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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1906

Page

5

Last Words Mark Hadley Funeral For Water Street Mission Head

The funeral of Rev. Samuel Hopkins Hadley, longtime superintendent of the Jerry McAuley mission on Water Street, was held at the mission. Hadley, who died after an operation for appendicitis, left behind a widow and a son, and was famed for turning around countless derelicts. His life story, including his battle with alcoholism and his brother Colonel Hadley’s founding of St Bartholomew’s Mission, is recounted in his book Down on Water Street.

New York Samuel Hopkins Hadley Jerry McAuley Water Street Hadley Harry Iife Mr. Hadley H. H. Hadley Wall St Bartholomew's Mission Ohio Earth Hadley Bays New York City McAuley Water Strees

Court frees Ormiston after guilty plea on public intoxication

Ormiston Tae Go Louis Ormiston pleaded guilty to public intoxication in police court and was indefinitely continued to allow him to return home to his wife and newborn baby. The court expressed sympathy for the mother as the father was released after a severe lecture.

Louis Ormiston Schlaudvol Smith Ormiston Pennsylvania Adams Station Matt John W. Williams Majestic Theater Won John Morgan Huntington Amos Jack

Three Killed in Chicago Smash-Up

A Pennsylvania railroad passenger train at twenty mph crashed into a crowded South Chicago street car last night killing three and injuring twelve. The engine and first coach derailed, three residents of the street car perished, and several injured were rushed to nearby physicians as rescuers freed victims. The local train had departed Chicago at 11 34 p m for East Chicago Indiana and the engineer and street car crew were detained.

Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Louisa Bacon Sadie Lucy May Warsuel Glanche Warsuel Jessie Warsuvel Joseph G. Mack William B. Lynch Margaret Lynch Charles R. Bowler Everett M. Day Ind

TRAIN DERAILED NEAR CHAPMANBORO OUTSIDE NASHVILLE

The northbound Nashville and Chicago limited on Illinois Central derailed near Chapmanboro 32 miles from Nashville injuring six passengers and three trainmen. Injured include Miss Janes McGonigal Miss Samma Nelson EH A McAllister Tom Byers Mrs Byers Ophelia Bledsoe and engineer C Metlee conductor Cherry. The train was on a straight track at 38 miles an hour. engine baggage car smoker first class coach derailed though sleeper stayed on track. Cause believed to be an obstruction on the track.

Nashville Tenn Nashville and Chicago

Italian Mafia Agent Arrested After Detectives Fight

Chicago police say an Italian suspected Mafia agent was arrested after a confrontation with detectives in the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad yards. Officers seized nitro glycerine, a six inch bomb, a foot long stiletto, vials of unknown liquids, five hundred dollar Confederate bills, a twelve inch saw, and a pistol. The man gave the name Frank Perigrin, 26, claiming Mississippi origins and hinting at a mission for the Mafia. Three companions escaped.

Chicago Pittsburg Fort Wayne Atx Frank Perigrin Mississippi Mafia

Doctor Younge Aids Desperate Woman In Elwood Visit

Dr J W Younge assisted a destitute woman and her two daughters overheard seeking aid after being deserted by a show manager. He escorted them to Elwood, paid train and lodging costs, and friends now organize support. Rev Samuel U Hadley, associated with Winona Bible Institute, died in New York after an appendicitis operation.

Bliffton News J W Younge Mort Wayne Kramer Elwood Anderson Herald Munese Union City Womn Whwood Berma Hazelton

Bryan speech stirs Chinese boycott calls abroad

Chinese merchants in Hong Kong and Canton report that William J Bryan's remarks at a Spokane dinner critiquing repeal of the exclusion laws have inflamed calls for a boycott against American goods. Chinese delegates had proposed twelve changes to the exclusion law and urged Congress to act, while Bryan did not promise backing, prompting stronger boycott pressure.

Spokane Wash Samuel Glasgow Seattle Hong Kong Wiliam Burtt William J. Bryan Shanha Canton Hong-Kong Congress Bryan Mr. Bryan Labor Party United States

Charge Against Hill Indicted For Sunday Fishing

The February grand jury in Columbia concluded its term by inditing Deputy Fish Commissioner Hill of Fort Wayne for fishing on Sunday. The panel also heard several fish violation cases, and though indictments against other persons were expected, a fish commissioner being charged was unexpected. The jurors held that an officer who violates the law should be punished as any private citizen.

Columbia City Mall Hill Fort Wayne

Mail plan aims for two daily interurban mail routes

Postmaster Manna and the post office department map a plan for two daily mails to Fort Wayne and outlying points via interurban lines. Mr Hanna will present a lines map with schedules, covering current trolley routes and Gar Tett Auburnine and Bluffton systems, hoping to boost local business.

Ft Wayne Manna Post Office Department Hanna Gar. Tett Auburnine Bluffton

Boltz Resigns as Treasurer of County Democratic Committee

George Lindemuth, longtime First ward member and treasurer, resigns from the county Democratic committee as he plans to run for county auditor. Will A. Johnson is elected committeeman from the First ward, and Fred Boltz succeeds Lindemuth as committee treasurer.

George Lindemuth Democratic County Central Committee Will A. Johnson Wred ©. Boltz Lindemuth

Beck May Seek State Office

Beck of Shmiington Indiana, once mentioned as a possible candidate against Fred Landis for Congress, will not seek the nomination now but may announce a desire for a state office in the future. The ex chair of the eleventh district has long been active in state politics and is known across the state.

Shmiington Ind Adam Beck Naine Congiess Fred Landis Howerver Jim Beck Cholumdn Jie

Folk explains his tax scheme abolition of personal assessment

Missouri Governor Folk defends proposed shift of tax burden from personal property to corporations. He argues the current system harms the poor, says personal property tax falls hardest on farmers and widows, and that taxing privileges and franchises will more fairly distribute government costs. He asserts the plan could aid revenue collection and target tax-dodgers while prompting constitutional or statutory changes.

Jefferson City Folk Missouri

Killed in Nebraska: Henry Hall Dies in Accident

Henry Hall son of Stephan Hall of near Churubusco died last Friday in Auburn Nebraska while working as a conductor on the Missouri Pacific line. His father in law B F Krider traveled to Nebraska to claim the body for interment in Churubusco. Funeral set for next Wednesday. Surviving wife and four children. Hall previously worked in Wabash train service, residing in Ashley. He was well liked among his associates and news will bring sorrow to many.

Henry Hall Stephan Hall Churubusco Auburn Nel Henry F. Krider Hall Nebraska Hill Wabash Goig West Ashley

Employees Move Upward at First National Bank

Several bank employees received promotions after a partial force rearrangement on Monday. Assistant Cashier J H Orr shifts from window to desk duties while M N Detzer moves from receiving teller to paying teller. G C Auman transfers to division A to K and Otmar N Henry becomes receiving teller I to Z along with Frank S Souzer advancing to assistant teller and certificate and raf teller.

First National Bank Hirat National Bank J. H. Orr M N. Detzer A Auman Otmar N

Farmer Injured by Fall On Sidewalk

John Flannigan a farmer of Hunter town was severely injured Saturday when he fell on the sidewalk His right arm was broken near the shoulder and the shoulder was dislocated He was taken to the home of his daughter Mrs Disler on High street where Dr A H Macbeth attended him

John Flannigan Huntertown Mrs. Disler High Street A. H. Macbeth

Bluffton Joyful Amid Regional Ailments

Bluffton enjoys better health than nearby towns with Zanesville facing smallpox and Roanoke suffering from the itch. The notice frames Bluffton as comparatively fortunate in a regional health snapshot.

Bluffton

Policemen Elect Trustees for Pension Fund

Members of the police force met at the central engine house on East Main Street and elected six trustees to the new pension fund. The slate includes Richard Keley, Willat Enock, James Richardson, Benjamin Millott, Tank Cheviron, and Nick Petgen, joining Mayor Mosay, Chief An kentruck, and County Treasurer Funk as the board of directors.

Pension Fund Po Hce Force Eld Central Engine House East Main Atrest Richard Keley Willat Enock James Richardson Benjamin Miliott Tank Cheviron Nick Petgen Mosay Poline Ankentruck Funk

Hertnot After Office Discredits Louisville Postmaster Claim

Washington reports question a Louisville postmaster bid by Tobe Hert, former Indiana Reformary superintendent, after Senator Hemenway and Hert’s friend deny any such ambition. Hert was recently in Washington as a guest for two weeks. the Indiana affiliations and voting history are noted.

Inway Louisville Washington Tobe Hert Indiana Reformilary Hemenway Heort Tams Tiert Indiana Ty Lewavska

New Eligible List for Rural Carriers From Fort Wayne Roll

Washington has forwarded a civil service list of eligible rural mail carriers to Fort Wayne. Delmore Bowser leads with 97.50, Edward Schulte 97, Henry W. Felger 97, Sylvester A. Meese 93.26, Howard H. Connett 92, Touls A. Gocke 89.28, Roy G. Whitmore 73. Vacancies filled in order as they occur. A warning issued against a man fraudulently posing as a government official soliciting 2.50 for a congressional manual to fund a national university. Grace Van Studdiford returns from Europe to begin peddancing upon arrival.

Post Office Department Washington Fort Wayne Lst Delmore Bowser Edward Schulte Henry W. Felger Sylvester A. Meese Howard H. Connett Touls A. Gocke Roy GC. Whitmore Department National University Fond

Forced to Return South Popular Methodist Minister Harkness

Rev. Dr. W. J. Harkness, two years pastor at Wabash First Methodist, may seek transfer to a southern conference at the North Indiana conference in April due to health and winters. He is highly praised by the congregation, while Dr. F. M. Kemper will take Mishawaka’s church. Adam Morrison of Sedan, DeKalb county, dies at 77, Civil War veteran, nearly blind and deaf.

Wabash Ind W. J. Harkness Wirst Methodist Church Jacksonville Fla Snyder Memorial Methodist Church North Indiana Harkness First Methodist F. Mi Kemper Markness Warkness Indiana Methodist Mishawaka Parish Emper Adam Morrison Sedan DeKalb County

Bank Officials and Board Members Listed

Henry C. Paul serves as President with Chas 1 Bond as Vice-President. Im FH Robes is Cashier and Stephen Morris Assistant Cashier. The list includes Clement B. App John H Bags Aug B Becker Wr A Bohn Stephen H Bond Chas B Bond John W Hegeman GB Witzpatrick Chas G Child Willis Hattersley A Ely Hoffman and others.

Henry C. Paul Chas 1. Bond Im. FH. Robes Stephen Morris Clement B. App John H.bags B.C. Becker A. Bohn Stephen H. Bond Chas B. Bond John W. Hegeman GB. Witzpatrick Chas G. Child Willis Hattersley A. Ely Hoffman

Pioneer Woman Mollie Anderson Taught McKinley First Lesson

Mrs Mollie Anderson, a pioneer near Hartford City, is critically ill at home. A former school teacher in Ohio, she is said to have given the late President McKinley his first lesson in spelling.

Mollie Anderson Hartford City Ohot McKinley Spelk

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Samuel Hadley Jerry Mauley Ormiston Tae DR. Younge Good Samar Stan Samuel U. Hadley Winona Bible Institute Whitley County Fred Boltz Democratic Committee The Farmer Omonkey Ghae cLovLey Bo Nor Aormas Jeane Herald Cos Artie Ghu Moe Nas Chancery Courts England National Biscuit Company Injery Grace van Studdiford Manchester Europe Peddauce Nariogh Q. Max Hoffman Gaylord M. Leatia John M. Landenberger Heniy F. Moeilering Wrh B. Mossman Wm. ‘Kk. Noble Henry ©. Paul Ant ¢. West Sorgé W. Pixley Edward Mt. Wilson
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