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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
4
A report notes Mrs. Gus Jackson choked on an oyster shell during a visit. The mishap is described as occurring in Sulina County with possible legal or formal considerations mentioned, but details are unclear.
In Pittsburgh on February 20 a man believed to be 26 walked to a bridge with two girls, threw them into the Monongahela River, and fled. A woman aided by guiding a child away as guards pursued. One girl survived, the other did not. the man was arrested and the woman claimed the act was inspired by a religious vision. The surviving child was hospitalized in critical condition, while the deceased's body was recovered.
In Pune yesterday a crowd disrupted by a rodent incident at a cloak shop. Miss Virginia Walliwad caused a commotion as a rat clung to her head and brows while workers fled. A young man aided her and the intruder was finally captured and disposed of. The rescued woman later retrieved the rat at her father’s farmhouse two miles away.
At Goshen Indiana on February 26 a Wabash passenger train No. 9 jumped the track due to a broken rail near Benton. Four cars left the rails injuring many. several passengers named include J. A. Seligman and Rev. J. W. Vanterlip. Special trains and medical aid were dispatched. some injuries deemed life threatening.
In Wolcottville Indiana on February 26 the wreck of British train No 9 two and a half miles west of Millersburg injured twelve passengers severely with several expected to die. The engine passed the broken rail. the Genin left tracks and tumbled down a fifty foot embankment as coaches tipped over. The tail end fire continued burning slowly as investigators sought details.
Springfield women announce involvement in upcoming city elections. They plan to run or support female candidates across parties and say they will stay active in local affairs. The effort signals broad participation by women from multiple parties ahead of state politics.
Detroit area rail bulletin notes a derailed Wabash train near Willevetarg on February 26 at 9 16 p m with diversions and delays for passengers. Division supervisor Durus states few injuries and that the train continued later with no fatalities. A public sale is set for F Havizel's Thursday near the Berryce drive. Orange Barrett and family visited from Ola, while the Warner Bros. of Fort Wayne were unloading a mill on site.
The report shows futures and cash market activity with mixed results. Sluggish start to February trading with sharp intraday reversals, noting lower opening prices and some covering by shorts. Cattle receipts, prices for various weights and grades, and regional wholesale trends are outlined, including Texas and Oklahoma demand.
Wayne Warkets lists corrected weekly prices for spring wheat rye Timothy seed and glverseed plus barley oats potatoes wool and pork on foot with various price marks. Names include Geralyn and Sharla. Prices show wide variation across commodities and units.
The item blends market figures from TOG arkk- DI Catile Tn Shoup FAD and City Hay Market with a dimmed obituary note for a well known civil engineer and naval official in Washington. D.C. The report mentions a heart failure leading to death and a hotel renewal context. A Pleasant Surprise Party in Fort Wayne area is also referenced along with social guests and local humor about prices.
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