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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1900

Page

3

Pat Crowe Seen At South Depot In Wake Of Kidnap Plot

Fort Wayne police report Pat Crowe spotted at the South Depot by John Navgall amid chatter of his involvement with the Cudahy kidnap plot. A $95,000 reward and ongoing inquiries link Crowe to the case as Dozal and Dougall relay sighting details and telegrams from Chicago and Omaha officials.

Epi Gerowe Foxe Wayne John Dougall Rayette Dongall Pat Crowe Sentinel Cudahy Qisleck Bennsylvania Sven Gorsline Oie Mougall Itr Mr. Dougall Owona Fallawad Crowe Findlay Dougall Garstine Omaha Migerly Crows'a

New Developments in Omaha Kidnapping Case Surface

A report from Omaha Neb discusses the ongoing kidnapping investigation near Preifle Junction. Detectives pursue leads while noting progress and cautioning against publication of certain details. A suspect and a key witness, Pat Metrayn, are mentioned amid references to a barn scene and a missing money deposit.

Clengo Dee BAA Omaha Neb Cydahy Preifle Junction Pat Metrayn

Frederick Rodenbeck Dead in Port Wayne After Tuberculosis

Grave family obituary notes Frederick Rodenbeck a Port Wayne resident since 1854 died at his home 210 East Jefferson Street from tuberculosis. Survived by widow and many children and grandchildren, with numerous brothers and sisters listed. Funeral details set at St Paul’s Lutheran Church with services Wednesday at 2 PM.

Predovick Madenberk Port Wayne East Jefferson Street Dempsey Hodenbeol Minden Msisely St. Paul'd Luthexnsi Ohleh Wits

Mary Snyder Widow of Henry Snyder Dies in Bowling Green

Mrs Mary Snyder widow of Henry Snyder died Sunday morning at the home of Mrs J N Wilkins aged ninety two years eleven months Born in Ohio she lived near Bart Wayne and witnessed the city grow Surviving children include Mrs Williams Mrs Young Cotlete and Tontut McPowell all residing in Arkansas and Bowling Green Ohio.

Mary Snyder Henry Snyder J. N. Wilkims Snyder Ohio Bart Wayne Willams, Hrs Youn Bowling Greeny Oblo Tontut Arkanans

Werner Ludwig Dies After Stomach Trouble

Ludwig Werner a twenty year employee of the Bass foundry died suddenly at his home 82 Gay Street after stomach trouble. He was born in Germany and leaves a widow and three children Adolph Werner Gustave Werner and Miss Elisabeth Werner of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the 140 Evergreen Street Reformed church.

Ludwig Werner Bass Suyidey Gay Street Alety Mr. Wermer Ivalive Germay Ava Adolph Wernay Gustave Werner Milwaukee Eisabeth Warattr Juvenil Serviers Wil Frombie Test Fenes Salen

Iva Wessena dies on Naw Taven Road day

Iva Wess, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tawine T Wesson, died Sunday morning at their Tome home on Naw Taven road Just outside the City. The exact age and cause are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Iva Wess Tawine T. Wesson

Otelia Pull Dies at 18 Years in Local Family Death

Otelia Pull daughter of Mr and Mrs Adeighy Putt of BO John Street died Sunday at age 18 years and months after a brief illness in this community.

Otelia Pull Adeighy Putt BO Johnstmet

Mourner Mrs Mouser Dies at Ninety Five in Waltonayanie

Mrs Rocho Mouser died Saturday afternoon at the corner of Waltonayanie and Pontiac Street. She was aged ninety five years two months thirteen days. Born in Pittsburgh she lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. The surviving children are listed.

Rocho] Mouser Fsaac Bhimahav Waltonayanie Pontiac Street Hougar Pittsburg Wayne

Local Names Seen in Elwood and Nearby Areas

Mrs Hhinehart and Mrs Brewinds Due of Elwood along with Mrs Dottie Linwile of dpine Trid Mize Sach Monaur in this city and Byung L Houser of Tritannpulis appear in a brief community notice listing residents and associations.

Hhinehart Brewinds Due Elwood Dottie Linwile Dpine Trid Mize Sach Monaur This City Byung L. Houser Tritannpulis

Death of Mrs Harriette Wicharde Richards at fifty one

Mrs Harriette Wicharde Richards of 44 Morrison Street died after a paralysia illness lasting since Wednesday. She was fifty one years old and survived by one child, with the other two grown.

Harriette Wicharde Richards Borrison Riveet

Obituary Notice for George F Tugler Bulger

George F Tugler Bulger of 178 Fairfield avenue aged 23 died suddenly while en route from the hospital. He was employed in D G Fisher offices and survived by parents two sisters Emm Bulger and Zda Fulger and brother Gnpt Charles Bulger. Charles lived in Hilwilali, Mick until his brother’s death. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at the On Mindral, of which he was a devoted member.

George F. Twlger Mea Patrick J. Bulger Bairfield Avenue Tberavlovis D. G. Fisher Emm Bulger Mins Zda Fulger Gnpt Gharles Bulges Hiltwilali Mick Aesth

Timer Wis Wis Tawa Bimer Wife of F W Mer Residing

Obituary notice fragment states Tawa Bimer of Timer Wis, wife of F W Mer, aged about thirty six years, resident at 58 Baclhold street. Survived by husband and seven children, oldest twelve, youngest baby six weeks.

Wis Tawa Bimer F. W. Mer Baclhold Ste: Tag

Marriage Licenses Issued In Christmas Batch

The Christmas crop of marriage licenses is being issued. The list includes Sennel Keefer and Liesle Warner. Griebel and Mary Griebel. Joseph W McGlintos and Mabel A Bute. Williaan B Beaver and Ada Tu Ope. and Olen Glande A Dower and Lenn Bow aan Beers, among others.

Ted Sennel Keefer Liesle Warner Fingin Griewold Mery Griebel Houls Bayday Jaste Doble Bebeces Joseph W McGlintos Mabel A. Bute Bessie Oke Ton EB. Botterm Chyemina Miler Williaan B. Beaver Ada Aes Eblijol Grealey and Motite DP Olen Glande 'A- Dower Lenn Bowaan Beers A. Loum Ale A Squires Bert Robinson Ovtlin Liggett

Conference debates elder count amid Methodist ruling bid

Richmond Indiana December 25 A heated intrusion into the North Indiana Methodist conference debate over pruning the number of ruling elders. The proposal, supported by Dr A J Mahin of Indianapolis and State Senator Charles C Tinkley of Richmond, faced strong opposition from several elders and district leaders. A committee rooted in opposition to any reduction, arguing it would impair salary and church support, awaits the annual meeting at Elwood in March where a report is expected to be approved. Members named include W W Daniel Fort Wayne district J W Guin J M Marble A W Tinmood and others with district salaries listed from 1 000 to 4 577. A reduction would shift financial burdens within the conference system.

Richmond Tnd Jnl North India Methodist Conference Arnistiry A. 2. Mahin Monipeller Richasand Charles C. Tinkley Jaymen Beonudie Ranvans Elwood Ruy Simpson A. EB Mihi J. W. Guin A.W. Tinmoort Phils Bars Wayne Goshen Kokam Mineie Bicmoenit Wilsaw Hal Sabe Fer Husden Ley Sidy Eliuvel Thy Wien W. W. Danial Fort Wayur Eerva A. Kemp Wade Muncie George BH Flay A. Tewedson Warsh Dieteley Ain

Violence erupts as intruder murders two men in home

In Crawtaranwye Ini on the 24th Bronk Parrish and Charles Tay were killed by Jon Douglan during a visit to his home. Parrish died from shotgun wounds after Douglas shot them through a window. Dayel was shot while fleeing, dying minutes later. Douglas, a former infantryman, had prior injuries and faced arrest in fall.

Dayel Mls Doyel Eighteenth Infantry Anti San Juan Douglas Auttis

WEY FINDS DIENT GUILTY IN MURDER VERDICT

A Wisconsin or Indiana region court case ends with a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree for a defendant named Dient. The trial followed delays and a lengthy jury deliberation. Family statements and plans to appeal are noted, with local figures cited as supporting or opposing the verdict.

Muntie Joralil Anderson Michigan City Faene Tr Ually Tela Mewcastle Indy Ororning Gilson Jeavvet Lonel Triad

Pastor Resigns Amid Indiana Conference Charges

In 1896-97 Wabash Indiana church records show Susie Vay Pastous Salam resigned as pastor amid charges from North Indiana conference. The Rochester- area church faced reorganization and debt disputes. The church refused payment of $125 plus substantial costs claimed by involved parties.

Wabash Ind EM Spel Rochester Eigeult North Indiana Canfevenes Methodist Episcopal Transaerians Pol Bet Tyo Fran Aid Feige Barker

Police plan biweekly patrols after prize fight ban in Anderson

In Anderson on December 4 police commissioners and Prosecutor Vesta decided to enforce a local ban on prize fighting. A biweekly patrol schedule will continue to prevent such events, with officers advancing efforts to Nelwing to ensure enforcement. The city warns that similar actions will be taken if violations occur, noting growing activity across state towns.

Anderson Ind Vesta Furey-Robinson Hilt Acmerton Am Andaresa Gin

Burglars Carry Off Goods From Tulina Baxter & Co

In Laporte Indiana February 24 1890 burglars entered the house of Tulina Baxter and Co. stole about 500 dollars worth of silk from the premises during the night. A $450 seal skin jacket was also broken in.

Laporte Ind Oryganda Tulina Baxter & Co

Toll gate deserted on Burlington road near Logansport

A toll gate between Logansport and Delphi, Ind., on the Burlington road, is deserted after the toll keeper fled at an alarm. The Logansport Port and Burlington turnpike company reports only two gates remain, both of which were dynamited and damaged, including bridges and the toll station.

Logansport Ind Bur Sington Delphi India Logane, Port and Burtington Turnpike Company Ila

Fury and Justice Loom Over Untold Abduction Case

In a troubled community the fund directors await evidence to bring offenders to justice after an abduction tied to Luella Mabe. Authorities faced criticism for failing to snare suspects, while public anger grows over alleged inaction and hidden clues.

Ament Green Peaky Luella Mabeil Ipsched Coms Genra Neo Atte Paing

Death of a teacher valued at forty thousand dollars

A Wheeler county school teacher, WW Abbatt, has died following a father’s death in Aurora. The case involves a $40,000 value in the incident, with Valparsisy, TN Tec 24 noted in connection. Details are fragmented and unclear from the report.

Valparsisy Aurora Wheeler

Darwiel Retires As Heldeaibarwid Electric Company Changes

General manager G2 GL Larwill resigns December 1 and will leave January 1 1901. Gustuve Backius will assume office after Larwill departs, with Hattering offer expected to be accepted or rejected after an eastward visit. Belden Larwill company plans to continue its prosperous course under new leadership and promises future success with Mr Hueleins assistance. The firm lists ninety four names on its qualifying roll.

Heldeaibarwid Electric Company Aibeioces Ite Larwill Naxh Weal Gustuve Backius Larvwill Efeat Jook Larywill Tarwill Friends Belden-Larwill Company Larwills Tad Lis

Charles Drummond’s Life Remembered in Eulogistic Verse

Poetic tribute honors Charles Drummond, praising his steadfastness and charity. The verse reflects on a peaceful life, stressing integrity, compassion for the needy, and a farewell to a respected neighbor within a communal reading.

Sensation Teel leads to death and missing wives tale

Fort Wayne reports a sensational case involving Teel, a woman who died by her own action and a husband from Dayton. A string of disappearances, letters, and believed elopements ties to the Teomont house and a prominent city store closure. Police investigations reveal a web of alleged affairs, a hotel stay, and a wife gone without consent, with no clear motive emerging amid sensational local chatter.

Gladys Esmond B. Things Co Dayton Ghia Phouius Unt Union City Winkaly Udo

Invasion Descent of Cape Colony Defeated by De Wet

London dispatches and Cape Town reports portray the Cape Colony invasion as a well planned, serious maneuver led by General De Wet. Kitchener expresses confidence, while correspondents describe De Wet as an elusive, capable commander whose forces disrupt patrols and resist pursuit, undermining British efforts to organize a decisive response. The narrative emphasizes De Wet’s military skill and the perceived fragility of British control.

London Kitchener Bouth Africa Telegra Ss Cape Town Transvaal Brussels Cape Colony Hetlille de Wet Lt 3 Uae M. Hoya Gentua Vnva Mircea

War Office dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretovia Dec 22

Reports say the Hour movement in Gayo Colony is checked with one force north of the Zoutpana berg range and another turning toward Britstown. Boers retreat southwest toward Potchefstroom while General French and General Glamorgan pursue near Mogalivshan. Mail and railway lines suffer disruption, De Wet active near Basenkal, Creighton in cone with overs and Delorez, and Kenz captured.

Touden War Office Lord Kitchener Pretovia Iita Gayo Zoutpanaberg Range Britstown Briestta Cape Colony DE Wet Neal Senleal de Wet Aly Bsenekal French Glamonts Heyers Mogalivshan Potchetatinen Gordon Fraich Onphant Ekenor Brttstown DeAne Junction Creightias Cone Tach

Canadians for Pole Ottawa Tint Heo

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Canadians volunteering for imperial police service, aiming to recruit Canadiens for the force and to support policing aims. No clear event date or outcome is established in readable portions.

Ottawa Colonial Office Hadan- Powall

County bids opened for coal and printing supplies

County commissions opened bids on coal and printing contracts. William Knaugh’s $2.78 bid led for a team. Suppliers named include A Hattersley 4 Saas, Fan Smith & Co, Fort Wayne Ot & Supply Co, and Leonard & Ellis. Contracts cover power house lighting, stationery, punting and bookmaking. Court house hours and marriage license arrivals noted amid two divorces and estate cases.

Billy Rowl Wiliam Knaugh A. Hattersley Saas Fan Smith & Co Fort Wayne Ot & Supply Company Leonard & Ellis Chienio Fort Wayne Levy Bros Altormey Elemion & Bra Furnbelit Sentinel Archer Brlathig Company Journ Aevator O'Rourke Datsiel B. Miller Joseph A John Miller Pha DuMere Nancy J. Biter Tunncy Theobald Letwineer AR Cael Guy Henry Calarick Wade Adruasion Anno County Ine Sian Nuanbey Jensweet Welpol G. Colcwex Nasteen Ate Wienasnci Ning Iiflidaviin Auperion Dees Siproliag

Fragmented note on a Sunday children’s entertainment program

An OCR fragment describes a Sunday event by a Freachy tartan group for children. It mentions a live show, Wallah Gal, and a program schedule around nine o clock. Details are unclear and some names appear garbled.

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