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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
6
A theft aboard a North German Lloyd vessel involved the loss of gold bars valued around 22 000 dollars from the specie room. Two keys secured the strongbox, one held by the chief of security and the other by the purser, with authorities seeking the culprit amid vague leads and claims of potential passenger knowledge.
Gold from National City Bank of New York reportedly worth AE 500,000 was aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Kinison Wilhelm der Grosse when it departed Cherbourg on April 4. Police say no notice of the loss was received. Sealed kegs containing specie are typically stored on board and accounted for at arrival.
An official note reports theft of two bars of sald aboard the Martha Guinn Lisyd steamer Malser Wiliehn dex Cresse during voyage to New York, with a Chelbourg arrival dated April 0. A compact offering 10,000 marks is cited in the context of a reelection bid tied to the time of events.
An April report details a theft aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and the delayed disclosure by authorities. Passengers were landed at Southampton after unclear evidence pointed to theft precluding a clear culprit, with investigation sites at Cherbourg and Lingyptes as authorities pursue leads and possible continental links.
Washington April 11 reports staged trials of a new gun modeled on the French design. The army ordnance board will test the mechanism with components supplied by manufacturers and inventors. Officials say the tests, at Sandy Hook, aim to evaluate performance against existing artillery and strengthen equipment for national defense.
Mrs. Rittentwasn of 184 Last Dowald Street sustained serious injuries when a runaway carriage collided with her vehicle on Terry Street. The horse bolted, tossing the occupant and causing a long rupture in the buggy. Medical attention was soon obtained. The accident occurred near Pearl Street later that day.
The readable portion notes that the public schools at Monina township will close this week due to undetermined causes. No additional details are legible to specify dates, closures, or reasons.
The annual report from the Imperial Society reports a vast conspiracy to destroy Christian missions in Asia, with massacres of missionaries and native converts, widespread looting of churches and homes, and the suppression of scriptures. It highlights alleged plots by foreign officials and widespread retaliation against believers across northern provinces, summing with figures on pages and printing totals.
An article fragment notes a surge in Bible production for the native church. It cites gifts totaling 13,500 complete Bibles with 4,000 copies in press as of Deyeuben 31, contrasting with a 2,000 copy edition a decade earlier, signaling growing demand from local Christians.
A historic notice from Thilianapols on April 10 announces the incorporation of The Zim merman College of Beauty Gudeure at Fort Wayne. Directors listed include A Zimmerman, Hany 8, Ammeramm and Laura Be Zimenq, with intent to advance beauty science and art.
Legal notices from the court show numerous suits and actions including dismissals of the Wat son vs Watson partition suit and the Phomp ron ditch case. Various trustees and representatives contest estates and injunctions while bids are sought for county steel furniture and court house improvements.
Philadelphians discuss the arrest and fine of BT Pennington, a promoter and inventor famed for naming his war automobile. He astonishes locals with the machine and claims the Russian government is in talks to buy it, noting interest in a swift fighting vehicle.
Captain Reese and Captain Reese’s wife arrived in Fort Wayne after two years in the Philippines with the Thirtieth Regiment. They describe wartime service including campaigns on Luzon and at Pasay, the journey home, and plans for future military or civilian work. Reese praises American efforts, notes improving Tayabas province conditions, and recalls family welcome.
A special session of the board of school trustees met to avert a new public library building. They decided architect C. R. Wenterhogg will prepare drawings for a proposed high tech wing while seeking to equip the current library with existing funds, avoiding tax increases.
Jam es M Pathway, brother of the late George M Pullin, delivered a fiery speech denouncing trusts at a meeting held in Hanson Place New York. The gathering, attended by prominent figures, criticized the trust system and called for reform while Rev Shaind Zon and others faced resignations over church alignments and credential issues.
NSW board organized at Tadisnapelis with Superintendent Alexander Tohnann and others attending the first meeting of the new board of trustees at the Indiana Behest for Forbln Minded Youth. Taha BM. Spson elected president, Mrs J. Horner secretary, Ed M. Wilwon treasurer. planned conference with Governor Durbin on school appropriations from the recent session.
A damaged item notes Castoria for infants and children and mentions Port Wayne custody matters involving a child named Frank. It references parental noncompliance and a pledge of care, with unclear sequence of events and a court custody outcome. The fragmentary text limits precise details.
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The Luther an teachers corps gathered in South Bend for reviews of recent work. Members discussed school discipline, classroom methods, and attendance while papers on ender and discipline drew general debate. Officers announced adjournment at 14 80 tomorrow and listed local leaders.
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A garbled roster mix lists names such as Me Polluting Fort Wayne Gentlemen and W Pierce, linking them to local products like Winelow Gnothing Syrup for teething. The piece also mentions New Haven and the Kianp property with Br. Raigher tied to New Baran Cininge works in Fort Wayne, details unclear.
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