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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
5
Henry Heitwinkel, 96, the oldest Fort Wayne volunteer firefighter, died suddenly at 9:15 am Saturday at his daughter Mrs Michael Conners home 501 Masterson avenue after a paralysis strike. He had served before the era of paid firefighters.
Henry Heitwinkel longtime Fort Wayne volunteer fireman died at age 96 after a sudden illness. Born February 14 1815 in Muenster Germany he arrived in Fort Wayne in 1840 and helped build the city. He held memberships in Anthony Wayne and Hermans fire companies and was a pioneer member of St Marys Catholic Church. Heoutlived his wife Anna and was survived by daughter Mrs Conners five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Marys Church.
Fire on the ground floor of the Massachusetts statehouse restaurant caused smoke and water damage before firefighters contained the blaze. Early reports say the damage was not heavy and the building was saved from further harm.
Washington April 15 Representative Hayes introduces a bill to apply existing Chinese exclusion rules to Japanese Koreans Tartars Malays Afghans East Indians Lascars Hindoos and all Mongolian or Asiatic races. Those in the United States must obtain a certificate of residence within two years or face arrest and deportation. bill referred to foreign affairs.
Washington reports President Taft may become a frequent weekend traveler if Congress stays in session through hot weather. He hopes for vacation time at the Beverly cottage with trips from Washington to Boston and Beverly when possible. Mrs Taft will join in Beverly late June.
The movement in Guerrero is led by Senorita Margarita Neri daughter of General Canuto Neri who died after deserting the government She is wealthy with French securities hidden abroad and commands a rebel band of about 700 followers known as La Neri The elder Neri left Margarita in a convent in Chilpancingo at his death
Ruth Mantha faced a drunkenness charge after a claim of rubbing five cents’ worth of alcohol on her head a week earlier. A second woman named Josephine Barnes, found by Spy Run bridge, admitted mixing morphine with alcohol and received twenty days due to a prior conviction. Stieferwald Struck Mother saw William Stiegerwald sentenced to ten dollars for assault on Eva Stiegerwald, with an appeal. Pat Campbell jailed on public intoxication, Henry Besancon let go after a domestic dispute, and several others were fined or dismissed for related offenses.
Manila reports Lieut. Walter H. Rodney of the Second United States Cavalry slain by a Juramentado in the Au gur barracks in Mindanao. The killer, a Moro pledging religious duty, struck Rodney as he moved through the streets. Rodney, a California native, was 32 and had recently been promoted. The article explains Juramentados engage in ritual killing to free debt bondage, with Panditas urging the act and promising paradise.
Adrian C Josy obituary service in Toledo draws a large crowd of Free Masons and baseball figures from Cleveland and Detroit. The Cleveland pitcher Josy is honored as the Detroit club players refuse to play, urging attendance at the funeral. a players meeting leads to a game cancellation after a written ultimatum to owners.
Washington reports that the duras loan treaty will be sent back to the foreign relations committee for extra session review. Opposition rests on committee personnel changes to allow new members to study the convention before ratification. Chairman Cullom believes ratification will occur this session.
A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Gollmer at 417 Wildwood avenue brings joy to five families. Grandparents on both sides include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brudi of Wells street and Mr. and Mrs. Gollmer of Swinney avenue, with great grandparents on both sides, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brudi of New Haven and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hohnhaus of Wall street. The baby’s mother was formerly Miss Matilda Brudi.
Washington April 15 federal office holders are prohibited from acting as delegates to conventions that nominate a candidate for president or any other elective office by a bill introduced today by Representative Richardson of Alabama.
Noble chapter 122 O E S in Kendallville Ind prepares for a special meeting tomorrow with several candidates to be initiated Grand matron Mrs Blanche Regett of Fowler will attend and be a guest of Mrs G W Hartsuch A social time and refreshments follow the initiation
Col Roosevelt lauds Senator La Follette and the Wisconsin progressive effort during a joint legislative session in Madison. He notes the movement’s impact on political, social, and economic development and praises the state’s leadership and progress. Roosevelt arrives by Northwestern train to be hosted by Gov McGovern and addressed university students at the gymnasium.
In Columbia City Indiana on April 17 work began on the cinder track at the high school grounds with a large student turnout. Forty loads of cinders were dumped for the runway donated by Mr Warren via the Clugston hotel haulage. Completion is expected in a week to ten days with an inter class track meet planned by mid month.
The statement from McCormick, head of the Reaper Trust, signals a new witness ready to corroborate the Lorimer story and the $100,000 linkage, tying to the Funk matter at Har.
Hartford City and Montpelier Eagles lodges arrange a joint memorial on May 21. Graves in Hartford City I O O F cemetery will be decorated in the morning, and in Montpelier Cemetery in the afternoon with Rev. Thomas H. Kuhns of Indianapolis delivering the address at the Baptist church.
Huntington council committee plans a May 1 visit to Indianapolis Muncie and Lafayette to inspect crematories. Dr Frost leads the group to gain knowledge for selecting a crematory plant for Huntington.
A canary bird escaped to the sheriff’s office, prompting a deputy incident. Sheriff Barney Schoenfeld reports the small intruder caused a brief disturbance by pecking at glass as it flew into the building.
Preparations for the Easter dance by the Elks in Kendallville Indiana are rapidly nearing completion. The event will be held tomorrow night in the Elks club rooms in the new Keller building and is expected to be one of the season's most brilliant social successes.
David Jayne Hill of Rochester New York resigns as U S ambassador to Germany with resignation accepted by President Taft He will remain at Berlin until July 1 1910 to ease the transition Hill has served twelve years in the State Department and prior posts included minister to Switzerland and the Netherlands No reason is given for the resignation and officials decline to discuss it publicly
William Green Jr a long time Vincennes resident reaches age ninety nine born in England on April 1 1812 and came to the United States at age 17 he has lived in Vincennes since 1831 and remains in good health today in an early 19th century notice from Indiana.
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