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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
3
A violent storm struck Fort Wayne around 1 p.m. Saturday sparking extensive damage citywide. High winds toppled trees and damaged signs while streets flooded several feet, tying up streetcars and disrupting telephones.
Milford man Andrew J Orn aged seven is described as the county’s oldest resident. Garrett bonds buyers Rudolph Kleybolte & Co. paid 1425 premium for 22000 in school bonds. Charlies Pierson arrested in Wolcottville on horse stealing charge. Logs include a hospital asylum move for Joseph Schelber and death rates by city with statewide average.
In Columbia on August 28 indicators show the state’s largest ever primary vote as the dispensary issue dominates. The major contest pits J Fraser Lyon for attorney general against Senator Tillman in a fierce, personal political battle.
Columbus Aug 28 The gross earnings of the Public Service companies taxed under the Cole law will reach 200 million this year. They are taxed one percent on gross earnings, yielding 2 million in revenue. Last year earnings were 180 million.
Birmingham August 2 reports indicate B B Comer leads in yesterday's Alabama democratic primary with a majority estimated between 15000 and 20000 votes.
Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge addressed a Portland Maine audience praising President Theodore Roosevelt and urging a Republican Congress to back his reform program. He framed the campaign as moral, citing anti trust, rate regulation, meat inspection, and employer liability laws as key achievements guiding national progress.
Fort Wayne fair officials led by Dr. W. F. Myers have hired the City Packard band for September 18 to 22, arranging daily concerts of popular programs. The Parker Amusement Co will add twenty shows and free acts with a 30-piece band, while the Minnesota State fair carnival from St. Paul brings strong attendance. Entry lists show robust livestock interest and stable-room inquiries, signaling a strong season ahead and a new fall race circuit promising solid daily attractions.
For nine centuries Chingtechen has specialized in porcelain and earthenware. Walter Glen nell notes the town’s kilns, clay houses, and riverbank dumps of broken china. The population swells to about 400000 in summer with migrant laborers.
Columbus Aug. 28 A F Hernstein former Michigan star halfback will coach the Ohio State University football team this fall. Hernstein coached Purdue last year and the year before led the Haskell Indians. Ralph Hoyer, last year's state captain and center, will be assistant coach for the team.
The trial of Mike Duggan for an assault on Dr. J. M. Dinnen in the doctor's office began in city court this morning with jurors hearing arguments at 3 30 this afternoon. The incident grew from a dispute over a medical bill.
Bedford Ind August 24 Marshal Meyers is due to arrive with Ernest Tanksley and Nellie Rainey the Heltonville girl Tanksley is charged with kidnapping. Prosecutor Fletcher denies Evansville reports linking Tanksley to the Sarah Schaefer murder and says he will present any evidence to the grand jury while keeping his own files confidential.
Ernest Tanksley of Bedford and Nellie Rainey a Heltonville schoolgirl are taken into Bedford custody amid a probe into the 1904 murder of Sarah Schafer. Police cite letters linking Tanksley to the case and Rainey fears to testify, with the girl claiming possible self harm to avoid testimony.
Aeronaut Knabenshue failed to launch the airship at 3 PM due to a storm and a malfunctioning motor. Thousands went to the park hoping to see the ascent but were disappointed as rain and wind continued. He hopeful for a flight later today if conditions improve.
Money offered in purses will attract the best race horses to the Great Fort Wayne Fair from September 18 to 22.
George Cotton, a noted temperance worker at Bluffton, has given Wells county liquor dealers a list of hundred men and warned them against liquor sales. The notice followed by vigorous activity and public debate.
Chicago market reports a lighter start as wheat slips on lower cables and clear northwest weather. December rose to 74 1/2 cents, later closing 4 cents higher at 74 3/4. Corn and oats ease on strong receipts, while pork and lard show mixed shifts. closes record higher for wheat at 74 3/4 and pork around 17.00 for September. Local receipts: wheat 214 cars, corn 368, oats 358, with varied daily ranges.
Chicago and Cincinnati market summaries for August 28 show steady conditions across cattle hogs and sheep. Chicago receipts: cattle 19000, hogs 17000, sheep 18000 with varied price ranges for beef, dairy, pork cuts, and lambs. Cincinnati hogs steady at 6.40 to 6.45, cattle 4.45 to 5.25, sheep 2.65 to 4.66, lambs 4.25 to 8.00.
Pittsburg on August 28 saw light cattle receipts and a steady market. Hog receipts filled five double decks with prices from 6.60 to 6.65 for heavy buyers. mediums 6.80. heavy yorkers and light workers and pigs 6.80 to 6.55. Sheep receipts were light with top lambs at 8.00 and winner sheep at 5.85, down from prior.
Buffalo hog receipts reached 2500 head with medium and heavy hogs at 6.70 to 6.75 dollars and yorkers and mixed at 6.75 dollars pigs sold 6.65 to 6.70 dollars Sheep prices held steady as of today.
Butter market firm with creameries at 19 23 cents and daisies at 17 20 1/2 cents. Eggs steady at 12 1/4 to 16 cents per dozen. Cheese strong with daisies 12 1/2 cents twins 11 1/2 12 cents. Poultry alive market easier with turkeys 13 cents chickens 11 1/2 cents springs 12 cents.
Butter market firm with 13 442 pkgs receipts and varied state and western prices for common to fancy levels. Cheese market firm with 11 0926 packages and prices for large fancy fair to good, skims and other grades. Eggs market firm with 17 863 packages and state, Pennsylvania and nearby fancy to mixed and extra grades.
Quotations from multiple firms cover wheat at 68 cents a bushel, corn 50 cents, oats 27 cents, rye 55 cents, barley 40 cents, apples around 50 cents per bushel, butter 18 to 20 cents per pound, eggs 16 cents a dozen, lard 9 cents, turkeys 10 cents per pound, chickens 9 to 12 cents, ducks 8 to 8.5 cents, geese 8 to 10 cents, wool and hides pricing, plus mill and commission merchant quotes for bread and feed items.
Federal grand juries return ten indictments totaling 6 428 counts against Standard Oil over rebates on Whiting Indiana refinery shipments. Railroads named include Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Chicago and Alton, Illinois Central, Lake Shore, Michigan Southern, and others. Penalties range from 1000 to 20000 dollars per offense.
Bert Smith, a machinist of 1107 Locust street, was arraigned in city court on public intoxication. His wife testified he drained money from his Pennsylvania employer on Saturday and joined a gang that bought a keg of beer, then chased his family from home. Judge Skelton fined him 5 dollars and costs, promising a bigger fine next time. Other cases involved George Stadler, William Luttiman and Butch Skelton, and several defendants were remanded or continued.
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