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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
5
The item lists the Weekly Sentinel issue masthead noting Ep A K Hackett as editor and proprietor with a subscription rate of seven dollars per year in advance.
On Wednesday November 6 1907 police investigate a dynamite bomb placed on the steps of the Meyer saloon as they pursue the man who planted it and unravel the related mystery.
The public now faces a repeat of the city versus Home Telephone controversy, returning to the original point. A gas issue might offer another chance to see the same sides argue the same terms in public.
In Finland the temperance movement has achieved its goal as Parliament passes an absolute ban. It forbids both the manufacture and importation of alcoholic liquors into the country.
Citizens demand accountability as prosecutors and police face questions over inaction after reports that beer was sold to underage youths who were later found intoxicated. The case centers on alleged illegal sales and the need for proper punishment.
A $12,000 table used by the board of directors of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York sold at auction for 110. The item may have been sourced from the same contractors who furnished Pennsylvania state capitol interiors.
The author argues for a prudent plan to utilize existing money rather than pursuing additional funds from the mint or printing presses. The tone critiques schemes to expand currency creation and stresses financial restraint and practical allocation.
A statement explains using a bank clearing house certificate as good as cash for immediate needs. It notes the instrument provides a cash equivalent and aids in saving money while improving the financial situation. The tone emphasizes practical use and financial strategy.
The text notes Roosevelt has not yet ruled out running again and Taft supporters expect a formal statement soon after his bear hunt. It suggests a shift in mind within one party or the other.
Report suggests deflation fears as Taft era boom fades while the secretary enjoys favorable times in the Philippines. The piece hints at debates over a potential third term for Taft and how the White House might respond to pressures or distractions surrounding the issue.
Admiral Evans says his fleet is ready for a fight or for a frolic. The remark hints at how Admiral Bob would choose a diversion if left to decide. With sixteen battleships under his command, he would feel the same authority as the admiral commanding the new Pacific fleet.
The government and districts remain at a standstill over applying the pure food law to whisky. They cannot clearly distinguish when whisky is whisky and what a label must disclose. The debate hinges on impartial observations of general results, with no clear distinction between the two categories.
Captain Carter P. Johnson, assigned to Thunder Butte Station South Dakota, filed a comprehensive account of a breach between government agents and Ute Indians. The dominant claim is that injustice to the Indians exists and that harsh unwarranted measures are urged by officials.
The panic appears to be done with its cavorting. The country is awakened to imprudence of keeping up too fast a pace and there is a general slowing down that will be felt though not acutely harmful. Business and finance will adjust to a gait more in keeping with endurance and security.
The piece reports persistent rumors from Washington about Taft's political boom faltering. It notes two Indianapolis newspapers leading the spread and hints at alignment with Fairbanks, suggesting coordinated publication across papers. The text reflects media manipulation and partisan positioning in a murky political landscape.
The text suggests Taft supporters are not as diminished as some claim, noting the absence of the Roosevelt candidate abroad may not fully explain current sentiment. It remains unclear if the Taft boom is as weak as reported, with factors other than the secretary’s eastward travel influencing views.
Mr Bryan argues the money string will not last long and the low mood will fade as abundant cash from high gold production sustains prosperity to the high-water mark. His opinion matters because he is a closer student of events and conditions in the country.
The governor signals nonpartisan stance by urging Columbus voters to support Judge Duncan, the Democratic mayoral hopeful on an explicit law enforcement platform targeting saloons. the scene hints at party backlash from a red republican Indiana editor.
The police will act to shut down saloons that sell liquor to minors when ordered, as the prosecuting attorney seeks to leave a creditable record by pursuing saloonkeepers and bartenders who ignore age distinctions at the bar.
The piece notes Mr. Bryan touring Kentucky for the Democratic ticket while Colonel Watterson sinks deeper into a silent editorial stance. It hints at possible subterranean explosions in the near term and suggests Marie Henry might react with sharp remarks as Bryan moves about.
The panic boosts Secretary Cortelyou in national circles as anti Roosevelt Republicans in New York push to secure his candidacy. Other possibilities nearby exist, with several far more remote options mentioned in political chatter.
A scheduled British railway strike will see about 100000 railway employees quit, effectively tying up Britain’s rail network. The event, described as the most far reaching in modern times, could probe the resilience of business without railway facilities and offers a study in disruption versus productivity.
The writer argues Kaiser Wilhelm II should imitate his grandfather and purge the polluted circles around the imperial court. He notes Wilhelm I would have acted decisively if a scandal like the Moltke case emerged near him, and asserts the grandson’s clean character may prompt a needed housecleaning, even if it touches the army.
The text praises banks across the region for meeting the money panic midway, preventing numerous solvent banks from suspension. It predicts the present strain will abate soon and normal banking operations may resume in days, though Gotham’s money fears still threaten reserves nationwide.
The passage misreads Lawyer Be Hoffman of this city as the Democratic chairman of the Twelfth congressional district. It questions Hoffman's relation to the upcoming campaign and what his future role may be.
The piece praises a brilliant young lawyer and orator for Congress and warns Uncle Joe Cannon may lose favor if editors indict him. It notes opposition from Tribune and Record-Herald cartoons and editorials, labeling Cannon anti Roosevelt and anti reform, risking his title as favored son of his foster state.
In Chicago a stenographer in Attorney Sims office, the government's special legal agent in anti trust prosecutions, is accused of stealing letters between Sims and Washington. It is alleged Standard Oil attorneys were kept informed of government actions. Other key documents in major cases were copied or taken. The stenographer and an accomplice are under arrest and higher ups may be implicated.
Hon. John L. Griffiths is coming home to pursue the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The Indianapolis orator, once a 1896 candidate, has long served the party and was U S consul at Liverpool. Recent political chatter suggests he remains a strong contender despite past disappointments.
The piece critiques lax police action on saloon licensing and minors drunkenness, noting repeated canine reports of minors in saloons and weak punishments. It contrasts this with reports on food price declines driven by financial tightening, citing M. J. Sulzberger of Schwarzschild and Bolldberger about potential beef price drops and observed market decreases in New York.
Financial stringency persists as poultry shows a 10 to 15 percent drop and the egg market weakens. Dealers struggle to move large cold storage stocks laid in April and May due to a glut from fresh eggs entering the market, pressing prices below profitability.
Secretary Root backs a basis of amity among Central American republics as delegates prepare for a Washington conference around November 15. He cites Mexico’s prosperity and Panama and Costa Rica’s peace as examples of what peace can achieve and notes renewed focus on race, customs, and shared interests. Meanwhile, temperance strides span Tennessee towns to Indiana, with local option laws and prohibition advancing nationwide.
Governor Hanly seeks to curb prize fighting across Indiana cities including Indianapolis Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Brazil. He cites an attorney general opinion deeming boxing matches prize fights and vows swift action possibly using state militia to shut down clubs and venues similar to past battles at Roby and Roby race track.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions breweries and world scale but lacks clear event or context. No identifiable persons, dates, or organizations emerge, leaving an inconclusive reference to beer production or distribution and a fragmentary claim about half of something linked to Goermany.
The column catalogs court actions across Allen County. Stella Maynard sues Benjamin Skelton and J Frank Mungovan over a $100 bond for James B Williams. a divorce petition by Julia Wolf against Otto Wolf is denied. city amends a complaint against a telephone company. a Parry school trustee faces transport duties suit. Dorothy Tucker testifies in a divorce case. Anna Lehman sanity commission sought. A L Scott guardian hearing set. Pearl Blake seeks divorce from Marion Blake.
In a circuit court ruling dated Friday Mrs. Myrtle Zimmer was granted a divorce from Cyrus Zimmer. Custody of their child was awarded to Mrs. Zimmer and a property settlement was made out of court. Alimony of $600 was ordered.
In juvenile court Kieth Miller and James Yerkes faced drunkenness charges. Judge O Rourke faulted saloon sellers and police laxity, while probation takes the boys. Affidavits await police signatures as Deputy Prosecutor Ninde notes police duty to file. Miller and Yerkes live with guardians in Madison area. case highlights parental neglect and enforcement gaps.
Albert E. Melching Edward F Clausmeier and L C Hunter former county officials charged by a supreme court decision with fees retained while in office appeared before the county commissioners to say they acted in good faith. They cited prior rulings and said they paid or collected the money under law as courts approved. The matter was referred to County Attorney Hoffman for full consideration.
County Attorney Edward Hoffman declined to advise or pursue action against former sheriffs E F Clausmeter Albert E Melching and George W Stout over in and out fees, noting a superior court ruling favored their entitlement and that no liability exists due to an unappealed decision. He had not reviewed records of L C Hunter or Capt J H Rohan. A separate case, James B Stouder v Robert Wilt, allowed minor plaintiff to plead as a poor person.
A district court docket lists a civil case where a 14 year old Wilt is accused of shooting a six year old with a flobert rifle and injuring an eye, plus a separate complaint by Delia Kelker for divorce from John Kelker filed in superior court. Wills probated name Regina Blake, Ma tilda Burlage, Henry and Ulrich Blake, Sophia Hockemeier, Emilie Hockemeier, plus heirs Anna Spencer Ervin Koons and Mrs. Margaret Haines with varied bequests.
Michigan City Ind Nov 5 The golden jubilee of St Marys congregation begins Nov 6 and runs to Nov 12 with many visiting clergymen attending. Jubilee Sunday Nov 10 features Rt Rev Bishop Herman J Alerding celebrating solemn pontifical mass.
Fort Wayne liverymen and hackmen met at Schellmann and Ulmer to create the Liverymen and Hackmens Protective Association. President Christian Rippe, Secretary Treasurer Christian Ulmer, and trustees B. H. Barnett Gust Horstman Herman Gerding were elected. The group includes nearly all city liverymen and hackmen with aims to improve service, regulate prices, and foster better trade relations, though no price increase is planned now.
John W. Sale and the Vicksburg military park commission hold a conference in Indianapolis to review contract designs for monuments and markers honoring Indiana soldiers who fell at Vicksburg in 1863. They will then travel to Vicksburg to continue work and arrange placement of the markers.
A young boy, Paul Foohey, fell from a barn loft on West Creighton avenue Saturday evening, fracturing both wrists and losing consciousness briefly. Doctors report injuries not dangerous.
Boston Mass Nov 5 Boston was the gathering place today for a meeting of Collegiate Alumni groups with a focus on postwar activities and college networks. The event brought together alumni from several colleges to discuss programs, reunions, and professional opportunities in a shared regional context.
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