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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel announces subscription details with A. K. Hackett as proprietor and editor. Outscription in advance costs 1.00 per year.
Writings from 1907 detail long term costs of labor unrest in the United States. Over twenty-five years 1831–1905 nearly 7.4 million workers were involved in strikes or lockouts, with total wage losses exceeding 306 million dollars and an average impact of about 2,406 dollars per worker across 127,442 affected establishments. The analysis advocates arbitration to curb costly disruptions.
The article outlines a looming legal battle over defining whisky under the pure food law. Attorney General Bona parte and liquor dealers' counsel clash on whether whisky requires certain ingredients or simply grain-based distillates aged or flavored. The case promises debates on congeneric substances organoleptic characteristics and the historical context of alcoholic beverages.
The American delegation at The Hague kept the armament limitation issue alive by insisting the conference act for results not rhetoric. Joseph Choate pressed Russia’s Nelidoff to widen the scope, leading to a resolution urging talks on limiting armed forces and war budgets, with the U S pledging to raise the topic again if needed. The dialogue, despite German hesitation, broadened the agenda and preserved the humanitarian aim for future deliberations.
The text centers on the phrase like substances and states negotiations have failed around them, signaling that the dispute will be resolved in court rather than at the negotiation table.
President Roosevelt will urge Congress to end tariffs on print paper and pulp and to ask the Justice Department to investigate potential anti trust violations by International Paper and other paper suppliers. He cites forest preservation and a Pinchot report warning the U S wood supply could vanish in twenty years as reasons for the move.
The piece discusses a tariff split with forty five percent ad valorem on wood for paper makers, noting pulp wood on the free list. It questions Congress action on printing paper and pulp despite presidential recommendation, and predicts Attorney General Bonaparte will press the paper trust’s contempt cases and other trust members to explain themselves.
First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock returns from a western tour to study conditions in the postal service. He cites high living costs in mining towns and difficulty retaining clerks and carriers. In Goldfield Nev postmaster Edward C Collins has paid out more than his salary to sustain service, a situation Hitchcock says could be eased by allowing higher grade salaries in exceptional cases with congressional action.
Henry Watterson argues Kentucky politics suffer from one man rule linked to Governor Beckham. Beckham rebuilt the Goebel machine, won the governorship, then displaced Joe Blackburn in the Senate. Indiana Governor Hanly warns sheriffs to bar boxing contests, planning to enforce the law, with a fight in Indianapolis Wednesday night signaling his stance.
New York clearing house bankers expect criminal proceedings against two men who served as officials of a national bank under fire in the recent weed-out. Wall Street reports assert the national banking department uncovered flagrant violations of the national banking act after a strong agency drive by the clearing house.
The United States District Attorney confirmed an ongoing inquiry into two banks tied to officials who allegedly used dummies to obtain loans well above legal limits. A bank examiner head from New York and a controller's office expert in Washington visited the banks in the past ten days, preparing a memorandum for the DA's office.
The idea of issuing about 200 million dollars in legal tenders to ease the monetary crisis is debated among officials and bankers. Some call it practical and a possible godsend, while others fear past criticism and opposition. The treasury has not yet outlined remedial legislation for Congress.
France moves toward a formal agreement with the United States as ambassador Jusserand informs Secretary Root of urgency ahead of Congress and the end of the month when the Modus Vivendi for low duty exports expires. The French chamber’s grain machinery and Puerto Rican coffee actions depend on U.S. concessions.
Anna Gould after ten years with Count Boni and a recent divorce has married another French count. The tale hints the original patron may feel unsettled as Gould’s penchant for trouble continues to follow her.
The discussion centers on circulating hundreds of millions in legal tenders to ease money tightness. Financiers reference past currency debates before 1893 and urge government legal tenders to circulate on par with clearing house certificates.
Governor Hanly brings a swift end to prize fighting in Indiana in the opening round. Supporters claim opponents “laid down” to him, a result that matches the governor’s aims and underscores his decisive action in the matter.
The liquor law violations, about 150 indictments, were returned recently and may test the circuit court’s capacity. Prolonged trials would inconvenience public business and increase defense expenses if convictions follow.
Anna Gould ex Countess De Castel lane denies being wed or engaged to the Duke De Sagan. Rumors circulate as she may continue to court speculation until a day she faces consequences.
The court took the case to decision amid a hefty penalty described as quite galutary. The Chicago public schools superintendent denounces fraternities and sororities, vowing to eliminate them from schools. Abernathy, famed wolf-hunter, is named U S marshal for Oklahoma by President Roosevelt, though more suitable candidates existed. A harsh figure who “eats ’em alive” could win a cabinet post if he pursued it.
The passage suggests a political figure believes the party may rush toward a third term nomination, prompting him to stop opposing and allow himself to be driven toward sacrifice if the offer is made. It reflects internal party dynamics and possible capitulation under pressure.
Dora Parker spoke in city court Tuesday morning and was jailed after a contempt warning. She had arrested Philip Le France for assault, boasted of past knockdowns, and ranted about the police, receiving a $1 fine. Dave Roach warned to set a good example and avoid drinking. Otto Wolf was acquitted of trespass. John Mourning warned to avoid alcohol. Millard Steinecke refused to sign affidavits against saloon keepers.
Chicago November 11 Commissioner of Health Evans ordered every member of the university football team vaccinated immediately. The team refused and two students were sent to isolation hospital with smallpox including a freshman player who claimed assistant coach Hugo Bezdek prevented vaccination after exposure. The team fears missing the November 28 Carlisle game as officials threaten to halt all football if objections continue.
Federal agents moved to shut a Chicago based operation named The Old Reliable Guaranty Loan and Trust Company amid allegations it ran a interstate lottery scheme by transporting tickets and applications. Frank Falker faced U S Commissioner Logan on a June 5 charge, bond posted, as authorities plan hundreds of arrests nationwide and present the matter to the Chicago federal grand jury.
President Roosevelt met with Samuel Gompers and the AFL executive council to discuss labor legislation for the upcoming congress session. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers was absent due to illness. British delegates D J Shackleton and John Hodge attended.
Cleveland Ohio November 12 Mrs John J Phillips wife of a wealthy coal dealer who died mysteriously at home was discharged after a preliminary hearing on a charge of killing her husband Testimony showed the husband feared his wife and suspected she would kill him Clyde Phillips the dead man brother testified that John Phillips admitted fear of his wife and threats to kill him The case followed rumors of burglars self defense and delays before police reports were made public
The Jefferson club completed final arrangements for an excursion to Lafayette for a Democratic banquet next Monday. A large Fort Wayne crowd is expected to attend. Tickets cost 2.85 dollars round trip and must be bought from the auditor's office by Thursday. Speakers include Hon. W. J. Bryan and other Indiana Democrats. Attorney John W. Eregeman from Fort Wayne is listed among them.
Dr George Watshaw aged 69 a pioneer Allen county physician is fatally ill at his Arcola home and death is momentarily expected His mind has wandered and his health is breaking down He leaves a wife and one son Old acquaintances regret his condition and he is remembered for easing suffering in early days
Real estate transfers listed include F Engleking to D Linnemeier in Adams township for 5000 dollars and J Favry to Louis Favry in Jefferson township for 400 dollars. Several other transfers across Lafayette, Washington, Perry, Monroe, Madison, Milan, Adams, and St. Joseph townships show amounts from 50 to 5800 dollars, with buyers including individuals and trusts.
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