31 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
1
The Tiki incident becomes central as the Marion murder case proceeds in Wabash. A murder trial draws inquirers for mental state assessments while the gas hold up and sensational elements color the proceedings. Local officials emphasize legal process and courtroom details.
The Great Civil Court in Indiana opened a venue change for Eli Rinkard charged with murder. Thirty witnesses sworn as defense argues trial unfit due to mental condition. judge rules Rinkard to be examined before trial. Proceedings adjourned to Friday for further inquiry into mental state.
In Crawfurdsville Tad Tn two men faced charges for selling votes to influence an election. The trial proceeded with witnesses and testimonies. verdicts led to convictions and disfranchisement. Charles Benjamin Wells and Roy Michael were found guilty in a case involving payments and votes, with sentences and twelve year disfranchisement for each defendant.
The Marion paper expands to eight pages with a strong local focus and standard style. It plans to launch a campaign of 4 000 copies daily, backed by the Cincinnati Richmond and Western Railway, as part of a proposed appropriation of 5 000 to support the venture, officials say.
Marton mayor, in a historic move, ordered all saloons closed at once after a night of disturbances. Police report widespread disorder as gamblers’ houses and taverns stayed open, prompting the mayor to act to restore order in the town.
A new preacher, Rev. TL Gasty Pestora, starts work in a tide city factory town, placed on the payroll to deliver a 15 minute sermon monthly to plant workers. He delivered the first talk yesterday morning, titled Things to Think About, drawing attentive listening as sleeves and garb of the era are noted.
A mangled early handwritten fragment discusses daily work rhythms and religious services. It references beginning the day with a term or ritual and contrasts labor with devotional attendance. The text is garbled, retaining few clear names or places.
A skeleton unearthed by workers digging a cellar near the heart of the city is identified as Ilase Howell, step-brother to Phillips, who vanished eighteen years ago. Howell was seen entering his home once, and 2500 in his pockets vanished with him. the money and corpse show no signs of recovery.
Mrs Nation visited Topeka urging stricter enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law. She challenged Gov. Branley and urged prosecutors to act, accusing them of cowardice and perjury. The scene grew heated but no violence occurred as she pressed county officials and pledged no payment for her campaign.
An aged prospector recalls moving west two decades ago to seek guild wealth in Alaska. He describes seven lean years in California then joining a mining crowd, visiting his sister, and finally proving a Myrame firm Lae gold region in Alaska. The narrative preserves local tone and distant, rugged search for fortune.
A juvenile court case reports a young man identified as Orla Gous, connected with charges over administering pulvinous drugs to Miss May Hughes. He was placed under bonds of 700 dollars. The incident involves Miss Hughes and concerns damage claims.
A garbled notice describes a severely afflicted family in Balbager County where seven family members are affected by fever or illness. One member, Martha Raye, died, and the seventh child was sent away to avoid disease while the others remained at home.
Reported plans show a new infirmary will cost about 40000 to 45000 dollars with completion targets by March 1. Construction includes wiring and plumbing upgrades and requires secured contracts from local firms.
Readable fragments describe a person named Dachslar or similar, with references to a town, a day two, a disappearance, and a missing individual. The text is heavily garbled and names and places are unclear, leaving uncertainty about exact events or identities.
A partial, garbled notice describes a homestead invasion on a Saturday near Wort Flwood. It mentions Tes eph Zeal, an old veteran, who was injured with a severely mangled sight arm. The text is unclear about names, places, and outcomes.
Mrs Ingraham longtime Fort Wayne resident died Sunday in Cleveland Ohio. She married and left several children. The bereaved family is connected with local church groups and the Brotherhood of Lakona. Fort Wayne engineers and business figures mentioned include F T Stoneburner and M F Schmeitzer in varied local roles.
The company formed by Van B. Provine plans to move the Huntingon plant to Fort Wayne and enlarge operations, issuing stock subscriptions of up to 1000000 dollars. About sixty percent of the capital has been subscribed. the engine design features a water-cooled cylinder and aims to meet light power needs.
Mrs E L Vania of 58 West Bitty Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney discomfort. The ad claims rapid relief and urges readers to buy at Moyan & Cota and local druggists for 50 cents a box. Also promotes Dean's Ointment for itching and skin irritation with Foster-Miteum Co ads.
Secretary Hay's letter to Congress outlines the year 1900 commercial relations with foreign countries. He reports improved activity, rising American dominance in world markets, and requests congressional authorization to print editions of the Review of the World's Commerce and Commercial Relations for manufacturers and officials.
Ty a unanimous opinion handed down today: the supreme court mistated the constitution with the day backg inheritances. An order whe aleu aviated by the udurt today dh Answers.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a request to the Ingham County election court to show cause why a contempt proceeding involving a former governor should not proceed. The text mentions Bewitt and Tijippiien in unclear relation to the case and timing.
Reader notice from Rogers Locomotive Works about appointment of a receiver before the vice chancellor at Newary for the sale of Rogivs Locomotion Works. The principal owner Rogers filed the application. A receiver will be appointed and the works sold to the highest bidder, with details to follow in the near future.
A major early morning blaze in Des Moines destroyed Frankel Bros department store and caused extensive property losses estimated over half a million dollars. Several neighboring buildings suffered damage while utilities and streetcar lines were disrupted. Insurance fully covers the losses, with no reports of serious injuries.
The Ossinn Presbyterian congregation votes to build a handsome new church with cost estimates ranging from 8000 to 12000 dollars after purchasing a Main and Lefever corner site. The funding committee includes L. F. Wilson chair TH. Keefey A. J. Roe W. A. Kupright and A. Marlon. They will hire an architect and begin drawings immediately. Subscriptions have started since January for the project.
Attorney Owen Heaton purchased the residence at the northeast corner of Wayne and Van Buren streets from Mr. White for about $5,000. Heaton will relocate from Brown Avenue to his new home, with transaction noted under the agency of F. Gurdea.
Suit to enjoin the proposed Teffriea Rullia convast set for February 15 in the common pleas court was cited today. Applications for an injunction not made at the time. Ades Aolliater, in the common plea room No. 1, will be asked several days later to issue an insane order. In the shorter section the defendants Myra. William Wheeler of Thomas Street had been previously with Santrius, now prevalent.
In a dramatic session Judge Dixon sentenced Michael Dus Campbell McAlister and Death to thirty years hard labor for murder in the Paterson court. The courtroom overflowed as families watched the trio endure the severe punishment while witnesses urged mercy for Kasnyhall and others.
Maysville Ky January 20 wallian Giksus indicted yesterday for the murder of a child at Catletts burg and who was brought to Moyaville jail after resisting the sheriff, was taken back to Catletts burg today. It is not thought further efforts will be made to lynch him.
M Baltos was taken suddenly ill on the Win home near noon today and suffered a sinking spell caused by a disturbance. Dr E Mo Oxcar was summoned and reported the patient in improved condition. Altos Arney filed a libel in Tancey's court charging Scott Tilbury with provoke. The Wyttes live four miles east on the Maysville road in a long standing feud. Subscribe for the Sem tive.
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