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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
2
Washington February 5 the press reports nominations including Miles to the Senate and R2W Major Censrale with LL Philippine fighters set appointments under a new Army act. Partial text cites how the administration forwards selections and related timing.
A fragmentary report notes ongoing debate over the Spangler Philippine constitution with possibility of an extra session and questions about timing. Amid death news, a family notice lists Marvellus Dupont and a child’s passing at 28 Wells Street with surviving relatives.
Miranda Phillips Ferguson wife of George W. Ferguson of Putnam Street Wied died Saturday from cancer aged 50. Ravey I. Ferguson son and J. C. Workwan are surviving relatives. Funeral services will be held at the residence and at Shinpson M. Ednivch.
A massive nitro glycerin blast near Alexandria Indiana rocks the town two miles from here. A wagon loaded with the explosive exploded spreading debris, killing a man and injuring others as windows shattered in nearby homes. The wreckage involved a Witro-glycerin company wagon with several quarts of fluid residue. Local families suffer. the incident follows previous domestic troubles cited in the report.
Fragmentary notice describes an invasion plan involving Kaysie Salponctis and a contingent of female wreckers moving toward Aereresade with hatchets and supply troops. It mentions Muncie as a target and discusses the postal service, with uncertain details and muddled names.
A garbled OCR passage lists multiple military ranks and officers, including Brigadier Generals and colonels, with scattered references to U.S. Army units, locations, and duties. The text appears as a disjointed roll call of names, roles, and honors without coherent narrative or clear dates.
Washington Fea and cabinet discussions center on nominating Union General Nelson A. Miles to the rank of lieutenant general. The selection was debated, doors opened, and a tentative agreement reached, with further steps sent to the center for action while other questions about operations in China were noted.
Christian Schaper, a long time Allen County resident and Port Wayne real estate figure, died after a illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Lucheran Church with viewing at Beon's Luliegan church. He left a widow, children, and fifty nine grandchildren.
A resident of this city died this morning after a Wabash St Louis Wuesdly morning. He will be remembered by Fort Wayne elders for drawing out Fort Wayne for many years. He moved to St Louis about fifteen years ago and stayed with Wabash. He was about sixty years old with a wife and one son. Two sisters live in Fort Wayne. Interment will be at Bel Ebrers.
The county summary notes Warren Parkes, once an inmate for a short period, is named as the deceased. He was 47 years old and died from heart failure related to dropsy. Superintendent Felts is unaware of any known relatives of the deceased.
Mrs. Griffin and her four children living at the corner of Glog id Charles utreete were overcome by gas Saturday night in their home. The incident caused fainting and sickness. rescue workers arrived and treated the family. one child screamed as the effects spread, while Mrs. Griffin recovered with help from nearby assistance. The cause was linked to harness and unknown factors.
A fragment notes Sebring born in 1807 would have turned 101 in ten weeks, with 1907 era references and a June birthday remark. The text mentions friends at Sebring and a publican party, expressing a wish to see McKinley reelected and the early twentieth century.
Frank YP Fowler and Beesle Benson later Elizabeth XN. Time. Paul R Brevis and Bennieta 3 Qiatty. Michael Krohn and Sara Jacobsan appear in a brief marriage license notice, with names and pairing details summarized from the OCR fragment.
In Katens City two actors Frank Howland and Pyne Woodford, newly recovering from smallpox, plotted a secret elopement to marry after fleeing medical quarantine. Police pursued them after they vanished from the Last Chance on Main Street, but as of now they remain at large with authorities expecting capture soon. An additional report notes Webster from Jefferson Township sustaining injuries in a separate incident.
After a mains seputariok Mayer Markit united teem in marriage for the keepot fire. They will reside in iis nity.
A local editor defends Maples area residents amid a quar antine dispute. The article disputes claims of widespread unjust quarantines and asserts residents acted to safeguard others.
A garbled bank note from Marton warns of a planned robbery and implicates two local suspects. Police report a two week window of activity with break ins and follow ups across the city. Officials say a group of experienced burglars is involved and efforts continue.
A garbled report outlines a prohibitionist movement led by Roy and Anon Worth, with references to Indiana and a call for Kansas authorities to enforce anti saloon laws. It hints at a broader national crusade and possible bold actions by the opposition or supporters.
In Carrall County, David Yorkes aged 79, long associated with the Watson Appleton estate, died last week. He had traveled to California during the gold rush, returned seven years later, never worked, and dressed well. Neighbors say much wealth existed but searches found no trace of treasure.
A garbled report recounts a death in bed linked to self harm, mentioning names like Margaret Cassidy and James Whitlat. The text is fragmentary, with difficult-to-read phrases about a home setting, a possible instrument, and a family context, obscuring clear details.
Elwood Ind Feb 4 Wilitnin o Bannwy, a wealthy farmer of the Vite section, faced a divorce case at the recent term with Jolwunrt) and Jt. Masy Beton cited as involved parties.
In Cueeday's Daily report Thomas Bordias is tied to a $500 bond after a Sunday arrest on suspicion of possessing a pocketbook containing a sum believed stolen from a man named Sowers. The incident involves a horse and unclear town details.
A man claiming to be a worker sought work in a Wisconsin town is arrested after confusion over money found and alleged payoffs. He claims money was earned and paid to avoid jail, but police contradict his tale. The mayor bound him over on a theft charge for $50 pending further proceedings.
A fragment notes efforts to contain a smallpox outbreak with quarantine measures and suppression tactics. It mentions 410 cases across four townships and questions public health communications, urging verification of statistics and caution in publishing unconfirmed data amid unrest and disorder.
Mrs. BMW Majors of 143 Thrace Street suffers a severe eye wound while putting on a hat at a Walphy site on Sal unluy. The hammer-like object penetrates the right eye, threatening vision though doctors hope it is not total loss.
Local notes report Will McLeod improving after skating injury at Princess yiuke weak deo. Peri Chronicle mentions Bywna Fant Une opened lodging at Groom HL ine. Marvin Kulus wars op, Nie property moved Hack on the country. Outlaws slept as surprise struck. belts posen riddled with Tontletss. Tina Waldo hosted a Sunday elevating party with youths at Kise mer Furie. Chicago to host exposition. Fort Wayne figures to produce big fish torlee record. Thorpe jailed for twenty one days for vagrancy. 1x graft noted for etthing and whisky purchases. Judge BR. S. Taylar of Fort Wayne named Mississippi River commission member. appointment by President Alay tisou.
In Inghampton New York on February 5 a hotel fire swept the Exposition hotel killing two guests and injuring several others. Victims include Piedenti Severson about thirty, Sid Ajnliand thirty-nine, and Rom Seok with severe burns. Dora Darrow reportedly jumped from a window. Firemen battled flames as twenty-five occupants fled or were trapped. the tally may rise to about twenty thousand dollars in damage.
In New Westminster on February 6 two children perished as a blaze destroyed the residence and farm buildings of Guy Whitewell near Mihead. Neighbors rushed to save them but could not prevent their deaths. A search is underway for a suspected arsonist or intruder linked to the fire.
Fire consumed the Masonic temple in Roludy Feb with unknown origin. Estimated total loss about 160000, insurance covered. damage included lodge rooms, two dormitories, three Blue Lodges, and masonic regalia. Ground floor goods at Armwhoog Daly and Miss Mauck’s millinery damaged. blaze began at the elevator base and spread rapidly.
A dramatic rescue near downtown Boston as firemen pull Mrs Goldthwaite and a 12 year old boy from a blazing apartment after occupants escaped through a window. The family’s home sustains heavy damage and the cost is estimated at around one thousand dollars.
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