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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1911

Page

15

Cupid's ship linked to many weddings in Santa Rosa wreck

Santa Barbara reports 8 missing and 4 crew drowned after the steamer Santa Rosa hit breakers near Point Arguello. Surviving passengers speak of a brutal night at sea, many women in distress, and scarce sustenance aboard the rescue trains. The ship, famed as Cupid's ship, drew couples and honeymooners, with thousands said to have sailed or wed aboard in happier times.

Surf Cal E. Henson Santa Rosa Pach Coast Steamship Company Point Arguello Lfe Inday Fred Johnson John Pfiffer W. Jobson Honda Creek Point Arguvilo Los Angeles Sant Rosa San Francisco California Linard Umea

July crop report shows varied yields and conditions

Washington reports the July 1 crop conditions and projected yields for major crops. Corn stands at 80.1 percent of normal with 25.6 bushels per acre. winter and spring wheat projections, oats, rye, potatoes, tobacco, and hay show declines or changes from 1910 and the ten year averages. Acreage figures and per‑acre yields are listed for corn, wheat, oats, rye, potatoes, tobacco, flax, rice, and hay with comparisons to 1910 and past averages.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Dushola

Simply Cut Out Liquor Clause Fort Wayne Club Charter

Indianapolis July The Fort Wayne Snelal club, initially refused a charter for plans to sell intoxicating liquors, had its charter granted after amending the application to remove liquor intentions. Directors include Charles McMahan Patrick Philips R J Felix Samuel Richards and Sherman Morler. The club remains purely social with no capital stock authorized.

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Happy Lome Club Charles McMahan Patrick Philips R. J. Felix Samuel Richards Sherman Morler

Solves a Mystery From Electric Bitters Testimonial

A Lewisburg West Virginia reader thanks Electric Bitters for two major health benefits. The letter cites relief from stomach trouble and rheumatism after a ten year struggle. The ad claims relief for dyspepsia digestion jaundice and kidney stones with a 50 cent price.

Man with deep knife wound admitted to St Joseph's hospital

C P Winenwell, recently arriving from Cecil Ohio, was brought to the city with a severe abdominal knife injury. Dr W W Barnett treats him and reports the wound serious yet the outlook for recovery favorable.

C. P. Winenwell Cecil, O St. Jospeh W. W. Barnett

Garbage men case and city contract violations heard

In city court Mrs. Marion Paullucci admitted hiring a garbage hauler despite a city contract prohibiting private collection. She said the man failed to fulfill the contract and had already been paid. The matter may go before the board of public works. no fine was imposed. Other cases included fines for immorality, a drunk case, and various minor incidents.

Marion Paullucci East Lewis Street City Court Board of Public Works Agalneat William A. Reinhart Minnie Gaskill Albert’ Ott Costa Pixley-Long Ott Ernest Brooks

Will Probe for Antitrust Combine in Indianapolis

Indianapolis July 10 Officials announce plans to use the Marion county grand jury to probe possible antitrust violations connected with a trust and a coal distribute network. The jurors may be sworn tomorrow as pressure grows over alleged coordination among Indianapolis coal centers and ice trades. In Chicago the ice situation is described as the most serious since 1868 with price hikes and warnings of shortages.

Indianapolis Ind Frank P. Baker Marion County Grand Jury Indiana Chicago I Ts

Castro at Home and Right Busy in Venezuela Crisis

Dispatches report exiled Venezuelan leader Cipriano Castro landing on the western coast with a following of about 1,009 men. Rumors claim Gumaro Mendes, head of Zulia, was killed by a bomb. The landing is said to have occurred near Cartilletas Point on the Coajira peninsula near the Colombian border. A separate note from Martins Ferry, Ohio, notes a body found in the public reservoir and water contamination concerns as foreigners in coal mines used the site for bathing.

Willemstad Curacan Judgg Cipriano Castro Venezuela Gumeraindo Mendes Atite Zulia Castro Cartilletan Coajira Colombia Castilletas Point Zulle Martina Ferry Ohio Martins, Ferry Bridgeport

May Impeach Judge Wright Denounces McNamara Arrests

Labor leader Samuel Gompers urged impeachment of Justice Daniel T. Wright over contempt sentences against AFL officials in Buck’s Prove and Range cases. He accused police tactics in McNamara arrests and urged anti kidnapping and interstate law reforms. Senator Borah pressed for jurisdiction questions and a special prosecutor.

Washington Daniel T. Wright Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Senate Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Justice Wright Buck's District of Columbus Mr. Gompers Senator Borah McNamara J. B. McNamara Indianapolis Detroit Goupers Los Angeles Times Justles Idaho Borah McNamaka Buck's Company John Mitchell Franc Morrison Federation of Labor Wright Httle Federation Congress

Bucklon Arnica Salve Advertises Quick Burns Cure

An old advertisement touts Bucklon's Arnica Salve as the fastest, sure cure for burns wounds sores and skin eruptions. Claims soothing healing and relief from ulcers pines and eruptions. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.

Bucklon

Melching Resigns to Join Tri-State Electric Railway

A. F. Melching, after two and a half years in Fort Wayne Electric Works major department, resigns to accept a similar role with Tri-State Electric Railway Company of Pennsylvania. He leaves tonight for West Liverpool, Ohio, to assume new duties.

A. F. Melching Fort Wayne Electric Works Tri-State Electric Railway Company Pennsylvania Mr. Melching Wtaat Liverpool

One Sunday Jag for City Court

Judge Frank Mungovan presided as Charles Jones, a Goshen man not part of Germania Park groups, claimed he drank beer there and left at 4 pm. he remained intoxicated and was released with orders to return to Goshen. Prosecutor Hilgemann probed other drinks but Jones stuck to his story. Germania Park management doubted the 4 pm drink. Additional affidavits: Michael Sheridan charged with selling produce after 11 pm Saturday. hearing set for tomorrow. Other cases included John Johnson fined for drunkenness, Joan Lee held, Harlan Meyer sentenced, and William A. Ringhart acquitted for garbage throwing.

Frank Mungovan Charles Jones Germania Park Goshen Jones Harry Hilgemann Germania Perk Indianapolis Michael Sheridan Bomo Ita John Johnson Joan Lee Wan Harlan Meyer Snt Go William A. Ringhart Taylor and Broadway

State Tax Board to Hear County Assessments Schedule

Indianapolis July 8 The state tax board issues notices to county and township assessors showing the plan to raise assessments where practical. The board will meet July 17 to 21 to review appraisements with hearings for Wayne and Tippecanoe July 17 Allen and St Joseph July 18 Vigo July 19 and Vanderburgh July 21.

Indianapolis Ind Board of Tax Commissioners Myron W. King Atata State Tax Board Notce State Board Wayne Tippecanoe Allen and St. Josaph Vigo Vanderburgh

Passenger coach damaged by fire in Pennsylvania yards

Fire broke out shortly after 11 am Monday in the east Pennsylvania railroad yards, partly destroying a wooden coach and scorching another. The first coach suffered about 3000 dollars in damage and was moved to the shops for repairs, while the second sustained light damage. Both cars stood on the track with others when the fire department arrived in time to prevent a larger loss.

East Pennsylvania Railroad

Old Soldier Praises New Life Pills in Erie Ad

War veteran A. K. Smith of Erie Pennsylvania says he suffered indigestion constipation and liver trouble for years until Dr Kings New Life Pills fixed him. The testimonial urges others to try the remedy for stomach liver or kidney issues at 25 cents at all druggists.

A. K. Smith Erie

Morals in Public Schools Report Warns on Lawlessness

San Francisco reports from the National Education Association session condemn widespread lawlessness in society. The committee’s draft outlines moral instruction from kindergarten through high school focusing on tidiness obedience self sacrifice patriotism courage and social duty with a family as society’s foundation. Signed by Greenwood Carr Low Brean and Barnes.

San Francisco National Council of Education National Education Association James M. Greenwood Kansas City John W. Carr Bayonne N. J Willan Low Brean Indiana University Bloomington Ind Clifford W. Barnes Chicago

Lake Gage drowning claims boy's life near Angels

Special to The Sentinel Angels Indiana July 10 Charles Hecht 22 of Wauseon Ohio drowned in Lake Gage near this place yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock. Searchers worked all night and this morning but only the drowned youth Hight was recovered. Hight with three companions swam from a boat when a breeze drove them apart. Scittmer and young Light sank. Kittner was rescued as he sank for the third time but Hight was beyond help. His father VP Might minister of Wauseon Ohio.

The Sentinel Angels Inds Charles Hecht Wauseon Ohio Lace Gage Hight Sxittmer Young Light Kittner Hight Wrs Young Hight I Vp, Might

Traveling Photographer Injured by Aggressive Dogs on Hugh Street

A traveling photographer soliciting business on Hugh Street was attacked by two bulldogs. One dog bit his lip and another struck his cheek. witnesses drove the animals away. He was cauterized by a physician. Patrolman Nick Petgen identified and pursued the dogs, one owned by Charles Curry was shot, the other owned by Daniel Findlay was captured and escaped. The photographer often travels with a donkey-charting child pictures.

Hugh Strect George Olney Nick Petgen Charles Curry Hugh Street Daniel Findlay Hannan Street Petgen

Sunday Post Office Closes In Fort Wayne

Few called for mail after Sunday closing began yesterday in Fort Wayne. The change drew little disappointment and no complaint as the old custom ended. The letter carrier force thinned by vacations left seven men off duty, forcing a substitute to cover Louis Lehmann’s route after he fell ill this morning.

Fort Wayne Louis Lehmann

Norris Goes After Hilles in Political News Row

Washington reports Representative Norris of Nebraska accuses Charles D Hilles secretary to the president of heading a political news bureau that smears truth and spreads false sentiment about presidential candidacy. The piece covers Taft Hawkins Barker and Thompson factionalism over Alabama state chairmanship and Taft's cautious stance.

Washington Taft Alabama White House Frank H. Fhitchcock CD. Hilles P. D. Darker Mobile Peter P. Long Hitchcock Fllex and Bonker J. C. Thompson Barker Hilles Thompson Titchcock Mayes Senate Pragigent Philodenea

Churubusco Fire Ravages Grawcock Store

A blaze destroyed most of the Grawcock department store in Churubusco Indiana early today. Loss estimated between eight and ten thousand dollars, with insurance coverage reported. Fire origin undetermined. The two story brick building, owned by Ward Flanagan, suffered heavy smoke and water damage beyond the structural loss. The fire was discovered by Mr Sonday at about 1:40 this morning and extinguished after roughly an hour by local firefighters using a hand engine and hose lines from fire plugs.

The Sentinel Churubusco Ind Grawcock Department Grawcock F. M. Sunday Furniture and Undertaking Sonday Fremon Stovi Arthur Brothers Mtn Ward Flanagan

Dr King’s New Discovery praised in Fayetteville testimonial

A Fayetteville testimonial claims Dr King’s New Discovery saved two lives from severe coughs. The writer says both she and her sister suffered from consumption fears, night sweats, and was cured by the medicine. It is advertised for sore throats, coughs, colds, lagrippe, asthma, hay fever, croup, and whooping cough with trial bottles and a one dollar option.

Fred Hoffman Undergoes Appendectomy at Hone Hospital

Under surgeon's knife, Fred Hoffman was a patient at Hone Hospital where Sunday evening he submitted to an operation for appendicitis. The patient's condition is reported to be very satisfactory. Mr Hoffman was taken ill on Friday, but Sunday afternoon his condition seemed alarming then improved.

Fred Hoffman Hone Hoapital

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