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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

Page

7

Roosevelt letter urges Minnesota to back Roosevelt in primaries

Theodore Roosevelt urges Minnesotans to support his presidential bid, arguing Taft is controlled by party bosses. He cites primary results across nine states, claims Roosevelt stands for the plain people against bosses, and asks Minnesota to join Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Maine, Kansas, and Maryland in backing him.

New York Roosevelt Committee Col Theodore Roosevelt R. A. Caswell Supreme Court Minneapolis Minn Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Illinois Pennsylvania Nebraska Oregon New Hampshire Massachusetts Maryland Chicago Taft Hampshire Roosevelt Mr. Taft Republican Party Gallinger Aldrich Penrose Kealing Leimer Messrs Guggenheim and Evans Calhoun Southern Pacific Railway California Montana Smith Towney Lorimer Guggenheim Ohio New Jersey Maine Kansas

Great Assembly of Presbyterian Church to Convene in Louisville

The one hundred twenty fourth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America will meet May 16 in Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church Louisville Kentucky, opening with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev Dr John F Carson. The gathering will be the largest yet and the first south of the Ohio River. Over 1 000 members will enroll across 37 synods and 292 presbyteries. Pittsburg Presbytery leads with sixteen commissioners. Possible moderator candidates include Rev Frank Woodford Sneed of East Liberty Pittsburg and Rev Dr James Gore King McClure of McCormick Seminary. The church reports more than 1 500 000 members, 9 000 ministers, 10 000 congregations, and last year surpassed 27 million dollars in contributions.

Fittsburg Great General Assembly The Presbyterian Church In United States of America Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church Louisville John F. Carson Brooklyn Ohio River Pittsburg Luisville Pennsylvania Frank Woodford Sneed East Liberty Presbyterian Church Missouri Minnesota General Assembly Sneed Atlantic Synod Freedmens Board Dr. Sneed James Gore King McClure McCormick Seminary Princeton McCormick Presbyterian Church Executive Commission Winona Assembly Board

Garrett Indoor Fair Aims to Fund Volunteer Fire Dept

Garrett Indiana hosts a three day indoor fair at the Coliseum on June 18 19 20 to cover expenses for the volunteer fire department ahead of the Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen's Association state meeting in Dunkirk on June 27. Fire chief Al W Beehler names a general committee including G C Scott Leslie Stoner Conrad Schomberg A Palmer Thomas Byanski and J O Landes with help from the Garrett Military Band and the Wives of the fire company members.

Leslie Stoner Conrad Schomberg A. Palmer Thomas Byanski J. O. Landes Garrett Military Band

Elected School Trustee Accepts Library Board Post

Huntington Indiana May 9 At the school board meeting C W Whitelock accepted a seat on the library board as Third ward representative. He fills the vacancy caused by B F Bilster's refusal to accept the post when offered.

Huntington Ind C. W. Whitelock Library Board Third Ward Whitelock B. F. Bilster

Fort Wayne Canal Bill Advances in Senate Survey Set

The Senate approved the river and harbor bill with an $8,000,000 boost to a total around $34,000,000 for canal work. A War Department survey will study a potential northern Indiana canal linking Lake Erie to Lake Michigan to aid a Toledo Fort Wayne Chicago route.

Fort Wayne Canal Senate Washington Toledo-Fort Wayne-Chicago House Mississippi Maica Bay Allegheny River Delaware River Cape Lookout St. Mary’s _ river Chicago Harbor Ohio River Cairo Los Angeles Harbor War Department Indiana Lake Erie Lake Michigan Chief of Engineers Toledo Lake “Michigan

Mayor Gaynor on the Courts in New Haven Speech

New York Mayor William J. Gaynor spoke at Yale on distributive justice and accused courts of obstructing social and economic reforms. He urged judicial recalls by constitutional amendments and defended long terms for judges while warning against public official recalls.

New Haven Conn William J. Gaynor New York Yale Forum Gaynor

Rev David F Cender Dies After Long Ministry

Reverend David F. Cender, a Presbyterian minister for thirty years, died Tuesday at the home of his foster daughter in Leo. Born in Germany over 75 years ago, he lived in the United States about 50 years and served through the Civil War before entering the ministry. He spent 25 years in Cardington, Ohio, and his funeral was held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Methodist Episcopal church in Lee with Rev Dickson and Rev Clark officiating.

David F. Cender Gilbert McNabb Leo Germany Cardington Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Lee Dickson Clark

Burned in Saving Child in Indiana House Fire

Miss Edith Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Miller was badly burned while extinguishing a fire that caught Eloise Derheimer the child. The incident occurred in Columbia City Indiana on May 10 as bystanders helped save the child from flames.

Columbia City Ind Edith Miller Joe. Miller Eloise Joseph . Derheimer

Hammond 10 Get Big Steel Plant In Indiana Harbor Area

Chicago dispatch reports Hammond Indiana plans a modern steel plant costing about 11 million dollars, employing around 5900. The project could spur Hammond toward city prominence and population growth, with a Calumet region land purchase by Ferdinand Schlesinger and associates triggering canal and rail developments nearby. The site lies near Wolf Lake, bounded by drainage canals and White Oak avenue, with completion expected in about two years and extensive rail access from major lines. Nearby industries include Baldwin Locomotive Works and Standard Steel, among others, within two miles of the site.

Chicago Hammond Ind Indiana Calumet Inland Steel Company Indiana Harbor Indiana Harbor Ship Canal Wolf Lake New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Chicago and Northwestern Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Indiana Harbor Belt Pere Marquette and Wabash Baldwin Locomotive Works Buckeye Steel Castings Company Standard Steel Company Simplex Railway Appliance Company W. B. Conkey Company American Steel Foundries Republic Iron and Steel Company Standard Forgings Company

Inland Paper company expands Garrett mill output

Garrett Indiana May 10 the Inland Paper company led by William MacFarland of Lockport is operating a Garrett area mill built by Garrett Paper Mills producing three tons a day with seven workers. plans include night shifts and a dynamo upgrade to reach twenty five tons daily.

Garrett Ind The Inland Paper Company William MacFarland Lockport Garrett Paper Mills

Stork Delivers Quintet at Linton Farm

Mrs. Monroe Bennett, 30, wife of a farmer three miles west of Linton, gave birth to quintuplets three girls and two boys. All born healthy with evident good condition. Two years ago the Bennetts had twins.

Linton, Tnd Monroe Bennett Linton Gad

Piano Dealers Will Come Here for 1913 Convention

Fort Wayne delegates to the Indiana Piano Dealers annual convention, held in Indianapolis, won the right to host the third annual meeting in Fort Wayne. About seventy five prominent Indiana piano dealers will attend. The Fort Wayne delegation included M. J. Marttene elected vice president, George Jacobs, J. C. Stafford and Guy Conklin. Marttene spoke on local state and national association benefits and urged Fort Wayne as host, influencing the decision.

Fort Wayne Indiana Piano Dealers Indianapolis Indiana M. J. Marttene Georgeacobs J. C. Stafford Guy Conklin Marttene

Cline seeks quick aid on new soldier pension increase

Representative Cyrus Cline writes from Washington urging Twelfth district soldiers to send name, unit, service length, and pension details to obtain the new Smoot Sherwood pension increase. He promises blanks and filing help at once, noting delays may miss benefits. He asks The Sentinel to publish the appeal to reach all veterans.

Cyrus Cline Washington The Sentinel Twelfth Congressional District Cline Conference Committee House Senate Twelfth District

Home for their pastor Presbyterian church to buy manse

Bluffton Indiana May 9 The congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church decided to purchase a manse for the pastor and his family A subscription and finance committee led by Dr G E Fulton and a location committee including Mrs I N Hatfield and G E Gardiner will plan the project and circulate papers to raise funds

Presbyterian Church Bluffton Ind G. E. Fulton Odus Hastings A. Wilson Frank Williamson W. E. Simons I. N. Hatfield Sol Staver G. E. Gardiner Elmer Hastings M. M. Justus

Navratil Claims Titanic Waifs as Her Children

Mme Navratil of Nice announces the Titanic orphans cared for in New York are her sons. She received their photos, intends to sail on the Oceanic to claim custody, stating her husband confided the children to a cousin amid divorce proceedings and later went to England.

Nice France Mme. Navratil New York England America

Brandy and Stills Seized in Indiana Raid Near St Peters

May 9 report says F M Smith of the internal revenue service seized 65 gallons of brandy and two stills, arresting John Saltain at a home near St Peters Indiana. The haul is described as the largest in ten years. Saltain faces charges of concealing brandy from the government and selling without a license.

Indianapolis F. M. Smith Internal Revenue Department John Saltain St. Peters Ind Indiana Saltain Mr. Smith

New Anti-Saloon League Superintendent Arrives in Fort Wayne

Rev. W. H. Chase assumes district duties for the Anti-Saloon League in Fort Wayne succeeding Rev. N. Shirey. He arrives from Jacksonville Florida where he led the state program and has held multiple district and state posts in Pennsylvania and Pittsburg. Chase seeks a local home as his family plans to move from Florida next week.

Anti- Saloon League Fort Wayne W. H. Chase City N. €. Shirey Indianapolis Tri-State East Berry Street Mr. Chase Jacksonville Fla Florida Anti-Saloon League League Pittsburg Pennsylvania Marion Bluffton

Whitler County Pledges Big Delegation to Baltimore Convention

Maurice Niezer, secretary of Indiana’s state delegation, says Whitler county business leaders pledged funds to fill a special car for the Baltimore convention. A letter from Hf. D. McLallen of Columbia City reports strong local enthusiasm for the Marshall for President movement and a large Twelfth district turnout. Niezer notes high demand for assembly tickets and warns meeting attendance will strain supply.

Hf. D. McLallen Columbia City Baltimore Maurice Niezer Whitles County Marshall Boom McLallen Mr. Niezer Whitler County Niezer Indiana

Governor Reappoints Dr Wheelock To Indiana Optometry Board

Governor Marshall reappoints Dr K K Wheelock of the city to another term on the Indiana state board of registration and examination in optometry.

Marshall K. K. Wheelock Indiana State Board

Flaws in Meat Inspection Law Highlighted in Hearing

Rev. Caro line Bartlett Crane of Michigan testified before the House committee on expenditures in the agricultural department that regulations by the bureau of animal industry under the meat inspection law allow possible defrauding of the public. She backed a Wisconsin representative’s call for a congressional inquiry and demonstrated with a labeled lard can that a government seal and inspection label could mislead consumers into thinking the product is protected. The event prompted laughter as the candy lard proof illustrated the risk from regulatory gaps.

Washington Caroline Bartlett Crane Michigan House Committee On Agricultural Department Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Crane Nelson Wisconsin Beef Trust

Indiana to receive three crayon portraits from federal gifts

Washington reports the Indiana secretary of state will receive three crayon portraits of former speakers John W. Davis Michael C Kerr and Schuyler Colfax as a free gift from the federal government after Congress directed replacement of crayon portraits with oil paintings. The shipment to Indiana will occur once the replacements are hung and the portraits are sent at no cost to the government.

Washington Lew Ellingham Indiana Mr. Ellingham Uncle Sam House of Representatives James K. Polk John Bell Howell Cobb John W. Davis M. C. Kerr Schuyler Colfax Robert M. T. Hunter Andrew Stevenson Philip Barbour J. W. Jones John G. Carlisle J. L. Orr Langdon Cheeves Nathaniel Macon William Pennington House National House John W. Davin Michael C. Kerr

Central College holds June 12 commencement in Huntington

Huntington Ind May 9 The Central college commencement will be held on Wednesday June 12 Those completing the four year course will receive the B A degree and the academic course will receive a diploma Those graduating with B A degrees are W F Merchant W H Kindel Bryant Lawrence W A Kopp and Ethel Eldred Those finishing the academic course are Clarence Steman Desbie Borton Clea Hildebrand Merle Gragg and Dessie Wolford

Huntington Ind Central College W. F. Merchant W. H. Kindel Bryant Lawrence W. A. Kopp Ethel Eldred Clarence, Steman Dessi Borton Clea Hildebrand Merle Gragg Dessie Wolford

Whitley Republican Convention Set for June 8

Columbia City Ind May 10 The republican county convention will be held at Tuttles opera house this year on Saturday June 8. Thus far only five candidates have announced and two seek the sheriff post.

Columbia City Ind Tuttle Opera House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Caswell Garrett Indoor Fair Shields Séritinel- Staff W. J. Davis ED Brockmeyer Mayor Gaynor New York Executive Justice D. F. Cender Garrett Paper Mill STORK Vention Indiana Piano Dealers’ Association Shirey Whitley DR. Wheelock the Central College Whitley Republican Convention
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