The Weekly Sentinel Editor Hackett Holds Post
The Weekly Sentinel credits E A K Hackett as editor and proprietor. The note confirms leadership of the newspaper and ownership.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel credits E A K Hackett as editor and proprietor. The note confirms leadership of the newspaper and ownership.
The text argues for William Randolph Hearst as independent governor candidate, praising his public service against graft, his independence from bosses, and potential cross party support amid New York party splits. It also notes Roosevelt’s Cuba letter urging peace and possible U S intervention and annexation prospects.
Rear Admiral Evans says Atlantic fleet will avoid Portland harbor over navy personnel mistreatment. Secretary Bonaparte backs a law compelling respect for the uniform. Reports cite similar bias in Tacoma Newport and Norfolk amid broader commentary on czarist Russia and anti Jewish repression.
The Allen County Republicans fail to draft a candidate for the circuit bench, implying incumbent Judge Edward O’Rourke’s sixth term is highly satisfactory to the electorate and virtually unchallenged.
The Cuba situation remains unresolved as reports persist over multiple days about unfolding events and potential developments ahead of anticipated changes.
In St Louis Bryan conveyed a clearer stance on the railway issue than his Madison Square Garden speech. He warned that a failure of government supervision could lead to federal control, a contingency rather than an advocacy, with the next few years expected to reveal whether federal ownership might arise.
In Elk County Kansas both Republican and Democratic candidates signed an agreement, with county committee consent, pledging not to give money cigars or intoxicants to any voter during the upcoming campaign. The document cites a desire for purity in politics and a clean ballot box and was endorsed by county chairmen.
The Fort Wayne fair drew its largest crowds and best season last year without gambling privileges. Most attendees were law abiding and not in favor of vice, and managers err if they think selling privileges will improve the exhibition.
The piece notes investigations into the declared Republican state office winners, questions why so many votes shifted away from Republicans, and claims Samuel Gompers blames whisky and money for Congressman Littlefield’s election. It mentions Maine’s results, Governor Kentish, President Palma’s dictatorial powers, and Fort Wayne mayors’ political turmoil.
Mr. Bryan returns to confront Secretary Shaw and tells Southrows that his speeches do not earn a hearing in Iowa. Standpartism is banned in Iowa, forcing the treasury chief to seek an outside endorsement for his presidential boom, with no success so far.
Republicans in the First Ohio district renominate Congressman Longworth. The campaign centers on the issue “stand by the president” with strong support for Roosevelt. Taft and Joe Cannon are deemed unnecessary to clarify the situation in this district.
The text depicts Attorney John Morris in a contested nomination race for circuit judgeship, described amid allegations of manipulation by Republican managers. It notes Mr. Bryan’s stance on government ownership of railways as personal opinion, not a Democratic platform pronouncement, and suggests Democratic support could pivot without Bryan.
An Italian patron attacked a waiter at a Milwaukee restaurant after a steak was ordered but pork chops were served. The incident highlights tensions over meal substitutions and dining expectations in a city dining scene.
President Gompers of the AFL blasts ongoing labor fight in Congress in Representative Littlefield’s district. He warns no humor remains in the campaign unless Uncle Joe Cannon is taught a new jig.
Months ago, efforts were made to force the French Lick and West Baden out of business via blackmail and dynamite. The governor is involved.
The mayor's rapid, earnest campaign to clear the Kennedy place district unsettles allies and unsettles city watchers who fear possible fallout.
Twenty true bills were voted against Stensland the Chicago bank wrecker. The move signals a strong, punitive stance toward a man distinguished for his bank robbery activities.
Clear victory for prohibition as the state votes on resubmitting the prohibitory law. The long duel over the measure ends with prohibition prevailing despite extended debate and partisan positions.
Congressman Littlefield credits labor unions as the force that carried him through while facing a three candidate race for a large stake and gate money. The text hints at General Trepoff’s death possibly by heart failure, suggesting intense strain and cold-blooded endurance in politics.
Fragmentary remarks portray skepticism toward a Cuban truce and mock wartime rhetoric. References to Taft Bryan Sullivan and a Fort Wayne fair hint at political and media themes. The garbled text mentions Cuba Libre and Pluribus Unum with uncertain allegations about propaganda.
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