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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
2
The piece critiques Indiana politics and the legislature's record with comments on corporate influence and public debt. It notes bills signed by the governor and hints at broader fiscal and industrial consolidation. It also covers national figures, social tensions, and debates over crime, race, and reform, with reflections on public policy and law enforcement.
The article surveys U S naval leadership disputes over Admiral Schley and Admiral Sampson amid calls for reform, plus tensions over the Boers and Anglo Spanish diplomacy. It notes British intrigues, rising antiwar sentiment in Spain, and economic fallout from tariffs shaping industrial power, with Rockefeller and the steel trust influencing policy. The piece also highlights opinion in London and Washington on Kitchener and South Africa, predicting further developments as a political clash unfolds.
Court actions include War ner vs Perry Meyers trial before Acting Judge Robertson with many witnesses. Indiana Investment Co. vs Meyers dismissed at plaintiff cost. Grank ts Osborne et al appeal after new motion. Rachel vs Euler dismissed. PastIr igg Lumber Co vs Osborne set for February 22 in Superior Court. County commissioners weigh proposed new Southweaters Milway Co. franchise. bond for bridge line set at 7000 with exclusive right of way debated amid opposition to exclusive ownership. A probate matter: dulm B Cartwright admitted to probate in the elrautt iponrt this morning. administrator Peter Tygeman appointed in Hewstate of Anos Mf Opinger.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Prof. King's school sleighing event and a grand concert at Leo this evening. Additional lines mention residents Jim Klopfenstein and Leah Rhuderts, visits by John Gross and Emanuel Klopfenstein, and changes in employment and sick health among Cedarville residents.
In Connersville Miss Nettle Win Hlair, eighteen, died after a failed romance and a mortally wounded heart, while Miss Bessie Riche faced similar pressures. The scene drew hundreds at Miss Van Elsiv’s funeral as a grieving public watched for truth. In Laporte County State’s Attorney William S. Breece vowed to pursue a fair grand jury process amid the shooting case tied to the defendants. The era’s sensational crime trials loom as proceedings begin.
In Evannville Indiana a town board and ministers met amid rising tension over saloons. Officials faced pressure as church revival plans sparked calls to shutter taverns. Public meetings were reported restricted and smallpox fears noted, with women active in supporting closure and possible actions by authorities if saloons remain open.
Lawrence Green known as Shorty Green, called a sporting farmer, died after delirium tremens. He had faced a $17,000 loss two years earlier and left an estate reportedly valued near that amount.
George Lighteap former county treasurer of Bike county Indiana is accused of misappropriating seven thousand dollars. County commissioners hired a clerk to audit four years of accounts and found a seven thousand debt. Lighteap claims the county owed him favors and debt collection failed years ago after his bid for treasurer. He argues retrenchment and taxpayer fairness were his platform.
Telegram announced the death of Judge Reed aged about 70 at his home after an illness. Widow Mrs Prmilin Randall received the news yesterday. Other items record a wedding at the Roberts home in Mia tily between Rolirt R Murphy and Rosh C Git of Kellan, and a subscription collection method change by Warsaw Tin. The note lists delinquent subscribers and prints names of those unpaid. Public notices mention local officials and residences in Wood burn and Hrondway.
Late yesterday in Marson the jury found Inte Tinkard guilty of murder in the first degree for the brutal killing of his wife Laura Rinkard. The defendant showed agitation in court and the verdict will be appealed. The case was tried in Elin County.
In Grant County Indiana a man identified as Rinkard killed his wife at home by firing through a window then shot himself. He survived a failed suicide attempt and was revived. The case follows a brutal murder linked to property dispute and domestic violence.
A fragmentary report describes an attempted assassination of Otla MW by a nineteen year old from a troubled background. The assailant threatened violence at the scene and was later taken into custody as authorities investigate the incident and potential motives amid a tense local atmosphere.
Mrs G Mecurdy and Maggie spent Saturday at Fors Wayne with relatives. Rev Thomas conducted revival services at Salem near Dan Oto and the M E church at Woes chapel was dedicated with a large crowd. A Valentine party by Mrs S F Orb featured progressive caroms won by Miss Madge Slagle and a gracious supper followed by dancing.
A diphtheria case is reported at Mo 03 Gynst Avenue. An organ purchased from George Gilligan & Ron of St Louis will be installed next week at a cost of 8200. Louis Lehlandme, age 52, injured last Friday, is reported worse. Huntington seeks a 310000 subsidy to locate a company headquarters, with unknown conditions. Propositions and local notices mix with unclear details in the text.
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