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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
10
The Coburg duchy reports the death of the Duke of Buxe Coburg aged about ten, following a rapid deterioration from a cancerous growth discovered with Viennese specialists. The royal family and duchy government prepare for central oversight as the child’s demise ends a period of uncertain health.
Reports from London describe a day of deep mourning and public displays after the death of Queen Victoria. Flags at half mast, Windsor bells tolled, and crowds gathered at prominent sites as condolences poured in from officials and citizens. The Prince of Wales concealed the mourning arrangements while Windsor prepared to receive the body for interment. The Duke of Albany arrived in London as government leaders offered sympathy and promised national support during the period of bereavement.
Mayor Seliover names Alderman Witte chairman and a small committee to work with Superintendent McKim on plans for a corridor and tunnel on Willen avenue renewal. Officials aim to build the project, with a Pennsylvania company reportedly gifting a deck for construction aiding railway access. Wayne travel route disputes and outside-city limits petitions discussed.
Police swept downtown Chiago uncovering nearly 400 people at alleged bucket shops. Most had not seen police before. many connected with the hora nf ivada were detained. The raid was rapid, leaving little chance of escape and causing broad concern among trade practitioners.
Police swooped on alleged bucket shops in Chicago prompting chaos as prisoners resisted, a man tried to end his life, and others trampled amid escapes. Chief Ripley vowed further raids to shutter noncompliant houses. Officers seized telephones, tickets, and paraphernalia, while partners and bystanders fled.
Bound over after arraignment in a fraud case tied to a France Fixed Demlab 4500 and alleged proxies. Proceedings detail signatures, noted proxies, and a bond set at 1900 while defense and state counsel argue legal questions and witness testimony.
A severe head end collision on the Dayton and Xenia traction line injured numerous passengers yesterday evening. Several riders suffered serious wounds including cuts and fractures. witnesses say signals may have been tampered with. Police and railway officials investigate the crash and conditions at the scene.
Lew Onleais on July 1 reports special inquiries into police conduct after they failed to aid Captain Day in the night search for a missing person. Charges of cowardice and desertion involve Corporal Prenehoid and Detolive Woodworth among others, with actions tied to a held investigation in Miami, Levinton, and West Tennessee street.
A late July New York gathering endorsed the assassination of King Humbert, with Evoeata GreenNa as chief speaker. The crowd voiced support for the act, defended the assassin, and urged harsher methods, while officials remained silent amid the heated anarchist rhetoric.
Fragmented copy reports on Jackson township civic matters with names like Mira Tisnea White and Searles teaver. The piece mentions Payne delivery, Deland entertaining his mother, and various residents reacting to town events, though details and spelling are unclear.
Ben Rieha, guest of Miss Neivsiter Sune day, attends local visits with Perry Ayers and family visiting George Sibiley. August 11 guest Miss Metlir Drown from Fort Wayne staying with Elias Hovtzell. Neighbors add extensions and horse salon events. several residents hosting, hosting and sales noted in community roundup.
Fragmentary OCR mentions several individuals and a Sunday outing on wheels near Kort Wayrie, Colina Oregon. Details are garbled but imply a scheduled or social activity with Huank Polly, Clyde Shovle, Bainy Kenvihrl, Raitt, and Lewis Gooding.
Jefferson Townsill Union held a meeting last Sunday afternoon and elected officers: Attendant Superintendent Mrs. D. Dorr ers, Secretary Grace Jose, Assistant Treasurer Mente Ery, Beluman, Gilenzlan, Nevis I Rose, Assistant Librarian Gere Fiver, Grace Rose, Ehaen Richard. meeting adjourned. The school will meet Sundays at 2:30 in School House No. 8. Wednesday evening Mission will conduct a Gospel meeting, after which a superintendent will be chosen. Janitor A. D. Graig.
A horse drawn wagon attempting to cross Tafayelta Street was jolted when a train fail separated the wagon from its team. The horse reared and bolted, but the rider avoided jump over the oncoming train, resulting in minor injuries and a dramatic, chaotic escape scene.
Glen Peevey enjoyed his first Sunday school experience and the superintendent plans a busier week ahead. Farmers are busy cutting vats for good crops. A pie party is set for next Thursday at Eel River Baptist church with about thirty scholars invited. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Dick Meyer, their niece, and Miss Amenta from Fort Wayne called at J. F. Mex Maken's. Chawmeey Poinsett plans a western trip after selling his driving horse. Mr. Martin expects to do much jaeming next vent after buying western horses near Fort Wayne. Sunday school and chapel sexton meeting Friday at 3 o clock. all are invited.
An error in this issue of The Weekly misstates the conference dates. The Sunday school conference will begin next Sunday and run through Monday and Tuesday. The correct start date is noted as Toye fn ato.
District notes from Perry and nearby areas report visitors and hospital stays. Miss Clara Mommer returned from Fort Wayne with her parents, and Frank Strodee and Miss Taira Smithhorn visited Robinsen. Dr. Stimiltit and Chas Griabel attended events in Findlay while preparations began for a large exhibition by Olio City on August 1.
The article lists attendees for a Sunday school event at Maple Grove and a church gathering. Notable names include Miss Mamie Christie, Durnell of Sant Bois, George W. Doswell and daughter Wins Catia from Chicago, and William E. Audisill at Du blei's Union. Other guests: Misses Cinny and Mealie Heuchen, Fred Waecke, Mrs. Tenneson and her son from Grand Marais, and AV Nelson Lenard.
Thawne E. Ellican sues Fort Wayne Milk Depot and others in an injunction case claiming theft of his unique milk ticket system. He alleges defendants copied his ticket design, hired Archer Printing to produce 1 000 tickets, and sought to defraud his Mondamin Meadow cream business. The court granted an injunction until August 4 pending further order.
Court records show John W. Birt facing a $816.64 claim related to a patient care dispute. Court officials, including the commissioners and a jury, heard testimony from Melson Haven and others as Judge Moxey presided. A plaintiff sought $90 in costs, while various donations and debts were noted in the proceedings.
Barthold, a longtime resident of Allen County, dies at home in Wigne township aged RR years. Survived by widow and three sons Frank Barthold Edward Brunhold and Bary Barthold with another son having died earlier in Stockton California. Funeral arrangements pending. Adolph Wier 29 dies of tuberculosis at 2A West Williams Street. He served in Company T One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Indiana Volunteers during the Spanish American War. He had been in ill health for some time. Surviving brothers and sisters include Philip George Christ yd Charles Mier Catherine Beith Miller Wen Angael Kulech and others. The deceased was a member of the Daplish church.
A garbled report from the city notes a person named Tyler Leo Tylon, son of an unknown parent, involved in a dire incident near a street in an urban area. The text mentions a 4 o'clock time frame and references a possible crime scene or direct event, with several distorted place names and affiliations. Further details are unreadable.
Fragmentary obituary notes Her Sieph Heth once of finety and mentions surviving brothers W. C. Ufeth from Duvet Michigan Charles Hetty of Vile city and others including Charles Millon and Ebad Webh. uncertainty remains about full names and place details.
A fragmentary notice describes removal and demolition actions at a corner site in Winelore where Rory and Harrison streets meet. It mentions changes to interior layouts and planned improvements at a property occupied by Ute Treats as Grocery, with alterations to the surrounding area and access.
Fragmented record shows a rural church or union meeting at Maple Grove with attendees including teachers and a commissioner candidate. Mentions Sunday school, berry grower Mr DeVilbiss, and attempts to recall neighbors and family visiting, with references to last Sunday’s attendance and future plans.
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