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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
17
In St Petersburg crowds waving red flags and singing revolutionary songs clashed with police and Cossacks after demonstrations. A 2000-strong crowd near the Moscow railroad station faced a police pursuit, sabre wounds, and a blank volley fired by Cossacks. Lieutenant Tom was arrested.
Emperor Nicholas and Empress inspected the marine hospital and barracks aboard the Polar Star at Oranienbaum Russia on July 9. It was their first outing beyond Peterhof since opening parliament in St. Petersburg on May 10. Oranienbaum lies opposite Kronstadt on the Gulf of Finland, 19 miles west of St. Petersburg.
In Tiflis on July 9 a military tribunal addressed a wave of unrest by mutineers who refused to fire on the crowd last March. Twenty seven mutineers were dealt with. thirteen received imprisonment from six weeks to a year, while the rest were acquitted.
In New York on July 9 the International Policyholders’ association announced a permanent organization to oust current leadership of New York Life and Mutual Life. Richard Olney chairs, with Gov J Frank Hanly as vice chair, and an eight member executive committee including Alton B Parker and Gov Samuel Pennypacker. Finance and legal staff listed. The group met in executive session to continue planning.
Chicago July 9 The Marshall Field and Co. dry goods store was closed to the public by Building Commissioner Bartzen for failing to install red exit and stairway lights. Police stationed at doors prevented entry while management promised compliance. after three hours the store reopened.
Lucy Page Gaston, Chicago anti cigarette leader, speaks at Logansport Baptist church alleging fourteen years of corruption in Indiana's legislature tied to the tobacco trust. She cites letters by O A Baker and Fremont Coles, describes offers of bribes to influence anti cigarette bills, and plans to involve Gov. Hanly and Ananias Baker in pursuit of Q A Baker.
Oliver Smith a well known Whitley County pioneer died at his Jefferson Township home at 9 30 Saturday evening aged 74. Born March 1 1832 near Connersville he spent most life in Indiana. Survived by Melinda Berry his wife of more than 50 years seven children including Sanford Wesley Estella Effie Ina Clarence. Golden wedding anniversary noted two years ago. Funeral services Tuesday morning with Sandbank cemetery interment.
Washington July 9 reports Representative Charles A Towne returning from the west says Bryan is the only talked about Democrat for president with unity in the party. Towne would be happy to run as Bryan's running mate if endorsed, and Bryan's letter to James K Jones dated June 18 states he will run if reformers control the party and victory is likely.
A Southern Railway switch engine with two cars ran away after colliding with a passenger train at Orleans street. It chased seven streets to Union Depot on Calhoun street and crashed into two mail cars, injuring eight slightly and one seriously. Engineer Williams and the fireman were hurt. the engine had no crew guiding it.
Partial OCR fragment mentions a building on Berry Street and adjacent areas. No clear event, dates, or entities beyond street names.
Newark July 9 The convention selected Cincinnati as the next meeting site and abrogated Indianapolis headquarters rule. St Louis was proposed as a rival. laughter welcomed a bishop’s bill jab about Newark. The executive board retains power over officers, with headquarters rule rescinded in Indianapolis’ favor. A resolution opposed prohibition of canteens in soldiers homes, condemning Congress as cruel and tyrannical toward veterans. The session then reviewed committee reports.
Fifty two long distance operators of Home Telephone company were guests at Robison park for the first annual outing. Thirty stations were represented, with a midday banquet in the pavilion and an evening theater visit. The group thanked company officials at departure.
Miss Hulda Herbst thirteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Herbst was accidentally shot Tuesday morning. Her seventeen year old brother Herman loaded a rifle to shoot sparrows and set it on the floor with the barrel down. The gun discharged through the floor striking Hulda in the thigh. the ball could not be located.
Jonah Williams his wife Minerva Williams and their son Wesley Williams were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of James Leigh at Boonville last spring. Andrew Williams, another son, is serving a jail term for a petty crime and two younger children are in reform school.
Terre Haute Indiana July 9 The new board of safety postponed its meeting until tonight It is believed George Russell will be named for superintendent of peace Contempt proceedings against former Mayor Bidaman and attorney Louis Reichman before Judge Stimson of the superior court went over until afternoon.
The Photographers' Association of Indiana convenes at Winona Lake with many members arriving for the opening of the school of instruction and annual convention. The first business meeting to hear reports is slated for tomorrow morning.
Indianapolis on July 9 reports of an engagement between Miss Lucy Taggart daughter of Thomas Taggart chairman of the democratic national committee and playwright George Ade are officially denied.
Indianapolis July 9 the body of Michael Flynn 41 South Blackford street was found in the canal west of Blackford street this morning Flynn about 55 years old and employed at Kingan's packing plant
Chicago July 9 350 grain elevator workers in South Chicago walked out demanding 35 cents an hour up from 27 to 32 cents injuring six firms in the suburb. Officials expect no spread to Chicago proper and the operation stands still.
Cement sidewalk and floor layers walked out in Chicago today after a union meeting where a 5 percent wage rise was demanded. Employers refuse the rise which would raise pay from 30 cents to 35 cents per hour.
Reports from northern Indiana note Butler citizens planning a new hotel in their city. Obituary records: Jefferson township resident Oliver Smith dies at 74. Logansport city hall sustains 1500 dollar fire damage from spontaneous combustion. Albion native Sidney Farmer joins The Land of Nod theatre company in Chicago. Will Traxler dies of injuries from a railroad torpedo explosion in Hicksville. treatment continued at Garrett's Sacred Heart hospital. Avilla blacksmith Andrew Eichmann injured when thrown from buggy by frightened horses. DeKalb County Democrat suspends publication and sells lists to Auburn Courier as Downey plans Huntington move for new daily. South Bend resident Charles Eccleston in Elkhart after snake charmer bite risks losing arm.
A cloud burst behind Wellsville Ohio sent a flood down McQueens Arens and Trotters run flooding over 200 homes and business houses. Water rose over three feet in lowlands and the sewers could not cope. Mayor Fogo organized 100 workers to clear debris and save homes while country buildings and wagons were swept into the city. East Liverpool saw lighter damage though a Methodist church was struck by lightning. Railroad lines between Wellsville and Steubenville were disrupted by slides and fallen telegraph lines.
A severe rainstorm drenched Wichita Kansas causing flooded basements choked sewers and water six inches deep on downtown streets with extensive damage reported across the city.
The civil service commission will hold examinations in Fort Wayne on Saturday July 21 to hire inspectors for meat packing and purity oversight. Applicants must be 21 to 50, and duties require knowledge of slaughtering and curing processes.
Harold Gill four years old of Washington township was accidentally shot in the head by a companion named Moore also four. The bullet entered the skull through the right nostril and exited the right ear. Doctors J W Kannel and Maurice Harrod treated the wound as the child remained delirious but show signs of improvement and may recover in about two weeks.
F G Hilgeman of 205 Walnut Street cites his eczema cure by Dr Wells whose violet ray and X ray methods are used in Fort Wayne. Hilgeman, after years of illness, reports no relapse in three years and notes the doctor’s large practice at 812 Calhoun Street opposite the Avelins hotel.
At a Langard hall meeting the French American Society of Allen County completed plans for its annual picnic to be held at Centlivre Park next Sunday. A program has been prepared and a concert will be rendered during the day. The society aims for high plain family affairs and reported new members during yesterday’s session.
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