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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
2
Destructive blast at Fontanet devastates the industrial area with 50 000 pounds of dynamite and 65 000 kegs of powder. Dozens killed or missing. casualties include Arthur Monahan and Frank Kellum. Martial law remains as state troops guard four square miles around the wrecked plant.
Terre Haute Ind Oct 16 official list of dead and injured from the Fontanet Du Pont powder mill blast is vouched by Dr W F Willien chief surgeon. Dead include A B Monahan general superintendent Fontanet aged 41 Mrs A B Monahan Mrs Ethel Taylor sister of Mrs Monahan George Justice John Bobo George Bobo William Sherrill employed in press room Henry Harrington electrician Bruymeren de Dial aged 48.
Amid reports of bank stress the Knickerbocker closure is noted while New York clearing house confirms national banks remain solvent. Banks show lower than expected debit balances and at least one bank paid its balance without assistance, signaling no alarm in the system.
New York City banks are all right and the state has a large sum on deposit in New York City that is safe, controller Martin H. Glynn said last night. He noted improving conditions and described $18,000,000 in state funds held in depositories, with about $9,000,000 in New York institutions.
Washington reports that Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou will act on advice from New York regarding the city’s financial situation. The details indicate potential steps to address liquidity and debt pressures as authorities assess options and coordinate with federal officials.
Secretary Cortelyou leaves for New York at 4 PM and declines to discuss the government’s financial move. The treasury plans to deposit funds in national banks to ease the New York emergency, with about 6 million dollars reportedly distributed among leading New York banks.
Reports from Indianapolis Kalamazoo Grand Rapids South Haven and Tadmore indicate balloons in flight today. Aero Club of America lacks official updates as four balloons were seen near St Joseph Missouri and Tadmore Ohio, one bright yellow balloon possibly a German contestant.
The speech spans over two hours and outlines the 1908 campaign issues. He argues the differences between the two parties and lists trusts railroad regulation swollen fortunes and reform of campaign finance. He calls for open books on contributors and amounts and tariff reform focused on revenue.
President Roosevelt tours the Tomb of Jackson at the Hermitage estate then speaks from the speaker’s stand before boarding a special train to Chattanooga. He autographs a Confederate veterans register and addresses stock market concerns, defending his anti corruption policies and urging persistence for sixteen months.
The Illinois Central stockholders meeting held today in Chicago was adjourned to December 18 following the plan outlined yesterday by Mr Cromwell for Mr Harri Judge Farrar for Mr Fish.
After months of talks the city and Home Telephone refuse a compromise on pole taxes for joint pole use. The city plans court action to force its rights while lighting work proceeds. Home Telephone insists on tax remission only for poles used jointly.
Warrants from the late grand jury led to another gathering of saloon men at the courthouse. About 125 of 194 indictments were served or bonded for appearance in circuit court, with most charges for saloon law violations and several for screen or other offenses.
Indictments list Harry A Wiebke and Frank Bougher for conduct of the beer stand at the fair grounds and multiple others for failure to remove screens. Additional charges include violations of screen laws, saloon hours, and selling to minors. Bonds posted at sheriff's office with brewers' support in many cases.
Indicted saloon keepers plan lengthy jury trials to burden the state, with Judge O Rourke noting trials will proceed rapidly from December as the current docket blocks hearings. Prosecutor Ninde set cases for late October to November, including burglary, grand larceny, forgery, rape, immoral premises, and screen-removal violations, plus Ida M Scullen to plead guilty under the blind tiger act and pay a $50 fine.
Sheriff Grice and deputies near finishing their work on indictments from the recent grand jury. Clerk Mason’s force completed the last installment on Wednesday, with 11 or 12 warrants left for the sheriff to serve. Many remaining cases involve liquor law violations and former saloon operators.
Fontanet Ind Oct 18 The town reels from disaster as Governor Hanly orders a relief commission and Du Pont officials visit. Bodies identified and unclaimed remain. calls for funds and speedy reconstruction rise while Democrats name possible candidates led by Thomas R Marshall and others in a lively, factional power debate.
Ethel Arnold nine is taken from her grandparents by Calvin Arnold her father in Marion Indiana. The girl cried and fought as two schoolmates challenged the abduction. He fled with her on a street car to Goshen. Grandparents report to prosecutor and seek arrest though no affidavit filed. Civil action may follow to regain custody.
Indiana political note reports a surge of Democratic candidates ahead of the next race. The party will reorganize its state committee as hopefuls circle the governor’s chair, with chatter favoring experienced leaders and familiar figures in party circles.
A collection of home cooking notes with multiple recipes including Escalloped Tomatoes Cream of Celery Soup Marshmallow Dessert Steel-cut Oats with Cream Chocolate Cake Spanish Pickle Eggs with Cheese Dumplings Mexican Salad and a potato dressing for cold fish. Also includes an egg preservation method from the U S Department of Agriculture and general cooking tips.
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