Lumber Congress Roasts Press and Ed Hines in May 1911
The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports complaints from the lumber trade congress in St Louis about media bias and slander. It praises Ed Hines as a promoter of pure statesmanship and as a booster who can help the lumber interests push its agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Trades Congress
St. Louis
Consolidated Lumber Interests
Uncle Sam
Ed Hines
Springfield
Lorimer
Washington
Congress
Mr. Hines
Federal suit against lumber trust echoes Sherman act test
The article argues the Justice Department has proof of a powerful lumber combine using methods to control business and influence legislation. It frames the Lorimer case as testing the anti trust standard set by the Standard Oil decision and warns that if the lumber trust isn’t an unreasonable restraint, the Sherman act could be rendered meaningless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Justice
Lumber Trust
Lorimer
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
La Follette Attacks Lorimer Over Bribery Charges
Senator La Follette spoke with bitter candor about Senator Lorimer, accusing him of silence and contentment amid bribery scandal. He argued Lorimer showed no high mindedness and would not demand inquiry or vindication, noting few would endure such charges without resignation to spare friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lorimer
LaFollette
Illinois
United States
Supreme Court and the line between reasonable restraint
The piece muses on how the Supreme Court might draw the boundary between reasonable restraints and predatory practices by trusts in oil tobacco and lumber. It suggests those industries are seen as most prone to aggressive consolidation and warns readers to imagine a trusted restraint that is truly benevolent, which may be hard to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Tobacco Trust
Vem
Tragic Aviation Show Near Paris Claims High Officials
An aviation show near Paris ends in a tragedy as an aeroplane crashes injuring the French premier and killing the war minister. The incident underscores the danger of flight to bystanders and officials alike, with experts noting planes fall unpredictably regardless of location or persons nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Guldlin Playground Named for Two Close Friends
A local playground named for Mr. and Mrs. Guldlin is praised as a fine tribute to two steadfast supporters of the playground movement. Residents express unanimous approval of the choice and its joyful impact on the community.
Fort Wayne Playground Movement Seeks More Sites
The passage calls for expanding juvenile play spaces in Fort Wayne and cites the Guldlin playground as a model. It argues that remote families would value such an institution and urges timely creation of additional locations to reflect the movement's potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Mrs. Guldlin
One-man Rule Cited as Mexico Peace Looms
Formal peace arrives in Mexico with the Diaz regime set to retire once Diaz and Corral leave office. The peace pact preamble names Senor Don Francisco S Carbajal as representative of General Porfirio Diaz’s government, not the Mexican people, illustrating decades of single‑handed rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Corral
Francisco S. Carbajal
Porfirio Diaz
People of
Republic of Mexico
Kern Movement Emerges as Outsider Drive in Indiana
The Kern presidential surge continues and grows into a movement favoring an outsider over any Indiana favorite son. Indiana, at a split Democratic national convention, would appear ludicrous. Senator Kern has never approved the movement and has spoken against it firmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Indiana
Governor Wilson Promotes Progressive Democracy Appeal
Governor Wilson continues his swing through the circle with a cordial reception and preaches a progressive democracy. He may not be the Democratic nominee yet, but his statements set a political benchmark that the eventual nominee would need to heed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Illinois adjourns as Browne praised in final session
The Illinois legislature adjourned after a climactic close in which fervent eulogies honored Hon. Lee O'Neill Browne a former Democratic leader and alleged chief influence in legislative deals. Browne was seen as confidently securing regard among colleagues who know him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Lee O'Neill Browne
Lorimer
Browne
Trials begin for Ohio legislators indicted on bribery charges
In Columbus, indictments against Ohio legislators open trials with the prospect of stronger prosecution than in Illinois where evidence and testimony failed to sway juries and boodlers escaped justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Illinois
Seventeen-Year Locusts in New Jersey Portend A Spring Forecast
The article notes that seventeen year locusts in New Jersey are nicknamed "W" and suggests, perhaps on Col. George Harvey's say so, that Woodrow Wilson will be the next US president. It adds that the idea may merely forecast warm weather, not political fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
George Harvey
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Harvey
Statehood Bill Sparks Lively Debate and Harmless Talk
The house shows more delight and trouble over the Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill than Canadian reciprocity. Its capacity for stirring oratory surpasses prior expectations, yet the topic remains largely harmless for domestic discussion and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate confronts broad agenda beyond heated term
The passage notes that with Canadian reciprocity and other measures like the free list and Lorimerism the senate has a long program to keep it busy after the current term, while Taft urges critics to see that he can endure it if the senate can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Taft
Wilson Gains California Delegates In Democratic Drive
Governor Woodrow Wilson wins strong support on the Pacific coast as a militant rational progressive, with California's delegates to the upcoming Democratic national convention likely to favor his doctrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Pacific Coast
Jersey
California
Goats and Wool Tariff Debate Stirring House Democrats
House Democrats clash over free wool proposal with critics calling it a local issue. The discussion echoes General Hancock's tariff philosophy as supporters press for broader free wool policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hancock
Fort Wayne to Welcome Elks Weather Feature This Week
Residents near Fort Wayne are advised to expect a special Elks event with favorable weather, described as a line of pleasant conditions delivering days with light and peaceful nights this week. The Elks and their friends invite the public to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Elks
Questioning Police Oversight in Rolling Mills District
The speaker asks whether the Rolling Mills District should lack police guardianship and whether riots and murders would continue unchecked. They demand accountability for maintaining order and insist responsibility be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolling Mills
Taft Signals Willingness to Stay In Washington All Summer
President Taft states he is ready to remain in Washington all summer if the senate requires time to craft reciprocity with Canada, praising the move as heroic and aimed at serving the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Senate
Canada
Senate Resumes Probe Into Lorimer Slough
The Senate resolves to dive back into the Lorimer episode, aiming to go further and deeper than the earlier inquiry. Hope rests on a more thorough examination and clearer outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lorimer
Death of William R. Prouty Insurance Executive
William R. Prouty 55 district superintendent for Western and Southern Life Insurance died at his home 1812 Spy Run Ave Fort Wayne after a two week illness. Born August 5 1855 in New York he joined the company over twenty four years ago and came to Fort Wayne last November. He married Lillian Gaston October 20 1887 and is survived by widow and son Elmer, with relatives in Fort Wayne and Warren County New Jersey. Funeral services were held at home and the remains shipped to Warren County for interment.
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Wiliam R. Prouty
Western and Southern Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Spy Run Avenue
New York
Fort Wayne
Lillian Gaston
J. S. Gaston
Washington, N. J
Collins
Elmer
Warren County
N. J
Zepperning dies at 69 after two day illness in city
Christian Zepperning aged 69 died at 4 30 pm Thursday at his home 2230 John street after a two day illness of acute stomach trouble. He was born in Mnser Heide Prussia August 9 1841 and came to the United States forty years ago. He worked as a caremaker at Bass foundry then at Menefee foundry for four years and in the last two years at the city parks. He married Charlotte Westenfeldt thirty eight years ago and ten children were born with four predeceased. Survived by widow and children Herman Henry Christ Ferdinand William Clara and one brother in Germany. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the residence then Zion Lutheran church at 2 16 pm Rev H Luehr officiating. Interment Concordian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Zepperning
John Street
Mnser Heide
Prussia
United States
Bass Foundry
Menefee Foundry
Charlotte Westenfeldt
Zion's Lutheran Church
Sproederlicher Unterstuetzungs Verein
Herman
Henry
Christ
Ferdinand
William
Clara Zepperning
Germany
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. H. Luehr
Concordian Cemetery
Mrs Louise Bohling Dies After Falls and Pneumonia
Mrs Louise Bohling aged 66 widow of William Bohling died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday at 2307 Force Street. She suffered a scalp wound from a fall two weeks earlier and contracted pneumonia that hastened her death. Born in Germany she came to the United States at age 11 and is survived by four children, Henry Bohling Marion Bohling William Bohling and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bohling
William Bohling
Force Street
Death of Herbert C. Greenlun in Los Angeles
News arrived Friday of Herbert C. Greenlun a Pennsylvania engineer living at 123 Lafayette Street Los Angeles died Friday morning while there seeking health benefits his wife and mother departed for the city to be by his bedside. His remains were sent to Fort Wayne for funeral services and interment with J L Brown secretary of the local Eagles lodge notifying members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Greenlun
Lafayette Street
Los Angeles
Cal
J. L. Brown
Lodge of Eagles
Greenlun
Mr. Brown
Fort Wayne
Walkenstein Woman Dies After Illness at Hospital
Mrs Clara Walkenstein aged 29 wife of William Walkenstein of Woodburn died Tuesday at Lutheran hospital from blood poisoning after about three weeks illness. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at Lutheran church Woodburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Walkenstein
William Wallenstein
Woodburn
Lutheran Hospital
Lutheran Church
Infant Esther Teggis Dies. funeral Friday at Residence
Esther Mary Teggis infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Tereis of 1231 Ewing street died Wednesday morning. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at the residence with private services. Interment will be at Lindenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Mary Teggis
Edward Tereis
Ewing Street
Lindenwood Cemetery
Mrs Eliza Mood Dies After Ten-Year Stay At Easthaven
Mrs Eliza Mood 75 widow of Moses Mood died Tuesday at Easthaven hospital Richmond after nervous exhaustion. She leaves sister Mrs George Collins of Abotte station. Funeral Thursday afternoon at Kinehn Meiching funeral parlors. Interment Oak Grove cemetery Abotte township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Mood
Moses Mood
Huntington Road
Easthaven Hospital
Richmond
George Collins
Abotte Station
Kinehn & Meiching
Oak Grove Cemetery
Abotte Township
Fredrick Infant Mildred L dies. funeral Friday
Mildred L. Fredrick three months eight days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeff S Fredrick of 425 Hoffman street, died at 10 20 p m Tuesday May 16 Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the residence and interment will be in Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred L. Fredrick
Jeff S. Fredrick
Hoffman Street
Bluffton
Sister M Oswina Dies After Illness in St Josephs
Venerable Sister M Oswina Miss Mary Thelen age 21 years 2 months 5 days daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Thelen Fowler Michigan died at 8 oclock Wednesday night at St Josephs hospital from complications Survived by parents and several brothers and sisters Remains shipped to Fowler Michigan for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Oswina
Mary Thelen
John H. Thelen
Fowler, Mich
St. Joseph's Hospital
Remains of Grant Mann Brought for Burial in Rochester
The remains of Grant Mann who died Friday night at his Rochester Ind home were brought to this city for burial arriving Sunday afternoon. He lay in state at Peltier undertaking parlors until Monday when funeral services were held at Lindenwood lodge. The body was interred beside the relatives of Mrs Mann formerly Mrs Hd ward Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Mann
Rochester
Ind
Peltier Undertaking
Lindenwood Lodge
Mann
Hdward Erickson
Death of Judson M. Taylor at Hope Hospital
Judson M. Taylor aged 64 died Saturday at Hope Hospital after an extended illness. He had been an inmate there since April 11. Unmarried, he resided at 1436 Wells Street and had worked as a salesman for Viberg & McMaken.
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Judson M. Taylor
Hope H Hospital
Beaver Death of Mrs Mary Alice Beaver at 64
Mrs Mary Alice Beaver aged 64 wife of Charles B Beaver died Monday morning at the family residence 927 Columbia Ave. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
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Mary
Alice ‘ Beaver
Charles
B.’ Beaver
Columbia Ave
Pioneer Fort Wayne woman dies after illness
Mrs. Markley Beaver a longtime Fort Wayne resident since 1865 dies at age 22? No, she was born 1847. She married Charles B. Beaver, agent for United States Express, and left four children: Harry B., F L., Hugh M., and Mrs. James A. Foster. Survived by five sisters in Indiana and Ohio. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. K. Cecil.
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Nue
Fort Wayne
Mount Alto
Daniel Markley
Charles B. Beaver
United States Express Company
Union
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Harry B. Beaver
James A. Foster
F. L. Beaver
Chicago
Hugh M. Beaver
Denver
Col
G. L. Fox
Jesse Kinsé
Charles Rise
Jennie Markley
Wabash
Ind
E. E. Stitt
Columbus
Ohio
J. K. Cecil
Death of Fort Wayne Pioneer Mrs Mary Schnorberger
Mrs Mary Schnorberger aged 71 dies at St Josephs hospital after a three week illness due to progressive paralysis. Born May 18 1840 in Kensingen Baden Germany she came to the United States in 1885 and settled in Fort Wayne. Survived by daughter Mrs Tonsing and son Charles Schnorberger with services at St Marys Catholic church Friday morning at 8 30. Interment Catholic cemetery. Friends asked to omit flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schnorberger
Fort Wayne
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kensingen
Baden
Germany
United States
Christian Schnerberger
Henry Tonsing
Charles Schnorberger
Rosenthal
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rosary Society
Altar Society
School Society
League of the Sacred Heart
William Hensel Dies After Illness at 68 in Fort Wayne
William Hensel aged 68 died at 6:40 am Tuesday at his son Wm Hensel Jr's home 803 Buchanan street after four days with pneumonia. Born in Difelingen Westphalia Germany he came to Fort Wayne at age twelve. He worked forty five years as a machinist at Bass Foundry and Machine Works. Survived by two children William Hensel Jr and Mrs Otton Lehneke of Pittsburg nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hensel
Wm. Hensel, Jr
Buchanan Street
Difelingen
Westphalia
Germany
Fort Wayne
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
William Hensel, Jr
This City
Otton Lehneke
Pittsburg
Widow Merla Hautach 76 Dies in City Home
Mrs Merla Hautach widow of Simon Hautach aged 76 years 8 months and 3 days died at 8 pm Sunday at 1425 West Main Street death due to complications She lived in the city 42 years born in Bavaria February 18 1834 She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church Survived by sons Peter and George Hautach and daughter Mrs William Stoll Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at her son George's home then 230 pm at Emanuel Lutheran Church Rev William Moll officiating Interment Lindehwood Cemetery
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Merla Hautach
Simon Hautach
West Main Street
Bavaria
Germany
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Peter
George Hautsch
William Stoll
Adam Seufert
Chicago
George
William Moll
Lindehwood Cemetery
Parker Widow Catherine Parker Dies in Allen County
Mrs Catherine Parker aged 73 years 6 months 7 days widow of George Parker died at 1 30 Sunday morning at her home in Bt Joseph township. death due to dropsy following an illness of twenty years. Parker was a pioneer resident of Allen county having made her home there for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine.Parker
George Parker
Joseph Township
Allen County
Obituary of Mrs Parker with Fort Wayne ties
A longtime resident who came to the county seventy years ago at age three is mourned. Survived by children William Peter and George Parker at home and daughters Elizabeth Bates Marion Zarbangal and Mrs Nathan Koons of Fort Wayne plus Mrs Henry Koons of Seattle. Eleven grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 pm Tuesday at residence, then Parker chapel at 2 pm with Rev Byrer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church of
Fort Wayne
William
Peter
George Parker
Elizabeth Bates
Marion Zarbangal
Nathan Koons
Henry Koons
Seattle
Wash
Parker Chapel
Byrer
Keller Frank Marion Keller dies after illness at 21
Frank Marion Keller aged 21 dies at 12 30 Sunday at his home 2316 Eucad avenue after a two weeks illness with double pneumonia He worked as a brakeman on the G R I and belonged to the voluntary relief He leaves a widow and a three month old baby his mother and four brothers and one sister Also surviving are J A Keller Parker Minn C O Keller Grand Rapids George C and Harry B Keller and Mrs George Nulf all of this city Funeral services are set for 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marion Keller
Eucad Avenue
Voluntary Relief
J. A. Keller
Parker
Parker, Minn
C. O. Keler
Grand Rapids
Mich
George C
Harry B. Keller
George Nulf
Governor Harmon Wins Surging Support After Singing Hymn
In a campaign scene cited by William Bayard Hale, Harmon’s unexpected singalong after a long speech rallies about 5,000 observers. The hymn “Bless Be the Tie That Binds” elevates spirits and supports Harmon at the polls, where voters respond with strong backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Binda
Willam Bayard Hale
Salesmen Honest at Heart in Get-Rich Quick Firms
The World’s Work cites a salesman entangled in an irrigation bond collapse who renounced securities selling. He admits the business can be legitimate, but he warns that one awful blunder can ruin lives, and that others often pay for another’s mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Investment Advice By Faddish Consultation
The June World’s Work argues that people seek diverse experts for money issues, treating investment problems as ailments needing many specialists rather than focused guidance. It notes the inconsistent, indiscriminate approach by the public and the similar flawed results across health, legal, business, and spiritual troubles.
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E. A. K. Hackett
Virtue
Goldlin
William R. ‘Prouty
Pontiac, Hi
Marty
Inez Bohling
Gust
Frederick Fahlsing
Henry Rehtng
Sophia Schmaritzrieth
Minnie Walda
William R. Prouty
Zepperning
Walkenstein
Teggis
Fredrick
Taylor
Beaver
Schnorberger
Hensel
Hautsch
Keller
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