Man Is Found Guilty in Fort Wayne Manslaughter Case
Rafello Alastraino was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Joseph Yania in Fort Wayne Indiana. The jury sentenced him to two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory after a lengthy deliberation that debated degrees of murder and appropriate punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yania
Fort Wayne
the Sentinel
Auburn
Ind
Rafello Alastraino
Jeffersonville
Atlantic City Pier Destroyed In Major Fire
March 30 report from Atlantic City describes a large blaze that wiped out about 2,350 feet of the ocean front pier. Six firemen were injured as flames reached the stage and spread toward the sea before crews saved the theater and boardwalk area. Estimated loss near 25 000 dollars with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ocean Pier
Atlantic City
Ventnor
Gerberding Sentenced for Theft and Poultry Stolen
Rudy Gerberding jailed for six months plus 25 fine and costs after stealing Henry P. Scherer's lecterns ducks and chickens. He previously took about a hundred chickens and twenty ducks from the Scherer farm west of the city. A penitent circuit court faces him with possible penitentiary time. Other cases include William Gray embezzlement postponement, Joe McCarthy drunkenness fifteen days, and Jim O Brien Henry Schlagel fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Gerberding
Manhuwood
Henry P. Scherer
Ile
William Gray
Joe McCarthy
Jim O’brien
Henry Schlagel
Vost
Money To Loan On Real Estate Or Personal Security
Pfeiffer rooms 6 7 Bass Block offer loans secured by real estate or personal security. Terms and conditions available upon inquiry at the specified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Bae Ess
FiveStory Brighton Pork Building Destroyed by Fire
A five story wooden structure in Brighton ablaze destroying hundreds of tons of pork products valued at about 100000 dollars. Occupants include Brighton Packing Company Hansch makers Cunningham company and New England tendering company. Hundreds of hogs were penned beside the building and many escaped into the nearby residential area as flames spread from the upper section. The fire origin was in the upper part of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bustum
Brighton
Brighton Packing Company
Hanschmakers and Cunningham Company
New England Tendering Company
Senate Rejects Sherwood Pension Bill to Back Smoot Measure
The Senate defeated the Sherwood dollar a day pension proposal 21 to 46 and adopted the Smoot general pension plan 56 to 16. It would raise annual pensions by 20 million for five years, require 90 days service, and set pensions from 13 to 30 dollars monthly. The bill heads to conference with the House amid possible veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Chilton
West Virginia
Culberson
Texas
Foster and Thornton
Louisiana
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Johnson and Gardner
Maine
Johnston
Alabama
Kenn
Shively
Indiana
Lea
Tennessee
Martine
New Jersey
Overman and Simmons
North Carolina
Owen
Oklahoma
Percy
Mississippi
Raynor
Mary
Swanson
Virginia
Smith
Georgia
South Carolina
Rescue at Sea Near Rochester Ind Solves Damper YouH
In Rochester Indiana March Charles Bailey and Wn Fanna, both weighing over 228 pounds, were stranded after their boat capsized. Garber swam out to help, tying a rope to a tree, rescuing Bailey first and then Hanna after tossing the rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Charles Bailey
Fanna
Avere Saver
Keely
Tippecanoe Tibey
Garber
Bailey
Hanna
Hartman theater Sunday ban case ends in guilty verdict
Anderson Indiana March 30 a circuit court jury returns a verdict and Hartman the manager of a local picture theater is found guilty of desecrating the Sabbath by operating on Sunday He is fined 1 and costs The case was a test and drew ministers patrons and theater managers to watch the trial Hartman offered no evidence and let the state present its testimony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Fred J. Hartman
Hartman
Lncal
Prominent Ho bart Man Found Fatally Injured in Box Car
Charles Dewel of Hobart vanished a week ago after leaving Hammond with a large sum of money. He was found in a box car in the Michigan Central yards at Kensington Til with a fractured skull. Police fear foul play as his pockets were empty and he was taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Charles Dewel
Hobart
Michigan Central Yards
Kensington
Til
Vewel
Merchants push to close public venues over smallpox
In Columbus Indiana March 30 the Retail Merchants association urges health authorities to shut down all places of amusement churches and other gathering spots until the smallpox epidemic ends. They approve a single Easter service for churches but oppose other public meetings Rev Book of Tabernacle Christian church voices a counter stance arguing that if churches close saloons and pool rooms should close too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Retail Merchants’ Association
Book
Tabernacle Christian Church
Mystery Surrounds Body Recovered in Calimet River
In Hammond Indiana the well dressed man found caught on a river piling presents a murder mystery. Letters in his clothing addressed to W Barnes Chicago from his mother in Sussex England beg for money. The cause of death is unknown after weeks in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Calimet River
W. (. Barnes
Chicago
Sussex
Eng
Patrolman Yingling Shot During Suspected Burglary
In Richmond on March 30 Patrolman William Yingling was shot in the hand and clubbed unconscious while confronting two burglars trying to enter a grocery. He was taken to a hospital with a concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William Yingling
Candidates and Committee Meet in Allen County
A large Allen County Democratic Central Committee gathering in the courthouse assembly room reviewed county primary plans set for April 12 and listed candidates for sheriff, commissioner districts, surveyor, prosecuting attorney, recorder, treasurer, coroner, representatives, circuit judges, and secretary. A Newark World letter discussed funding for a monument to Thomas Jefferson with a gift of 25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Democratic Central Committee
Court House
W W. A. Johnson
Eel River Township
A. C. Gladieux
B. F. Hick
William J. Moeller
Joseph F. Get
Allen Walsh
Christ Vonderau
Hermann Bueter
Edwards
Kruse
Clifford Moran
William H. ¥. Moellering
Robert Shirley
Albert Egly
T. F. Bates
Charles Koenig
William C. Ryan
John W. Eggeman
T. E. Ellison
John Wessel
Newark World
Thomas Jefferson
North Indiana Methodist conference chooses Tipton as next meeting place
March 30 report from the North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference shows Tipton chosen for next year’s meeting, Fort Wayne losing the bid 120 to 88. The day featured debates on church discipline and amusements, plus lectures on Taylor University and DePauw. A fund drive reimbursed Rev. Stanbaugh for a $145 robbery, while Rev. McConnell urged thoughtful governance and home religion. The Fort Wayne district highlighted revival gains and the new Simpson church costing $48,000 within strong lay leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Episcopal Conference
Tipton
Fort Wayne
Eipton
Association of Preachers Wives, Widows and Daughter
Christian Church
A. CG. Neal
Che
Minneapolis
M. Wahinger
Taylor University
Robert Jaring
Western
Warren
McConnell
DePauw
DePauw University
Dr. McConnell
North Indiana
Francis McDonnell
J. A. Beatty
M. M. Thornburg
New Haven
St. Paul's Church
F. H. Cremean
Simpson
Greist
W. A. Griest
Wm. Enslen
Missions
Sentinel Want Ad Notice Pay Seeks Listings
Sentinel want ads announce paid classified listings seeking jobs, accommodations, sales, and services. The notice emphasizes payment requirement and platform use for placement and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
W J Bryan to Lecture in Fort Wayne on Winona Debt
William Jennings Bryan will lecture at the Prince’s rink on April 8 to aid Winona the famed summer assembly. Proceeds will go to reduce Winona’s debt and Bryan offers to help erase it. Bryan’s talk titled Signs of the Times appeals to both Republicans and Bryan Democrats. Fort Wayne crowds expected to exceed Mishawaka’s 4000 as tickets sell for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Winona
United States
Union
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Princess Rink
Union of
Summer Assembly
Times
Mishawaka
Woodworth’s
Miss F Emanuel
Pierceton Man Cyrenus Coplen Struck By Stroke
Cyrenus Coplen of Pierceton aged four score suffered a paralytic stroke on Monday. He has long battled a cancerous hand growth and doctors fear for his recovery. He previously served as superintendent of the Whitley county poor farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Ind
Cyrenus Coplen
Whitley County
Mail Carrier Escapes Train Collision and Ditch Sinking
Rural mail carrier narrowly avoids being struck by a fast passenger train 21 near Arcola and escapes drowning after his horse backs into a water filled ditch. Engineer Andy A. Miller stops the No. 21 crew to free both man and animal from the mucky sides. The driver suffers exposure but is unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola
Dunfee
Pennsylvania
No. 21
Andy A. Miller
Illness Threatens Washington Township Man In Columbia City
Columbia City Indiana March 28 Orlando Sheets of Washington township is in critical condition from middle ear inflammation that has developed into mastoid trouble. Doctors C L Souders and Stickler were consulted. prognosis is grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Orlando Sheets
Washington Township
C. L. Souders
Info
Stickler
DE White
Prospect for Early Peace in Coal Situation
Cleveland March 30 Practically the entire coal situation is set on a basis for amicable settlement with only a brief work suspension. Anthracite operators and miners plan talks in Philadelphia April 10 to renew terms and a referendum by the union is expected. Bituminous mines agree on a 5 cent a ton pay rise but a referendum vote is required before it takes effect. The anthracite shutdown would start at midnight as the current wage pact expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Labor conference eyed after mine workers wage dispute
Philadelphia report notes telegram exchanges between George F. Baer and Mine Workers' officials set a conference for April 10 in Philadelphia to discuss higher wages and better conditions. Analysts expect concessions from both sides and a likely suspension of operations pending a formal agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George F. Baer
John P. White
Mine Workers’ Union
Foerce
Rail Valuation Bill Moves To Congress For Interstate Review
Washington reports a bill by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to value all U S railroads and investigate their finances. The plan sets timelines for valuation, protests, and court appeals with penalties for noncompliance. Goethals presents Panama Canal safeguards while noting August or September as the canal’s first transit window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
House Committee On Appropriations
Col. Corthals
Col. Goethals
Enitl
Contests Defined for Roosevelt Taft Delegates at Chicago
Washington March 30 Roosevelt forces outline contests for 112 delegates at Chicago. Indiana debate centers on county eligibility. Mississippi delegates disputed as to regularity. Taft managers claim 274 delegates, Roosevelt 62 plus 46 for Taft, with 4 uninstructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Roosevelt
Dixon
Indiana
Mississippi
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Bowser & Davis Partner Absconds Amid Bank Draws
Richard A. Bowser testified that his partner Don Davis drew funds from Spencerville banks and absconded. Creditors pressed for hidden assets as Harry F. Kennerh is named trustee and property sale is ordered. Creditors include Fort Wayne Saddlery Pfeiffer & Sons and Peerless Wire of Adrian. Liabilities exceed 2700 dollars with assets listed at 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Bowser
Bowser & Davis
Spencerville
Sol A. Wood
Don Davis
Harry F. Kennerh
Fort Wayne Saddlery. Company
Pfeiffer & Sons
Fort Wayne
Peerless Wire,Fenge,,company
Adrian
Mich
Man Found Dead Along Roadside Near Spencerville
William Zimmerman 63 a resident of the Emma Abel farm four miles east of Spencerville, was found dead along a roadside at about 10 this forenoon. Coroner Briggs of Butler investigated his death, believed due to an epileptic seizure. He left home Friday afternoon to go to Spencerville and was found to have died likely on his way home. He is survived by his widow and children Nellie Etta Benjamin and William. The Zimmerman family had moved to the Abel farm about a week earlier from Spencerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Auburn
Tno
William Zimmerman
Emma Abel
Spencerville
Zimmerman
Briggs
Butler
Uhre
Defalb County
Ale Zimmerman
Nellie
Fort Wayne
Etta
Butler Center
Benjamin
William
Abel
Tantlingss Acquitted In Public Intoxication Case
In Columbia City Indiana on March 28 the state case against Henry Tantlingss for public intoxication was tried and the squire acquitted him after lengthy evidence presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
State
Henry Tantlingss
Squire
Columbia City High School announces 34 graduates
The Columbia City high school class of 34 graduates will present 12 theses for the 34 graduates. Class day is Thursday May 23 and commencement Monday May 23 at Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mastraino
Harry Ingemann
Stephen 4
Melita Streat
Marie Larosa
Alastraino
Vania
Yania
Big Blaze
Gerberding
Democrats
IPTON
W. J. Bryan
Winona Assembly
Prin
Cess Rink
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!