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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
2
Dr H M Graham used improvised twine from a restaurant to stop water flow and aid a man identified as A W Smith, 68, of Gloworilte, after a fall near a Capitol ave gutter. Smith was hospitalized, expected to recover, while Graham aided by tying affected areas and directing medical transport.
Judge Edward O Rourke ends a 36 year tenure on the Allen circuit court returning to private law practice. Since 1876 he has been a fixture in Allen County and Indiana judiciary, earning broad respect for fairness and service while facing complex cases and evolving governance. His retirement ends a storied era in local justice.
The article argues that despite Taft and Roosevelt’s strength, Democratic victory under Wilson created responsibility for reforms. It contends the electorate endorsed democracy but warns against complacency, urging Wilson and Marshall to enact measures to ease burdens and correct injustices, while criticizing past Republican stalemate and special interests.
A fragment notes Tineal candidates sharing belief that nothing finer in law exists, implying a discussion on legal standards or an occupation linked to law. The sentence presents a general advocacy without specific names, dates, or locations.
In Allen County and across the state the corrupt practices act has curbed campaign spending and restricted favors, lifting politics from suspicion. It bans expensive distributions to buy votes, ends party “treating,” and reduces the role of party workers as pay-for-votes operatives, signaling a cleaner, lower-cost election era.
The Progressive movement faces critics who say it is personality driven rather than principle. Indiana plans a November 21 love feast to bolster the cause as State Chairman Lee vows major campaigning next year. Fort Wayne leaders promise a city ticket in the coming municipal election, while supporters stress that the movement stands on firm principle and seeks lasting reform.
In an effort to hear all sides the district put off selecting appointees. Some well qualified aspirants were chosen while others equally qualified were left out. The speaker warns that favoring past masters risks wrecking congressional craft as storms approach and Mr. Cline moves to complete the job quickly.
Fort Wayne reports steady expansion over the last fifteen months adding about 585 acres. Development spans new homes, wider business areas, and more buildings with industrial growth. Construction surges near the business center as demand outpaces available skilled labor, yet the city continues to grow in a measured, substantial way.
The Pikhart council proposes a public utilities commission to investigate not only gas and water prices in Eik hart but also telephone lighting and other charges, with a report to the city in January. The aim is to expose high rates and ensure fair balloting and registration in Indiana amidst concerns over election integrity and fraud penalties.
A recent sentence of one to five years in the Jeffersonville reformatory by the effenit court is viewed as a deterrent to future desertions. Prosecutors say the verdict may curb the rising, vagrant pattern of husbands leaving wives in hardship as penitentiary doors loom.
In what all may seem unnecessary haste, the designation of men to be recommended for Twelfth district postmasterships progresses as terms of current occupants expire. Congressman Chine faces reactions from a Democratic predecessor and a defeated candidate from Weal palities history, reflecting party dynamics in the selection.
The article notes that with the four-year cycle complete a broad appeal arises to let political tempers cool and shift focus from campaigns. It suggests public figures and citizens will accept the result as the expression of the people’s will and move away from partisan strife. It also mentions Uncle Samuel's resilience in facing recurring attacks.
The text notes Fort Wayne will face a high interest mayoral campaign next year and argues the public deserves a breathing spell after the recent presidential campaign before the municipal contest begins.
Colonel Roosevelt may have adopted his new policy of silence from the fact that he can think of no words to adequately describe his impression of the situation. Others before Lim have found the English language shamefully imperverished on similar occasions, though we do not recall a previous occasion when Mr. Roosevelt appeared to suffer from any impediment of that sort.
President Wilson gently declines volunteer cabinet makers who offered to assemble his official family and announces he will sit still and think for a time. The move is framed as the prudent choice for the moment, aligning with public sentiment that he should consider his options carefully.
The article notes President Taft remaining grateful and able to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation despite the election result, urging the public to share in the spirit and give thanks.
Mr Bryan smiles and says he is happier with the result than Governor Wilson. His trait of seeing the other fellow win and actually enjoying it endears him to the American people.
Still it must be admitted that congress will not seem the same without the picturesque adornment contributed by the presence of Uncle Joe Cannon and his omnipresent ragar. Latest returns from the remaining states indicate a disposition to make inanimous. Casually it will be observed that Columbia City isn't growing any smaller at the map.
In a New York address Colonel Theodore Roosevelt defends the Progressive agenda against the Republican machine. He asserts the party has not abandoned men and women and vows continued work for reform while warning against privilege and corruption in politics.
C.F. Petter, rower from Beau Dock, is listed among rowing entries with event dates June 6 and 7. The note details a money line and sponsorship context for Petter’s participation and security considerations.
In New Washington Indiana Dallas Bower 24 attacked his stepmother Eliza Bower with a hatchet injuring her severely. Police say the motive stems from long familial enmity and Bower showed a history of hostility toward his stepmother. Authorities recovered the weapon and Bower was found at the scene. The injured woman is hospitalized and the investigation continues.
In a fragmented report, Andernon proposes a refrigerated plant as a jail annex in a plan influenced by Liquor Control. Detectives during a late raid found a man and woman at a home, with a confrontation leading to evacuation and arrest. The district court denies or delays action, noting cold conditions will not deter alcohol-related offenses and a warded drunkard is held from nine to four.
An officer named Franktart died by self inflicted gunshot following a quarrel at home with his wife and a neighbor woman. Fred Horekird, present at the scene, reports the officer shot himself through the head after an angry dispute.
Enfnyebic Indiana man Lt.-Nowh ter, 40 percent, died yesterday in a boxplbat after being bitten by a dog while treating a patient in the sick ward. A finger on his right hand was amputated in a failed attempt to save his life, with death attributed to Wool poison.
It reports the death of Leah Find and lists several relatives and residences in a torn, unclear notice. The fragmentary text mentions the Town of Tornon Tolly Hyve and references a husband and multiple named individuals from various cities, indicating a local obituary notice with uncertain details.
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