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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
4
Britain's Embarrassment Over Pacific Race Strife And Trade
The article discusses Britain's stunned reaction to anti Japanese riots in San Francisco and expands to Canadian British Columbia. It notes labor union pressure, Japanese immigration conflicts, and the shaky Britain Japan alliance. It warns of potential diplomatic friction between Japan and Great Britain amid trade shifts and open door politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Japan
Great Britain
Roosevelt
United States
California
British Columbia
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Washington
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Foreign Office
London
Portsmouth
Germany
France
England
Chanler for President Faces Skepticism Beyond New York
The piece critiques Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler as a Democratic presidential contender, noting he is largely unknown outside New York and backed by eastern business interests. It argues the party would not nominate him next year, given his weak national profile and the need to win southern and western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
New York
William’ Randolph Hearst
Stuyvesant
Hearst
Mr. Chanler
Chanler
Bryan
Prairies
East
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
New York State
Empire State
South
West
Big Bill
Devery
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Missouri
Colorado
Alleghanies
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Britain vows to resist worse terms as unfavored nation
A UK spokesman states Britain will not accept terms worse than the unfavored nation status, signaling firmness in negotiations and warning against concessions that would worsen trade and security positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Indiana High School Fraternities Outlawed by Law
A legal ban on secret societies in Indiana public schools aims to curb Greek letter fraternities. Officials report defiance and urge stricter enforcement to end the perceived nuisance and impact on student life and studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lfe
State Board of Educaion
Pupiis
Public schools face threat from secret fraternities
Educators warn that college style secret fraternities in public schools disrupt work and discipline. They say such fraternities create social divisions between so called frats and barbs, fostering snobbishness and undermining democracy. Strong legal action is urged to abolish the practice.
Mayor Revokes Indianapolis Saloon License Amid Complaints
Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis cancels a nuisance saloon license after neighborhood complaints and lack of prior protest. The case involved leasing to a brewing firm and the proprietor’s other establishments. The mayor vows city action to push breweries toward reform and public-spirited enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Hanly
Commissioners’ Board
Vermont Train Collision Lessons on Judgment and Safety
An account of two Vermont trains racing to a siding ends in a catastrophic crash. Surviving passengers gathered twenty five dead and roughly as many injured from splintered coaches. The conductor misread an order by four minutes, risking the siding and causing the tragedy. The piece urges stricter railroad safety to reduce human error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Muncie Mayor Enforces Liquor Licenses Revoked
Within a week four saloon licenses were revoked in Muncie under Mayor Guthrie. The keeper of the citys finest copper cooling resort pleaded guilty to selling liquor on Sunday. Other saloonkeepers face similar enforcement as reform marches forward in the Iow e and Muncie actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Guthrie
Iowe
Resolute adherence to duty amid legal reform debate
The passage contrasts cautious appeasement with firm enforcement of laws. It portrays a steadfast official who accepts his duties without excuses, illustrating the line between delaying against evil and meeting a condition with resolve.
Democrats of the West Reject a North-South Presidential Move
The piece argues the western Democrats will refuse to back a national campaign for a candidate tailored to eastern business interests. It praises Judge Parker but warns against repeating the St. Louis misstep. It says neither Bryan nor Lewis Stuv es ant Chanler will lead the logical development of a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
St. Louis
Judge Parker
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Lewis Stuvesant Chanler
New York
Watson Likely GOP Governor Nominee Amid Expected Announcement
Congressman James E. Watson is seen as a strong but not assured rival for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Though not formally announced, a run is anticipated soon after months of candidacy speculation and district pressure from supporters and opponents preparing for a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Sixth
Washington
Watson
Indiana Emerges as Major Onion State in New Report
A new statistical report shows Indiana rising among the great onion growing states with Noble county leading production and Allen county near the bottom. Last year Noble county harvested over a half million bushels, this year about 300,000 bushels, while Allen county yielded just over 7,600 bushels last year and about 16,000 this year. The piece notes much in Allen county is well suited to onion cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indiana
Noble County
Allen County
Uncertain Politico Currents Stir Taft Era Fallout
The piece notes whispered shifts in renomination plans as Washington report suggests intense pressure from financial interests and enemies of the president may push him to defend his character and policies. It hints Taft's possible distraction or involvement in looming political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Theodore
Washington
Amalek
Taft
Coal supply spat delays fleet fuel to the Pacific
American coal companies say they cannot furnish fuel for the big naval fleet heading to the Pacific. The Navy Department remains undismayed and claims it can obtain coal in England cheaper than in the United States. The piece suggests considering government purchases abroad to push for fair prices at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Navy Department
England
America
United States
Saloonkeepers Question Mayor’s Orders and Compliance
The text debates why some saloonkeepers violate the mayor’s orders and go about “doing 50” without police interference while others comply under compulsion. It notes a puzzling split beyond natural lawfulness, exploring motives and safety in enforcement.
Springfield woman plans temperance drive for profits
A Springfield woman known for vigor and radical temperance views proposes to organize a broad temperance effort aimed at profitable outcomes. The plan centers on mobilizing community support and leveraging local networks to advance prohibitionist goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wives of Drunkards and Domestic Reform Movement
A discussion notes women judging their own eligibility for membership in a reform group. The text argues that husbands will be disqualified by their wives reforming themselves, presenting a national scope potential for the movement.
Hammond man seeks to give away unborn child over income
A Hammond man earning 100 dollars a month pleads he cannot raise a family and tries to give away his unborn child. Neighbors especially women express indignation and urge action, while noting many good men are raised on less income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Navy awards Standard Oil oil contract at record low price
The Navy Department awarded Standard Oil a contract to supply nearly a million gallons of machine oils for Navy use. Prices in Standard’s bid were the lowest on record, and the article notes that the firm is not seeking to evade a thirty million dollar government fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Standard Oil Company
Navy
Standard
Ottawa to Handle Immigration Question for Orientals
Hindus and other orientals in Vancouver will be shipped to Ottawa for direct government handling of immigration. The anti Asiatic league believes limited local action is less likely to yield good results, and some opposition agrees with this view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Ottawa
Dominion
anti-Asiatic League
Rich Rogers May Face Court Despite Wealth Gap
The piece notes Wall Street jitters caused by Rich Rogers facing a summons to court while wealth gaps of around a hundred million do not deter legal action. It compares past times when such a discrepancy might have mattered more and traces rising tolerance for high-stakes disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Ritch Rogers
Fan strikes umpire with bottle at St. Louis game
A St. Louis baseball fan assaulted an umpire by striking him with a pop bottle after a disputed call. The blow fractured the official's skull, leaving him near death. The incident highlights volatile crowd behavior and raises questions about stadium security and conduct rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East foes seek to thwart Roosevelt in political clash
The east tries to undermine Roosevelt and hinder his policies while fearing Bryan’s shadow. In the west, where both Bryan and Roosevelt are strong, leaders may unite to address the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Roosevelt
Bryan
West
Grand jury to probe Woodburn murder of Marshal Cray
Allen county grand jury is expected this week to start an investigation into the killing of Marshal Columbus Cray in Woodburn many months ago. The article notes the haste is warranted by the atrocity of the crime and unlikely to be deemed unseemly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Grand Jury
Marshal Columbus Cray
Woodburn
Illinois board denies clemency for bank robber Stensland
The Illinois board of pardons refused clemency for Paul O. Stensland, blamed for the Milwaukee Avenue bank crash in Chicago that wiped out the savings of many depositors. His appeal for mercy is rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Justice
Illinois Board of Pardons
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Chicago
Stensland
Mercy
Johnson Named Obstacle in Foraker’s Job Contention
The passage singles out Tom L. Johnson as the principal barrier between a hinted troublemaker and the achievement of a prestigious post, labeling him the key figure opposing another candidate's rise. The text centers on political rivalry and succession tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom L. Johnson
Senator Foraker
Col Watterson Questions Parker Presidential Viability
Col Henri Watterson says Judge Parker is as much a presidential candidate as ever he was. He questions whether the colonel sees something others miss or is merely joking in a sarcastic remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Watterson
Judge Parker
Chanler Boomers Rebut Claim On Democratic Program of Disaster
The phrase democratic program of disaster is explained as not an allusion to the 3 year old Democratic Party setback. The remark emphasizes the distinction between the referenced program and past party misfortune.
Milk Question: Geller Urges Qualified Milk Inspector
W F Geller writes to The Sentinel arguing for a milk ordinance focus on purity and quality. He says the milk inspector should be an experienced, prudent man and that dairymen would not object to his appointment. he notes the city’s sampling and testing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Geller
the Sentinel
Wellman Airship Expedition Abandons North Pole Try
Walter Wellman, head of the Wellman Chicago Record-Herald expedition, reached Tromsoe aboard the Frithjof from Spitzbergen and said the effort to reach the north pole was abandoned for this year after the airship America faced a storm and landed on a glacier. The balloon was recovered after two days and Wellman plans a new attempt in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondhjem
Norway
Walter Wellmar
Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
Tromsoe
Frithjof
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Walter Wellman’s Arctic Flight Start From Tromsoe
Walter Wellman and his party begin their expedition at Tromsoe Norway marking the launch of the Wellman Chicago Record-Herald project. The team aims to reach the North Pole using airship or balloon methods through challenging Arctic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromsoe
Norway
Walter Wellman
Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
Milk quality debate highlights dairy supply contrast
A Fort Wayne letter disputes city dailies on milk purity, praising local dairy quality and arguing against excessive regulation. It cites Chicago bottling, pasteurization claims, and family-run farms delivering fresh morning milk at six cents a quart, contrasting industrial processes with farm practices.
Wellman Cable Reports Successful Start of Expedition
Mrs. Walter Wellman, at her sister Mrs. George Clarke's home in Canton Ohio, received a cablegram stating the ship started and every thing saved with a success. She believes the message indicates high confidence in the expedition's outcome and that her husband is sure of ultimate success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Walter Wellman
George Clarke
Farmer Faces Higher Costs If Morning Milk Is Delayed
The farmer cannot wait for fresh morning milk as bottles must be cleaned and filled. He would need outside help to clean and fill bottles, raising labor costs and making it impossible to sell milk at 6 cents a quart.
Senior Indiana minister weds Portland woman in Richmond
Rev. William E. McCarthy a longtime North Indiana Methodist Episcopal minister now in Portland married Saturday at Richmond to Mrs. Isabel Williams of Portland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. A. Wade of Fort Wayne. The groom is well known across northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. McCarthy
North Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Portland
Richmond
Isabel Williams
C. A. Wade
Fort Wayne
Indiana
City to buy eight lighting towers for 150 each
The board of public works closed negotiations with Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction for eight lighting towers at 150 each. The purchase, to be submitted to the council, aims to boost the municipal lamp plant with new lamps. President Schwier and council members Welch Kinder Harrison and Johnson met the advisory committee on Monday to discuss the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Schwier
Welch, Kinder
One Walk Survived on West Washington Boulevard
The board of public works condemned stone flagging on West Washington Boulevard as sidewalks for not meeting specifications except for a recently laid sawed stone by George H. Loesch. A city inquiry probes claims that teamsters charge for street sweepings. The Home Telephone Co seeks to lease a strip along Lake Shore road for a pole yard. A report notes cement walks on South Calhoun Street from Grand to Piqua Road completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
West Washington Boulevard
George H. Loesch
Teamsters
Home Telephone Company
Lake Shore Road
Calhoun Street
Grand
Piqua Road
Union Men In Convention In Indianapolis
Delegates of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers meet in Indianapolis for their eleventh annual convention. President F M Ryan opened with his report and Secretary Treasurer J J McNamara announced cash on hand 18 115 with 6 869 in reserve. Membership stands at 11 575 and the international headquarters have moved from Cleveland to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
F. M. Ryan
J. J. McNamara
International
Cleveland
Women's Christian Temperance Union to discuss Pure Food Law
The Women s Christian Temperance Union will hold a parlor meeting Wednesday at 2 30 P M at Mrs W G Burns 135 East Suttenfield Street The program centers on the Pure Food law discussion by attendees and speaker lineup is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
W. G. Burns
East
Suttenfield Street
Officers chosen by Wabash Valley Mutual Benefit Association
The executive board of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction employees formed a new Mutual Benefit association and elected officers including President C. D. Emmons, Vice President H. E. Bitting of Lafayette, Secretary H. E. Vordermark, and Treasurer C. G. Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley Mutual Benefit Association
Mutual Benefit Association
Fort Wayne and
Wabash Valley Traction
C. D. Emmons
H. E. Bitting
Lafayette
H. E. Vordermark
Cc. G. Guild
Slippery rails cause wreck near Racine
Slippery rails on the Northwestern railway near Racine Wisconsin caused a collision between a freight train and a passenger train today. About fifteen passengers and trainmen were injured but none seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Northwestern Railway
Tday
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