Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1911

Page

14

Paris Finish Ends Aviator Race Won by Beaumont

Lieut Andre Beaumont known as Conneau won the 1000 mile international circuit aviation race at Vincennes finishing first after a four country course from Paris to London and back. Garros finished second Vidart third amid a crash and injuries. nine of fifty starters survived. Prizes around 100000 dollars.

Paris Lieut Conneau Andre Beaumont Vincennes Rome Garros Belgium Folland English Channel London Calais Amiens Kimmering Haulagne-Sur-Mer Pamely Birdman Tasy-Ted-Moutineaux Madrid Bordeaux Monta Vincennes Woods Firat Vidart Beaumont Rannax Vedrines Kimmerling Gibert Ganrros Renaux

Fort Wayne Forecast Missed But Nearby Shower Noted

Rain lingered south of Fort Wayne as the first official weather forecast from the Fort Wayne weather bureau station predicted probable thunderstorms tonight or Thursday. A sparked shower visited the region three miles south of the city between 6:30 and 6, while Fort Wayne itself reported no rain at that hour. Parr caster Palmer earned a partial forecast score for the near miss.

Fort Wayne Weather Bureau Parncaster Palmer

Federal buys addition of teen lots on Darrow Avenue

The Federal Securities and Investment Co. has purchased from Emma L. Grage a four teen lot addition fronting Darrow Avenue between Hoagland and Wabator avenues in the southern city. Secretary John G. Wolfrum said the property will be improved at once. Willean bought a similar tract of fourteen lots immediately south of the Federal's tract.

Federal Securities and Investment Company Emma L. Grage Darrow Avenue Hoagland Avenue Wabator Aleot John G. Wolfrum Federal Company GA. Willean Federal

Express rate inquiry to open in Indiana August 3

Indianapolis July 1 An exhaustive inquiry into express rates in Indiana will begin August 3 and run until every aspect is examined under a new power allowing the railroad commission to initiate reviews. Hearings occur in the state house as the commission probes history, organization, capitalization, and the $1,320,867 assessed by the tax board.

Indianapolis Indiana Railroad Commission General Assembly State House A. B. Anderson Feveral Assembly Inw Commission Ilias Indiana Ares Wells-Fargo Adams United States American Pacifi Southern National State Railroad Commission

Injuries Prove Fatal to Hughes in Motorcycle Race

John Hughes, 24, local motorcyclist, died at St Joseph's hospital from acute meningitis linked to injuries suffered in a May 28 race at Driving Park. He crashed on the second lap, endured a brain concussion, and underwent trepanning on June 8. Born March 4, 1887 in Havertown, Pa, he lived with family in Ardmore. funeral services were held at his residence before interment in Ardmore.

John Hughes Driving Park St. Joseph's Hospital T Hughes Hla Samuel E. Hughes Hla Slater Eiizabeth Hughes Hughes B. J. McOscar G. W. McCaskey Mughes Haverford Zloglervile Ardmore Mary Boyer Mastergon Ave Joie Pennsylvania Railroad Kinehn & Melching

Blind Tiger Trial Highlights Public Intoxication Charge

Testimony in Henry Smith city court reveals a blind tiger run by Caroline Aghinell at 1686 Bt Mary's Ave connected to a grocery. A daughter testified about beer on the premises amid claims of no license. Smith warned for family provisions and mother removal. Rafelia Mastraino waived murder preliminary, Anna L Immerman fined for keeping a disorderly house. Joseph Odden guilty of selling dirty milk. milk sample deemed dirty by deputy inspector John T. Willette. Abraham L Dinkus case continued to July 1.

Henry Smith Caroline Aghinell Mary's Avenue Harry Hilgemann Pha Smith Tudge Mungoven Rafelia Mastraino Paul Yonla FH. W. Emrick Eireutt Court Anna L Immerman Harrison Street Johnson and Brown Joseph Odden Fort Wayne Dairy Company John T. Willette Abraham L Dinkus

Fourth of July shotgun accident injures 14 year old

Rudolph Guttman, 14, of Ectart Street, suffered a severe shoulder wound and facial burns when a shotgun loaded with powder and paper packing exploded in his hands about 7 PM on July 4. He was taken to St Joseph's hospital, then home. Dr Philo Titus advised no serious outcome expected.

Rudolph Plus Guttman Ectart Street Hes St. Joseph's Hospital Philo Titus the Sentinel

Woman Ends Life Amid Domestic Woes at Home

Mrs. Robert Conley, recently separated, died after ingesting carbolic acid at Uri Lobdell’s home, 328 Elmarred. Lobdell left briefly. Conley was found by her host in the late afternoon. Investigations show prior suicide attempts and a plan to ensure death by swallowing a box of pain relief pills.

Robert Conley Uri Lobdell Elmarred

Heroic Little Girl Gives Life in Crash Fire

Grants Pass Ore July 7 a Portland to San Francisco automobile party near Créadent City Ore exploded its fuel tank fatally burning Miss Myrna Kelly a 6 year old sister and injuring her father J B Kelly and brothers Hobart Homer Kelly and Angela Kelly all of San Francisco Myrna shielded her 6 and 8 year old brothers from the flames and died here last night

Grants Pass Ore Portland San Francisco Créadent City Myrna Kelly J. BR. Kelly Myrna Angela Kelly Hobart Kelly Homer Kelly

Brakeman decapitated in railroad crossing death

Indianapolis, July 7. Charles J. Gebl a 29 year old brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad was found at Cruso street crossing with his head severed and clothing nearby. Police deem it a self inflicted death with no motive found. He is survived by a widow of 818 Vila avenue.

Indianapolis Indiananolla Ind Charles J. Gebl Pennsylvania Railroad Lves Vila Avenue

PLAN WORLD STEEL TRUST TAKES STEPS IN BRUSSELS

An international steel conference in Brussels on July 6 concluded a brief session by appointing a thirty member committee drawn from steel producers to draft a plan for an international steel organization. Americans named include Judge Gary, A. J. Farrell, Charles M. Schwab, FE. Clarke, and Willis King. Gary was named president with W. B. Pent as secretary, and the group will reconvene when summoned.

Brussels Belgium Parla Theconferenca BE. I Gary United States Steel Corporation A. J. Farrell The Game Corporation Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation FE. A. Clarke Lackawana Steel Company Willis King Jones and Laughlin Steel Company Judge Gary W. B. Pent

Girl's Strange Lapse of Reason in Indiana

Ruth Munger, a 13-year-old Anderson girl, was found unconscious and near death from hunger and exposure in Muncie after a two day disappearance. She later recalled wandering eastward on an Interurban line, sleeping under a bed, and ending up in a public building stairwell. her father notes a family history of melancholy after a baby brother burned to death in her care.

Munele

New Center of Population: Bloomington Near US Center

Bloomington Indiana is identified as six miles northwest of the U S center of population in a census bureau report. The last decade’s shift moved the center south about seven miles and west about twenty seven miles from the former location near Columbus Indiana. The westward shift nearly doubled from the previous decade.

Bloomington Ind Columbus

Food Inspector on Warning Tour in Leo Indiana

Food Inspector John Willett of South Bend arrived in Leo on Thursday for a warning tour about new food laws. He addressed odor from the Mayflower mills and met with owners to plan abatement, with decayed matter to be hauled to dumps and spoiled eggs curb policy discussed. The inspector will meet produce businessmen to discuss fresh and cold storage handling and better selling practices. Local residents and families are noted in a sequence of social items following the main report.

Annte John ST. Willett South Bend Fhureday Willet Basa Foundry Company Chicago State Health Board Wilter

Kansas Congressman A C Mitchell Dies at Home

Congressman A C Mitchell of Kansas died at 7:45 AM at his Lawrence home. Elected last year as a progressive Republican defeating Charles R Becott, he underwent stomach surgery in Kansas City on April 3 and returned home two weeks later. He served in the Kansas legislature in 1907 and 1903 and helped pass the state law abolishing capital punishment. He was a KU graduate and a regent emeritus.

Mitchell Lawrences Topeka Kus A. C. Mitchell Kansas Lawrence National House of Representatives Charles IT. Becott Kansas City University of Kansas Kanana Regenta University of Kings

Three youths steal chickens from Meyers home

Three boys aged up to 15 years old stole nine chickens from John Th Meyers of 1626 Walton Avenue on Thursday afternoon. The birds were recovered and given their youth there may be no prosecution.

John Th. Meyers Walton Avenue

NO POLITICS IN SEA TRIP

President Taft plans a weekend cruise on the Mayflower with eight senators, four Republicans and four Democrats, including Penrose Root Briggs Brown Taylor Foster Bacon and Overman. The voyage, not a partisan affair, will last until Monday morning. Brown is noted to lean toward insurgency.

Washington Taft Penrose Pennsylvania Root New York Briggs New Jersey And Brown Nebraska Taylor Tennessee Foster Louisiang Bacon Grorgla Overman North Corona Senator Brown

President Hauls Cabinet to Cool Private Office

Washington reports the cabinet room ran hot with temperatures in the nineties prompting anxious remarks and a move by the president to hold a session in his cooler private office. The room is cooled by a large stock of tea beneath the desk providing a comfortable 60 degree atmosphere. This change eases the president’s task of gauging adjournment timing.

Washington Congress

Bauer Drug Business Sold to Son-in-Law Sigil

The K. J. Bauer drug business at 1425 Wells Street has been taken over by Joseph A. Sigil, the Bauer family stepson, who had previously held an interest in the business and managed it for many years.

K. J. Bauer Wells Street Joseph A. Sigil Mr. Bauer

May Oust Woman From Her Office In Indiana Suit

Auburn Ind July 1 A circuit court today began to oust Dr Lite Leasure from the office of county superintendent of DeKalb county. Four suitors led by George Shaffer George Burts C T Downed and W G Erick filed the suit claiming she lacks required qualifications. She has held the office since Jan 1.

Auburn Ind Indhe Circuit Court Lite Leasure DeKalb County George Shaffer George Burtsher C. T. Downed W. G. Erick Dr. Ensure Lan

Midsummer inactivity hits city churches in August

The city churches report a summer lull with suspended weekly meetings and few events. Pastors and many members take vacations through August, reducing Sunday services and evening attendance. Renewed activity is expected in September when summer vacancies end.

Herit

Bank to supply bonds for postal savings deposits

Cashier F. H. Poole of the Hamilton National Bank returned from Indianapolis where he completed arrangements to have the Hamilton National able to supply outside banks designated as depositaries for postal savings banks with the specific bonds required to secure these funds. The postal savings system is expanding to many smaller Northern Indiana towns and has already provided several banks with the necessary bonds.

F. H. Poole Hamilton National Bank Indianapolis Hamilton Wational Postal Savings Indiana Trannition

Burned by paraffine in Albion visit

Miew Guata Raysor of Albion, visiting at the Bruce Mitler home in Hendersonville, was burned yesterday morning while helping to seal fruit with paraffin. The paraffin exploded, scorching her arm and wounding the skin. a physician was called and medical aid given.

Hendoauville Ind Miew Guata Raysor Albion Bruce Mitler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Palmer Federal Buys South Side State Rail Board Mons LE Martin Crilled Mons “Andro England Som Bovis Longo Rouba Quentin ComSiegna Ennes Chaleng Mons.oridak Captain Princetead Aled Jaubert Cleriousin EUROF EAN Oscar Morison Chateau-Thierry Lindon Rudolph Guttman Elm Street World Steel Trust Gary and Ruth Munger Anderson Muncie Food Inspector Leo and Vicinity Leo Clara Waugh Merton Kimea James Pring Libbie Queenie Rousseau Henry Moody Cendersiller Robinson Chapel Mt. Olivetonat Bert Hursh John Mardisty John Schwartz Sammon Yoder Robison Park Francis Sehinster President's Company Ida Leasure DeKalb Hamilton National Furnishing Bonda For Postal Depositarien
Search Courier

Search the Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication