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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1906

Page

9

Lawyers Sentenced in Toledo Ice Case Contempt

Judge Kinrade of the common pleas court sentenced Attorneys Thomas H. Tracy Clarence Brown to ten days in the county jail and Alexander Smith to a $250 fine for contempt of court for filing a motion charging the judge with misconduct in the ice men trial. The sentence was suspended until Thursday to allow appeals to the circuit court. The three attorneys are the Toledo bar's most prominent figures.

Alexander Smith Kinkade Toledo

Ice manufacturers held on conspiracy charges in Philadelphia

Thirteen ice makers served warrants on charges of conspiring to fix ice prices waived hearings and were bound over by a magistrate at 1500 bonds to appear in court.

Philadelphia

Company seeks long switch franchise across Broadway to city limits

A Pennsylvania company asked the board of public works for a franchise to cross Broadway and all streets west to the city limits to connect a new switch with the Fort Wayne Electric works line. Eighteen feet of ground were bought for the right of way through R. L. Remy, and track staying will begin after the grant. The board also ordered bids advertised for paving Lake avenue and the Lakeside bridge approach. Remonstrance signatures stood at eighteen, four having been withdrawn.

Pennsylvania Company Board of Public Works Broadway Fort Wayne Electric Works R. L. Remy Lake Avenue Lakeside Bridge

State Epworth League elects officers in Logansport

The twelfth biennial Indiana State Epworth League convention closed in Logansport Indiana. Officers elected included President Rev Chesteen W Smith of Peru first vice president Rev J M Canse of Fort Wayne second vice president Miss Bessie Hudson Evansville third vice president Miss Emma Guild Medaryville fourth vice president Miss Maude Cosler Kokomo secretary W B Shaffer South Bend treasurer Marion Thomas Indianapolis junior superintendent Miss Angie Godman Indianapolis.

Logansport Ind Indiana State Epworth League Hias Winona Lake Chesteen W. Smith Peru W. B. Shaffer South Bend Marion Thomas Indianapolis Angie Godman

Buggy Struck by Automobile Injures Woman

A buggy carrying J. McClaren and his daughter Miss Mary McClaren was hit by an automobile near the Catholic cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The buggy overturned and was badly damaged. Miss Mary McClaren was injured but not seriously.

J. McClaren Miss Mary McClaren Miss McClaren

Miner Fatally Hurt In Hartwell Railroad Accident

Petersburg Indiana July 2 John James a coal miner was struck and fatally injured last night near Hartwell by a train on the Southern railroad.

Petersburg Ind John James Hartwell Southern Railroad

Miner Dies From Falling Slate at Indiana Mine

Linton Indiana July 2 Charles Bledsoe was killed when slate fell at the P and I mine today. The accident occurred during work at the shaft with Bledsoe's death reported at once. Authorities investigated the fatal incident.

Linton Ind Charles Bledsoe P. and I

Fire destroys Cleveland cigar shop. six firefighters injured

A fireworks explosion at J. Kraus & Sons wholesale cigar and confectionery on West Ninth Street, Cleveland left six firefighters hurt. Lieutenant Patrick Agility and firefighters John O'Brien and John Cassidy were most seriously injured, rendered unconscious as the blaze gutted the building. The fire was fought by others who arrived to rescue the injured. The overall loss was reported as small.

Cleveland Ohio J. Kraus & Sons West Ninth Street Patrick aGility John O'Brien John Cassidy Igath Tha Peoun

Destruction at United States Gypsum Plant Near Toledo

Fire at the United States Gypsum company plant near Toledo destroys the mill and equipment. Reports say the blaze began in the evening and rapidly spread through the structure. Firefighters from nearby districts battled the flames to prevent spread to adjacent facilities. No fatalities are confirmed, and investigators search for the cause.

Unknown cause of child's death halts charges in coroner case

Coroner J. H. Stults and Sheriff Grice exhumed an infant at Hattie Reamer’s request and, after confession from Reamer and Fred Smitley, returned a verdict of unknown cause. Reamer jailed on neglect charges while Smitley remains in custody as a witness. The coroner may report to health authorities if the burial lacked a permit.

Hattie Reamer J. H. Stults Grice Fred Smitley Smitley W. W. Barnett J. W. McCausland Rocaimer James Vandolah Wallen

Smokestack Nearing Completion At Spy Run Avenue

The 180 foot smokestack for the new power house on Spy Run avenue is nearly finished this week. It tops the tallest structure in the area and offers a sweeping view from its summit. Workers have faced danger but no injuries have occurred since foundation work began. The internal scaffold rises with the stack as construction continues. The last brick will bring applause from the crew and company to mark completion.

Spy Run

Coroner Returns Verdict on Dierstein Death

Coroner J E Stults returned a verdict in the death of Frederick Dierstein found in a bath tub at his mother's 430 Baker Street residence Saturday. He ruled the death accidental saying Dierstein fell into the tub and struck his head on the faucet while trying to rise. The report also notes the death of Charles Feaser.

J. E. Stults Frederick Dierstein Baker Street Charles ‘Feaser

Disaster's cause remains unknown in Salisbury wreck

A Plymouth to Salisbury express train wreck in Old Cathedral Town killed 28 and left investigators without a cause. Officials, engineers, and coroners cannot explain the derailment as inquest setup begins. Several victims are dangerously injured and families await word. Bodies are prepared for return to America.

Old Cathedral Town

Salisbury Train Crash Kills Many Aboard New York Liner

Salisbury England July 2 A Plymouth to London night express collided with a milk train near Salisbury killing twenty four of the eighty six passengers who had boarded in Plymouth from the American liner New York. Four trainmen also died in the disaster with dozens injured.

Salisbury England Columbus America Plymouth New York London Southampton Atlantic Devonshire Landing Robins Fisherton Street

American grief noted for Salisbury accident aid

The Salisbury mayor received a reply from Whitelaw Reid, expressing gratitude on behalf of the U S government and people for sympathy and aid shown after the terrible accident to the American boat train. The message accompanies the mayor's sympathy note to the American ambassador.

Salisbury Whitelaw Reid

Victims of the wreck listed by name and city

A long list details dead and injured from a wreck with names of victims from Toronto Chicago New York Allentown Dayton Brooklyn and Lexington among others. Entries include Barwick Cassier Cossitt Elphicke Harding Hitchcock Howieson King Koch McDonald McMeekin Pipon Sentell and Smith with survivors and family ties noted.

Barwick Walter Toronto Ont Aylesworth Cossitt Frederick Henry New York Cassitt New York City Antonia Dugro P. Henry Dugro Princeton University Elphicke C. W Chicago John West Seventy Second Street Jack” McDonald England Richard Croker McDonald Daugher Secompanias M'Meekin Charles F Lexington M¢Meekin Bluegrass Kentucky Fif Ap- McMeekin Pipon C. A Sentell Charles E Decatur Street Brooklyn E. W. Sentell Blanche M Charles E. Sentell Gertrude M E. W Smith Walter W Dayton Ohio Eleanor Gerard Geol Hed Hitchcock Koch Allentown Anna Rase Miss. M W. Bellati H. Brookman Plphicke Walter Gerison Hobart George O8ly

Thaw White murder case moves to shape with DA

New York reports renewed effort by Jerome's office to prepare the Thaw White information for submission. Thaw rests well in Tombs. wife notes his cheerfulness. White family and detective Bergoff visit DA as witness Bedford dies post appendectomy. No speedy trial expected. calendar constraints cited.

New York Jerome Thaw District Attorneys Office District Attorney’s Office White P. L. Bergoff Stanford White Bergoff Mr. White William Bedford Harry Kendall Thaw Presbyterian Hospital Bedford General Sessions Court Eivarts

Lodge A Witness In Larceny Case

Boston July 2 United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was summoned to the Suffolk county grand jury in an inquiry into campaign contributions. He met the district attorney today and said the questions were important. several Republican leaders were to appear tomorrow. The jury was sworn in and will serve for the rest of the year.

Boston United States Henry Cabot Lodge Suffolk County John B. Moran Court House Robert G. Proctor John C. Bestgen Quincy Proctor Senator Lodge State Committee Bishop Lodge

Violence at Bradley Mine Riot Ends in Death

In Dillonvale Ohio on July 2 a miners riot at Bradley erupted after Plum Run guards fired into the crowd. One man died Frank Otstreski seven others were seriously wounded and two fatally injured as strikers and guards exchanged fire for hours. Local farmers report guard depredations and the mining fight grows as workers resist the stand out settlement backed by ex President Winder.

Dillonvale Ohio Bradley Plum Run Coal Company James Bertram James Fiske William Williams Michael Smith Frank Otstreski Vorhees Winder

Consul McGoogan Arrives at Home in Fort Wayne

Dr George B McGoogan United States consul to LaPaz Mexico returned from Washington where he took the oath and qualified for the post He will depart Fort Wayne July 31 with Mrs McGoogan for Mexico to assume duties in LaPaz Sharp succeeds him as deputy collector of internal revenue and was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Logan McGoogan will remain briefly to train Sharp in office procedures.

Fort Wayne Mexico George B. McGoogan United States LaPaz Washington Consular Service National Capital Louis P. Sharp Internal Revenue Dr. McGoogan Logan McGoogan Sharp

Veteran editor laid to rest after service by Caledonian Society

Funeral services for James Mitchel, longtime newspaper man, were held Monday at 2 p m in Peltier undertaking rooms under Caledonian Society auspices. Rev D W Moffat officiated as mourners, including members of the society and local journalists. Burial in a simple black case followed, with a small sheaf and bouquet on the casket.

The Caledonian Society James Mitchel Hope Hospital Peltier Undertaking Rooms D. W. Moffat Mitchel

Fairbanks Family Home Arrives in Indianapolis

The vice president and Mrs Charles W Fairbanks arrived in Indianapolis at noon today and were later taken as passengers by streetcar to a station.

Indianapolis Charles W.fairbanks

Secretary Wilson Foregoes Vacation for Meat Inspection

Washington July 2 Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture has decided not to take his annual vacation to complete the organization needed to implement the new meat inspection law. He will devote almost all his time to this work for the next two months, while the new pure food law will receive attention mainly through Dr H W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry.

H. W. Wiley Bureau of Chemiletry

Panama Canal Bonds On Sale At Par Value

Secretary Shaw offered to the public thirty million dollars in Panama canal bonds dated August 1, 1906. They bear 2 percent interest, payable quarterly, redeemable after ten years, and payable thirty years from issue. Bonds are tax free, available to national banks, and bids must be submitted by July 20, 1906.

Washington Shaw Congress United States Department

New Canal Commission Named by President Roosevelt

Roosevelt appoints a new Isthmian canal commission after Senate failed to confirm the prior body. Members include Theodore P. Shonts as chairman John F. Stevens Governor Charles E Magoon Brigadier General Peter C Haines Mordecai Endicott and Benjamin M Harrod. Stevens becomes chief engineer and receives no extra pay. Joseph Bucklin Bishop remains secretary to the commission but not a member.

Washington Senate Isthmian Canal Commission Roosevelt Theodore P. Shonts John F. Stevens Charles E. Magoon Peter C. Haines Mordecai Endicott Benjamin M. Harrod Mr. Stevens Oswald H. Ernst International Waterways Commission Joseph Bucklin Bishop Stevens

Indiana Educators Meet for 51st Semiannual Session

Indianapolis July 2 The Indiana County Superintendents' association opens its fifty first semiannual meeting at the state house with expected full attendance. The afternoon program features talks by Delaware county’s C A Vanmatre and Monroe county’s H O Buzzaird on organization and management and other topics.

Indianapolis Indiana County Superintendents’ Association State House Charles A. Vanmatre Delaware County H. O. Buzzaird Monroe County W. O. Baker Morgan County

Emanuel Lutheran Church Rededicated After Renovation

Emanuel Lutheran Church was rededicated Sunday before a full auditorium after extensive redecorating and furnishing. Prof. Hormel directed the choir in both services, Rev. G. Spee of Jackson Michigan preached in the morning, and Prof. Louis Dorn of Concordia College gave an evening address.

Emanuel Lutheran Church Hormel G. Spee Jackson Mich Louis Dorn Concordia College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Icemen Toledo, O Kin Kade Common Pleas Court Ice Men Torneys Thomas H. Tracy Clarence Brown Philadelphia Ice Trust Company Long Switch Pennsylvania STATE J. M. Canse Miner Blaze Eo United States Gypsum Company Hare J. G. Peltier Vandolah Humane Schlaudroff Waljen Hannah V. Smitley Michigan William Smitley New Power House Dierstein Feaser American Line Coroner Board of Trade Robert S. Critchell L. 8. Griswold Heath Epsom Margaret Rask Norfolk Street Park Lane BE. W. Sentell N. Y Frank W. Koch May Hitchcock Swalm Mr. Sentell Consul M’googan Dr. Moffat Fairbanks Family Secretary of Treasury Wilson Department of Agricul Ture Panama Canal NEW Canal Commission Educators
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