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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel reports Governor Hanly directing prosecutors statewide to contest all liquor license applications. The move aims to curb unfit operators by ensuring cross examination and fitness before licenses, promising a radical change in Fort Wayne and across Indiana cities where saloon standards have been lax.
The article weighs whether Theodore Roosevelt will accept a 1908 Republican nomination despite public statements he will not run again. It discusses factional divides among states, Taft as possible stand-in, and Nick addressing in-laws while political currents favor Roosevelt, with Cleveland’s reform mayor Burton cited as a Democratic counterpoint.
Washington notes a Yokohama cable report claiming Japanese explorers occupied Pratas Island near the Philippines and raised the national flag. The atoll, 20 42 N 116 45 E, is horse shoe shaped, forty feet high, and offers anchorage and naval utility in reefs and channels around its lagoon.
The British government faces an embarrassing crisis after anti-Japanese riots in Vancouver. Britain must repair violence against allied subjects and guarantee rights for aliens, but rising race feeling complicates treaty obligations. The strain threatens Britain Japan relations and echoes earlier San Francisco tensions.
A Washington correspondent argues Bryan is not seeking the nomination yet will accept if party consensus prefers him, asserting Bryan leads the Democrats and will be the nominee. He rebukes rivals like Tali of Chanler Johnson Folk as idle chatter and praises Judge Parker as capable, though defeated by poor backing.
Theodore E. Burton, a veteran candidate who has run for Congress multiple times, has been nominated by Cleveland Republicans to challenge incumbent Tom L. Johnson for mayor. Burton is described as highly capable and immensely popular.
The piece reports Judge Landis pressing toward a grand jury route against Alton railroad officials, despite Attorney General Bonaparte’s orders. Special Agent Sims pushes new facts in the Standard Oil and rail case, fueling talk that Bonaparte may soon retire. Grand jury action is postponed as a possible arrangement circulates to ease the mounting embarrassment.
Serious discussion arises on whether the United States should dispose of the Philippines and how to do so with minimal delay. Some leaders urge disposal as the only honorable option, while others see no feasible method. Critics note the $400,000,000 cost and shifting Republican views, anticipating formal congressional debate next session.
Report says brewers and saloonkeepers in Indianapolis formed a gentlemens agreement to enforce Sunday observance but the plan failed or lacked real backing. Newspapers indicate breweries tipped saloonkeepers to continue Sunday business, suggesting cities will face reform pressure and use remonstrance laws as enforcement grows.
Attorney General Miller formally declares his run for governor ahead of the next Republican convention. His campaign has gained momentum for a year or two, but faces a northern Indiana split once Hon. William L. Taylor enters the field. Taylor supporters, who backed Judge W. L. Penfield three years ago, will likely rally to Taylor if possible, leaving it to Taylor to decide the path forward.
Governor Hanly dispatches Attorney General Bingham to Kokomo to represent the state in liquor license contests. Four applicants challenge an adverse judgment by the commissioners court which denied the licenses on their faces.
The governors claim the state may appear by attorney when applications are filed and may continue appearance until final disposal. Saloon attorneys denounce the action while Mr. Hanly asserts legality and ongoing direct involvement in the Howard county cases, adding a new element to the anti saloon campaign.
Chicago Mayor Busse warns that if anti charter opposition by brewers and saloon men continues he will launch reprisals, beginning with a Sunday restriction. The move alarms breweries as rail and telegraph strikes add to national disruptions, with railroads short staffed and telegraphers crossing to nonunion work. The wire strike worsens nationwide embarrassment and supply strain amid industry tensions.
Shun Morimoto, a Japanese MP touring the United States, says Japan would purchase the Philippines if a bargain price existed but would not fight for them. In Manila, selling the islands sparks uproar as natives and Americans oppose title transfer. Congressmen oppose sale, with McKinney proposing continued possession and a formal declaration of independence in fifty years.
The Fort Wayne fair opens next Tuesday with larger appropriations and better arrangements than before. Weather remains the only uncertain factor but, if favorable, attendance should surpass all prior fairs in Northern Indiana. Exhibits, the speed card, and assorted agricultural attractions will offer greater variety and interest, making every day a big day.
The text notes broad Democratic support for Hon. Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City as a likely candidate for the party's gubernatorial nomination. It suggests the decision rests largely with Marshall himself, despite other prominent Democrats also announced as possible nominees.
The Alton questions the value of its immunity bath while Standard Oil faces a two day grace period in a federal suit seeking to dissolve its New Jersey parent company. Justice seems more active as it pursues major cases.
x Banker Harper who led a Cincinnati bank collapse, siphoned six million dollars to the lead and served six years in prison, once more falters adding new aims to his past misdeeds as authorities note the latest setback.
The text questions Harper's usefulness in starting anew to move the stone uphill. It suggests that perhaps it is better if he refrains from trying as he tends to waste resources.
A Texas cotton broker ousted by a state law goes to New York and stirs the market. He provokes bulls to chase bears, then disrupts the outfit, amassing millions and entering more riches. The incident barely registers beyond showing an untamed Texan can shake up eastern gambling fashion.
The letter criticizes the county council for resisting adoption of voting machines, arguing the devices are no longer experimental and will eventually pay for themselves. It urges progressiveness and notes that initial costs will yield long term savings for residents.
The passage describes young Kermit Roosevelt deserting a marching camp with troopers bound for Fort Sheridan. It notes his bravery in facing fatigues and bivouac yet succumbs to fear fueled by perceived female admiration. The text wryly questions potential romantic entanglements as a motive to retreat.
The board of commissioners hears Chief Ankenbruck's certificate of character for Manuel Curry, the colored dive-keeper jailed by the chief. Critics question whether the chief’s position should shield him from accountability and urge an apology to Curry.
In New York the stock market shows a cheerier spirit. Hand made panics stay brief and do not derail the broader trend. Wall Street volatility in midsummer did not affect the nation’s push to curb criminal corporations and enforce virtue as its own reward.
Neighbors condemn Ford Pinney Earle for sending his wife to France to obtain a divorce enabling remarriage to his alleged soul twin. The incident highlights public uproar over the so called prenatal affinity and calls to restore decency in civil life.
The Good Citizenship league plans to challenge liquor license applicants with notorious records of lawless conduct. It argues that some saloons are so flagrant and dis graceful that they should be defeated before the commissioners based on their records.
Senator Borah, chief counsel for the state in Haywood's trial, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for involvement in land frauds. He attacked the miners union he saw as anarchic, yet has not spoken on the western public domain seizures affecting millions of acres.
After four months on the job the Cleveland paying concern has two short streets paved and another street torn up and out of commission. It could be worse, and it would be if not for the board of works and the contracting company keeping the project in check.
The white pugs face a tough road in the lightweight class as the large opponent Mr. Gans dominates. The only chance for a championship for the white pugs may rest on creating a color line rivalry while Gans has already claimed a substantial share of the prize money.
Indianapolis notes that a newly dedicated costly building at the state fair grounds stands as the first permanent improvement funded by the legislature for the Hoosier show. The brief comment highlights the historic gesture and its significance to the fair.
The text notes a milk price increase tied to required sealed bottles dealers must use and to bottles long in use by many dealers. It suggests a reinforcement of rebates in some cases and mentions potential legislative actions to address precedent and enforcement.
Milk dealers face public concern over milk quality and safety. Some dairymen will guarantee cleanliness without regulation, while others resist any formal standards. The note urges reflection on the public’s stake in rational, clean milk.
Mr Bryan labels Mr Taft the great postponer. He notes the jab may fit but it will not be a useful weapon in a campaign.
The fragment notes rising attention toward Mr. Bryan as observers consider his actions and statements. It hints at mounting scrutiny and potential impact on political dynamics without detailing specific events or dates.
The text contends that Mr. Bryan believes the Republican candidate will be clear from the context and also indicates his view on the likely Democratic nominee, suggesting a straightforward inference from his statements.
The senator accuses an unnamed rival of starting the attack to seek his job. He notes a senate seat differs from a presidential run, suggesting the challenger aims at higher office.
Commentary suggests growing friction between France and Germany over Morocco could escalate into conflict before the peace conference ends. Calls for cautious diplomacy to avoid a wider war and preserve orderly negotiations.
Fort Wayne saloonkeepers appear to tire of the Good Citizenship league as a mere spasm and vow to respond with renewed activity, signaling a broader public stance against the movement.
The piece argues for a trust in the typing process while acknowledging current room for improvement. It notes that a newer approach could match or exceed the value of a traditional method, suggesting a pivot toward equally effective alternatives.
A Fort Wayne letter to the editor argues against claims of a “wide-open town” and against blaming enforced liquor laws for vice. It contends enforcement reflects public will, cites brewers’ interests, and cites remarks by Carmack Watterson and Roosevelt on liquor’s social impact, urging restraint and lawful order.
A Chicago paper enclosure argues for an automobile factory in Fort Wayne. The letter urges local support and stock investment, promoting the broader use of autos across classes and urging pressing local action.
The article argues against doomsayers predicting an end to auto growth. It touts small low priced buggy type cars as permanent and vital to farming and rural life, forecasting widespread adoption, fuel evolution, and long term industry expansion with prices from 250 to 5000 dollars. It predicts alcohol as future fuel and trucks driving work horses from city streets within a decade.
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