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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

4

Political skirmishes swirl around Hanna Wood and franchise cases

The piece notes Missouri’s alleged corruption loopholes, Judge Rose limiting electric franchise grants to avoid fraud, and Hanna pressing a broader anti Wood attack. Secretary Root complains of false reports from senate hearings, while Hanna sharpens the anti Wood campaign and frames his biography around leadership.

Rose Auburn Root Senate Committee On Military Affairs Leonard Wood Hanna Wood

Burke Cockran slated to succeed in congress

Reports from Washington say Hon. Burke Cockran will replace Mayor-elect McClellan of New York in the U S House at the end of the week. Cockran, a former congressman, returns to the house as a powerful eloquent figure and a potential ornament to Congress.

Burke Cockran Washington Congress McClellan New York Cockran Richard Crozer McKinley Bryan Cochran Great Britain Irish Parliamentary Party

Sample Recipes From A Historic Cookery Page

A collection of recipe fragments including Ko-nut Muffins using one egg and ko nut, light sugar and milk with baking powder. Hungarian Eggs with tomato and cheese. Cream of Corn Soup with almonds. Apple and Entire Wheat Bread Pudding. Finnan Haddie creamed with milk and parsley. Puft-Boil dishes and notes on preparation.

Finnan Haddie Gian Haddie

Baked Dishes and Puddings From An Old Recipe Collection

A collection of kitchen guidance including Macaroon Pudding with gelatin, Salmon Toast with drawn butter, Dutch Salad with peas and potatoes, White Fruit Cake with almonds and citron, Home-made Marshmallows using Knox gelatin, Johnny Cake spider corn cake, Pickled Eyes egg preparation, Boiled Indian Pudding with spices, New Virginia Sauce for fish, Halibut center-cut preparation, Orange Custard Swedish style, Army Muffins with bread crumbs, Curried Tomatoes with rice, and Chocolate Ginger Bread with chocolate and spices.

New Virginia

Ordinary fruit gelatin dessert recipe from household notes

The text describes a simple gelatin dessert method using half a box of gelatin mixed with half a coffee cup of cold water, then milk, orange juice, sugar, and cooling in ice. It instructs to strain, chill, and serve with orange segments or whipped cream as garnish.

State Convention Invited to Fort Wayne Next June

At Plymouth Congregational church a meeting of local Christian Endeavor leaders unanimously invited the state association to hold the annual convention in this city next June with Fort Wayne Endeavorers pushing to land it. Miss Anna Louise Munich, Indiana state secretary, outlined practical work and the aim to win souls for Christ.

Christian Endeavor Societies Plymouth Congregational Church State Association Fort Wayne Loux Bailey Anna Louise Munich Indianapolis Christ Miss Munich

Deaths: Frederick W Rogge longtime Nickel Plate watchman

Frederick William Rogge 60 died of double pneumonia at 520 Jackson street Fort Wayne. A German native born May 8 1843 he came to America young, married Minnie Schlickmann in 1870, joined Nickel Plate in 1882 after time at Fort Wayne Ironworks. Survived by widow and four children William, Sophia Daseler Minnie Emma Rogge, all in Fort Wayne. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 at home and 2 at St John’s Reformed Church.

Frederick William Rogge Nickel Plate Railroad Jackson Street Mr. Rogge Westphala Germany America Minnie Schlickmann Fort Wayne

Unknown man found frozen to death near Sullivan

An unidentified man, seen intoxicated near Sullivan, Indiana, late Saturday night was found dead Sunday afternoon beneath a bridge after being covered by snow and ice. Local authorities report the death likely due to freezing conditions.

Sullivan Ind

Doctor Wins $300 Verdict in Whitley Circuit Court

Dr. C. B. Stemen secured a verdict for $500 yesterday afternoon in Whitley circuit court against James Kaough on a medical services case appealed from the local circuit. A prior judgment of $150 was ruled in this county, but a new trial motion was sustained and the case sent to Whitley county for trial.

C. B. Stemen Whitley James Kaough Whitley County

Wealthy British MP Drucker Dies at Bellevue Hospital

Investigation opens into the death of Adolphus Drucker a former British parliament member and Canadian mine owner at Bellevue Hospital. James Murphy inmate at the Tombs alleges heavy morphine injections head injuries and mistimed death hour. He claims mislaid jewelry and hospital misrepresentation to Drucker’s friends.

New York Des Bellevue Hospital Adolphus Drucker Drucker British Columbia Eugene N. Robinson James Murphy Murphy Bellevue

Warrant Issued in Bribery Case Ties Nichols and Leonard

In Grand Rapids Michigan a warrant for the arrest of William Leonard was issued for subordination of perjury linked to bribery attempts involving witness German during Lant K. Salsbury’s bribery trial. Ex-State Senator George Nichols was acquitted after a venue change. Leonard’s case lingered until prosecutors moved to revive charges.

Grand Rapids, Mich William Leonard German Lant K. Salsbury George Nichols Ionia Leonard Nichols Ottawa County Salsbury Brown

Boer general on Umbria voyage to St Louis exhibition

Gen Benjamin Viljoen, a Boer commander, traveled on the steamer Umbria bound for the St Louis exposition. The vessel rode a severe gale that smashed the forward rail and stove in a lifeboat. Third Officer Moulton was badly hurt and passenger Mrs Caroline Bradford was bruised. a sailor dislocated his hip and other crew members were injured.

New York Benjamin Viljoen Umbria Moulton Caroline Bradford

Shirley City Field Promotes Fort Wayne Oil & Gas Co

J. A. Painter ex county auditor of Blackford County and attorney E. G. Hoffman of Hoffman Ballou are in Shirley City leasing land for the Fort Wayne Oil & Gas Co. Their work aims to develop gas and oil interests benefiting Allen County farmers and the local economy.

Shirley City J. A. Painter Blackford County Indiana E. G. Hoffman Hoffman & Ballou Fort Wayne Maumee Township Fort Wayne Oil & Gas Co

Well Drilling Begins on Henry Norton Farm North of Maumee Oil

For the immediate commencement of a well on the Henry Norton farm one half mile north of the Maumee Oil Co well No. 3.

Henry Norton Maumee Oil Co

Mass convention to select delegates for district meeting

Democratic county chairman H. P. Scherer plans a mass convention on Saturday December 26 to choose delegates for the district convention. The district gathering will be at Columbia City on January 2 to elect a state committee member for the Twelfth district. County committee vacancies may be filled and a date for the county convention set.

H. P. Scherer Columbia City

Flames Reignite Ruins of Shields Clothing House

Patrolman Elliott found flames regrown in the Shields building ruins at morning. Firemen battled the blaze with water through noon and insurance crews began adjusting losses as out of town stockholders and firm owners arrived. Reuben Patterson donated fresh caps and mittens to the department.

Elliott Shields Clothing No. 3 Company Shields Company D. W. Lay Kewanee Shields Prass, Reed & Co Reuben

Carpenter Again in Sheriff's Care

Samuel Carpenter, held Saturday on an affidavit charging dangerous insanity, ran amuck in the Harrington block last night, brandishing a knife and threatening his wife and others. He resisted officers Brennan and Thomma and was taken to the police station, then moved to the county jail as a new commission is set for tomorrow.

Samuel Carpenter Justice Tancey Harrington Block Brennan Thomma Carpenter

Buried as a Mohammedan Lord Stanley’s burial shocks peers

London reports the death of Lord Stanley of Alderley on December 10 from pneumonia and his burial today in Alderley Park under Mohammedan rites. The secrecy was strict with only family and attendants present as the casket was carried to the grave by servants.

London Lord Stanley Alderley Alderley Park Chelford Cheshire

Small Cold Weather Heralds Slowpox Recovery Near Maysville

Cold weather continues as residents report slow but steady improvement among smallpox patients near Maysville. Community updates note social visits, farming labor, and upcoming ice and meat processing activities as preparations move ahead.

Shafer Case Against NY Chicago and St Louis Rail Set for Trial

General court news notes that John R. Shafer sues the New York Chicago and St. Louis railway company and the case is scheduled for trial on December 3.

John R. Shafer New York, Chicago and St. Louis

Sentinel Want Column Seeks Readers’ Needs

The Sentinel encourages readers to submit requests for items or services in its Want Column. Postings may include requests for household goods employment or help finding specific merchandise. Submissions are published in upcoming editions as space allows.

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