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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
5
The piece cites The Sentinel’s past editorials and Hosey statements promising to enforce all laws, including the 11 o'clock and Sunday laws and gambling bans, arguing the newspaper publicized his pledges before Fort Wayne voters. It notes Hosey denied making pre election promises while The Sentinel asserts otherwise.
Fort Wayne voters are urged to elect William J. Hosey as mayor to ensure strict law enforcement and a moral, corruption-free administration. The Sentinel notes his oathbased pledge to uphold the laws and to oppose saloons, gambling, and other illegal venues, promising impartial duties and reform.
The article chronicles lynching abuses from late 19th to early 20th century America, noting around four thousand executions without legal warrants, predominantly of Black men accused of assaulting white women. It cites methods including hanging, shooting, flogging, burning at the stake, and mutilation, with Georgia and Texas offering brutal examples and records. It also provides year-by-year tallies of lynchings, highlighting spikes in burns and the ongoing racial terror.
An eighteen year old prisoner testified in police court that two saloons were open Sunday and sold alcohol to minors. He named locations and companions, aiding investigators. The case, under Hosey policy, reflects widespread Sunday sales and lax enforcement. The matter was referred to the police chief for probe.
The piece argues the mayor should instruct police to deter minor access to liquor in saloons. It cites widespread minor purchases and cites the arrest of an intoxicated youth as evidence of the problem and calls the situation disgraceful.
The United States asserts temporary sovereignty over Cuba after military intervention and aims to restore peace. Secretary Taft acts as administrator while the island seeks a stable government and potential annexation support among elites. Public mood toward annexation may reflect a broad sentiment.
The Journal-Gazette quotes Mayor Hosey denying any pre or post election promises to Mr Hackett and saying he never talked with the paper about editorials on the Sentinel. He declined responsibility for the quoted extract and asserted he did not authorize any denial.
The father testifies that the man's drinking started the path to tragedy in this city affecting his wife, their home, and his life. The piece argues drink wrecks lives and desolates families, blaming jealousy, moral distortion, and a calculated murder leading to death by self.
Congressman William Randolph Hearst is nominated by New York Democrats for governor and earlier by the Independence League. The Republicans counter with Charles F. Hughes, the lawyer who led the probe into major insurance companies. Hearst’s support spreads among masses and politicians, signaling strong political momentum.
The piece argues Hearst will win, notes independent William T. Jerome backs Hughes, and cites public sentiment favoring Hearst. It discusses anti tax fears, railroads, and the meat inspection law, praising Rockefeller Jr.'s bible class picnic plans as a minor separate note.
A publisher in the east inserts a personal notice in newspapers asking the dark haired woman in a Fourth Avenue car who protested a reader over her shoulder to send name, address and $1.20 to a bookseller to avoid future public displeasure. The notice cites the book title to prevent errors.
Herr Dernburg, named by the Kaiser as head of the German colonial office, quit a banking career with a 62500 dollar annual salary for a 4500 dollar position and official residence. He led several banks and about a dozen industrial enterprises. his father was a journalist with the Berliner Tageblatt.
Tomas Estrada Palma, former president of Cuba, is described as nearly penniless as he allegedly gave his wealth to aid Cuban independence. The report asserts he has not sacrificed honor or dignity despite his financial decline.
A Summit County discovery uncovers Mrs Martha Lindley who served in the cavalry under a secret identity during the Civil War. She enlisted with her husband after Lincoln called for volunteers and would have earned a pension if her real name had been known.
In New York City papers deprecate Hearst's gubernatorial bid while noting his advantage of owning newspapers and the power to wield them. The piece argues campaigns require control of printing tools and media influence.
The United States may be compelled to reimburse property owners in Cuba for destruction by an armed mob labeled as revolutionists. A British subject plantation suffered $400,000 in losses, and it is suggested someone will be expected to pay for this.
The piece notes insurance grafters and general grafters stand to gain little from the New York political conventions. It argues Hughes or Hearst will dominate the scene and grafters have reason to fear either outcome.
The sultan explains he cannot grant Mr. Leishman an audience because it would exhaust him. Conversely Leishman remains exhausted from being denied access to the sultan.
A sharp jab at the Chicago Chronicle predicts the paper will burn with coverage of Hearst’s nomination, joking that the heat could be arson. The quip suggests partisan fervor and editorial intensity in the city’s press battles.
An old scientific claim about the moon’s atmosphere is contrasted with human limits on habitation. The notice then pivots to an advertisement for Electric Bitters by Dreier & Bro., touted as a cure for headaches and a general tonic.
Wabash employees return to work this morning after a nearly two week strike. Every department of the shops is back in operation Friday morning, with only a few resignations leaving a small number absent.
Floyd Mathias, a Singmaster Printing Co. employee on East Main street, injured the three middle fingers of his right hand in a machinery accident this morning. The pain is severe but doctors report no loss of fingers.
J W Williams, a Backy merchant, recalls near death from lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King s New Discovery with his recovery. The remedy claims to cure hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis and weak lungs. Dreier & Bro druggists guarantee every bottle with 650c and 4 00 and offer a free trial bottle.
A historical advertisement touts Dade's Little Liver Pills claiming tone and bowel movement benefits. Marketed as a non gripe remedy, it lists Rhoads' drug store as the seller.
County commissioners will render a finding Saturday at 10 o clock in the Jefferson township remonstrance case after hearing arguments yesterday. Names will be checked against withdrawals. Andrew J. Smith sues Charles H. Smith for farm implements and livestock in replevin. Marie Lissner affidavits against Amiel Prouch for alleged malicious trespass ax damage. he to answer.
Martha Marquardt files for divorce from George M. Marquardt citing eighteen months of habitual drunkenness and vile insults. She says he refused medical aid, threatened to kill her, carried a razor and revolver, threatened arson, and she obtained a restraining order. Attorney J. M. Robinson. Ench sues Wilkinson for $500 damages for malicious prosecution after Wilkinson alleged destruction of fruit trees. Trial delays, grand jury notes, and various court actions follow.
Friday report details Ruby Overly seeking child custody after leaving Albert Overly amid alleged cruel neglect and lack of support. Albert Franks pleads guilty to horse theft and is sentenced to prison. The Brackenridge will divides property with a $2,000 cash bequest and executor named. A W Young Litho incorporates with $5,000 capital. Sarah Wolf seeks an injunction against Berghoff Brewing to stop a cross street switch and $1,000 damages.
The circuit court will hear evidence on a motion to admit John Kennedy charged with the murder of Samuel Augsburger for bail tomorrow unless arrangements are made. Judge Walpole G. Colerick and George W. Louttit appeared this morning after a failure to per...
Baker Joseph Shultz testified in a bail hearing for John Kennedy describing a blow that injured Sam Augsburger. He said Charles Laughlin struck Augsburger, a claim Kennedy allegedly watched with a raised blackjack. Judge O'Rourke granted Kennedy bail at 5000, with same sureties. Additional court actions included dismissals and alimony requests.
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