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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

8

Rosenthal Case Highlights State Department Portrait Fees

Philadelphia painter Albert Rosenthal told a house committee he was paid 850 dollars for a portrait of Associate Justice Day, while records show 2450 dollars. He said Michael signed a blank voucher and issued the 850 dollar check. Denby later presented the 2450 dollar voucher. The committee summoned a state department file clerk to testify as officials seek explanations from Michael and Knox.

Washington Albert Rosenthal Philadelphia House State Department William R. Day Rosenthal Day William H. Michael Department Calcutta Michael Mr. Rosenthal Hay Charles Denby Vienna Justice Day Hamlin Thomas Morrison Michaels Knox

Mock’s Ark druggists praise King’s New Discovery

W L Mock of Mock Ark touts Dr Kings New Discovery for lung and throat ailments. He claims years of experience prove its effectiveness and urges neighbors to try the medicine. Available bottles range from 50c to $1.90 with guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.

W. L. Mock Mock, Ark

Bowser Leads New Public Playground Project

S F Bowser has a crew building a new city playground in the southeast area. Ground on three streets is donated by J H Bass for children of Fort Wayne. Equipment mirrors Holman street setup but on a larger, better soil plot with spectator seats.

S. F. Bowser Reed Street J. H. Bass Bowser Fort Wayne Holman Street Bass

Fort Wayne Public Schools Hold Third Field Day

The Fort Wayne public schools schedule their third annual field day and athletic exhibition for Friday afternoon at the Fort Wayne Driving Park. Transportation for children is organized with the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company providing safe, dedicated cars marked for each school and accompanied by teachers. Ice cream cones will be sold by students and profits go to Field Day receipts. sandwich and snack concessions benefit the King’s Daughters opportunity circle with Miss Margaret Vesey sharing profits with the schools.

Fort Wayne A. L. Rogers Opportunity Circle of King’s Daughters Margaret Vesey

Two Hurt In Collision In Manchester Area

Two people, Mr. and Mrs. N W Isgrogg, and several others, were injured when their car collided with a street car at Wayne street and Broadway. Mr Jackson suffered bruises while Mrs Jackson had a fractured rib. The auto was wrecked and turned around. Injured party left for home after treatment. Earlier, Harry Gebfert was struck by a car at Main and Ewing street, sustaining a badly wrenched hip and body bruises.

N. W. Isgrogg Jackson North Manchester Wayne Street Broadway Harry Gebfert Greeley Street Main Ewing Street

Measles Case Prompts Foley’s Honey and Tar Claim

In Little Rock Arkansas Mrge O B Palmer reports her son contracted measles with a severe cough kept him awake. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package for curing him and claiming lasting relief from croup and whooping cough.

Mrge. O. B. Palmer Little Rock Ark Foley Drefer Drug Co

Ohio Town Wiped Out by Big Springs Fire

Bellefontaine May 29 A blaze ravaged the village of Big Springs destroying two thirds of the town. Three business blocks a saw mill and a stone mill burned. Loss placed near 100000. Fire origin remains unknown as volunteers fought stubborn flames.

Bellefontaine Ohio Big Springs

Six of six crash victims exit hospital after Indiana Union Traction derailment

Six of the seven injured from the Poneto Indiana Union Traction collision were discharged after treatment at St Joseph's hospital. Thomas Nutter remained, injured in the spine, for several days. Other injured included James Lawrence, Fred Hull, Harry Lewis, Mrs Lawrence, John Frantz, and Samuel Trissel. The crash, blamed on brake failure, occurred at five o clock Saturday when a northbound limited car struck a standing southbound car. both motormen escaped. Witnesses credited a passenger’s guidance to brace for impact. Mr and Mrs Lawrence continued toward Kendallville after dressings.

St. Joseph's Hospital Indiana Union Poneto Bluffton Thomas Nutter Whitley County John Whicker Nutter Whicker James D. Lawrence Muncie Fred Hull Harry Lewis Lima Ohio John Frantz Liberty Center Samuel Trissel Greenville Wilfred Premer Farber Smith Kingsland Lawrence Kendallville

Supreme Court Upholds Hours of Service Law for Rail Employes

The U S Supreme Court rules the 1907 hours of service law constitutional in a unanimous decision by Justice Hughes. The ruling states the act applies to interstate carriers and their employees and aligns with interstate commerce regulation already settled in 1910.

Washington Congress Supreme Court of the United States Justice Hughes Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission

Startling Bold Claim for Constipation Relief Pills

If all people knew neglect of constipation could cause severe indigestion jaundice or virulent liver trouble they would take Dr Kings New Life Pills. It is the only safe way for biliousness headache dyspepsia hills and debility. 25c at all druggists.

Dr. King

Local youths sign three year Korean mining contracts

Clem Bridge of Columbia City and Mark Jones of Crawfordsville with three others sign contracts for a three year stay in the Korean gold mines under Oriental Gold.

Columbia City Ind Clem Bridge Mark Jones Crawfordsville I Oriental Gold

Memory Pays Loving Tribute on Memorial Sunday Service

Fort Wayne observed Memorial Sunday with sermons and services at Grace Reformed church and the Majestic theater. Rev. Dr. A K Zartman and other pastors recalled veterans past and present as heat shortened attendance while honoring both living and dead heroes.

A. K. Zartman Grace Reformed Church Majestic Fort Wayne T. W. Blair Sion S. Bass Lawton-Wayne Posts Dudley Buck Gertrude Seely Lawton- Wayne Post Miss Seely JT. M. Hill Trinity M. E. Church Mr. Hill Edward Montgomery Third Presbyterian Church A. J. Folsom Tucre J. K. Cecil M. E. Church Lincoln Grant Sherman Sheridan Grace-Reformed Church Zebhulun Zartman

Embroideries in 27 and 45inch Flouncings Available Now

A large demand for embroideries in 27 and 45 inch flouncings is noted. New line received with swift sales expected. Swiss and batiste designs on offer at 75c to 3.00 a yard. Visit the lace counter to see them.

Foley Kidney Pills Will Do For You

The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills are a true medicine that heal strengthen antiseptic and tonic. They supposedly take hold of the system to rid you of dragging backache dull headache nervousness impaired eyesight and more with emphasis on the kidney area.

Foley Preiee & Bros

Boy Drinks Kerosene in Decatur Incident

A boy in Decatur drank a large quantity of kerosene, with local reports naming Albert Sudduth as the son involved. The incident occurred around noon on a Saturday in May, according to the fragmentary details available from the era.

Decatur Saturn Albert Sudduth

How Great Trust Was Formed Revealed in 1900 Plan

John W. Gates testified before the House steel trust inquiry detailing losses from a $1,000,000 option on Carnegie steel in 1897. He described Morgan Schwab and Hill aiding the 1899 plan to create the United States Steel Corporation to curb Carnegie, with further moves involving the National Steel and American Steel and Wire companies.

Washington W. H. Moore H. C. Frick Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Steel Works J. Pierpont Morgan Charles M. Schwab Hisasself United States Steel Corporation Mr. Carnegie John W. Gates House “Steel Trust Frick Carnegie Federal Steel Company Lorain Steel Company Minnesota Iron Company Ilinois Steel Company Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad National Tube Company Lake Erie Ashtabula Schwab Mr. Morgan Steel Corporation

Foley's Kidney Remedy Quickly Improves Mr. Irondale Patient

M. N. George of Irondale Alabama suffered kidney trouble for years. After trying medicines with little help, he took Foley Kidney Remedy and within three days felt relief as back pain eased and kidney action improved. Dreier & Bros.

M. N. George Irondale Ala Dreier & Bros

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Swin Ney Park Swinney Park Ethel Shroyer Hulda Hawker Y. W. C. A. Building Fund James H. Smart H. V. Shroyer Hurd Street Valette Daseler Blanche Barner Jennie Duemling Irene Johnson Velma Rippe Carol Somers Altha Smith Glandola Price Mabel Ambrose Luélia Anstett Marian Stouder Clara Feafer Josephine Blauvelt Kate Bateman Lela Waldorf Roma Dieh Louise Rogers Mary Louise Rhamy Roy and Lee Rice Pages James R. Hardenford Ralph Teeple Florence Merriott Jane McCarthy Marian Cherry Edith Emmons Elizabeth Bradshaw Dorothy Heaton Dorothea Fox Hope Graeter Helen Freiburger Helen Hackins Ruth Keenan Grace Misner Beatrice Nicholas Margaret Walker Rosalie Weil Esther Centlivre East End MR. Bass Supreme Court Korea Dame Fashion Madame Ise’bell Mme. Ise’Bell THE Aurode Dry Goods CO Boy Story of the United States Steel Co Iscibu Moreland Moreland CO Wayne, Indiana
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