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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1904
Page
2
New York Aug 14 official announcement confirms changes in territorial leadership following the international Salvation Army congress. Commander Booth Tucker will leave the United States post as part of a broad reshuffle of senior officers.
Arrangements are under way to hold farewell meetings in Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Mogion, Buffalo, Brooklyn and New York. An announcement will follow about the commander’s successor and future appointment.
In Chicago Aug 18 no official information has reached Army officers about a planned reorganization. Brigadier Damon says rumors of Booth Tucker’s departure and unknown successors circulate, with no confirmed details on extension or scope of changes. Also noted is Joseph D. Oliver resigning from St Joseph county council amid Waterloo ownership disputes and a utility contract in Fort Wayne.
Hamilton Ohio August 13 Ah Salman Kapoor a Mohammedan Syrian arraigned before the mayor for a preliminary hearing and remanded to jail without bond on a murder in the first degree charge. Kapoor admits killing Hamzy in a schoolhouse near the city two weeks ago claiming Mohammedan law justifies it as retaliation for a wrong to a relative. Witnesses Hamad Hez and Salah Mashud two Syrians in the party are detained on bonds of 2000 dollars each. Coroner finding aligns with prior newspaper details.
Frederick Merklein a 42 year old stone mason of 1908 Taylor street was killed by sewer gas in a newly dug vault behind Henry Gimpels house. He died while inspecting the vault after leaving home shortly before 6 pm. his body was found by his son and Gimpel. Merklein leaves a wife six children and two brothers in Germany. He had lived in the country fifteen years and was well liked by coworkers.
In Northern Indiana Price Whiteacre of Huntington County dies at age 80. Charles McCune, a Sixth Cavalry deserter, arrested at Wabash. Sickafoose U B church cornerstone laid in Huntington by Rev W Bell. Albion merchants Black and Ingram rode to St Louis on bicycles. William Nuttle of Andrews assigns creditors trustees Walter Dingman. Bourbon man Charles Snyder owns a rat terrier that killed 3286 rats in seven years. Mrs Sims Perry near Warsaw dies at 13. Gov candidate John W. Kern to speak at Albion for Noble County convention. Wa terloo Ladies Military Band to tour with Helen May Butler. Quincy Eubank, 18, near Warren loses right arm from gun discharge. amputation performed.
Fort Wayne lodge of Pathfinders held its annual outing at Robison Park on Saturday afternoon drawing several hundred members and delegates from Fort Wayne and other lodges. The program included talks by George R. McKay of Cleveland supreme secretary and State Organizer Sam R. Carey of Marion.
Miss Nellie Swartz of Garratt Indiana learns of the Chicago bound B and O derailment that killed her mother and three brothers instantly. Her father remained critically injured in Mercy hospital Chicago as funeral arrangements move forward. Nellie had been at Winona lake attending summer school when the news arrived and she collapsed after the funeral.
In Union City Indiana on August 13 6 year old Oga Bhannon wearing a bright red jacket entered a bull pen and drew the bull’s attack. She dodged a second charge after being rolled behind a fence and escaped through a small opening. She was bruised bleeding and fainted but survived with potential recovery if no internal injuries are found.
A nostalgic catalog of patent medicines touts Burdock Blood Bitters Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Dean's Ointment Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as cures for laziness burns piles and summer complaints claiming instant relief and household safety from injuries and ills.
In St Petersburg the Kazyn cathedral hosted a grand deorum service for the birth of the heir apparent Alexis. The event drew ambassadors generals and court officials with Grand Duke Alexis serving as godfather in resplendent naval uniform. Clergy read the birth manifesto and prayers followed amid emotion and bells across the empire.
Eli jah Dowie and his son saved three women from a capsized yacht on a lake near Whitehall Michigan after a sudden gust. The rescue occurred as onlookers from Grand Rapids reported the incident to the Evening Press. Manford C Wright, a DePauw graduate now heading to Boston, was briefly mentioned in connection with local events. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised by Dreier and Bro to aid kidney complaints in the community.
William Getler, a ten year Alexandria resident who left home amid hardship, traveled to Washington to reunite with his mother and brother after thirty five years. His mother, a widow with about 200000 dollars, had doubted the writer's identity until confirming details and sending funds for his return. Getler, long well read and highly informed locally, was visibly moved as he boarded the train home.
Harry Smith 19, a factory worker, and Miss Hva Barrows 18 daughter of F M Barrows of Mishawaka Medicine Co eloped to St Joseph Michigan and were married. The bride's parents were out of town.
In Kokomo Indiana James Young aided by a farm hand forced gypsies from his farm after the group refused to leave. The leader attacked Young with a dirk and Young repelled him with a scythe while the farm hand used a club. The gypsies fled. George Arnold Jr a Bluffton resident died at 86 from injuries and illness after a December fall. Arnold was a former teacher dry goods merchant editor of the Bluffton Chronicle and postmaster under President Hayes. The Well’s Larwill well drilled to 1515 feet struck salt water at 2200 feet and is abandoned as unviable by the drillers who own shares.
In Bourbon County a fire at Frank Bates's barn caused injuries to three children. One escaped without difficulty while the other two were rescued by their father at great risk, suffering painful burns. A $400,000 security for depositors is noted at Citizens' Trust Co. opposite the post office.
Superintendent of Police Gorsline orders officers to file affidavits against car owners who exceed the eight mile per hour street limit and four mile per hour corner limit. Violators will face arrest and fines after a recent accident injuring Mr and Mrs John Sauer. Cars will be numbered to identify owners and enforce the stricter ordinance.
Louis Aug 12 delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence Union national convention completed business and spent the day at the world’s fair. William O'Brien Knight of Father Matthew urged constitutional change to require entry through state bodies, warning that the Knights may secede at the grand council meeting October 10 if representation remains restricted.
In Elwood Indiana Frank Burkhart a young harvest worker suffered a severe arm injury when his arm was caught in a threshing machine. His fellow harvesters bound the wound with binder twine and rushed him to a surgeon in Tipton county. Doctors say prompt action saved his life.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tarnifords provide immediate asthma relief and a possible cure when used timely. A DeKalb county incident reports a ten year old girl, daughter of Jacob Grabill, kicked by a horse near St. Joe, found unconscious with severe bleeding. survival uncertain and lifelong marks expected.
New Haven Conn Aug 13 William Jennings Bryan cannot obtain 50000 from the Philo Bennett estate. The New Havana probate court refused to approve the bequest as part of Bennett's will and the supreme court sustained that decision. The sealed letter directed to Mrs Bennett and Bryan’s heirs was not legally enforceable. Chief Judge Torrence and Justices Hell Prentice Am mersley and Baldwin concurred.
William J. Bryan stopped briefly in Indianapolis on his way to Freeport Ohio after Connecticut supreme court of appeals decision in the Philo Bennett will contest. He declined further comment, calling the ruling a close question. An advertisement promotes a kidney and bladder remedy, sold by Meret Bros. Co and A Gocke.
A launch carrying eight people including five women and three men capsized in the Potomac during a regatta. Life preservers were ineffective against the swift current. By 6:46 seven bodies had been recovered, identified so far as Miss Haza Hizer Miss Helen Moore and Dr Bloomer.
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