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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

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Sunday School Workers Meet in Allen County

A county convention of Sunday school workers met at West Jefferson Street Church of Christ in Fort Wayne with about 65 attending in the morning. Rev. E Wesley Halpenny spoke on The Influence of Vision in Life and Miss Anna Philley discussed Keeping the Young Men in Sunday School.

West Jefferson Street Church of Christ Allen County Jefferson Street E. Wesley Halpenny Indiana Halpenny Anna Philley F Philley First Baptist Church Fort Wayne Philley Jerusalem E. W. Allen

Ladies elect officers in Catholic Benevolent branch

Branch 833 Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association met Monday evening and elected officers including President Mrs. Mary Hogan First vice president Mrs. Mary Corcoran Second vice president Mrs. Frances Betzler Recorder Mrs. Jennie Wright Assistant recorder Miss Laura Wyman Financial secretary Miss Mola Fox Treasurer Miss Velma Ohneck Guard Mrs. Nora Quinn Marshal Miss Minnie Hirt Trustees include Mrs. Elizabeth Ker Miss Alice Koester Miss May Corap Mrs. Anna Barry and Mrs. Quina

Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Mary Hogan Mary Corcoran Frances Betzler Jennie Wright Laura ‘Wyman Mol- Meé.Fox Velma Ohneck Nora Quinn Minnie Hirt Elizabeth Ker Alice Koester Maycorap Anna” Barry Quina

Rag Face Painfully Cut on Broadway

Blighted street scene referenced on Broadway in a report noting a man named Henry Wellman involved in an injury incident. The readable fragments imply a confrontational or accidental cut injury in an urban setting with unnamed witnesses or responders.

Riots in Seoul continue amid Korean unrest and foreign pressure

Rioting at Mokphe escalates with a Japanese mob wounding seventeen Koreans. Officials rush to quell disorders as Russia’s influence appears unshaken. The United States demands answers on Wiju port opening while foreigners fear violence and the Korean army of eight thousand may trigger looting.

Seoul Mokphe Russia United States Allen Wiju Korea Japan Port Arthur

Bank cashier commits suicide at Yale National Bank

Asa C. Bushnell, cashier of the Yale National Bank in New Haven, shot himself before opening hours. He dies about an hour and a half later. Bank officials say accounts appeared in order, with no clear link to his death. Official notes cite possible overwork and ill health. Bushnell had served 21 years. bank reports indicate a modest misappropriation likely under $15,000, covered by bonds.

New Haven, Conn Asa C. Bushnell Yale National Bank Bushnell United States Bank Burroughs Barrows

Three Fort Wayne Patents Granted in Washington

Patents were granted today to Fort Wayne inventors in Washington. Allen Bowser received a computing attachment for pumps, Frank Burger a hot air engine and power generator, and Dorr Iriller a railway switch.

Washington, D. C Fort Wayne Allen Bowser Frank Burger Dorr Iriller

Mrs Casper Hosts Return From Sturgis Visit

Mrs M L Casper welcomed guest Mrs A M Williams and her daughter Wayne after their recent trip and stop in Sturgis Michigan.

M. L. Casper A. M. Williams Wayne Sturgis Mich

Crown Prince in Room Restriction After Steeplechase

Berlin reports Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm was kept in his room for three days by his father after racing a steeplechase against the emperor’s wish near Potsdam a month or two ago. The prince, a venturesome rider, had earlier been rebuked for riding up the Sans Souci steps at the head of his guards regiment, of which he was recently named colonel. While at Bonn University he was noted for fast tandem driving to shave corner distances.

Berlin Frederick William Potsdam Sans Souci Guards Bonn University

Dividend on Crucible Steel preferred stock passed

Pittsburg December 15 at a Crucible Steel company board meeting the directors decided to pass the 7 percent cumulative dividend on the preferred stock. President Frank B. Smith declined to discuss the reasons. The decision had no material exchange effect as the action was anticipated and discounted by investors.

Pittsburg Crucible Steel Company Frankb. Smith

Assyria Steamship Grounds on Pea Patch Shoal

The Hamburg Atlantic steamship Assyria, sailing from Philadelphia to Hamburg, ran aground on Pea Patch shoal in the Delaware River about ten miles below Newcastle Delaware. The vessel lies easy and tugs have been dispatched to assist.

Philadelphia Hamburg-American Line Assyria Hamburg Pea Patch Shoal Delaware River Newcastle Del

Assets of Consolidated Lake Superior Co Sold at Auction

The Consolidated Lake Superior Co assets held by Speyer & Co were bought in at public auction today for 1.5 million dollars on a loan of 5.05 million. The bid was the only one received despite protests from other creditors representatives.

New York Consolidated Lake Superior Co Speyer & Co

Rumor Report Sparks Unclear Claim Attributed Incident

A fragment notes that one source claimed something was reported, but no clear facts or identities are provided. The lack of verifiable detail leaves the event description uncertain and unresolved.

Panama Treaty Must Be Amended In Congress

Democratic caucus in Washington votes to bind members to caucus action and requires a two thirds majority for endorsed actions. Leaders claim enough Democrats will back the Panama Canal treaty and push for specified amendments to be added with caucus approval.

Washington Panama Canal

Senate votes to print Cuba war expenditures report

In Washington the senate approved printing 2 000 copies of the war department report on Cuba occupation expenditures and passed a joint resolution correcting punctuation in the naval appropriation act. Senator Perkins of California spoke on the Cuban reciprocity bill noting U S sugar consumption rose six pounds per capita over eight years.

Washington Senate War Department Cuba United States Perkins California

House debates Panama policy and rural delivery routes

In the House, debating the pensions bill, Mgr Crumpacker attacked the Panama issue as unfounded and argued the minority’s stance could embolden Colombia. Mr Maddox rebutted and shifted to rural free delivery, noting among 15 000 routes since last June most are in Iowa Indiana Ohio, with Illinois following ahead of several southern states.

Washington House Mgr. Crumpacker Panama New Republic Colombia Crumpacker Williams Maddox Georgia Iowa Indiana Ohio Ilinois

Brother Gets Insurance on Gillespie Murder Case

Cincinnati agents announce that the $2000 life policy on Elizabeth Gillespie will be paid to twin brother James Gillespie per the policy. Elizabeth, who died after a mysterious assassination a week earlier, left no will with about $6000 in real estate and other items. Mrs. Seward Gillespie testified before the grand jury.

Rising Sun Ind Cincinnati Elizabeth Gillespie James Gillespie James Elizabeth Gillespie

Knox Hears Arguments On Northern Securities Case

Washington December 15 arguments in the Northern Securities case before the supreme court were closed as Mr Young finished his defense for the defendant corporation. Attorney General Knox led the government argument asserting the union of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern made them noncompetitive, illegal under interstate commerce rules tied to joint traffic agreements. The crowded court heard the final remarks on these contracts that restrained interstate commerce.

Washington Northern Securities Supreme Court Young Knox Northern Pacific Great Northern Securities Company

Marines Open Recruiting Station in Fort Wayne

For the first time in Fort Wayne history marines will be enlisted locally Captain J F McGill USMC arrived from Indianapolis to open a recruiting station for at least six months possibly permanent The office seeks government quarters through Custodian Page else lease offices Matthew Simpson Strachey joins navy as landsman Ensign Beckner reports fifteen applicants three enlistments four awaiting parental consent due to ages

Fort Wayne J. F. McGill United States Marine Corps Indianapolis Marine Corps Navy Ensign Beckner Naval Matthew Simpson Strachey

Pioneer Citizen John Hearz Dies at 74 in Allen County

John Hearz a long time Allen county farmer and respected pioneer died at his Goshen road home Monday at 11 o clock from pneumonia after a cold. Born in Germany in 1829 he was seventy four on the 20th day of duty last. Survived by daughter Mrs Fred Fortmeyer funeral at 10 am Thursday from the German Lutheran church with interment in Hatfield cemetery.

John Hearz Allen County Goshen Road Mgr. Hearz Germany Fred Fortmeyer Hatfield Cemetery

Defense Rested in Terrell Murder Trial in Bluffton

Special to The Sentinel from Bluffton Indiana reports that the defense in John W. Terrell murder trial rested after the last witness Dr. Boles testified on Terrell’s claimed mental unsoundness. State rebuttal opened with Terrell’s own testimony about a month after his daughter’s suit for separation, and a woman’s testimony about domestic details was ruled irrelevant by Judge Smith.

Sentinel Bluffton Ind John W. Terrell Melvin Wolfe Terrell Smith Dr. Boles Muncie Wolfe Boles Lucy Allen Ferrer Berrer Jacob N. Wolfe

Two Killed in Train Collision Near Findlay

In Findlay Ohio on December 15 Hannah H Fountain and a sixteen year old boy were struck and killed by a passenger train at a road crossing two miles west of the city. The victims were identified locally and the tragedy prompted investigations into crossing safety.

Findlay Ohio Hannah H. Fountain

Tee Kees Returns to Chicago After Brief Visit

Tee Kees returned to Chicago after a brief visit with his uncle Frank Kees and family. John C. Stafford of Indianapolis has taken a salesman position at George Jacobs' music house.

Tee Kees Chicago Frank Kees John C. Stafford Indianapolis George Jacobs Music House

Long jail term for man in Pennsylvania shop assault case

Michael C. Tierney was sentenced to six months in jail and a $1000 fine by a circuit court jury after noon Tuesday. He was found guilty of assault with a hammer in a Pennsylvania machine shop altercation that fractured a skull and risked causing death.

Michael C. Tierney Pennsylvania

Fleming Withholds Support for Taggart at Indiana Democrats Meeting

Indiana Democrats endorsed former Indianapolis mayor Taggart for national chairmanship amid praise for his leadership. State Senator S. B. Fleming, Twelfth district chairman, reserved his vote, surprising attendees and dampening early enthusiasm. Taggart invited Fleming to luncheon, but Fleming declined, remaining at the Grand Hotel for the afternoon session.

Indianapolis Ind Taggart Democratic State Committee S. B. Fleming Fort Wayne Lincoln Dixon North Vernon Thomas Taggart National Democratic National Democracy Fleming Indiana Tast Joseph T. Fanning Seventh District Grand Hotel James L. Keach Democratic City Committee Keach Fanning The Democrats

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. A. K. Hackett J. W. van Buskirk E. D. Clay J. N. Field Paul Mossman Nettie Hubler J. C. F. McMakin Miss Anna Philley Broadway Henry Wellman, T Corea New Haven Conn Crown Prince of Democratic Caucus Action Binding Congress Naval Service Pioneher Terrell Trial State Sematsa Fleming ANOLD
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