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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1900

Page

17

Odell Says No Real Plot Behind McKinley Threat

Newburgh New York July 11 Chairman B B Odell of the Republican state committee said he found only a crank or a Baron Munchausen behind reports of a plot to assassinate President McKinley. He noted an investigation started with the state committee detective and that extra precautions are now being taken.

Newburgh B. B. Odell Republican State Committee President McKinley New York State Committee Baron Munchasuen

Hanna disputes NY plot against McKinley

Cleveland reports Senator Hanna denounces a New York plot to assassinate President McKinley as false. He cites no known truth and notes ongoing talks on the new national executive committee with Cornelius Bliss Paine Lodge and others in Cleveland. Four members are named as final picks and the Hawaiian delegation visits Hanna before Canton.

Cleveland Ohio Senator Hanna McKinley New York Mr. Hanna Cornelius N. Bliss Interior National Paine Wisconsin National Executive Committee Lodge Executive Committee Bliss Canton Hanna H. C. Payne J. H. Manley Maine Scott West Virginia R. C. Kerens Missouri Philadelphia Clark Wyoming President McKinley Twenty-third Ohio

Detective Ben Streifling Faces Perjury Charge Return

Fort Wayne sleuth Ben Streifling returns from Defiance Ohio where he answered to a perjury charge linked to his investigation of the Hicksville officer murder case. He had acted as deputy sheriff pursuing leads that led to arrests beyond those already convicted.

Ben &Streifling Defiance Ohio Hicksville

Defiance man Streifling bound over on perjury charges

Streifling faces multiple accusations in Defiance with affidavits cited as the foundation of his case. He posted bonds of 8400 and 300 after waiving examinations. The latest trial saw a manslaughter conviction for Rumbaugh and others, with Judge Baker cited as Streifling's attorney.

Ting Streifling Justice’s Office Bond Defiance Rumbaugh Baker Defiance County

State Bar Elects Officers and Discusses John Marshall Day

Indianapolis July 12. State bar association elected officers with Judge E P Hammond chosen president over W A Ketcham and Judge Timothy Howard. Officers include Hammond president Ketcham vice president Merrill Moores secretary Theodore P Davis treasurer and an executive committee. A dispute over John Marshall Day led to February 4 ceremonies at the next annual meeting with plans to secure a speaker and arrangements.

Indianapolis Ind State Bar Association E. P. Hammond Lafayette W. A. Ketcham Timothy Howard South Bend Merrill Moores Theodore P. Davis Noblesville George L. Reinhard Bloomington Enoch G. Hogate Danville William P. Breen Fort Wayne Timothy E. Howard John Marshall American Bar Association Bar Associations United States Supreme Bench of Howard Walker John G. Williams Washington Judge Howard Judge Walker

Beveridge Plans Abroad Voyage To Europe

Senator Beveridge prepares for an overseas trip with possible sailing dates this Saturday or Wednesday July 18. L N Carey of Indianapolis received an invitation to join but declined after his return. Carey sent Beveridge a telegram asking to sail on the chosen date.

Indianapolis

Not Guilty Verdict Shakes Fort Sheridan Case

Theodore L. Craig, formerly of this city, was tried on desertion charges from the First Artillery of the U. S. Army and found not guilty. Craig is restored to duty and transferred to Battery D, Wirth Artillery, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Theodore L. Craig First Artillery United States Army Mr. Craig D. Wirth Artillry Fort Sheridan

Chinese Decree Promises Punishment for Guilt in Boxers Rise

Washington reports an imperial decree dated June 29 in Pekin vows to punish the guilty over the Boxer uprising. It explains how foreigners became targets as boxes and anti Christian riots spread from Chihli and Shantung to Beijing, and notes foreign troops in Pekin and at Takú forts. The document says ministers will inform foreign powers and that authorities will protect legations while anarchists are addressed.

Washington Shanghai Chihli Board of War Privy Council Pekin Shan Tung China Tung Hua Shant Tung Legations Popu Tien Tsin Baron von Ketteler Tsung Li Yamen Yamen Taku Lo Jung Kwang State Department Shang Tung War Board Prince Ching Conger Hie

Death Came Like a Flash Mary Doenges Dies of Apoplexy

Mrs Mary Doenges wife of John Doenges died suddenly at 97 Oliver street Wednesday morning cause apoplexy she was sixty nine years one month and twenty five days a native of Germany she came to America forty seven years ago and lived on a farm in Adams township later moving to the city Surviving are husband six children William Doenges of Arcola Mrs William Wetzel Mrs Jacob Meyer Fried Doenges Harmon Doenges and Ferdinand Doenges all of Adams township or this city plus others in Adams township.

Mary Doenges John Doenges Oliver Street Doenges Germany America Adams Township Zion's Lutheran Church William Doenges Arcola William Wetzel Jacob Meyer Fried Doenges Harmon Doenges Ferdinand Doenges

Death of Clyde Whiteleather Shocks Fort Wayne Family

Clyde Whiteleather of this city died while in Green River Wyoming as a Union Pacific brakeman. A telegram to his mother Mrs Carrie B Whiteleather said the death came last week with no details. A hospital letter stated typhoid fever and admission July 6 6. He was nineteen, son of the late J F Whiteleather founder of Fort Wayne Business College. He served in the Spanish American War and later worked in Chicago before moving west. Remains to be brought to Fort Wayne for interment.

Clyde Whiteleather Green River Wyo Carrie B. Whiteleather South Harrison Street Union Pacific Railroad Twenty-eight Battery Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago West Union Pacific

Death of Mrs. Charles E. Wallen linked to Bowling Green

Announcement from Bowling Green Kentucky reports the death of Mrs. Charles E Wallen age about forty three formerly of Fort Wayne and widow of a noted photographer. The remains will be shipped to Fort Wayne for freem rent and burial arriving this evening. Mrs Wallen visited Fort Wayne about two years ago.

Charles E. Wallen Bowling Green Fort Wayne

Adelia Koehler Dies at Nineteen in Wayne Trace Home

Miss Adelia Koehler, daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Koehler, died Wednesday evening at her parents home on Wayne trace. Her death was due to consumption after a prolonged illness. She was nineteen years old.

Adelia Koehler John A. Koehler Wayne Trace Miss Koehler

Sister Julia Mary Dies In Columbus At 100

Sister Julia Mary formerly Miss Johanna McCarthy and a longtime Holy Cross nun died Sunday at Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus Ohio. Born in Huntington in 1850 she came from a prominent family. her brother once served as Huntington county sheriff. She belonged to the order for thirty years and the funeral was held at Notre Dame.

Julia Mary Order of the Holy Cross Sacred Heart Academy Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Ohio Notre Dame Johanna McCarthy Huntington Huntington County Sisterhood

Miller Bridegroom Dies in Bucyrus After Short Marriage

Ulysses Grant Miller, once with Metropolitan Life Insurance in this city, died Monday night in Bucyrus Ohio where he had lived for four weeks under doctors care. His bride of eleven months could not reach him in time. Miller shared a Bucyrus residence before marrying Carrie.

Ulysses Grant Miller Metropolitan Life Insurance Office Bucyrus Ohio Mr. Miller Miss Carrie

Local Fort Wayne Resident Dies After Ill Health

A Fort Wayne man died after long illness including scarlet fever typhoid fever rheumatism and heart and dropsy complications. He served in an Ohio regiment during the Spanish American War but returned home due to ill health. Survived by a grandson and son's wife, he had many friends in Fort Wayne.

Ohio Camp Bushnell Miller Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Businessman Nicholas B. Rowe Dies at 62

Nicholas B. Rowe a Fort Wayne businessman died at his home 294 West Washington after a brief heart attack. He retired recently after a long career in hats, meat, and ice cream ventures. Survived by wife Mary M. Rowe a son George Herbert Rowe and a daughter Mary J. Wakenight along with siblings and a former Masonic member.

Nicholas B. Rowe Fort Wayne West Washington Street Mr. Rowe Swinney Park

McCoy George W Dies Suddenly In Adams Township

George W. McCoy, longtime Allen County farmer living east of Fort Wayne, died Thursday afternoon at age 73 from dropsy and heart weakness. He was born in Decatur County and moved to Fort Wayne over 30 years ago, later farming east of the city. Survived by wife Katherine Ginther, children Charles McCoy, Mrs. Cyrus Long, Angus C. McCoy, and brothers Thornton and Doug‑Ina McCoy of Greensburg.

George W. McCoy Allen County Adams Township Mr. McCoy Decatur County Ind Fort Wayne Columbia Street B. W. Oakley Col C. B. Oakley McCoy Colonel Oakley Katherine Ginther Charles McCoy Cyrus Long Angus C. McCoy Thornton Doug- Ina McCoy Greensburg

Nickel Plate Road Special to Chautauqua Lake

Nickel Plate Road offers low July 27 rates to Chautauqua Lake with return travel good through August 28. Trains feature elegant appointments and superb service for travelers.

Chautauqua Lake Piotth

State Board of Pharmacy Meets in Fort Wayne

Indiana state board of pharmacy opens sessions at 9 this morning in the New Avonline hotel parlors with C. B. Woodworth among the attendees. Fort Wayne observers include board secretary C. B. Woodworth.

Indiana State Board of Pharmacy Fort Wayne Aveline Messrs. C. B. Woodworth Fort

Indiana board reorganizes with Otto as president

The regular annual meeting of the board re elected Theo E Otto as president and Woodworth as secretary. The secretary position carries a $1,500 annual salary, with board members paid $5 per day while in session.

Woodworth

Garrett Lady Wins $7500 Judgment in Railroad Case

Mrs. Emma Ray of Garrett secured a $7500 verdict against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the death of her husband, an engineer, killed in a wreck a bit over a year ago. Judge Baker of the federal court heard the case during the Fort Wayne session. The suit sought $10000. Roby of Auburn and Mountz of Garrett represented the plaintiff, while Collins of Columbus appeared for the railroad.

Emma Ray Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ray Baker Federal Court United States Court Roby Auburn H. W. Mountz Collins Columbus Baltimore and Ohio

Fremont stock dealer files voluntary bankruptcy petition

Jacob Michael of Fremont Steuben County has filed in U S court a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities total 4129.95 with assets of 520. Attorney: William C Chadwick.

Jacob Michael Fremont Steuben County United States William C. Chadwick

You Appointed Immigrant Inspector at Victoria

A. J. You of Fort Wayne Ind has been named immigrant inspector at five dollars per day and will be stationed in Victoria B C He has held a similar post in New York for several months.

Washington, D. C A. J. You Fort Wayne Ind Victoria B. C You New York

Beeting Teething Aid Promoted for Mothers

An old advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies calling it the best remedy. The note emphasizes caregivers should choose this product for relief during tooth-cutting.

Seavey Hardware Wins Glass Supply Contract

Seavey Hardware has been awarded the contract to furnish plate glass, sheet glass, ornamental glass and prism lights for the new Reot Memorial building. The award covers all glazing components and related fixtures for the structure.

Seavey Hardware Company Reot Memorial Fort Wayne Wrough

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Mare Odell Bays Ben Streifling State Bar John Beveridge Whiteleather Wallen Koehler H. H. Upmeyer Highland Street Broadway M. J. Edmonds Schoolcraft Mich Ward Lawton Plymouth Congregational Church Masonic Fraternity M’coy THE Nickel Plate Road C. B. Woodworth State Board OF Pharmacy IS B. Woodworth State Pharmaceutical Board Garrett Lady MR. You Archie F. Rhodes Carrie A. Greer Tania Castoria Kae
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