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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
Coroner Kesler’s finding on the New Aveline hotel fire spurs calls for building law reforms and full fire department readiness. The piece honors Dr. Sihler and Lutheran leaders, noting Fort Wayne’s church history, Concordia college ties, and the Missouri Synod’s current meeting focus.
Henry C. Watson editor of Dan's Review predicts brighter business in a signed article. He notes periodic financial excesses followed by national rallies and believes economy born of necessity will resume vigorous progress soon.
Fort Wayne hosts the Missouri Lutheran synod for its triennial gathering. The article highlights Fort Wayne’s Lutheran heritage since 1839 and the pivotal role of Rev. William Sihler in the 1845 expansion, noting the influential preachers and global reach of the conference.
The White House hosts a civic conference convened by the president with governors and public leaders to discuss conserving national resources. Focused on inland waterways and forest preservation, the gathering aims to inspire Congress and mobilize public support to prevent future waste and protect posterity.
Naval Surgeon Barton Lisle Wright reports promising results using mercury injections to treat tuberculosis at the New Fort Lyon naval hospital. Thirty voluntary patients show improvement, with varying mercury doses tailored to each case and chiefly minor inconveniences reported. Wright began experiments in 1905 and 1907, with authorities watching for detailed case reports.
Congress moves toward adjournment as both houses push a currency bill with passage expected at any moment. The week promises vigorous action, with key legislation already addressed and delays removed. Browns note partially referenced.
The session plans work on tariff revisions and the commodity clause. A senate measure would extend railroad divestment of noncore business to 1910. The inland waterways commission bill moves forward after house passage. A liquor shipment control bill faces votes amid reports. Berlin wireless treaty may be reported for ratification. the house anticipates none of its major bills passing.
Washington reports indicate a harmony effort to resolve discord before the Chicago gathering. Knox supporters insist he stays in, Fairbanks presses to finish, Hitchcock details Taft’s strong delegate count. Nomination of the war secretary appears inevitable barring disaster, with other candidates receiving only nominal support.
James J. Hill, at a national resources conference in the White House, warns that agricultural land is being impoverished across the country including Indiana and New England. He calls for immediate remedies to stop soil waste, restore vitality, and safeguard public lands before far higher costs arise.
A proposal praised by Mr. Bryan would nominate John Mitchell of the mineworkers union for second on the Democratic ticket. Mitchell, seen as strong with workingmen, has kept out of politics and may head a new mining bureau. Roosevelt backs a perpetual inland waterways commission, with a $20,000 appropriation, while bidding for asphalt contracts shows fresh competition. Ashley in De Kalb county gains a saloon license, the town becoming the county's sole saloon site.
The piece notes that DeKalb Steuben and Lagrange counties are dry and Ashley supplies the thirst in the region. It laments Ashley as a drinking hub and predicts continued local discontent with a saloon. It also reports Marion county primaries showing record apathy amid graft investigations with little voter turnout and nominal good candidates.
Indiana prohibitionists plan a two day convention in Indianapolis this week. Leaders expect the largest and most enthusiastic gathering ever, with hopes high for a sweeping victory in next November's vote. The piece also notes temperance sentiment rising nationwide and urges prudence in fire equipment procurement amid lingering Fort Wayne fire concerns.
Exceedingly cunning rumors drift through the scene as whispers hint that Ind iana’s favored figure may be feeling premonitory signs of a potential second call to duty.
Fragmentary political note suggests a neighborly approach to placing a local favorite on a presidential ticket. The text hints at strong local faith in the candidate and a desire to unite with distinguished national figures, indicating optimism about Ohio’s role in the contest.
The piece notes Johnny Johnson of Saint Paul Minnesota lagged behind at the post, costing him Alabama and leaving behind scattered Johnson voters amid the delegation.
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