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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
8
March 24 Lowell Michigan reports the Grand River rising to record levels threatening the town. The dam supplying power to the electric plant is at risk and residents move from riverside homes as flood waters advance, fearing widespread damage to the village and utilities.
The Grim river is nearly a foot higher than yesterday at Tetsing Missouri causing basement flooding in several blocks along the river near business districts. Water levels threaten further damage as closures extend and more properties face inundation.
In Pittsurysy Pa a man named Washburn disappeared seventeen years ago after a dispute at a paint shop. A recent inquiry led to his death when a physician and nurse described his last days and the unsettling events in his sickbed. The case closed with a verdict of natural causes despite questions raised by the family and local residents.
In a garbled report from March 27, Gulbriv Abyxe, a resident of Grarett, Indiana, is linked to a disappearance and possible murder. A man named Moyre, claiming to be Ali Moyre's son, arrived with nearly $1,000 and says his father was killed in Indianapolis or in a city car crash. Eight suspects are detained in Indianapolis as the mystery unfolds.
Fragmentary notice reports a dispute in Toledo Ohio dated March 27 involving the sugar industry. Readable bits mention a conflict between an alleged bustier and the American Sugar Refining Company and a court action proceeding in the Ohio Supreme Court.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an agreement between two companies with a split of assets. It mentions sugar material pricing governed by market rates and notes one plant will stay open while other units are reorganized. Details are incomplete and unverifiable.
A twenty year old man named Charles Cars shot and killed a seven year old boy and wounded a woman after an alleged dispute over a horse near Six Mile. Cars fled the scene and escaped to Kentucky.
Secretary orders the New York to sail from Tangier to Manila to convey United States Consul General Gummertrom and pursue settling American claims against Morocco. The aim is to avert court delays and adjust the dispute while avoiding public show of force. Gunnerre plans to discuss with Moorish authorities upon arrival.
An objecting legal note hints at a recent medical procedure in St Louis where surgeon Dr Robert F Amys led removal of brain tissue from patient Alexander John, 10925 Death Twelfth Street. The operation, described as unprecedented for a flying subject, aims to treat severe neuralgia and chest complications.
Wabash officials announce plans to buy rails spikes and other materials for two new 26 mile rail lines the Taleda Montpelier and New Haven and Butler bridge construction across the Maimes river at New Haven will cost about 175000 with a 100 foot span for each of the two bridges. Freight and travel from the southwest will pass Fort Wayne once the lines open linking Chicago Detroit Toledo and Atlantic seaboard and Pacific routes via Kansas City.
Fragmentary text mentions a road junction and a list of individuals connected to hospitals and a college. It references Dr. DL Mera, Park Wayne College of Tradivine, and Indiana school, with two others Ferm an Griebe and Lip Ketzbiam associated with hospitals. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and lacks coherent facts.
A Philippine official denies reports that Aguinaldo has been captured. He says the Philippine people remain resolute for independence and would only abandon the struggle if a confirmed alliance or decisive victory ends the war. The news agency claims a leader’s fate is uncertain. authorities push for confirmation before altering support.
General MacArthur approves the sentence of the court martial that tried the Jaaler of the Philippine wedge society known as the Mando-Ducit who murdered a native priest at Calamba Bay Lake and sank his head at the headquarters of the insurgent general Caillen. Five of the men were sentenced to be hanged at Chicago April 10. One received life imprisonment and four others twenty years. Tapl Augustun Mackintus of the Thirty-ninth volunteer infantry was highly commended for services. The language province authorities report widespread terror and fear among inhabitants amid insurgent actions.
An armed confrontation in a cabouse ends with multiple gunshots. Sennlon and Myaltmaan Taha Gundly are named in the investigation as potential victims and Goody is reported to have fired his pistol during the struggle. The jail and wardens are referenced as parts of the inquiry into the incident.
Fragmented OCR report shows a dispute over ownership of an estate tied to Vanderbilt heirs. It notes 625 heirs contending for a stake valued near 660,000,000 with a protective sale and settlements in progress. Mentions New York figures and a 10 percent fee to a broker, plus child soothing syrup ad copy.
Report covers opening of the Pan-American Exposition with references to April 1901 deadlines and notes on visitor routes to the fair. Names listed include G A Astavlin TB Ay Kert Wayne Tod and R J Hamilton Avent Port Wayne Ind, with a call for communication via wire or phone.
A Baltimore and Ohio railway accident at 11 o'clock left Inez Hight injured and in critical condition. The article notes his birth to Mr and Mrs Tah Baker of Insell Street and mentions Marrout, with unclear further details due to OCR errors.
Former director general of poss in Citht, held on charges of fraudulent practices, was freed on bail. He and two associates faced allegations of illicit conduct as the case proceeds. The court granted him another bonding chance while awaiting further action.
A New York report says no credible threat or communications reached police about harming J P Morgan during his London visit. Authorities say there is no alert and Morgan has not altered travel plans or postponed European engagements.
London reports the Bedland Ford authority seizing threatening letters aimed at J. Prevent Mar nn and alleged to target Leon Opponents amid a broader industrial dispute. A British banking body and local officials are involved as the satire is disclosed, with the field unclear and authorities pursuing leads.
Reports from Cape Town say engagement yesterday near Tarmstadt and Benningfontein in Cape Colony with few casualties. A commander under Vonmandant Fourie dispersed. forces around Dewetsdorp reoccupied then fought nearby for several hours. The plague situation worsens with rising European infections and multiple deaths among natives and Europeans.
Fragmented OCR text mentions an event titled Shovteet Jing ty Bulinto and the Poun-America Exposition with unclear names and dates. Readable items include references to Fort Wayne and what may be agent or company designations, but details are obscured. The passage signals a trade show or fair context with affiliations to Co Agtetty and TP.
Al Blunsird for Pepiylyaasa company removed scales at a Newburg area site causing a car to slip. The car rolled onto a wall lifting Munsell from a pit crushing a hand. amputation below the thumb was performed. Klanelnt will return home after a seven day recovery.
The Whyne Knitting Mill has adopted a new trade mark to be registered at the Patent Office in Washington. The design features the words Pony Wrought in ornamental fashion with a rough rider on a prancing pony, for use on hosiery for girls and women. Chyupiy & Denny are filing the trademark.
Corporal George Downey of Company H Eleventh Infantry is in Fort Wayne for a few days visiting his brother G Downey, a priest in Canby. Downey, from Apache, Arizona, is on furlough and last visited Fort Wayne ten years ago. His home station is in Puerto del Rta Cuba.
Joseph Hill of Newport Ohio died at St Joseph’s hospital after weeks as a patient. A Spanish War veteran, he served in Company G Second Olin volunteers. A pension of 160 was approved Wednesday on the representation of Colonel D W Foster. Surviving relatives include parents a brother and five sisters, one sister Lynn Smith a professional nurse. Mrs Smith resides at 58 East Beery Street.
Joseph Kramer, 31, longtime Journal-Gazette employee, died Wednesday evening at the Howe home. He had worked fourteen years in the press room and the last two as head of the department, described as a diligent, exemplary man with a wide circle of friends. The exact cause of death is undetermined.
Dammedy dh, August Daiuweyw age 50 resident of Fork Way for fifty years dies late Wednesday in Nig Rome hospital from wife’s complications. Survived by widow Envehifarey and Charles Genet, chairmaker, with services at St Josaph’s. Genet a former Wass ball player, illness struck during county title run. burial arrangements unclear.
Fides Oswald 81 died Tuesday night at his daughter Mrs August Schmidt’s Molita street home after years of illness. A German native who immigrated to Fort Wayne in 1865 lived here a lifetime. Surviving are son Joseph Oswald and Mrs Schmidt of Fort Wayne and Herman Oswald and Mrs B Diller of Cincinnati.
Bradford Sentinel reports William Drivar went to aid General Miller of Dayton in a proposed Fort Wayne to Dayton and Cincinnati traction route. The plan runs from Dayton to Troy then Covington, Miami Avenue, Hawia Grove church area, Gettysburg Street, Webster and Versailles to DoSatus Tid. The route passes through North Star Celina and other points toward Bartland Winebnster Union. The project hinges on local support and junctions at multiple towns.
Fragmentary obituary note for Charles I Patnard of the Bhadari OL company, mentioning a home at Boone Street and a rising age. The text is garbled with names and dates unclear, referencing illness and a hospital stay without coherent details or context.
Portsmouth May 28 The Evening News reports General De Wet is reported captured in a wartime update. The claim centers on a newspaper statement from the city, detailing alleged enemy capture and its potential implications.
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