14 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hudson were shot to death by robbers while sleeping in their home near Nobelsville. The crime, details and motive remain under investigation as authorities pursue leads.
Noblesville Indiana August 12 George W Hudson 55 and his wife were found dead at their home on a fourteen acre tract three miles southeast of town. Both shot, likely murdered during a robbery attempt. Their daughter Alla returned from Fortville with uncle Andrew Brown to discover the bodies. A pistol lay on the bed with one unfired shell and four empty shells. The house was ransacked and valuables possibly money taken. Coroner Tiny reports indications the husband killed wife then himself. robbers not suspected.
In New York on August 13 an order was filed in the U S circuit court by District Attorney Stimson for Attorney General Bonaparte requiring Edward H Harriman and Otto H Kahn of Kuhn Loeb & Co to appear before the federal court on October 21 to show cause why the ICC petition should not be granted. They must answer questions about Chicago and Alton railroad. Milburn notes witnesses may claim private business matters.
The Chicago and Alton company will not be prosecuted for granting rebates to the Standard Oil company. Judge Landis will announce the decision, aided by the president and Attorney General Bona parte after Moody of the Supreme Court previously pledged immunity. The government credits Alton’s cooperation with locating many counts in indictments from Chicago New York and Tennessee. Continued on Page Two.
Four thousand Moors attacked Casablanca but were repulsed by French troops with heavy losses to the fanatical tribesmen. Sir Harry MacLean, held by Raisuli, was freed by the Kasas tribe and is returning to Fez guarded by tribesmen. His release may ease threats to Morrocan ports and aid European safety.
Polish priest Lud wid Seze giel shot two hotel proprietors in Pittsburg. Steven Starzynski died. Andrew Starzynski gravely hurt. Sezegiel, held on murder charge, had arrived with a woman claiming to be housekeeper and denies knowledge of the shooting. A pretrial attempt to obtain an ante mortem statement from Andrew is planned. Francesco Sprock, a witness, is detained. Chicago inquiry finds no listing for the name.
Eleven young women in Fort Wayne were received as novitiates of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ at St. Joseph's hospital. The ceremony, led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Alerding with Rev. Thomas Eisenring, began at 10 o clock as friends looked on, with plans to devote their lives to relief of suffering and education under church direction.
In Belfast near Culligaree street last night a woman and two men were killed as troops clashed with strikers. Many injured among both sexes as hospitals fill with wounded. rioters fired on troops and missiles injured police and militiamen. Continued on page two.
The Associated Press telegraph operators walked out in Chicago and other cities over wage and hour demands. Seventeen Chicago workers quit at 7:31 p.m., crippling AP leased wire service while New York workers stayed at their keys in some cities. Stone rebutted: changes would cost over 200000 annually and AP has no surplus funds.
The great strike by Commercial Telegraphers began August 4 in Los Angeles and San Francisco and spread across the country. Associated Press operators joined, threatening a total shutdown. Chicago Board of Trade urged President Roosevelt to intervene to avert an industrial catastrophe. By August 28 a general strike was feared. 26,000 U S and Canadian operators may be called out.
Fort Wayne feels the force of a nationwide telegraphers strike as Western Union and Postal Telegraph offices run with limited activity. Local operators, all Commercial Telegraphers' union members, have not confirmed a strike yet but may join if ordered to walk out.
Notice to readers describes a telegraphers strike crippling the Associated Press telegraph news service for The Sentinel. Market reports are abridged. editors hope a settlement by next week will restore normal telegraphic coverage.
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