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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
4
A 1907 report discusses plans by Roosevelt opponents to promote a third term, arguing such tactics cloak a bid by reactionaries to control the GOP nomination. It notes Roosevelt’s stance against a second bid and hints at friction with Secretary Root amid disputes over policy, especially on corporations.
In Edwardsville Illinois industrial co operation and industrial unionism clash as W N Nelson a wealthy manufacter and philanthropist leads the co operative village Laclaire against the International Machinists union. After a wage demand the union strike, Nelson vows to bar union workers starting Monday and to reclaim workers homes at cost plus interest if they leave the village scheme.
The article notes a cooling between President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Root with roots in succession politics. Root, a central figure since McKinley, shaped policy from the Cuban republic to the Panama project, and his role has long stood beside the president in the executive branch.
The canvass for funds for the Grand Army encampment is moving along with promising responses. Fort Wayne seeks to raise a modest sum, well within reach, to meet obligations of inviting veterans and to earn full credit with the G A R and supporters. Public support is urged to boost the campaign and not rely on large single gifts.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers backs broad compulsory publicity for trusts in a Washington statement. He endorses Beveridge’s plan to require publication of all business items over 5 million dollars that could influence buyers. He warns unrestricted competition has failed and advocates mandatory public disclosure and prosecutions to regulate trusts.
The statement calls for full publicity of every action by industrial combinations, stressing safeguard of investor, consumer, and wage earner interests regardless of party. It emphasizes transparency to ensure fair dealing and informed public oversight.
The Chicago Tribune questions Governor Dineen’s power to deliver Illinois’ delegation to the next Republican national convention and urges Roosevelt to focus on enforcing laws rather than shaping successors. It warns Taft is being pushed into candidacy and calls for independent nomination after reflection, while criticizing Deneen’s Washington mission and a clerical postal amnesty.
It is believed the federal government may move soon against the Harriman controlled railroad system. The plan would likely seek an injunction under the Sherman anti trust law to block cooperation between Harriman lines from Atlantic to Pacific and the Southern Pacific steamship links. The interstate commerce commission reportedly studies Hariman testimony to decide if a case by the attorney general is warranted.
National City Bank of New York analysis shows finances flourishing with a projected year end surplus of at least 70 million dollars. Currently 56 million, up from 5 million a year ago, will fund redemption of outstanding four percent bonds maturing July 1 and help ease the ace financial strain noted by Secretary Cortelyou.
The article explains the purpose behind providing funds for the redemption of maturing bonds, detailing the need to retire debt, maintain credit standing, and prevent lapse in interest or principal payments. It notes the role of annual appropriations and the impact on municipal financial planning and borrowing costs.
Two more townships Monroe and Milan vote to abolish liquor traffic under the remonstrance. Saloons will close in these areas, signaling a broader push toward statewide dry conditions under the Moore law and Indiana Anti-Saloon League efforts.
The body of the Marvin boy, missing since March 4, deepens the mystery surrounding his fate. While kidnapping for ransom remains the leading theory, no positive proof of violence exists. The case has drawn national sympathy as investigators weigh whether abduction and murder occurred.
The Grand Army encampment fund nears its goal but lags enough to urge immediate support. Fort Wayne promises hospital ity and entertainment, aiming to make the event memorable for city and veterans. Citizens must act now to fulfill pledges and ensure success.
The piece notes a difficult outlook for Republicans in New York as Governor Hughes pushes to honor campaign pledges while the legislature blocks him. President Roosevelt backs Hughes, but the governor reportedly dislikes outside help, leaving the GOP machine aligned against him and the people.
Hammond judge declares the Dearborn Park stockade and its equipment a gambling operation and orders destruction. Chicago gamblers lose a betting outlet and remain in Chicago. The ruling boosts Governor Hanly who sought to expel poolroom gamblers from Indiana, noting recurring Chicago incursions north of the state line and occasional need for state troops.
From Logansport comes word a man convicted of a crime seeks a new trial claiming a circus parade and performances during testimony distracted the jurors. The defense alleges the jury hurried to end proceedings and that the verdict was prejudiced. It appears Col Ben Wallace’s press agent may have coached the defense attorney.
The remark suggests Roosevelt would run for a third term only if he wants to, not due to external pressure or coercion. It frames the idea as a personal decision rather than an imposed pursuit.
The opening canvass for subscriptions to a new Women’s Christian association in the city has begun with a very satisfactory response, signaling strong local support for the project. The effort aims to bolster community outreach and charitable work through organized membership.
Contractors for some of the finishings and furnishings of the new Pennsylvania state house raked off a modest profit of 1000 percent. That ought to be considered good business even in Pennsylvania.
Judge Allen declares the saloon opposite an apartment house a nuisance, orders closure, and awards the apartment owner $900 damages. The decision marks a first in which an apartment is involved in such a nuisance suit, though higher courts have upheld saloon nuisance rulings in other cases.
General Kuroki, described as a fighting man from Japan, travels across the country toward the Jamestown exposition. He is honored in each city he visits as a modern warrior of skill and valor, with his superior and the details of his past campaigns against Russian regions noted as a development of half a century.
Albion, Noble county seat, is now without a saloon, likely for the first time in living memory. The town once hosted four saloons less than a year ago, all of which have gone out of business.
Ex Governor John S Wise of Virginia says he will not visit the Jamestown exposition and suggests the event is a money making scheme by Jewish speculators. He adds he would be fierce if confronted with a hammer in hand.
A young girl who eloped with a preacher fled Hempstead Long Island saying the town was too slow for her. She likely faces swift pursuit as officers close the net, trying to keep ahead of authorities.
A Madrid court physician famed for his irregular royal stork delivery schedule may be replaced by a physician with a stricter time card. The change arises from stricter personnel policies that cap allowance for schedule variation.
The article notes that despite existing subscription lists, the amount raised is only a small fraction of what is needed to fund the ladies’ plans. It emphasizes the shortfall and the ongoing effort to gather support.
A man who sold Harriman's controversial "where do I stand" letter may be punished. The action reflects fallout from a White House dispute that has already damaged the magnate and left scorched reputations in politics.
Secretary Taft returns to Washington and offers no remarks on Ohio while noting pleasant, sunny weather.
A long list of marriage licenses appears with pairs including Michael Hogan and Mary A. McVey, Charles Schwalm and Lizzie Prange, Wade McBarnes and Carrie Elig, Herbert Klever and Riva Muldoon, Edward Charles and Anna Rourke, Edwin Hatch and Verne Bosler, Edward Schroeder and Augusta Paul, Albert Seidner and Amanda Roose, Ambrose Kniffen and Ida Kesterson, Charles Eickhoff and Mary Beard, Norman Prince and Ida Mason, Perry Frederick and Lizzie Parker, Levante Biliote and Elizabeth Williams.
Birth notices list several new arrivals with parental names and addresses including Isaac Forg on Washington boulevard east a daughter and William Pettit on West Berry street a son. Additional births mention a Hoyer on Force street a son Adolph Dis ter on East Creighton avenue a son Charles Roth on 2111 John street a daughter Oliver Fairfield Wayne township a daughter William Dell Force and Pontiac streets a daughter John Neu Mann Purman street a son William Bell city a daughter.
At the first annual meeting of the Wayne Knitting Mills Benefit Society officers and trustees for the coming year were elected. Henry Wiese was named president, Edward Helmke secretary and treasurer, with FE Holt N Ortlieb N H Foster George Butler and Ferdinand Berthel as trustees. The society reported 851.46 paid for sick accident and death claims and 600 plus members, expected to grow to 1 000 by year end.
Weather dominated the Chicago wheat market as trading opened with active movement and higher prices. July and September options sold heavily amid improved crop prospects in the southwest and warmer Northwest. July wheat traded around 8544 to 8615 cents and closed near 85 8 5. Market also showed firmer corn, steady oats, and firmer hog values with pork near 16.25, lard up to 39.05, and ribs at 8.90.
The close showed May and July prices for grains led by Corn at 487c May and 95 7 49c July. Oats May 444c and July 438 481c. Pork May 15.90 and July 16.1214. Lard May 8.80 and July 8.95. Ribs May 9.6744 and July 8.82. Rye cash 72c. Barley cash 68c. Flax Clover and Timothy listed as nothing doing.
Livestock markets show strong demand across hogs cattle and sheep. East Buffalo totals receipts 2380 hogs with 1520 shipments and high NY-bound movements. cattle receipts 175 with steady tone. Chicago hogs at 15000 with strong demand and prices up to 6.50. sheep and lambs 13090 receipts with mixed to steady pricing and lambs up to 8.60.
Cincinnati market report shows hogs active with butchers and shippers paying 6.57 to 6.60 for good types and 5.25 to 6.40 for common grades. Cattle steady to fair for shippers at 4.75 to 5.75 and lower markets at 2. Bovine and sheep data cited with sheep steady and lambs steady around 5.00 to 7.15, reflecting overall stable demand.
Chicago reports May seven butter creameries at 18 to 25 cents, eggs steady at 15 a half cents, cheese firm with several varieties. New York shows butter firm with creamery prices 21 to 27 cents, cheese steady with multiple grades, eggs firm with receipts 27,552 cases and prices around 18 to 21 cents for various classifications.
A dense list of quotations from several commodity houses and mill firms showing prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Butter, Apples, Potatoes, Onions, Eggs, Lard, Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Wool, Honey, Hides, and various hides and seed goods. Includes specific firm quotes from 8 Bush & Co. Weil Brothers & Co. Tresgelt & Sons, and J. T. Johnson with farm and dairy product prices by item and weight. Prices reflect per bushel, per pound, per ton, or per dozen as listed.
The page lists commodity prices including eggs at 15c per dozen, apples at $1.00 per bushel, butter 14c per pound, creamery butter 28c per pound, and potatoes 50c per bushel. It also quotes live and dressed stock from Eckart Packing Co with hogs on foot 6.25 to 6.40, sheep 3.00, lambs 5.50 to 6.00, calves 4.50 to 5.50, and grass fed steers 4.00 to 4.50. The Hay Market shows Timothy 17.00, mixed 14.00 to 15.00, clover 11.00 to 12.00, straw 5.00 to 6.00. Local coal prices include Hard coal 7.75 ton, Hocking Valley 4.75 ton, Massillon and Jackson 5.78 on Pocahontas 6.50 ton, and cannel coal 0.69 ton.
Transfers of real estate listed with buyer seller and price across multiple townships with parcels in Shirley Lafayette Monroe Scipio Adams and others. Several lots in Maumee Drexel Park and Commercial Additions change hands with prices ranging from 1 to 6000 dollars.
London May 17 The Irish bill aimed at home rule was introduced in the house of commons by Chief Secretary for Ireland Mr Birrell. Spectators crowded the chamber as debate began. Wrestling is noted as Persia's popular sport with grand tournaments to settle district supremacy.
State of Indiana Allen County notice to defendants Benjamin Swett Cornelius Cooper Senior Junior Mary Cooper Kaziah Cooper Albert Unger Charles Unger and unknown parties that a suit to quiet title to real estate is pending in the Superior Court. Defendants must appear by June 29 1907 or answer demur otherwise the case will be heard in their absence. Attest Clerk Joseph N Mason Attorney C W Kahne May 8 w3t.
George H. Burritt is named administrator of the Thomas Langley estate, late of Allen County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Emrick and Emrick are attorneys for the estate. 5-1-w-2t.
Notice states James D. Benjamin is appointed executor of the last will of Mary Benjamin of Allen County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. The document is dated May 1, 1921.
William Hahn as administrator of the estate of Martha Withers Hahn of Allen County Indiana declares the estate solvent. Breen Morris 1821 attorneys represent the estate in matters pertaining to the administration and claims processing.
Hugh Wormcastle has been named executor of the last will and testament of Lemuel Worme Castle late of Allen County Indiana. The estate is described as supposed to be solvent according to the notice.
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