Taft exonerates Dr. Wiley in major case ruling
President Taft clears Dr. Wiley of all discredit in the Wiley case after a congressional inquiry. He criticizes Dr. Bigelow and hints at broader reform in the Agriculture Department while signaling continued enforcement of protective laws against food and drug wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wiley
Government Bureau of Chemistry
Dr. Wiley
Dr. Busby
Remsen Board
Bigelow
Agricultural Department
Wickersham
Personnel Board
Ais
Taft faces cabinet shakeup over Wiley affair
The piece argues Taft will force cabinet resignations by December as Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary Wilson are blamed for the anti Wiley plot. It contends Taft exonerates Wiley while criticizing Wilson and Wickersham for their roles, urging vacancies to save face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wiley
Congress
Wickersham
Wilson
Theepartment of Agriculture
Dr. Wiley
House
Maine Dry Victory Confirmed Amid Close Tally
A contested vote in Maine leaves the outcome uncertain as officials count the ballots and may declare a near-tie result. The close contest suggests further recounts could alter the final decision on the saloon ban.
Arbitration for business disputes gains national attention
The article notes New York state law allows arbitration with a court entered judgment, effectively final. New York's chamber of commerce forms a fifty-name arbitrators list to aid business men. The movement attracts nationwide interest with Chicago considering a similar plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Thomias Z. Carter Dies. Former Montana Senator Leader
Thomias Z. Carter a former Montana senator and longtime congressman died in Washington Sunday. As chairman of the national Republican Committee during Benjamin Harrison’s second campaign, he steered party factions to renomination and aided Harrison's convention victory despite later defeat at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomias Z. Carter
Montana
Washington
Congress
National Republican Committee
Benjamin Harrison
Carter
Harrison
Middle West History Shaped by Early Migrants
Senator LaFollette credits Pennsylvania New York and Massachusetts migrants who moved to the Mississippi Valley forty or fifty years ago with forging the region’s progressive citizenship. The Kansas City Times notes the Declaration of Independence would be seen as radical on the Atlantic coast today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
LaFollette
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Kansas City
Uruguay Names First Woman Diplomat Clotilde Luisi
The State Department in Washington reports that Uruguay has appointed Miss Clotilde Luisi as a diplomat, the first woman known to hold such a post. Luisi has served as attache at the Uruguayan Legation in Brussels. An unnamed official commented on future US women diplomats, joking that one would lead to many, given women’s reputed skill at secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Maine
Friends of Temperance
Commonwealth
State Department
Washington
Uruguay
Clotilde Luisi
Legation
Brussels
Belgium
United States
August Trade Surges as U S Posts Record Exports
Commerce with foreign nations flourished in August with exports of 144,241,515 and imports of 125,827,112. The month set a new export record and yielded a balance of trade of 18,000,000 in favor of American merchants. For eight months ending August 31 the surplus reached 252,041,189 with exports totaling 1,259,759,109 and imports 1,007,717,920.
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United States
Igto
Apple Brandy Distillery Near York Sets Record Harvest
York County reports a bumper crop of eppiajack with 14 000 bushels of apples received at the William Foust distillery in Springfield township. Indications point to over four hundred barrels of apple brandy, breaking previous records after last season’s 3 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
William Foust
Springfield Township
Taft’s Michigan fair quip sparks prophesy doubts
President Taft smiled to a Michigan crowd and dismissively replied to a supporter predicting him as the next president. The incident fuels ongoing questions about administration direction while a Fort Wayne liquor license dispute awaits court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Michigan
Fort Wayne Fair Ground
Big Bazar Opens for St. Joseph's Hospital Benefit
The opening night at Princess rink drew crowds for the St. Joseph's hospital bazaar. Hon. James M. Barrett spoke on hospital improvements and charity, with Rev. John Oechtering and other dignitaries present as the Catholic sisters presided over wares made by their order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Rink
St. Joseph's Hospital
West Main Street
Biz Annausement Hall
W. P. Breen
William F. Breen
James M. Barrett
John Oechtering
Joseph Delaney
Robert W. T. DeWald
Jerry O'Connor
Frank Bougher
Clemaux
J. J. Dormer
Catholic Sisters of the Cty
Monroeville
Besancon
New Haven
Barner
St. Mary's
James M. Barratt
Sir. Barrett
Barrett
Numerous Birth Announcements Listed With Home Addresses
The record records many births to couples at various addresses. Children include sons and daughters born to Ramp Wiesfeldt Manuel Kroeck Walters Pape Wichern Todd Augsburger Doell Helsel Sarazen Tyler Kay lor Hoffman at residences on Burgess Force Fourth St Marys Ave St Johns Roy Hanna Howell and 1830 Howell with one line noting a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panara Ramp
Burgess Street
August Wiesfeldt
Force Street
Eugene Manuel
Fourth Street
Samuel Kroeck
St. Mary's Avenue
Frank Walters
Ray C. Pape
Smith Street
X-y
John Wichern
Gay Street
James Todd
Fletcher Avenue
Oscar Augspurger
Jane Street
William Doell
Summit Street
Raymond Helsel
Fry Street
Joseph Sarazen
Roy Street
Charles Tyler
Hanna Street
John Kaylor
Howell Street
Charles Hoffman
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Register
A list shows multiple couples approved for marriage licenses. Names include John W. Baker and Laura L. Baker. John E. Zeller and Bertha M. Scheele. William W. Rogers and Elvah M. Lowry. Chester L. Bechtel and Ethel Fosnaught. Oran J. Guenther and Marie P. Carver. Frank H. Pollock and Linnie Brey. Frank B. Lindemuth and Moltie Leonard. Ora A. Hoover and Bessa M. Mitchell. James B. Johnson and Faye E. Tucker. Fred W. Merz Jr. and Olive Valen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Baker
Laura L. Baker
John E. Zeller
Bertha M. Scheele
William W. Rogers
Elvah M. Lowry
Chester L. Bechtel
Ethel Fosnaught
Oran J. Guenther
Marie P. Carver
Frank H. Pollock
Linnie Brey
Frank B. Lindemuth
Carpenter
Moltie Leonard
Ora A. Hoover
Merchant
Bessa M. Mitchell
James B. Johnson
Farmer
Faye E. Tucker
Fred W. Merz, Jr
Olive Valen
Pocket picking at fair nets $300 loss for farmer
Police report a single pocket picking incident during the fair. Harrison Fosnaugh, a farmer north of the city, says he lost $300 in cash after leaving Driving park Friday afternoon. Police chief notes investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Fosnaugh
Chie
Ossian News Highlights Local Happenings Sept 19
Mrs. Sadie Foughty returns from Ohio. Erskin Somers serves as medic at Bloomington. W C T U meeting slated in Zanesville. Alvin Glass visits Ossian. Jacob Morgan and wife return from Michigan visit. Rev Marion Deam preaches and heads to Union Seminary. Foundations for Getty square buildings underway. Sargasso club meets today. Jennie Allen to speak on Americas animals. Peter Cartwright back from Bluffton. C A Carpenter to focus on Frankfort school. Denny Minehart attends Bluffton Commercial College.
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Ossian
Ind
Sadie Foughty
Bird Gorrell
Jefferson
Ohio
Erskin Somers
Bloomington
Zanesville
Alvin Glass
Chicago
Andrew Glass
Jacob Morgan
Michigan
Morgan
James Reed
Hart
Mich
Marion Deam
John Deam
New York
Union Seminary
Conrad Norwalt, Jr
Bluffton
Norwalt
IL Smith
Getty Square
Sargasso Club
Anna Rupright
Jennie Allen
America
Beaty
Limberlost
Peter Cartwright
Denny Minehart
Commercial College
Appointment of Administrator for Mary A. Collins Estate
Notice is given that James S B Harper has been appointed administrator of the estate of Mary A. Collins, late of Allen County, Indiana, deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Harper & Eggeman act as attorneys for the estate. Sept. 6-13-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonce
Mary A. Collins
Allen Counts
Ind
James
Harper
Harper & Eggeman, Atty
Appointment of Administratrix in Indiana Estate
Ida M. Schulenberg is named administratrix of Alfred L. Schulenberg's estate in Allen County Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. Attorneys McAdams & Hartzell announce the appointment dated Sept 20 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Schulenberg
Alien County
Indiana
Ida M. Schulenberg
McAdams & Hartzell
Attys
Nonresident Defendant Upheld in Indiana Divorce Case
Notice to William H. Fisher in the 1911 Indiana Allen County Superior Court April term. The court, by affidavit, finds Fisher a nonresident and declares action exists for divorce. He must appear October 28, 1911 to answer or demur. otherwise the proceeding will be heard in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Allen County
Essie P. Fisher
William H. Fisher
Wiliam JH. Fisher
WM. E. Cerin
Seal
Merk
Promissory Suit Against Non-Resident Conklin
In Allen County Indiana Ira E. Hall sues Edward Roy Conklin in the Superior Court on a $300 promissory note. The affidavit states Conklin is a non resident and must answer by October 31, 1911. Clerk E E Gerding notes appearance required. M H Lucke is attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Ira E. Hall
Edward Roy Conklin
Indiana
Gerding
M. H. Lucke
Notice to creditors of Frances Boley estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Frances Boley deceased must appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana September 8 1912 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Administrator Frank Boley Witness the Clerk September 15 1911 EMRICK EMRICK Attorneys for Estate Sept 20-27 Oct
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Eliza A. Templar
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Wayne Templar
WM. E. Gerding
Allen Circuit Court
Robt
B. Qreibelbiss
Frances Boley
Frank Boley
WM EK. Gerding
Emrick
John Dice
WM. N. Swayne
Gerding
Mien
Swayne & Swayne
Divorce Affects Wives and Marital Strains
Thursday notes in the superior court show Ora W. Croy accusing his wife of leaving home with their baby for months while returning to her mother. The couple married in May 1907 and Colerick is his attorney. Rosie E. Johnson won a divorce from Donie Johnson for extramarital attentions. Fred N. Marquardt seeks a divorce from Florence J. Marquardt accusing her of inviting men home, plus insults, drunkenness, and financial claims. Houk is his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora W. Croy
P. B. Colerick
Rosie E. Johnson
Donie Johnson
Fred N. Marquardt
Florence J. Marquardt
A. E. Houk
Damages Sought Over Bottling Plant Accident
Louis B Moss seeks 1000 damages for three lost fingers and another injury after a June 27 accident at the Brghoff Brewing association plant. T E Ellson fields the suit and seeks decree and alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Moss
eBrghoff Brewing Association
T. E. El-lson
Walker
Yaple
Mary E. Galloway
John W. Galloway
James A. Bingham
Hay and Grain Producers’ and Shippers’ Association
Woman testifies from stretcher in $1500 rail case
Mrs Harriet Reichert appeared in Superior court to testify in a suit against Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway for $1500. She says a Dixon Ohio station slip in 1907 caused knee injury that led to necrosis and knee amputation a year later. Jury selection consumed the day. Grand jury may be called to prep two other cases, including a murder on Hayden street. Divorce is granted in another Superior court matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Reichert
Superior Court
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Dixon, O
Albert E. Thomas
Edward O'Rourke
James Nolan
Hayden Street
Ralpho Maistrako
Melita Street
Leichty Granted Divorce from Joseph Leichty
Bond arrangements place Otto Horstmann close to release on a 1300 dollar bond signed by William J F Horstmann after surrendering to his bondsman. Miner Stahl admits guilt to Sheriff Reichelderfer and faces Circuit Court trial for chicken coop thefts near the Baatz and Moody farms. Attorney J B Harper named administrator of the late Benjamin F Harper estate with no will. John H Bass suit against Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction sent to DeWKalk Circuit Court for $10000 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Don
Fort Wayne
K. K. Edwin
Bertha Manion
John Manion
Monroe Township
Calvin H. Brown
Stone Road
Otto Horstmann
Albert E. Meiching
Robert Klaehn
Baatz
Moody Farms
J. B. Harper
Benjamin F. Harper
John H. Bass
Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction Company
Dewkalk
Greenwaldt denies withdrawal from mayor bribery cases
Lake county prosecutor Charles Greenwaldt said he did not withdraw from prosecuting the bribery cases against Mayor Knotts and five aldermen. He acknowledged being angered by Circuit Judge McMahon appointing W F Hodges as special prosecutor. He will remain on the case and fulfill his duty. It is reported a governor’s representative may arrive for an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Charles Greenwaldt
Lake County
Knotts
McMahon
W. F. Hodges
T. B. Dean
Wdav
Marshall
DODGE CITY CONGRESSMAN ED MOND MADISON DIES
Edmond H. Madison representative from Kansas Seventh district dies at breakfast in Dodge City. He had stomach trouble for a year but his health was not alarming. He died in the arms of his wife while breakfasting before a Taft tour stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kas
Edmond H. Madison
Kansas
Congress
Madison
Taft
Woman Breaks Silence in Terre Haute Shooting Case
Mrs. Lillian McCulloch, wife of a police sergeant, repudiates Dr. O R Spigler's claim she fired first after being shot a week earlier. She says she did not shoot at all and will tell her story when the time comes, offering no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
O. R. Spigler
Lillian McCulloch
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Ossian News
Underwood & Geake
Allen County Courts
Catherine Cutshall
Lewis J. Cutshall
Third Street
McAdams
Hartzell
Gary
Congressman Madison
Klaehn & Melching
West Main
Calhoun and Columbie Streets
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