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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
Thirteen anarchists were captured near Spezia after a struggle during an oath taking meeting in which they planned to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel. One anarchist and one officer were severely wounded in the ensuing clash.
Police aided by local residents detain saloonkeeper Rhodes after he arrived on train No 8 with a large bank roll. He lost about $183 in cash, later returned to Columbia City. Aveline youth Bogenschuetz confessed to stealing silverware but later recanted. Two men jailed for drunkenness. a horse picked up by Humane Officer. Gas pressure remains low as utility upgrades aim to raise supply by about 4 million cubic feet daily.
The record shows morning temperature three degrees below yesterday with a low at gas company office at 6 o clock. Evening reading at 6 was 44 degrees above zero, midnight 48, followed by a steady fall to the day’s low.
Will Peltier Dr L B Davis and Will Griffith place orders with Winton Carriage Co Cleveland for three touring tonneau cars to be delivered March 1. Each car weighs about 2200 pounds seats five passengers reach 50 mph. tonneau removed for tours two passengers with trunks. Peltier Fort Wayne agency says Fort Wayne buyers to follow in months.
Attorney Charles H. Worden of Detroit has accepted an invitation to speak before the Wayne County Medical Society on February 5. The address will focus on Civil Malpractice, with many noted Michigan lawyers expected to attend to discuss Worden’s paper. Worden is also connected with the Physicians' Defense Company of Detroit.
John Ferguson returns from Paducah with news of a Fort Wayne business transaction. He sold his stake in Ferguson Palmer Lumber Co and retires. His son in law R S Robertson Jr becomes a full member joining John K Ferguson Earl Palmer. Mills at Paducah valued at 100,600.
Dr C B Stemen will deliver the first in a winter series of medical lectures for railroad and shop men at the Railroad M C A on Holman and Calhoun streets next Monday evening. The topic is First Aids to the Injured and admission is free to all railroad and shop workers.
Carver Wood arrives in the city from Fortland Oregon to take charge of Sol A. Wood's law practice in Angola. He is a senior partner and son of Sol A. Wood of Gilbert Berghoff and Wood.
A call to be pastor at Redeemer Church will be extended to one of three finalists from a twelve name field. Rev. Schumm of New Jersey Rev. Hahn of Arcadia Indiana and Rev. Arent of Alma Michigan were the chosen nominees.
The Fort Wayne Federation of Labor elected officers last evening with J. C. Workman as President Charles Redrup as Vice President H. C. Lennert as Treasurer M. C. Cutter as Financial and Corresponding Secretary Charles Hollister as Recording Secretary Homer Heathman H Cohen R W Uebelheer Bert Edwards George J Goeglein as Executive Board John Loraine as Sergeant and H Krock F Mullahy C D Fricke on the auditing committee.
Berlin reports the time given to Venezuela to answer the Germany Britain ultimatum is brief though not disclosed. German officials hope President Castro will recognize the gravity and yield. La Guaira telegraph links are slow, with today’s events possibly delayed to tomorrow.
A major early December fire in downtown Atlanta destroyed almost a city block. Originating at the Snook & Austin furniture store on Whitehall Street the blaze spread to the Norcross building Marietta Street, the Jacobs drug house on Marietta Street, the P M Rose liquor shop and Williams hotel. No deaths reported though firefighters feared for Williams hotel guests. The Kimball house nearby faced smoke and sparks while the Peters building sixth floor housed professional offices and a restaurant.
Miss Nora Austin of this city returns from Cincinnati where she graduated from a prominent dental college. She plans to begin practice in Fort Wayne and is the daughter of Mrs. C. W. Buck of Hanna Street, described as a young lady of fine attainments.
A Wabash clergy member will preside at a gathering in Logansport at the Presbyterian church next Monday. Reports indicate several Presbyterian pastors will attend and discuss church matters.
In Scranton on December 9, the strike commission heard tales from Markle miners including a Hungarian worker and a wounded veteran about wrongful evictions. One100-year-old mother-in-law and a bedridden wife faced homelessness as families recounted injuries, rent seizures, and a widow’s death amid mounting hardship.
Gallagher, a national UMWA board member for the Hazelton district, described dangerous working conditions at Markle mines. He stated lamps failed in dark passages and miners kept working until exhaustion forced them out. He recalled Markle grievance committee members not returning to work after the strike.
John H. Bass refuses to part with a narrow strip beside the Bass Foundry and Machine works, saying the land is essential for his expansion and the proposed Pennsylvania industrial track. A Commercial club committee met him seeking a solution, and Bass promised a definite answer on Thursday, though prospects appear slim.
A government building today hosted a civil service exam for a photographe r's assistant in the departmental service with one applicant. An upcoming January 6 exam will appoint a seamstress in the Indian service within the supervising architect's treasury office, with posts in Southern Ute Colorado Siletz Oregon Pryor Creek Montana offering 400 to 500 dollars yearly.
A meeting of those interested in forming a new social club to succeed the old Wayne club will be held Wednesday evening at the Wayne club building to elect directors adopt by laws and conduct other business. The Anthony Wayne Club aims to lease the building and operate as before with no political affiliations.
Some jurors summoned for the December term of the U S court in this city arrived unaware that the term had been postponed by one week. The article notes the unexpected delay affected those drawn to serve.
Four men died and ten were injured in a dynamite explosion at Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal No. 5 mine in South Wilkesbarre. Names of the dead and seriously injured are listed. rescue teams evacuated the wounded and the colliery suspended operations for the day.
Local business leaders unveil a plan to build a heating plant supplying hot water and steam for homes offices and factories in Fort Wayne. The initial downtown service area would stretch between the Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania railroads and Barr to Webster streets, with later expansion citywide. The project requires about 500000 for pipes and the first station, and would charge consumers a rate similar to coal costs. The petition seeks a fifty year franchise to build on streets and alleys, with a 2 percent annual gross receipts payment starting 1910 and an indemnity bond of 10000.
Miss Bertha Stilwell Stimson of vette and Miss Helen Gill of showcased a recital performance featuring solo pieces and ensemble works. The event drew local music lovers and emphasized classical violin repertoire with refined technique and expressive interpretation.
Fort Wayne audiences enjoyed a strong vocal program as talented local singers delivered polished performances with notable clarity and expression, drawing warm applause and showcasing the city’s musical depth.
Congressman-elect Aikman Carnahan of Indiana's Second District died last night after illness since the election. The Republican, elected recently, passed away in Washington Indiana on December 9.
The Fort Wayne Van Wert and Lima traction company begins condemnation proceedings against Caroline M Olds and others for a right of way through their property. Amelia Snyder files for divorce from Jeremiah Snyder and seeks custody of four children. They wed in 1893 and the complaint alleges habitual abuse and failure to provide. Minnie Meyers files bond as administratrix of Charles Meyers estate.
The executive board met last evening in the company offices and re-elected the current officers: President C. S. Bush, Vice President L. C. Hunter, Secretary W. L. Moellering, Treasurer Max B. Fisher.
Frederick F. Warner and Grace E. Hite. James Arthur Brown and Minnie G. Bicknell. Yeah Oman and Anna Bruse.
Mrs Franklin and Mrs Purcell mother and daughter leave for Los Angeles. Berry Street M E church Ladies Aid to hold special meeting Wednesday after prayer meeting to elect a new president. Mrs Harry Willson and two children, visiting Grand Rapids, arrive tonight to visit Mr and Mrs Willson. Harry Willson to arrive from Grand Forks, N D, tomorrow.
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