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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
Henry Pfeiffer, a prominent business man in Fort Wayne, marks forty years since his arrival. His successful career and strong ties to the community are noted, with optimism expressed about improving prospects ahead.
A forty year Fort Wayne veteran, Henry Pfeiffer began life as a 17 year old immigrant in 1868 arriving with little money and English not yet spoken. He worked at Morgan & Beach, formed Pfeiffer & Schlatter, then built H. Pfeiffer & Son into a large hardware firm within seventy five miles of Fort Wayne, later expanding into washing machine manufacturing with Peerless.
Boston reports the International Reform bureau envisions Theodore Roosevelt as president of the world once an international government is established at The Hague. Rev Dr Wilbur Crafts announced the program, calling for global governance with Roosevelt in charge, while promoting reforms to curb gambling and liquor in government and pursue spiritual internationalism.
The speaker highlights traffic control, lotteries suppression in Germany and Mexico, and a ban on rum and opium. They commend President Roosevelt for aiding the bureau and creating precedents that will guide future policy despite opposition.
Twelfth District Medical Society plans a Fort Wayne gathering on October 27 featuring a bloodless surgery clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital led by Dr. John Ridlon of Northwestern University Evanston St. and Dr. Maurice Rosenthal. Afternoon sessions cover heart disease spinal curvature and obstetric topics with several Indiana University and Michigan University specialists.
The article profiles Sharp Williams noted as a famed southern orator and distinguished figure in the minority. It highlights his rhetorical skill and prominence within national political discourse.
London reports confirm a friendly path to resolve Europe’s Balkan crisis. Servia’s assembly backs the government, keeping abstentions from derailing diplomacy. Britain’s proposal for notes or ambassador talks faces opposition from most powers, as Iswolsky seeks a conference without reopening broader questions.
Belgrade reports an extraordinary session of the skupischina adopted a resolution urging vigorous government action to safeguard national interests. The body sent a telegram greeting Montenegro’s national assembly, which approved a $3,200,000 extraordinary war credit. Further statements are anticipated.
W J Bryan plans a three day Nebraska tour starting in Omaha at 8 am and addressing the University of Nebraska students this afternoon. He then heads to Denver for a speech in the convention hall, with stops in Omaha and Chicago on later dates. Campaign funds total near 220000 with near 25000 in dollar contributions and a public list of donors 100 and above to be released midweek. Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia will speak at Lincoln University to dispute Hughes and Bryan claims.
The Leikauf Packing company faces two affidavits from the city health department alleging operation of a slaughter house without a city license due to unsanitary conditions. Additional affidavits target F. Steinacker for selling uninspected animal flesh and F. J. Sessions with Clem Bates for wholesale operations without a license. Committees will discuss extras for the new electric lighting plant and proposed salaries and claims.
Cettinje October 12 Montenegro's national assembly met in an extraordinary session as war fever grows after Austria Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina Prince Nicholas warned the annexation harms Montenegro and pledged the people will shed blood if peaceful efforts fail The message drew cheers and approval from lawmakers
London reports Britain has moved away from limiting talks to Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The change signals readiness to broaden the scope of the international conference and revisit overall Balkan issues.
Funeral services for Mr. Haken were held from his residence on Oneida Street. The silver medal, a Pennsylvan ia state gift for Navy service with Commodore Perry on Lake Erie in 1818, was presented to his father Robert Baken. Remains were taken to Roanoke for burial at the Lutheran Cemetery on the Fort Wayne road.
Charls W Orr bought the Evans homestead at 644 West Wayne Street on Monday afternoon. The old city landmark, long home to the Evans family, is now occupied by Mrs. George.
Washington reports that Samuel Gompers of the AFL declares labor should remain loyal to a principle rather than a party. He condemns the Republican push for judiciary power and praises the Democratic aim of laws by the people, naming Judge Taft as a proponent of discretionary government and stating he would not seek any political office.
A Lima interurban car and a city street car collided near Calhoun and Lewis streets Sunday just before noon. The city car’s brakes failed, pushing the front end onto the sidewalk and into a fruit stand doorway. seven passengers exited safely, while the motorman suffered a nervous shock. The wreck halted traffic about half an hour.
A fragment poem describes a surreal shower of flowers including daffodils roses violets and clover over hills and town. Images of clouds and welcome nature fill the day with a cheerful mood and playful wit.
Fragmentary report notes unknown parties involved in a dangerous event near the Wabash River at Bluffton, mentioning a person named Isaac Shekels described as a meat cutter at Elk. The readable text lacks clear actions or conclusions.
John W. Terrell, 15, released today from the eastern insane hospital by Dr. Samuel Smith, superintendent. Terrell, sent from Wells county, had been convicted seven years ago of killing his son in law Melvin Wolfe and sentenced to life. The governor ordered admission to the hospital. his condition improved enough for discharge.
New Orleans Oct 12 Foreign missions dominated the international conference of the Churches of Christ with ten hours of mission study classes reports and addresses. A. E. McLean of Cincinnati summarized the society's work noting 154 American missionaries 410 native evangelists teachers and helpers. The report cited 99 000 patients treated by medical missions last year forty schools with 3388 in attendance and trebled receipts for ten years.
Two thousand civil war veterans at the National Soldiers' Home in Marion petition President Roosevelt to join the current campaign and deliver a speech in Marion. They express interest in supporting the Republican ticket and the home region’s effort.
Richford VI October 9 reports say seventeen people perished in a grain elevator explosion. Timekeeper W C Bonney died burned and five workers were uncounted. Ruins smouldered and a large grain pile may burn out through the night.
White Plains N Y Oct 12 Harry K Thaw will remain in the state hospital for the criminal insane at Matteawan until the court of appeals decides if he is entitled to a jury hearing on the sanity question Justice Mills of the supreme court refused to grant the jury trial and said he would hear the case himself The hearing was set for today with Thaws mother and relatives present.
More than one hundred delegates representing the Indiana district of the Walther league gathered for the thirteenth annual convention at St Pauls Walther league hall in this city. Officers for the coming year were all elected from Fort Wayne with President O. M. Be Heintz, Vice President George Dannensfelder, Secretary Robert Woolfe, and Treasurer J. L. Krahmer. Fifteen young peoples societies in the German Lutheran group were represented.
Theran churches represented by delegates from Logansport Peru Lafayette Huntington Elkhart Kendallville Defiance and Convoy Ohio. Morning worship at St Pauls Lutheran led by Prof Louis Dorn Concordia College. Afternoon session at the hall with Rev H C Luehr Zion delivering opening address and Henry Pfeiffer welcome. R Kloepper Logansport gave the response. Nomination committee named Simmons Fort Wayne L Albrecht Logansport H Heibowsky Fort Wayne. Young Ladies society of Emmaus church received into membership. Prof F A Klein national president and O M E Heintz district president spoke. Walther league groups from Fort Wayne hosted social with music and refreshments.
Rev L L Carpenter of Wabash a Christian minister aged 70 plus years sustained a fractured rib from a fall yet preached a sermon before calling a physician. Cromwell town remains largely dry as five saloons faced remonstrance and Cromwell awaits a liquor license decision granted to Koppenstein by Albion county officials amid contested remonstrance procedures.
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