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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

26

Greatest Pacific Fleet Demonstration to Meet off San Francisco

Fortress Monroe Va Dec 16 The world's largest naval demonstration unfolds as fifty one U S ships of the new Pacific fleet move toward San Francisco. The vast force includes sixteen battleships eighteen armored and nine protected cruisers with torpedo boats and monitors, destined for a four month voyage costing millions in coal fuel and manpower.

Fortress Monroe San Francisco English Channel Oyster Bay Roosevelt Hampton Roads Sastatiens Japan United States Pacific Kipling Golden Gate United States Navy England Atlantic Miliia Cceseessseeees Ccccssenenaee Uncle Sam Golfen Gate Navy Department Rio de Janeiro Punta Arenag Magellan Straits South America Callao Peru Magdalena Bay San Francisco Bay San Juan Trinidad Para Parnambuca Montevideo Punta Arenas Talcahuana Panama Acapulco Bay Monitor Admiral Capps San Diego Los Angeles Cal Bremerton Washington State Frederick W. Abbott Corps of Engineers Stanley B. Embick Coast Artillery Corps Philippines Manila Subig Bays Berlin Shanghai Novik Bay Vladivostok Germany Far East Tae

Burglars Net Tiny Loot From Two Local Stores

Burglars entered Rehling & Stegner at 1205 Lafayette and Forthmiller at Harmer and Lewis, taking about $5 total in cash plus small items. At Rehling & Stegner they pried a shuttered back window, tried the safe, and left by the unlocked window. Forthmiller’s door was bolted inside, so a window was pried open to gain entry, with about $4.50 and a few small goods stolen. Police investigate.

Rehling & Stegner Lafayette Street Albert Furthmiller Harmer and Lewis Streets Forthmiller

Former County Clerk Loses Suit For Extra Fees

Special to The Sentinel Indianapolis Ind Dec 14 By lower court decision W E Davis lost his suit for 10000 to collect extra service fees while clerk of Marion county The case was a test suit with statewide backing and Davis will appeal to the supreme court.

the Sentinel Indianapolis Ind Tojay W. E. Davis Marion County

Audubon Society Meeting Noted in Allen County Museum

Allen County Audubon Society will hold a meeting in the museum. Details are sparse but indicate a local gathering focused on bird study and conservation.

County Audubon. Society

Battlefleet Review As Roosevelt Bids Adieu To Admirals

President Roosevelt ends a ceremonial review as the 16 battleships led by Connecticut depart Chesapeake Bay toward Thimble Shoal Light. The Mayflower carries the president and party while navy officers receive farewell handshakes and a final salute from the fleet.

Magellan San Francisco Roosevelt Chesapeake Bay Thimble Shoal Light Capes Atlantic Hampton Roads Connecticut Admiral Evans Kentucky Ethel Roosevelt Navy Metcalf Newberry

The Fleet Formation Rear Admiral Evans Leads Divisions

Naval fleet list details the First Division under Rear Admiral Evans with flagship Osterhaus and captains for Connecticut Vermont Louisiana Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island Virginia and others. It lists the Second Division under Rear Admiral Emory with ships and captains from Minnesota Ohio Maine Missouri and more. The Third Division under Rear Admiral Thomas M. etc. includes Minnesota Ohio Maine and Kentucky units. The Fourth Division features Alabama Illinois Kentucky and the Auxiliary Division lists Glacier Culgoa Panther Yankton and tender Yankton with officers Patton Nelson and Gherardi.

Seeveesege Aigiaye Bes Rho Island Connecticut Alabama Kansas Enenree Louisiana Vermont Kentucky Minnesota Kearsarge Virginia New Jersey Missouri Amirel D. Evans Hugo W. Osterhaus Evans Charles E. Vreeland Vexmont Willam P. Potter Richard Wainwright Georgia W. H. H. Southerland Rhode Island Joseph B. Murdock Seaton Schroeder John Hubbard Co. M Greenlief A. Merriam Maine Giles B. Harber Swawe Aan Ten Eyck D. W. Veeder C. S.perry Illinois John M. Bowyer Abesitaees Aeance Ao Hamilton Hutchins Walter C. Cowles Glacier W. S. Hogg

Fort Wayne High School Frat War Reopened After Dances

Professor C T Lane the Fort Wayne high school principal called members of Bell Phi Sigma Alpha Omega Delta Sigma Nu and Phi Alpha Si to stop holiday dances planned by fraternities and sororities. He noted the alumni involvement revived the long running fraternity issue across Indiana and other states.

Fort Wayne High School Indiana C. T. Lane Bell Phi Sigma Alpha Omega Delta Sigma Nu Phi Alphi Si Lane

New G A R Officers Elected by Lion Bass Post

New officers were elected by the G A R Lion and Bass Post Friday evening. Elected posts include Post commander John Shuler senior vice commander George Graham junior vice commander C J Potter officer of the day John Hess quartermaster Jasper Edsall chaplain John N Kress officer of the guard John A Soliday surgeon Dr Jacob Hetrick trustee three years William Engle delegates to state encampment Judge S M Hench L J Potter Waake Wik

Lion Bass Post Bass John Shuler George Graham C. J. Potter John Hess Jasper Edsall John N. Kress John A. Soliday Jacob Hetrick William Engle

ONE SURVIVOR AMONG CREW AS LAWSON SCHOONER WRECKS

The American seven masted schooner Thomas W Lawson was wrecked in Broad Sound Scilly Islands during a fierce gale. Only one man, George Allen of London, survived. Eighteen crewmates are reported dead with three bodies recovered near Annet Island. Rescue efforts failed as lights vanished and seas remained high.

Hughtown Scilly Islands Thomas W. Lawson Broad Sound Annet Island Scilly St. Agnes Bishop Rock Gunners Rock Lawson St. Marys Coast Guards George Allen London W. C. Hicks Allen

Jurors in Jackson Case Report Boycott Pressure

Two jurors from the A. B. Jackson verdict say their East Berry street barber shops have faced boycott pressure since the circuit court ruling. E. B. Robinson of Wayne hotel barber shop and Edward Sterling opposite the Majestic theatre report lost business from liquor industry regulars and others urged by saloonkeepers to stop patronizing them. Robinson considers consulting a lawyer to seek protection against suspected conspiracies.

A. B. Jackson E. B. Robinson Wayne Hotel Edward Sterling Majestic Theater East Berry Street Jackson Sterling Robinson

Election of Officers at Lutheran Teachers Conference

At the close of the Lutheran Teachers conference officers were elected. President H Konow, vice president George Hormer, secretary G Weller, treasurer G Fassen, musical director H Hahn.

Lutheran Teachers’ Conference H. Konow George Hormer G. Weller G. Fassen H. Hahn

Severe gales flood interiors halt UK communication

London reports fierce coastal gales persist for days with heavy rains flooding interior lowlands across the United Kingdom. Communications are largely hampered as weather conditions worsen.

London United Kingdom

State Waterway Meeting Calls For Indiana Branch

Indianapolis December 14 Henry Riesenberg vice president for Indiana of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress has issued a call for a January 21 and 22 meeting to form a state branch. The assembly hall of the new Board of Trade building will host and Governor Hanly will be asked to name two delegates from each of the thirteen districts and every city mayor is to be invited. State officials presidents of commercial bodies Indiana congressmen and other prominent citizens will be urged to participate.

Indianapolis Henry Riesenberg Indiana National Rivers and Harbors Congress National Organization

Women’s Relief Corps elects new officers for year

Sion S. Bass Women’s Relief corps elected Libbie Hutchison as President and Annie Winans as senior vice president Minnie Schlachter as junior vice president Amanda Edsall as treasurer Rebecca Stonebrunner as chaplain Eva Whiteman as conductor The W R C will serve dinner and supper to the public on Saturday December 21.

Sion S. Bass Women's Relief Corps Libbie Hutchison Annie Winans Minnie Schlachter Amanda Edsall Rebecca Stonebrunner Eva Whiteman

Indiana Y M C A election names officers

At a bi monthly Indiana Young Men's Christian Association state executive committee meeting the annual officer election chose John C. Haswell as Chairman Dr Benjamin A Brown as Vice Chairman T A Pierson as Recording Secretary and E B Stacy as State Secretary There are now forty one associations in the state including the city railroad the students and the colored association.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Young Men's Christian Association John C. Haswell Marion Benjamin A. Brown T. A. Pierson Spencer E. B. Stacy City Railroad The Students and the Colored Association

Postoffice Ditches Ban on Santa Letters Delivery

Postmaster General Meyer issues an order to postmasters to inform their communities that mail addressed to Santa Claus will be delivered to responsible parties who will act as Santa Claus agents in the matter. The move reverses prior refusals over privacy and confidentiality concerns, signaling a more liberal stance toward children's pleas.

Washington Postoffice Department Santa Claus Meyer

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Iine In Naval History Srinidad West Indies Rio Janeiro Brazil Ponta Arenas Cape Horn Maéxdarena Bay Mexico Cali Hampton America Siete United East End Preme Court Audubon Society Meeting Virginia Capes Old Point Storm Thomas W. Law Son Messrs. Robinson and Riesenberg Big Congress Sion S. Bass Corps Hanna Good Saint
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