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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
5
A damaged, fragmented report describes a serious case ending in death during a confrontation. The account mentions a Black person accused, deputies, a platform, a cottage scene, and an ambivalent sequence before authorities pronounce death by strangulation or related injuries.
Brookside Gattle wins top prizes at the Liternational Livestock Exposition in Gingano. Nearly 85,000 visitors attended. Galloways sold up to 4000 dollars. top price 4000 for Mull, exhibited by N. P. Clark and sold to G. N. Moody. York shires brought 1601. one boat sold for 700. Brookside wins include Scottish Princess cow, Scottish Standard bulls, and other class victors. Short horns brought 4760 total. cows sold for 34675 and seventeen bulls for 10085. Highest priced cow Missie 152, imported from Aberdeenshire. highest priced bull Gold Man sold for 1200. Iowa Agriculture College won first in collegiate stock judging contest with Illinois and Wisconsin second and third. percentages to be announced tomorrow.
Savannah December 6 Mrs Catherine O Keefe of Ulis city received to play as Tester from Joseph Michaels of Yap Caroline Islands advising Ret of the probable logy at Sea of her husband Captain David O Keefe and the fact that he had left property worth 1000000 Michaels has applied to the American consul at Hong Kong to protect O Keefe s property Mrs O Keefe has engaged a law run here to look out for her interests David O Keefe was known in the oriental trade as King O Keefe of Yap island he built up a profitable trade to Hong Kong and ships that traded between Caroline and Chinese ports Last June he went to Hong Kong with copra and other native products from which point he sent his Wife in this city a check for 1500 After leaving Hong Kong his vessel disappeared and is supposed to have been lost in a storm King O Keefe was 56 years of age and a native of this city
Anderson Ind Dec 6 James W Stansberry a prominent lawyer and banker died at his home after a long illness He was a presidential elector in 1864 and served in the Indiana legislature in 1870 A heavy stockholder in National Exchange Bank He left a widow and four children The report notes a late evening discovery in a dying condition at the fair grounds with no money found on him and hints at possible robbery with drugged whisky involved
Ind Dec 6. William Sheets, a well known horseman, was found dead under unclear circumstances in Crawfordsville, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Neighbors report unusual noises near his stables, and officials are awaiting autopsy results to determine cause of death. The case has drawn attention from horse racing circles and residents alike.
Miss Bessie Blair daughter of Hon A G Blair minister of railways and canals and Mr H A Harper assistant editor of the Labor Gazette were drowned in the Ottawa River during a private skating party. They broke through ice about two points from the others as the river ran swift. Mr Creelman a bank clerk was rescued unconscious after breaking through while trying to aid Harper and Miss Blair.
In Garnstable Massachusetts Jane Toppan of Lowell stood in superior court as a grand jury indicted her for murdering three patients she cared for by administering morphine and atropine or unknown poisons. She pleaded not guilty and awaits trial as counsel for her defense is considered.
An Episcopal Missionary Conference report from Rocinstar New York outlines views on race and education. Bishop Khuock Nol sop and Rev Charles He. Back discuss equal status, while Nelson argues no capable negro in the South is idle. They warn readers not to trust sensational newspaper reports of outrages as exaggerations or fabrications.
Indianapolis December 1 Chairman Parks M Martin of the Democratic State Central Committee says Democrats should be in a better position next year. He believes the silver issue is settled and gold standard largely established. He plans to retire from active politics after January 8 reorganization, noting he has chaired campaigns three times and will not seek district chair. He also notes only about four current committee members may remain.
Sibl Sanderson not in Indianapolis despite reports of throat operation. Gra opera company representative at the English hotel denies the rumor and confirms Sanderson will sing Juliet next Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis while the troupe proceeds eastward. A telegram from Okden, Wa signed by Maurice Gran states Sanderson will perform in Prisco with Festetilar company, with Sings in Kansas City Monday.
A reform platform from the Port Wayne faction pledges to boost public works and private enterprise, endorsing road extensions and street improvements. It calls for rapid adoption and enforcement of policies to expand city streets, utilities, and business districts while praising local progress and promising prosperity for all.
From Montgomery Alabama December 6 Sheriff Bradshaw of Covington County reports to Governor Terrell that Opp threatens jail violence and a mob. The governor orders Greenville’s military company to Andalusia by special train to protect 25 Black detainees and prevent a massacre as 60 miles separate the towns.
At the Scranton convention of the American Federation of Labor delegates debated immigration, denounced Wu Ting Fang, and backed Roosevelt on Chinese exclusion. Resolutions urged independent political action by workers to overthrow capitalism, and credentials contests were reviewed with most settled.
The World prints from Washington a report stating Admiral Dewey denies claims that the Schley court of inquiry reached a verdict finding Schley guilty on five counts. The item notes publication in Saturday morning editions and references yesterday’s reports.
The Presbyterian Revision Committee in Washington discussed the divine purpose as part of the doctrinal statement. There was substantial disagreement on phrasing though views on the concept remained aligned. The first part of the brief creed has not yet been approved.
Kiss Metal Extracting company stockholders met Thursday evening and arranged occupancy of Kerr Murray works. The lat ter will build machinery for Kiss. The old Wilding office at Kerr Murray is leased and to be used by January. An assay office and test plant will be set up at Murray works as Kiss reports success with its gold extracting machine and moves to market.
Hlossie De Gretonne two year old daughter of H V De La Bretonne and Mary Jarnest aged 17 sister in law to 11 De La Bretonne were buried alive in a fire that destroyed the collage of Mr De La Bretonne at Baon Des Allemandres. Mr De La Bretonne and his wife escaped but Miss Ernest and the child died from smoke and burns.
A local electric franchise was granted for two trolley routes extending from the city north to Manchester and toward Kosciusko county, with another line planned from Welvisth to Grant County. The Metat Tonsth company is to begin work and complete the road by December 25.
In Washington Speaker Henderson outlined party lines on ways and means Tuesday. Republicans, led by Payne, Dalzell, Hopkins, Grosvenor and Tawney, gain one extra seat on the influential committees as Ward and others shift. Babcock resists, while the dairy fight grows, and predictions point to committee allocations before holiday recess.
A Canadian Pacific freight train on a steep curve near the Wiater river slid after a rock slide fifty yards ahead. The heavy train behind toppled the engine as it rolled 300 feet down the slope. Engineer Randall and Fireman Poirit were crushed to death. Three cars wrecked and plunged over the bank.
A plan to unite U S furniture manufacturers to regulate prices and control supply was discussed at a meeting of the Middle States Furniture Association in York. Thirty five large firms from New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey attended. Chicago is suggested as headquarters and a majority approve the plan to be ratified before adjournment.
In the international billiards championship at York, Schaetter Slosson leads after two days of play. Barniel defeats Howileon 400 to 824, then Schaef fer over Sutton in a tense match. Lois Barutel defeats Leonard Hals on 400 to 24 in a long, uneven game. Ulisses and others mix rough play with errors, as the event progresses amid nervous, edged performance. Also noted is the birth of a fourteen-pound boy to Dr and Mrs Fair.
Opal, the young daughter of farmer George Franklin, died after suspected abuse. The Cheney woman, a housekeeper, faced rumors of foul play as the body was exhumed for a postmortem revealing skull wounds and bruises. She was arrested and jailed as the coroner investigates ruling out accidental death.
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