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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1909

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Sutton Was Not On The Run As The Stand Death

Boston reports an interview with Sergeant Arthur Todd asserting that if he testifies in Lt James Sutton’s death investigation his statements will contradict Sutton’s fellow officers. Todd recalls guarding duty, seeing Adams Osterman and a man in shirt sleeves run, hearing an arrest warning, then a gunshot and several follow up shots.

Boston Arthur Todd United States Marine Corps Boston Post James Sutton Sutton Todd Wakefield Annapolis Adams Osterman

Bank Shortage Reaches 150000 At Tipton National

Washington dispatch says Deputy Comptroller M J Fowler will aid Miller Weir in investigating the First National Bank of Tipton Indiana where a 150000 shortage is reported. Assistant cashier Noah Marker is charged with embezzling 50000 and awaits grand jury action in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Washington M. J. Fowler Indiana Tipton Ind Miller Weir National Bank First National Bank Weir Noah Marker Federal ‘Grand ‘Jury William Marker

Pinchot Heads Irrigation Congress Sparks Water Power Clash

Spokane April 10 Gifford Pinchot receives a five minute ovation at the national irrigation congress after alleging a water power trust forms to dominant national ownership. He warns the trust will brook no opposition once power is centralized, aided by its attorneys. John S Martin of St Louis introduces a resolution backing lakes to gulf waterways.

Spokane Wash Gifford Pinchot National Irrigation Congress Congress Water Power Trust John S. Martin St. Louis Irrigation Congress In

Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Plan Approved for Merger with B&O

Stockholders ratified the plan of merger between the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and the B&O railroad. They approved the financial reorganization details proposed by J. P. Morgan. Additional creditor consents from Co. H. & D. creditors are still required for final effect.

Woman begs refuge from a bad man in subway incident

New York reports Elizabeth Nosker collapsing on a Manhattan subway platform after pleading to be carried away from a man. Police arrest William H. Lehlan of Bay Ridge on disorderly conduct as Nosker lies unconscious in a city hospital. An ambulance doctor attributes the episode to drug effects. authorities expect Nosker to recover enough to appear in court.

New York Elizabeth Nosker New York Hospital William H. Lehlan Bay Ridge Brooklyn Lehlan Twenty-eighth Street Madison Avenue William “H. Lehlan

Mystery Shooting Targets Mrs Daily Near Nashville

Mrs. Charles Daily was ambushed while riding in an open buggy near Nashville Indiana. A shotgun blast wounded her severely as her horse bolted. Neighbors heard the shot and found her unconscious. doctors say buckshot penetrated her back and she remains critical.

Nashville Ind Charles Daily

Old Pioneer Very Low in Wayne Township

Valentine Fox one of Allen county’s oldest pioneers is in a very low condition with heart trouble at his home on rural route No 7 in Wayne township. His status is uncertain and may change at any moment.

Valentine Fox Allen County Wayne Township

Zeppelin Not Dead After Neck Abscess Surgery

Berlin reports a London rumor that Count Zeppelin has died is unfounded. He is alive and rapidly recovering from a minor neck abscess operation and even walking yesterday.

Berlin London Zeppelin Ballon

Hopkinsville Crime Note Reports Assault Claim in August

Hopkinsville Kentucky report notes a nine year old Ganetitee allegedly assaulted by a Black man named Miller in August. Police details are sparse and no formal charges appear in the fragment. The case remains under investigation with limited readable information.

Hopkinsville, Ky Miller Ganetitee

Strike in Sweden Appears to Be Failing

Stockholm reports calm as a weeklong general strike shows signs of failure. The An swer, unions’ paper, is the sole regular edition. other journals printed by hand. Streetcar workers meet amid a proposal to return to work, with a noon deadline to resume posts. Merchants plan wagon deliveries and taxi service is expected to restart. Foreign ships bring stevedores to overcome dock strikes. a 20,000-strong rally occurs in Gothenburg. Labor leaders in Gothenburg reportedly control city vehicles.

Stockholm Trades Unions Gothenburs

Tragic Death of Anna Schumacher Near Cemetery

Rochester police report the murder of 17 year old Anna Schumacher who left home Saturday afternoon to place flowers on her father’s grave. She was attacked by unknown assailants, sexually assaulted and slain. Her body was found partially buried near the cemetery with signs of a dragging crime. Further details continue on page two.

Rochester N. Y Anna Schumacher

Native born he is barred from his own land

Philadelphia. Senator Ernest L. Tustin fights to admit Harry Lee Sing, Philadelphia born Chinese American, and awaiting entry in New York. Sing, with his Chinese bride, was stopped by authorities at Malone New York. The senator claims Sing is an American citizen and voter who should be allowed to return home. He warns he may seek habeas corpus to force entry. Sing, who served on jury here, has not fully answered immigration questions. He remains in a contentious legal limbo about his country of allegiance.

Philadelphia Ernest L. Tustin Harry Lee Sing United States New York Secretary of Commerce and Labor Malone N.Y Sing N. Y China

Rivalry for Grand Army Chief Command Stirs Encampment

Aug 10 at the forty third annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Salt Lake City sees ex Governor Van Sant of Minnesota competing with judge Wm A Ketcham of Indiana for the chieftainship while delegates ask chiefs and places. The write up notes the ongoing holiday camaraderie amid administrative activity as delegates arrive.

Salt Lake City Utah Grand Army of the Republic van Sant Minnesota Wm. A. Ketcham Indiana

Assumed Names in Gierhart & Swift Saloons Raid Noted

Prosecutor Thomas filed affidavits listing the aliases used by men in the raid on rooms above the Gierhart and Swift saloon. Defense lawyer John W. Eggeman secured a one week continuance while plans for serving summons are worked out. Other cases included trespass charges against John Cowell and multiple train climbers in Pennsylvania police cases.

Gierhart & Swift Captain Kelly Thomas John W. Eggeman John Cowell Pennsylvania Railroad Monroeville Pennsylvania Harry Stahl East Berry Street Arthur Monday Edward Sears Thomas Potterfield

Man’s Leg Found on Locomotive Pilot in Chicago Tragedy

Grim discovery on the pilot of a Baltimore and Ohio engine at Ninety-fifth Street and St. Lawrence Avenue led investigators to two mangled bodies. Identified were James E. O’Conner a boilermaker with Illinois Central shops at Burnside HI and his helper Dennis Crowley. The men were believed struck by the Belt Line locomotive while on the tracks. engineers and fireman claimed they had no knowledge of the incident.

Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ninety-fifth Street St. Lawrence Avenue James E. O’conner Illinois.Central Railroad Lurnside Dennis Crowley

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