Riot in Pana as miners clash ends in deaths
Rioting miners and deputies battled on Locust street in Pana with white and Black workers involved. One white man killed, several injured as gunfire continued at 11 oclock. Reports say two white men, three Black men, and a Black woman died in Panas telegraph office riot with eight others seriously wounded. Troops may be dispatched as authorities fear further violence.
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Pana
Lil
Locust Street
Lotis
Post Dispatch
Pane
Manios
Tivo
Spaiseri
Tanner
Penwell
Vana
Reeca
Pana Coal Company
Americans to Visit Paris for Baseball Games Near Notre Dame
The text notes a plan to keep costs low by splitting a sum among participants and allowing the baseball team to join. It mentions Buffalo Bill's exhibition grounds near Notre Dame college in Paris as a convenient site, suggesting a series of ball games would appeal to both visiting Americans and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Paris
Notre Dame College
Pastors Remain Set After Fort Wayne Conference
A Decatur telephone message states no changes in Fort Wayne Methodist pastors. W D Parr to Wayne Street, C C Cissell to Berry Street, M C Cooper to St Pauls, T J Johnson to Simpson, Sherman Powell to Trinity, James D Sprague to assist Parr, Ralph C Jones returns to Hoagland. Congregations cheer harmony among six churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Fort Wayne
W. D. Parr
Wayne Street Church
C. C. Cissell
Berry Street
M. C. Cooper
St. Paul's Church
T. J. Johnson
Simpson Church
Sherman Powell
Trinity Church
James D. Sprague
Parr
Ralph C. Jones
Hoagland
Jeff Meyers Again Back in Jail After Release
Jeff Meyers completed another jail sentence last Saturday morn ing and was released. By night he returned to the jail with liquor, having begged $1.60 and two white shirts he pawned for drinks. Sheriff Melching allowed him to stay over night, but Sunday evening he returned in a drunken state and was refused housing. Officers seek a solution to his persistent addiction.
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Jeff Meyers
Jeff
Melching
Trial of Lake City mob members over Postmaster Baker death
Charleston April 19 The trial of thirteen Lake City citizens charged with lynching Postmaster Baker opened before Judge Browley. Two defendants have become witnesses for the state. They described mob formation, the gasoline fire at Baker’s home, and the gruesome deaths of Baker’s wife and children as they fled the blaze. The wounded family sought aid after a bitterly cold night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
B.C
Lake City
Baker
Wade
Boston aims to take Notre Dame track stars to Paris 1900
Beston plans a Boston track expedition to Paris in 1900 and has invited Notre Dame captain Powers and several team members to join. Powers Connor and John Briggen are expected to go with the Boston contingent. Notre Dame would base at the Holy Cross college south of Paris, run by the Order of the Holy Cross, with American students as guests and their expenses covered.
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Beston
Paris
Powers
Notre Dame
Boston
Connor
John Briggemann
Bostonians
College of Notre Dame
Doe Nenilly
Order of the Holy Cross
Indians College
James Barr Dead After a Life of Wealth and Woes
James Barr died at the county poor farm Saturday evening from heart disease at seventy. Once wealthy and respected, his drink habit and misfortunes led to ruin, mortgage, and loss of farms. Born in Virginia, he moved to Fort Wayne in 1860, ran the Custer house and Summit City hotel, then engaged in livery with J. F. Fletcher. His two sons died in accidents at Pleasant township farm, and his wife died in Pennsylvania. Haggard after years of prodigal spending, he lived at the poor farm for three winters, with summer shelters in the city. Captain Dickman arranged a first class burial. service Monday afternoon. interment Prairie Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barr
Barr
Virginia
Fort Wayne
Custer House
Summit City
Harmon House
J. F. Fletcher
Barr Street
Pleasant Township
Rink
Pennsylvania
H. A. Dickman
Palmier
Peltier
Memorial Day Observances Led by Sons of Veterans
Memorial Day in Fort Wayne will be directed by the Sons of Veterans with an executive committee led by T. W. Blair. The committee includes W. F. Close D. Ed Bricker and E. H. Hookwalter with George Zollinger and Christ Zollinger as members. Memorial Sunday is May 28 and Decoration Day is Tuesday May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Sons of Veterans
T. W. Blair
W. F. Close
D. Ed Bricker
E. H. Hookwalter
George Zollinger
Christ Zollinger
E. H. Bookwalter
W. F. Geller
Train Wrecker Gets Off in Indiana Youth Case
Valparaiso Indiana April 8 Roy Galbrath, sixteen, was found guilty by a circuit court jury of attempting to wreck a Grand Rapids passenger train and sentenced to ninety days in the county jail. His age spared him a penitentiary term. Mr and Mrs Frank Oser of Columbus City were guests of Fort Wayne friends Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valaraiso
Ind
Roy Galbrath
Grand Espids
Galbrath
Frank Oser
Coluwbia City
Fort Wayne
Local Auctioneer Builds Home and Local Firms Expand
James Campbell, Springfield auctioneer, plans to reside here while Lochner Bros. add to homes and extend their business after expanding dry goods and clothing. Fredrickson and Shirley of Maysville paint Harmon Miller's new house as Adam Miller schedules a sale for Saturday. The young folks spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Sylvanus Roberts and a string band provided music for a pleasant gathering.
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James Campbell
Springfield Township
Lochner Bros
Fredrickson & Shirley
Maysville
Harmon Miller
Adam Miller
Sylvanus Roberts
Indiana M E ministers finalize Fort Wayne conference
The North Indiana conference finished its session at Decatur with Fort Wayne pastors returning home. Fort Wayne district appointments list ministers to Angola, Auburn, Avilla, Bluffton, Bobo, Ceylon, Churubusco, Coesse, Decatur, Fremont, Garrett, Geneva, Harlan, Hoagland, Huntertown, Huntington, Leo, Markle, Monroeville, New Haven, Ossian, Poneto, Roanoke, Spencerville, Uniondale, Wolf Lake, York. Rev. John A. Sprague will move to Fremont after serving Wayne Street M E Church. esteemed, promising pastor and wife depart to new duties.
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M. E
Fort Wayne
North Indiana
Decatur
Angola
F. M. Kemper
Auburn
T. M. Guild
Avilla
J. C. Cain
Bluffton
Light
Bobo
N. P. Barton
Ceylon
Bryant Howe
Churubusco
Charles Tinkham
Coesse
D. I. Howe
W. H. Daniel
Fremont
J. A. Sprague
Garrett
J. M. Haines
Geneva
J. J. Fred
Harlan
L. C. Zimmerman
York
H. G. Porter
John A. Sprague
Wayne Street
Sprague
Sby
Raleigh Arrives at Murray's Anchorage Bermuda
United States cruiser Raleigh under Captain Coghlan reaches Bermuda at Murray's anchorage after a slow passage marked by a rough day April 7. Officers and crew praise health and morale, celebrate the Philippine campaign, and look forward to a cordial reception in British ports and a return to New York.
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Hamiton
Bermuda
Raleigh
Coghlan
Murray
Philippine Island
New York
Riots in Pana Bring Martial Law and Armistice of Fear
Troops keep order in Pana Illinois after violence as minorities venture into main streets under guard. Six non union miners injured by gunfire in a riot at Penwell colliery. casualties include Rafus Finley Clint Rowland Louis Whitefield C H Dorsey Martin Whitman and Albert Brooks. Authorities blame a documented agitator Stephens amid conflicting causes.
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Pana
Ill
Stephens
Flatham
Springside
Penwell
Rafus Finley
Clint Rowland
Louis Whitefield
The Markets Curiaco and Fort Wayne Prices Across Commodities
Market reports from Curiaco and Fort Wayne list grain futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats and flax with April and May figures. Livestock and dairy quotes cover pork lard ribs butter and cheese with local price ranges. Local notes report Charles E Sites of Keystone and H J Myers of Muncie visiting the city on business.
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N. W
Fort Wayne
Graham
Charles E. Sites
Keystone, Ind
City
Westminster Seminary Announces Principal Change at Term End
Mrs. D. B. Wells will retire May 1 to become general secretary of the Woman's Missionary Board of the Northwest in Chicago. Miss Carrie B. Sharp will leave to join missionary work. Miss Cox will become principal of Westminster Seminary.
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Westminster Seminary
D. B. Wells
Chicago
Woman’s Missionary Board of the Northwest
Carrie B. Sharp
Cox
Arcola Notices Highlight Local Movements and Event
Wm H McCormick listed as sick. Adolph Brecher visiting relatives and leaving for Chicago this week. Mrs Allen Crawford ill with grip. Henry Felger spent Sunday with parents. Mr McMahon building a new house on his farm. Mr Pebble with George Hendrickson. Arcola school to host 60day and entertainment Friday April 21 to benefit the school library. Mrs A P Cook very sick for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. McCormick
Eick
Adolph Brecher
Chicago
Allen Crawford
Henry Felger
Mr. McMahon
Mr. Pebble
George Hendrickson
Arcola School
A. P. Cook
Harris family returns from Berne and locals move to Arkansas
Woodburn notes B P Harris and family have returned from a visit in Berne. J Syphers and family left Tuesday morning for Little Rock Arkansas where they will make their future home. Brankhart Barnes is the name of a new firm that located across
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Harris
Berne
J. Syphers
Little Rock
Ark
Brankhart & Barnes
Stockade shooting disputed deputy role in firing
The account asserts the deputy sheriff initiated the gunfire in the stockade incident while his deputies fired only in response to the deputy's heavy blaze, and that other officers did not shoot until compelled by that volley.
GOING TO GUAM WITH MARINES BRASS BAND PLANNED
New York reports the converted cruiser Yosemite will sail within ten days via Suez with Governor Richard P. Leary and a garrison of 125 marines to Guam in the Ladrones. A ten man brass band will perform before the governor palace while two Agano buildings serve as residence and garrison quarters. Maps, supplies, and a distilling plant accompany the expedition.
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New York
Yosemite
Guam
Richard P. Leary
U.S. N
Ladrones
Suez
A. C. Kilton
Agano
Governor Leary
Ida
Captain Leary
Leary
Trio of Divorces In Superior Court
Melinda Cameron files for divorce from James Cameron alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married July 4, 1866, they have six children, two of whom are minors, with claims of abuse by the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Cameron
James Cameron
Sheriff Sale in Allen County Indiana 1899 Property Auction
State ex rel William Meyer Jr. vs Dennis Gorman et al proceeds from rents and profits of a farm in Allen County Indiana. sale at court house door May 7 1899 between 1 and 4 PM for up to seven years. If proceeds fall short, sale of fee simple to satisfy judgment, interest, and costs. Albert E Melching Sheriff Barrett Morris attorney. 40 acre farm advertised in The Sentinel Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Allen
Indiana
William Meyer Jr
Dennis Gorman
Court House
Jill
Cuoanty
Allen County
Tuewie
Pram Inn
Albert E. Melching
Barrett & Morris
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Wan
Valparaiso
Indiana Methodist Church
Bermudas
Hamilton
Admiral Dewey
C. H. Dorsey
Martin Whitman
Albert Brooks
H. J. Myers
Muncie
NEW Management
Mrss Cox Soun
Woodburn
Express
Abdill & Tatt
James Ross Cameron
O'Rourke
John Leikauf
Barbara Leikauf
Wilson Koppenheaver
Sarah Koppenheaver
Stopher
Soest
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Petit Jury
Grand
Lafayette Township
B. Ort
Maumee
John Rule
Adams
Rufus Lechner
Springfield
Frank Lavan
Lafayette
Allen Richard
Milan
Jacob Simons
Monroe Township
Jacob Snider
St. Joe
Henry Schulz
Marion
Christian Snider
Lake
John Freiburger
Pleasant
Richard K. Levin
Abeite
Fred Henshen
Washington
Frank Phillips
Aloite
Charles Cook
George Husted
Christ Schaich
James Pring
Cedar Creek
Best Brickland
Cate the Sentinel
Pyorte
W. N Rastsiers
A. ©. Katt
Clinton Street
Postoffice
J.G. Thieme & Son
Columbia
Clinton St
Seavey Hardware CO
Stewart & Born Steel
Main Street
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