Court Martial Ordered for Gen Jacob H Smith in Samar
Manila reports a court martial for General Jacob H Smith commander on Samar with Generals Wheaton Summer Bell and Bisbee on the panel. Judge advocate Major Harvey Carbaugh leads the case charged with conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Trial set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
United States
Samar
Lloyd Wheaton
Samuel S. Summer
James M. Bell
Wm. Hi. Bisbee
Chambers McKibbin
Wm. A. Rafferty
Wm. E. Dougherty
Alfred C. Markley
Jesse M. Lee
Harvey ©. Carbaugh
Charles A. Woodruff
General Smith
Water Cure Details in Philippines Inquiry Hearings
Senate Philippines investigation resumes as Grover Flint testifies about water cure used by Macabebe scouts to extract gun locations. He cites twenty cases, some villagers harmed, and notes deaths alleged. method involved burning villages to force displacement under authority he associates with Weyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Islands
Grover Flint
Cambridge
Mass
Thirty-fifth Volunteer Infantry
Macabehbes
United States Army
Flint
Senator Culberson
Cuba
Weyler
Hugo Klix Located After Two-Year Police Inquiry
The Sentinel reports Hugo Klix has been found and is resting in a cemetery where he has slept since the early seventies. He came to Fort Wayne after the Civil War and once ran a queens ware shop on Columbia Street beside J. G. Thieme's clothing store. He married a woman named Deininger. Ulrich Deininger of Decatur is her brother, while Mrs. Ball, a grocer near Main and Broadway, is her sister. The inquiry arose due to property left by relatives who died in Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Klix
Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Queensware
Columbia Street
J. G. Thieme
Deininger
Ulrich Deininger
Decatur
Ball
Fire Tragedy Claims Child in Monterey House Blaze
A fire swept the Monterey five story apartment at 95 Thirty ninth street destroying the building. Several persons were badly burned and a young girl died in the blaze that broke out last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Monterey
Thirty-ninth Street
Supreme Court Validates Reserve Clause in La Joie Case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the Court of Common Pleas in Napoleon La Joie v. Philadelphia National League Club, upholding the reserve clause in National League contracts. La Joie, formerly with the NL club, joined the Philadelphia American League for 1901 and 1902, prompting the suit led by Treasurer John S. Rogers. The ruling could affect all players under the reserve rule now in the American League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas No. 5
Napoleon la Joie
National League Baseball Club
la Joie
Philadelphia Baseball Club
John S. Rogers
Woman sustains broken nose in sidewalk accident
Mrs. N. J. Bernard of 210 Brackenridge street was injured Saturday evening on Calhoun street in front of the Commercial hotel after tripping on an obstruction and falling face down. Her nose was broken, glasses shattered with glass embedded in her face, and she suffered facial bruises before Dr. J. D. Chambers treated her at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Bernard
Brackenridge Street
Calhoun Street
Commercial Hotel
Presbytery Opens Spring Session At Third Church
Fort Wayne presbytery begins its spring meeting at Third Presbyterian church with delegates from nine counties. Rev. Thomas G. Pearce of Ligonier preaches tonight and will be succeeded as moderator at the business session. Temporary clerks to be chosen and the arrangement committee report will be read. Tomorrow Rev. James B. Ehle will speak on evangelistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Third Presbyterian Church
Thomas G. Pearce
Ligonier
James B. Ehle
Assembly Evangelistic Committee
Emmaus Lutheran marks first church anniversary
Emmaus Lutheran congregation celebrated the first anniversary of its church dedication with special services. Rev. Wambsganss preached in the morning to a large crowd. Prof. Konow led an afternoon children's service. Rev. dlaus of Bethlehem Lutheran church spoke at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmaus Lutheran
Wambsganss
Konow
Dlaus
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pulpit Occupied as Special Music Edges Evening Service
The service featured a mixed choir with men and women and children providing special music. Collections for the day totaled over $250.
Labor Delegates Target Meat Prices Beef Trust Also Seeks Tariff Removal
Delegates to the Central Labor union in Boston adopted resolutions calling out six firms in the meat and provision business as a beef trust and urging the US attorney general to compel them to stop the alleged unfair practices. They also urge Congress to pass a bill removing the tariff on fresh meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Central Labor Union
Organized Labor
The
Beef Trust
United States
Death comes in his saloon Henry Breen dies suddenly
Henry Breen proprietor of a Calhoun street saloon died suddenly in his place of business at about eight o clock Monday morning. Coroner and doctors attributed death to gastritis and enteritis caused by alcoholism after post mortem findings. Breen, about thirty nine, lived on Bass street with several relatives and had a history as a railroad brakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Breen
Calhoun Street
Pennsylvania Tracks
Thomas Taylor
Mr. Breen
Mr. Taylor
James Ward
Mr. McNally
Peter Michael
Petgen
Nieschang
Bass Street
Wabash
New Mexico
Fort Wayne
Rome City
Brewing Company
Breen
Senate Passes River and Harbor Bill and Reopens Philippine Measure
In the Senate today the river and harbor bill was passed and consideration of the Philippine government bill was resumed. The chamber moves to address the broader governance framework for the Philippines as part of its legislative agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Cadet James Willson Wins Four Events at Naval Academy Field Day
Cadet James Willson of Annapolis Naval Academy won the 100 yard dash 220 yard dash and broad jump at the academy field day on Saturday earning all round honors. Willson, son of M S Willson of the Electric works, is well known in athletic circles and holds several city records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Willson
Annapolis Naval Academy
M. S. Willson
The
Electric Works
Willson
Marriage Licenses Reported for Multiple Couples
Several couples obtained marriage licenses including William F Hockemeyer and Rosena Meyer Edward M Etchey and Celia Henninger William S Compton and Rosena Schell Noah Amstutz and Millie Knight John E McNeal and Della A Barker Burt Dewitt and Laura Kramer Louis A Grodman and Mary Parker Charles L Braithwaite and Florence M Misner Louis Heidbrink and Johanna Bodhe Harry Durnell and Mary E Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Hockemeyer
Rosena Meyer
Edward M. Etchey
Celia Henninger
William S. Compton
Rosena Schell
Noah Amstutz
Millie Knight
John E. McNeal
Della A. Barker
Burt Dewitt
Laura Kramer
Louis A. Grodman
Mary Parker
Charles L. Braithwaite
Florence M. Misner
Louis Heidbrink
Johanna Bod
Wright Family Relocates to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Frank D Wright and their children have moved to Los Angeles California to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Wright
Los Angeles
Cal
Earthquake Ravages Two Guatemalan Cities
An earthquake devastates two cities in Guatemala with extensive casualties. Officials report hundreds killed and hundreds more injured as rescue teams search collapsed structures in Quezaltenango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Guatemala's Second City Suffered Major Quake Damage
A Guatemala City dispatch reports three quakes Friday night leveled Quesaltenango, the second city of 25,000, and destroyed Amatitlan. Up to 500 rumored deaths in Quesaltenango. telegraph lines down, aftershocks continue across the Cordillera from Amatitlan to Quesaltenango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Quesaltenango
Guatemala
Amatitlan
Guatemala City
Herald
Republic
Cordillera
Riverside Addition Tract Sits North of State School
The Riverside addition tract, formerly the Evans farm, lies along the St. Joe river north of the state school, indicating a planned development area. The description points to a riverfront location likely to influence nearby land use and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Evans
St. Joe River
First Visitors At Park On Open Car Trolley Run
John Tompkins led a forty strong trolley party to Robinson Park on Sunday afternoon. The group danced and boated during the picnic in the pavilion before returning to the city. Luncheon was served midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tompkins
Robinson Park
Portrait of Hal Mculloch on New Twenty Dollar Note
A Fort Wayne note issue highlights the portrait of Hugh McCulloch on the first new twenty dollar national bank note. The late treasury secretary and Fort Wayne financier is depicted from a circa 1869 image. The release also features a ten dollar note with McKinley and notes on bank charter renewals and future issuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Hugh McCulloch
Treasury
McCullogh Owas
Citzen
Fort Wayne
Charles McCulloch
Hamilton National Bank
National Suffolk Bank
Boston
McCulloch
Tazewell National Bank
Tazewell
McKinley
Hirst National
Wolf & Dessauer Gift Week Reaches Record Total
The Wolf and Dessauer dry goods firm completed its sixth annual gift week raising 148.50 for Allen county orphans homes including St. Vincent's, the Reformed, and the Allen county homes. Proceeds will be shared equally among the three homes. The event, praised by Mrs. Wolf, surpassed previous years and solidified the charitable tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf & Dessauer
Allen County
St. Vincent’s
The
Reformed
Nent
Wolf
Sentinel
Sam Wolf
M. E. Dessauer
Fair at St Marys school hall closes after strong turnout
The St Marys school hall fair closed Saturday night with the largest crowd since opening. The $500 lot donated by Senator S B Fleming was won by Miss Theresa Bott. Several contests were decided and receipts exceed $6 000, enough to liquidate the school debt and leave a handsome balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
S. B. Fleming
Theresa Bott
Atlantic steamship lines merge to form new $150 million company
New Jersey incorporation planned for the Atlantic steamship control group with a capital around 150 million dollars. An underwriting syndicate based on 100 million dollars in stock and 44 million in 4 1/2 percent bonds mirrors the United States Steel setup. The syndicate, extended beyond May 15, is said to take first profits as an assessment on the shipping deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Steamship Lines
New Jersey
Journal of Commercce
United States Steel Corporation
Robbed Saloon at Jefferson and Alhohn Streets
Fred Oetting owner of a downtown saloon on Jefferson and Alhohn streets reports a theft of about 15 dollars and several cigars and portable articles. The thief known only as Bill remained at large, likely departed for other fields while Oetting was away Sunday. police notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Oetting
Jefferson and
Alhohn Street
Bill
Oetting
Bundled Robbers Strip Woman of $400 in Brazil Indiana
Mrs. James Baxter, wife of the Decker hotel proprietor, was seized by three men in a side street and carried to an alley where her clothing was cut away to seize a purse containing $400. The attackers fled, she was gagged and released, and a posse of fifty men hunts the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
James Baxter
Decker Hotel
League's Union Service At Wayne Street M E Church
All Epworth Leagues in the city unite in a service at Wayne Street M E church Sunday evening May 11 at 6 o'clock for the society anniversary. The program includes representatives from each league and the union meeting is expected to be large and interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Wayne Street
M. E
Kesler and Mrs Baker Marry in Sandusky Ceremony
Dr. A. J. Kesler of this city wed Mrs. Ella Pontius Baker of Sandusky Ohio in a Sunday ceremony in Sandusky. They honeymoon in Decatur Illinois and will reside at 203 East Williams Street upon returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kesler
Ella Pontius Baker
Sandusky
Ohio
Decatur, Ill
East Williams Street
Riverside Land to Auction Ninety Six One Acre Lots
The Riverside Land company will auction ninety six one acre lots on May 10. Bidders will compete for a shoreline parcel set for sale and the event promises clear titles and immediate possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Land Company
Plating new addition by Gesaman and partners on West Main
Messrs E R Gesaman H C Schrader W A Kelsey and Harry Prentiss have purchased land on the south side of West Main street west of Swinney park. It has been platted into twenty six lots and will be known as Gesaman's addition. The land was part of the Neff estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. E. R. Gesaman
H. C. Schrader
W. A. Kelsey
Harry Prentiss
West Main Street
Swinney Park
Gesaman
Neff
Seventy-Five Dead in Pittsburg Steamer Fire Disaster
The City of Pittsburg burned at Ogden's Landing between Cairo and Paducah. About 150 aboard with roughly half lost, many women and children among the casualties. Survivors faced exposure and shock as crews battled flames and attempted rescues amid chaos. Captain J. M. Phillips and Chief Clerk Dana Scott could not explain the fire. insulation or exposed electric wires are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ill
Pittsburg
Ogden’s Landing
Paducah
Phillips
J. M. Phillips
Dana Scott
Archer Allen
Kilgore
Holliday Hotel
Local Briefs From City Health To Sports Moves
New scarlet fever cases appear at 1920 Hugi street and 1231 Staphlet street. Ed Rover of Howell and Rumsey streets is a patient at St. Joseph hospital with appendicitis. Mrs. Henry Kruse moves home from Hope hospital to 1221 Ohio street. Dave Jones of 246 Hoagland avenue ill with typhoid pneumonia after returning from Chicago. Charles Duncan Allen, former organist, now at Trinity church in Atchison Kansas. Frank Evans buys Patrick Ryan property on East Wayne street for 2150 dollars with plans for improvements and a modern flat. A lad on Brandriff street injured by a flying cinder. Dr Van Buskirk says not dangerous. Charles Mahan may captain New Haven base ball team and seek barber job in Saginaw. will seek release. Rev J S Rosener of Glenville and Albert Gehring of Cleveland visit St Johns Reformed Church. Gehring, a Democrat, school officer, mother donated 1000 dollars to local Orphans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugi Street
Staphlet Street
Ed Rover
Howell and
Rumsey Streets
St. Joseph Hospital
Henry Kruse
Hope Hospital
Ohio Street
Dave Jones
F. L. Jones
Hoagland Avenue
Chicago
Charles Duncan Allen
Trinity Episcopal
First Baptist Churches
Atchison, Kan
Trinity Church
Frank Evans
Patrick Ryan
East Wayne Street
Evans
Schlink
Brandriff Street
van Buskirk
Charles Mahan
New Haven
Mahan
J. S. Rosener
Glenville
Albert Gehring
Cleveland
John Bosch
St. John’s Reformed Church
Gehring
The
Reformed Church
Labor Fair Opens at Randall Hall With Large Crowd
The Trades and Labor council sponsored fair at Randall hall opened last evening drawing a large crowd. The hall glowed with attractive displays as the Wayne Tent band played and Prof. Mest and Miss Mamie Fink presented specialities. Dancing followed after 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Hall
Trades and Labor Council
Wayne
Mest
Mamie Fink
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Gen. Smith
Major Waller
James L. Grimstead
Grimstead
W. H. Shambaugh
West Berry Street
Mr. Shambaugh
L. P. Drayer
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Presbytery
Denly
Jim Willson
He, Harry
Durnell and
Mary E. Christie
Hal M’culloch
Financier
League's Union Service
City
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