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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1911

Page

16

Fire Destroys Residence. Family Perishes in Blaze

A house fire swept through a residence injuring the occupants and killing a family of several, with extensive damage to the structure and belongings. Firemen fought the flames for minutes, discovering the ruin as smoke filled the rooms and furniture burned beyond repair. One victim’s body was found in the grocery area while others were located in the bedrooms and hallway amid heavy smoke and heat. The blaze caused about 61 000 in losses, with neighbors and authorities assisting in evacuation and containment.

Howe Tucanes Nove Forel Maggie Schmitt

Conference on Campaign Fundraising by Young Women

A meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association discusses a campaign to raise funds for a new building. Oberlin guests and local organizers plan a conference at the Commercial building in January to outline the drive and secure leadership for the effort.

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Scarlet Fever Leads in Allon County Health Report

Durie reports scarlet fever as the most prevalent contagious disease in Allon County with cases rising through January and February. Van Buskirk notes a year with many illnesses and limited deaths, attributing the spread to a wholesale season and prior large outbreak. officials urge vigilance and reporting.

Durie Lever Allon Ot. VanBuskirk County Health Amd Waleer Nokrowy

Outlandish Chase Ends in Arrest Near Arlington

A disorderly pursuit led to the arrest of Dianea, Trainmaniag of the Cldcney Ayislun, and Mrs. G. Ametuan at Arlington. Held for investigation, they were released on bonds after police refused further action. The episode involved a plan to abduct a child, with McCue and associates implicated in prior thefts and a hotel confrontation.

T F Dianea Cldcney Jones Tie Rouge McCuey Thney Amir Hie Dangilur Visting Mivhlant

Pollen Seeks Divorce Decree in Fort Wayne Case

In Huntington Tad Ault 18, Menno A McCu​en laborer for Erle Hafband Co seeks a divorce from Clara McChe. Allegations include faithlessness and estrangement since Apr 1873, with a twelve year old daughter. Jones, a tax correspondent, arrested in connection with the case. McCu​en claims jealousy and gambling harmed the marriage. remarks on public standing and prior trouble.

Huntington Menno A. McCuct Vrakoman Erle Hafband Company Linon Hin Clara McChe Agnentintal Developmenta Vesterday Jones Brathaiantnr Wester Division Hracemiits Qpouma Fort Wayne Comipisis Gecko Witsivs Vames Jones Leon Geen Winco Ariston Fort Wayne Molme Il Hose Hau McCuen

Private adyleos reaalred fropr percepts and dissqtlafnetion

Deciphered Daily Notes report turmoil within the provisional government after Manuel’s deposition. Claimed no outbreak occurred. Foreign observers noted tensions as a British warship was reportedly dispatched to Lisbon.

Lonton Dec Legar Sing Manuel Lisbon USA Liston

German dog speaks language to test human voice

A study reported by Professor Phingst of Beri university describes a German dog named Terlin Tee demonstrating understanding of seven words with stressed syllables. The animal's vocalizations reportedly matched human words in tone and region, suggesting a limited grasp of structure and meaning.

Trngange Phingst Beri Miveratty Anid Atrnoaera

Political Turmoil Sparks Split Gary Police Forces

In Gary Indiana two police forces emerge amid political strife. Mayor Knote faces pressure as a new detective unit forms under Capt. Charles Citey and Superintendent Gueny Solutmiat, while the old department resists reform. The clash centers on funding and control with fines issued and investigations underway.

Gary Dse Ciluy Knote Resurin

Bankers Death in London Mystery Court Proceedings

New York coverage reports banker Robin in a dire condition before Judge Crin in Whe xesusrit Hen alons court as attempts to revive him fail. Witnesses describe poisons and murder leading to the suspect Hawlay Crinpen, with London doctors and investigators detailing the dramatic events and the burning of the Rochoator tte Guarantee company assets worth 154000 dollars.

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Fort Wayne Elks Praise At Grand Lodge Event

Fort Wayne Elks receive praise for growth and leadership as Grand Exalted Ruler Herrmann of Cincinnati commends the lodge. About seven hundred members attend the banquet room festivities amid formal speeches and citywide pride.

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Feat Fracture Fatality In Detroit

Henry Robinson, 92, of Detroit, died Friday at Joseph’s Hospital after a fracture that led to complications. He had been traveling between factories and residences when the injury occurred, and investigators pursue details as relatives are notified.

Henry Robinson Detroit Joseph's Hospital Thahinwan Raapital Robinson

Man Run Down by Train Near Monroeville

A man identified as Alex Probst, age about 00, was struck by a fast train near Monroeville in the county. He sustained injuries and was moved to a location where responders worked. The incident drew witnesses and officials to the depot area as investigators began documenting the sequence of events.

Alex Probst Monroeville Thie County Vince Wight Aberin Monroevil Hoop Finn Cullen Marnglerh

Fire destroys frame house at noon. family left homeless

A noon fire gutted a frame house at 779 Boylan Byrne, leaving a family of four homeless. The wooden structure valued at 750 dollars and contents at about 1 000 dollars, with neighbors and the Wort Wye Electric company aiding the rapid response. Mr and Mrs Mort were away. their daughter was nearby when the fire started. one frame building collapsed but an adjacent dwelling survived with minor damage.

Boylan Byenne Ae PB Pun sTandmathion Willy Aravind Mr. Farkingon

Auburn Barbers Permit Admission to Barbers’ Board Meeting

Aberrant OCR fragment mentions Auburn barbers and a board meeting. It notes a permit admission to a Barbers board session Tuesday night with unclear details and garbled names. The readable elements reference a formal hearing and a possible event relating to barber licensing.

Temperance Debate and Prohibition Echoes Across Society

A scanned fragment blends temperance pamphleteering with prohibition concerns, describing public morals, worker burdens, and social pressures. It references boy and dog, civic reform, church groups, and anti alcohol campaigns, noting funds raised and varied community responses.

Unclear Text From Historical Page About Health Remedies

Fragmentary OCR passage references works and hours a day and a mysterious muse about a king’s NBA life bill a glue and a winter wealthers but text is garbled with many misspellings. It mentions health topics like constipation headaches and malaria and root words.

Hold Up Man Rescues Innocent From Prison

A report details a hold up involving Qelon, Kraft, and an unnamed offender. George Fritch, 43, is connected to the case with ties to a hotel incident in January 1409. A clerk is named in the extended narrative alongside a banknote seizure and subsequent events at a hotel and exhibit.

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