29 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
1
The specimen shows how tickets and candidates are arranged on voting machines in Allen County for the upcoming election. Instructions explain voting straight ticket by pulling the party emblem key and voting mixed tickets by not touching that key, then selecting individual candidates.
A man killed his wife and then fatally shot himself in a domestic incident at a Rosnyong residence. Neighbors reported a sudden outbreak of violence during the night, with a woman wounded and a man dead by self-inflicted gunshot. Police are investigating the sequence of events and motives.
Branlt Brothers contractors and allied Democratic club members defend against a suit filed by Warren Canfield printing contractor. Alleged injuries occurred during the grandstand collapse at the Marshall. Canfield claims the city failed to issue a building permit and ignored orders to erect the stand with proper plans and specifications.
A man suffered a broken rib and chest bruises after a bull attack near Owensville Indiana. He was knocked down and rescued when a dog dragged the bull away. Court action in Vermillion county aims to curb fraudulent registration and a forged will case progresses to election period. An 18 year old inmate escaped from jail with outside help from a stranger.
A garbled item alleges a suspect named Tart linked to an Indiana forgery case while officials pursue leads in a Menlo area case. In Princeton, Mary Houchins, 68, was fatally struck by an Evansville Southern Indiana Traction car near Fork Hraitah after stepping onto the track.
Bartford Otty Ind Oct 20 The Montpelier Cup and Metal works in the hands of a receiver will be sold by Judge Sturgis at four avenues by Hecome Charles Mora of this city. Assets are about 80 000 with liabilities over 70 000 Morse reports plant operated at a loss.
Elwood residents and merchants dispute a city rule on sidewalk signs. The court upheld the ordinance, declaring the city may regulate signs on sidewalks, impacting local businesses including a mural merchant who had failed to remove several signs. The ruling favors the city, affecting prominent business owners in Elwood.
Mrs F writes from Water Town about four children plagued by colds and praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Advertisers claim the remedy cures grippe symptoms in all ages. Also reports a rich ambergris find near Seward from Elliott and Howes, valued at 40 per ounce, and a warehouse lease or purchase offer from P. & H. Supply Co.
A historical report notes rising mortgage debt on U S farms from 1900 to 1910 as land values and farm prosperity shift. It records total mortgaged farms, owner-operated figures, tenancy and managed farms, and rising average mortgage debt alongside owner equity. An old-fashioned spook dance, Roof Garden, Wednesday night.
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