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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
11
Mrs Bowser bluntly confronts Mr Bowser about gas bills, missing clothespins, cracked window, and alleged extravagance. She outlines plans for fire escapes, boxing lessons, antique furniture, livestock, and multiple clubs, warning of alimony if he resists. He recoils as the cat watches.
A dialogue quotes an inventor on a flying machine’s performance. The machine achieved lift and return without harming people or damaging equipment, described as a comparative success by the Washington Star.
In Brooklyn Life a speaker recalls telling others they must comply or face consequences, implying power and control dynamics within a tense local scene. The exchange hints at authority and social tension in a city setting.
Former Ohio governor and secretary of the treasury Charles Foster died at Gen. J. Warren Keifer’s Springfield home from cerebral hemorrhage at 11:30 this morning. He was 76, survived by wife and a daughter, and had planned to attend Columbus inauguration. Foster, born April 12 1828 in Tiffin, built Fostoria’s commerce, served three terms in Congress, led reform efforts, and later chaired investigations on electoral fraud before a governorship and treasury tenure under Harrison.
DeWall claiming kin to President Kruger was arrested in Frankfort on a petit larceny charge filed by Lafayette officers who say he robbed a saloon till of 16 dollars. He vanished from Fort Wayne before his lecture, leaving the audience waiting.
Relatives of Joseph Monthaven could not be located after the aged veteran was found dead Wednesday evening at his Monroeville home. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Women's Relief corps conducted services at Klachn & Melching and accorded the veteran a full soldier’s burial.
Branch No 370 L C B A installed officers Thursday night in St Patrick's hall. President Mrs M J Maroney received a table linen set for her seven years of service and leadership. She also serves as an officer of the supreme council. Refreshments followed.
Samuel Dolby a leading Huntington farmer died suddenly at 5 PM while shelling corn in his barnyard. He was 50 and son of Isaac Dolby an early county settler. The funeral is set for Monday at Lancaster.
Pekin January 9 The Chinese emperor has ratified the commerce treaties with the United States and Japan concerning China.
A. L. C. Atkinson, named by President Roosevelt as secretary of the territory of Hawaii, has become familiar to mainland readers. He gained prominence at the University of Michigan Law School, where he studied three years and led a notable battle against professionalism in college sports before returning to Honolulu to practice.
Senator Reed Smoot replies to charges in the senate privileges and elections probe. He denies polygamy and any oath conflicting with the U.S. Constitution, states he has one wife Alphay Eldridge, and argues he remains bound to uphold constitutional duties. Proceedings continue with hearings set for next Saturday.
Lee Palmer pleaded guilty to assault and battery and malicious trespass after visiting Miss Minnie Summers at Mrs. Rachel Greenhoe’s residence on South Lafayette. He struck Greenhoe, dragged by hair, and damaged property before fleeing, later jailed on two $10 fines. Heffelfinger seeks 5000 damages from Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway for a nail injury at Cass Street crossing. Circuit court review of Lucelia Bond estate executor services continues as Judge O Rourke seeks authorities.
G H Hansan of Lima Ohio reports recovery from threatened kidney disease. He credits Foley’s Kidney Cure, recommended to trainmen and others, and notes it is sold by Dreier and Bro.
Coroner Stults ruled Mandeville Carter died from concussion after a fall in his son’s High Street home. The elderly Whitley county resident wandered about the house Friday morning, fell down a stairway into the cellar, and never regained consciousness.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a portable healing aid. The copy promises ease of use and reliable results from a small vial designed to be carried in a vest pocket.
Gen Rafael Reyes, Colombia’s special envoy to mediate with the United States over Panama, has failed to secure a peaceful settlement. He will depart Washington for Baltimore for medical treatment and may sail to Colombia on Jan 17 or travel to Paris for private business. He reports to Bogota that efforts to salvage something from the talks have collapsed.
Lieut. Gen. S B M Young resigns as chief of staff after nearly five months in the post. Gen. A R Chaffee succeeds him, having served as acting chief assistant. Young reaches 64 and is retired. reception held with officers and Rear Admiral Taylor in attendance. Gen. George L. Gillespie becomes assistant chief of staff, first engineer officer in line of supreme to the army in eighty years.
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