Fears an empire Hoar speaks on Philippine issue
Senator Hoar warns the United States risks becoming an empire over the Philippine Islands. He argues independence for Filipinos, cites costs of war, and urges maintaining republican principles while offering aid for self rule. He singles out Aguinaldo as brave and insists sovereignty should be earned by consent of the governed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hoat
Hoar
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
Mr. Hoar
Spain
McKinley
Cuba
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Aguinaldo
Kossuth
Dom Paul
Joubert
Emmett
Egmont
Horne
Nathan Hale
Warren
Church of Liberty
Mabini
David
Isaiah
Solomon
Paul
Philippines
Europe
Mexico
Haiti
Randall Wheel Road Race Preparations for Decoration Day
A. L. Randall begins preparations for the annual road race hosted by the Randall Wheel company. The event may be held at Robison Park on the race track, but final arrangements have not been decided yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Randall
Randall Wheel Company
Robison Park
Four Die in Windber Mine Row Slayings Near Johnstown
In Windber near Johnstown Penn April 16 four men were killed and two wounded in a drunken house riot at a mine camp venue known as a speakeasy. An Italian suspect fled after a man matching his description was struck by a train at South Fork this morning. Wounded are Thomas Kipling and Buckwalter. Mrs Sioux and two other women detained as guards tighten around the house. Neighbors report a wild town mood with bloodstains and many rumors about motive and the killer’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Windber
South Fork
Stuex
Berwind-White Coal Company
Altoona
Wedded on Easter in City Ceremony at Home
John L. Sessler and Amelia L. Zimmerman, both of the city, were married at 6 o clock Sunday evening in a ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. A. K. Zartman of Grace Reformed church officiated. Miss Louise Glasencamp and George Zimmerman attended. The wedding party returned to the bride’s parents’ home for an elaborate supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sessler
Amelia L. Zimmerman
A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Louise Glasencamp
George Zimmerman
Coroner’s Verdict on Street Car Fatality
Coroner W. W. Barnett held an inquest into the death of Ray Johnson who was killed by a street car at Broadway and Berry street Saturday morning. Evidence aligned with the Sentinel’s account of the incident and its circumstances.
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W. W. Barnett
Ray Johnson
Broadway
Berry Street
The
Sentinel
Death of Ray Johnson ruled accidental trolley fall
Coroner finds Ray Johnson died by accidentally falling in front of a moving trolley car and the company’s employees are not to blame. Saturday the remains were taken to 5 Boone Street for funeral services at 2 PM. His mother, Mrs Johnson, has been reported slightly improved after a heart condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Johnson
Boone Street
Johnson
South Wayne Residents Plan Meeting Over Saloon Location
Citizens of South Wayne schedule a Thursday evening meeting at the old town hall to protest a saloon site. Steve Hogan has publicly announced plans to seek a license to sell liquor on South Broadway, provoking strong local opposition.
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South Wayne
Old Town Hall
Steve Hogan
South Broadway
Bash Purchases Skelton Grocery Stock for 4600
Charles S. Bash buys the B. W. Skelton Grocery stock along with store fixtures and delivery wagons for 4600 in cash. A third party will assume charge, with Bash saying he acted for that buyer who will arrive soon to take over.
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Charles S. Bash
B. W. Skelton Grocery Company
A. R. Walter
Messrs. Rothschild
Mr. Bush
Mr. Rothschild
Mr. Bash
Bash
Sentinel
Bush
Pastor Ainslie resigns from Plymouth Congregational Church
At Sunday morning service Rev. J. S. Ainslie tendered his resignation and will preach farewell on May 13. He plans to serve at a new Chicago church starting April 29, with May 6 as his first post there. Rev Edwin Bishop of Stafford Springs will fill in and may be called if satisfactory. floral tributes from California contributed by Deacon John Gilbert.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
J. S. Ainslie
Ainslie
Chicago
Edwin Bishop
Stafford Springs
Conn
Bishop
Plymouth Church
California
John Gilbert
Officers in Fort Wayne at missionary society meeting
At the annual Fort Wayne Presbytery missionary society meeting held in Elkhart officers were elected. President Mrs J A P McGaw Fort Wayne. vice president Mrs L M Coffman Lagrange. home secretary Mrs N B Hughes Fort Wayne. foreign secretary Mrs J O Keller Fort Wayne. young people's work Miss Minnie Wilden Goshen. literature Mrs W Root Elkhart. treasurer home Mrs S B Nichols Lima. treasurer foreign Mrs M A Shultze Kendallville. recording secretary Mrs Hatfield Ossian.
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Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the
Fort Wayne
W. Root
Elkhart
Home
8. B. Nichols
Lima
M. A. Shultze
Kendallville
Hatfield
Ossian
Allen Nominated for Governor of Porto Rico
Washington April 16 The president nominated Charles H Allen of Massachusetts to be governor of Porto Rico.
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Washington
Charles H. Allen
Massachusettes
Porto Rico
John Quinlan Suffering Stroke at Sturgis Residence
John Quinlan of 5 Sturgis Street is hospitalized at St Joseph Hospital with paralysis on the right side after a stroke. Family and friends are urged to offer support and prayers during his treatment and recovery.
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John Quinlan
Sturgis Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Tragic Bicycle Crash Claims 13 Year Old Ray Johnson
Ray Johnson aged 13 was struck and crushed beneath street car No. 101 at Berry street and Broadway as he rode with two companions toward downtown. Motorman Elza Powell and Conductor Carman stopped the car quickly but Johnson died at the scene. Coroner Barnett ordered an inquest as witnesses were identified and the family, including a mother near death from heart disease, faced the shock.
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Ray Johnson
Berry Street
Broadway
Young Johnson
Frank Miller
Philip Franzu
Nebraska
West Main Street
Union Street
Berry
Belt Line
South Bound
Elza Powell
C. R. Carman
Johnson
Powell
Carman
Barnett
Peltier
Emmet E. Johnson
Boone Street
Chicago and Erie Railroad
Fort Wayne
Youngest of six dies at 13 near Washington Street
A 13 year old boy, youngest in a family of six, died after two weeks at home by his wife’s bedside. He attended the Washington Street public school and would have turned 14 in June. The article notes he was the first in his family to pass away.
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City
Washington Street
New Rural Mail Route Inaugurated From Fort Wayne
At 7 15 Monday carrier Harry Barthold began the first run of Rural Mail Route No 2 from the Fort Wayne post office. The service extends north and northeast of the city along both sides of the St Joe river reaching Robison park and many farmers. Private mail boxes already line the route and the service is expected to become popular.
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Harry Barthold
Fort Wayne
St. Joe River
Robison Park
Duke D'Arcos Declines Invitation To Manila Celebration
The Spanish minister in Washington, Duke D Arcos, replies to Chicago Mayor Harrison that being invited to the Manila battle anniversary would be an insult as it celebrates the destruction of Spanish ships and deaths of sailors. Harrison apologizes, saying the invitation was sent by mistake and pleads ignorance or carelessness of a clerk.
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Chicago
Harrison
Duke D'Arcos
Washington
Manila
United States
Spain
Japanese Immigrants Arrive in Victoria B C
Japanese influx continues with arrivals on the Rio Jun Maru bringing 800 and the Goodwin 1,100 passengers. The Miles is due with eighty more and Braemer may bring over 700 later this week. Labor leaders oppose the influx while provincial and dominion parliaments lack power to bar Japanese due to Imperial government policy.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Farm House Burned Near Bluffton Road
The Daniel Harber residence south of the city off Bluffton road was destroyed by fire about midnight Saturday. The Harber family escaped with only half-dressed belongings as flames consumed the home. Insurance of 800 dollars will not cover the loss. cause unknown but thought to be a defective flue.
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Daniel Harber
Bluffton Road
Mr. Harber
Senator Hanna Stricken With Grip In Washington
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna returned to Washington from Fort Monroe severely ill with grip and high fever. His physician Dr. Rixby hopes no serious complications develop while acknowledging the illness is serious.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Hanna
Fort Monroe
Rixby
Seidel Plans Brick Store on Harmony Court Front
E Seidel intends to erect a two story brick store facing Harmony court this spring. The building will measure 30 by 70 feet and rise behind the Beidel block. The lower floor will house a store while the upper rooms will be used as a tailoring shop.
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E. Seidel
Harmony Court
Beidel
Supreme Court to Hear Kentucky Governor Dispute April 30
Washington date April 16 The Kentucky governor case and related disputes over governor lieutenant governor and other offices were docketed in the U S Supreme Court. Bruce presented facts and the court set hearing for April 30 with four hours for each side.
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Washington
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Taylor
Beckham
John Marshall
L. H. Carter
Senate
John B. Castleman
Tuo
Bruce
Fined Youths Backed by Sabbath Destruction Charge
Two boys Frank Kress and Roy Hansbach were fined by Mayor Scherer for assault and battery on Charles R. Smith of Wayne township. An affidavit names John Kleemeyer in the assault and another accuses Frank Beckes of selling liquor on Sabbath. The incident occurred Sunday on South Broadway and could have seriously crippled Smith without interference.
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Frank Kress
Roy Hansbach
Scherer
Charles R. Smith
William Smith
Wayne Township
John Kleemeyer
Smith
South Broadway
Emrick
Frank Beckes
Young Men
New History Teacher Arrives to Replace Ill, Miss Kolb
Miss Lucy Nichols of Huntington arrived in the city yesterday to take over history and civil government classes. Miss Kolb is home ill. Nichols, a Indiana University student, was chosen by the university faculty at the Fort Wayne school authorities’ request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Nichols
Huntington
Miss Kolb
Miss Nichols
Indiana University
Fort Wayne
Ex-Auditor Bobilya Improves After Illness
Former auditor L. J. Bobilya of Lakeside, previously confined to bed with a severe grip, shows marked improvement this morning after fears of pneumonia. Conditions are described as very encouraging.
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L. J. Bobilya
Lakeside
Congressman Robinson to Return Home for Fort Wayne Convention
Hon. James M. Robinson will arrive home from Washington Sunday evening and remain in Fort Wayne until after the congressional convention to be held in the city next Tuesday.
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James M. Robinson
Washington
Fort Wayne
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Thomas Jefferson
South America
Aaron Burr
Louis Napoleon
Sedan
Johnstown, PA
John Halverson
Ed P. McCaulley
Gust Grieyback
Samuel Shives
Thomas Kipling
Buckwalter
Skelton Grocery
Tomor
Allen
Way and
D’arcos
Dewey
Arcos
Supreme Court
MR. Bobilya
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