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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
14
Police Inspector Sheremetieff, linked to a June anti Jewish outbreak in Bialystok, was shot and mortally wounded by a workman near the Fontanka canal in St Petersburg. The assailant then killed himself after firing at officers, a Jew from Bialystok identified as the shooter.
A wide range of local items include a bid to lure iW. R. Hearst to Elkheart Chautauqua, new stores opening in Ossian and Auburn, several deaths from illness and accidents, a cat rescue by Elkhart firemen, a bankrupted general store in New Paris after burglaries, and a harsh marriage ad seeking a wealthy life partner complete with strict requirements.
Washington December 5. The senate without debate adopted a resolution urging the secretary of commerce and labor to supply copies of all letters telegrams reports filed in the department related to the investigation of Japanese students attending public schools in San Francisco. Senator Flint of California introduced the measure. Morning business was heavy with petitions memorials bills and resolutions presented. The vice president read communications from the executive department ordered printed. Debate delayed action on information regarding the discharge of the 25th Infantry at Brownsville Texas due to Senator Penrose's absence.
The measure authorizes national banking associations to make real estate secured loans and caps their loan amounts. The bill passed the House by 111 to 51 votes.
Congressman Butler Ames of Massachusetts starts a campaign for an immediate tariff revision. He seeks a Republican caucus to express resolve for prompt changes to unequal tariff laws and to decide whether to revise all schedules or just select ones after March 4.
The president sent to the senate on December 5 a nomination for W. Morgan Shuster of Washington, D C to serve as a member of the Philippine commission and as secretary of public instruction in the Philippine Islands.
Senator Lodge introduced a bill to prohibit interstate commerce in any product made by a child under 14 and by children under 16 who cannot read or write. Violation would be a misdemeanor with a $500 fine and up to one year in jail.
Mrs Rose Varal of 1536 West Fifteenth Street Chicago killed herself today amid suspicions surrounding a string of recent family deaths. The husband Martin Uzral and four children all died in ten months with physicians citing stomach trouble. Police received anonymous tips suggesting an investigation due to life insurance on all members, though no definite lead emerged.
A Monon line passenger wreck near Cambria Indiana injured one possibly fatally, with about twenty others hurt. The fast limited No 36 from Chicago to Cincinnati derailed after a broken rail tampered with by wreckers, causing cars to plunge into a ditch and sparking a small fire contained by passengers.
Mrs Bowser tends a dramatic toothache scene as Bowser writhes and schemes to scapegoat, while a cat winks and the doctor arrives to reveal the culprit tooth. The physician declares Bowser the biggest jackass in America after quickly removing the tooth.
The National Business League adopted a resolution proposing a six year presidential term. It was forwarded to Senator Shelby M. Cullom and Representative F. O. Lowden for introduction in the Senate and House. The plan states no person might seek re election after a six year term.
Marinette Wisconsin reports an 18 year old New London man Donald C Ramm wed Delvina Deaver. He was imprisoned at home after informing his family of elopement while the bride was escorted to a train and sent to Marinette where she sought refuge with friends as her parents refused to receive her.
The report notes the Indiana Normal School begins its first winter term on Monday November 19 inviting enrollment as the season starts.
The warden recalls a calm inmate regarded as the coolest convict who ever escaped. A visitor reacts with surprise as the talks reveal the prisoner left a note for the state governor promising liberty he is taking. The note begins with I hope you will pardon me for the liberty I'm taking.
The New York Press notes the crucial scene drew hisses and groans from the audience. A heartbroken playwright laments public taste while the manager declares the audience wants its money back, signaling a failed production.
Nanna notes the garments need finishing as they appear quite brown. The Tatler quotes a character urging completion of the laundry task amid aging fabrics.
Tracy, longtime Huntington resident, died Tuesday at age 90. She was known for her wit and was featured in Lippincott's Magazine Belazeel. Her death marks the end of a long life in the community.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding piles and notes authorized distributors. The text appears as a promotional claim without medical endorsement.
A blaze caused by thousands of paper matches at F. A. Rathbun & Company in West Indianapolis burned eight young women, four seriously, as they fled via a stairway and windows. Injured workers were driven home by ambulances after the fire was fought.
John H Kevampa a drunken Finn armed with a revolver and knife attacked five men in Ashtabula injuring several before he was killed by police. He shot John Herlery and Otto Mackey in the neck and knifed Matt Hakulinen and Oscar Koshing. Police officer John Hummer fought him then shot Kejampa through the heart.
John Montgomery, 37, held without bail for murder after a long feud with Marcus Criswell, 75, following a confrontation over Criswell’s stray turkeys. Montgomery struck Criswell with a gun barrel during a dispute, leaving Criswell in a coma until his death.
Pekin university student Lou Lien Ming is described as blessed by revival in 1900. He refused to bow to local rites, declared himself a Christian, and testified on the street as a mob demanded his death, until swords silenced his pleas to reconcile with God.
Advertises over 600 open railway positions with no experience needed. Promises rapid promotion to engineers and conductors, salaries from 75 to 200 dollars monthly. Offers home mail instructions and a free catalogue with application form from National Railway Training.
M B Everitt who served nine years as Payne postmaster died Tuesday night at 48 from Brights disease after lapsing into unconsciousness. He born near Hicksville and is survived by wife and three sons. He belonged to Knights of Pythias and Elks. Interment will be at Hicksville with Knights of Pythias in attendance.
Robert D. Bradley president Edwin Bradley vice president and Wm J Oby former officer and Cleveland attorney were sentenced by Judge Landis to one year in the house of correction for conspiracy to violate federal interstate traffic laws governing articles used for immoral purposes.
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