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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
4
A 1911 editorial notes Memorial Day marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil War, honoring veterans and urging reverence for the observance. It also comments on President Taft’s stance against Walsh and Morse financial crimes, supporting a stern punishment without clemency.
The U S Supreme Court declares the American Tobacco Company a restraint of trade and mandates dissolution. The ruling remands to lower court to consult with defendants on lawful reorganization. Justice Harlan dissents, noting potential criminal prosecutions for trust leaders. The decision condemns monopolistic methods and calls for a legal, compliant future.
President Taft declines executive clemency for John R. Walsh and Charles W. Morse, citing guilty verdicts under federal banking laws. He notes Walsh’s moral turpitude and Morse’s greater realization of wrongdoing, arguing penalties should not differ by wealth or position.
The piece argues that the Lorimer scandal reveals not merely Lorimer himself but a system of “Lorimerism” where powerful interests funded his election to secure legislative influence. It insists the Senate must rebuke and remove him to protect the country, warning that such corruption threatens democratic government.
The article notes General Porfirio Diaz resigns after 27 years as Mexico’s president. It credits him with material progress yet criticizes his dictatorial rule. The incoming government pledges reforms including education, electoral freedoms, court reform, and estate dissolution. The period is marked as a costly but pivotal chapter.
The text portrays Senator Pomerene pushing to jail oil magnates including Johndee, noting Standard Oil’s need for reorganization and Rockefeller’s claim of no active leadership in the big trust for many years. It suggests political leverage and questions the likelihood of success.
The first uprising against the new regime in Mexico has been revealed as a dull affair with the conspirators imprisoned. The plot failed to start spectacularly, but the fate of the conspirators may still provide thrills once the government pursues the case.
Fred W. Rohlman aged 38, a former City of Fort Wayne firefighter, died at 7:40 a.m. at his home 3336 South Barr Street after a year and a half battle with cancer. Born in Fort Wayne he lived here all his life and served seven years in the fire department before resigning six years ago. He belonged to the Mechecamnochqua tribe, Improved Order of Redmen. Survived by his widow and son James, his mother Mrs Elizabeth Rohlman, sisters Mrs Fred Baade, and four brothers Henry Charles John Rohlman of Fort Wayne and George Rohlman of Portland Oregon. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at the residence.
John Kintz aged 76 died at 3 20 Sunday morning at his home 1218 Lillie Street from neuralgia of the heart after a few hours illness. He worked as a carpenter for the Pennsylvania company before his pension six years ago and was a devout member of St Marys church. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Laura Kintz and Mrs Joseph C Smith and his widow who is in California awaiting funeral plans.
Lucile Frances Delagrange five years eleven months twelve days died at midnight Sunday at 718 Lawton Place from diabetes after a brief illness. Survived by parents Louis C. and Mrs Delagrange and one sister. Funeral services at the residence at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, then Cathedral at 9 a.m.
Frank Krahn age 62 died at 3 30 Sunday at 1524 Wall Street after a five month cancer illness. Born in Germany he moved to Fort Wayne forty years ago and worked at Fort Wayne Electric Works. Survived by widow and three children Louise Fred and Charles Krahn. Funeral 9 30 Tuesday at home with Rev Moll officiating.
Mrs Shirley Sheward age 26 wife of Blaine Sheward died at 11:80 Sunday morning at Lutheran hospital after an operation performed last Wednesday. Survived by husband a street railway motorman remains shipped to Portland Indiana for funeral services and interment set for Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Goertz aged 65 years 9 months 19 days widow of Dr A Goertz was found dead in bed Sunday at 714 Fulton street where she lived alone A grandchild summoned Charles Meyers son in law who entered the house and found her dead Coroner Kesler ordered the body removed to Klaehn Melching undertaking parlors She is survived by a daughter Mrs George B McCormick a son Charles Goertz and ten grandchildren Funeral services Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of her daughter 644 Greely street service private.
Mrs Esther McGinley aged 41 died Monday morning at Lutheran hospital from complications. She lived on Annette street and is survived by husband James McGinley three children Lawrence Charles Hazel and by three brothers and one sister.
Paul W. O. Cartwright nine months old son of Mr and Mrs W O Cartwright of 233 East Pontiac street died Monday morning of infantile paralysis. Funeral services at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence Services private.
Mrs Sssie B Culler aged 43 wife of G W Culler died at 9 this morning at 1656 Howell street after a three weeks illness with rheumatic fever. She had lived in Fort Wayne eighteen years and belonged to the BetJtereton Street Church of Christ Rebecca lodge and American Yeomen.
Survived by husband and two daughters Helen and Ruth. Sisters Mrs Frank Jones of Jewell City Kansas and Mrs Seth Meyers of Nebraska City Nebraska. Funeral services at 10 AM Tuesday at residence. remains shipped to South Whitley for interment.
William Westermann aged 72 died at 8 30 o clock Thursday evening at his son Charles Westerman 1229 Ohio street from asthma. Born in Kreis Muenden Germany he came to the United States in 1881 and to Fort Wayne the same year where he resided since. He was a carpenter by trade retired seventeen years ago and a devout member of St Pauls Lutheran church. Surviving are wife a daughter Mrs Fred Menze and four sons William H Herman Charles and Fred Westerman all of Fort Wayne. wife preceded him in death.
Abrose Donnelly aged 78 a former Fort Wayne resident died Thursday at his Roanoke home from senility. Born in Ireland August 15 1833 he moved to Fort Wayne early then to Roanoke eighteen years ago. Survived by a widow and nine children including William in San Antonio Jo B and James in Minneapolis Edward and Mrs Gertie Bender in Pasco Wash Mrs Anna Tiebold Cedar Ind Mrs Jennie Wright Roanoke and Mrs Ella Barr Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held Saturday at 8:30 from the Barr home and St Patrick's church at 9 with Catholic cemetery interment.
Frederick Schwartz Sr aged 68 died at 6 AM Friday at 226 West Butler street from complications. A pioneer resident of sixty years born in Germany, he was a skilled collar maker and had served as councilman and police officer. Survived by wife, eight children, siblings, eleven grandchildren. funeral Saturday 2 PM at his home with Rev. Zartman. Lindenwood cemetery interment.
Thelma Idella Shuler age 2 months daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Shuler died Wednesday afternoon at the family residence on Abbott Street after pneumonia. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at the residence with interment at Lindenwood cemetery.
Mrs Jennie Fletcher aged 75 7 22 widow of Charlies Fletcher died at 10 45 Thursday at 302 Madison street after a two year illness. A pioneer Fort Wayne resident for over fifty years she came from Rochester New York where she was born. Funeral services Saturday afternoon.
William Leonard a Fort Wayne gun and lock smith for decades died at 84 from paralysis at his daughter's home. Born in Birmingham England he immigrated to the U S in 1848 and settled in Fort Wayne in 1853. He was first to ride a Fort Wayne engine and first passenger on the city streetcar and was a devout Cathedral member. He is survived by his children Mrs. Victor Huguenard Roy and William Leonard all of Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Annia Dorothy Stuber of Cleveland wife of J B Stuber a well known automobile salesman connected with the Electric garage died at 2 20 Saturday morning at Lutheran hospital following an operation for acute nephritis Mrs Stuber came here from Cleveland with her husband and they were stopping at the Anthony hotel five days ago awaiting care.
The deceased, a devout Catholic from Fort Wayne, died after a long illness. Her husband and sister in Cleveland were unaware of her condition. Father H. F. Xroce administered the last rites. She belonged to St. Peter's Church in Cleveland. The body was sent by Nickel Plate to Cleveland for funeral services at St. Peter's Church.
Joseph Slattery aged 66 died Monday at St Josephs hospital. He is survived by his widow two sons James Slattery of Lorain Ohio and Joseph Slattery of Alliance Ohio and a daughter Mary who arrived Monday evening to arrange shipment of the body to Dayton Ohio for funeral services and interment.
Harry George Allgier infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Allgier died Friday evening at 2802 Lafayette street from exhaustion. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 at the residence and 2 at St Peter's Catholic church reflecting local observances.
Dorothy Evelyn Houser aged one, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houser, died Friday evening at 1827 High Street. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the residence with burial at Hatfield Cemetery.
Edith Harkenrider, 32, of East Washington street, died Tuesday evening at St. Joseph's hospital after an appendicitis operation begun two weeks earlier.
Billie Hoffman infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Hoffman died at 6 o clock Thursday morning at 1136 Eliza Street. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon with interment at Linden Wood Cemetery.
Crowds estimate up to 50 000 along Fort Wayne streets for the Elks state reunion Mardi Gras pageant. Ideal weather, confetti showers, and twenty floats highlighted the parade led by Capt. Rank e and city police. Queen Clara Pepenbrink and maids rode the inaugural float with Elks charter members featured on the Elks float.
Judges award prizes for best uniforms and largest parade in a three day Elks reunion. Anderson lodge took fifty dollars for most handsome uniforms, Alexandria lodge led with 57 men, Huntington and Fort Wayne lodges received prizes and honors, plus a lone Iowa City marcher. The Ball Was Grilliant featured a grand march and a diamond ring presentation as Reineke's orchestra played well into the night.
An event at the Cathedral next Sunday will be the solemn confirmation of a large class of first communicants. A pontifical high mass at 9 o clock will be celebrated by Bishop H. J. Alerding. The list includes numerous boys and girls with many surnames such as Belot, Brophy, Burns, Cleary, Henry, Roche, Weaver, Bresnahan, and Schele among others.
Washington Star quotes a father praising his son's baseball talent and notes the player told his club he will not continue unless his pay improves. The item captures a budding star’s leverage over a team.
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