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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1904
Page
6
A trainload of immigrants from Ellis Island was unloaded at Chicago packinghouses to join the workforce. They were divided into small groups and assigned to departments while private police and officials monitored the process. Many spoke in unfamiliar tongues, awed by Packingtown’s scale.
Detroit August 8 delegates to the fourth convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies heard a sermon from Rev Patrick O Brien of Toledo urging Catholics to overcome cowardice and advocate church positions on divorce and public schooling. Secretary Matre reported 1 6 million members across affiliated groups. A cable from Pope Pius X conveyed his apostolic blessing.
Dr Geo Hwing of Smiths Grove Kentucky with over thirty years in practice describes his relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney bladder and enlarged prostate. He cites three bottles as complete relief and recommends it to physicians and patients alike. Sold by Dreier and Bro.
Auburn Ind Aug 4 Work was resumed at the Model Gas Engine works after months idle. Superintendent Littlejohn said thirty to forty men will be at work by next week as a small force began overhauling machinery. Auburn residents hope the plant will stay and efforts will be made to keep it there.
Negotiations for Fort Wayne and Southwestern Trac tion Co sale to Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley interests are off. No ownership change expected for the Interurban line in the near term. N D Doughman arrived from Philadelphia after a conference with Southwestern and Wabash Valley reps failed to reach terms. Col. Jones sails for Europe for six weeks.
A Lan caster New Hampshire man F J Green says chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He touts his wife’s health as well calling them a grand tonic for weak women. Sold by Dreler Bra for 50c with satisfaction guaranteed.
Clyde Jones of Crawfordsville received the Democratic nomination for Congress in Indiana's ninth district. He defeated Warren Way of Attica 190 to 118, with Montgomery County giving the larger vote. Judge J. V. Kent of Frankfort presided as permanent chairman and the platform endorsed national and state aims.
Bloomington Indiana reports Miss Hestin Mosse aged 16 committed suicide with a shotgun after parental refusal of marriage to a neighborhood youth. The incident follows family crisis and loss of life note. A brief mention of Foley's Kidney Cure appears in ad close to the report.
A southbound Louisville and Nashville passenger train collided with a northbound train near Horse Cave Kentucky at 1 a.m. Thirty three passengers and four train men were injured, none fatally. Engineer Rehm is reported serious. Numerous named victims from Cincinnati Nashville Memphis and regional towns are listed, track cleared by 7:9 p.m.
Albert Ott was held under $400 bond at a municipal court preliminary hearing for assault and battery with intent to kill after a Centlivre park knife slashing incident. Nine witnesses testified despite defense absence, with Ott entering a not guilty plea and the case sent to the Allen circuit court for grand jury action.
Coordes testified he was leaving the park at about eight when Ott approached from darkness and slashed him with a razor held in the right hand. He said Ott had insulted him earlier and a melee followed. Other witnesses described portions of the dispute but none confirmed Ott wielding the weapon. the razor was recovered some distance from the scene.
Chicago August 4. In bequeathing his fortune of 2 million dollars to his children George E L Lafin also placed his business motto in the will. He warns that speculation is ruinous and that secure investments with low interest are better than high rate risks. The probate court filed the will yesterday. It urges prudent investments and paying for purchases in full and cautions against incumbering real estate except for improvements.
County Chairman Sharp leases first floor of the Fisher building on East Columbia Street between Clinton and Barr as Republican headquarters. The central committee and the Tippecanoe club will move in at once after a difficult search for suitable premises. The Tippecanoe club adopted the Roosevelt slouch hat as part of its campaign uniform for parades this year.
William Tyler, an Arcola elevator worker, was caught by a belt and drawn into a pulley on Monday evening. He suffered a broken leg in two places, severe bruising, and his clothes were torn. He was unconscious for hours and in critical condition. David Hill, near Goshen road, severely cut his right wrist with an axe on Tuesday. Dr. J E Stults attended.
Marketmaster William Ropa has turned over to the city comptroller 780 dollars in receipts from rentals and privileges on the wholesale and retail street markets. The greater part of this sum comes from rents of stands on the retail market south of the city hall and is the largest collected for this purpose in years.
A runaway incident nearly fatal to J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove caused a lasting leg ulcer. After four years of failed treatment, Bucklen's Arnica Aalve cured the condition quickly. Also touted as remedy for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles available at Dreier & Bro's drug store for 25 cents.
Hartford City Indiana August 4 Mrs Roe Krauss twenty seven wife of prominent druggist William R Krauss is jailed on murder charges for allegedly giving strychnine to her stepdaughter Crystal eighteen after a sudden illness that ended in agony The coroner searched the room and a boy delivered a note ordering strychnine signed Mrs Shewalter investigators compare handwriting and two Mrs Shewalters deny involvement autopsy suggests poisoning while prosecutors pursue charges amid suspected motive of securing property in Crystal s name
Prosecuting attorney Burns and Deputy Sprague lead a dozen witnesses amid claims the young woman Crystal Krauss died of poison. Defense argues Crystal acted alone or was framed. defense attorney Hindman notes possible misdiagnosis by Dr Larimore. Jury prep underway as defense plans no in‑behalf testimony.
Civil War veteran of 832 Chicago Street, Rank, was knocked down by a pony rider near Harrison and Wayne streets. The livery stable employee fled after the crash, leaving Rank badly bruised, stunned, and in semiconscious condition at home, with fears the injuries may be serious. Rank, Indiana Battery veteran and Fort Wayne G A R member, has been in poor health. Nearby, Lou Puth, 20, died suddenly in a field at Hammond while berry picking.
Parkersburg Aug 4 West Virginia Democratic convention rejects a proposed white man's plank aimed at social and political supremacy of whites. Debate cites risk to Henry G Davis vice presidential candidacy and mixed school issues, with the amendment defeated 87 to 915.
Jessie T Misner and Otis Uran were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs George Misner 223 East William street in Uran. Rev J N Field officiated with Clara Rogers playing the wedding march and Hearts and Flowers. The bride wore white French lawn with lace and roses. The wedding supper was in the couple's new home adjoining the Misner residence decorated with carnations and other flowers. Guests included Clara Rogers Imma Thompson Lillie Jose Lottie Bitner Sarah Breuer Grace Ferguson and out of town Clara Nev from San Diego Dallas Mier Kansas City Axon couple left for a week trip and will begin housekeeping in the Misner home. The groom works for Meyer Cycle Company.
H. Hoggins of Melbourne Florida recounts a dire consumptive diagnosis and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a remarkable recovery. The remedy, claimed to cure throat and lung diseases, is sold by Dreier & Bro with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and free trials.
Orn Seaney the man milliner has purchased Mrs Hammond’s millinery store on Clinton street and will move stock to his main shop at 924 Calhoun street. He now controls eight stores after four purchases this year. Hammond’s premises will become a barber shop.
A Cham paign Illinois resident recounts a year of hacking he feared to be consumption. After trying many remedies and months of medical care he used one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar and was cured. Dreler Tra sold the remedy.
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