Roosevelt Backed by Crane Amid Regulars Standout Push
The piece outlines Senator Winthrop Murray Crane backing Colonel Roosevelt for the presidency, arguing Taft’s re election chances are weak and Roosevelt would beat a progressive Democrat. It notes the regulars may desert Taft, Crane’s influence, and hints at new moves toward Roosevelt while cautioning about insurgent alliances and regional dynamics. It also discusses Indiana social policy reforms and workhouse provisions as a separate legislative note, praising the proposed law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Murray Crane
Roosevelt
Crane
Taft
West
LaFollette
Cummins
Great
National Republican
Fighting the age limit movement gains traction in Chicago
An incorporated Chicago group seeks to end the age limit on employment arguing it creates poverty and crime. Critics warn such a rule would socialcredit and force widespread hardship, urging industrial pensions and protections as countermeasures. The piece cautions against enforcing age caps, calling for opportunity and humane policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California Way Prompts Family Support Work Law Debate
A twelve year editorial push urges Indiana to adopt a law forcing employed men with dependents to contribute their earnings to those dependent on them. The discussion notes a similar California proposal and asks how such a measure would affect families and the labor system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Atedii
Early Christmas Shopping Admonition Remains Timely
The piece argues for shopping early to spare sales staff from pressure and to avoid last minute bargains. It promotes thoughtful gifts aligned with recipients and stresses humane consideration for workers and customers alike, urging buyers to plan before the December rush.
Beattie’s life and death as warned caution to youth
A scathing reflection on the life of Beattie, praised for nerve and gameness in adversity, but condemned for his crime and execution. The writer stresses the lasting shame on Beattie’s family, especially his aging father, and warns young readers against emulating his path. The piece emphasizes public revulsion and the enduring stain of Cain on Beattie’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Cain
Governor Declines Indiana Extra Session On Primaries
Governor Marshall says no extra session will be called to consider establishing presidential primaries in Indiana. LaFollette managers reportedly favor a compulsory delegate system by law. He notes no evidence of public demand and suggests lawmakers will be summoned if the people request it, perhaps reflecting his own candidacy considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Indiana
LaFollette
State’s failure to convict in Monroe county whitecap cases
The Bloomington cases highlight Indiana’s disgrace as juries fail to convict accused night riders. State outrage grows over repeated lawlessness surrounding the university town, with calls for justice and stronger action to curb ringed violence in Monroe county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana
Divorce Complaints and Civil Actions in Local Court
In the superior and circuit courts, residents filed divorce suits and civil claims. E Hodgins accuses Cora of threats to kill and weaponized intent amid a 1904 marriage. John Webber sued George E Johnson over a horse purchase after a disputed price. Elizabeth Mohl alleges husband Philip Mohl abused her while intoxicated and threatened with a shotgun. Edward P Banning was granted a divorce from Carrie Banning with 5000 alimony. Articles of incorporation filed by Brooks Construction. Edith Laurent seeks divorce from Charles J Laurent and child custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
E. Hodgins
Cora
Hodgins
Horse
Yaple
John Webber
George E. Johnson
Johnson
Elizabeth Mohl
Philip Mohl
O’rourke
Sn Circuit Court
Ethel Knepper
Harry L. Knepper
Edward P. Banning
Carrie Banning
English seeks $1500 allowance in divorce case
In circuit court Thursday Mrs. Margaret H. English filed for an allowance and contends Dr. C. H. English is not entitled to divorce. She seeks 1000 for herself and 500 to prosecute, citing ten years of struggle, ill health, and a split two and a half years ago after he allegedly began cruel treatment. He supposedly enjoys a $4500 annual income, $250 monthly life-insurance, a stock in Lincoln Life, and a large bank balance, while she has received only 400 yearly for support. Also in the docket, Katie E. Kimmel seeks separation and support against Jacob C. Kimmel amid claims of neglect and time spent with another woman, with a five-year separation and 5000 for support and dwelling use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret H. English
C. H. English
Lincoln Life Insurance Company
Barrett
Morris
Thomas
Townsend
Katie E. Kimmel
Jacob C. Kimmel
Sarah Barnes
Bass Street
Local suits and court actions fill Fort Wayne docket
Diedrich Wiebke sues Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction for 1500 in damages after a street car allegedly started too quickly while he alighted on East Lewis street. 75 year old Wiebke says he was thrown to the pavement at Chute street. Lawyer William Fruechtenicht represents him. Temporary allowances arise in a divorce case as Mrs. Margaret English receives 200 and 400 in attorney fees. Other items include injunction actions in Schick v. Shober over a printing press, and Stogdill’s music store injunction against opening in Fort Wayne. A faulty contract and embalming pledge are noted in a separate business dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diedrich Wiebke
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company
East Lewis Street
Wiebke
Chute Street
William Fruechtenicht
Judge O'Rourke
Margaret English
C. H. English
Fred C. Spiegel
Circuit’ Court
Jamen B
King divorce suit cites corespondent Henderson
In Fort Wayne superior court Peter A King files for divorce from Ethel King naming Jimmy Henderson as corespondent. King, once with Fort Wayne and Bay City ties, says the couple married December 19 1908 separated July 18 1910 after discovering her relations with Henderson. Lawyer FE W Meyers handles the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. King
Ethel King
Jimmy Henderson
King
Fort Wayne
Bay City
Mich
Kings
Henderson
FE. W. Meyers
Corkwell sues for extra benefits after Kingsland disaster
Benjamin T. Corkwell motorman in the Kingsland crash suit seeks $90 more sick benefits from Employer's Mutual BenefitAssoc Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co. He seeks an injunction to stop further collections and a receiver. He claims benefits limit exhausted and company not incorporated. Hearing on liquor seizure set for court. Others include suit to recover $800 for two horses killed by an interurban car, and two divorces granted in the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin T. Corkwell
Kingsland
Mutual Benefit Association
Fort Wayne and Wabash
Corkwell
Fox Insane
Richmond
Merryman
Thomas & Townsend
Herman Tapp
Superior Court
James D. Mortimer
Toledo
Chicago
Mahlon White
Dorothy White
Emmett Simpson
United States Express Company
West Main Street
William Vancamp
Nettie Vancamp
Ruling in Circuit Court Over Bar Raid Plea Abatement
Judge Merryman ruled the plea in abatement in the bar raid case filed by Oliver Steward and others was not well taken. Steward admitted ownership of seized liquor and the case moves to merits on January 23. A jury may be demanded though not required, and the sheriff notice issue is challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman
Oliver Steward
Steward
Court actions span death suit to tax ruling in broader docket
A set of cases includes a $10,000 damages suit against Fort Wayne Rolling Mills by Tri State Loan and Trust as administrator for Philip Doney's estate, Doney’s fatal scrap pile accident, a $100 judgment against Archie and Daisy Cook with a restraining order over track work, Corkwell on furlough in a worker benefits case, a circuit court ruling that Indian lands are not taxable in a quiet title suit over 110 acres, a support petition by Bessie Corbat against Albert Corbat, and Audrey Castrot’s abandonment claim in divorce proceedings with attorneys Harper and Eggeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Fort. Wayne
Rolling Mills Company
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Philip Doney
Doney
Ballou
Hoffman
Romberg
Archie H
Daisy H. Cook
Massachusetts Bonding Company
S.F. Bowser and Company
Cooks
Bowser Company
Thomas Street
Corkwell
Benjamin T. Corkwell
Traction Company
East Haven
Edward O’rourke
George F. Felts
Strauss Brothers
Bessie Corbat
Albert
Corbat
Emrick
Archie O. Castrot
Audrey C. Castrot
Harper and
Eggeman
Real estate transfers compiled in county record
A sequence of property deeds lists numerous transfers in Wayne and surrounding townships. Buyers include William Nassenstein, Carl Mengerson, Albert Shank, John E. Sibe, and others with prices ranging from 1 to 4 1/2 thousand dollars. Parcels encompass Drexel Park, Industrial Park, and Pfeiffer Place additions plus various sections and tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Heller
Court Street
William Nassenstein
Charles Steinhauer
Drexel Park
Wayne Township
Carl Mengerson
Hallroaders' Realty Company
Industrial Park
Albert Shank
Louis A
Mary Linker
Washington Township
John E. Sibe
Clark Tl. Sible
Eel River Township
John W. Orndorff
M. M. Stookey
Eel River
Henry F Peters
G. Friedrich
Alma F. Duepping
Tri-State Loan and Trust Co
Auguss
F. Bultemeier
Fairfield Heights
Amelia Hergenrother
A. J
E. P. Kesler
Margaret M. Weber
Branning
H. Burgess
New Haven
Harry E. Sprague
Frederick G. Sprague
Pfeiffer Place Improvement Company
Lawrence M. Bauer
Pfeiffer
Charles Roberts
William E
A. Thompson
Biographical Pairings Listed of Local Workers and Partners
A long list records numerous 20s to 50s workers and their partners, including Henry Racobs and Bessie Welch, John J. Johnson and Almeda Casso, John W. Reynolds and Clara Roembke, Patrick J. Kelleher and Irma Cox, Samuel K. Babb and Katharine Anderson, William H. Morton and Ellen Drage, Anthony W. Hoffman and Anni Homeier, William M. Meyer and Elizabeth Boals, Charles F. Gaskill and Clara Bellis, Louis M. Lesler and Daisy Swift, Christian C. Lengacher and Maree Delaprange, Car Manship and Mabel Flickinger, William C. England and Edith Vogely, Edwin B. Rickel and Elsie Wiler, Walter Clear and Lucinda Berry, John Osborne and Margaret Guy P. Drewett, Martin O. Korte and Caroline Baals, Jacob V Wilkens and Minnie Wefel, Michael J. Hofer and Grace Wilkins, Elmer J. Hatfield and Winifred Deutachmann, Burl A. Stoffer and Elizabeth Root, Theron V. Burrell and Leora Root, Joseph J. DeWald and Florence Muehlfeith, Joseph C. Pranger and Emily Hockemeyer, Frank Henkenius and Goldis Bennigen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Racobs
Bessie Welch
John J. Johnson
Carpenter
Almeda T. Casso
John W. Reynolds
Clara M. Roembke
Patrick J. Kelleher
Irma M. Cox
Samuel K. Babb
Katherine M. Anderson
William H. Morton
Ellen L. Drage
Anthony W. Hoffman
Anni M. Homeier
William M. Meyer
Elizabeth H. Boals
Charles F. Gaskill
Clara M. Bellis
Louis M. Lesler
Daisy E. Swift
Christian C. Lengacher
Farmer
Maree Delaprange
Car Manship
Mabel
W. Flickinger
William C. England
Edith E. Vogely
Edwin B. Rickel
Elsie I. Wiler
Walter Clear
Lucinda Berry
John Osborne
Margaret Wer
Guy P. Drewett
Baker
Catherine R.wale
Elizabeth J. Root
Theron V. Burrell
Leora W. Root
Joseph J. DeWald
Clerk
Florence x. Muehlfeith
Joseph C. Pranger
Emily PM. Hockemeyer
Frank ‘J. Henkenius
Caller
Goldis ¥. Bennigen
Birth Record Entry Amid Fragmented Details
Fragmentary birth notice lists a child born to Mr and Mrs John Log at 124 Katt Pon ac treat with garbled surrounding text. Another fragment references Mr and Mrs Da 3125 South Waynt avente 480n. Names include Alonzo Nico demus at 1208 Ds, indicating incomplete personal data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mr Sand
Waynt Avente
Mr. Sand
Myst
Alonzo Nicodemus
Grand Jury Called Over Walker Murder Case
A grand jury will be convened next Friday to hear evidence against William T. Walker, charged with murdering his wife. Prosecutor Albert E. Thomas aims to proceed if he secures consent from Walker and his attorney, though a rushed trial is unlikely. Police say Walker’s confession contains inconsistencies about the murder date and method, with investigators now focusing on September 9 as the likely date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Walker
Albert E. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Circuit Court
O'Rourke
Abbott
Pappert
Walker
Robison Park
Cyrus Marks
Matarevele
Charlie Eisenhut
Retic
Saved Child From Death By King’s New Discovery
G T Richardson of Richardson's Mills Alabama recounts severe bronchial trouble in their child for a year and a near consumption. After trying many remedies and failing, Dr King's New Discovery cured with one bottle. Claims it’s infallible for coughs colds hoarseness lagrippe asthma croup and sore lungs. Price 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Richardson
Richardson's Mills
Ala
Aged Bluffton resident James L. Conklin dies at 74
Bluffton Indiana November 28 James L Conklin age 74 a well known resident dies at his daughter Mrs William Sleppy home after a long illness He had been bedridden for six weeks and remained conscious until his death conversing with family at his bedside in the early hours of Monday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
James L. Conklin
William Sleppy
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Quick Kidney Relief
Dr. J E Parker of Fort Smith Arkansas endorses Foley Kidney Pills after trying various remedies with no relief. The ad claims rapid, lasting improvement for kidney trouble at any stage and notes the pills regulate urinary function, urging immediate use through Dreier Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Parker
No. 10Th St
Fort Smith
Ark
Foley
Dreier Drug ,Co
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California
Allen County “Courts
McAdams & Hartzel
Edith Laurent
Charles J. Laurent
Schick
Shhober
Saenger‘bund
Jacob Landin
Jacob J
Henry Sr
Joseph Landin
Mary M. Belling
Margaret A. Reiss
Harry J. Wilson
H. C. Hockemeyer
Henry A. Kanning
Lannigan
Thomas Lannigan
Buster
National Hog Remedy
Rie
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