Hasenfuss murder trial ends without a verdict
The jury in the Mrs. Mattie E. Hasenfuss case failed to reach a verdict after deliberating since Wednesday evening and was discharged by Judge O'Rourke at 1 43 pm. Foreman Houser said there was no chance of agreement. Prosecutor Doughman favors another trial. defense counsel hopes for a venue change. The defendant remains jailed pending new proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie E. Hasenfuss
Carl Westenfeld
O'Rourke
John Ai. Honser
Mr. Cook
Foreman Houser
Andrew McDaniel
O’rourke
Joe Mason
James Klinger
Doughman
W. G. Colerick
R. B. Dreibelbiss
L. Morris
Henry Golerick
Mason
Foreman
Judge O'Rourke
Wheaké
Hasenfuss
the Sentinel
Henry Colerick
Bonds Filed for County Treasurer Elect J H Rohan
J H Rohan county treasurer elect filed his bond with the county commissioners. The amount is 800000 dollars and is signed by a long list of sureties including John H Rohan John W White Thomas B Hedekin S B Fleming W P Breen Edward White A B White P J McDonald W H Dreier and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rohan
John H. Rohan
John W. White
Thomas B. Hedekin
S. B. Fleming
W. P. Breen
Edward White
A. B. White
P. J. McDonald
W. H. Dreier
H. C. Zollinger
L. C. Zollinger
William Knough
John Langard
W. KE. Shomhaugh
H. A. Keper
John H. Welch
L. J. Bobilya
Frank Alderman
William Kruse
Gottlieb Haller
J. A. Contlivre
William P. Smith
Cosmos Kraus
Gott Heb Sse Zamie
Daniel Gibson
George Sore
Wiliam J. Rorick
John H. Harding
Rudolph Schwartz
John Dalman
Woman Acts Strangely Confined at County Jail
Dora Parks, living in Eel River township and often in the city, was found in Marion township and sheltered by William Thompson. Sheriff Melching and Deputy Young brought her to the jail, with an inquest of sanity probable. She was formerly married to Ed Fritchard, once an insane patient at the county asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Parks
Eel River Township
Marion Township
William Thompson
Melching
Young
Ed. Fritchard
Woman gagged and robbed in Mishawaka incident
A Mishawaka, Indiana, crime report dated December 14 describes a woman gagged during a robbery. Details are partial as the OCR text cuts off mid-phrase, with no further names or locations provided.
Robbery at Mishawaks Country Home Leaves Woman Bound
Thieves entered the John Van Hesch residence five miles northeast of Mishawaks. Mrs. Van Hesch, alone at home, was bound gagged and imprisoned in a closet. Robbers took $100 in cash several gold watches checks and promissory notes torn into fragments then destroyed furniture and fled. Mrs. Van Hesch was prisoner for hours and is prostrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Hesch
Mishawaks
van Hesch
House panel opens testimony on Roberts Utah case
The committee investigating Representative-elect Roberts enters public session in Washington on December 13. Evidence focuses on whether Roberts lived with and recognized Dr Maggie Shipp Roberts as his wife. Several witnesses testified in the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Roberts
Utah
Maggie Shipp Roberts
Allen to Succeed Late Senator Maynard in Populist Seats
Governor Poynter named ex Senator Atey to fill the vacancy caused by Hayward's death. Allen arrived in Lincoln from Madison by morning train, met the governor in the private chamber, and the governor announced the appointment with a commission to follow. Atey plans to go to Washington at once to assume duties.
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Gnovke
Dee
Goverinor Feynter
Atey
Hayward
Poynter
Alen
Lincoln
Allcin
Madson
Intter
Loynter
Washigton
Stolen Wheel Recovered After Name Swap
Detective Coling recovers a bicycle stolen from Meyer Cycle. Edgar Lewis of 73 Lewis Street had rented it, but investigations show he did not rent the wheel. A Columbus officer killed Wickliffe. among his effects is a bicycle identified as Meyer’s stolen wheel.
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Coling
Meyer Cycle Company
Edgar Lewis
Lewis Street
Lewis
Wickliffe
Columbus, O
Dr Frederick Thayer Dies in Lafayette Home
Frederick Thayer once lived in Fort Wayne and ran a maternity hospital on Walton avenue and later Short street. He faced allegations of cruelty to infants, was arrested after an sheriff investigation, and sentenced to six months in jail before leaving the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Thayer
Lafayette
Thayer
Fort Wayne
Fletcher Homestead
Walton Avenue
Short Street
John S White Taken to Lake Geneva Sanitarium
The condition of John S White, suffering from a mental affliction believed caused by overwork, is slightly improved. Attending physicians now hold out hope for recovery and he will be taken to a sanitarium at Lake Geneva Wisconsin for skilled treatment and full facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. White
Mr. White
Lake Geneva
Wis
U S to Pay January Bond Interest Early
Secretary Gage announced the government will anticipate the January interest on outstanding United States bonds, totaling about $5.5 million, with payment to begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gage
United States
Washington commemorates Washington's centennial with Masons ceremony
Mt Vernon hosts a solemn centennial service for George Washington with presidents, senators, and Masonic lodges from across the United States and Canada. President McKinley delivers a tribute and the rite concludes with a benediction by Rabbi Eda N Caliseh.
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Washington
Mt. Vernon
United States
Canada
Tomb of
McKinley
Salem
Ater
Coloulaat
Vernon
Sol. Robert White
Wheeling
Wva
Alexandria
Federal Grand Lodge of
Virginia
White House
Hanston
Third Cavalry
A. M. Randolph
Masons
Colorado
Grand Lodge
California
George Washington
Fraternity of Masons
Bible from Fort Wayne Female College Found in Drug Store
Dr C B Stemen discovered an 1847 Bible donated by Rev Samuel Brenton to the Fort Wayne Female College library. The worn volume bears library number I and will be sent to Upland for Taylor University museum display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellens
Explosion Ends Life At Slate Quarry In Pen Argyl
J Oswald Parsons aged 23 was blown to pieces at the United States slate quarry Here when wind blown powder ignited a blast he was preparing to set off. The blast killed him instantly and the quarry was shut down for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Argylle
J. Oswald Parsons
United States
Parsons
Otis Reports on Military Situation in Philippines
Otis describes ongoing fighting in the Philippines with details on engagements in Mindanao and Luzon. He notes American losses and enemy casualties as naval relief and prisoner movements unfold, mentioning Spanish prisoners and ongoing pursuit of insurgents with support from troops and native police.
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Otis
Ene
Philippines
Stenita
Deon
Rio Grane
Trabsile
Tuneesgaro
Cagiven
Vigan
Young
Bangui
Luzon
Negros
Alfred Reader
Madrigal
General Wood Appointed to Lead Division of Cuba
Major General Leonard Wood United States Volunteers is assigned to command the division of Cuba and will serve as military governor. He relieves Major General John R Brooke U S A who, with aides, reports to the adjutant general for orders. The president thanks Brooke for his service as military governor of Cuba.
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Washington
Tee
Leonard Wood
United States Volunteers
Cuba
John R. Brooke
Wood
Brooke
Army
Baptist Tabernacle elects officers in annual meeting
Congregational meeting elected A Z Polhamus Jesse L Landis Charles W Fairfield and C Martz to the deacon board. Trustees chosen were Judge Allen Zellars E S Philley J M Ferguson O N Heaton and Dr M Harrod. George Miller named clerk Ralph Sharp and J R Medsker as chief ushers. Music committee members included Mane Williams S A Karn and Charles Hood. Miss Pearl Kime will serve as pianist and Hiram A Philley as precentor.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Messrs
A. Z. Polhamus
Jesse L. Landis
Charles W. Fairfield
C. Martz
Allen Zellars
E. S. Philley
J. M. Ferguson
O. N. Heaton
M. Harrod
George Miller
Ralph Sharp
J R. Medsker
Spies Reported Active Amid Navy Secrecy Talks
A Manila dated letter from a Monterey officer says the Princeton was ordered to coal for an unknown destination. Secrecy is said to mask real plans while locals acquire orders ahead of time and detachments are ambushed, suggesting secrecy is more pretence than reality.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Monterey
Manila
Princeton
Thirteen Brings Luck as Farm Breeds Many Newborns
Auburn Indiana reports a farmer William Gatsch had a remarkable day on December 13 1899 with triplets twin calves a litter of pigs a colt a litter of pups and two lambs born on his east farm December 13 also marks his eldest son's birthday and the thirteenth wedding anniversary making the farmer believe in luck tied to the number thirteen.
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Auburn
Ind
William Gatsch
Gatsch
Largest Sugar Cargo Arrives in Philadelphia on India
The British steam ship India from Samaraing brought 7,926 tons of cake sugar to Philadelphia, likely the era's largest single vessel sugar cargo. Value exceeds $500,000 with freight over $60,000 and government duty over $150,000.
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Philadelphia
India
Samaraing
Revered Pastor Warren Randolph Dies at 84
Newport R I December 15 Dev Warren Randolph pastor of Central Baptist Newport and former Indianapolis First Baptist minister and national figure among Baptists is dead at age 84.
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Newport, R. I
Warren Randolph
The
Central Baptist Church
Newport
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
National WCTU to Hold 1900 Convention in Washington
The National WCTU announces Washington D C as the site for its next convention opening November 30 1900. Urgent requests for the gathering came from Milwaukee Indianapolis and Pittsburg.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Secretary seeks home for strong handless man
Secretary Mohler seeks a home for a healthy young man with one hand who is honest and eager to work. He desires shelter and a kind employer. Malary offers no inducement.
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Mohler
Malary
Chicago Chosen as 1900 Republican Convention City
The Republican National Committee met in Washington and chose Philadelphia as the price and June 19 1900 as the convention date. Chicago St Louis New York and Philadelphia presented claims with speeches by Samuel Raymond George W Miller and others before a vote favored Philadelphia 25 to 23 after a contested ballot.
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Phia
Republican National Committee
K .Lington Hotel
Hanna
Wiel Tins
Chicago
Samuel Raymond
Raymond
George W. Miller
St. Louis
Walbridge
Nathan Frank
Edward Devoy
New York
General McAlpine
Chauncey M. Depew
Denew
Timothy Woodruff
Simeon Ford
Hotel Men's Association
Philadelphia
S. P. Shilds
Henry Burke
Coaltan
Citizens’ Committee
Ashbridge
Harry Bingham
Congress
Uis
Unclear OCR of Local Report on George A. Bishop
Fragmentary text mentions George A. Bishop of Avbain and a place in Dintaned township. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the readable portions.
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George A. Bishop
Avbain
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Mishawaka, Ind
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Nebraska
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DR. Thayer
MT. Vernon Tomb
M’kinley
Republic
Eda. N. Caliseh
Beth Ababa
Ordach
Randolph
I Aest
Plum
Republican National Com
Mittee
Philadel
Order of Business
Wobart
Fessenden
Connecticut
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