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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
18
Mrs Hull testifies she identified the murder victim as Mrs Young in Harrison case arguing the deceased was her half sister. The testimony centers on the identification and family ties amid the investigation.
The drowned actress Minnie Jeanette Gaston, half sister of Hattie Hull, was found in the ice at Harrison. Mrs Hull had claimed the victim was Mrs Agnes Hull of Brooklyn, who is alive in New York. Police issued a warrant for Charles Meyers, a piano tuner from Jersey City Newark area, after Mrs Hull’s admission of deception.
New York reports Bishop Edward G. Andrews of the Methodist Episcopal Church has died at his Brooklyn home at age 82 after a severe illness. A long-time church leader, he served as pastor in New York east conference before becoming bishop in 1872 and remained active in church affairs post retirement. He is survived by his widow, one son, and three daughters.
Caleb Powers defense opened with a three hour address in Bowling Green arguing Youtsey acted alone and no conspiracy linked Powers to Goebel’s death. A large crowd gathered at the bar as Powers, flanked by his mother, greeted supporters in an impromptu courtroom reception.
Six cases testing Jersey City no seat no fare ordinance proceed in police court as Mayor Bagin seeks enforcement. Witnesses describe refusing fares when cars had no vacant seats. trials expected to last several days.
Louis Gick, after 28 years with the H. J. Ash stove house, resigns and will depart January 2 for Columbus Ohio to join Baxter Stove company. He has spent the last decade on the road for Ash and will resume a traveling role with the Columbus firm. He lives at 946 Erie street and is widely known in Fort Wayne.
Berlin heard the hearing of the Harden Von Moltke libel case where the state attorney demanded a four month prison term for Harden. The court heard Harden accuse Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg and Count Kuno Von Moltke, based on unreliable statements, claiming a conspiratorial group near the emperor.
Fort Wayne banks show strong six month earnings for 1907 with Old National First National and Hamilton National declaring semiannual dividends of about 4, 5 and 6 percent respectively and adding to surplus. Stockholders meetings to elect officers set for January 14 with state funds apportioned to local banks for six month deposits.
Chief Ankenbruck returned from an Ohio trip with a diamond ring valued at 250 dollars belonging to Miss Pearl McVey. Clarence Boyd, a waiter, took the ring and did not return it. He fled Sunday, was found at Deshler, Ohio, surrendered the ring, and paid travel expenses.
Funeral plans honor Mrs. Mary Nautusch who died protecting her two children aged six and nine in a fire sparked while a Christmas tree caught. She worked fifteen hours daily in a laundry. neighbors say her husband was absent and she saved the children by locking herself inside to prevent their clothes from igniting.
Scheiman appoints deputies Thomas J. Connelly John H Goegiein William F Ranke Alois J Brink and Harry A Geyer as new force members in a local update.
A dynamite bomb exploded at Rome's stock exchange injuring eighteen people and causing building collapses. Fire crews police and troops rushed to assist in rescue and calm the scene as the blast aimed to disrupt month end liquidation but arrived after most securities were removed.
William H. Sherman enters office with a skilled staff including chief deputy Thomas J. Connelly who leaves the auditor's office after eight years. John H. Googlein, a builder by trade, also joins along with State Senator Wm. F. Ranke, Alois J. Brink, and Harry A. Geyer forming a capable slate for managing county funds.
Detroit a Dec 31 Charles L Freer of this city who discovered the Egyptian Biblical manuscripts announced in Chicago by Professor Henry A Sanders that he found the manuscripts in a small Egyptian shop while hunting for pottery treasures He kept the shop location secret and said the documents likely date from the third to seventh century.
John C. Pfeiffer, aged 87, is confined to his North Wells Street home with la grippe and is reported seriously ill. A well known pioneer citizen of Fort Wayne, Pfeiffer is among the city’s respected residents.
Louisville reports the mail service along the Ohio river between Albany and Evansville will be abandoned tomorrow as the annual government contract expires. The Louisville & Henderson Packet Company’s coal boats have long delivered mail and freight, with a century of operation preceding present decline.
Prof. H. A. Sanders of the University of Michigan announced discovery of a previously unknown Bible fragment buried for thirteen centuries in Upper Egypt during a lecture to the Archaeological Institute of America in Chicago. The find adds new data to scriptural knowledge presented January 1.
Saloons throughout the state will retire from business at 2 o clock tonight as Georgia marks the end of the wet era. The statewide liquor closure follows a referendum and affects numerous establishments and workers.
Atlanta on December thirty first marks the final closing of Georgia liquor traffic with saloons to shut by ten tonight unless injunctions delay the state act. Police report show conditions normal with increased patrols as celebrations potential risk is watched by Chief Jennings and his men.
Anderson Indiana December 31 trainmen on city railway lines vote against striking tomorrow. Officials say interurban wage contract with Brotherhood of Interurban Trainmen begins January 1 and arbitration is not possible. Company pledges to run cars under all circumstances to maintain service.
The board of county commissioners on Tuesday named Frank Joly as custodian at the court house succeeding Adam Schlegel. The appointment becomes effective April first. William Westenfeld was the other applicant. The board also re appointed Edward G. Hoffman as county attorney with no other applicants.
Judge B. W. Skelton has authorized his bid to remain Republican county chairman. L. A. Rose has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the post.
On Dee 31 Birmingham and Jefferson county near the end of saloon presence a mass of liquor stocks remains as midnight nears. Saloons will close tonight likely forever affecting more than 250 establishments in the county.
Rev Jara Knode Cooke who disappeared after his identification became known is located in San Francisco with Floretta Whaley and their baby. He says he will return east when funds allow and plans to marry Miss Whaley once arrangements are made. A detective agency chief said no instructions had been received from the east.
The Pettibone case defense rested and offered to submit the matter to the jury without argument. Judge Hilton noted the defense had reviewed testimony and the state failed to connect the defendant to the crime. Senators Borah and court officials discussed remaining instructions with adjournment pushed to Friday morning.
Two men in Rochester steal a strong box from an automobile containing an undetermined sum, estimated around 2.8 cents. Police search area for clues and suspects.
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