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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1902

Page

9

Christmas Crime in Ridgewood: A Burglary Twist

In Ridgewood the colonel and family faced four robberies at the Burne estate. A private secretary, William Winter, confessed wireless misdeeds and returned the stolen silver toys and wine after hiding them for Christmas. A Christmas Eve sting revealed the thief was Winter, who aided by a household cast of relatives, including Winters wife and mother in law.

Martinac Metropolitan Secret Service Colonel Burne Idgewood Pigie Winter Wes Ware Evernight Gas Campansy Camilier Geld Touny Wirter Tls Ridgewoul Lille William Winter Payne Winer Im Wintes Will Elsa Youngels Bocusee Mor Payne Residence Chrisifian Netedlya Allinneapolis Tribune

Vanderbilt in steady condition after noon report

New York February 18 doctors in attendance say Cornelius Segebbll Madhed and the condition of Mr Vanderbilt is not worse than midday. The hospital statement notes Vanderbilt is standing the complication as well as can be reasonably expected. A late note mentions 7:30 pm dinner plans and ongoing care.

New- York, Tec Cornelius Segebbll Jeninet Vanderbilt Ian

State Dinner Banquet at the White House Guests Present

Ex Roosevelt hosted a formal dinner at the White House, first since remodeling. Notables included Col and Mrs Wen FL Nelson among guests. table in the expanded State dining room with red and white rose decorations. Many senators and representatives attended along with cabinet members and officials.

Washington Deventer Roosevelt White House State Hay the Treasury Shaw Nys. Knox the Navy Ceridyon Bingham Ain Cowles Senate House Henderson Alison Hole Aldrich Proctor Foraker Biss Cockrell O. Platt Beveridge Quay Morgan TG. Matt Wailbanks Kean Alger Representative Cannon Paynd Dalzell Hopkins Joh Willams Bixer Lynnae J. Gage Charles Amory Swit Baward

Dr Gulm yer indicted in Goshen gossip case

Dr HY Rehoye a young dentist from Goshen Ind indicted by grand jury for assault and battery with intent to kill, alleged to have struck Miss Luli Barney during a bungalow party. Miss Dargey is an invalid confined to bed. Eulinger is also jailed on heavy bail. Defense expected to cite smoking lemongrass evidence.

Goshen Ind HY Rehoye Luli Barney Cha Grand Juey Thi Miya Barney Dargey Fala Eulinger Smokoul Lemuonmay Jmsaniy

Prison labor committee seeks compromise on contracts

ASSISTING THE GOVERNOR, in Indianapolis, reports a committee appointed to advise the legislature on the prison labor issue. They weigh opposing views on competitive Chinese made goods and prisoner employment to preserve wealth and surety. Contracts expire in 10H. plans to not renew and carry over the state contract system are discussed. Edgar Perkins of the state federation of labor notes consensus to end the current prison contract system with no substitute agreed yet.

Indianapolis Ind Edgar Perkins State Federation of Labor Ile

Interior Makeover At Harriman Mansion At Summer Gala

A list of guests includes Harriman and Stuyves, Frick, Nelson, Foulkes, Hitchcock, and others as extensive changes sweep the mansion interior. The east room features white lacquered woodwork with Corinthian pilasters, yellow drapery, crystal chandeliers of 7,000 pieces, and new marble mantels. The staircase is removed to create a large open vestibule, with new mirrors reaching the ceiling and a white lower exterior, while rooms beyond retain color accents in red blue and green.

A. Harriman Stuyves Ant Fish Henry C. Frick Wm. R. Nelson W. Balen Young Ghorles Kim Wm. D. Foulkes Hitchcock Jean East Toom Raul

Damage suit returns to Justice Skelton

The suit brought to recover $70 from the Fall Fas rival association for damages in the baseball park will be heard by Justice Skelton.

Brusadete Mane Net Rival Association

King Vietors Espmanuel Receives Audience On Venezuelan Issue

Rome reports King Vietors Espmanuel granted an audience to Commander Benovoliss of the Sicilian cruiser Agothat, ordered to proceed to Venezuela. The king aims for a speedy, uncomplicated outcome with other powers. The British branch of the International Union condemns Britain’s Venezuela war, urges US protest, and seeks arbitration via The Hague. Paris notes authorities suspect Mrs Milen Gore’s death was intentional and pursue M De Ryduewski in the case.

Rome Vietors Espmanuel Benovoliss Veneguela Caribbean Fexsic International Uplon Great Britain Venezuela United States Jane Ilawne Hay Paris Milen Gore M. de Ryduewski

Nagle Sentenced to Death in Sandusky Robbery Murder

Philip Nagel was found guilty of first degree murder with a recommendation against mercy for robbing and killing a man in Sandusky Ohio. The sentence calls for execution by electric chair and cites the victim’s 33rd birthday event as a factor. Nagel and Wade were involved in a related home robbery at Paterson’s.

Evper Sandusky Ohio Philip Nagel Flernmon Meri Fe Kiting Willits Wade Sad Nis Une Auiaon Faery Hatin Nagel Wade

Judge Anderson Sworn In as New U S District Judge in Indiana

In INbiaNaPOLIa the United States district court announces Judge Anderson succeeds Judge John H. Baker. The ceremony included oaths pledging faithful performance and defense of the Constitution. Until sworn in, proceedings remained limited as Baker’s docket had been largely cleared.

Inbianapolia Alert Gurnes Anderson United States John H. Baker Gevers Gettend Guime Crawfordevie Cumbert Briana Tha Anderson Baker Anderson Wil Pot Tudge Baker Francis E. Baker I Grubeourt Hdgar Lee Burnett Burnett Ibves Mhi AL Chalm T. B. Mowerd Lok Hollabaugh Logansport Labile Charles A Lewin Goshen Hugh Lyn Hammond

Work on Tunnel Under New York City to Start Soon

Philadelphia reports work on the Pennsylvania mile long tunnel under New York City to be freed within thirty days and under way by winter. A. Z. Cassatt, John P. Keen, Sarael Keen, and Vice-President Rea direct the project with five engineers including C. W. Raymond and Gustav Lindenthal. The Pennsylvanian railroad plans a special company to finance, with $5,000,000 total, and about $40 million in real estate already secured for termini. The project will be funded by Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Railroad Company bonds guaranteed by the Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York City A. Z. Cassatt John Peen Ws Sarael Keen Rea New York M. E. Brown Hit C. W. Raymond United States Army Ives Alfred Webbe North River Charles W. Jacobs East River Gustav Lindenthal Phex Mnet Anochee New Jersey

Funeral Arrangements for Mrs Grant In Washington

Washington December 18 Arrangements completed for the funeral of Mrs Julia Dent Grant. Services will be held at the Metropolitan Methodist Church at 9:50 a m Saturday morning, led by the Rev Frank Bristol. After services the funeral party will proceed to the ...

Waestington Julia Dent Grant Metropolitan Methodist Church Prank Bristol Wie Echurch

Funeral arrangements for Grant Mesemeat in New York

Details outline a Pennsylvania railroad trip to Jersey City and then a steamer to Riverside Cemetery for the funeral. Grant Post and G. Ry will honor the deceased with military honors. Bishop Andrews will officiate at the tomb service Sunday at 11. Speaker Henderson and several officials will attend as honorary pallbearers.

Pennsylvania Railroad New York Eity Grant Mexemeat Association Jersey City Meigs Riverside Deire Grant Post G. Ry Pithayenu Welock Bishop Andrews Marke Smith Wowao Army New York Ely Henderann Rout and Wilson Grenville M. Dodge Cullorit Kean Fairbanks Allison Toreker Platt MN

Sister Murder Shocks Marion Street Worker

Local workman Louis Frey of Marion street is summoned to Zanesville after his sister is found murdered in a well at Lithopolis near Columbus. Husband Charles Wheeler is arrested on suspicion in Lithopolis, as investigators note lack of violence and neighbors not seeing the wife since Friday. Wheeler once owned a Columbus factory. his wife Alice reportedly has custody of a child and is living elsewhere. Wheeler will likely be sent to Lancaster for further proceedings.

Louis Frey Marion Street Zanesville Lithogolis Colimbus Columbus Charles F. Wheeler Lithopolis Bancaster Wheeler Farm T. Foster Jos Walker Alice

Judgment for 5000 dollars against street car company

An appellate court in Indianapolis affirmed a judgment of 5000 dollars against the Tallantpolis Street Railroad Company in favor of Mrs. Charles Sheperd. The case stems from injuries after a step on her dress while alighting to pay the car, with two infants in her arms. A dissent urged a new trial over a cross-examination question about alleged statements to Dr Ferguson via lawyer Beckett.

Indianapolis End Bee Charles Sheperd Butanapolis Tallantpolis Street Railroad Appes Jolnaon Tidge Contstock Roby al Jar

Boxing Bout Ends In Narrow Twenty Round Tie At West End

Jack McClelland of Pittsburgh and Hagneste Pudden of New York battled to a hard fought twenty round draw at the West End ring on ElWogi. Anderson was shot in a roller polo incident reported from nearby Die roller polo gun, while Tec 13 saw Minut e's organized team defeat Facena Inaj in polo action by a close score.

S17 Lots Jack McClelland Pitsburg HagnestePudden New York Elwogi Anderson Aligal Euncie Faecina Inaj

Decatur man Gregory urges gas firms to expand beyond current fields

AC Gregory of Decatur, an oil and gas investor and Knights Templar member, told a Fort Wayne audience that gas supplies remain ample in eastern Indiana and beyond. He urged companies to expand into Ohio across the state line, citing a recent gas discovery near Sheeatur and other strong gas pressures in the region, arguing limits harm future output.

Gregory Decatur Mer Pert Wa Knights Templava Fort Wayne Sheeatur Ling Olio Devil's Backbone

Capitalized at 20 million joins grain drill firms

The Springfield Ohio headquarters will host the capitalized grain drill combination with 20,006,000 capital, including Superior Co and P. P. Mast & Co in the merger. Hoosier Drill of Richmond Indiana Elliptic Drill of Shortsville Dewagiac Manufacturing Macedon Blickford & Huffman and Brennan & Co are among joining firms. New York financiers back the combine though J P Morgan & Co reportedly not involved.

Springfield Grain Drill Combination Superior Co! Company P. P. Mast & Co Otter Hoosier Drill Company Richmond Ellipite Drill Company Shortsvile Brennan & Co Loulaville Dewagiac Manufacturing Company Dewagiac Mich Blickford & Huffman Company Macedon New York JL P. Morgan & Co

Hoosier Group of Artists Noted in Fiscuct's Weekly

Fiscuct's Weekly highlights the Hoosier group within the Society of Western Artists, naming Steele Adams Porsyth and Stark of Indianapolis. The piece admires Meakin and Adams for sky treatment and the group’s unified, hopeful portrayal of western moods, comparing them to Glasgow and North German art collectives. An accompanying halftone shows Adams's work.

Fiscuct’s Society of Western Artiste Hopeler Steele Adams Porsyth Stark Indianapolis Ays Jrks Society of Western Artists Wuch Anéscupea Hamean Meakin Iills Xneawn Ag Glasgow Paintere Horth Germany Marpareder Adema Tride Sernes

New State Shoeing Record Set At Wabash Ind

Chris Wat from Blochkur and Son's blacksmith shop broke the state shoeing record by shaping ninety two horseshoes in ten hours amid high heat. He started strong in the morning and faced no delays as horses lined up due to street conditions. He has worked at Blocher's yard since last spring and has five years in blacksmithing.

Wabash Ind Chris Watfrum Blochkur & Son

Oyster Man O'Reilly Sets Fresh Trade Note

O'Reilly advertised as Oyster man with a boast that Pamilins should order early. Dine points opened at 1 cent each while you wait at West Main street home phone 1616.

O'Reilly

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