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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

2

Boehne War Paint Ready to Fight Indiana Bosses

Indiana Democratic primary challenger John W Boehne vows to open state headquarters in Indianapolis and battle party bosses to the end He says he will mobilize the rank and file to overthrow the machine and secure the party in time for the 21st of next March convention and the next fall election.

Evansville Ind Tan John W. Boehne Samuel M. Ralston Lebanon Indianapolis Benjamin Bosse Boehme Washington Bosse Boehne Democratic Party Indiana Ths Thomas R. Marshall Democrats of Indianapois Jefferson

Missing Heiress Thought Murdered Found in Gotham

Violet Buehler, a Chicago heiress valued at over $100,000, was found in New York City after disappearing in November. She worked as a nurse for Mrs. Brett and spoke of a friend named Jack Clune, who later appeared and argued with detectives outside the court.

Gotham Violet Buehler New York Jack Chicago Fifth Avenue 70Th Street Miss Buehler Anna Brett East 70Th Street Brett P. Davidson Wisconsin Miss Bueller Jack Clune Hun Buehler Violet Detective Mulligan Clune

Efforts Under Way to Return Violet Buehler to Chicago

Chicago detectives and Mrs. Violet Buehler’s foster mother discuss steps to bring the girl home. No warrant exists yet, a conference is planned for late today, and Mrs. Buehler hopes for a direct word from Violet and a peaceful return.

Chicago Violet Buehler Miss Buehler

Chinese ruler Yuan Shi Kai survives assassination attempt

A bomb aimed at Yuan Shi Kai exploded twenty feet from his carriage as he traveled with an escort. The blast shook nearby houses while security closed in on the attackers, who were caught before escaping. Other suspected accomplices were also arrested.

Yuan Shi Kai Morrison London Times

Pioneer Allen county farmer Daniel F. Gibson dies at 69

Daniel F. Gibson aged 69 a lifelong Allen county farmer died Thursday evening at 40 oclock at his Fort Wayne residence after a paralytic stroke last May He was born in Pennsylvania May 26 1842 married twice first to Mary Rehley 1867 then Christina Mannweiler 1876 and had eleven children Survivors include his two wives eleven children and siblings Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 30 pm at Wellman Wellman undertaking parlor with private services and flowers asked to be omitted

Daniel F. Gibson Allen County High Street Pennsylvania Hesse Cassel Mary Rehley Gibson Mr. Gibson Christina Mannweiler Whitley County Fort Wayne David Church of the Precious Blood Married Men's Sodality Henry Minnich Arcola Ben Kinney Edward Tillotson Woodbridge N. J Ferdinand D. Gibson S. C. Mensing Anna Katherine Jennie Cegelia Gibson Christian William Gibson

Augustine Blauvelt Dies After Short Illness in Fort Wayne

Augustine Blauvelt aged 55 died Wednesday at his home 131 Chestnut Street after a brief illness. A Fort Wayne resident for two years he moved here from Van Wert Ohio and worked as a brickmaker at the brick yards east of the city. He married Mary Geiger of Franklin County Ohio thirty four years ago. Surviving are his widow twelve children and his aged father two sisters and a brother residing in Waterloo Indiana.

Augustine Blauvelt Chestnut Street Fort Wayne van Wert Mary Geiger Franklin County Ohio Bertha Manter Albert Blauvelt Myrtle Moyer Edna Budd Minnie Schumaker Decatur Ind Herman Richard Minde Orley Carl Earle Josephine Blauvelt Waterloo

Deaths: Mrs Katherine Gumbert Dies in City Pneumonia

Mrs Katherine Gumbert aged 56 years died Thursday morning at 4:30 from pneumonia after a five day illness. Born in Blasbach Germany she came to the United States at eight. She belonged to St John Lutheran church and the Ladies society. Survived by husband Henry Gumbert two children Henry Charles Gumbert and Mrs Joe Morrow of this city her mother Mrs Katherine Blum and one brother Henry Schmidt.

Katherine Gumvert Henry Gumbert Blasbach Hessen Germany United States St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies’ Society Henry Charles Gumbert Joe Morrow Katherine Blum Henry Schmidt

Funeral services set for Thursday in St. Johns

In St. John's Mich a man arrived on Monday and was taken to the home of his daughter Mrs M P Gaskill 603 Hough Street. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with interment at Lindenwood Cemetery.

St. John’s Mich M. P. Gaskill Hough Street Lindenwood Cemetery

Death of Mrs Nosa Rondot at Annex Hotel

Mrs Nosa Rondot aged 33 years 16 months 1 day proprietor of the Annex hotel 1320 South Calhoun street died Monday morning at 3 at St Josephs hospital She is survived by her husband and one son Lionel Kriescher of Salem Center Indiana

Nosa Rondot Jmi

Miss Maud Spencer Dies After Illness in Marion

The body of Maud Spencer aged 50 formerly of Fort Wayne died Wednesday night at her Marion home after four months illness. She arrived in Fort Wayne Friday evening and was moved to Mrs. Minnette’s home for funeral services at ten o'clock Saturday. Born in Fort Wayne she was daughter of Cyrus and Anna Spencer. Survived by mother two brothers Cyrus M. and Samuel W. Spencer and sister Mrs John Reed of Anderson. Interment Lindenwood cemetery.

Maud Spencer Fort Wayne Marion Minnette Broadway Cyrus Spencer Spencer Anna Spencer Cyrus M Samuel W. Spencer John Reed Anderson Terment Lindenwood Cemetery

Death of Blank, 39, student school cook at Howe

Blank died Friday morning at 1 o clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blank 3531 Piqua avenue Howe Ind from pneumonia. He was a colored cook at the student school and is survived by six brothers and one sister.

Blank Howe Ind Robert Blank Piqua Avenue

Death notice for David S Sauer at Van Wert home

David S Sauer 73 died Tuesday at his home corner Richard ville avenue and Warsaw street. He was unmarried and is survived by one brother James Sauer of Van Wert Ohio. Funeral services Thursday morning at 10 from Peltier undertaking parlors. James J Sauers of Van Wert Ohio, a brother, is in the city to attend.

David S. Sauer Richardville Avenue Warsaw Street James Sauer van Wert Peltier Undertaking James J. Sauers Ohio

Fort Wayne Woman Rebecca Justison Dies at 69

Mrs Rebecca A Justison aged 69 years 1 month 12 days died Friday morning at 1 30 at her home 920 Savilla avenue from complications. She had lived in Fort Wayne for six years.

Rebecca A. Justison Savilla Avenue Fort Wayne

Infant Berdelman Died of Exhaustion at Home

Albert F Berdelman infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred H Berdelman died Sunday morning at 7 20 o clock at the residence 450 East Leith street from exhaustion.

Albert F. Berdelman Fred H. Berdelman East Leith Street

Death of Steve Schastek Jr a local tailor at 309 East Wayne

Steve Schastek Jr aged 27 son of Mr and Mrs Steve Chastek 309 East Wayne street died Sunday at 6 am at St Rochus hospital from pulmonary tuberculosis after several months illness. He was a tailor by trade. Surviving are his parents and one brother Julius

Steve Schastek, Jr Steve Chastek East Wayne Street St. Rochus’ Hospital Oie Julius

Mrs Rilla La Dow Dies After Illness at 1437 West Main

Mrs Rilla La Dow aged 43 dies Thursday night at 8 at her home 1437 West Main street after a brief illness of film diabetes. A Fort Wayne native most of her life she was loved by neighbors. Survived by daughter Goldie, brother Henry Burkholder of St Joe township and five sisters Mrs Anna Andrews Mrs Mary Tring Mrs Elizabeth Taylor Mrs Allie Hall and Mrs E S Pettit with funeral conducted by Rev FE M Podd.

Rilla la Dow West Main Street FE. M. ‘Podd Fort Wayne Goldie Henry Burkholder St Joe Township Anna Andrews Mary Tring Elizabeth Taylor Allie Hall E. S. Pettit

Death of Mrs Florence Haines in Fort Wayne

Mrs Florence Haines aged 24 years 2 months 23 days died Thursday at 12 14 PM at 1350 Guthrie street after several months illness from a complication of diseases. She was born October 19 1887 in Lake Township near Arcola daughter of Alfonse Corbat now on his farm. She married Henry Haines August 4 1910 at St Patrick church Fort Wayne. She belonged to St Patrick church Rosary society and Sacred Heart league. She is survived by her husband her father six brothers Frank Julian Joseph Robert Albert and James Corbat and one sister Miss Mary Corbat.

Florence Haines Henry Haines Guthrie Street Lake Township Arcola Alfonse Corbat St. Patrick’s Church Fort Wayne The Rosary Society Sacred Heart League Frank Julian Joseph Robert Albert James Corbat Mary Corbat

Klein Child Dies of Pneumonia at 3 Years

Carl M Klein age 3 years 2 months 18 days son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Klein died Friday at 1 am at 1711 Lafayette street from pneumonia Survived by parents three sisters Eva E Reinewald Detroit Mich Elsie Colette Klein Fort Wayne two brothers Philip and John Klein Funeral services Monday at 8:30 am from home to St Peter's Catholic church at 3 pm

Infant Edward E. Smith Dies at Home

Edward E. Smith infant son of Mr and Mrs Emil Smith died at 3 o clock this morning at 1210 Union Street from pneumonia. William H Wise seven years old of Marion died Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 at St Josephs hospital after eight days as patient with death due to Brights disease.

Edward E. Smith Emil Smith Union Street Wise William H. Wise Marion St. Joseph's Hospital Bright

Mrs Maria Koenig Dies at 77 in Fort Wayne

Mrs Maria Koenig widow of Frederick Koenig died at 6 30 this morning at 806 East Lewis Street aged 77. Death caused by dysentery. Born in Basel Switzerland she came to Fort Wayne in 1881 and was a member of Salem Reformed church. Surviving include son Frederick A Koenig Fort Wayne sister Mrs Rose Papp and another sister in Germany and two grandchildren.

Koenig Maria Koenig Frederick Koenig East Lewis Street Basel Switzerland Fort Wayne Salem Reformed Church Frederick A. Koeniz Fort. Wayne Rose Papp

Manford Edsal Dies After Brain Tumor Operation

Manford S Edsal aged 36 son of the late Clarence W Edsal former Allen county auditor died Tuesday evening at St Josephs hospital after an operation for removal of a cranial tumor. He was a Fort Wayne railway clerk and had lived there most of his life leaving a large circle of friends. He is survived by his mother Mrs Cordelia Edsal. The body was taken to the family home at 1715 East Lewis Street.

Manford S. Edsal Clarence W. Edsal Allen County St. Joseph’s Hospital Fort Wayne Cordelia Edsall East Lewis Street

Death of Vincent Kuhlbach Aged 8 at Home

Vincent R Kuhlbach eight year old son of Mr and Mrs William Kuhlbach died Tuesday morning at the family residence 1020 Comparet avenue from heart disease He was a pupil at St Marys school and is survived by his parents one brother August and one sister Mamie

Vincent R. Kuhlbach William Kuhlbach Comparet Avenue St. Mary’s School August Mamie

Death of Frederick Benecke Aged One at East Lewis Home

Frederick Benecke age 1 year 1 month and 7 days died Monday evening at 11 oclock at the family residence 1441 East Lewis street The parents Gustave and Mrs Benecke three brothers and two sisters survive The father worked as a moulder at Bass foundry and was formerly on the police force

Frederick Benecke Gustave Benecke East Lewis Street Bass Foundry

Pooler dies at 76 at son's home on Wall Street

Pooler aged 76 died Tuesday morning at the home of her son on Wall Street. The obituary notes the family connection and confirms the death location.

Et Pooler Wall Street

Infant Son of Heckler Dies at Hope Hospital

James E. Heckler infant son of Mr and Mrs A C Heckler of 1423 North Harrison Street died Saturday afternoon at Hope hospital from convulsions. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with interment at Lindenwood Cemetery.

James E. Heckler A. C._Heckler North Harrison Street Hope Hospital Lindenwood ‘Cemetery

Casteel Former Fort Wayne Resident Dies at Home

The body of George S. Casteel aged about 80 and a former Fort Wayne resident was found dead at his home on Sunday. The obituary notes he recently lived in Fort Wayne and passed away peacefully.

George S. Casteel Boyaars Fort “Wayne O Rho

Italian Battleships Sink Seven Turkish Gunboats in Red Sea

In a January clash off the Bay of Kuntida Massawa based Italian cruisers Piemonte Calabria and Puglia with destroyers destroyed seven Turkish gunboats and a Turkish armed yacht. The Turks offered weak resistance and many sailors drowned as Italian vessels rescued survivors.

Rome Red Sea Yemen Arabia Piemonte Calabria Puglia Massawa Bay of Kuntida Aden

Local Banker W F Reitze Passes After Illness in Fort Wayne

William F Reitze longtime assistant cashier at Old National bank and Fort Wayne figure dies at 61 after months of heart and Brights disease trouble. Born Baltimore 1850 moved to Fort Wayne aged ten, survived by wife Mary and six children and four brothers. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM from 1009 Columbia Ave with Lindenwood burial.

William F. Reitze Old National Bank Fort Wayne Columbia Avenue Mr. Reitze Bright Reitze Slope Hospital Bank Old National

Births in the Community Chronicle

The notice lists multiple births to local families, naming parents and addresses. It records several new daughters and sons at homes and at Lutheran Hospital, Syracuse, with occasional notes of illness and return to work for attorney S. V. Morris.

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Democratic Machine Denver Post Wellman & Wellman Gumbert Rowndot SAUER Justison Chastek LA Dow Haines Ray Edsall Benecke Pooler Heckler Casteel W. F. Reitze First Church Ritze First Presbyterian Church Ben Hur Mary Brown Edward Reitze Newark N. d Ralph Fred E Wallace J. Reitze B. I. Heaton O. R. Brokaw Charles Reitze Seattle Wash R.cord Edward Morse Packard Avenue Rivermet Avenue Thomas Lloyd Syracuse N.Y Lutheran Hospital Grover Miller Horace Thomas Streets John Clingenberger Elizabeth Street John Alexanian Buchanan Street Joseph Bechtel Grant Avenue Gustave Meyer Taylor Street Henry Bryan Adams Township Ed Morris William F. Fisher S. V. Morris Iis Fort Wayne Bank MF. Reitze
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