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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1907

Page

6

Train Collision Kills Six On Missouri Kansas Texas Line

A head on collision on the Missouri Kansas and Texas rail line six miles south of Fort Worth killed six aboard. The southbound engineer and fireman and the northbound engineer and fireman perished. The crash occurred while trains were returning from a high speed run. Eight merchandise cars burned and the wreck caused extensive damage.

Port Worth Ea Ising Missouri Kanana Texan Hort Bethan Hines Caldwell Wallace Tro Drakenan Fadera North

Smathers Trial Over Gold Cup Plot In Memphis

In a supreme court session in Memphis, Justice Greetbayny and a jury heard claims over the 1904 gold cup racing plot involving Major Delmar and Lou Dillon. Witnesses described schemes to fix the race, with defense arguing ownership and regulatory disputes while urging dismissal.

Tory Greetbayny Supreme Court Memphis Aoculit B.S. Seumthira Major Tel- Tmari Metals Oetaber Lou Dillon Sumthens Major Na Mat Lou DiDob Salma Byoyir Billings Memphils Association Tska Up Dla Yanae Lon Dillon Mara Puize Nie National Trotting Association Smathers Major Delmar Driver Spears George W. Spear Simathoreen Poy Lexington Spechtgard Lou Didluc HN Benders Wilara Sanders Santers Sean Lou Dillon Rena Haddie Bthe Winging Miestlee Greenbaum

Rev Jacob Updike Dies After Medical Treatment

The Rev Jacob Updike former pastor of West Jefferson Street Church in Fort Wayne died Friday May 5 in Bloomington Illinois after extended medical care. He served 38 years as a pastor and was a longtime member of the Christian church. Survived by his wife and eight children, the family mourns his passing.

Jacob ¥. Updike West Jefferson Greet Chater Chetet Fort Wayne Bloomington Til Christian Church Ray Updike Wan GY Sears Wan

Agrarian Debate Moves Ahead in Petersburg

Reports from St Petersburg indicate the agrarian issue dominates parliamentary debate under Governor Hanly with mixed expectations. Proposals include compulsory expropriation and broad land nationalization, while some parties push limited reform. no decisive action expected this session.

Illiterate Juror Triggers New Turn in Favrot Case

In New Orleans Anril Le tiability on the wart of a juror to read and walte t ho Ensiteh languesé caused a delay in the George K. Favrot murder case in Louisiana's sixth district. The mistrial or juror issue stalled proceedings for over eleven months as Baton Rouge court officials weighed the impact. The state seeks a fresh trial while Favrot faces accusation of using Dr. Aldrich to cast aspersions and reveal Aldrich to have enst ev fits fam iy.

New Orleans George K. Fayrot Louintena Bean Canfiand BR. H. Aldricht Baton Rouge Favrot Aldrich

State Tax Board Jobs Are No Longer Shaps

Indianapolis reports detail a restructuring of the State Tax Board with a long session schedule starting April 1. A first block runs to May 20, then continued hearings cover assessments, appeals, and board reviews through late summer, including hearings on transportation lines and railroads.

State Tax Board Indianapolis Starlinx Trannl Leleybunn Express Celugraph Bane Atara Evers

Gamblers Fined After Poker Raid and Court Absence

A Sunday raid led by Police Captain Ankephnick and Detectives Lenz Schuyler Myere resulted in fines for several men named R. O. Waster, John Smith, Pres Millar, and others for gambling in an alley. William Mallewna paid $5 plus costs for violating local ordinances and face future penalties as gambling figures are targeted.

Waster John Smith Pres Millar John Brown John Alextodes Gootee Bilder George Edwards Hogan William Mallewna Chiat Af Polina Ankephnick Uleal Lapp Lenz Schuyler Myere Businsay Lillian Maples Sarah Human Oyo Fred Williams Jack Alder Greenwood Avenue Bunesy Award Swain Thomas Johne Suc William Hlexs Eekarle Arti Parker l Frank P Shafer Tor Dvey Guy Mtteen Dars Tullns Besancon Takeng Leon Orite Ag Waling Sundar An Carclean

Wellman party heads north to join pole expedition

A Bluffton group including Mr and Mrs Fred Stevenson and others prepared in New York and Paris to join Walter Wellman for a North Pole expedition. After four weeks of organization they planned a voyage toward the Arctic region seeking the invincible, with hopes of returning by way of Sulu if a discovery occurred. A separate notice reports James Norley, 66, of Sidney, Indiana, died suddenly in his home after heart distress. W Zorhalter of Kendallville donated two vestments to aid a local project.

New Avenue Hotel Fred Stevenson Fowler Mutray L. &. Shrvenn Bluffton Pennsylvania York Walter Wellman North Pole Paris Welluzia Arctic Peturn Sulu James Norely Yaara Ape Naeriy Sidney Wonchiaka Ind Qua Leler A. W. Zorhalter Kendallville Hay

President's policy line on railroads and frost impact

Washington April 4 The president sent a letter defending railroad regulation and outlining his stance on interstate commerce. He stressed executive restraint, warned against blanket rate controls, and supported laws to curb unfair discrimination. Frost and cold damaged fruit crops across Indiana and neighboring states, with farmers reporting significant losses to apples, peaches, and berries and many regions recording hard freezes late night.

Woman Found Dead in Bed Slain with Ax

Abyensa Mra feral Graft of 434 West Harrison was found dead in bed with a deep gash on her right tongue and blood on bed clothing. Police seek husband Charles Grall, believed to have killed her with an ax found in the kitchen. Grant reportedly returned home earlier and quarreled with wife.

Abyensa West Harrison Charles Grall Platt

Vestibule Additions Planned for Cathedral Building

The contract to add four new vestibules at Cathedral 4 has been awarded by Rev BF Roche tx Paul Tader. The plan calls for brick and stone walls, a large front door plus several side doors near the ramp, enabling quick egress for large crowds. The work aims to open new exits and improve access within a few months.

Roche Paul Tader Silher Ina Garkearel

New Hospital for Jerusalem on Mount of Olives

April 1 report from Merusalem notes the foundation stone laying of the new German hospital on the Mount of Cuties. Governor, local officials, and guests attended a ceremony with dignitaries including Binyeror Wie Hie and the sultan of Turkey, as land and a commission for the hospital were authorized.

Merusalem Cuties Seravantens Binyeror Turkey Ani

Author of Homestead Law Is Dead at Aed AG

Gulian A Grow, former congressman from Pennsylvania and long-time House member, died at his home in Glenwood, Pennsylvania, after a long public service career. He served as Speaker of the House during parts of the Civil War and was known as the "father of the Homestead Law" for his role in land settlement legislation. Born August 4, 1828, he left a widow and several children.

St. Petersbure Rusviac APE AG Binghamton Guluein Grow Gienwood Peon Soe Wilmot Vania House of Representatives Pennsylvanie Tle Tly Contine Wous Case of Representatives Congress Rita Representative West Telrm Buchanan Boalls Keitt Eiale Saltters Craw Frente Nora Uly Chidren

Defendants Refuse 10 Fight Suits in Federal Case

A damaged OCR text reports a federal grand jury proceeding involving multiple defendants tied to price fixing and anti competitive schemes. It mentions Jt Hanna as an agent in Chicago and leader of a Prudential group, with sentences deferred for most litigants. Numerous furniture companies across several states are listed as participants or associated entities.

Thieven Holbrook Aehno Church Pinn Wuture Junge Laneile United States Sun Holhenne Mie H. Stafford Manufacturing Company Chiengs Worite Rey Jt Hanna Wes Chicago

Helen Miller Gould and Her Philanthropic Charge in 1907

Feature on Helen Miller Gould detailing her wealth and charitable acts. Describes her use of funds for Bible distribution, repair of religious works, and support for missions. Notes her restraint on public presence and private philanthropy methods aboard a war vessel in Brooklyn.

Incomplete biographical note may refer to early education

Fragmentary text mentions a move in 1884 to Sus given Suswantanna counts, Ba, with McGrew working on farms to earn an education. It notes graduation from Amiersi college in 1844 and admission to the Lar three years later, but details are unclear and names are garbled.

Suswantanna Counts McGrew Amiersi College

Castoria Advert and Truncated Reverie

Fragmentary historical note references Castoria for infants and children and a stray obituary snippet. It mentions Charles L. Stanley a commercial traveler and a tragedy about a man running to rescue a woman. Also references Dunkard or German Baptist church establishment in Columbia.

Tuo Dunkard Columbia Chly

GOAL PRICES UNSETTLED IN STEAMER DEALS

Dealers warn that spring price setting is unsettled with many firms delaying firm quotes. Market chatter notes price variations and cautious buying as winter declines and producers adjust to uncertain demand. Analysts expect clearer guidance in coming weeks amid competing dealer forecasts and seasonal shifts.

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