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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
5
April reports from Manila reveal a sweeping swindle by US officers and civilian contractors. Captain Parvows leads the scheme diverting commissary goods and military stores worth thousands, with arrests anticipated and ties to Luzon business life under scrutiny.
Washington April 1 No report from the War Department yet on General MacArthur s alleged frauds in the disposition of government supplies in the Philippines He did advise that a publication has been made in the United States and requested that investigations be sent to proceed
A candle caused a sewer gas explosion injuring two workers in the Interceptor Wak area. One man, Tosaph Peter and another, Nin Fnavriey, were overcome by fumes, with one severely burned and airlifted to hospital. Fire units stabilized the scene as rescuers removed the injured and contained the blaze.
The article outlines Holy Week services across Gatholie Byshawnsy Rppiscopal and Tetoymed churches with schedule for Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays and notes Passion Week events including Easter water blessing and oils distribution. Also mentions Lutherans hold special services and Catholic rites occur at the churiers and that pension attorney Homer Go Hartian remains seriously ill at home on Maples years.
Mrs Francis testifies at the Albert Ts Patrick murder hearing about her boarding house, denying self incrimination while facing questions from Assistant District Attorney Osborne and threats of arrest, as Robert Keene questioned the witness's memory and intent. The testimony centers on Patrick's alleged statements and her knowledge of September events at the boarding house.
Dr W H Hartman dies after surgical operation in Richmond Va losing Fort Wayne ties. Husband a railroad man. family includes Homer C Hartman G C Hartman and Mrs D Stewart. Funeral and arrangements await telegraphic notice for final rites in Richmond.
A death report notes Hyven Wherry aged eighteen died at St Josephs after a four week illness. Funeral services were held at John’s Lutheran Church, Interment at Eden River Cemetery. Also Mrs. Sarsh Macthn Wellmatty, seventy eight, died at home on Youth Street from stomach trouble. She had lived in St Tuetwat for forty five years and leaves five sons and four daughters and several in laws and grandchildren. Burial plans at St Tee orie tary.
Police report shows several young men including Harry Womi wart, Dan, and Knawhih fined for public drunkenness near the mayor’s desk. A rearrested teen and two others faced suspended sentences as the mayor urged restraint. A separate incident notes a teen eloping with Strodel, with police still seeking them as of publication.
Mrs Dorothea Lehmeyer aged 82 of Adis township died Saturday night from apoplexy at the home of Levson-hielaw. A native of Batavia Germany she came to America in youth and lived in Chicago twenty seven years. Survived by two children Miss Memer and Mrs Cirzor line Lindoorler of Ohio. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the parish church St Martin in Adis township Rev Blick officiating.
Hayden Cuebry Chore 25 years of age dies after a collision near the home of Wik parents. Mr Willian Cherry of Tad Lewis street is named as surviving relative. The obituary notes Cuebry was a well known and popular young man in the community with stints as a stenographer in local mills and ties to the Cherry family through extended relations.
Tehman Tda Doluwan, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Lehoin of Jor Gay Whit, Med, passed away Sunday morning in a medical facility. The notice names the family and implies a religious or local observance.
An infant child of Mr and Mrs J Krum residing at 115 Lafayette Street died Sunday morning from complications of gynecumsy at seven months old. The death was reported by local authorities and the family is preparing funeral arrangements.
The infant son of Mr. Hn Neva Dynderick Harte died Saturday afternoon at the family home 74 Wolna mocst from exhaustion. Funeral arrangements pending.
WaLican Fillo Wallon, a fourteen year old student at a midtown school for feeble minded youth, died Saturday in Mintinawlulin from pulmonary tuberculosis after a brief illness. Straw Garth D. Straw, of Wnerton, died this morning at Joseph's hospital after a three week stay. Mrs Shrew, aged 49, wife of D Fy, reportedly hospital-bound with illness in Tinton this evening.
Bishop John Hawa White administered confirmation to a class at Teily elureh, with a solemn ceremony, choral music, and a sermon on the responsibilities of Christian life. The bishop urged youths to embrace the sanctity of the church and live rightly as they join the congregation. A separate section notes the death of Green Victoria and the British King’s death anniversary with a large crowd and official reception for Lagglors in Liebur.
A garbled April dispatch from Lemberg reports alleged plots to assassinate Bevin and a government shakeup. It notes Warsaw student protests and university closures amid claims of large demonstrations and unrest backed by Russian complicity. The piece cites Privy Council interference and a chilling call for broader upheaval.
A jumble of fragmented notes recounts Morgan and canal matters, a visit to Washington, and a funeral in Oklahoma City. It includes a testimonial letter about Wright's Rheumatic Remedy from Louis A. Gentlivre praising its curative effects and listing sale points and manufacturers across several states.
The report states Lord Salisbury is improving amid illness rumors. His private secretary denies any kidney or related complications and says the premier is progressing well.
John Mills of Loe uipailized Bu. Baul ly Ghiinviana church presented a small handsome Bible to the congregation at a Sunday service. Pastor Rew Wingate received the gift with thanks as the grateful church members lingered in joy. The Bible was valued at 15 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Madrid and April but lacks coherent details or names. The readable parts reference distraiches and vigor, with garbled phrases about gutters and a Boowa wire. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or locations beyond Madrid and April.
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