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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
7
Emma Baker a 28 year old North East Pennsylvania woman surrendered to Pittsburg police claiming she poisoned William Anderson with a love potion in coffee. She believes Anderson died of blood poisoning after drinking it though authorities expect she may be mentally unbalanced.
Fire Chief Hilbrecht reports 1908 fires caused $129,134 in damages with $127,914 paid in claims, leaving a net loss of $1,220. The Aveline blaze on May 8 caused $67,282 in building damage with $141,000 insured, and the Outfitters’ fire totaled $17,988 with $20,000 insured.
Fort Wayne millers raised flour per barrel from 6.00 to 6.40 and 6.20 to 6.60, boosting current costs by 1.20 compared with last year. Bakers await market shifts and may trim loaf weight rather than raise prices if shortages persist.
James A. Patten, Evanston financier, rode a bold forecast that May wheat would reach 1.25 and more, earning vast paper profits and broad respect in Chicago markets. He emphasizes supply and demand over corners, relies on a wide scouting network, and remains quietly confident as he contemplates further gains.
The Patten family, prominent grain inspectors in Evanston, emphasize honesty and fair dealing in business. They view speculation as inherent in markets yet oppose indiscriminate charity, with Mrs. Patten hosting student receptions at the mansion and George Patten aiding in market strategies to steady prices and prevent a runaway wheat market in Chicago.
Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. faces murder charges for the August 15 killing at the Bar Side Yacht Club. Insanity claims focus on alleged mind instability from wife Claudia Hains and friendship rumors with victim William E. Annis. Jury selection precedes testimony with about fifty defense witnesses summoned.
Detective Lenz arrested Ed ward S. Raymor in Anderson on charges he sold a fake automobile liability indemnity policy to Dr. B. M. Gower. The policy allegedly paid out for injuries but voided liability when a woman drove. A Masillon Ohio HQ letter claims the company does not exist. Dr. Gower was hired as local physician at $200 yearly plus $3 per visit.
Indianapolis reports that gamblers in Washington and Orange counties have ceased activities at French Lick and West Baden. The governor’s office received a letter from Frank H. House ton, Salem prosecuting attorney, acknowledging evidence of gambling and referencing the governor’s inaugural address on enforcing the law.
In South Bend Indiana on April 19 an official Salvation Army family was fined ten days in jail for obstructing traffic on a business corner Saturday evening. The captain Nehemiah Brooks was jailed while his wife and two children had sentences suspended as Mrs. Brooks protested and was escorted from the room by officers.
Congressman Cline arrived in Angola from Washington last Friday for a brief family gathering and spent Saturday in Fort Wayne. He notes little work remains on the Payne tariff bill after its send to the Senate and hopes to see it finalized soon.
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