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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

13

MacArthur May Have To Explain After Honolulu Dispatches

Secretary Root said he would seek no action but will likely request an explanation from General MacArthur upon his return to the United States. The cabinet discussed the matter, and Jones asserts the general did not misrepresent his views. The report highlights pan German policy and emigration trends under the German emperor.

Washington Des MacArthur Honolulu United States Germany Root Associated Press Jones Carter Rooth

MacArthur refutes report predicting US Germany war in near future

In a dispatch to Governor Carter Colonel Jones quotes Major General MacArthur as saying war with Germany is inevitable and likely in the Pacific. MacArthur in Honolulu denies the report, stating it misrepresents his views. The analysis warns of German expansion in South America and a probable arms clash with the United States, urging federal strength to defend the Pacific coast.

Jones Carter General MacArthur MacArthur United States Spain Pacific South America George R. Carter Ms. Arthur United States Army Germany Honolulu England

Empton Merchant E J West's Tragic River Death Mystery

Relatives learn of E J West a Kempton merchant found dead beneath a railroad bridge over the Wabash River near Fort Wayne. West 48, identified by relatives, died after being struck by a passing train and falling thirty feet, with probable exposure causing death. The inquiry follows notes of the Odd Fellows lodge and a possible gunshot-like facial injury, later attributed to debris from a railcar.

E. J. West Bensylvania Mary’s River Kempton Py’ Nest Odd Fellows Tat Town J. T. Wes Sharpsville Ad Fellows’ Lodge Cam Fort Wayne J. N. Treiler Odd Fellows’ General Defiance Ohio Daulter Muncie West Lake Erie Pennsylvania Barnett Fansylvania Calhoun Street Railrad Bridge

Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted as Cold Remedy

A Dreier and Bro. promotion touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest throat and lung remedy for coughs and colds, claiming rapid relief and prevention of serious complications.

Foley Dreier & Bro

Canadian boundary change reported by Dawson dispatch

Major Zachary Taylor Wood returns to Dawson and announces the first outpost move in the Canada United States boundary arbitration. The Northwest Mounted Police relocate Wells post on the Dalton trail to Pleasant Camp with possible further changes pending an international survey.

Seattle Wash Post-Intelligencer Dawson Zachary Taylor Wood International Commission Canada United States Wood Northwest Mounted Police Wells Dalton Trail Pleasant Camp

Major Wood and the Klondike Summit Reach

The passage recalls Major Wood famed for collecting customs at the White Pass summit during the Klondike rush. He led a detachment that pushed the Canadian line forward seventeen miles from Lake Bennett to the summit. He is a nephew of General Taylor, former U S president.

Major Wood White Pass Klondike Lake Bennett Taylor United States

Queen Escapes Death in Sandringham Fire

London reports Queen Alexandra and her secretary Miss Charlotte Knollys narrowly escaped a Sandringham palace fire that broke out at 5 am. The queen's room ablaze, floor collapsed as they fled in dressing gowns, smoke nearly suffocating them. guests and servants filled corridors in the panic.

London Queen Alexandra Charlotte Knollys Sandringham Miss Knollys

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Pleased Tester

H A Tisdale of Sumerton South Carolina reports a twenty year piles ordeal finally cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The product combines Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients and is sold by Meyer Bros. Co.

H. A. Tisdale Summerton S. C DeWitt Meyer Bros. Co

Death of Albert J. Wise Prominent New York Lawyer

Albert J. Wise, president of J. H. Bunnell & Co and noted New York bar member, died of bronchitis after internal injuries from a trolley fall near his home. Born in Lima, Ohio, 43 years ago, he once practiced law there.

New York Albert J. Wise J. H. Bunnell & Co Lima Ohio

Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as throat cure

Dreier and Bro promote Foley's Honey and Tar as a positive cure for all throat and lung diseases and warn against substitutes.

Foley Dreier & Bro

Muncie Train Wreck Destroys Wagon Near Crossing

Lake Erie and Western No. 18 struck a corn wagon at the first road crossing south of the Wabash crossing last night. The wagon driver walked behind the wagon and failed to see the train in time. The engine pilot demolished the wagon, scattering parts and corn 100 feet along the right of way. No injuries to the driver or horses. the train continued to the city after confirming no one hurt. Engineer William E. Everett was at the throttle.

Lake Erie and Western Wabash Crossing William E. Everett

Wood Proclaims Anti Slavery Law in Moroland

Manila reports Major General Leonard Wood has proclaimed an anti slavery law in Moroland, passed by the Moro provinces’ legislative council. The sultan and dattos pledged to abide by the terms, with lands to be allotted to Moros at valued rents to provide the latter with a moderate income. Carl Johnson denies involvement in smuggling Chinese labor to the Philippines and bribe acceptance. The Philippine commission advises non intermix with coastwise laws until American vessels request action, while inland disturbances wane and hemp exports in Albay reach a record November. Governor Taft to remain in office until Washington arrival.

Manila Leonard Wood Moroland Legislative Council Dattos Wood Tafi Carl Johnson Amoy China Philippines Philippine Commission United States Interior Albay Taft Washington

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Governor Atkinson

A vintage medical advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid that digests all foods and strengthens the stomach. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses the remedy after using several bottles and recommending it to friends. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.

G. W. Atkinson W. Va Meyer Bros. Co

Quiet Wedding of Miss Elma L Jackson and Wilson B Clark

Miss Elma L. Jackson and Wilson B. Clark were quietly married Thursday at 10 AM at Bethany Presbyterian Church home of Rev. Dubois Loux on West Washington street. A small gathering of relatives and close friends attended the ceremony. The couple then traveled to the bride’s parents’ home three miles west for an elaborate wedding dinner.

Elma L. Jackson Wilson B. Clark Dubois Loux Bethany Presbyterian Church West Washington Street

O'Brien Claims Data For Test Of Apportionment Law

Special Chairman O'Brien of the Democratic state central committee announced he collected all data for action testing the legality of the Republican apportionment law. Two leading Indiana lawyers expect the Supreme Court to rule the law unconstitutional. The matter will be discussed at the state committee meeting on Monday.

Indianapolis Ind O’brien Democratic State Central Committee Supreme Court

Foley's Kidney Cure Restores Buffalo Man's Health

A. H. Thurnes, coal operator of Buffalo, Ohio, reports kidney and bladder trouble for years with gravel and stones and no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure. After a few doses he experienced relief, brick dust stones passed, and he felt like a new man, saying it did him a thousand dollars worth of good.

A. H. Thurnes Buffalo, C Foley Dreier

Bargains at Bam Field's Shoe and Clothing

Shoes and clothing bargains at Bam Field's, 806 Barr & J., opposite city hall. Rubber goods featured. call before visiting. Open daily 12 to 2. wt4

Bam Field Barr &J City Hall

Deposit Your Money in the Post Office Safety Fund

Depositors urged to place funds in the post office security system named S100 AOC and related measures. Officials promote a secure option for savings with assurances of protection and reliability.

Eter Ne Ee

New Smallpox Case Reported Among Railroad Men

Pearl F Flowers, a railroad employee living at 1324 Thomas Street, was removed Friday to the isolation hospital with smallpox. Several other railroad men boarding at the same address were exposed in the outbreak.

Pearl F .Flowers Thomas Street

Pioneer woman Sarah A. Fairfield dead at nearly ninety

Mrs. Sarah A. Fairfield widow of Charles Fairfield and longtime Allen county resident died at 3 15 Friday morning at her home three miles south of the city. She was nearly eighty nine, had lived in Allen county seventy one years and passed from heart failure after a long, active life. Born January 18 1515 at Marietta Ohio she came to Allen county with her parents in 1832. She and Charles Fairfield married December 4 1836 and had seven children, five living: Olive Edwards Charles W Fairfield Mary F Davis Edward B Fairfield and Willard A Fairfield. Funeral from her residence Monday at 1 PM with Rev A S Preston officiating. interment Lindenwood.

Sarah A. Fairfield Charles Fairfield Allen County Fairfield Wayne Township William Browning Marquette Mich A. M. Starr

Death of Mrs Elwin W Case in Denver

Mrs Elwin W Case of this city died Tuesday in Denver Colorado where she had gone two years earlier seeking health relief. She was daughter of the late Daniel Harmon and mother of five children Leon Ralph Charles Helen and Mrs Harry Taylor. She leaves two brothers Samuel Harmon and Tein Harmon and two sisters Mrs Joseph Douglass and Mrs Newcomer. The body will be brought to Fort Wayne for burial arriving Thursday afternoon and likely laid to rest at the Newcomer home on Fairfield avenue. Funeral announcement to follow.

Elwin W. Case Denver Col Daniel Harmon Leon Ralph Charles Helen Harry Taylor Samuel Harmon Tcin Harmon Chicago Joseph Douglass Elkhart Newcomer Fort Wayne Fairfield Avenue

Mrs Anna E Irey Widow of Alfred Irey Dies at 53

Mrs Anna E Irey widow of Alfred K Irey died at 3 30 am at 309 East Berry street after a week long illness from typhoid pneumonia She was 53 born July 14 1850 in Miami county Ohio married Oct 10 1873 at Fairfield Center DeKalb County They moved to Fort Wayne where they made their home Her husband formerly managed the Fort Wayne Journal and died thirteen years ago She leaves two children Miss Elma T Irey and Frank Irey both of Fort Wayne She was a charter member of Plymouth Congregational church and active in its Ladies Society

Anna E. Irey Alfred K. Irey East Berry Street Irey Miami County Ohio Fairfield Center DeKalb County

Mrs Dickerson Dies at Monroeville at 78

Identified as Mrs. Dickerson of Monroeville aged 78 died at home Wednesday from infirmities of age. Born September 5 1825 in Morrell county Ohio she married William Dickerson fifty years ago who survives at 80. A Christian church member she was described as estimable. Funeral services were held Friday morning at Monroeville.

Monroeville Morrell County Ohio William Dickerson Dickerson Christian Church

Infant Daughter of Grim Family Dies After Exhaustion

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Grim of 1482 Houstis Avenue died Thursday afternoon from exhaustion at one day old.

William Grim Houstis Avenue

Little Early Risers Promoted By Texas Dealer

In Yoakum Texas J M Haller heads a large dry goods firm. On a trip east he recommended DeWitt's Little Early Risers to a companion in a palace car claiming the pills give a good morning feeling. Sold by Meyer Bras. Co.

Texas Yoakum J. M. Haller Mr. Haller DeWitt Meyer Bras. Co

Hatfield Gave Bond in Mail Robbery Case

Harvey D. Hatfield, Huntington post office clerk, held to federal grand jury on mail rifling charge, posted $300 bond with father J. M. Hatfield and attorney J. B. Harper as sureties. Bond signed by Hatfield and Friday by William E. Murray of Huntington.

Harvey D. Hatfield Huntington Federal Grand Jury J. M. Hatfield J. B. Harper William E. Murray

Reform School Chooses Foley's Honey and Tar

J G Gluck superintendent Pruntytown West Virginia writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines the reform school will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively as the most effective and harmless remedy. Dreier and Bro.

J. G. Gluck Pruntytown W. Va Foley West Virginia Reform School Dreier & Bro

Street Car Slams Into Farmer Wagon on West Jefferson

At 12 10 this afternoon the short line car on West Jefferson street struck a wagon at Van Buren crossing injuring Mr Louis Scherschel and his wife from Garr Creek. He suffered cuts and bruises while she sprained or fractured a wrist. They were treated at Noll drug store and taken to Lakeside to their daughter Mrs Frank Bobay. Motorman Smith blamed slick rails for the collision and said he could have stopped otherwise.

West Jefferson Street van Buren Street Louis Scherschel Garr Creek Frank Bobay Lakeside Mr. Smith Krunson

Coughs and Colds Ad Mention of Opiate Free Syrup

The ad warns that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate option that will not cause constipation. Dreisr & Bro.

Foley Dreisr & Bro

Mandrunk at Lindenwood home after trespass scare

Patrick Dillon, in a frenzied drinking episode, forced entry at Mrs. George Betz’s home near Lindenwood cemetery last night. He refused food, drank dishwater, and frightened the family until deputies and a guard recovered him. He is jailed pending possible trespass charges.

Patrick Dillon George Betz Lindenwood Cemetery Dillon Reichelderder Swaidner Huguenard Calvin Hoy Nickel Plate Stout Bets Erie Rolling Mills

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad

Vintage ad promoting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Claims every druggist refunds the money if it fails. Mentions a signature on each box by W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.

Hi. W. Grove

Cabinet Meeting In Washington Without Hay

Today's cabinet session was attended by all members except Secretary Hay who was ill at home. The meeting was brief and discussed Panama matters but no definite action was taken. Several members raised departmental concerns but nothing of great importance was accomplished.

Washington Hay Panama

Kidney Cure Claim From Foley’s Advertisement

A brief item asserts that kidney or bladder trouble can be cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure in time, attributed to Dreier & Bra.

Foley Dreier & Bra

Record Cold Snap Reaches Winter Low

The region marked a severe cold spell with a record low of 8 degrees above zero for the winter. Observations showed 20 degrees at 9 PM Thursday, 16 at midnight, and 8 at 8 AM before a slight rise later in the day.

Foley's Honey and Tar Substitute Notice

Dreier and Bro warn readers not to be swayed by substitutes offered as Foley's Honey and Tar urging customers to beware inferior imitations and seek the genuine product.

Foley Dreier & Bro

Fort Wayne Curling Club Plans Winter Games at Lakeside

The Fort Wayne Curling Club prepares a series of winter games at Lakeside rink next week. After a bath house fire ruined Scottish granite stones, the club will use metal stones temporarily and order new granite stones from Scotland. A Monday meeting in Caledonian hall calls for all members to attend.

Fort Wayne Lakeside Lakeside Bath House Scotland Caledonian Hall

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