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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1904
Page
8
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Emmaus German Lutheran Church celebrated its third anniversary of dedication by raising 2200 dollars in cash and pledges to pay off the remaining indebtedness. The morning service overflowed with attendees as Rev. Wambhaganes led a sermon and appeal for funds. An evening union service with Emanuel and Redeemer congregations featured Rev. Theodore John and a Hallelujah chorus by a double quartet from Birmingham schools.
Otis Peeters a thirteen year old is arrested at Monticello Indiana on a charge of attempting to wreck a Panhandle track by placing ties on the line. A railroad detective made the arrest. He sought a reward by informing the station agent after laying the ties. He had been adopted by William Peeters of Mississippi but returned to Monticello and rode freight trains home. He is bound over to the White County circuit court after failing to post bond.
The Reformed church Orphans' home may delay the new school and dormitory after $15,000 was set aside. Plans cost nearly $20,000 and funds aren’t available for months, so work likely postponed until next spring. Gen Thomas J Brady, brother-in-law of Mrs R C Bell of this city, died in New York Saturday. Foley's Kidney Card is advertised. Sold by Droter & Bro.
The Associated Press reports that mediation talks in the Russo Japanese War failed. The emperor and imperial family reject intervention, opting to continue the war to victory. King Edward and King Christian of Denmark sought to end bloodshed but were ignored. Congressional action and state Republican conventions unfold with nominations for governor and other offices.
The Penfield reception committee gains a strong lineup led by Robert I. Hanna as chair. Lieut Gov Gilbert and others pledge robust support with Fort Wayne and Auburn figures present. Rumors of Gilberts resignation speculated after a morning paper interview irked him, while Col Foster and others arrive. Anxiety over Ebner Leonard’s health unsettles Penfield supporters.
Senator Fairbanks arrived in Indianapolis at noon to attend the Republican state convention opening tomorrow. State Chairman Goodrich will preside over the convention and oversee the committees on organization reports.
River rises worry residents as Hill river climbs 12 inches overnight and reaches 16 feet above low water at Lexington Missouri on April 25. Heavy rains persist and concerns grow over rapid flood development. Des Moines and Raccoon rivers also swell after twenty hours of rain, raising fears of new floods.
In Fort Scott Kansas on April 25 officials report Marmaton and Mill Creek tributaries swelling rapidly. All night pickets guarded dangerous locations to keep residents safe.
Chattanooga druggist Rott J. Miller reports Foley's Honey and Tar has greater merit than any other cough syrup and that sales exceed all other cough syrups combined. Sold by Dreier and Bro.
A Washington report states new rural service starts June 1 in Indiana. Spencer Owen county route 8 runs 17 miles serving 445 people. Winamac Pulaski county routes 4 5 and 6 cover 61 miles serving 1,490 residents. Rural carriers named Amboy Robert Godson Clay City Tesse Allen.
James B. Sheehan and Tillie M. Schmidt wed recently along with Frank B. Case and Mary E. Sessler. John Wiedemann pairs with Mians Bosk. Edward Ehinger and Emma Diebold unite. William Bunck and Louise Schroeder are a couple in the records.
In Belleville Illinois circuit court Mike alias Duck Roach and George A Clegg were sentenced to nine nine and seventy years respectively for the murder of street car conductor John Keith on June 2 1903. After arrest Cincinnati authorities attempted extradition for theft, but they were held. Keith was shot while resisting them and Roach wounded Detective Fahey during the arrest.
Captain Carrow and twenty seven French crew of the Union were rescued by the Haverford after days at sea. The ship sprang a leak during a fishing voyage from Liverpool to Philadelphia in early April, leaving the crew exhausted and stranded until a tramp steamship appeared on April 19.
A flood of notices from Allen County editors announces candidacies for county and state offices. Names include Jacon Lynz Albert J Black Henry J Hogus Aaron M Reicheluerfer George H Viberg Edwin W Miller and others, all subject to the Democratic nominating convention and its decisions in June 1904.
Announcement by Dr A J Kesler and Dr A K Hammond seeking the Democratic nomination for coroner of Allen County. Both declare candidacy subject to the Democratic nominating convention proceedings on June 11, 1904.
Farmers in Kosciusko county report a total wheat crop failure. The item notes regional agricultural distress and implies broader crop trouble across northern Indiana.
A sensational notice touts Dr Charles Zimmerman of Fort Wayne as having perfected a home treatment that cures consumption in all cases within his reach. It claims hundreds of previously fatal patients were saved and urges readers to request testimonials and information by writing to Dr Zimmerman & Co Fort Wayne.
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