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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1906
Page
5
The Allen county democracy presents a strong clean ticket described as a representation of high citizenship. The editors praise fair primaries and express confidence the nominees will govern honestly if elected, urging all Democrats to vote next Tuesday and all citizens to cast ballots.
Advocates push federal publicity of campaign contributions and expenditures after the election. Letters to key party leaders urge disclosure by committees and note state laws as possible models. Report discusses efforts by reform supporters and mentions large sums flowing into campaigns.
The Roosevelt administration seeks a clear, firm footing in Japan relations. Secretary Metcalfe will study San Francisco school segregation and its impact on U S Japan ties. Secretary Root signals a hard line on Japanese seals poaching and trade frictions in the Far East.
Interest grows as details emerge on the amount collected and expended by the Pennsylvania congressman. The disclosure is expected to shed light on campaign finance and usage of funds.
A plea urges voters in Allen County to re elect Judge Edward O Rourke to the circuit bench. Proponents cite long service honesty upright character and proven judicial fitness as reasons for continued tenure. They argue his accumulation of experience and vigor make retirement unnecessary.
Dr. Mitchell at the American Association of Railway Surgeonsmeeting in Chicago argued hysteria is a disease affecting all, not a female scandal. Dr. Corwin advised integrating spirit and material to treat it, noting sensationalism infects schools and social life.
The article traces Irish emigration from 1840 onward, estimating 2 million arriving 1840–60, 1 million 1860–80, and 1 million since 1880, with average decadal growth of 500,000. It notes Irish settlement concentrated in the eastern and agricultural states, their shift to urban industry, and wages for Russian agricultural workers to contrast living standards.
The piece notes Dr. Benjamin Ide Wheeler warning that vigilantes and ropes could be used if graft and corruption persist in San Francisco. It says the earthquake awakened the city, prompting decent citizens to oppose the bosses and grafters who have profited from franchise deals amid a tainted business climate.
The Attorney General Moody is noted in a case before the United States Supreme Court. The bench of the court may be influenced by his arguments or interpretation of law as presented in the records.
The text discusses possible cabinet changes and a vacancy at the St. Petersburg embassy. Rumors center on Robert McCormick leaving Paris for a return to Washington, replaced by Robert Bacon, though Bacon says he knows nothing of such a transfer and would prefer to stay in his current role.
The United States held about 230 million chickens in 1900, nearing 300 million now. Turkey counts exceed 600 thousand, ducks over 5 million, and geese also high. Annual chicken consumption tops 300 million, with many kept in cold storage for boarders.
The administration plans to send two or three tariff experts to Berlin to confer with German foreign office officials. The American experts are not yet named except S N D North, director of the census. Secretary Root says only specialists with years of tariff study can settle the dispute, not mere diplomatic talks.
Mr Bryan urges voters in northwestern Ohio to support Judge Kinkade who fought the Toledo ice trust. A Republican in politics, he runs for re election on an Independent ticket and has gained nationwide attention for his bold actions against ice barons.
Paris bureau reports a Bordeaux editor summoned to republish the cassation verdict about Major Dreyfus. The editor publishes a note saying he ignores the decision, maintains Dreyfus is a traitor, and dares the officer to prosecute him at the assize court.
United States Senator Pettus of Alabama age 86 says if starting life anew he would choose farming as a vocation. He would buy a good farm and settle to farming as his lifework to ensure happiness and usefulness for his family.
The article reports Thomas Alva Edison claiming an electric storage battery will provide affordable power for automobiles. He again sets realization for six months, prompting readers to note his repeated public announcements and the Missouri reader angle.
At 99 Rev. Thomas Lord the dean of English Congregational ministers toured Northamptonshire where he began his ministry. He preached two sermons in a small village church where he had served as pastor seventy years ago, proving his continued voice from the pulpit.
The relations between Half Columbia and the Mikado are strained and may worsen, though no war danger exists. The Japanese have spent heavily and fought battles, while the United States remains unprepared for a confrontation.
The piece argues that the republican attack on the county ticket is unfounded. It states Democrats voted for the candidate of their choice and that the ticket reflects the will of a majority, stressing no desertion by Democrats is justified.
In a bold move the Roosevelt administration signals a push to set an unmatched record for cabinet changes, challenging successors to reach or exceed the pace and scale of turnover anticipated this term.
A home wedding of Miss Mabel Kelley and Carl G. Kessler occurred Thursday at 8 p.m. with Rev. Zartman officiating before about forty guests. Daisy Kelley and Irving Kessler attended. The couple plans East Lewis street housekeeping after a trip. Other ceremonies included Wagner and Weisenberger at St. Patrick’s, Anna Steig and Joseph Bruch in New Haven, Lizzetta Auman and Philip Koehlinger, and Josephine Carter’s marriage to Fred Raymond Chant in Denver. Details describe gowns, bouquets, and home decorations with travels planned for each couple.
Lace Curtains 39e pair Gent s Union Suits 98c Boys Sweaters 39c Gents Wool Sweaters 1.00 Matches 10c dozen Linen Window Shades 21c Parlor Lamps 98c Clothes Pins 5c 6 doz Flannelette Night Gowns 50c Scissors 10c Hair Brushes 10c Suit Cases 1.00 Ladies Fur Boas 5c Children s Fur Sets 1.48 Table Oilcloth 15e yard.
Floor oilcloth offered at popular prices with last week’s bargain sale continuing this week at the same money-saving prices.
The article notes multiple wedding events including Miss Lillie May Hanauer and Mr Oliver Dailey tying the knot at 3400 South Harrison Street with Rev D B Zechiel officiating and the Nuptials of Miss Melissa Mary Noll and Mr William G Bailey at St Patrick's Church with Rev Father Noll leading the service. The Baileys plan to reside in Indianapolis.
Mishawaka reports that Indiana mint growers led by James A. Everitt and the American Society of Equity form a combine to influence mint prices and market quotations. Indiana’s 1906 crop yields over 50 600 pounds of oil valued above 100 000 dollars, with Mishawaka dubbed peppermint capital as local farms ramp up to harvest and distillation. Jerry Woodward, “Indiana peppermint king,’’ and his brothers own large acreages, making them among the nation’s top producers in this industry.
Chicago market today shows wheat retreat with December near 73% to 74% after a prior denial of Russian seed operation disruptions. Corn and oats eased early, then steadied as local receipts totaled hundreds of cars. Pork, lard, and ribs moved lower on live hog price declines with close figures noted for futures and cash markets.
Chicago Oct 30 cattle receipts around 8000 with steady market and varied bids for beef cattle cows heifers stockers and calves. Hog receipts near 20000 with 5 to 10 cent drop. ranges for mixed butchers heavy and lights. Sheep receipts about 25000 with strong market for sheep and lambs in Chicago.
Cincinnati market notes October 30 show hogs steady to mixed with $6.45 to $6.50 for common goods and $5.40 to $6.10 for others. Cattle steady to fair for shippers at $5.30 to $5.50 and $2.00 to $2.25 for common. Sheep steady at $2.23 to $4.30 and lambs $4.00 to $7.33.
Pittsburg Pa October 30 receipts light market steady hogs receipts ten double decks heavy estimates $6.55 to $6.60 for heavy weight hogs mediums heavy workers light workers and pigs $6.50. sheep receipts light with sheep $5.85 down and spring lambs $3.00 down.
Chicago market notes show steady butter with creameries at 19 25 percent and daisies 18 34 23?c. Cheese prices firm for various brands to 13 134c. Poultry demand steady with turkeys at 8 8%4c and chickens around 9c.
New York market report shows butter receipts at 11,189 packages with street prices for extra creamery at 21 cents per pound, common to extra at 19 2/3 cents, and varied ranges for renovated, factory and imitation creamery grades. Cheese receipts total 10,587. full creamery prices for September and October range from 12 to 14 1/2 cents, with other grades and reductions listed. Skims and eyes also reported with state and Pennsylvania prices for fancy, choice, and mixed lots.
Fort Wayne Barr Street markets report assorted prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, produce, meats, and fats. Quotations from Bush & Co., Weil Brothers, Mayflower Mills, Tresselt & Sons, and local merchants list diverse lots including butter, eggs, potatoes, apples, turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, hides, wool, and dings across multiple vendors and timeframes.
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