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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
14
An early morning dynamite blast at the Commercial hotel in Lincoln Illinois damaged a wall and windows but injures were avoided as guests fled in night attire. Police follow a trail and suspect a man under surveillance, with no arrest yet.
Veteran aeronaut James K. Allen survived a thunderstorm and a night afloat, losing ballast to rise above 100 feet over the sea. He was rescued near Block Island by the Frances V. Silva crew and reached Boston aboard the tug Clara E. Ula.
Louis Bodey went to police headquarters with a $45 check drawn on First National and signed by Henry Kammeyer. The bank flagged the name as forged after W H Powell, a known painter, gave him the check on June 28 and Bodey later reported the incident offering a $25 reward for Powell's arrest.
Dr William T Ferguson veteran Indiana physician fifty years practice and thirty years resident of Fort Wayne had his right leg amputated below the knee at St Josephs hospital Friday by Dr Maurice Rosenthal assisted by Dr W P Whery due to gangrenous infection from a growth near the ankle. Doctors report he will recover.
A half grown Maltese kitten with a stamped tag addressed to John Robert was pulled from a city mail box during a Saturday route. Postmaster Hanna calls the act cruel and a clear postal law violation and will refer the matter to Postmaster Inspector Burr for action. The carrier and bystanders observed the frightened but docile animal as authorities probe how long the cat was in transit.
Fort Wayne friends announce an informal stag dinner at the Elektron Building next Thursday at 8 p.m. honoring Hon. N. W. Gilbert about to depart for the Philippines as judge of the court of first instance and Dr. George B. McGoogan newly appointed United States consul to La Paz Mexico. The non political testimonial event seats at least one hundred guests.
Berlin reports that efforts by both official and private groups have improved German British relations. Emperor William works unofficially to show resolve for peace and goodwill. A British editor visit to Germany is planned and King Edward may attend a August 12 christening.
In a comic tale, Bowser attends attic voice lessons from Professor Zangwilly for public speaking. His booming practice draws a street audience and a polite police intervention before resolving with Bowser vowing to consult lawyers and retreat to the library.
An unidentified group celebrating the Fourth of July threw confetti at Mrs. Charles Lines wife of the city marshal in Wabash. The incident disrupted her and she required aid after the playful assault.
A Tatler snippet depicts a domestic scene with a lady and her servant. The dialogue hints at social distance and routine, noting that the young man may not see the lady weekly, with the servant remarking they sometimes do not see her for months.
A quip from Lippincott's Magazine notes a father declining to bring his son into business after graduation. He says he will wait until the son has forgotten all he has been taught, implying a delay in mentorship or partnership.
Dr C E Barnett from Walloon Lake Michigan arrived in the city on Saturday after a week or more ABO arrangement, with details yet unclear.
A gospel study on Luke ten 25 37 contrasts the self righteous lawyer with the Good Samaritan parable. Jesus shows that life comes from faith not works, then urges neighbors to act in mercy and share salvation, pointing to Christ as ultimate healer and redeemer.
Denis O Leary of Peru died after consuming a lunch contained in a closed tin dinner bucket left for three days. The incident prompted an inquest into food safety and storage practices.
A collection of kitchen instructions including Strawberry Cake Batter steps, Pineapple Shortcake technique, a fish prep for campers, Yorkshire Asparagus Pudding, sugar mold, Tulip Salad, Novelty Fish Balls, Stewed Lamb with Peas, and Strawberry Nut Suridale with measurements and serving notes. The text combines multiple dessert and savory preparations with practical tips.
An elderly Army veteran Captain Nathan Patty aged 94 dies at his home near Winamac. John Schnitzer found dead in Altona after retirement. A new Wolf Lake newspaper expands local press. Prominent residents face injuries and relocations including Rev. F M Kemper moving to Warsaw. Memorial bequest from John C Howe to Carrie Ludwig surfaces amid local brief items. Bluffton prank leads to public uproar over a joke involving a mail carrier.
Edith Wright claimed to be seventeen when arraigned after being picked up near a bagnio on the flats. Matron Mrs Grice testified she and her mother said she was not quite fifteen. Inmate illness and a jail sentence were noted. Alfred Clarkson sought a ten day spree, and Joseph Eminger from Lima faced charges after a drinking period following arrival.
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