Regulation Proposals For Explosives To Curb Abuses
In this 1911 editorial the Fort Wayne Sentinel urges stricter regulation of high explosives amid discoveries of dynamite and nitro glycerin in public spaces. It highlights theft from magazines and free purchases by strangers, citing Los Angeles Times blast suspects as an example and calls for proof of right to possess such dangerous agents.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
California
Los Angeles Times
Guggenheim On Guard as Guardian of Alaska Resources
A satirical piece extols Senator Guggenheim of Colorado as a fervent conservationist, praising his duties on public lands and conservation committees. It buffs his image while lampooning party bosses and policy guardians, ending with a rousing salute to The Guggenheim as protector of living resources and posterity.
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Guggenheim
Guggenheims
Alaska
United States
Colorado
George Baer
Senator Guggenheim
Dr. Gallinger
Penrose
Nelson W. Aldrich
Committee On Public Lands
Cunningham
Committee On Conservation
Fight On The New Constitution In Indiana Courts
John T. Dye of Indianapolis sues Marion circuit court to void the act submitting a new constitution plan and seeks a writ to stop officials from election preparations. The suit asks whether the state should adopt a new constitution or amend the old one and argues for timely Supreme Court ruling before any vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John T. Dye
Indianapolis
Marion Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Marshall
Taft defends reciprocity pact arguing mutual gains for U S and Canada
President Taft spoke in New York arguing reciprocity would save time and money while reducing bitter campaign and post election disputes. He said reciprocity seeks mutual advantage, enabling both nations to gain benefits Canada cannot obtain otherwise and the U S cannot enjoy without Canada. If harms appear, either side can abrogate the treaty, and congressional support shows nonpartisan confidence in benefits.
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Taft
New York
Canada
Congress
Nation’s Hymn Prize Hints At New National Song
The Chicago public schools seek a contest prize to spark a homegrown national hymn replacing older anthems like America to lift the nation’s voice. Meanwhile Indiana politics buzz as Senator Kern gently downplays a presidential bid while a Kern club in Indianapolis promotes him, though he insists he is not a candidate and backs Governor Marshall.
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Chicago
America
Kern
Marshall
Indiana Democracy
Indianapolis
Kern Presidential Club
Mexican VP Denies Blaming U S for War in Statement
Senor Ramon Corral denies he blamed the United States for Mexico’s war. He repudiates an interview from Santander cited by a Spanish newspaper and says the attributions were misrepresented.
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Senor Ramon Corral
Mexico
Associated Press
United States
Senor Corral
Santander
Don Ramon
Rumor of Star League sale to Indianapolis syndicate
Rumor circulates that the Star League newspapers including the Indianapolis Star may pass to a syndicate aiming to reorganize Indiana’s Republican Party. Named interests include Delavan Smith of the Indianapolis News, ex-Senator Hemenway, ex-VP Fairbanks, ex-U S Attorney Joseph B. Kealing, and other notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Star League
Republican Party of
Indiana
Delavan Smith
The
Indianapolis News
United States
Hemenway
Fairbanks
Joseph B. Kealing
Indianapolis
City urged strict enforcement of sealer ordinance
The article argues enforcement should protect honest dealers and buyers alike. It urges impartial, unremitting action to penalize dealers of questionable character and ensure all merchants support a square deal.
Rebellion Threatens Canton Amid Famine and Pestilence
The article reports famine and pestilence scourging China as a large uprising destabilizes the southern region around Canton. Bloodshed has been frightful and the rebellion is said to be advancing rapidly, alarming natives and foreigners alike and foreshadowing foreign involvement.
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China
Canton
Wisconsin Senator Ike Stephenson Faces Seat Probe
The Wisconsin legislature moves to press a potential federal senate inquiry into Uncle Ike Stephenson, a wealthy lumberman. Indications show Hines and Wiehe may play prominent roles, echoing developments in the Lorimer case.
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Ike” Stephenson
United States
Wisconsin
Federal Senate
Hines
Wiehe
Dutch Take Palmas Island in Philippine Zone
The Dutch seize Palmas Island within American sovereignty area in the Philippines. Some observers think the Dutch could press further and advance their interests in the region.
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Holland
Palmas Island
Philippines
Robbery at Saloon Nets Safe Cash and Watches
Burglars hidden near Maurice Schneider’s saloon at 916 West Main pried a rear door, rolled a small safe to the shed, and looted $140 plus three watches while a light burned. One watch belonged to Schneider. others to his wife and a raffle prize. The theft occurred near the sidewalk with nonprofessional tools, and neighbors heard nothing until morning. Police report no similar crew tied to other recent robberies at nearby residences.
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Maurice Schneider
West Main Street
Seabold Grocery
Clifford
Schneider
F. L. Smock
West Berry Street
Infant badly scalded in Kendallville spill
Little Joseph Lower two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lower, on Harmon Kreiger farm four miles northwest of Kendallville, was badly scalded when a pan of boiling water toppled into his baby tub while his mother prepared dishes. Doctor attended, condition unchanged, mother prostrated.
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Kendallville
Ind
Joseph Lower
Harmon Kreiger
City
Real estate transfers list from Indiana counties
Fort Wayne Homestead to Carl and Barbara Rausch lot 20 Electric addition Wayne township for 450 dollars. Aaron and Bertha Souder to Ezra Clerig west 5 feet east north 62 feet lot 2 Grabill addition Cedar Creek township for 625 dollars. Ezra St Gerig to Aaron Souder west 5 feet east north 62 feet lot 2 Gra put addition Cedar Creek township for ae. George W Warner to Howard C Warner middle fractional section 4 Scipio township by will. George W Warner to Mary Warner various portions of section 18 Scipio township by will. Morton Spitier to Frances M Speace 20 acres west northeast section 29 Scipio township for 7 100 dollars. Mary Ar Donat to Coe and Rosa Apple gate sale 46 northwest 14 northwest Me Bcipio township for 1 500 dollars. Section 92 etc.
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Gountry
Fort Wayne Homestead Company
Carl
Barbara Rausch
Wayne Township
Aaron
Bertha Souder
Ezra
Clerig
Grabill
Cedar Creek
Ezra St. Gerig
Aaron Souder
Graput
Ae George W. Warner
Howard C. Warner
Scipio Township
Will. George W.warner
Mary Warner
Morton ‘-G
Spitier
Frances M. Speace
Scipio
Coe and Rosa
Northwest
Bcipio
Synod Held in St Louis Plans for Union Debated
The general synodical meeting of the new German Lutheran churches opens in St. Louis on May 10 for ten days. Delegates include Rev. Paul Stoeppelworth and Rev. J. W. Miller with lay representatives from Trinity Emanuel Bethlehem and St. Paul Concordia groups. The English branch will be represented by Rev. J. R. Graebner and Thomas Baxter. A joint session will discuss uniting the German and English synods. Dr. Franz Pieper presides. the 100th birth anniversary of Carl Frederick Walther will be celebrated May 14.
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St. Louis
Paul Stoeppelworth
The
Trinity
Emanuel
Bethlehem
Henry Roehrs
Ph. Wambsganss
Emmaus
William Miller
Zion
St. Paul
Concordia
Paul Wolf
August Lange
J. W. Miller
General Synod
Franz Pieper
Missouri Synod
Carl Frederick Walther
Walther League
First Church Headquarters for YWCA Building Fund Drive
The First Presbyterian Church dining rooms serve as campaign headquarters for a ten day YWCA drive aiming to raise 100000 dollars. Lunches at noon fuel daily pledge reports, banners will adorn streets cars and autos to speed solicitors across the city. A large electric clock will display progress, with Tom Snook donating the frame and W T Buckles the lettering. More volunteer workers are urged to contact the association by telephone.
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First Presbyterian Church
Young Women’s Christian Association
Calhoun
Berry
Tom Snook
W. T. Buckles
Old Court House To Go In Auburn Indiana
County commissioners plan to raze the old Auburn court house starting Friday after the contract is let. Bidders may include the old building in their bids to reuse materials, potentially increasing the sale value. H C Offutt of Beers Offutt Construction Co of Fort Wayne is arranging a bid and many others are expected.
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Auburn
Ind
H. C. Offutt
Beers-Offutt Construction Company
Fort Wayne
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Organs Action
A vintage health advertisement claims liver kidneys and bowels rebel and need help from Dr King's New Life Pills. It promises natural aid and gentle action leading to excellent health. Sold at drug gists for 25e.
Fort Wayne to Advertise Bids for Tungsten Lighting
President Frank Benoy announced immediate plans to advertise bids for installing tungsten outdoor lighting on Calhoun street and to push new sidewalks. The board will delay opening bids until after the second notice appears, while debates over the tungsten versus magnetite systems continued.
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Frank Benoy
Board of Works
Calhoun Street
Lennon
Mr. Benoy
Schwegman
W. P. Breen
Foster
S. M. Foster
J. J. Wood
Fort Wayne
Mr. Foster
Fred B. Shoaff
O. N. Guldlin
W. J. Hoseay
Frank J. Rahe
Retail Merchants’ Association
Frank Dix
Light and Power Department
Guidtin
Citizens' Committee
Guldlin
Western Gas Construction Company
Board of Public Works
Eight Die In Pennsylvania Rail Wreck at Martin's Creek
Easton Pa May 1 All the injured at Easton hospital from the Martin's Creek wreck are recovering except Miss Augusta Light and George W Persons. The fireman is badly burned and internally injured with death feared. Relatives await identification of victims as remaining remains are in one casket. The line reopened today after debris yielded eight bodies and several watches.
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Easton
Martin’s Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Augusta Light
New Hartford
George W. Persons
Lambertville
N. J
Bessie Walker
Utica
Susan Sessions
Mary Allien
Sophia Knott
Louise Lindeman
Sarah Jones
Harry Wilmer
Trenton
James Bicknell
Philadelphia
Eleanor Rutherford
Easton Hospital
Walter Cancey
Charles Percon
Stroudsburg
Augusta Lyte
George W. Parsons
Miss Rutherford
Beleving
Martin's Creek Hotel
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Belvidere
S. J
Mary Allen
Wilmer
Public board asserts satisfaction with its decision
A concluding statement repeats belief that the best has been done and that the public will be satisfied with the board's decision. The quote emphasizes confidence in the outcome and public approval.
Lawyers At Banquet For Blackford Law Club Feast
More than fifty members and guests gathered at the Commercial club Saturday evening for Blackford Law club’s annual banquet. Charles M. Niezer presided as toastmaster as speakers were kept secret until announced. Among those who spoke were Tarry Hilgemann Judge R. K. Erwin Guy Colerick Lea J. Ninde and Elwin Hulse.
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Blackford Law Club
Commercial Club
Charles M. Niezer
Blackford Club
Tarry Hilgemann
R. K. Erwin
Guy Colerick
Lea J. Ninde
Elwin Hulse
Foley Kidney Remedy Acts Quickly in Relief Claim
M. N. George of Irondale Alabama suffered kidney trouble for years. After trying doctors and medicines with little benefit, three days of Foley Kidney Remedy brought back kidney function and back pain relief, prompting endorsement to all sufferers by Dreiter Bros.
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M. N. George Irondale
Ala
Foley
Dreter
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