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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
5
The Weekly Sentinel notes the financial tremor is confined to New York and a few eastern centers. It reports business and industry elsewhere remain steady with no broad loss of confidence as the money market tightens and expectations favor safer banking practices.
The editorial urges identifying and prosecuting the dynamiter who blew up property risking lives. It condemns lawlessness and warns against vigilante acts while stressing police focus on apprehending the suspect regardless of motive. It notes the target was among the least harmed and hopes guilt is established beyond doubt.
Fort Wayne banks and trust companies join forces to prevent outside drain on funds and to conserve cash for legitimate Fort Wayne business needs. The action signals safety and stability, reinforcing the city’s bank reputation and aiming to dampen Wall Street volatility felt in recent days.
A Tokyo picture shows Shiba Palace for distinguished visitors and a Japanese garden. Secretary Taft is warmly received as flags line streets from Yokohama to Shimbashi. The piece notes Hughes as an active speaker and mentions the Mohonk conference amid global interest.
The article praises prompt government action at the St Louis balloon races, noting General Allen of the signal corps aided the event. It reports 200,000 spectators, calls the meet a major aeronautical milestone, and notes plans to push dirigible development with a $100,000 congressional request for the signal service ship costing about $60,000 to build plus accessories.
Charles B. Riley, chairman of the league’s executive committee, says Indiana business men should enter politics broadly for mutual advancement and protection. The league rejects selfish interests and urges business associates to engage in primaries and conventions, aiming to place delegates or candidates in the general assembly to promote commercial interests of the state.
Former Indiana candidates now in Oklahoma believe the odds are poor as they work in Washington. John H. Burford, Crawf ordsville native and chief justice of the territorial court, is favored for western district judgeship and leads the judicial efforts, while Oliver Cromwell, the present territory attorney general, is expected to receive the Burford seat.
Comment notes that many Oklahomans are former Indiana residents and that this migration forms a large portion of the state’s population. It highlights the enduring cultural ties and the enduring presence of Indianians in Oklahoma communities.
The article notes the first letter transmission in 1897 between Cornwall and Newfoundland and marks July 17 as the date when Marconi linked Nova Scotia to Ireland for commercial use, sending about thirteen thousand words outward and two thousand inward. It adds that over 1,550 stations are now active in regular transmissions.
The text notes Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler proposes an expert tariff commission on fixed principles, but political realities likely keep tariff tinkering in lawmakers hands. It suggests Joseph Cannon would see himself as that expert panel, and his influence will shape any shift away from congressional control.
Preparations race to finish as Admiral Evans meets with the secretary of the navy in Washington. The department estimates coal transport cost for the squadron to San Francisco at 1 229 000. Each ship will receive 700 charts for the voyage, all produced by the navy hydrographic office and none from foreign sources.
A fragmentary note mentions a millionaire in the area and references Morgan in a unclear context. The text suggests possible future involvement or arrival but provides no concrete action, date, or location to confirm events.
The passage notes a market panic but asserts the crash arose from the methods of its leaders in high finance. It states the saviors faced a real condition, not a theory, and took actions that reflected the situation as it stood rather than ideal solutions.
The chief figure in the Indianapolis paying repair graft case has been arrested and taken to the city. He will be questioned by the grand jury that indicted him and more prominent men may face embarrassment as the affair unfolds.
Dr Wiley chief chemist of the department of agriculture admits sampling fourteen year old frozen beef. He says he feels no ill effects but declines to judge if vintage 1893 beef is as good as modern up to date beef. His self experiment stems from the idea if it does not kill him it is safe for others.
The speaker touts a $10,000,000 donation to end the panic and suggests $50,000,000 more available for the same benevolent aim. The note questions who would verify whether those funds are tainted, asserting that in a financial panic all millions appear the same to a money seeker.
The Buffalo Commercial notes that most voters were satisfied with the voting machines. It says protests came mainly from those who want to verify if votes bought are delivered per contract, showing distrust in a fair vote and honest count.
Mr. Bryan states the decision rests with the party to determine his presidential candidacy. The remark suggests a belief that widespread party support is essential and potentially questions whether Bryan has backing within the party.
Fairbat I explicitly rejects the claim he is or will be a candidate for any office. He emphasizes he does not intend to run and denies being the type of candidate referenced in the statement.
A sports report notes the runner's focus and refusal to be distracted by sidetracks during the race. Observers credit steady pacing and determination in the face of competing claims about motives.
The state democratic party contemplates presenting Hon. Thomas R. Marshall with a handsome nomination for governor next year. Delegates would extend hearty compliments and distinguished regard to him from Indiana Democrats.
The need to enlarge the Panama Canal beyond initial plans to accommodate bigger ships involves additional costs of several million dollars and prompts a question about whether politicians shaped the project or engineers governed its scope.
The passage suggests Washington City saloons may close and big corporations lose campaign contributions. It implies many politicians may advocate relocating the capital to a place with better fishing.
The cartoon caption jokes about Colonel Bryan's stance during the financial panic in New York. It hints at personal recriminations and suggests Bryan might reply that the Esopus election outcome hit harsher than his own defeats.
Evansville residents suspect a local link to the same asphalt fumes that have troubled Indianapolis in recent weeks. Officials anticipate a possible investigation in the river town.
One prominent insurance man has been convicted by District Attorney Jerome after years since the scandals were exposed. The writer notes this is insufficient as the real big figures have yet to be held to account.
A New York man asserts finding 73000 microbes on one dollar bill and suggests a correction that the microbes come from Wall Street sources. The statement signals concern over contamination though the exact context and verification are unclear.
The statement argues that dynamite could assist reform efforts in Russia but is not an effective or appropriate agent for movement in the United States.
A public figure notes that an American woman with twenty million dollars faces safety concerns abroad unless she agrees to marry into a titled status. The comment frames wealth as a factor in international safety and social coercion within the era.
A fragment from a political discourse notes Taft opponents urging the president to repeat a prior remark aloud, hoping to provoke reaction and influence public opinion. The language hints at partisan tension and strategic messaging during the political climate.
A strong push grows for Fort Wayne lawyer Edward Hoffman to become the Twelfth district Democratic chairman. Current chair Harry Gandy may not seek re election. Some reckon Hoffman aims for Congress and allies of ex Congressman James Robinson back his bid to prevent a Robinson rival.
W S Wells former Allen County representative to the lower legislature announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state senator. He says Adams County had considered a rival but Dr John W Vizard opts for re election to the lower house. Wells reports a clear field in Allen County.
Huntington Ind Oct 28 James Barker Jr assistant city civil engineer and former Purdue student plans a motorcycle trip to the Pacific coast via the south and southwest routes. He has wintered in New Mexico Arizona or Florida and may return to Indiana next spring by the northern route if he reaches the coast.
Instructions advise using Indian meal moistened with a little vinegar or lemon juice to heal and soften roughened hands. Rub hands thoroughly with the moistened meal, wash in warm water, and bathe with glycerin lotion.
Chicago reports twelve states set to vote next week with state officers, governors, and court posts on ballots. Maryland and Nebraska feature fusion and party shifts. New York and California cities face sharp contests among Republicans, Democrats, and third parties led by Hearst and Bryan allies.
Justice Peter Klees of Aurora weighs 565 pounds and begins a sixty day peanut diet under Dr. T. J. Allen's plan now in day twelve with hopes of shedding hundreds of pounds. A peanut eating club forms among elderly residents as Dr. Allen gains half a pound from his diet while aiding Aurora.
Arthur Maillet who translated Andrew Carnegie into French heads a group of French scientists and engineers visiting the United States to study the steel industry and its practices.
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