Schmitz Claiming Fair Trial Denied in Five Year Sentence
The San Francisco extortion case ends with Judge Dunne sentencing Schmitz to five years at San Quentin. Schmitz protests, claiming railroaded process and prejudice, while the crowd cheers. He vows to appeal and run for mayor, citing injustice and demanding justice not mercy. A jury selection note touches Glass bribery charges, with Rev. Rowand offering counsel to jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmitz
Dunne
Dunrtie
San Francisco
San Quentin
Fleeing Pastor Seen in Fort Wayne on Sunday
The Rev Mr Deller, about 32, formerly of Otterbein College, left Altoona in trouble and visited the Y M C A rooms in Fort Wayne. He was evasive about his name and destination, while showing signs of intense mental strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rowand
Fort Wayne
Altoona
Indiana
J. I. L. Bressler
Sonte
Vclty Pauletiy
Deller
Otterbein College
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Deller
Byrne
Walther League Nominates Leaders At Busy Meeting
The Walther League held a crowded election session nominating F A Klein for president with L Schumacher and others vying for key posts including recording and corresponding secretaries. The afternoon debated language policy deciding German remains official while English reports are welcome, as delegates from major cities attend the fifteenth annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schumacher
Milwaukee
John Renn
Huntington
William Hackler
Buffalo
Paul Burau
Detroit
Emil P., Haas
R. E B. Braunlich
W. F. Keske
Cleveland
Board of
E. Fiene
Synodical Conference
Juvenile League
Waltier League
Princess Rink
Thumler
Mr. Borough
Martha Griebel
Dora Boerger
Walther League
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Barr Street
St. Paul’s School
United States
F. A. Klein
Rudolph Braunlich
Prof
Renn
Klein
Indiana
Michigan
Horstmeyer
Martha Horstmeyer
Fort Wayne
National Walther League
L. ‘Schumaker
F. Burau
Language debate sways Inter League convention reports
The Inter League delegates discussed language use at meetings with German long the customary language. While acceptance of most reports was voted, a clash over English versus German persisted, as officers' finishing reports were read and the issue remained unresolved at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
More Depositions In The Haywood Trial
Continued from Page One, a San Francisco attorney Joseph Vincent De La Veaga testified he smelled gas in the house vestibule six or seven days before the blast. The apartment above Bradley’s was notably louder than most gas explosions the witness had heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vincent de la Veaga
San Francisco
Bradleys
Pittsburg in Lead with Tragedies of Fourth
Pittsburg Pa July 5 Up to 10 oclock today 15 violent deaths were reported to the coroner s office and about sixty injuries noted from Independence Day celebrations this year The list includes two alleged murders one death by own action and numerous accidental deaths Many injured are expected to die and the tally may rise further
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Just a Little Torpedo Wipes Out Moscow’s Stores
A Fourth of July torpedo strike at Moscow near New Richmond ignited a 200 gallon gasoline tank and saturated ground floor, burning the Bruler general store and warehouse and the Gates drug store within an hour. The blaze destroyed the village’s only business enterprises, with losses estimated at about $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Moscow
New Richmond
D. C. Bruler and Sons
Powder Explosion Injures Seven Children Near Bridgeville
An explosion of powder scattered by children in Gladden near Bridgeville Pennsylvania injured six boys and one girl aged three to fifteen. The powder was given by an intoxicated miner and lit with a match, causing serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Gladden
Bridgeville
Noise killed a child in Fourth of July blast accident
In St Joseph Missouri Theresa Goodman seven died last night from convulsions caused by Fourth of July explosions. She was weak from diphtheria and the discharge of blank cartridges from a shotgun beneath her window triggered the convulsions which proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Theresa Goodman
Indiana Employers' Liability Case Carried Up
The cases of George W Lightheimer and Thomas Collins against the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway were filed in the U S Supreme Court seeking to challenge the Indiana employers' liability act. Lightheimer and Collins, railroad employees, were injured in on‑road accidents and sought damages under state negligence law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Lightheimer
Thomas Collins
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
Indiana
Supreme Court of the
United States
Winoka Assembly Enters Upok Second Week
Special to The Sentinel from Winona Lake Indiana notes the thirteenth annual Winona assembly entering its second week. Dr J G K McClure spoke on The Blessed Art of Making the Most of Things on Peace Day while Indiana Photographers Association held its thirteenth annual meeting with notable exhibitors and class instruction. A large concert by Winona conservatory and Bible hour led by Dr Palmer drew big crowds. Roberts Park Choral Society from Indianapolis performed. Pronunciation match with three prizes slated for Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Winona Lake
Ind
J. G. K. McClure
McCormick Theological Seminary
National Peace Committee
National Teachers’ Association
California
McClure
Indiana Photographers’ Association
Lagrange
F. D. Sullivan
Kendallville
Ada Bunker
Butler
Columbia City
A. F. Rice
Mr. Crill
North Manchester
State
W. 8. Lively
Mingo, Tenn
Southern School of Photography
W. E. Wilmer
Muncie
G. Hammer Croughton
Winona
H. W. Owens
Brahm van den Berg
Lewis Randolph Blackman
Metta M. Libis
Kate Murray
Fred Calvert
Wth
Misses Lova
Ethel Dickey
Conservatory of Music
Palmer
Wilber Chapman
Chas Alen
Roberts Park Choral Society
Indianapolis
Edward Taylor
Taylor
Margaret Johnson
Annie Evans
Orrison Hayes
Jessie Jay
Striking Moulders Benefit Concert at Swinney Park
Arrangements are complete for a 7:45 p.m. benefit concert at Swinney park to aid striking moulders at Bass works. A volunteer band from the Musicians union and various local ensembles will perform under multiple conductors led by H. P. Scherer. Musicians should bring music stands and wear uniform caps. volunteers welcome with pieces or solos to join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinney Park
Bass’ Works
Weather Department
Musicians’ Union
Packard, Citizens
Fort Wayne
H. P. Scherer
Verwiere
Barner
Reinz
Scherer
Reineke
Shores
Shober
Austin
Calkin
Townsend
Thompson
Sousa
Lazarre
Gustin Potpouri
Bemick
Lampe
Bey
Alice
Bedfield
Prince of Pilsen
Volunteee
Ae Nellie
von Tilzer
Pete Pete Eere
Port Arthur
Morse
Arrah Wanna
Cessere
Lampie
Fairbanks Rescues Girl From Death at Yellowstone Lake
Vice President Fairbanks risked his life at Yellowstone Park on Sunday when he leaped into icy water to save Lena Waters from drowning. He and a bystander pulled the unconscious waitress to shore and aided her revival until she recovered. He then continued his stay to Seattle for a Christian Endeavor address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Fairbanks
J. I. Gibbs
Lena Waters
Gibbs
Seattle
Christian Endeavor Convention
Driven mad by overwork in Peru jail
Wilber Barnhart of North Grove is described as a raving maniac in the Peru county jail after overworking himself into insanity. He attempted suicide three times by cutting his throat with a knife, stating he had more work than he could do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Little Girl Run Down Near Wayne and Barr
A young girl, Emma Connett, was struck by a horse drawn buggy at the Wayne and Barr corner Tuesday morning. She suffered badly skinned knees and mud staining, and was taken into Loesch drug store. the driver escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne and Barr
Emma Connett
Edward Connett
Loesch
Citizens League Targets Saloon Men After Screens Upset Law
Fort Wayne saloonkeepers largely closed yesterday under Citizens League pressure while about twenty-five failed to remove interior screens. Prosecutor Dan B. Ninde prepared affidavits to charge those who opened, while downtown patrons turned to fountains and hydrants. The effort aims to enforce Sunday closing laws amid firings of legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Dan B. Ninde
Down Town
Court House
WIRE QUESTION BEGETS HOT ARGUMENT IN COMMITTEE
A heated city hall discussion over Spy Run wire issues ended with a week’s adjournment. Col. J Levering Jones proposed paying the cost of pavement and pole removal if property owners cover the rest for a ten foot widening of the avenue. The meeting grew acrimonious as officials debated road rights, compensation, and burying wires, with promises of compromise and further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall Council
Col. J. Levering Jones
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Elizabeth Street
Kinder
Bayer
Henry and
Rodenbeck
Henry C. Paul
Col. Jones Werts
Col. Jones
J. M. Stouder
F. B. Shoaff
Spy Run Avenue
Paul
Ben R. Barra
Diptheria Case Reported in Monroeville by H B Steinman
H B Steinman of Monroeville reports a case of diphtheria in that town. The brief notice identifies the incident and cites the local physician’s involvement, reflecting public health communications of the era.
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Monroeville
Indiana saloons in June: over a hundred closed in Fort Wayne area
Rev. A. G. Humphrey reports that more than 100 Indiana saloons were closed in June via remonstrance. He notes 314 townships still have saloons and 243 townships plus 39 city wards have gone dry in two years, with business leaders backing the temperance drive and only Indianapolis Fort Wayne South Bend remaining wide open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Anti-Saloon League
A. G. Humphrey
Indianapolis
South Bend
Mr. Humphrey
Fort Wagen
N. C. Shirey
Fort Wayne
Humphrey
Indianapoli
Premium list of the Great Fort Wayne Fair issued
Dr. W F Meyers secretary of the Fort Wayne Fair association has begun distribution of a premium list the most extensive issued. The booklet features better cover photos by Miner larger racing purses than 1906 and a broader range of premiums. Derby Day offers 700 in purses as the fair runs September 18 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Meyers
Fort Wayne Fair Association
Miner
Presert Association
Dr. Myers
Country Parties at Km erck Home South of City
A Sunday social on July 7 featured singing by Miss Carrié Behl and Miss Angeline Baites. Guests included Mrs. F. Hass, Mrs. M. Herckemere, Mrs. Gable, Mrs. Rock, and Fort Wayne residents Miss Genevieve McCann Miss Madeline Gable Miss Lecretta McCann. Relatives of Mrs. William Hazelett gathered in New Haven for her birthday with outdoor dinner and refreshments. attendees included Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald Pearl Smith Ray Dumb Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hazelett Milan township Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller St. Joe township and New Haven residents Mrs. John Hazelett Mrs. George Hazelett Mrs. Frank Repp and children Mrs. John Loraine and children Albert Bowers and son and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kmerck
Carrié Behl
Angeline Baites
F. Hass
M. Herckemere
Gable
Rock
Genevieve McCann
Madeline Gable
Lecretta McCann
Fort Wayne
William Hazelett
Hazelett
New Haven
Frank Fitzgerald
Pearl Smith
Ray Dumb
Harlan
Charles Hazelett
Milan Township
Joseph Miller
St. Joe Township
John Hazelett
George Hazelett
Frank Repp
John Loraine
Albert Bowers
Bilderback, Smith
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Glass
Lawler
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
E O'S
Wong
Haywood
Federal
Supreme
Winoka' Assembly
Upok
Dreier & Bro
Citizens’ “League
Ninde
Jone
Fort Wayne Fair
New York
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