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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
Congregational preacher William L. Clews of Fairmount Indiana says gossiping women of his church have subjected his wife to snubs over her clothes. He will resign after his term ends next February. He accuses unnamed members of hostility toward Mrs. Clews and vows to seek a new flock.
John J. Monahan of Fort Wayne and Company A First Regiment US Marines drowned July 6 while swimming near Kala kan river at the post headquarters in the Philippines. He was 31, son of Dennis and Mrs. Monahan of 229 East Jefferson, born and raised in Fort Wayne, and a Spanish-American War veteran. His body was recovered and interred with full military honors. His brother Thad D. Monahan, a seaman on the gunboat Galveston, met him in Manila last June. Captain A. F. Matthews notified the parents by letter Monday.
Joe Estlick, the Cromwell man who killed Comanche Davault in a saloon affray in Cromwell about three years ago, has been paroled by the Michigan City prison board. He is described as a model prisoner with no prior trouble. The incident occurred before a saloon in Cromwell and Estlick said the act was in self defense.
The body of James F. Sloane, a Spokane pioneer merchant, was found behind rocks near his home with head injuries. His 17 year old son Sidney Sloane confessed to killing him with an ax to obtain about 500 dollars, saying he believed his father carried the money.
A band of insurgents along the Western railway west of Alquízar Havana province fired on a passenger train. Several bullets pierced coaches but no one was injured. The incident occurred 33 miles by rail southwest of Havana as part of ongoing unrest.
AP correspondent spends night in Pino Guerra’s camp near San Juan de Martinez. Guerra rejects compromise with Palma government and favors arbitration by properly accredited US representatives under Roosevelt, based on a new Cuban presidential election. He warns of spies, recounts executing a traitor, and claims control of the district with plans to seize San Juan de Martinez.
Twenty one people including the Eddy captain’s wife and two children were rescued from the burning steamer Charles A. Eddy off Port Sanilac by the City of Mackinac. All escaped unharmed and were brought to Detroit. the Eddy was destroyed. Captain Elsey, ill with lumbago, was carried from the Eddy to the Mackinac with his wife and children aged three and four.
A county institute gathering featured Prof. Rettger giving an engaging travel talk. The afternoon program covered Germany Italy Switzerland the Mediterranean and Egypt while emphasis remained on classic stories the child has heard repeatedly.
State Superintendent F A Cotton spoke to the Allen county teachers institute about twentieth century school demands and the need for better teacher training and equipment. He urged district schools to be as well taught as city schools and cited salary and staffing as barriers to advanced教育. He urged practical demonstrations by top teachers to show quality schooling.
A severe Saturday afternoon storm centered on Fort Wayne caused minor crop loss and scattered property damage. Wind ripped roof tiles from the courthouse, toppled two tall chimneys, and damaged homes on Thompson Avenue as lightning struck multiple residences in Williams Grove and St. Marys area.
Paul Holman, farmer of Marion township, sold a load of corn to a stranger who claimed to be a McKiernan partner. The man helped unload at Thomas McKiernan's Grand street barn, weighed the corn, and gave a check for 15.30 that the stranger later presented for collection. The buyer disappeared after taking the money, Holman reported the incident to police.
Dennis Hogan a 45 year old farmer of Wayne township was killed Monday midnight when struck by a traction car near Gephart's crossing southwest of the city on the Fort Wayne and Bluffton inter urban line. He lay across the tracks with feet severed and head injuries noted. coroner Dr. J E Stults ordered the body sent to Peltier for burial.
A sequence of brief items notes J E Edwards a noted resident dying Monday from appendicitis near Kendallville several local incidents include a Kendallville hotel man John Kelly ill at home a Marion lineman killed by a live wire and other local accidents and crimes.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Bessie May Gilbert of Frankfort New York to Fred E Cramer of unknown, with Rev John A Reichert officiating. Also notices of other weddings and society events including the Garty and Stickley unions and a Miller family reunion at Robison Park with many relatives listed. An Aug 23 farmers family reunion at 1643 St Marys Ave and a birthday party for August Martin are described with attendees.
Mrs. Julia O'Brien died Thursday at her West Plymouth home aged 82. The bell tolled for her husband Edward O'Brien, who died at 81. They lived in Plymouth many years and he earlier worked for the Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Railroad from 1851 until retirement. He rode the first Fort Wayne Plymouth passenger train, on the day James Buchanan was elected president.
A dated plea argues that abstaining from liquor prevents harm to families and society. The writer warns liquor affects neighbors and loved ones, causing crime, fires, wrecks, and misery. It urges pledge signing and persistent protest until prohibition crowns our land. Nettie A. Perham promotes the national anti liquor cause.
Commentary cites Chicago Examiner and Illinois Issue blaming beer for Germany's poor Olympic showing in Athens. Observers say alcohol drains vigor, weakens muscles, harms the heart, and tarnishes national pride. The piece warns German Americans about liberty and warns readers of adulterated U S beer. It notes rising tobacco use and cites 1905 US production figures for cigars cigarettes and snuff.
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