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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

4

Prison inmate Preston undecided on 10 candidacy

Carson Nev July 7 M R Preston a twenty five year murder prisoner at Nevada state prison voiced no surprise at his Socialist Labor party nomination for US president He said he may withdraw if Judge Hilton desires and will keep his name at the top unless instructed otherwise while awaiting formal notice from the New York convention and his counsel limits his statements.

Socialist Party O. N. Hilton United States Hilton New York

Parisot Held on Felony Failure to Support Family

Edward Parisot appeared in circuit court on a charge of failing to provide for his wife and six children, a felony with penitentiary term attachment. Bond set at $100. Humane Officer Schlaudroff testified Parisot will not work while the wife struggles to feed the children and faces eviction. Some children to be placed in charitable institutions or by relatives. The humane officer vows to prosecute.

Skelton Edward Parisot Circuit Court Schlaudroff Parisot Louis Pettiford Pettiford Arthur Keadle

Visitors and relatives mingle in Ossian area news

Sentinel Correspondence from Poe Indiana notes H J Fenner and children from Union City Michigan visiting Fort Wayne Poe Ossian and Penn. James E Morton and children stay with C E Morton. John Banker of Battle Creek visits relatives near Ossian. Rain improves corn prospects. Rev C A Forakes preaches at Christian church. White Pigeon residents Maybee visit Ossian family Brown. Lipes and Eggeman families from Fort Wayne visit Ossian in laws. Ellen Caston cared for by Melching ambulance to hospital for operation.

Poe Ind H. J. Fenner Union City Mich Fort, Wayne Ossian Penn James E. Morton C. E. Morton John Banker Battle Creek Fort Wayne C. A. Forakes Christian Church Maybee White Pigeon H. B. Brown Robert Lipes Della Eggeman

School Board Awards Plumbing and HVAC Contracts

The board of school trustees on Monday awarded John and Meyer the plumbing contract for the new Bloomingdale school at 5218 dollars. The heating and ventilating system for Hoag school went to CE Heating and Ventilating Co of Toledo for 4013.50 dollars with power to proceed.

Snook to Build Scottish Rite Cathedral at Fort Wayne

Tom Snook won the contract to erect the Scottish Rite cathedral at Washington and Clin ton streets with a bid of 67281 dollars. Iron work goes to Fort Wayne Iron and Foundry for 10318 and stone to William Geake for 30409. Masonry goes to E A Ehle for 20000. Cornerstone to be laid late August with occupancy by September 1, 1909.

Tom Snook Washington and Clinton Streets Snook Fort Wayne Iron and Foundry Company William Geake E. A. Ehle

Great Fleet Sets Sail On World Voyage

A long odyssey unfolds as the Atlantic fleet, led by Rear Admiral Sperry, sails from Hampton Roads to circumnavigate the globe. The formation includes the Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and accompanying auxiliaries, with arrivals planned for Manila, Yokohama, and Honolulu and stops through Auckland, Sidney, Amoy, and more.

Sperry Connecticut Kansas Minnesota Vermont Richard Wainright Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island William H. Emory Louisiana Virginia Ohio Missouri Seaton Schroeder Wisconsin Illinois Kearsarge Kentucky Maine Alabama Hampton Roads Honolulu New Zealand Panther Glacier Culgoa Ajax Relief Manila Atlantic San Francisco Bay Roosevelt United States Puget Auckland South America Sidney Australia Government of Sotony Amoy China Aden Suez Hmpton Roads Samoa Philippines Pacific San Diego Admiral Dayton Swinburne Atlantic Fleet Charles S. Sperry Fist Squadron Hugo Osterhaus Charles B. Vreeland John Hubbard William C. Potter Redir Richard Wainwright Qualtrough Reginald F. Nicholson W. H. H. Southerland Joseph B. Murdock Kossuth Niles Alexander Sharp Charles W. Bartlett Greenlief A. Merriam Henry Morrell John M. Bowyer Hamilton Hutchins Walter C. Cowles Kearsargeleet Auxiliaries Valentine 5S Nelson William S. Hogg John B. Patton Joseph Hutchins Yankton Charles B. McVay Charles F. Stokes

Bryan's hand now on pulse of the convention

The article notes Mr Bryan is influential at the Denver convention with his ally at Fairview, as no major visitors were expected and Bryan planned a busy four days. Theodore A Bell, previously stranded by flooding, remained safe on Colorado soil and would open the convention as temporary chairman.

Fairview Mr. Bryan Bryan Theodore A. Bell Colorado Denver

Taft Banner Spreads Across Lincoln Street Corner

Lincoln Neb July 7 the republican state central committee displayed a Taft banner at the Twelfth and O streets intersection to resist the Bryan campaign announcing plans for a Bryan republican club amid protests from local business interests. The banner features Nebraska for Taft and a large portrait of the Republican candidate with the words By the republican state central committee.

Lincoln Neb Republican State Central Committee Bryan Taft Twelfth O Streets Paul Clark Bryan Republican Club Nebraska

Lafayette Woman in Court Over $5,000 Larceny Case

In New York Mrs. Washburn and a Lafayette man face larceny and statutory charges. Bail set at 500 and 5,000 dollars respectively. Washburn, claiming concern for the accused, pleads for him while giving a confused name. She reveals tuition payments to Llamas and their separate spouses as they live in the upper west side. The prisoner fears his wife may shoot him.

Lafayette Purdue University Upper West Side Llamas

Madam Anna Gould and Helie Sealed in Civil Ceremony

From Page One a civil ceremony was held at the registrar office with Prince Helie and Madame Gould present only by witnesses and officials. Helie produced a notice of two weeks residence in the district and the registrar granted the license. The couple signed the register declaring their identities.

Gould Prince Prince Helle Baron de Fontenilliat C. Bouchauvin Prince Helie Mme. Gould Registry Office Madame Gould Paris

Democratic National Convention Opens With Enthusiastic Start

National Chairman Taggart arrives at 11 45 with Temporary Chairman Bell as delegates and spectators fill the hall. At 12 o'clock Chairman Taggart calls the convention to order with a loud gavel blast and a round of cheers. The opening speech outlines the duties of the Democratic National Committee and sets the tone for proceedings.

Democratic ‘Party Grover Cleveland Thomas Jefferson United States Princeton N. J Senate House of Representatives Washington Grover Cleveland Dunn Parker Nebraska New York Pennsylvania Ollie James Haskell John E. Garman Guffey Mr. Garman Col. J. M. Guffey Committee On Bell Garman James Patonaga Col. Guffey Taggart Thomas Taggart National Committee Democratic National Committee Sannes Teffaia Y

Interurban cars suffer line trouble between Fort Wayne and Decatur

Cars on the Fort Wayne to Decatur interurban faced significant line trouble Tuesday morning. Service ran late as cars were unable to meet the schedule, though each managed to complete trips despite delays.

Fort Wayne Decatur

Risk: Concern Closed in City Matters

May through July 7 records show Jo Jolffy C Pollock involved in a federal proceeding. Officials note the case details and jurisdiction remain in process with no immediate actions announced.

Gfses Jo Jolffy C. Pollock

Tragedy in Vincennes Woman Kills Girl Over Alleged Wrong

In Vincennes Indiana Misa Mayme Baker 20 is dead and Charles Ingle 40 is mortally wounded after a dramatic confrontation at Miss Baker residence. Mrs Ollie Youngblood Ellis a cousin admits firing the shots while claiming she sought to drive away Ingle who threatened the women. Ingle says he acted to warn and was not the killer. The case involves Lovejoy husband of the sister and a dispute over alleged wrongdoing. Six shots wrecked the home with Ingle wounded and Baker shot through the neck and heart. Mrs Ellis hysterical described the moment of assault and the gunfire. The incident ends with the dying man in jail and a wider police investigation launched into the Lovejoy family.

Vincennes Ind Misa Mayme Baker Charles Ingle Ollie Youngblood Ellis Ingle Miss Baker Richard Lovejoy Lovejoy Sam Mayme Brother France Ellis Mrs. Ellis Evansville

Merchants Push Report of Family Removals Ordinance

The Retail Merchants association discussed a possible ordinance requiring draymen to report to the police superintendent data on family removals within the city or to another city. A draft measure was authorized for submission to the association for endorsement.

Retail Merchants’ Association Superintendent of Police Irs Association

New Shoe Firm Formed In Fort Wayne

New Shoe Concern, The Petot Stentz Shoe Company, of Fort Wayne, incorporated with capital stock of $10,000. Directors are A E Petot of Cleveland O S S Stentz and A A Stentz of Fort Wayne, owners of the Walk Over shoe establishment on Calhoun Street.

Petot-Stentz Shoe Company Fort Wayne A. E. Petot Cleveland O. S. S. Stentz A. A. Stentz Calhoun Street

Little Against Geis

Philadelphia July 7 Frederick Gies Jr arrested Sunday on suspicion of knowing about the alleged poisoning of ale appears to be before a magistrate. The case concerns alleged involvement in tampering with drinks. The report notes proceedings and ongoing investigation.

Philadelphia Frederick Gies, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Preston Judge Pork News Port Hampton Roads Japan Yokohama Denver Convention League Paggart John J. Keane Wyoming Urey Woodson Blanchard Ellyson Oslie James Col James M. Guffey Alton B. Parker Oklahoma Mr. Taggart Chairman Bell Beil John E Lamb Indiana I. J. Dunn Omaha Friends Charles Bryan Mr. Dunn Democratic Party Francis W. B. Haldeman Lafayette Lady Anna Gould Helie Decatur Road Vin Cennes NEW Shoe Concern Geis
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