Scheimann praised as model Allen county treasurer
The Weekly Sentinel lauds William H. Scheimann for two terms as Allen county treasurer. It commends his progressive methods, strict integrity, and efficient use of public funds. The piece argues he has made the treasury orderly, generated earnings for the county, lowered taxation, and deserves reelection praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Scheimann
Allen County
Scheimann
Treasury Department
Treasury Administration
Indiana
Mayor Hosey Leads Fort Wayne Crusade Against Lawlessness
The city faces a bold drive led by Mayor Hosey to curb saloon activity and enforce the 11 o'clock law. Officials claim he ordered raids and tight closure, aiming to demonstrate municipal control. Police report clear, unwavering directives, with Hosey praised for reform and strong authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosey
Fort Wayne
Police Department
Robert Kelly for Recorder
Political notice announces Robert Kelly as a candidate for Recorder. It states party alignment and seeks voter awareness for the upcoming election, highlighting his bid to hold the recorder position.
No more worthy man on the Democratic ticket than Bob Kelly
The passage extols Bob Kelly as the most worthy man on the Democratic ticket, asserting the esteem felt for him and the confidence placed in him. It emphasizes his high standing among party candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Kelly
Fort Wayne Welcomes Indiana Baptists Convention Guests
Fort Wayne extends a hearty greeting to ministerial and lay delegates arriving for the seventy sixth Baptist convention of Indiana. The city recalls Baptist pioneers in Fort Wayne since 1820 and notes the delegates’ visit as a valued contribution to Indiana religious life and civic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Seventy-Sixth ‘Baptist Convention
Indiana
Great Republic
Convention of
Indiana Baptists
Aaron M Reichelderfer for Sheriff on Democratic ticket
Aaron M Reichelderfer is a strong Democratic sheriff candidate who won a large primaries margin. He has prior deputy sheriff experience and was a Fort Wayne police captain for two years. His prior nominating loss in 1930 contrasts with belief his renomination is merited by hard work and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron M. Reichelderfer
Reichelderfer
Fort Wayne
Grice
Alcohol as a public health issue over alcohol abuse
A New England hospital head told the Mississippi Valley Medical society in Louisville that alcohol caused far more disabilities and victims than tuberculosis. He argued public attitude should treat alcoholism as a health issue, not just a moral failing, noting life insurance standards and broad societal burdens. He urged schools and society to address alcohol as a health matter, not solely a temperance debate.
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Mississippi Valley Medical Society
Louisville
New England
The
Temperance
Oklahoma Governor Haskell Called Oil Tool in Dispute
The public awaits speedy trial of the cause after editor Hearst’s assertion that Governor Haskell is a tool of Standard Oil. The Oklahoma executive counters with a damage suit to answer all charges and aspersions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Haskell
Standard Oil Company
Oklahoma
Morse Trial Reveals Dummy Financier Ties in New York
Testimony in the trial of former magnate C W Morse shows a nineteen year old office boy earning $12 weekly with minimal assets was loaned $300000 of Bank of North America funds. The case underscores the dummy’s pivotal role in high finance and echoes prior insurance scandal findings.
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New York
C. W. Morse
Bank of North America
Morse
Indiana October elections as political barometer myth
A New York Post writer claims Indiana once served as a two party battleground, predicting national results from October votes. The piece, tracing sentiment to 1896, is noted as interesting but unlikely since Indiana has not held an October election since 1880, with state and national votes unified on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Indiana
Straw polls show doubt and strong bets in key states
The piece notes that straw votes across major cities reveal uncertainty about the election. New York is a Republican battleground, Ohio and Indiana are pivotal, with Walter Wellman predicting a Bryan victory in Indiana. Democratic fund contributions total about a quarter million, with modest largest gifts, and overall campaign money likely under five hundred thousand dollars.
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New York
Ohio
Walter Wellman
Indiana
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Nomination Hope Hinges on Electoral Votes Strategy
The text notes supporters in the north and Midwest believe a nominee’s strength lies in mobilizing electoral votes. It suggests Republicans cling to hope that the South may someday split political support, while northern states like Indiana Ohio and Illinois are pivotal in the strategy.
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Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
White House Afternoon Ride Sparks Campaign Narrative
The president and Mrs Roosevelt rode horseback leaving Mr Taft in full control of the White House for the afternoon. A press dispatch quotes the remark that Taft is preferred for his White House experience, but the issue will be faced with candor and courage, firmness and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Bryan
Preservation of Wabash Depot Amid Track Elevation Plan
The proposal to move the Wabash depot across Calhoun street faces public concern over safety during transit. Authorities urge careful handling to avoid mishap to the noble and ornamental building, stressing it is without equal elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Calhoun Street
Patchwork enforcement leaves Fort Wayne untouched
Fragmented policing results in no real change as authorities swing at gamblers, select saloonkeepers, and occasional redlight district houses with polite warnings and promises. Fort Wayne remains a lidless marvel among Indiana municipalities, with consequences rarely noted.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Mayor Hosey Trims Lid With Steady Hand
A seasoned hand could not do better as Mayor Hosey keeps his lid neatly seated. The lid shows how a lid ceases to fit when separated from its place. He has a year and a quarter left to steer the city, with stricter attention likely to improve the administration’s four year batting average.
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Hosey
Berlin Balloon Race Suggests Inland Start Point
The Berlin balloon race indicates a starting point at least five hundred miles from shore. Hapless mariners fall into the sea as showers descend into the vasty deep. Marine equipment appears essential for an aerial voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hearst Paid $12,000 for Epistles of Oil Executive
Mr Hearst reportedly paid twelve thousand dollars to a Standard Oil employee for a batch of remarkable letters that fueled the editor politician's lively controversy. The money bought the epistles, though the methods to obtain them are viewed as off color against strict modern business ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Standard Oil Company
Indiana Battleground in Taft Visit Preparations
A cautious tone frames Indiana as a potential battleground as Mr. Bryan undertakes scams across the state while Mr. Taft prepares for a visit later in the week. The piece compares political stakes to ancient times when both parties scrutinized Hoosier funds as wisely spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Indiana
Mr. Taft
Hoosierdam
Japan and America Face Lavish Welcome for Battle Fleet
The article notes that Japan and America may clash in the future yet emphasizes preparations to greet the visiting officers and sailors of the major battleship fleet with lavish, deliberate decor and ceremonies intended to surpass any other nation’s welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
America
Jackies
Roorback Phrase Stirs Campaign Debate
A columnist mocks the roorback as a hollow campaign lie, noting it has not appeared or been heard, while warning readers to beware of the final forty eight hours of an intensified political campaign.
Mayor Hoséy’s Proposed Decent Respect Law Enforced
The text notes Mayor Hoséy embracing a strong idea to enforce a decent respect for state and city authority. It reflects his late but firm plan to pursue orderly compliance with laws and official conduct.
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Hoséy
Campaign duel ends as Roosevelt stays quiet
Governor Haskell faces a protracted contest with President Roosevelt whose silence adds to the impression of a strained political clash. The quieting tone amid the campaign signals a shift in the public struggle and potential strategic moves ahead.
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Haskell
Roose
Roosevelt
Electoral balance shifts as states trade for candidates
The piece notes Ohio backing Bryant and Nebraska supporting Taft, framing the electoral college as a comfortable balance. It argues a business Democrat would trade Nebraska for Ohio, suggesting minimal concern for Democrats amid these cross-state loyalties.
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Ohio
Bryant
Nebraska
Taft
Campaign reaches straw ballot stage of 1896 election
The text recalls Grover Cleveland’s crushing defeat in 1892 and William Jennings Bryan’s later pursuit of the White House in 1896, noting the straw ballot stage and the historic political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
White House
Flags Flown by Ships Signal Shifting Alliances
Dispatches note Japanese warships at Yokohama flew the American flag and several Russian warships now display the sunburst of Nippon Nipponese. This move appears not striking or precedential.
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Yokohama
Japs Welcome Navy With Mutual Respect Shown
The report notes that the Japanese treated the U S fleet with a welcoming display and matched it with an equally sizable response. It suggests a sense of mutual respect between the two sides, despite broader tensions.
Indiana Republicans Weigh State Savings Amid Rumors
Rumors spread that Indiana Republican managers seek to save the state by accessing funds. Observers hear distant sounds suggesting an approach to a swag-bag, implying potential financial gain or misuse of money.
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Indiana
Peace agreement for the Bal kans praised by Britain and France
The pact is hailed as an admirable solution to the difficulties. The arrangement largely keeps positions as they are, preserving the statuses quo in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Great Britain
France
Turkey Sits Quiet as Powers Plan to Tackle Troubles
The passage notes Turkey remaining passive amid international efforts to address its ongoing difficulties. It suggests relief in having others to handle complex decisions and worries.
Mayor Hosey’s Sunday wear lid raises questions on law
The mayor’s attempted Sunday wear fails to meet the spirit of the law restricting saloons from doing business on Sunday. His effort to fit the requirement shows a practical compromise but laws restricting Sunday trade remain in effect.
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Hosey
Tom Marshall to Visit Town Amid Campaign Hype
The piece notes a large turnout expected for Tom Marshall’s town visit, signaling strong local support. It suggests President Cip Castro’s Balkan issue is overstated and mocks Republican headquarters for relocating to Easy Street, implying political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Marshall
Army of Friends
Easy Street
Berlin Balloon Race Sparks Debate Over Sport Type
Editors weigh classification of the Berlin balloon race as aerial or aquatic sport, reflecting ambiguity in how unconventional competitions are categorized by organizers and media. The dispute centers on whether flight or water contact defines the event's core nature.
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Berlin
Nocturnal lid fits Sunday wear and tomorrow hope
The nocturnal lid seems suitable for Sunday use and may be worn tomorrow, matching the look and mood of an upcoming day. Its design aligns with Sunday attire and practical wear for the immediate future.
Dowager Queen 0 Willing Abruzzi Should Wed
London reports from Rome that Margherita dowager queen of Italy has consented to the marriage of the duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins King Victor Emmanuel will present a diamond tiara valued at $100000 to the bride per the dispatch
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London
Rome
Margherita
Italy
Duke of the
Duke Abruzzi Disappears From Turin Amid Search
Turin reports the Duke of the Abruzzi has suddenly vanished and a search yields no results. Circulating rumor suggests he may have sailed to America under an assumed name. Elkins Virginia notes follow about cable dispatches tied to an alleged engagement with Miss Katherine.
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Turin
The
Abruzzi
America
Elkins
London
Eged
Katherine
Dolan Resigns as Roadmaster of Fort Wayne System
William Dolan resigns as roadmaster of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co. No successor named yet. duties to be shared by H. V. Norford and J. J. Brennan. Chief Engineer H. L. Weber also announced his resignation. New baggage-handling plan at city limits praised, with possible adoption by other lines. Wabash Valley gears to start new system at Logansport.
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William Dolan
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co
Dolan
H. V. Norford
J. J. Brennan
H. L. Weber
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Logansport
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in Town
James M Cummins 21 driver weds Nellie M Jones 19. Marvin A Miller 88 R A agent weds Edith Anna Coverdale 28. William E Holmes 27 molder weds Gertrude E Lonergan 22. William A Klepper 22 machinist weds Cecelia A Hergenroether 20. Paul R McCann 25 engineer weds Dorothy E O Meara 24. Otto H Wiehe 21 Electrician weds Katherine P Myers 20. John C Timme 27 restaurant keeper weds Loretta T Reed 24. Marcel J Boneuf 24 farmer weds Lulu M Lewis 18. Emmett E Harper 24 undertaker weds Fannie G Greenawalt 22. Edward Lamont 26 farmer weds Lucetta Rorick 23. Christian A Doehla 26 brewer weds Della Gerken 19. John J Godfrey 27 dyer weds Edith M Beckes 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cummins
Nellie M. Jones
Marvin A. Miller
R. A
Edith Anna Coverdale
William E. Holmes
Molder
Gertrude E. Lonergan
William A. Klepper
Cecelia A. Hergenroether
Paul R. McCann
Dorothy E. O’meara
Otto H. Wiehe
Katherine P. Myers
John C. Timme
Loretta T. Reed
Marcel J. Boneuf
Farmer
Lulu M. Lewis
Emmett E. Harper
Fannie G. Greenawalt
Edward Lamont
Lucetta Rorick
Christian A. Doehla
Brewer
Della Gerken
John J. Godfrey
Dyer
Edith M. Beckes
Judge Taylor joins fall inspection trip down the river
Judge Robert S. Taylor traveled to Chicago Monday to join the Mississippi River Commission on its regular fall inspection voyage expected to last a week or ten days. This is his first participation since last fall when he could not accompany the group.
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Robert S. Taylor
Chicago
Mississippi River Commission
Strength saved his life by night rescue at river
Nightwatchman William Sheline of the ferry Boone in Gallipolis Ohio was attacked by two men while crossing the Ohio River. They bound him and robbed him, then threw him into the river. He escaped by breaking the ropes and swimming to shore, nearly dead, while the attackers fled.
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Gallipolis
William Sheline
Boone
Ohio
Sheline
Arcola Stave Co Acquires O Gandy Mill at Arcola
The Arcola Stave Company has taken over the mill of O Gandy & Co in Arcola Indiana and will operate the stave plant. The new corporation plans to purchase timber and run the mill steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola Stave Co
O. Gandy & Co
Arcola
Ind
Bacon Furniture Stores Put Under Receiver in Indiana
The Bacon Furniture company with locations in Elkhart Goshen Hillsdale and Kendallville has been placed under receivership. The action consolidates control of the business under a court appointed receiver as creditors seek resolution and orderly liquidation or reorganization. Authorities say the move affects store operations and ongoing customer orders while the receivership process proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon Furniture Company
Elkhart
Goshen
Hillsdale
Kendallville
Pfeiffer Real Estate or Personal Security Notice
G. E. Pfeiffer, Rooms 6 7 Bass Bleck appears in a real estate or personal security notice listing a contact location. The snippet provides only a name and room numbers with city area hint, lacking further details on actions, deadlines, or entities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Pfeiffer
Bass Bleck
Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Court
State of Indiana notice to non residents in Allen Circuit Court September 1908 action by Simon P. Ambler against William Hendry et al to quiet title to real estate. Defendants unnamed believed non-residents. required appearance by November 30, 1908 or default. Attest Joseph N. Hss, Homer C. Underwood attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Allen County
Simon P. Ambler
William Hendry
Allen Circuit Court
Elizabeth Hendry
Frances Marion Hamilton
May Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Joseph N. Hss
Homer C. Underwood
Kelsey v Chaney Quiet Title in Allen County Court
Indiana Allen County case states Jacob C. Kelsey sues Sarah C Chaney and nonresident defendants Fred Chaney and Waldo Chaney to cancel deed and quiet title. Court warns nonresidents of action and sets December 15, 1908, as date to plead or demur in absentia. Attests by Clerk Joseph N Mason and attorney Edgar E Kelsey.
Estate of William A Cummins Admin appointment notice
Notice is given that Jane L Reichelderfer has been appointed administratrix of the estate of William A Cummins, late of Allen County, Indiana, deceased. The estate is presumed solvent. Attorney for the estate is W Kuhne.
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William A. Cummins
Allen County
Indiana
Jane L. Reichelderfer
W. Kuhne
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Robert. Kelly
Recorder
Turkey
Cip Castro
Duke
Miss Elkins
Perth
State of Indiana
Jacob C. Kelsey
Sarah C. Chaney
Fred Chaney
Waldo Chaney
Joseph N- Mason
Dgar E. Kelsey
Wky
J. M. Barrett
Boston
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