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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1903

Page

5

Blood Gospel Sparks Wilmington Turmoil Riot

A Negro minister preaches a blood sermon amid Wilmington unrest following the burn death of George White. Crowds travel from Chester and Philadelphia to witness the execution site as clergy advise self defense and racial justice, while local churches debate harsh punishment and public sentiment.

Wilmington Wilmington. del Anis Sheeeeng George White Flelen Chester Philulelphia

Pioneer Woman Called Home After Long Life in Allen County

Mrs. Ronamont He Alte a longtime Allen County resident died Sunday morning at 11720, survived by daughter Mrs. ROW. Millon and son Samuel Ake among others. Born in 1848 in Prodi county Pennsylvania, she moved to Ohio and married Porsikials Ake in 1864. The family settled near Fort Wayne in 1860, later moving to Inte ojly and planning to move to Shat yer before her death eight days ago. Funeral at Mrs Miller 9280 residence, interment Poe Ind, with Rev. Illoaie and Rev. Harris officiating.

Ronamont He Alte Tensai Aon County Millon Lincoln Avenie Annette Wee Ake Coe Prodi County Pennsylvania Termivals da Starkeminty Ohin Porsikials Ake Alienanne Fy Fort, Wayne Ojly Ortahor J. We Nfstor Tincaln Avenue Chantes Ake Fairheld Avenue Samuel Ake Pinta Road Marlon Ake Stent Lannon Mv Ing Mra Miller la Poe Ind Illoaie Whitley Ay Harris Thin Elly Preston Chapman

Dinnens Son Bitten by Bull Dog in Barn

The nine year old son of Dr J M Dinnen was severely bitten by a bull dog owned by Curtis Harris, a handler for S M Foster. The dog attacked as the boy entered the Dinnen barn stable and clamped on him before being restrained.

DR. Dinnen J. M. Dinnen Curtis Harris S. M. Foster Vox Linta

Another murder in Breathitt County near Dalay Dell

In Breathitt County near Dalay Dell, HL Barnett was killed and John H. Hecker along with Joseph Hecker were seriously wounded during a feud fight. The shooters, including members of the Barnett and Hecker families, fled. arrests had not yet been made. Forty five members of the Moire Woalmen and Royal Neighbors celebrated Mgr Miller’s birthday with a dinner and a gold ring presentation.

Jackson Dalay Dell Breathitl HL Barnett John Hf Hecker Joseph Hecker WI Samuel Silan Barnett Lelia Burnt Burns Pliapatrick Ouetls Jett Fitzpatrick John Henry Hocker Sheriend Sheriend Af Miss Burns Mgr. Miller Questa Aml Miller

Disasterous Fire Destroys Decatur Department Store

A massive blaze in Decatur destroyed Kern, Deeler & Company department store, the city's largest business building. Firefighters fought for hours as water pressure failed, causing the fire to threaten nearby structures. insurance cited at about 8,000 dollars with damages near 20,000.

Specia Ta Une Journal-Gazette Decatur Dnt Kern, Deeler & Company Tara Port Wayne Alae Tefare Tha Suanmik Guy Eurs Howeyer Fhe Iyoll All Aid

Thrilling capture of the picnic committee

A local news item reports Herman Rehm Wu J Pudgman and Fred Cc as members of a committee to plan a July Epurlcr celebration at Zollar grove on mili ous avenue When warned of suspicious looters police officer Grayless confronted the robbers firing a warning shot and arresting the group, with two citizens aiding in the arrest and a chaotic scene at the wooden area.

Herman Rehm Wu. J. Pudgman Fred Cc. Reuse Cit Luitheran Mili Errestad

Train Plunge From Bridge Sparks Mexico Horror Tale

A wrecked passenger train left the rails while crossing a river bridge. At least numerous killed and many injured as coaches piled into the river. Rescue teams, doctors, and soldiers from Bibac arrived to aid survivors amid a blood reddened water and scattered wreckage.

Madrid Pourteen Halen Manty Ake Ryer Waltalter Bibac Wrockux

Twenty Four Miners Die In Mexican Coal Mine Blast

A gas ignition from a defective lamp caused a cave in at the Atachal Peraret coal mines, owned by the Mexican Coal and Cake company, killing twenty four miners as they were leaving work. About 190 men were underground. many escaped with injuries.

Tarratobran Chalunla Mexica Aine Atachal Péaret Tasie Perangas Coal Mies Mexican Coal and Cake Company Imlne

Oklahoma Murderer Arrested in Indiana

Guthrie reports G. T. Roberts, charged with the December murder near Sterling, Oklahoma, of TN. Ingen Botham and two sons, has been arrested at Mount Vernon, Indiana, after eluding capture since the alleged crime. An Oklahoma officer pursued information on Roberts’ whereabouts.

Guthrie G. T Tohn H. Roberts Sterling Okla Ingenbotham Mount Vernon Oklahoma Wmn Pirisoner Roberts

McClain Shot by Strikers in Chicago

Jesse McClain, a machinist from Bellevue who recently worked in Chicago, was shot and fatally wounded during a confrontation at a shop locale near 90 Ohio Street. Details are scarce. investigators seek the unidentified assailants as authorities confirm McClain’s arrival from Bellevue months ago with his wife and two children.

Cuigago Fork Wayne Ind Ohio Trek Frovignely McCain Joan Ahem Vitewit Alvin Lene Wwateloman Tosight McClain Wa Hivowahhe Goth Jesse McClain Nickeb Plate McClain Bellevue Stony Tstand Chiang Journal Gazette Chicaxn McChain Chisago

Two Die After Belt Line Collision In Chicago

Two people were killed and several others injured in a June collision between an electric car and a freight train on Belt Line Railway. The wreck occurred near Fortyseventh Street at 1 a.m. The dead include Minnie Malstrom and an unidentified man.

Chicago Lile Archer Avenue Minnie Malstrom

Big Fire Destroys Major Manufactory in Ravenna

A massive blaze in Ravenna on June 28 gutted the big manufactory, with an estimated loss of 850000 and insured amount around 18000. The fire raced along Main Street threatening nearby properties including the White Hospital as sparks ignited several smaller buildings and caused widespread panic among patients.

Ravenna Portave County Boas

Kaiser's Guests On Royal Yacht

Report of Emperor and Empress aboard Kaiser's yacht as Meteor leads the fleet. Notables include Prince Henry, Count Mole Wenester, Conn Redfoen, and U S Naval Mtarho Potts. Empress photographs the moment while Emperors discuss yacht racing material and guests are hosted aboard with a reception planned on the Kearsarge. Americans welcomed by Kiel authorities with signs and interpreters.

Ker Priseta Meteor Thediy Beathy Sheggeleh Stiles Ambasedor Prince Henry Prosala Prinag Adebeth Mole Wenester Conn Redfoen Uniters Mtarho Potts Pringe Adelbert Kearsarge Henry Klol Walter Ny Kiel Lash Hale Hiel Ihesa

Come Near Lynchings at Ball Game in Ogden

Salt Lake City Utah June 28 a near lynching occurred during a baseball game between Ogden and Salt Lake Usami. In the sixth inning Marshall Salt Lake and Tiauen Ogden engaged in a quarrel with Marshall striking Hanson with a bat causing serious injury. Spectators swarmed the field, Marshall was hustled from the Browns and jailed Hansen was taken to the hospital as excitement subsided the game resumed.

Salt Lake City Utah Ogden Salt Lake Usami Atternican Marshall Salt Lake Tiauen Hanson Tyheh Marshall Browns Hansen Pital

New York Robbery Targets Home In Unclear Report

A garbled item describes an alleged home robbery in New York. Names appear mangled as Jattie Valley andLonse appear, with a claimed loss around 4000 dollars. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Mob Law Defended From the Altar Chicago Preacher Advocates It

Cr icarg June 24 A Chicago preacher argues against mob violence in a talk titled Lynching From an Other Point of View. He condemns the taking of life by mobs yet says swift trials by popular action may be needed to curb brutal offenders. The piece stresses that the issue is not a race problem but the protection of women and victims.

Court Auih Jrity Washington Chicago Cricarg Wright W. A. Gurtlett Faer Burtlett Abu Lord

Quinions Hold Barricaded House After Bank Suspect Robbery

Quinions, a pair of bachelors, were wary of banks and kept their house barricaded as intruders attacked their yard. The attackers lit a rubbish fire and knocked James of the household unconscious when the brothers opened the door to flee. The other brother was restrained, and authorities did not release the occupant until early today.

James

Desperado Logan Eludes His Pursuers

A brief item reports the train robber known as Harvey Logan eluding a posse and escaping on his horse after an attempted heist. The pursuers failed to capture him, with scant details on location or outcome.

Desperado Logan Knorvilles Focal Cileern Pirot Tharvey Logan Nerntias

Whitecaps Beating Reported in Brown County Indiana

Five men abducted and severely beat William Harden in Brown County near Nashville. Harden, a poor laborer with a wife and four children, was beaten with revolver blows and left unconscious. He later sought help at a relative’s home and planned to confront his assailants, who allegedly targeted him for his work.

Columbus Ind Wiliam Harden Nashville Brown County Fiva Iawite Hardon Harden Indianapolis Star

Interurban Work Progress North of Montpelier

In Montpelier Indiana on June 2 the MH and F Wi Interurban plans northward expansion. Crews push toward the river crossing on Main Street and through Mandard Company grounds. Builders argue over the project as the new bridge, already at hand, will connect to Bluttion and Fett Wayne.

Montpelier Ind MH. & F. Wi Interurban Company Hete Rapids Ay Imanstons Bluttion Fett Wayne

Musical fete in Fort Wayne planned by union bands

In Fort Wayne the local Musicians' Union considered a band tournament for the August date. A full representation was not present, but the plan drew favorable discussion. A special meeting will likely decide soon with a target of hosting the event on the last Sunday in August and around forty bands expected to attend.

Fort Wayne Datville Eanlaations

British politics perplexing as London election talk grows

London June 2 speculates rise of general election as factions clash over Chamberlain policy and return of a strong ministry. Reports note weak Liberal turnout and Conservative backing by figures linked to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain while parties prepare for possible early vote, with observers split on timing.

Herbert Glaustone Neutonanta Ara Pravinglal Mr. Chamberlain

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