Hasenfuss Trial Proceeds with Read Witnesses
The Hasenfuss trial resumes with twelve hours of testimony from witnesses identical to the first trial. Notable moments include Mrs Mat tie Woods crying under cross examination and Lowise Vieland’s prior letters read by prosecutors due to an absent witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iasenfuss
Mattie Woods
Nee Chambers
Henry Colerick
Lowise Vieland
Doughman
Hasenfuss
Virginia
Milwaukee
Doctors Submit Evidence In Hasenfuss Murder Trial
The second trial of Mrs. Hasenfuss for Carl Westenfeld’s alleged murder moved faster than expected as Dr. Daemling testified arsenic poisoning caused Westenfeld’s death. He noted similar symptoms in Hasenfuss’s adopted daughter Tootsey and described prior examinations and stomach analyses. The defense sought part of the stomach. the entire specimen had been destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasenfuss
Carl Westenfeld
Daemling
O’rourke
Henry Harkenrider
Westenfeld
Blum
Dr. Drayer
Trial progresses rapidly in Westenfeld case hearing
The trial focused on physician testimony about the stomach analysis of Carl Westenfeld. Witnesses including Vanderkleed Heiney Barnett Orr Barra Westenfeld and Waltemath described arsenic poisoning signs and handwriting questions. Prosecutor plans rebuttal. defense foresees similar timing with defendant's testimony possible. A verdict may come by next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughman
Morris
Little “Tootsey
Hasenfuss
Noted murder case against Mrs Hasenfuss in Westenfeld death
State presents all original evidence in the case against Mrs Mattie Hasenfuss for Carl Westenfeld's alleged murder. Defense began presenting testimony after Ferdinand Salge testified. Mrs Sarah Krieg testified on Friday about her time at the Hasenfuss home and the plan to be paid within 50 dollars for assistance surrounding Westenfeld's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasenfuss
William Westenfeld
Carl Westenfeld
Mattie Woods
Chambers
Hasenfaas
John C. Woods
Henny C. Rippe
Westenfeld
Mgr. Rippe
Mattie Hasenfuss
Ferdinand Salge
Sarah Krieg
Mrs. Krieg
Re. Hasenfuss
Carl Westen
Witnesses Testify in Hasenfuss Case Trial Proceedings Continue
Testimony covers Babb denial of prior statements, Schuhler and Pickerel accounts involving arsenic, and Schuhler’s mug observations at the Westenfeld home. Defense notes inconsistencies with grand jury testimony as Judge O Rourke adjourns until Monday with jurors under guard.
Bible–wed preacher causes family rift and divorce
In Bellesville Ohio Ti April 21 Mrs Ledelia Haney left to wed Rev John Hobbs in Cincinnati after a revival. She leaves seven children aged from 5 to 21. Her eldest Georgia challenged the move with scripture quotes but authorities note Hobbs had a prior divorce and Mrs Haney also sued for divorce.
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Bellesville
Ledelia Haney
Cincinnati
John Hobbs
Georgia
Haney
Hobbs
Noted Figure Faces Possible Reprisals
Fragmentary text hints at a figure who may be aware of events but indifferent to them. The note suggests potential retaliation or repercussions without detailing specifics. No names or places are provided in the readable portion.
US presses for action over sultan threat in Philippines
A Washington dispatch warns that Turkey may react to a US ultimatum over a $100,000 claim, while noting 350,000 Mohammedans in the Philippines could rally to the sultan. The piece discusses potential Filipino unrest, treaty implications, and the risk to American missions under Ottoman laws.
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New York
The
Tribune
Washington
Ali Ferrond Bey
United States
State Department
Turkey
Philippines
Sulu
Luzon
Decatur
United States stance on Armenia indemnities urged abroad
In Constantinople on April 19, the firmness of the United States government over Armenian losses and massacres is praised by political and commercial circles. Officials hope Washington maintains its demand as the sure path to success, with powers urged to back indemnities and higher duties. Negotiations on indemnity run in Washington due to Minister Strauss present. earlier.
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Constantinople
United States
Armenia
Washington
Strauss
Lloyd C. Griscom
Runaway Farm Team Scrambles in Hoagland Streets
A farm team from William Minnich of Hoagland bolted along Lakeside and East Columbia streets after a street car startled them. They dashed eastward at high speed until the wagon’s tongue struck a telegraph pole at Lafayette street. Harness tore and separated. the wagon suffered minor damage.
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William Minnich
Hoagland
Columbia Street
Lafayette Street
Greenick Wedding Notice and Homecoming Details
Decoration notes describe lilies of the valley and maidenhair ferns with Easter lilies and palms in the parlor. Seidel served the wedding supper. Mr and Mrs Greenick left for Cleveland and other eastern cities and will be at home at 245 East Wayne street upon return.
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Seidel
Greenick
Cleveland
East
Wayne Street
Florence Keller Wins At New Haven Oratorical Contest
At the W C T U convention in New Haven Florence Ainsworth Keller eight daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Keller 155 West Wayne St won the medal in a Demorest oratorical contest among four contestants ages sixteen fourteen thirteen and eight Her subject was Noble Christian Womanhood and she studies elocution with Miss Weingardner.
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New Haven
Florence Ainsworth Keller
W. G. Keller
West Wayne Street
Weingardner
Protest Against Saloon Sparks United Action in South Wayne
Residents of South Wayne rally to block saloon licenses on South Broad Street. A large meeting at South Wayne hall forms an organized committee, renounces fake German advertisements, and adopts resolutions to file petitions, push for stricter laws, publish applications in English and German, pursue damages, hire a detective, and back persistent remonstrance against future licenses.
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South Wayne
South Broadway
United Action
Steven Hogan
South
T. J. Kucher
Sixth Ward
Stenner-Greenick Wedding At Breen Home
At the Breen residence Thursday evening, Miss Odelia Stenner wed Charles W Greenick. Rev. August Lange officiated with few relatives present. Miss Clara Stenner and Charles Seabold assisted. four ribbon bearers included Louise Bush Edith Beake Maud Bower and May Lohman. Louise Meyer played the wedding match. bride wore white crepe de chine with lace.
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W. P. Breen
Fort Wayne to Erect Root Memorial Building Downtown
Plans advance for a new Root memorial building in Fort Wayne. Architect Alfred Grindle will design a six story brick structure with Bedford stone and terra cotta facade on East Berry Street between the New Aveline hotel and Pixley-Longe block. Construction by the Ewing Sweetser estate aims for occupancy in early fall, featuring modern business facilities and elevators. Charles Kranz at Bowser works is ill at home on Thomas Street.
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Fort Wayne
Roct Memorial
East Berry Street
Aveline
Pixley-Longe
Court House
Alfred Grindle
Ewing-Swedtsir Estates
Mary Ewing
Miss Sweetser
Root
L. B. Root
Rurode Dry Goods Company
Grindle
New York
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Treide
Drayer
Bud Sweringen
Vanderkleed
Purdue University
Bender
Frasenfuss
Lawrence Heiney
C. BE. Barnett
C.W. Orr
Joseph Barra
Mattie
Babb
Fred Schuhler
Kendallville
New Avenine
Randall
Young Schuhler
Ella Pickerel
Grand Rapids
John Hasenfuss
Laura Schuhler
Theodore Thorward
Rome City
Judge Vesey
Dr. Thomas
Dean
Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties, W. Y
Sultan
Florence Keller
South Wayneites
DR. Miles
Esex Down
Middleburg
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Eckhart, Ind
Stenner-Greenick
Fine New Business
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Ture
Ewing
Sweetser Estate
NEW Aveline Hotel
Charles Kranz
Thomas Street
Mr. Kranz
Bowser Works
New Quaker City
Oak Lawn
Ms. Smith & CO
Calhoun
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