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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

4

Terror in Terre Haute as Insane Man Is Shot Dead

Indianapolis dispatch reports Lewis Pierce, a stranger from Louisville, terrorized pedestrians on Terre Haute's Seventh Street wielding razors. He attacked Officers Pierce and Fedderson, who shot him dead after he slashed a policeman. The wounded officer is expected to recover. Pierce had been drinking. insanity linked to intoxication.

Terre Haute Indianapolis Ind Sentinel Lewis Pierce Woulsyive Randhmuck Seventh Street Pierce Fedderson Datroitney Pierce Oficer Pierce Vierce Moraue St. Louis

Highwaymen try robbery of pay section on Fenn ey Vanin road

June 21 Hammond Indiana reports highwaymen attempted to rob ten section men on the Fenn ey Vanin road near Whiting during pay time. One robber fatally injured, others captured. Injured man identified as Franly Miller of Chicago. captured suspects named Fred Meyer of Chicago Joseph Tivis of Cleveland Richard Turner of Cleveland.

Hammond Ind Fenney Vanin Whiting Charlés Mynes Mynes Raymond Wand Hampond Fred, Meyer Chicago Art Teseph Tivis Richard Turner Cleveland Franly Miller

Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Convention Opens in City

The thirty biennial convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Ohio and other states began in the city at 1 o clock. Aims include support for pastors teachers widows and orphans, central university and seminary in Columbus and rest homes, with delegates expected and a plan for annual offerings to the board.

Evangelical Luther Jot Synod Ohio Res. C Paul Mino Fearhers Woodsville Hickory N.C Wernie Richmond Tid Mats Nia DNL

Powers Placed On Witness Stand In Noted Suit

Alfred Lani testified today in a high profile case naming investors and brokers from Wall Street as connected to the Power suit. He claimed Henry Sternay and others sought to hide identities and discussed funds to aid Power, with W Bourke Cockran denying the testimony as false in every detail.

Yori Lamar Pita Pater Power New York Limb Messrs. Cochran W. Bourke Cockran

MR GOCKRAN DENIES ANY LINK TO CASE

A report from Washington dated August 21 quotes Mr Gockran at his home on Sand Point claiming he has no connection with a lingering case involving Mr Lamb and Ayer. He challenges papers suggesting he is involved in a Northern Bacine merger and asserts his innocence.

MR. Gockran Case Washington sHourke Sande Point Lamb Noctern Bacine

Twin children dead in Mishawaka church tragedy

In Mishawaka Indiana two young children died last night after a fire swept their home hours after a funeral service for the pair. The two children will be laid in caskets side by side at Saint Joseph's Catholic church. A sibling remains ill and the mother is said to be overwhelmed by grief.

Mishawaka Ind Didler

Carrie Nation Sells Hatchets at Temperance Stop

Carrie Nation visited Grand Rapids to Lima, Ohio, preaching temperance and peddling souvenir hatchets. She clashed with Agent Clarence Smith and Patrolman Heller at the station, seizing cigars, railing at smokers, and drawing a small crowd of boys who puffed at her while she sold about seventy five hatchets at 25 cents each.

Carrie Nation Grand Rapides Shekels Lima Clarence Smith Pennsylvania Railroid Ier Babes Smith Heller Mrs. Nation Tana Nation

Inquest Hears Bartholin Death Suspected Murder

Angeie Koroner presides second inquest into the death of Mrs. Anne Bartholin. A verdict recommends arrest of her son William Bartholin as murder principal and holding Oscar Phomyson and Ko ward Counselman as accessories. Death reported July 7 by strangulation amid neighbors fearful of Bartholin. Mrs Brown testified Bartholin called her son a beast and the Mitchell family would regret this.

Angeie Koroner Anne Bartholin William Bartholin Oscar Phomyson Koward Counselman Wnder Atrest Mitcie Mitchell Phe Jy Brown Hartholin

Nine Hour Day Inaugurated By North American Union

In Beltport Connecticut a conference of motel polishers and allied trade unions approved resolutions on four year terms for future foundry presidencies and a proposal to cap apprentices at eighty journeymen. The movement seeks a universal step toward a nine hour work day within six months.

Wniversa Alx Monte

Mrs Fair's Will Publicized in San Francisco

The Call reports Mrs May Fair's will detailing cash, real estate, railroad and government bonds valued around 500600. She leaves sums to her mother Hannah Nelson and many siblings each receiving 10000, with the remainder to her husband to avoid potential litigation.

San Francisco Wulon County N. J Mair Joshua Leonard Caldwell Fair Sarah Lotter Orange County New Jersey

Hill Pondered Boer Victory in North Carolina Speech

Governor David B. Hill spoke to about 8,000 at Oak Orchard in Albion to farmers, praising Boer farmers for courage and independence in sowing crops and invoking world admiration for their efforts. He urged adherence to shared political beliefs and rallied support.

Albion N. C Formier David B. Hill Orleans County Plenie

President Schwab sails for Europe on urgent vacation

New York Aug 21 Olas Om Schwab president of the United States Stew corporation sailed for Europe aboard the steamship Tae Lurraing. He appeared in good health except for a cut lip and said the trip was a personal vacation not connected to business. He added he has not resigned and could not say where he would go or what he would do, noting the hurried plans were to avoid winter delays.

New York Olas OM. Schwab United States Stew Corporation Europe WU Hewll

Successor Not Yet Selected For French Embassy

Paris reports no animosity over the selection of the French ambassador to the United States. A minor item notes M. Dusserand, French minister at Copenhagen, may succeed Cambon. The regular fall term at the college catalog will begin Tuesday with enrollment and a handsome catalog for those interested.

Paris Fules Cambon United States M. Dusserand Jinister Copenhagen Cambon Ste Oeager Sehgal

Water cure cited in Captain Ryan court martial item

War department received papers in the case of Captain James AL Ryan Wirkeenth cavalry tried by general court martial on charges related to administering the water cure in the Philippines. Ryan did not deny administering it but said it was necessary to accomplish results. the outcome reported as acquittal.

Wasdingtor Aarmosh James AL Ryan Wirkeenth Cavalry Philippines War Department Ryan Lali

Nord's Departure Threatens Disbanding of North Side Turnverein

Milwaukee August 2 news reports Robert Nord director of the North Side Turnverein has accepted two positions in Ware Wayne and another public school post. His departure endangers the society which would lose its leased quarters and cohesion after nearly forty years.

Journal-Gazette Milawaukee Wis Robert Nord North Side Tuenverein Ware Wayne Verein Norh Fort Wayne Tornera

Police Officer Fights Boy in Front of House

August 21 a Marton officer Superintendent Addington shot at Bert Middleton eighteen after Middleton barred the door with tin snips. Middleton lunged and was struck, Addington fired into the air and twice more, the last bullet hitting Middleton in the chest. Middleton was taken to hospital with injuries considered serious but not fatal.

Marion, Lad Addington Marton Polices Department Bert Midleton Middleton Adington Addison Anther Tim

Automobiles and Incorporation Notices in Isotapolis

The article lists plans to operate an automobile line by Isotanapolis Anis Pie Ant Harittish Motor Company, with capital stock noted at $5,000. It mentions cities Garratt, Await and Waterton and a formal incorporation process with a secretary, while referencing a meeting timetable and lack of completed railroad meetings. Also references Geonsville capital details and a family travel note about Mrs 11 Zolhinger preparing to visit South Renn.

Isotanapolis Anis Pie Antharittish Motor Companys Pnses Autounahihey Dad Branslon Garratt Await Waterton Keath Wanurty Poerate Farid Lle Cirnival Company Geonsville

Electric railway plan to Winona outlined with upgrades

Warsaw ink reports a push to build an electric railway linking Warsaw and Winona. Plans include lagoons and channels, new waterways near Indian Mound, a hundred wind turbines, an electric power plant, a rail line, and a $50 000 Mount Memorial building for agricultural outreach. Also noted are new college directors and a September 16 opening for a trade school.

Chicago Hil Jodian Mound Tinawinca Warsaw Winona Mount Memorial Julter Institution James R. Carnahan Indianapolis Richard & Holmes Pittsbirg New College Trade School Boss

Chairman OBrien Urges Vigilant Campaign Work

Chairman W H OBrien of the state organization addressed Aten county candidates and the county central committee urging vigilant work from now until polls close. He hopes for a larger majority than 3,000 and says headquarters will open early next week in the Saengerbund building with steady campaign activity.

W.ho O'Brien Deliborate State Organization Aten County Couity Central O' Sodl Lehever Fleming Ram Gibraltar O'Brien Congry Central Saengerbnnd William Hentine Fifth Ward Walter Mitchell Wee

Officers installed at Methodist conference in Indianapolis

The Indiana Methodist Protestant Conference opened with devotional exercise led by Rev H Yo Siu in Indianapolis. New officers were elected, including President W W Lineberry and Secretary T T Leihart, with a credentials dispute over Telegale Dungai briefly unsettled before seating. The mission of the Preachers Aid Society and veteran ministers Isaac Duckworth and HL Flood highlighted the event.

Indianapolis Msusesj Indiana Towlay J. My Tungan Hanapolis H. Yo Siu W. W. Lineberry Plymouth T. Tt. Leihart Stapey t_ W. Bind Thir Hac Lineberry Wrele AE Tharelock Anny Preachers’ Aid Society FM. Hasany Fradiferk Isaac Duckworth Johnsumunty HL. Flood Sthigaville Ono Ohio Plead Horsebark Tonia Bam Seyptia

Newssealers Form Cooperative Company in New York

Newssealers at a Brooklyn convention unanimously adopt a resolution to form a cooperative company. The plan aims to establish a main base in New York and coordinate healing efforts across the network.

Rmifiang Psomnr Tna Mio hspeiNtia Brooklyn New York

Trout atterttr Mary news dealers susking to promote plan

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mary news dealers seeking to promote a plan involving stock shares. The text mentions one share of stock to be sold to any dealer and each share disposed of with a stated amount, but many words are garbled and unclear.

Susking

Town Marshall Fined and Arrests Reported in Unclear Text

Fragmented report notes fines of a town marshal and several arrests, with garbled names and actions. Mentions Ups Tad Lawn anstrshay, a university context, court interactions, and papers for wrest. Details are illegible, but reference to fines, service, and property actions appear amid the corrupted OCR.

Bofour Janashum Nhoke Punarom Vpland Opi Plaids Legos Wrest Abehal Mickerson Cour Nickerson Enange Verve Justice Harp Cork Wetmore Bey

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