Bit tinger Given Year in Jail for Nicaraguan Land Scheme
Frank D. Bittinger, president of the Nicaraguan Land company, was sentenced in Chicago to one year in jail and a $1000 fine for using the mails to defraud. Prosecutors said company materials overstated land holdings and profits. Fort Wayne connections included investors and witnesses named Ross Sites Rush Caldwell.
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Fort Wayne
Chicago
Frank D. Bittinger
Nicaraguan Land Company
Bittinger
Bethea
Nicaragua
Orin N. Vincent
South Broadway
Dayton
Ohio
Central America
New York
The
Sentinel
Chicago Dispatch
John Ross
H. C. Sites
Dr. Rush
D. H. Caldwell
New dormitory opens after holidays with 125 private rooms
The $200000 structure will be opened to students after the holidays. It features 125 private rooms and modern appliances. President Morrissey of Notre Dame led the ceremonies as chief orator, with many visitors attending. Harley Campbell of Peru, 17, was restrained after attempting suicide by train. he suffered a sprained back and mashed hand but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrissey
Notre Dame University
Harley Campbell
Peru
William Clear
Wabash Railway
Campbell
Health Officer Turns Detective in Isolation Hospital Theft
Superintendent Gorsline of the police department journeyed to Huntington to retrieve Oscar Walters, held on charges of robbing the local isolation hospital. Walters confessed, yielding stolen beds, linens, and laundry ware. authorities disinfected the recovered items.
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Gorsline
Police Department
Huntington
Oscar Walters
Walters
A. H. Macbeth
Walter
Pennsylvania
Erie
Wabash
Churbusco
Germany
Dr Sturgis Vindicated After Board Dismisses Inquiry
Dr L T Sturgis was vindicated as the Indiana State Board of Examinations and Registration dismissed charges following a meeting in Indianapolis. He had been ill at his brother’s Kentucky home and remains unable to travel or practice, plans to return after further recovery with wife joining him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Sturgis
Indiana State Board of Examination and Registration
Indianapolis
Sturgis
Kentucky
Notable Death and Local Civil Developments in Indiana
In Decatur Mrs. Mary Ann Trich, age 80, died of paralysis. Logansport will supply a new infantry company for the Indiana national guard. Peru mail carrier Jerry Squires owns a rat terrier that greedily eats tobacco. Poneto raises saloon license to 150 dollars, highest for an incorporated town under Indiana law. Theodore Wilson caused a fire in Hilton's blacksmith shop at Nottingham by throwing gasoline into the stove, leading to an explosion and multiple injuries. John Shultheise Jr. of Columbia City, 45, was killed when construction cars overturned and trapped him. Florence Cook of Elkhart, seeking bankruptcy protection, married A. H. Stevenson to preserve an exemption, then filed for bankruptcy. J Rev. Bishop Alerding dedicated the dormitory at St. Mary’s Demy near South Bend.
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Mary Ann Trich
Decatur
Logansport
Indiana National Guard
Jerry Squires
Peru
Poneto
Wells County
Theodore Wilson
Hilton
Nottingham
John Shultheise, Jr
Columbia City
Pennsylvania Company
Whitley County
Shultheise
Florence Cook
Elkhert
A. H. Stevenson
Misa Cook
Stevenson
Bishop Alerding
St. Mary’s Demy
South Bend
Cruse and Simmons Wed at East Pontiac Home
Miss Mary Simmons and Harry Cruse married this afternoon at 4 at the groom's East Pontiac Street home. Rev. J. N. Field of the Fi Baptist church officiated in a small guest ceremony. Cruse was injured in the summer high school accident when a cornice collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Simmons
Harry Cruse
East
Pontiac Street
J. N. Field
Fi Baptist Church
Mr. Cruse
New High Schéol
Firs-class Rubber Goods Offered by Samwells
Samwells at 806 Bart Y. street advertises first-class rubber goods with a guarantee. The brief listing highlights quality and warranty to attract shoppers.
Death of James Cheney recalled Club of 1817 history
Logansport Indiana December 16 The death of James Cheney at Fort Wayne brings to mind the famous Club of 1817 founded by seven county residents born that year. roster members included John Davis Samuel Panabaker A E Taylor Anthony Smith James Cheney Joseph Uhl and Justice Eloenne. Cheney was the youngest member and the club met annually in early times later joining general meetings in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
James Cheney
Fort Wayne
Justice Kloenne
Club of 1817
Cheney
Club of
Eloenne
John Davis
Samuel Panabaker
A. E. Taylor
Anthony Smith
Joseph Uhl
Justice Eloenne
Son's Romantic Career in Indiana Laundry Owner
William R. Cheney of Jeffersonville, heir to Judge James Cheney who died in Fort Wayne, rose from a sea voyage as a boy to service in an Indiana regiment. He eventually settled as a steam laundry proprietor in Jeffersonville, reestablishing a reconciliation with his father after years apart. Cheney has traveled widely and attends Fort Wayne birthday celebrations, having lived in Jeffersonville for about six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
William R. Cheney
James Cheney
Fort Wayne
Indiana
William Cheney
New Bedford
Cheney
Mr. Cheney
Miss Elizabeth Mahin Engaged to Myron W Kimball
Announcement reports the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Mahin of this city to Myron W Kimball of Chicago with plans for a future wedding in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mahin
Myron W. Kimball
Chicago
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel Sixteen Pages Full Happenings
The Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel offers sixteen full pages each week with a complete account of local happenings. Available for $1.00 per year with postage paid.
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Fort Wayne
Remains of James Cheney Taken for Interment at Logansport
The body of late James Cheney was transported by special train to Logansport for burial at Mount Hope Cemetery after a 10 o'clock funeral at the Knight residence on Soy Run avenue. Rev. D W Moffat led services. six grandsons served as pallbearers and about fifty people accompanied the funeral party, including extended family and friends from Defiance and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cheney
Logansport
Mount Hope
Knight
Soy Run Avenue
D. W. Moffat
First Presbyterian Church
G. H. Wilson
C. Peters
H. R. Freeman
Lida Rudisill
W. J. Probasco
F. H. Catshall
L. P. Stapleford
Misses Swinney
Will Fleming
Mr. Hooker
Bucklen’s Amnic a Salve Ad for Wound Care
An advertisement urges readers to keep Bucklen's Amnica Salve on hand for burns cuts and ulcers from accidents. It touts it as the best on earth and lists 25 cents at Dreier and Bro's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Dreier & Bro
Two More Enlisted in Navy Recruits
Ensign Beckner and his party secured two additional sailors today Harry Franklin Hummel of Fort Wayne a painter and John Abram Wilson of Waterloo a landsman for training There have been twenty two applicants to date nine have passed physical requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Beckner
Navy
Harry Franklin Hummel
Fort Wayne
Goss
John Abram Wilson
Waterloo
Weeks Murder Trial Opens in Redford
In Redford Indiana on December 16 the trial of Joseph Weeks and his wife Cora began for the murder of Susanna Ireland, mother of Mrs Weeks. The defense contends Ireland died by her own hand and offered no motive for the deed.
Discovery wreck found by Indian near Cross Sounds
A Juneau dispatch reports the wreck of the steamer Discovery has been located. An Indian from Cross Sounds discovered the wreck and delivered the news to Juneau as the revenue cutter Rush proceeds to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle
Wash
the Times
Juneau
Discovery
Cross Sounds
Wagon Strike at College Street Crossing Injures Drivers
Ira Omspacher and Grover C Norwald, drivers for Charles Reithmiller, were injured when a Pennsylvania train struck their wagon at the College street crossing. The accident occurred at 6 10 this morning as the men failed to hear the electric bell amid conversation. Omspacher suffered a head and shoulder injury and possible internal injuries. Norwald sustained bruises and helped summon aid. The wagon was dragged fifty feet and one horse was bruised. the other horse escaped injury. Omspacher was treated at home by Dr A J Kesler and expected to recover. Norwald stayed with him until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Omspacher
Grover C. Norwald
College Street
Pennsylvania
Charles Reithmiller
Wood
Mgr. Norwald
Mr. Omspacher
Oakley Street
A. J. Kesler
Ompacher
KilHan Vorndran
Broadway
Barthold
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Tex. Doctor
Dr. Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes the One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup and la grippe claiming it provides immediate relief by acting at the source of trouble and promotes healing by aiding lung oxygenation. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Dem
Mfz
Imitay City
Fiich
Armstrong
Delia
Tex
Meyer Bros. Co
Old telephones offered for sale by Edmunds Electric Co
The Home Telephone company is changing its system and Edmunds Electric Co offers the old telephones at 3.50 each, with a stated value of 11.76. The notice lists 1019 Calhoun St and telephone number 262 oh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Company
the Edmunds Elect
Con. CO
Calhoun, St
Untested Cancer Cure Offered by Fort Wayne Doctor
An advertisement touts a home cancer cure with promises of safety and guaranteed results. It urges readers to write for testimonials and information from Dr. Charles Zimmerman & Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana, claiming a secret known to no other living doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zimmerman & Co
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Salvona Supplies Company
Pine Street
St. Louis
Canal Treaty Arrives in Washington in Sealed Boxes
An expressman delivers the Hay Bunau Varilla canal treaty in a large steel box to the State Department in Washington with two tin bound boxes and keys. The sealed package is addressed to Minister Bunau Varilla, who is due in the capital soon to oversee exchange procedures pending Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Michael
Bunan Varilla
John Hay
New York
Panama
Bunau Varilla
United Senate
Bold robbers guard Indiana Star elevator office
Three armed robbers held up the Star elevator offices in Indianapolis as terrified residents watched. Revolvers were drawn while three others stood guard, creating a tense moment in the heart of the capital. Police pursued leads and attempted to calm crowds as the investigation begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Star Elevator
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DR. Sturgis
Cruse-Simmons
Famous
Son
F. M. Smith & Go
Calhoun Street
FT. Wayne, Ind
Klaehn & Melching
West Main Street
Grover Norwald
Telephone
Sam Field’s
Barr St
Portland Sleighs
City Carriage Works
Fort Wayne, Ind
Meat Choppers
Lard Presses
Winchester
H. Pfeiffer & Son
East Columbia St
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