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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1903

Page

6

Kentucky feudists set fire to Ewen hotel at Jackson

Fire swept the three story Jackson hotel owned by Captain B J Ewen early today. Fifteen guests escaped uninjured as militia guarded the scene. Incendiary origin suspected though not proven. Ewen, a key witness in the Marcum murder case, remains under guard at the military camp and reported threats to his life.

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Woodmen Convention Opens in Indianapolis With Four Thousand Foresters

The thirteenth national convention of the Modern Woodmen of America convenes in Indianapolis Tuesday led by Head Consul W A Northcutt. Delegations from 33 states, 464 delegates, and 68 officers expected amid a lavish setup. Chief issue: rate re-adjustment by age. Caucuses form as slate of officers and bank directors are announced.

Indianapolis Woodmen of America W. A. Norihegll Kings Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Kansas Janston Howl A. R. Talbott Lincoln Neb W. A. Northcutt Greenville Merk G. W. Hawes Rock Island C. CG. Saunners Covnch Bkais George W. I Rolly Danvitte the RR. Smith Brookfield B. Murphy Leaversworth Kus Charles J. Byrnes Ishpeming Mich Daniel ¥. Horne Davenport Hi AW. Parrott Gray Center Kangana B. Thoman Columbus Olio LW. Og Crawfordaville John D Dennleon Clarion Jawa Bort Beloit TL BK Thorton Sdouse Calg M, Snyder Noblesville Indsay B. Swenson Albert Len Minn

Baccalaureate Sermon for 1903 Westminster Graduates

The Rev J Badman Pennrog delivered a baccalaureate sermon at Westminster Presbyterial Inn, urging the high school class of 1903 to continue studying life’s duties beyond school. He cited Second Timothy, praised their preparations, and warned against seeking premature freedom, urging sustained effort toward the high aims ahead.

J. Badman-Pennrog Westminster Presbyter- Innelitten William Coltison Chicago

Fraternal Leaders Watch Kansas Missouri Relief Action

The executive council seeks at least 1400 dollars for Woodmen flood victims in Kansas and Missouri. Fraternal leaders are in town to observe the Modern Woodmen convention on the rate issue.

McNlder Manon City Iowa A. W. Bates Roadhouse Coimnell Canm Kansas Missouri

Rumors of Death Annoy Pontiff in Rome

Rumors spread about Pope Leo XII s health as his physician Dr Tape reported ongoing treatment. Agents say his condition improved though reports of imminent death are denied. The pontiff, questioned on the matter, defends his innocence and emphasizes the need for personal intervention in spiritual matters.

Romb Ding Tape Therope Leo Hugh Indiapost Akely

Bishops Consecrated With Impressive Ceremonies

In Rome on June 4 Monsignor Rooker and Rev. Dennis J. Dougherty were consecrated as bishops for Jaro and Nueva Segovia. Cardinal Martin, Archbishop Garibaldi, and Archbishop Seton led rites in Rome with about thirty American College students present. Both new bishops will travel to the Philippines via America, Dougherty departing June 2 and Rooker July 1.

Rome Todiay Monsignor Rooker Wetton Guasparri Serratory Congregation of Extraordinary Ecclesiasical Attairs Graginli American College Filladelphia Dougherty Cardinal Martne Camilli Virll Stonar Seton United States O'Connar Catholic University Washington Sranwales Philippines Amerlea Cherhoure Bishop Rooker

New American Bishop Placed for Cebu Philippines

Rome report that a commission of five cardinals proposes Rev. Thomms A Hendrick of Rochester New York as bishop of Cebu Philippines. The move marks a major step in expanding American episcopal presence in the Philippines.

Rome Philippine Islands Thomms A A. Hendrick Rochester N.Y Cebu Philippines Phiippine Islands Thors

Murder at Crestline Almost Leads to Lynchings

A plasterer George Cook, twenty eight, was accused by Frank Dilling of murder in Crestline. After a fatal shot through the heart, a mob beat Dilling and tried to lynch him. He was taken to Bucyrus for safety. Police restored order but Crestline residents fear further violence.

Crestline Bucyrus Cook Hyeermwd Elithe Tim Thors

Chicago Strikers Spurn Arbitration and Hotel Men Gain Ground

Chicago strikers reject arbitration as hotel workers gain momentum. Hotels report rapid replacement staff as striking waiters, engineers, firemen, and elevator men see fewer active union members at work. A mediation attempt aims to resolve the dispute with the help of labor leader Gompers.

Chicago Laward Cilien N. eMore Vic Suikers Siam Pawns Council Ouat Bey Cornell Udena Conned Pha Jol Gompers

Horses Frisky On Sabbath Cause Runaway Highlights

A series of horse incidents occurred yesterday on Washington Boulevard and nearby streets. A dairy wagon was toppled by a spooked team, the Meyers livery horses were halted after a dash, and Oliver Stewart helped stop another runaway near Homosket Place. A horse owned by C. W. Fulton bolted on Fairfield Avenue, but no injuries were reported. Police took custody of the recovered animal and the search for the culprit continues.

Mic Delvery Leims Mme Hisgingeo Company Washington Boulevard Wahater SH Gore Meyers Lee Oliver Stewart Sreewedoli Homscerket Oliger Terry Wis Stadt Cocards C. W. Fulton Mairfield Bugsy Pheriz Mito Patton

Seherer Baking Company Enlarged and Acquiring Wehrle Bakery

The Seherer Baking Company has enlarged and purchased the Wehrle bakery on South Paylent Avenue. Seherer will assume charge of the Wehrle business and continue serving all customers. The move, tied to the company’s prosperity, follows a loan and extension of business by Mr Lows Scherer and partners.

Seherer Gaking Company Wehria & Bon Wehrle South Paylent Alvenna Seherer Company Uraler Ukemans Amom Menh Mtr Lows Scherer Mve al Giddie Friemls Ioan

Belgrade braces for royal selection amid unrest

Belgrade faces a tense day as crowds, including students from abroad, gather in support of Prince Karageorgevitch for the throne. The provisional government frees political prisoners, while a suicide from a national guard officer hints at turmoil linked to the royal succession. Authorities suspend certain courts as events unfold.

Belgrade Servia Ravageorgeviteh Studier France Switzerland Snl National Assembly Uebece Karageorgevitch Jeng Skipsilina Ani Skupsbtinn Court of Vessition Appeal’ Court Natalia Seryk Milislay Zin Jorles Federal Staf Fri- Hay JL da Vyanovics Bi Lever

Regicides Murderers Theme in Russian Papers Call

Russian newspapers label regicides murderers while reporting the Servian monarchs case. Adjunct General Warth prepares a general order for Indiana National Guard drills and target practice under the new law. The law sets regular weekly drills, annual rifle-range practice, and pay scales from 20 to 50 percent by rank, with private to captain wages noted. Payments occur semiannually in April and October. Each drill requires at least one and a half hours of instruction. range days endure eight hours.

Adjvant Cenora Warth Indiana National Guard National Guard

Italian cabinet crisis deepens in Rome uncertainty grows

Rome June 4 The political crisis continues as former Premier Zanamriell fails to reach the Quirinal for audience with the King. He is said to be ill and unable to proceed. Reports indicate if Zanardelli refuses to form a cabinet the King may replace him with former Interior Minister Qtoltiti, delaying a solution.

Rome Zanamriell Quirinal Signor Zanardelli Qtoltiti

Uprising Reported in Cavite Province Narrowed by Government Plans

Manila dispatch June 14 reports another uprising in Cavite led by Pelizarde and Montnu lo with bandits and Tooners resisting authorities. Government plans a renewed campaign to press the rebels and restore order.

Province OF Cavite Manila Pelizarde Montnulo

Mrs Lette Mason Quine Dies In Chicago

Mrs Lette Mason Quine long led the Women's Foreign Missionary society at Nie Methodist Street home. Widely known for religious influence, she was a prominent figure in Methodist circles nationwide.

Chicago Lette Mason Quine Wonen Fereign Missionary Society Nie Methodist Street Quine

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