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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1911

Page

6

Indianapolis Exposes Dynamite Plot Alleged in Labor Case

Indianapolis officials reveal a two year alleged conspiracy linked to the Iron Workers union to plant eighty dynamite blasts from Springfield to the Pacific coast. J J McNamara, secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, is arrested after explosives are found in a barn near Indianapolis. Detectives seize books and dynamite from the union offices as Burns and local police press the case toward Los Angeles prosecutions.

Indianapolis J. J. McNamara International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers William J. Burns National Erectors’ Association Erectors’ Association United States Springfield Maes Pacific Coast Wain Ryan Association Burns Hyland McNamara Drew Los Angeles International Union W. J. Ford Iron Workers’ Association D. Jones Jones Association of Bridge and Tron Workers Frank M. Ryan John J. McNamara International Structural Iron ‘Workers American Central Life Monument Place New York Los Angeles Times Wiewellyn_ Iron works Collins Indianapoli American Central Life Building J. ‘B. McNamara Detroit Ortle EK McManigal Chicano Bratch The Iron Workers Los Angee

Smith Chapin-Wedding at West Wayne Street Home

Smith and Chapin unite in marriage at the bride’s West Wayne street home with Rev. H B Aster officiating slow Lohengrin measured music and a reception. The couple plans a six week Pacific coast honeymoon then home with the bride’s mother in Fort Wayne.

Artine Chapin California Pmerson M. S. Lyman Kentville Plice Lef St. Louis Redlands Cal A. A. Chapin Judge Chapin Mr. Smith E. C. Smith East Wayne Street New York Wood & Levine

Pacific steamer Asia sinks near Finger Rock

The Pacific Mail steamship Asia sailing from Hong Kong to San Francisco sank off Finger Rock in thick fog. Passengers and mails were saved, aided by Shanghai Liu and America, with Asia's fate confirmed by Yokohama agents. Built 1883, about 5000 tons, commanded by H Gaukroyer.

Tokio Pacific Mail Steamship Asia Hong Kong San Francisco Finger Rock South China Asia Shanghai America Toyo Kisen Company Shanghai Liu Taku Steamship Company Pacific Mail Steamship Line Yokohama H. Gaukroyer Heau Chu Taichan

Man Held in Circuit Court for Forgery in City Case

Albert H Poage secured $10 from Louis Lotker with a blank check turned to show fake payee name and amount. He confessed after arrest by Detective Pappert and faces forgery charges and possible false pretenses.

Albert H. Poage Elmwood Avenue Louis Lother Calhoun Street Tri- State Trust Company Albert H. Harris George P. Dunn Lotker Lakeside Pappert

Bond Holds Morton in Jal City Court

Burglar John Morton faces a $10,000 bond set by Judge J Frank Mungovan in city court on Monday. Police tie Morton to recent home robberies of Dr G W MacCaskel and J K Niezer, with a traveling salesman disguise and a drug habit cited as factors in his crimes. Detective Sergeant Pappert arrested him and recovered the ring. Morton vows to serve time and reform if released, while investigators suspect possible female involvement. Bond aims to keep him jailed until Thursday’s proceedings.

John Morton J. Frank Mungovan Morton G. W. MacCaskel J. K. Niezer Pappert Roussey Line Hotel West Main Street Tie M. W. Tinkham Indiana

Household Culinary Guide with Steak and Sauce Recipes

Readable from the kitchen manuscript, this item lists a thick porterhouse method with Spanish sauce and onion aromatics, plus a casserole finish. It also covers asparagus soup, apple omelet, barbecued shad, split pea soup, potato and leek soup, and apricot tapioca with method notes and optional cream.

Springfield township Sunday school convention in Harlan

Next Sunday at the Methodist Protestant church in Harlan the Springfield township Sunday school convention will be held. The program runs 1:30 PM to 8:15 PM with devotional exercises, special music, and general discussions led by local pastors and educators, including C. G. Gorrell EB Carrington and Prof F L Smith.

Harlan Springfield Township Geo. W. Snyder Salvation of Souls C. G. Gorrell EB. C. Carrington East Springfield M. P J. G. Mack B.S Goldie Hobbs F. L. Smith

Judge jails man for vagrancy in city court clash

Mart Mungovan was jailed for fifteen days on vagrancy charges after court confusion over his name. He claimed origins in Ireland while the judge hinted at a possible family link. Police rounded up about a dozen vagrants as officers sought details on found pocket knives and watches.

Mart Mungovan J. Frank Mungovan County Claire Ireland Earl Merriman James Snyder Jesse Poorman Lafayette Street Joe Brennan Akron Onlo George Lang Ed Smith Lang South Bend Smith

Grasp of Live Wire Leaves Miller Burned but Safe

Tony Miller a traction company lineman living at 1313 Polk Street grasped a live wire on a pole at Clay and Washington Streets late Monday afternoon. He suffered burns to his hands but was not seriously injured after Henry Parnin cut the wire with insulated pliers and lowered him to the ground. Miller was treated by Dr. Schilling and returned home.

Tony Miller Polk Street Traction Company Clay Washington Streets Henry Parnin Miller Parnin Schilling

St. Pauls Festival Opens With Strong Turnout

The spring festival at St Mayl s Catholic church opened successfully Monday evening with a large crowd and many attractions. Booths were nicely decorated and hosted by poised ladies as an orchestra provided music. The festival runs each evening this week to raise funds for the church.

St. Mayl’s Catholic Ame

Commotion After Police Fire Shots At Suspect

Captain Martin Rundell and a squad of police fired four shots Monday night to stop John Johnson who fled from a Barthold Street home. Johnson, a Black man, is accused of beating two women named Lobert and Madden. He escaped along West Main Street despite the auto patrol and pursuit.

Martin Rundell John Johnson Jackson Main Streets Auto Patrol Johnson Lobert Madden Barthold Street West Main Street

Modest Demand Seeks Billion-Dollar Patent Suit

Elbert R. Robinson of Chicago files a suit in the United States Court of Claims seeking one billion dollars from the government. He alleges patent infringements on an electrical signal system granted to him. Robinson's attorney will argue his case when it comes up.

Washington Elbert R. Robinson Chicago United States Court of Claims Robinson

Presbyterian delegates chosen for Atlantic City assembly

Fort Wayne Presbytery delegates elected at Ligonier sessions include Rev. T. B. Terhune as ministerial delegate and Mr Myers as lay delegate. Dr. Geo B Stemen named alternate but will attend as regular delegate pending Columbia City adjournment. John F Burns ordained and to lead Goodland Indiana church. Next week Rev Alexander to join Presbytery at Columbia City.

Fort Wayne Ligonier General Assembly Presbyterian Church Atlantic City T. B. Terhune Huntington Myers Geo. B. Stemen Stemen Columbia City H. B. Master N. C. Shirey John F. Burns Ind Chicago Theological Seminary Alexander

Children Enjoy Auto Ride Parade in North Manchester

North Manchester Indiana April 25 63 car owners and drivers took school children on a long Saturday afternoon auto parade and ride planned by local car owners with many others joining in.

North Manchester Ind

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