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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1902

Page

12

Taft outlines Philippine army plan and tariff views

Governor Taft said a 15 000 man force would suffice in the Philippines with a native constabulary of 5 000 under Major Allen to patrol provinces and clear Ladrones. He urged tariff reductions, noting Dingley duties hinder revenue, and praised civil government gains while detailing art exhibit plans.

San Francisco Philippines Taft Congress Allen Sam Pacific Coast Islands Porto Rico Dingley General Chaffee Union League Club Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade

Freed outlaw may marry Younger brother romance

Minneapolis reports a romance linked to the Younger brothers’ possible return to Missouri after two decades in prison. Jim Younger hopes to marry Alix Mueller, sister of Mrs. Frederick Schummeier, with Mueller seeking to live in Missouri next summer. Younger, aged 53, is introduced to Mueller by her brother-in-law Schummeier, a key ally in Younger’s release.

Minneapolis Minn Missouri Jim Younger St. Paul Alix Mueller Frederick Schurmeisr James Younger Miss Mueller South Younger Frederick Schummeier

Filipino Not American Says Gowdy Affects Hidalgo Painting

John K Gowdy the US consul general in Paris rules a native Filipino is not an American citizen. Customs authorities in Philadelphia levy duty on a valuable Hidalgo painting. The work by Feliz Resurreccion Hidalgo from Manila will hang at the Academy of Fine Arts exhibition within a week. If bought and kept in the United States the purchaser must pay the duty.

Hidalgo Gowdy Lamartine Academy of Fine Arts Manila Paris Philadelphia John K. Gowdy United States Feliz Resurreccion Hidalgo

Contempt jailed after defying divorce court order

Herbert Bicknese of 253 East Washington defied a superior court injunction in a divorce case by altering his wife's property and provoking police. He was brought to court and ordered imprisoned in the county jail for twenty one days after failing to purge himself. Attorney Colerick sought a modification of the order.

Herbert Bicknese East Washington Street Mary Bicknese Bicknese Ryan Huguenard Herbert P. B. Colerick Colerick

Beet Sugar Plant Proposed in Allen County

Allen County farmers have held several meetings on a possible beet sugar refinery in the county. J. W. Henry of the Kalmazoo Sugar Beet company visits to assess local beet crops and farming interest. Early trials show beet culture practical and potentially profitable without long shipments.

Allen County Prospect Bert J. W. Henry Kalamazoo Sugar Beet Company Henry Michigan Woodburn

Mrs A H Dougall And Daughter Visit Joliet

Mrs A H Dougall and her daughter Winifred are visiting Joliet Illinois and are noted in local social notes. The pair are described as staying at a city residence and attending nearby engagements.

A. H. Dougall Winifred Joliet, Il

Second Davidson case witness recants in Porter county

Valparaiso Indiana January reports fevered political debate over the Sprencl testimony in the Davidson murder case. Sprencl, a Penn railroad night watchman, retracted before grand jury claiming Davidson was killed by a train, prompting calls to drop charges against Curtin Fleming and Sowers. Judge Heard reinstated investigation as public pressure grows.

Valparaiso Ind Porter County Frank Sprencl Davidson Sprendl Pennsylvania Railroad Michael Curtin Rob Fleming Roy Sowers Young Davidson Sprencl McAfee Wickham Heard Heard Be Gilette

Northern Indiana notices and local incidents round up

Rural free delivery route 6 will begin March 1 from Columbia City. The Southwestern extension from Huntington to Wabash has 2.5 miles laid. Dunkard college at North Manchester closes a ten day Bible school session. John W. Hartman of Decatur dies at 47 after ten years ill with tuberculosis. Geneva Oil Co is incorporated with 25000 capital, operating mainly in Huntington. Dr A L Stephenson dies at Wabash from peritonitis. Mrs John Graham of Richland Twp Whitley Co, 65, fractures leg and dislocates ankle after a porch fall. The first brick school in Columbia City is being torn down. built 1846, 24 by 36 feet. Isaac Thrash near Portland cuts into trunk of 1861 oak felling. wood sound. Goshen high school baseball schedules games for 1902 with South Bend Howe Lima Fort Wayne Huntington Wabash. While Mrs Edward Conner lies in Goshen, floor collapses, saving several from a cellar fall. Northern Indiana Fair at South Bend to sell grounds to pay debts. once the region’s prosperous fair. G M Haefling of Decatur loses feeling in foot after 1861 injury. gangrene leads to amputation this week. Ellsworth Gel tion near Ser via Wabash County falls into a 20 foot cut while driving. sues for 8000 damages. James Morrison of Montpelier, demented, disappeared after last Friday night. carried away 140 dollars and concerns of possible self harm.

Dunkard College North Manchester John W. Hartman Decatur Geneva Oil Company Huntington County A. L. Stephenson Wabash Portland Goshen South Bend Howe School Lima Fort Wayne Huntington Edward Conner Northern Indiana Fair Association Fair Association Indiana G. M. Haefling Servia Wabash County Ellsworth Geltion Geltion James Morrison Montpelier

Affidavits Filed in Court Over Family Quarrel

Lavina Harkenrider accuses William McDaniel of provoke and assault and battery in two affidavits. The family quarrel may settle amicably. cases were moved to Squire Bird in Adams township pending settlement.

Builer‘nan's Lavina Harkenrider Charing William McDaniel Squire Bird Adams Township

I Can Do All My Own Work

Mrs Blanche Marshall of Whiting Kansas writes that after kidney trouble and female weakness she used Doctor Pierce medicines. She took Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Lotion Tablets and says she is entirely cured and can do all her own work.

Blanche Marshall Whiting Jackson Co Kansas Dr. Pierce Doctor Pierce

Republican Committee in Indiana Reorganizes

The Indiana Republican state committee reconvened with James P. Goodrich reappointed chairman and George Self as vice chairman along with Harry W. Bennet as treasurer. Secretary remains unresolved after five inconclusive ballots. Warren Bigler declined to continue.

Indianapolis Ind Republican State Committee James P. Goodrich Winchester George Self Corydon Harry W. Bennet Warren Bigler Wabash Charles P. Haas Will Whittaker C. M. Tichenor Princeton Webash Nmination State Auditor

Sible Says He Did Not Jump From Engine

The Peru paper reports Wabash engineer John E. Sible, injured at Attica after slipping on ice, is walking in the hospital and recovering. He recalls nothing of the moment and says he fell while preparing to jump if needed. Wabash notes his wounds are healing and he may soon return home. Sible had resided in this city.

Peru John E. Sible Attica Mr. Sible Sible

Veteran Piano Tuner Joseph L. Darling Dies

Joseph L. Darling, a piano tuner in this city for twenty years, died in his Pixley-Long block apartments after several weeks of illness. Despite early improvement his condition worsened at night when a heart weakness struck him as he sat by the grate and he collapsed after returning to bed.

Joseph L. Darling Pixley-Long Block Mr. Darling

Schlatter Co Address Ad in Fort Wayne Directory

C C Schlatter & Co located at 38 and 40 East Columbia Street Fort Wayne Indiana listed in the city directory style entry.

E. Columbia ST

Death of Mr. Darling After Sudden Heart Attack

Mr. Darling, nearly seventy, suffered a fatal heart attack and died in sleep after crying out and sinking back. Born in Keene New Hampshire, he was twice married. Survived by his widow who came with him from Bucyrus Ohio twenty years ago, and by relatives in the east including grandson Charles Ashley. He was a skilled piano tuner by trade.

Mrs. Darling Mr. Darling Keene, N. H Bucyrus Ohio Charles Ashley Darling Fort Wayne

Philip Gable Injured in Bass Works Drill Press Accident

Philip Gable foreman at Bass works sustained cuts and bruises after a piece of casting struck him and pinned him to the drill press frame. Dr. Buchman reports no broken bones though his left hand is bandaged with amica soaked linens. Gable has worked at Bass shops for twenty five years and this is his first accident.

Philip Gable Bass Works Buchman Gable Bass Shops

Sportsman from Columbia City Skips Town Owing Eleven

A traveler calling himself Jones or Smith told Officer Bergman he came to town to have fun and avoided paying about eleven dollars after several hours with Annie Edwards. He paid for refreshments, enjoyed socializing, but refused to settle the balance before leaving. Annie, initially indignant, chose not to pursue the matter in the paper.

Columbia City Jones, Smith Bergman Chicago Annie Edwards Annie The Columbian

Out of Pocket Ten Dollar Bet Ends in Saloon Trinket

A woman paid $11 from her own pocket and ignored Officer Bergman's blushes. The Columbia City man declared he was no sucker and went to a corner saloon to buy the officer a cigar, ending the incident.

Bergman Columbia City

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Featured at Dreier & Bro Drug Store

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted as a universal comfort solution. It purports to relieve pain from burns scalds cuts and bruises heal ulcers fever sores eruptions and more including corns and warts. Sold now for 25 cents at Dreier & Bro.

Bucklen Dreier & Bro

Wages Raised at 40 American Window Glass Plants

Managers of the American Window Glass company informed yesterday that workmen will receive a 10 to 15 percent wage increase, effective Saturday. The move targets independent producers and Glass Workers union opponents after a price cut by independents.

Marion, Ind American Window Glass Company The Trust Glass Workers’ Union

New Reporter John Manley Joins Journal-Gazette

Bloomington Indiana journalist John S. Manley has accepted a repertorial position at the Journal-Gazette and began work this afternoon. He previously was connected with the Marion Chronicle.

John S. Manley Bloomington Ind The Journal-Gazette Manley Marion Chronicle

One Way Free on Nickel Plate Sundays Round Trip Fare

Advertises one fare for a round trip on Nickel Plate Sundays. Tickets good between any two stations. See ticket agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana for information. Royalty-less travel deal promotes travel on the Nickel Plate road.

Nickel Plate Road C. A. Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind

Nickel Plate Road To Sell Excursion Tickets West Regions

The Nickel Plate Road will offer homeseekers excursion tickets to all points in the west northwest and southwest on February 4 and 18. Liberal return limits. Inquire at nearest Nickel Plate ticket agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.

Nickel Plate Road C. A

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Cory Vorn Hubbard Cregory & Son Aiken Kalamazog Connec Tion Roanoke Frank Preston Ashley South Whitley E. S. Conner Church of Christ Kendallville Pomona Cal Sears Gardner Eenry C. Dodge Schaff Elizabeth Shane Wells County Bluffton Elizabeth Heaton Locke Township Elkhart County Thomas Bailey Polk Township Amanda Richison Elmer Hover Henry Hover Pierceton Hap Miller Miller C. W. Sparks Sparks Piqua George W. Bennett Warsaw Mr. Bennett Ligonier A. O. Saunders George Heffner Albion Lake Shore Middlebury Southwestern Dr. Miles J. R. W. McBride Indiana Supreme Court Shinzaka Machi Akasaka Tokyo Japan Howard Miles S. Spaulding Day Street Des Moines Iowa Ophir Everett Wagner G. H. Wagner & Co Plow Msgrs Charles Dick Garfield Wm. M. Bell Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren In Christ Dayton DR. Miles Medical CO Aper Elkhart, Indiana Republican Committee Charles Haas Lard Presses C. C. Schlatter & Co Fort Wayne, Ind Glass Trust One Way
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