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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1911

Page

5

Not Washed Clean by Immunity Bath Trial Proceeding

A court case moves to trial after immunity bath claims are disputed. Proceedings concentrate on whether immunity absolves actions and the resulting legal consequences.

Government Victory in Packers Immunity Case

In United States district court Judge Carpenter denied the packers demurrer ruling immunity from 1906 did not cover future acts. He held conspiracy continued through unlawful acts after grand jury testimony and that pre existing offenses remained criminal. Indicted packers include Swift family directors Armour company Morris company and others at National Packing and related firms. The court ordered action further with March 27 date set for responses and potential further demurrer.

Carpenter United States District Court Humphrey Hammond Detroit Beef Company Fowler Company Kansas City United Dressed Beef Company New York St. Louis Peter S. Grosscup

Taft invites Uchida for White House briefing on Japan missives

President Taft convened Baron Uchida at the White House to deny rumors of U S troop movements on the Mexican border with any intent toward Japan. Taft sought to publicize a clear refusal of any secret pact with Mexico and reassure the public.

Washington Taft Baron Uchida White House Texas California Japan United States Mexican Mexico Pacific

Court scene ends in hysteria as case dismissed

Justice Huser's court heard a replevin suit Hazel McCammack versus William Ward over household goods. Mrs Ward, mother of the defendant, became so hysterical on the stand that she screamed, prompting immediate dismissal of the case and required court intervention to restore calm.

Justice Huser Hazel McCammack William Ward Miss McCammack Ward

Blackford Paper Mills Incorporated At Hartford City

A reorganization plan will take over the Wayne Paper mills at Hartford City and provide capital for expansion. The Blackford Paper mills are incorporated with capital stock of 266000, with incorporators including Henry C. Paul, Henry J. Miller, Louis Fox, Max B. Fisher and others.

Wayne Paper Mills Hartford City Blackford Paper Mills Henry C. Paul Henry J. Miller Louis Fox Max B. Fisher

Bucklens Arnica Salve Heals Longstanding Fever Sore

A Freeville New York man Henry J Barnum reports a fever sore that plagued him for years was completely healed by Bucklens Arnica Salve after many remedies failed. He claims the salve also treats burns blisters eczema cuts bruises swellings corns and piles. Available at all druggists for six cents.

H. J. Barnum Freeville N.Y

Two Wars and an Old Boatman

One of the few surviving veterans of the Mexican War, William Curran, lives with his daughter Mrs. J. B. Weidgenant at 2405 South Calhoun Street. He is also a Civil War veteran and long a canal boatman and Mississippi steamboat owner.

United States Mexico William Curran J. B. Weidgenant South Calhoun Street Curran Great Lakes Mississippi

Veteran river boatman Curran dies after long service

The obituary outlines the life of Mr. Curran born in Buffalo New York who navigated rivers on canals lakes and rivers. He joined the Mexican War as a boy and served in guerrilla duty around Vera Cruz. Later he fought in the Civil War in an Illinois regiment where he was wounded three times. Now in his late seventies he lived with his daughter in Illinois before moving to Fort Wayne area three years ago.

Curran Buffalo N. Y New York Mexico Vera Cruz Great Lakes Mississippi River Illinois Weidgenant Fort Wayne Northeastern Indiana Traction Company

Socialist Vote Dips In Milwaukee School Directors Race

Milwaukee analysts report a decline in socialist votes in the latest school board primary. Two of four socialist nominees were chosen, finishing sixth and ninth among ten. Women voters showed higher turnout than men in some wards, with about 5,000 of roughly 25,000 ballots cast by women.

Milwaukee Wis Emil Seidel

Thieves Take Two Dozen Hens From Sisters School Hen House

Thieves pried a lock to steal about twenty four of the fattest hens from the sisters' School at Hesse Cassel last week. A crowbar was used and the burglars left the scene leaving evident time to choose the best birds.

Hesse Cassel

Fire destroys Hope drug store in mysterious blaze

A mysterious fire in Hope Indiana on March 23 destroyed Frank Start’s drug store on Main Street near Alex Clark and the restaurant. Nothing more is known about the cause or any injuries.

Hope Ind Frank Ala Alex Clark Reelaurant

Jones Remains President as Fort Wayne Traction Reorganizes

J. Levering Jones of Philadelphia is elected president of the renamed Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company. Henry C. Paul becomes vice president and treasurer. The board includes Randall Morgan and John J. Collier of Philadelphia, Hugh J. McGowan of Indianapolis, and W. A. Tucker and Hugh J. Pritchard of New York, with Henry Rainey as secretary.

Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company J. Levering Jones Philadelphia Henry C. Paul James M. Barrett Fort Wayne Randall Morgan John J. Collier Hugh J. McGowan Indianapolis Hugh J. Pritchard William A. Tucker New York Henry Rainey Paul

Nine Men Die In Hazel Mine Shaft Tragedy

In East Cannonsburg Pennsylvania the Hazel mine of the Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal Co. suffered a fatal slate fall killing nine men who were en route to their rooms. All victims were foreigners except David Donley an American. Three were married. rescue teams retrieved the bodies and mourners prepared homes.

Pittsburg Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal Company East Cannonsburg Tte David Donley

Indictment Against Ensley Quashed in Indiana

Indianapolis March 22 Special Judge Ovid B Jameson quashed the indictment against Oliver P Ensley former Marion county treasurer charged with embezzling 19000 of county funds The jury previously disagreed on the charge with ten for conviction and two for acquittal Prosecutor Baker said the state would appeal the ruling

Indianapolis Ind Oliver P. Ensley Marion Ovid B. Jameson Ensley Baker

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Relief for Ailments

The notice claims Foley's Kidney Remedy provides quick relief and lasting benefit for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities of advancing years. Isaac N. Regen, a Missouri farmer, testifies to its effectiveness against kidney issues.

Foley Isaac N. Regen

Back to the farm as wages rise for Indiana hands

Washington reports on a Department of Agriculture study showing Indiana farm labor wages rising from 1890 to 1910. Without board monthly pay climbs from 22.25 to 28.40, with board from 14.78 to 20.50. Harvest and day wages rise across states, with wide regional contrasts and southern states offering lower pay. The piece notes Western opportunities and low harvest wages in South Carolina and neighboring states, echoing Horace Greeley’s toast to moving West.

Indiana Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania West Virgina Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Arizona Utah Nevada Idaho Washington Oregon California North Atlantic South Atlantic North Central Mississippi River South Central Far Western Kentucky Tennessee Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Horace Greeley

Bash Fertilizer Plant Expands at Prairie Switch

Located eight miles southwest of the city along the Wabash railroad, the Bash Fertilizer company plant at Prairie Switch ships a trainload every three days. One day recently nine cars were loaded for land fertility, with nine to fifteen cars regularly rolling out to Indiana towns. Charles S. Bush moved the plant from Fort Wayne’s east side to Prairie Switch, sparking rapid growth over the past two years. Much output is distributed by the Wabash to other Fort Wayne railroads for broader distribution.

Prairie Switch Fort Wayne Bash Fertilizer Company Indiana Charles S. Bush Wabash

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a superior remedy for lung troubles and coughs. It claims it can cure lung diseases at home, notes a testimonial from W. R. Nelson of Calamine Arkansas who supposedly gained 47 pounds after trying it, and offers a free trial bottle.

Dr. King W. R. Nelson Calamine Ark

State declines to let Moss go in assault case

In city court Irene Moss refused to testify against husband E A Moss who is charged with a vicious assault. Deputy Prosecutor Hilgemann vowed the matter would go to trial with a continued date and a reduced bond. Other docket items include Albert Fisher fined for vagrancy after an auto chase and several minor drunkenness cases.

Harry Hilgemann Irene Moss E. A. Moss Wilkkensburg Chicago Wutzler Paul Wutzler Humane Schlaudroff Elmer Grande Cincinnati Kalamazoo Jesse Bayman William Ryan

Burglary at Fowlerton near Marion robs post office

In Fowlerton Indiana the local post office was robbed early today of 230 in cash and 40 in stamps. Nitro glycerin forced the safe open. A horse and buggy owned by Dr J D Banta was stolen by the burglars who fled the scene. Fowlerton lies five miles east of Mathews where a bank robbery occurred on March 1.

Marion Ind Fowlerton J. D. Banta Mathews

Well Known Editor Is Ill In Washington Indiana

Washington Indiana March 23 editor Samuel B Boyd of the Washington Herald is critically ill at his home and may not recover He is a member of the Democratic Editorial association and noted as a leading Southern Indiana journalist.

Washington Ind Samuel B. Boyd The Washington Herald Boyd Democratic Editorial Association Indiana

Suing Buick for 6000 Over Vanderbilt Cup Injuries

Mrs Dorothea Roos filed in superior court Thursday seeking 6000 in damages for injuries she says she suffered at the Vanderbilt Cup race on October 1 last year. She alleges a Buick Marquette 700 driven by Louis Chevrolet struck her car at Floral Park Nassau County New York, throwing her vehicle and injuring her spine and cerebellum, with her hair turning white from shock.

Dorothea Roos Superior Court Buick Motor Car Company Michigan Joe W. Bell

Warning to Railroad Men on Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Geo E Bell a former Nickel Plate conductor from Fort Wayne Indiana warns railroad workers about kidney and bladder issues from long years on the rails. He reports back and hip pain frequent distress and painful urination but says Foley Kidney Pills cured him after four bottles and led him to recommend the remedy to fellow railroad friends. Dreier Drug Co.

Geo. E. Bell Third St Fort Wayne Ind Foley Raile Road Dreier Drug Co

Anti-Treating Ordinance Wins in Tacoma Referendum

Tacoma Wash March 22 The anti treating ordinance won a clear victory at Tacoma's first referendum election yesterday. Returns indicate 8468 in favor to 7774 opposed with about one third of votes believed cast by women.

Tacoma Wash

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