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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

2

Parker resigns as chief judge of New York Court of Appeals

Albany August 3 Parker resigns as chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals and files the resignation with the secretary of state to trigger election of a successor for the full fourteen year term. The letter to Rosemont Esopus New York bears the signature Alton B Parker and cites immediate effect.

Albany N.Y Tudge Parker Court of Appeals Chin Parker Horace G. Tennant Rosemont Esopus N. Y State of New York Alton B. Parker

Parker Leaves Esopus for Kingston Train Trip

Esopus August 6 Judge Parker departed Esopus for the first time since nomination, taking the West Shore train toward Kingston with destination unknown as officials await his next move.

Esopus Judge Parker West Shore Kings-ton

Two Men Fined for Beating a Horse

John and Frank B Offner father and son were fined 10 and costs by Judge Dreibelbiss in municipal court for cruelty to animals after beating a horse they were attempting to break. Witnesses described a broken buggy shaft and whip used on the animal. The elder admitted striking the horse once. the son denied guilt.

John Frank B. Offner Dreibelbiss Spillner Ferguson Miner Behlandrow Emma Branley Michael Shaffer Clark Murphy Dr. Brown Offner

Long Deaf At Bluffton Veteran Janitor Funeral Obsolete

Andrew Long eighty one is deaf at Bluffton. He had been confined to bed for five years with infirmities of age. From 1860 to 1886 he lived on a farm in Allen county and later moved to Bluffton where he served many years as janitor of the central school building. He was a veteran of the war of the rebellion having served in company F 147th regiment Indiana volunteers.

Andrew Long Bluffton Allen County 147Th Regiment Indiana Volunteers

On Trail of the Fugitive in Kingston

Tudge Parker reached Kingston at 10 45 am riding from Esopus in an ordinary day coach. He spoke with friends on the car and left the train at Kingston without signaling his plans. Parker then had his shoes shined and reboarded for Albany.

Kingston Tudge Parker Esopus Albany

Convention at Detroit elects officers and debates school and divorce policy

The American Federation of Catholic Societies completed a three day convention in Detroit adopting resolutions on parishes joining the federation, educational funding limits, and model divorce laws. Next meeting set for New Orleans with officers elected including President Minahan and Treasurer Shulte. Joshua Andrews, a longtime resident, visits relatives in Decatur after 51 years.

Detroit American Federation of Catholic Societies New Orleans T. 3B. Minahan New York J. B. Oelkers Newark N. J Edward Feeney Brooklyn George W. Steiger Minnesota C. H. Shulte A. Matre Cincinnati H. W. Merwick Atchison Kan Peter Tallmandan Rosebud 8. D. Execcutive Board Walter George Smith Philadelphia Nicholas Colas Gonner Dubuque Town Thomas H. Cannon Chicago J. W. Fowler Louisville F. W. Immekus Pittsburg Peter Wallrath Evansville Ind H. N. Coulter Louisiana

Indianapolis to House Western Democratic National Committee

In Indianapolis on August 5, Democratic leaders press for a Western headquarters in the city if the executive committee does not overrule Chairman Taggart. National figure Taggart returns to New York to push his influence, with Benning and O'Brien traveling to back the Indiana bid and to inform Judge Parker of his nomination. The committee plans to meet in New York Tuesday, with O'Brien arriving in time for Monday’s first executive meeting.

Indianapolis Democratic National Committee Taggart New York Joseph T. Benning National Indiannapolis W. C. O'Brien Sunta Fanning O’brien Indiana Judge Parker

Taggart Interviewed In Syracuse on Campaign Line

Thomas Taggart chairman of the Democratic National Committee passed through Syracuse on a New York journey. He said he chose executive committee members for ability and character, aligned with Judge Parker and the party, aiming for a high plane campaign. Joseph T. Fanning of Indianapolis accompanied him as advisor.

Syracuse Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee New York Judge Parker Mr. Teggart

Meeting of Democratic executive committee called for campaign steps

New York Aug 5 an executive committee of the Democratic National Committee will meet next Monday at the Hoffman House to outline preliminary campaign steps. Headquarters location and territorial supervision assignments will be decided. Chairman Taggart arrives tonight and will confer with Democratic leaders before the meeting.

New York Democratic National Committee Hoffman House Taggart National Committee

Work Is Progressing on Springfield Fort Wayne Interurban

Paul G Hooper told the Decatur Journal that substantial progress has been made on the Springfield Fort Wayne interurban project. The grade to the county line is nearly finished and bridge abutments are largely completed except at Klines. The heaviest abutment spans the St Marys River and work will start there soon.

Decatur Journal Paul G. Hooper Springfield Fort Wayne the Journal Klines St. Mary's River

Needs of Concordia College Discussed

Special to The Sentinel Indianapolis Ind Aug 5 The needs of Concordia college at Fort Wayne were discussed at today's section of the conference of the Lutheran Evangelical church of the middle district The seminaries are unable to supply teachers for the college and a plan to overcome this difficulty was considered The finances of the college were said to be satisfactory.

Sentinel Indianapolis Ind Concordia College Fort Wayne Conference of the Lutheran Evangelical Church of the Middle District

French Association to Be Organized in Allen County

Joseph A. Romary announces a mass meeting on August 14 at Langard's Hall to form a permanent French association for residents of Allen County of French birth or descent. About 1400 invitations issued, Prof. A Didier canvassing, aiming for 1000 signers. officers include president and several vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer, and guardians. The group will oversee French Day exercises and plan future gatherings on Bastille Day July 14 with elaborate programs.

Joseph A. Romary Allen County Contilvre Park Langard's Hall Prof A. Didier United States

Yearly Meeting at Swinney Park Draws County Churches

Nine Churches of Christ in Allem county plan a full day yearly gathering at Swinney Park on Sunday September 4. Rev George B Ranshaw of Cincinnati will preach in morning and afternoon services. he is secretary of the American Christian Missionary society. A basket dinner will be served and all county members are expected to attend.

Churches of Christ Allem County Swinney Park George B. Ranshaw Cincinnati American Christian Missionary Society

Quick relief for asthma sufferers ad claims instant cure

Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. Sold by Drelor & Bra.

Foley Drelor & Bra

Run On Stockyards Bank Spurs Labor Strife in Chicago

Hundreds of strikers and others crowded the Drovers Trust and Savings bank near the stock yards withdrawing deposits as rumors spread. Officials say the run stems from a dispute over pay practices linked to Libby, McNeill & Libby. Police increased, and Vice President William A. Tilden denied any truth to the claims, stating the bank would simply pay all withdrawing depositors.

Chicago Drovers ‘Trust and Savings Bank Libby, McNeill & Libby Edward Tilden Drovers Trust and Savings Bank Drovers Deposit National Bank William A. Tilden Tilden

Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security

Advertisement offers loans secured on real estate or personal assets by C. & Pfeiffer in Sass Block rooms 6 and 7. It notes Citizens' Trust Co. deposit option opposite the post office and references $400,000 in security for demolitors with a cryptic Naw peewee 12-2-witt line.

C. &. Pfeiffer Citizens’ Trust Co Postoffice

Candidates in Good Fellowship at Indiana Governor Day

Indianapolis August fifth three Indiana gubernatorial hopefuls J Frank Hanly John W Kern and M T McWhirter attended Governor's day at Bethany Park. They greeted, posed with a photographer near the lake and traded light banter. Each man praised the others and spoke on governance and Indiana's greatness in a cordial, nonpartisan exchange.

Indianapolis Indiana J. Frank Hanly John W. Kern M. T. McWhirter Bethany Park Mr. Hanly Frank Mac McWhirter Kern Hern Hunly Hugh Th. Miller

Hill congratulates Kern on gubernatorial nomination

Indianapolis Aug 5 John W Kern democratic nominee for governor received tele grams yesterday congratulating him on his nomination and wishing him success D B Hill signed the message About a hundred messages came in including from Secretary Woolson of the national committee and Senator John W Daniel of Virginia Kern left with Benjamin F Shively of South Bend and Daniel W Simms of Lafayette for Lake George Steuben county where the party will be entertained for a week by Senator Lew V Ulrey at his cottage

Indianapolis John W. Kern D. B. Hill Kern Woolson National Committee John W. Daniel Virginia Benjamin F. Shively South Bend Daniel W. Simms Lafayette Lake George Steuben County Lew V. Ulrey

Wors Road Progress in Adams County Indiana

In northern Indiana Wors progresses on twelve gravel roads in Adams county. John Grindell of North Manchester jumped from a moving train and was badly injured. Richmond faces a mild famine unless rain comes swiftly to relief pastures. Zode Sherburn of Warsaw veneer works loses an arm on a circular saw. Curfew enforcement in Richmond shows satisfactory results reducing juvenile misdemeanants. First marriage licenses in Wayne County since July 23 issued at Richmond. Redkey school enumeration shows a loss of one sixth since last year. In 1903 there were 18 this year but 510. John E. Dillman of Wells county arrested for cruelty to his daughter released on plea of child begging court not to punish. An army of gamblers from Chicago invaded Michigan City. city bans gambling and drives them out. Dr J. N. Hurty notified virulent smallpox in Blackford, Elkhart, Grant, and Wabash counties with no deaths but serious cases. Near Lincolnville Wabash county four family members not expected to recover. King’s Dyspepsia Tablets relieve digestion and are sold by Meyer Bros. Co and A. C. Gocke.

Wors Adams County John Grindell Manchester Richmond Zode Sherburn Warsaw Wayne County Redkey John E. Dillman Wells County Chicago Michigan City Board of Police Commissioners J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Blackford Elkhart Grant Wabash Lincolnville Wabash County

Steffens Interview Sparks Ohio Governorship Row

Columbus report details J Lincoln Steffens NY author confronting Governor Herrick over who truly leads Ohio politics. The governor asserted he alone issues orders, then allowed Steffens to leave.双方 later reconciled but SETTLEMENT delayed publication of the planned article in Bro Clare's.

Columbus Ohio J. Lincoln Steffens New York Myron Herrick Ohie George B. Cox Hanna John J.lentz Steffens Cox State House Mr. Steffens Courge Herrich Bro- Clare Harrick

Plan to reroute St Marys River through Swinney park debated

Public works officials weigh an ingenious yet costly proposal from West Main Street residents to reroute the river through Swinney park. Sketches show river cutting through the park or diagonal channels near Washington street, with costs around 75000 and legal limits under park lease uncertain. Encroachment advances threaten Main street properties and Mechanic street, prompting talk of retaining walls and broader city priorities delaying action.

Board of Public Works West Main Street St. Mary's Swinney Park Shambaugh Jack Times Main Street Mechanic Street Board of Works

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Frank Offner John Griffin Major Lavina Street Broadway Daniel Reese Elizabeth's ‘Hospital Dayton Federation of Catholic Societies Minahan Toshua Andrews St. Joe Decatur R. M Jerry Andrews Rachel Barnett Andrews RB. M Joshua Japan Port Arthur MR. Taggart Lutheran Conference Fort Wayne Institution Langard Hall Rev. Ranshaw Christian Church Banic Little River Dr. Date Ghcago Meyer Bros. Co A. G. Gocke Naw Peewee Witt Hill A. C. Gocke
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