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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
11
In Noble county a chat with Judge W. Adair during a For Wayne visit reveals details of Marvin Kuhns the escapee from the state penitentiary. Kuhns describes his daring exit by removing prison gear, living with friends, and evading capture while planning to surrender or seek pardon, amid police pursuit and local interest.
A fragmented early text discusses stopping drinking through moral guidance. It cites Willians Penn and a conversation about controlling appetite and applying maxims to a drunkard. The passage weaves quotes on temperance, self restraint, and spiritual discipline with misread names and garbled phrasing from a historical source.
All but fourteen Indiana counties show higher population since last census, indicating broad growth across the state. Major urban centers and surrounding regions contribute to an overall upward trend in the decade. The surge reflects migration patterns and economic activity influencing demographic change.
New York December 21. Reporters gathered Democratic views on ex President Cleveland's statements. J Sterling Morton and others challenge the article's text while awaiting full reading before commenting. Opinions vary on causes of 1896 defeat and the party's 1900 reform prospects with emphasis on reorganizing under Cleveland faction and its impact on American voters.
In Brown County Crawfordsville district hears that Shavit of Montgomery County has begun arrests of alleged floaters in the voter manipulation scheme under the Oxraway Law. About eighty have been arraigned and will be released on bail. Judge West in Montgomery circuit court ordered the men to enter pleas at the January 28 trial. Appellants moved to attach trial under the paupery act while attorneys argued the Caraway law is unconstitutional, since only a convicted felon can be disfranchised. Forty-three defendants face stiff penalties as proceedings continue and preparatory actions move forward with more arrests expected.
A chaotic report from Columbus to Hope outlines a bank robbery by a five-strong gang led by Lina Veet. The robbers, seeking about 145 000 to divide, allegedly enlisted a local driver to aid their escape. Residents recall well dressed men nearing Driftwood and frequent glances during plovieland purchases, then vanishing after encounters with Musexeth.
City officials face investigation and accusations of misconduct. Mayor Duna Jeindus stands charged with mutilation of public records. City Attorney Blade and petitioners seek removal of the city clerk amid disputed meetings and missing minutes. Council members and county officials are entangled in a widening controversy.
Burglars blew open the Holcomb Hoke Minnesota firm office with dynamite in the pre dawn hours. The attack caused heavy damage to the building but no money was stolen. Authorities reported scattered clues and are reviewing local leads.
In Indiana, cornet player Tales Levy is notified before a December 29 hearing. Creditors seek to examine Levy under oath as they contend a $150,000 diamond, recently valued at $400 loan collateral, figures into the case. Levy disputes claims and seeks to protect assets amid proceedings.
An elderly resident George Alber of Wabash contests an electric light company over a rear alley pole site. After he filled a dug hole, the pole was erected in his absence and Alber cut it down yesterday before a crowd, was arrested. The company then fenced the pole in wood to prevent removal and Alber may sue for damages.
Tad Franiefort and ex-county treasurer Rond dispute a $1,500 claim alleging interest on a 1896-1899 loan or levy, raised as protest after county commissioners refused to pay salary. The action centers on funds turned over to the county during treasurer tenure and the demand for repayment with interest.
The Alexandria city council discussed a mid day gas supply dispute involving Foxed A Time GMT and Bay area firms. The dispute centers on which supplier can legally collect bills and deliver adequate gas to two sites, following an offer from Ax Manufacturing and Lipunaait Glove company. Dee 25 nn was named in the proceedings as a city official overseeing the issue.
Four youths were riding a train when an accident near South Whitley, Tad region, fatally struck fourteen year old Fred Tutle, son of Adimave Rufle of Nuri Manchester. Another teen, 18 year old Chester McClure, sustained injuries and is expected to recover.
A garbled OCR style article describes a deadly shooting following a dispute among residents. Names are partly unreadable, but references include Cooper, Jones, and a farmer Kay Ruasigeille. A confrontation on a common highway led to stabbing and gunfire, leaving Caspera fatally wounded and others injured.
A Indiana divorce suit claims substantial damages 85000 against Albert Anvon and The Landis by Witham Landis alleging a systematic effort to alienate her husband’s affections. She says he deserted her in September. Defendants are described as prominent and wealthy.
Dec 25 report states Vielaet Kennedy sues Richard and others for 10000 lamas alleging young defendant coerced and confined plaintiff in a St Josephs retreat. Plaintiff seeks evidence of injuries including a broken hand a crippled leg and impaired voice. Defendants allegedly detained him to obtain property.
The Indiana Supreme Court considers a stay in the Nicholson case from Martin County. Citizens challenge appointing a power of attorney for a saloon dispute. Fragments reference Wiggins, Kenfield, and local addresses, with obsolete spellings and unclear dates.
A morphine overdose, given to ease pain, led to the death of Oraig Wasser at Rosnoka on Thursday. He suffered from a hernia and was believed to have received a fatal dose while in distress. physicians could not revive him. Wasser was twenty three and a member of the 160th Indiana volunteers. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Tanna Weaver and had four sisters.
Fragmented report describes a Sunday incident at the Minami Meadows plant involving workers Baker and others. Arama employee noted to have worked for more than a year. safety concerns and partial structural damage reported in a lumber storage area during a roofing or haymow section.
A farewell reception for Rev. Henson was held at the Unpilét tabernacln Thursday evening by half the congregation. Byam Paisley gave a brief tribute and presented a chair to Rev. Henson while Mrs. Henson received a rocker. Refreshments followed the social event as the pastor and his wife were honored.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a vehicle crash on Thursday near Grontway Stophlot Street. A driver was pinned in the wrecked wagon, with injuries reported and other damage noted though details are unclear.
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