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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
12
The Cologne Gazette reports Germany has no plan to back Emperor Nicholas or intervene in Russia. It argues foreign armies would alienate the Russian people and harm Germany, recalling 1842 Hungary but stressing Germany will not meddle in Russian affairs.
In St Petersburg on August 10 reports connect the May 6 attack on Vice Admiral Doubasseff and the May 27 assault on General Nepluieff to the flying fighting organization led by Savinkoff and Lieutenant Kholshevnikoff. Savinkoff was arrested then escaped. the Nepluieff assailant died in a bomb explosion. a student girl Mishtchenko suffered severe injuries while loading a bomb. About four hundred Cronstadt mutineers face court martial. A new revolutionary group aims to free prisoners with insider help. jail deliveries are already attributed to it. Governor Zinovieff urges peasants that parliament dissolution was for preventing endless amnesty demands and to focus on agrarian issues, noting famine-relief spending far short of government requests.
In St. Petersburg authorities report a new pacific regeneration party, ex Octoberists, seeks cooperation with moderate constitutionalists and progressive groups to defeat extremist candidates. If negotiations succeed they will issue an appeal for peaceful political and economic solution, then convene for an electoral campaign. The government also mortgaged the interior loan of 12,060,000 dollars at 3.8 percent, new issue at 3.6 percent.
Paris reports that leading senators deputies former cabinet ministers and academy members unite in an address praising the outlawed Russian parliament as the bulwark of Russia’s future. The address asserts representative government and individual liberty are the only certain means for progress.
The long running refrain dead, long live the Russian parlia ment echoes as Senator Pierre Berthelot formerly minister of foreign affairs forwards the address to President Mouromtseff who headed the lower house of the Russian parliament.
A band of brigands on bicycles robs village churches near Moscow on August 10, claiming they need money for revolutionists. The raids target local places of worship and are described as systematic.
Washington reports indicate Sultan remains resistant to recognizing John G. A. Leishman as ambassador in Constantinople. Since his arrival weeks ago no word has come from Leishman and no steps have been taken to elevate the legation to an embassy.
Private advices confirm recent reports that the sultan Abdul Hamid of the Ottoman Empire is ill. The news note unusually precise conditions and potential implications for state affairs in Constantinople.
Indiana investigators report that James H. Rice misappropriated between 15 000 and 26 000 from state auditing funds during 1883 to 1887. Governor Hanly and Auditor Bigler plan steps to recover the money, with charges likely against Rice’s estate and other late auditors. Rice died in 1892 and was a longtime Democratic leader. the commission believes a path exists to make the state whole.
Fifty five injured when Fort Worth and Denver City line derailed on a long curve near Fruitland Texas. A relief train from Dallas brought physicians while the wreck sent many to Bowie and Fort Worth for treatment.
Earle Fletcher colored man is hanged at Flat Top mines in Birmingham for murder. He denounces Judge S. L. Weaver from the scaffold claiming the judge granted a habeas corpus to John Williams, a white man, from another county to save him but not Fletcher, accusing the court of going fishing to avoid his case.
Hon. Newton W. Gilbert congressman from Indiana and Philippine court judge married Miss Berge in San Rafael California delayed by her appendicitis. The ceremony set for New York was postponed as the couple plan to wed in Manila after recovery and travel via California. The groom’s secretary knew nothing of the union until news reports appeared.
First Lieutenant John S. James and two privates of the Eighth Infantry were killed in a hand to hand fight with Pulajanes at Julita Leyte. A ten man detachment resisted a much larger force before being overwhelmed. The attackers captured three pistols four Krag rifles and 300 rounds of ammunition.
The Republican Congressman Newton W. Gilbert of Indiana married Miss Berge of New York at the Dunn residence in San Rafael. The ceremony surprised many friends. the couple plans to sail to Manila on August 14, with the bride joining him on his mission in the Philippines.
Washington reports Julita, a barrio of Burayen, the site of three recent clashes among regulars, the constabulary, and Pulajanes. Contract Surgeon Calvin D. Snyder, born July 15 1878 in Baltimore, entered service August 15 1900. First Lieutenant John F. James, born May 3 1878 in Virginia, rose from sergeant in the Virginia volunteers to first lieutenant by 1901.
Samuel Monich was hanged in Morristown jail for the January murder of Mrs. Harriet K. Decker in Montville New Jersey. He attempted suicide during the crime and acted from jealous passion after betraying his infatuation.
Carl Henline aged fourteen son of Samuel Henline of 1225 Barthold street died at St Joseph hospital after a week of convulsions from lockjaw caused by a veneer saw injury at Hoffman Lumber mill. He lay unconscious from yesterday afternoon until death as attendants used chloroform and later continuous anesthesia. Funeral arrangements pending at Henry Wellman’s parlors.
The body of 11 year old Forrest Smurr, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Smurr, was found at Rome City about 6 am by grappling irons after a nightlong search by local residents. He drowned while swimming near the tumbles when a strong current swept him away.
Nadage Doree, Jewish writer, sues William Loeb Jr., secretary to President Roosevelt, for 50000 damages over a false arrest in Washington last winter while she distributed leaflets for Russian Jewish defense. Papers served in Oyster Bay and Loeb to answer in New York. Loeb’s defense by the justice department. Doree previously tried to see Roosevelt at Oyster Bay last summer.
Estella Bloomingdale of Marietta Ohio leaped from an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train near East Madisonville and sustained injuries that may prove fatal. The incident occurred as the train traveled about forty miles per hour.
Health note discusses appendicitis risk linked to constipation and diet. Mentions syrups and stimulants as possible influences and urges attention to bowel habits and digestion for prevention.
Fragmentary OCR reads awkwardly. The readable elements mention a person and a scene with a collapse like incident. No clear dates places organizations or outcomes are evident in the text. The item resembles a short news blurb about a person involved in a collapse or collapse-related event without specifics.
Boston bishop William Lawrence denies involvement in a widely circulated hoax claiming he started an endless chain of prayer. The hoax promises deliverance from calamity and spurred international inquiries. officials warn it is fraudulent and a sacrilege.
The article outlines Luke XVIII's lessons on stewardship before God, the consequences of ingratitude, and the contrast between outward wealth and inner mercy. It emphasizes persistent prayer, patience in tribulation, and the mercy of God for sinners, showing the righteous as those who cry for mercy rather than boast of self.
Assistant State's Attorney Olson uncovered a forger's nest at the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank with two envelopes of notes and blank forms. Signatures traced from depositors' books could be filled in for any amount. Names of prominent business men tied to notes, including one $20,000 signature reportedly denied by F. S. Peabody. Police inspectors say about $500,000 in forged paper is proven.
A bankruptcy petition targets the Milwaukee Avenue Co operative store amid the Stensland bank crisis. Judge Bethea to appoint a receiver as creditors press to recover from individual shareholder liabilities. Hering the suspended bank cashier is escorted to the bank for vault inspections as legal maneuvers continue.
Henry W. Hering, cashier of the defunct Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, was arrested yesterday afternoon just before 3 o'clock while driving through a downtown street. Police hoped to arrest Paul O. Stensland, the bank's fleeing president, but by nightfall only exploded clues remained on his whereabouts with a prediction he will be captured within forty eight hours.
A fragment from Indiana features Summer J. Nusbaum of Batesville describing a prolonged summer cold. The brief excerpt notes prior illness lasting about three months and hints at ongoing respiratory discomfort.
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