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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
3
The Weekly Sentinel surveys a patchwork of topics from a wary weather note on Groundhog Day to fiery debates over Mrs Nation and anti saloon efforts in Chicago. It also critiques ship subsidy plans seen as plunder and covers legislative digressions on whipping posts, prison reforms, and war canteen policy amid a broad mix of international and domestic tensions.
The distillate of scattered notes describes a mix of political clashes, legal battles over prize fighting in Ohio, and notable civic developments in the nation’s capital. It references Governor Nash, Senator Pettigrew, President Gomez, and Cuban liberty figures while noting architectural ambitions for Washington including a congressional library and a new municipal hall.
The article notes Genel Mites Dec gaining support from the administration as his appointment draws attention. A Vermex? man is sentenced to hanging under Is mm law, with appeals and confinement leading to a prolonged court process. Community figures discuss public service and local commission memberships along the Mississippi River.
Police report details a theft at the Log Cabin saloon where a man described by curfew as similar to a suspect from previous incidents forced a bartender and patrons to hand over about $30 while escaping into the night. Identification of the offender was aided by the inn proprietor and ongoing inquiries.
A messy clipping reports Thomas Borham involved in a Log Cabin saloon robbery with looming charges. Police pursue bringing stolen property into the county and possible robbery counts. No police court held this week due to Mayor Scherer's absence. A separate item describes a sleighing party of Jelly Entertainers visiting a Mr Romy home five miles from town, with dancing and oyster supper lasting into the early hours.
New York Justice signed a decree of divorce today in a famous case involving Mrs. Wilhelmina Mazie MacDowell and actor William Melbourne MacDowell husband of Fanny Davenport. Court papers were private and the co respondent’s name remains unnamed. The decree bars MacDowell from remarriage during the life of the plaintiff.
Tire ceiling decoration in the court house has been completed and will add a handsome feature to the building. After the glass is placed the district will boast one of the finest rooms. County commissioners received miscellaneous petitions but nothing of public interest was presented. Deputy Sheriff Hick is suffering from a carbuncle. F Pfeiffer et al sue Peter Mall et al to set aside a conveyance of real estate. The suit continues a line of actions from Ben Eller Jr’s notes and property transfers as judgments are entered.
A crowded February court docket lists several cases including State v Sprimger, State v Levy, and district matters. Dismissals occur for Scott v The Wabash and Ames v The Wabash due to failure to file bonds. Jurors and officials prepare for upcoming sessions while legal staff retirements are noted.
A mayoral court session addressed theft allegations involving a witch from Charles Metntoeh. The judge ordered remand for latery days while Leantitas L. Brackenthas faced bond public. Pauline Pelahaat bert probate executors, and Frank J. Belot remains confined after an atmospheric grip incident. M. 1, Hondersat: Glew sues August Ragge on a hotel matter. Min Hurley, liber lender, suffers congestion of arteries.
A commission led by Ladd Morgvar concluded Sark B Tousley is sane and not a danger to others. Earlier, Morgvar’s panel examined alleged insanity amid pending legal actions involving her husband Truc M Wousley, while a separate local matter involved William Bickants returning home after a family incident on East Wayon Street.
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