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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
4
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The Palma government in Cuba orders a ten day armistice to ease the partisan quarrel fueling the insurgent movement. The move, amid strong leadership and public sympathy for the revolt, suggests growing discontent with Palma and hints at a possible change in government rather than continued compromise keeping Palma in power.
A drunken brawl at a local saloon ends in a murder as the victim is left outside unconscious and unattended. The piece targets Kennedy and similar dives, labeling them threats to peace and urging action against licensure. It warns that many such establishments exist and may trigger future crimes.
The nationwide drive to form national banks has surged since March 14 1900 with 3080 banks organized by Aug 31 this year. Texas leads with 838 banks, followed by Pennsylvania with 308. Hawaii and Porto Rico hold four and one banks respectively, adding to the growing network.
The report lists state by state counts and capitals for national banks. Texas shows 184 banks with 22 102 dollars capital while Minnesota leads after Pennsylvania with 178 banks and 6 171 000 capital. Nationally 6 162 banks existed August 31 with 839 804 775 authorized capital and 524 439 160 circulation secured by 526 944 030 deposits.
Directors have not yet decided if gambling will be allowed at the Fort Wayne fair opening next week. Last year the event banned gaming and drew broad public support with no revenue from licenses, but the warning remains that resuming such practices would defy explicit law and breach public trust.
The text notes William H. Taft as a private citizen in favor of tariff revision while as secretary of war and cabinet member he remains on the fence. It emphasizes Taft speaking only for himself and applauds a reasonable readjustment of the Dingley schedules.
Mr. Bryan's Chicago address denounces Sullivan and his methods and rejects Peoria’s endorsement. He says Democrats must purge Sullivan and similar figures, arguing his political aims serve corporate interests. He previews open party warfare in Illinois to unseat Sullivan within two years.
On Put-in-Bay Lake Erie J C Oldt holds many posts including mayor justice of the peace deputy coroner school superintendent vestry clerk choir leader Sunday school head street railway manager and winter newspaper representative. He is nearly the entire local administration.
An observed Maine election result hints at a gentle shift in Republican support. The state's steady GOP majority over two years suggests voters are reevaluating party positions with measured caution.
The Real Estate Trust Company failure triggers a major banking fraud inquiry with two officers under arrest. Rumors point to more arrests involving directors. President Hipple allegedly used criminal methods to loot funds. Losses may reach ten million dollars or more as the company's affairs unravel.
The Allen County Republicans face trouble finding a candidate to oppose Judge O Rourke for the circuit court bench even with draft efforts. The article notes none of the Republican legal professionals are stepping forward.
The article discusses Joseph Medill Patterson's new book and his claim of an annual income between 10000 and 20000 dollars from inherited stocks in railroads steel mills and tobacco firms. It questions the fairness of unearned wealth and the need to decide how such funds should be handled.
A coachman and former Pittsburg correspondent in the Hartje divorce case is to star in a play titled What a Woman Will Do. The drama borrows its main incidents from the trial where he was a central figure. Public sentiment is unlikely to support strong action against the production.
The mayor moves to settle major issues residual from his administration including track elevation and municipal ownership. The administration claims progress toward resolution of these long standing municipal questions.
The piece describes mounting disarray within both major parties in New York as anti-Odell Republicans vow to crush Odell and Jerome aims to strike at Tammany and Hearst. It notes Hearst’s anticipated independent league nomination and broad statewide appeal, signaling a potential cross party surge for his gubernatorial bid.
The piece questions whether Indiana laws apply to Fort Wayne and notes debates on saloon and gambling immunity. It also discusses Michigan's debate on how rich a person may be to qualify for the U.S. Senate, with William Alden Smith defending his own wealth amid criticism.
The article calls for a vigorous police campaign to close down numerous dives across Fort Wayne alleging blatant law violations. It asserts these establishments persist despite mayoral leniency and urges action to protect the city’s welfare.
Mr J J Hill argues agriculture lies at the base of national prosperity and laments the drift from farming while noting much arable land remains underutilized without close scientific cultivation.
The piece notes Taft in the east Shaw in the south Fairbanks in the west, and Uncle Joe Cannon active in his area. Roosevelt rests at Oyster Bay as the party pursues broad outreach amid presidential considerations.
Washington and New York back the claim that the upcoming election will be conducted without money. Officials say the campaign will rely on volunteers and public support rather than financial contributions.
Medical writers and teachers across schools endorse Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia biliousness chronic catarrhal diseases and bronchial throat and lung conditions excluding consumption. It uses glycerine and native root extracts and is sold with endorsements and a formula booklet mailed free from Buffalo NY.
A discussion outlines a moneyless campaign and notes strong belief in its plausibility while asserting that corporations would not be asked for funds. It questions how the public would vote without monetary influence, acknowledging voters have never faced such an option.
Cleveland Germans fund a new Schiller Goethe monument for Wade Park south end aiming for dedication on October 7. The recast sculpture from 1847 Weimar features sculptor Ernst Rietschel and may include an address by Congressman Burton.
The fiscal year just ended saw raw cotton leading US exports with a value over four million dollars, far surpassing all other merchandise. Bread stuffs totals reached 186 million, provisions 211 million, and iron and steel goods 161 million.
The Philadelphia bank collapse is linked to President Hipple who believed Segal to be a good asset and aimed to secure his gains first. Segal meanwhile recognized a good opportunity and kept his communications open to protect his interests.
Bank clerks at the national convention declare it their duty to expose the irregularities of their superiors. The stance shows notable moral stamina and discrimination, earning praise as a rare display of integrity.
A drunken saloon brawl ends in a man’s murder while another takes poison in a personal crisis linked to whisky. The episode fuels two temperance lectures voicing strong warnings about alcohol.
It took a week for Mr. Bryan to travel from the Battery in New York to Fairview near Lincoln Nebraska and the home-coming is described as fully anticipated and successful.
A sharp warning declares that if the Honorable Roy Sullivan is found aboard the Bryan brand wagon he is treated as a stowaway and must walk the plank.
Job notice from Wolfis advertising for fifty salesmen to staff clothing hats shoes and furnishings departments. Includes immediate openings with pay likely and store location unspecified.
In Chicago on Sept 11 large northwest receipts and lower cables eased wheat early, then firmed as bulls in the crop report were anticipated. December wheat opened down and closed mixed near 71 to 72 cents. Corn opened lower on frost doubts, soon firmed with December near 42 cents. Oats rose on lively buying. provisions fell with hogs and lard weaker. Nearby prices: Wheat 71 1/2 to 72 1/2, Corn 42 1/4, Oats 31 1/4, Pork around 12.88, Lard about 8.70. Local receipts: 882 cars wheat, 684 corn, 266 oats. St. Louis reports higher wheat and corn gains on cash bids.
Chicago market reports cattle receipts about 12 000 with steady tone. Hogs receipts around 22 000 price range from 5.40 to 6.52 with mixed declines noted. Sheep receipts about 22 000 market dull with sheep 3.75 to 5.70 and lambs 5.00 to 8.25.
Cincinnati Sept 11 hogs weak butters and shippers report 6.59 per 100 pounds with 6.57 bid for common. Cattle steady good shippers 4.60 to 5.50, common 2.00 to 2.50. Sheep steady 2.75 to 4.73, lambs slow 4.25 to 8.00.
Buffalo on September 11 reports hog receipts totaling 2,500 with mediums and heavies at 6.65 to 6.70, Yorkers and mixed hogs at 6.75 to 6.80, and pigs at 6.50 to 6.55. Sheep are dull and cattle steady in early trading.
Pittsburg stock market notes light cattle receipts with a steady market. Hog receipts include six double decks with prices from 6.60 to 6.70 for heavy, 6.90 for mediums, 6.90 to 6.95 for heavy Yorkers, 6.80 to 6.85 for light Yorkers, and 6.70 to 6.80 for pigs. Sheep at 6.00 or lower, spring lambs at 8.40 or lower.
Chicago cheese and poultry prices steady with small variations across grades. New York butter cheese and egg markets show firm prices on steady receipts and standard grades with regional differences in value.
Fort Wayne markets on Sarr Street show livestock and produce rates with dozens of items. Wheat at 68c per bushel corn 45 40c oats 29 29c rye 55c barley 40c apples 40 50c. Butter 18 20c per pound eggs 20c. Live ducks 25 35c, geese 9c per lb, turkeys 16c per lb. Potatoes 40 45c per bushel cabbage 0c per dozen. Multiple quotes from Bush Co. Mayflower Mills Tresselt & Sons and other merchants list varied prices for wheat, cornmeal, bran, oats, rye flour and more reflected in the local trade notes.
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