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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
3
The Woodburn grand jury handed up indictments against four men in the Croy murder case after judging evidence warranted felony counts. Warrants issued. LaDuke arrested in Michigan and Miller, Baker, and Stout detained. a confession ties Stout to the fatal shot. Trial timing uncertain, with arraignments likely after midweek grand jury adjourns.
Lawyers for Herman Miller and John Baker prepare alibi evidence for the night of Marshal Columbus Croy’s murder in Woodburn. Stout’s counsel is Philip B. Colerick. LaDuke has no attorney. Mrs. Biter and daughter corroborate an alibi for her husband, who was reportedly in bed at the time. Arraignment and trial date set later.
Exclusive Sentinel report claims John Stout accuses Duke of firing the shot that killed Bi Bian. Cadil lic keeper allegedly trapped into confession, with Gotréll and Buenchinas linked to the admissions.
A historical profile traces Charles W Morse from ice trade pioneer to financier who built a vast network of banks, steamship lines, and insurance companies. His aggressive consolidations expanded control over coastwise shipping and finance until banker opposition sparked a collapse of his empire.
A brief item notes that last week marked a climax for mechanics and traders, highlighting a peak in activity and interest across both trades. It emphasizes the intertwined momentum shaping the period and signals ongoing trends to watch.
Charles W. Morse, returning on the Etruria, faces at least two grand larceny indictments from a special January grand jury tied to his stock dealings with ex Justice Morgan J. O’Brien. The counts stem from a single note discounting for 106000 dollars and successive notes totaling 190000 dollars for 299900 dollars worth of National Bank of North America stock.
In a crowded courtroom Pease paid a fine and faced a potential license revocation under Nicholson law for a second offense. The case, tied to selling intoxicating liquor on Sunday, continued with Judge Selton delaying final judgment until tomorrow morning while Tave Randall’s matter lingered. Detective Edward Ansberry, fined for drunkenness after a bungled sting, and John and Huron Lee, who argued over sleeping at the depot, also appeared with modest penalties.
Taft campaigns claim a sweeping victory in Ohio with all state delegates selected for Taft at the state convention. The Ohio Supreme Court upholds the Taft aligned Railway committee as the valid county organization. Foraker supporters lose bid to challenge election authority and the Taft slate remains intact. Judges Crew Summers Spear and Davis concur.
In Toledo Ohio on February 11 voters showed interest in republican primaries for state convention delegates. Two Taft aligned lists emerged led by W H Taft and Capt John Craig with Craig opposing Walter Brown for state chair. Direct vote nominated a Ninth district congress candidate and two common pleas judges, plus circuit convention delegates. The weather was fair and mild with an average expected turnout.
Cincinnati February 11 Republicans press forward as campaign coverage notes a decisive movement in early voting for the First district race. Local organizers mobilize volunteers and voters rally at key downtown venues to consolidate support.
Only one ticket was named and Taft delegates were chosen. A local contest for district committeeman stirred a part of the city but did not affect the overall result.
Preparations completed for Republican primaries in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to choose delegates to the state convention. Polls opened at one and close at seven p.m. The Bunker-Rodway committee supports Secretary Taft. weather is clear and cool with a light anticipated turnout.
In Zanesville Ohio on February 11 there is no opposition to the Taft ticket and no primaries for state delegates. Congressional primaries promise a tight race with General RR Brown and Probate Judge I G Jennings as candidates. Jennings supports Taft while Brown is described as an original speaker man but likely backing Taft in this contest.
Chillicothe Ohio February 11 no primary for delegates to the Republican state convention was held in Ross county due to no opposition to Taft delegates nominated by the regular party organization. Similar conditions prevailed throughout the Eleventh congressional district.
The governor calls for ousting Otto Kelsey as superintendent of insurance, citing wasteful methods and failure to meet standards. He notes Kelsey had power and unusual conditions yet did not reform, urging a thorough overhaul and placing the department in new hands.
The case centers on Cassell and Mills with prosecutor Moss and Sheriff Slinkard guarding statements. Cassell reportedly lured Mills to Mill Grove after a mortgage offer, then was struck while his head protruded from a buggy. Mills remained unconscious and Cassell recalls no gunfire before waking in Quincy.
Indianapolis February 8 reports ongoing misfortune for George Emory Cassell, linked by friends and relatives to the Quincy tragedy. The narrative notes a recent string of troubling events affecting Cassell and his family.
Mr Cassell and his wife suffered misfortune from two falls on slippery sidewalks. Cassell, 32, quit managing a department store at 047 Massachusetts avenue owned by H C Modrell his brother in law last November. Modrell sold the store and opened another at Warren and Oliver avenues West Indianapolis. The couple have been staying with Charles B E Jacobs 910 East Eleventh street while preparing to travel south for Cassell's health.
Spencer Indiana February reports no foundation to claims that Mills papers were found near Quincy. Officials say they are pursuing a new lead and expect important developments today.
Mrs Dora McDonald is acquitted of the murder of Webster Guerin in his Omaha studio. Trial featured tense moments, medical interruptions, and defense claims of blackmail by Guerin. McDonald to retire to a sanitarium after the verdict. her husband died years earlier.
Valparaiso Indiana February 11 Dr Oliver Wood a longtime prominent physician in Northern Indiana died last night at age 84 He was regarded as one of the oldest and best known medical practitioners in the region.
A series of property transactions across Wayne Township and surrounding areas includes transfers from Balsiger to the Stuckys, Peoples Trust to the Scheckters, and multiple deeds involving J Miller, R Sewers, Jillian, W Wenn, M Witmer, and others. Notable entries cover lots in Drexel Park and Wayne Heights, subs in New Haven, and several Beerbower and Rogers sub transfers with price figures ranging from 100 to 1300 dollars.
A compendium of property transfers, guardianships, and trust deeds across multiple townships including Jefferson, Maumee, Cedar Creek, Pleasant, Perry, Milan, Lake, and Wayne. Transactions involve named individuals such as Schnelker, Ferguson, Becker, Colerick, and O'Rourke with sums ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
State of Indiana Allen County notice to defendants in a case to quiet title in real estate. Names include John R Pease James Snow Harmon Caffrey Pierre A Stebbins Caleb Falkingburg Grace Ann Falkineburg and William Coolidge. Non residents must appear by April 9 1908 or default. Attest Joseph T Mason Clerk. Gandy Hilgemann Attorneys for Plaintiff.
State of Indiana Allen County Circuit Court notifies John Cesans and Lucy Soldar of a public ditch petition filed January 25 1908 in Lake township Allen County. The petition describes a route starting west of section 15 and following a series of compass and rod distances to connect with the Beegar Stirling ditch. Hearing set March 17 1908 at Fort Wayne Court House. Clerk Joseph N Mason seals notice. Attorneys Robinson and Lueckh filed.
The notice states that the undersigned has been appointed executor of the last will and testament of Hyederigk Yee, late of Allen County Indiana, with other details obscured. The filing references beneficiaries and related actions in the estate proceedings.
A public notice records a petition filed February 6 1908 with Auditor Allen County Indiana for re establishing a stone road in Madison Township. The petition asks the Board of Commissioners to grade drain and pave a 32 foot wide highway with half stone and half dirt sections and outlines proposed alignment drainage and bond issuance for the project signed by local residents led by William Youse and others.
Notice announces qualification as executors of Peter Beerbower of Defiance County Ohio. IO. BEERBOWER and ADOLPHUS BEHRBOWDER named as executors. Estate described as solvent with unspecified values and details.
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