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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1904

Page

6

Bride Elect Applies for Marriage License and Sues In Lawsuit

Anna Martin obtained a marriage license on March 20 with Henry Pohlmeyer named as intended husband. The suit, filed by Martin, seeks $2,000 damages from Frederick and Louisa Pohlmeyer, alleging they caused the wedding to be thwarted by persuading the groom to flee the city.

Anna Martin Emma Pohlmayer Mike Walsh Miss Martin Henry Pohlmeyer Mr. Walsh Frederick Louisa Pohlmeyer Attorny P. B. Colerick Martin Fay Pohlmeyer

Extensive flood damage along Spy Run and Swinney Park

The St Joe river flood undermined the Spy Run east side near the north bridge, sending a 100 foot stretch into the river. Officials estimate 25000 dollars to repair and shore the highway, while temporary fencing guards the cave-in and sewer collapses compound city repair work across Mechanic Street and other areas.

St. Joe Spy Run St. Jos Board of County Commissioners Smith Tompkins Washington Township

Population Near Eighty Million in 1903 Census

The census bulletin estimates the U S population at 79,900,389 exclusive of Alaska and insular possessions, up 3,805,514 since 1900. It lists 438 cities with 10,000+ inhabitants. New York reaches 3,716,139 and Chicago shows rapid growth.

Washington Census Bureau Today United States Alaska New York Chicago

Thieves Fire At Dwelling House on Clinton Street

Thieves forced an entrance to the dwelling of F. H. Hersch at 2617 South Clinton Wednesday night and after ransacking the place, fled. A note mentions the two million mark and cites various city population figures. Harry Keplinger, cashier of the White National Bank, was summoned to Oxford, Ohio, by a telegram about his daughter Hazel’s serious illness.

F. H. Hersch South Clinton Harry Keplinger White National Oxford Ohio Hazel

Fire destroys second story. thieves vanish on train

A blaze swept the second story destroying money and valuables estimated at 1500 dollars. Detective Coling found no clues. he suspects the thief escaped on a night train. Herach the mail agent was home at Deshler on run with wife away in Avilin. Firemen found drawers opened and items scattered. police faced lack of information in Mr and Mrs Hersch’s absence.

Coling Herach Deshler Ohio Avilin

Chose McWhirter to Head Ticket in Indiana Prohibition

Felix T. McWhirter of Indianapolis was named the prohibition candidate for governor on the first ballot at Tomlinson hall. The ticket includes H. C. Ramsay for lieutenant governor and a slate of state officials, with a contested treasurer race ending after two ballots. The platform calls for repeal of liquor laws and a constitutional prohibition, supports woman suffrage, and urges labor arbitration. the women’s suffrage plank passed amid a split within the party.

Indianapolis Felix T. McWhirter Indiana Tomlinson Hall McWhirter Homer J. Hall Franklin Sumner W. Haynes Portland Hall Supreme Court H. C.ramsay Fredericksburg Alya BH. Swain Arlington R. Vv. Bing Stato R. L. Lenson Elwood W. A. Bwank Crawfordstille Edward W. Clark A. L. Green Fourdus University J. E. Cowgill W. H. Crowder Sullivan A. K. Starke Rockville Charles Culbertson Shelbyville BR. L. Leason State Superintendent of Public Instruction Grean Green Charles H. Kiracore Huntington Monrose Wayhinger Moore's Hill College Boards of Arbitration B. L. Allen Elizabeth Stanley

A Cure for Headache DaWitt's Little Early Risers Ad

A public notice promotes DaWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for headache biliousness and drowsiness. The pills are described as a tonic and purgative that cleanse and strengthen the system through effects on the liver and bowels. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.

DaWitt Meyer Bros. Co

Foraker Delivers Eulogies on Hanna in Senate Tribute

Washington April 7 The senate spent nearly all its time praising the late Senator Hanna after routine business as Foraker opened with sorrow resolutions. He recalled early bonds formed at the 1884 national convention and noted their friendship endured despite political rivalries, and he contrasted Hanna's genial public life with a fierce, uncompromising independence toward opponents.

Washington Senate Hanns Foraker Hanna Sherman

Notable tribute to Senator Hanna and allyships in battles

Mr Foraker and Mr Fairbanks delivered eulogistic remarks praising Senator Hanna's strength of character, generous friendships, and leadership in politics. They highlighted Hanna's intellect, judgment, and business aptitude while noting a deficiency in scholarship and oratorical gifts. Discussion touched on possible presidential speculation.

St. Hanns Foraker Hannna Hanna Fairbanks Mr. Hanna Senate

Mormon Church Bans Polygamy at Conference

Salt Lake City April 7 The Mormon church renounced plural marriage for a second time, declaring that new polygamous unions are forbidden and violators face excommunication. President Joseph F. Smith and apostles led a reform againstcontinued plural marriages despite prior testimony suggesting support among some church leaders.

Salt Lake Utah Mormon Church Senate Genater Reid Smoot Joseph F. Smith Washington Tabernacle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Smith Francis M. Lyman The Twelve Apostles Brigham H. Roberts Congress Woodruff Church

Death Chant After Indian Train Crash Near Maywood

Sixty three Sioux on a delegation to Washington were in a two train collision west of Maywood Illinois in fog. Three died instantly and twenty were seriously hurt. Chief White Horse and many others suffered fatal or severe injuries as rescuers pulled survivors from wreckage. An Indian death chant followed the tragedy as doctors rushed the injured to Maywood and Chicago hospitals.

Maywood Washington Roosevelt Here Philp Thomas Comelast Big Chief Tutner Boar Annie Gooseface Irs Thomas Comelant Tommy Comelant Sammy Lone Hear Abraham Goodenow Little Elk High Ball William Sitting Bull Sitting Bull Colliafon Passagera White Horse Indiana Weareast Prairin Iron Tail Oregon

Pneumonia cures and a Geneva obituary notice

A medical advertisement by Folsy's Honey and Tar claims to stop coughing forcefully and strengthen lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes. The notice also reports the death of Mrs. George W. Pyle, a prominent Geneva woman, on Tuesday.

Dreier & Bro George W. Pyle Geneva

Auburn Man Held for Murder After Inquest

Auburn Indiana April 7 Coroner Ettinger returns a murder verdict against Frank Foltz in the inquest into the shooting of Edward Swigert on Tuesday night Foltz contends the shot was accidental but the coroner rules murder The inquest concluded shortly before 6 o clock Wednesday evening after a large turnout of residents and officials.

Auburn Ind Ettinger Edward Swigert Frank Foltz

Child dies after swallowing carbolic acid near South Bend

In northern Indiana Helen May Hiser, sixteen months old, took carbolic acid and died. David Felter, a well known Warm saw citizen, died on the street from heart disease. Mrs. Fred Killius of Elkhart was badly injured by a gasoline stove explosion and may not recover. The Ligonsel Democratic caucus nominated Fred Green for mayor and a full slate for city offices.

Helen May Hiser South Bend David Felter Fred Killius Elkhart Ligonsel Fred Green Wright Smith Solomon Henooh William Wandersmith Abe Weimer Harlan Gibson Jacob Sheets Sen. Hanta Albert Weaver Thomas Kelly

Chronic bronchitis cured by Foley's Honey and Tar

Joseph Coffman of Montmorenci Indiana says ten years of chronic bronchitis left him unable to speak above a whisper until he tried Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports miraculous improvement and credits his employer for the recommendation. Many people have since used Foley's Honey and Tar with satisfaction.

Joseph Coffman Montmorenci Ind Foley Dreier & Bro

Foltz Arraigned in Foltz Shooting Murder Case

Foltz pleads not guilty to murder in the Swigert death case after a coroner's jury verdict attributed the fatal wound to a bullet from Foltz's rifle. He is remanded without bond pending a preliminary hearing next week, remaining indifferent and未 willing to discuss the shooting.

Tnesses Swigert Foltz Walter J. E. Pomeroy

Celebrate Appomattox Day in Elektron Hall

Encampment 51 Union Veteran Legion invites all veterans to Appomattox Day celebrations on April 18 featuring a program of patriotic songs and addresses in Elektron Hall.

Union Veteran Legion Elektron

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