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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
4
A leading drive for safety on Fort Wayne steam and electric lines is praised as a public service. The movement argues open switches and rushed schedules cause most accidents, urging rail firms to prioritize life over punctuality while employees embrace caution and the public offers patience amid minor delays.
The piece argues patience for job seekers after a political upheaval. It notes civil service gains, likely orderly turnover under Governor Wilson, and warns against hasty removal of current appointees. Changes will start in Washington departments, with some exodus of Republicans, but most current holders will complete their terms. The overall harvest will be fair but gradual.
Vice President elect Marshall addresses the Jefferson club in this city, urging democracy to redeem pledges through statutory enactment and avoid riot. He assures no wholesale assault on wrongs, proposing a rational readjustment of burdens and inequalities that preserves business and respects speed laws. The true Democrat is a patriot, aiming for a loftier national progress.
The passage argues democracy bears great responsibility from the recent election and should act promptly yet sanely. It notes no desire to dodge duties and praises Governor Marshall's interpretation of the party program as inviting confidence rather than alarm regarding the growth and challenges ahead.
An analysis notes a strong forward shift in women’s suffrage with four of five states approving the ballot and Wilson aiding victories in Kansas Oregon and Arizona while Roosevelt helped Michigan. Nearly 2.5 million women now vote as movements spread eastward with growing optimism for universal state recognition. Indiana prepares for active campaigns as equal suffrage advocates push ceaselessly.
Fort Wayne mothers take a step to connect with school affairs and aid authorities in guiding students. The move favors home influence over disruptive clubs, viewing the Parent-Teachers club as a link between home and school to foster character, taste, and educational growth.
The article notes that Indiana's treasury, once attacked for waste and excess, shows a gain of over 100000 dollars by the end of the term. State Auditor O'Brien confirms the balance improved despite emergencies, and the public increasingly views Governor Marshall's administration favorably as it nears January 1.
Hon Charles McCulloch rejects party nomination for mayor arguing municipal governance should be a business rather than politics. He notes growing support for nonpartisan reforms including the commission plan and Theodore F Thieme business model as cities seek relief from political control of city administration.
The passage suggests Taft has fallen from grace and the nation sees his presidency in a harsh light. It argues the GOP must choose a leader beyond Taft to revive the party and guide public service, warning the president’s successor is essential for future electoral prospects.
The awarding of the contract for the erection of the new Pennsylvania passenger station in Fort Wayne marks the end of lengthy preliminaries. The project followed years of conferences negotiations and changes, and now Fort Wayne enthusiasts anticipate a convenient model station that will also ornament the city.
The advisory commission aiding Mayor Shank drafts a law to purify Indiana politics by nominating and electing city officials on nonpartisan tickets. It will likely be sent to the next legislature along with T. F. Thieme’s proposed city government form. Indiana politics, like others, is urged to undergo purification.
South Bend battles rising fuel prices amid graft allegations. Coal dealers deny any trust, offering X ray tests to prove innocence. Observers say locals overreact, noting consumers face the same burdens as elsewhere under the price arrangement.
Indiana chiropractors warn that if the state board continues moves to compel medical licenses for practitioners they will push to require barbers who provide shampoos and dandruff remedies to qualify as M D s. They mock the bald headed barber with guaranteed hair tonic as a target of the same licensing pressure.
Judge John W. Eggeman succeeds Edward O Rourke on the Allen circuit court bench. Though among Indiana's youngest circuit judges he shows strong legal equipment courage and judgment fitting him for the new position as the people have elevated him.
Northern counties near Fort Wayne see turmoil as free intertown telephone tolls are discontinued at the start of the month. Local observers note residents in the south have long paid for such services and now face changes while northern users lose the free privilege after years of reception.
Lakeside citizens who started Fort Wayne riverbank cleanup now spearhead a private subscription to illuminate the Lakeside bridge. The effort highlights civic beautification and serves as a model for other city sections.
With a plurality of 120,330 in the official canvass, Judge Richard K. Erwin of this city has reason to feel pride in his race for the Indiana supreme bench. He led his ticket by hundreds of votes in Alfen and Adams counties, where he is best known, reflecting the “home folks” estimate of his support.
Officials note disagreement over Congressman Cline's district postmaster recommendations but agree he gave sincere consideration. The urgency to resolve the selections promptly is viewed as sensible, with supporters urging swift action.
In Pittsburg Kansas women marked the victory for equal suffrage with a large bonfire. They threw hats bonnets and other headgear into the flames and showed political seriousness akin to many men.
In a New York supreme court proceeding Mrs. Iva Matthews Richardson sues Robert Kennon Richardson over alleged desertion and a second marriage. He contends the Tennessee ceremony was illegal due to his first wife being a negress, while the plaintiff denies this and claims hardship. The judge awards $10 weekly alimony pending trial.
Bluffton Indiana November 18 officers and members of Bluffton chapter number 447 American Insurance Union have arranged an anniversary celebration for Wednesday evening November 27 at Red Men's hall. A large class of candidates will be conferred by the Fort Wayne degree staff with National Organizer Charles F E Hill Grand Rapids Michigan National Judge John W Lees Huntington Indiana and District Manager W O Rayburn Fort Wayne attending. A 5 o'clock banquet will honor the Fort Wayne visitors who will arrive by special car on the Fort Wayne Northern Indiana traction line.
Merle Maguire aged 26 dropped dead at the Conrad wagon shop on Saturday due to heart trouble. He was bending over a bolt when he collapsed. Dr. A C McDonald tried to revive him but life was extinct. He leaves a wife, his mother Mrs R H Maguire, a sister Mrs R Ensley, brothers Patrick and James, and other relatives.
George Penn aged 74 a longtime farmer of Jefferson township in Noble County Indiana died after a period of illness not believed critical. A Civil War veteran, Penn's funeral is planned for Saturday forenoon.
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