Blasser
Lake Township
Geo. H. van Armann
Ed Crosby
Local Obituaries and Dying Notices from DeKalb and Noble Counties
Jacob Eusselman a pioneer resident of DeKalb county died Monday at his Auburn area home. Mrs Daniel Hallauer of Columbia City died Monday after a sudden heart condition. Bethel synagogue in South Bend was formally dedicated Sunday night. Mrs J R Boyd born in Adams county seventy years ago died Monday at her Pleasant Mills home. George Baugher, 48, died suddenly Sunday at his Washington township Noble county home. he left a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Eusselman
DeKalb County
Auburn
Daniel Hallauer
Columbia City
Bethel
South Bend
J. R. Boyd
Adams County
Pleasant Mills
George Baugher
Washington Township
Noble County
Etna
Political candidate announcements for county posts
George W. Freiburger announces candidacy for county commissioner Third district subject to democratic voters at the nominating primary and convention. Joseph J. Tonkel seeks county commissioner Second district subject to the will of voters at the democratic nominating primary. Frank H. Bueter runs for Allen County treasurer subject to democratic voters at their primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editor Sentinel
George W. Freiburger
Oseph J. Tonkel
Allen County
Frank H. Bueter
Allen County Dem primary judge nomination notice
To the Editor of the Sentinel announce candidacy for circuit judge in Allen county. Subject to the democratic primary June 1 and convention June 2 1966. WM. C. RAN candidate seeks nomina tion as circuit judge per voters wishes. E. O'ROURKE. $13 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Allen Circuit
Allen County
E. O'Rourke
WM. C. R.an
Allen county Democratic and Republican nomination notices
Candidates announce for Allen county offices with primaries June 1 and conventions June 2 1906. Albert E. Thomas H L Smithal Dr A J Kesler Joseph E Stults L Be Brown William E Gerding Joseph N Mason urged by party voters and conventions for prosecuting attorney coroner clerk positions.
Swayne and Ortlieb announce Allen County campaigns
William M. Swayne declares candidacy for representative of Allen County with support from Democratic voters at the June 1 and 2, 1906 primaries and convention. George C. Ortlieb, editor of Sentinel, requests announcement of his name for the Democratic auditor nomination subject to primary and convention decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Allen County
WM. M. Swayne
George.c
A. Ortlieb
Sleep to Restore Nerve Power and Health
A persuasive note urges regular sleep for healing and nerve energy. It warns that sleep deprivation causes exhaustion, headaches, indigestion, and poor appetite, and recommends Dr Miles Nesine to soothe nerves and aid restful, restorative sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nesine
Health and Sexually Charged Disease Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Dr. Tucker as a specialist in chronic diseases for men and women, promising guaranteed results and painless treatment. It lists remedies for stomach, liver, eye, nerve, kidney, and sexual disorders, claiming cures from catarrh to cancer, with free examination and broad hours, including Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Sentinel 5
A. K. Hackett
Boltz
QO. Inonge
Japan
Tokyo
Samuel Ralston
Lebanon
William J. Bryan
Ralston
Folk
Bryan
Judge Parker
Swell
Jacob Riis
Natal Statistics
Northern
Prosecuting Attorney
Albert EE. Thomas
HL. Smithal
A. J. Kesler
Joseph E. Stults
Republican County Convention
DR. L. BE. Brown
William E. Gerding
Oseph N. Mason
George W. Lindemuth
Dr. Miles
E. Gilbertson
Berglan Ave
Belvidere, Ill
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ely
o.Ly
Bala
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New Yorks
Bright
DR. Tucker
Wegt
Wayne Street
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