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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

5

Grilling the beef trust in the house debate

On a Wednesday afternoon Representative Hitchcock of South Omaha denounced the beef trust and called for government action. He argued rising meat prices harm consumers, cited labor bureau figures, and criticized immunity grants to packers while urging continued efforts to break up the trust.

Hitchcock South Omaha Neb Beef Trust Bureau of Labor Bureau of Corporations Combine

Bryan Set for Denver Nomination Despite Opposition

The article argues Mr. Bryan is virtually certain to win the Denver nomination, noting 678 votes needed and current delegate counts. It cites 346 delegates elected, with 210 instructed for Bryan, 120 uninstructed likely to back him, and 38 opposed, while eastern Democrats and New York abstentions influence the outcome.

P. H. McCarren Denver Kings County Bryan Tammany Hall William J. Conners Messrs. Murphy Conners Tammany Brooklyn McCarren Herald New York Maine Rhode Island Texas Mr. Bryan New Jersey Connecticut Johnson New York Herald New

Lessons From Fort Wayne Fire Prompt Building Reform

The New Avenue hotel tragedy exposes fatal gaps in Fort Wayne’s building codes and fire service. Reforms urged include modern construction standards, stronger safety ordinances, and fully equipped fire department resources such as aerial ladders life nets and trained personnel to meet emergencies. The city council is urged to fund improvements and revise ordinances without delay.

Fort Wayne Aveline Hotel Chicago Collinwood School New Avenue Hotel Aveline

Roosevelt Says He Might Have Reconsidered Election Pledge

In an interview with an anonymous United States senator, President Roosevelt reportedly said he would not have made or repeated his election night pledge if foreseen how events would unfold. The piece analyzes congressional actions and hints at a desire for another White House term, despite current struggles with Congress and looming March 4 transition.

Roosevelt United States Congress White House Bryan

Roosevelt Term Pledge Stands Despite Pressure to Seek Another

The article notes Roosevelt wants to remain and guide his party in Congress, but insists the pledge to not seek another term stands. It argues Republicans, secure against a Roosevelt presidency after March, plan to test the president’s resolve and pressure him further.

Congress Roosevelt

Real estate firm counters Prohibition myths in Kansas City

A letter from Merriam Ellis Benton in Kansas City argues that prohibition has not harmed business. The firm claims the town thrives with no vacant buildings and ample space for school stores. Old residents who once supported saloons now back closed joints, asserting a strong real estate market post prohibition.

Kansas City Kas United States Isaac d’Isay Merriam, Ellis & Benton W. M

Sunday Fire Horror Sets Fort Wayne Grief Standard

The Sunday blaze at the New Aveline hotel brings the worst calamity Fort Wayne has faced. The city mourns victims and supports survivors while pledging to heed lessons to prevent a repetition. Estimated toll and exact details are not provided in readable fragments.

Fort Wayne Aveline

Undertaker Protest And Glass Blowers Fight Prohibition

A letter from Kilpatrick of Elwood Illinois protests sea burials as barbaric to the National Funeral Directors Association. He will send a representative to Washington and seeks the Speaker's sympathy. Meanwhile Cannon’s glass blowers oppose extending prohibition, seeing fewer liquor sales as a risk to demand.

United States House of Representatives Joe Undertaker Kilpatrick Elwecod Hll National Funeral Directors’ Association

Gould Predicts Brighter Times for Rail and Finance

New York May 5 George J Gould said the corner has turned in the financial situation with an optimistic view ahead. He noted some railroad earnings may stay weak until July but expected easier loan access following Pennsylvania and Inter borough Rapid Transit successes. He cited Texas political sentiment and a favorable Supreme Court decision on rate cases as improving outlook, and reported Western Union cash positive with reduced operating costs. Progress continues on Western Pacific construction.

New York George J. Gould Pennsylvania Interborough Gould Texas United States Supreme Court Western Union Telegraph Company Western Pacific

Harrman Returns to Duty as Police Lieutenant

Harry J. Harrman, after sixteen months of illness and five operations, has recovered and resumed duties as lieutenant of police in the Chicago division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He began as a railway policeman under Capt. H. Stoll, was later transferred to the Terminal division, and spent much of his disability period in a city hospital.

Harry J. Harrman Chicago Pennsylvania Mr. Harrman H. Stoll Terminal Division

Accident at Pennsylvania machine shop injures hand

J. J. Eddleman operating an axle lathe suffered severe lacerations to the right hand when a steel shaving pulled across the back near the wrist. The leaders and flesh were badly cut but not severed. The accident occurred at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.

J. J. Eddleman Pennsylvania

Plank Dies On Lake Shore Tracks In Fort Wayne Night

A man identified as Plank was found dead face down on the Lake Shore tracks near the Fort Wayne area after a train passage. Coroner notes the body showed no signs of foul play but suggests death likely occurred after he left the city while evidence points to possible intoxication and stumbling onto the rail.

Senger Plank Fort Wayne

Obituary of Anna D Ramsey Fenner 1866 1908

Anna D. Ramsey Fenner, daughter of Rev J L and Emma V Ramsey, born Cicero Indiana February 18 1866, died University Hospital Ann Arbor Michigan April 26 1908 at age 42 years 2 months 6 days. Married to Hiram J Fenner July 27 1892, mother of four children, three living Ramsey Wildred and George, husband, father and siblings survive. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at age eight, led a devout Christian life and was an Eastern Star member for many years.

Anna D. Ramsey J. L Emma V. Ramsey Cicero Hamilton County Indiana University Hospital Ann Arbor Mich Hiram J. Fenner Ramsey Wildred George Methodist Episcopal Church Order of the Eastern Star

Crowding Into Frisco as Visitors Pour In

San Francisco crowds surge as 25,000 visitors arrive daily with the ferry building blocked since Saturday morning. Southern Pacific reports 50,000 arrivals, mainly from the Northeast and Oregon, Utah and Colorado, straining city lines and services.

San Francisco Southern Pacific He’ State Oregon Utah Cola

Miss Madge Mitchell to Wed George Warren Barnes Jr

Fort Wayne society pages note Miss Madge Mitchell of Lima Ohio, niece of Mrs S K Blair, will marry George Warren Barnes Jr in Lima First Presbyterian on June 10. Barnes is a wealthy Muskogee Oklahoma native. Postnuptial European four month honeymoon planned.

Fort Wayne Madge Mitchell Lima Ohio S. K. Blair George Warren Barnes, Jr First Presbyterian Church Miss Mitchell Harry Hattersley Wellesley College Barness Muskogee Oklo Europe

D A R Chapter Holds Annual Business Meeting at Home

Mary Penrose Wayne D A R members gathered for the annual chapter meeting at Mrs. Clark Fairbank's home. Re-elected regent Mrs. Frank Rahe and several officers will continue. plan focus on revolutionary women and marking local historical sites, starting with Wayne trace and Harmer's fort.

Mary Penrose Wayne Clark Fairbank Frank Rahe C. B. Fitch Margaret Vesey Will Pettit W. E. Evans Arthur Perfect Carina Banning Fairbank Wayne Trace Harmer Wayne

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