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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
7
Tokyo reports a 1,000 strong mob attacked and burned Yi Wang Yang's residence in Seoul. Rioters dispersed by Japanese police with artillery help. clashes with Korean soldiers feared. Abdication news and annexation pressure fuel unrest as Marquis Ito denies pressure and Japan eyes Korea's formal annexation.
Seoul reports an alleged plot to attack the Japanese palace with intent to murder the cabinet. Marquis Ito ordered troops after Korean ministers warned of the scheme. New emperor ceremonies followed as eight officials and staff met at the palace.
Citizens revolt against Japanese rule as Korean soldiers refuse orders and lead attacks. Casualties include twenty-five Japanese killed or wounded. Korean losses unknown. General Hasegawa assumes control, military law and guard patrols, foreign legations secured, and shops closed. The emperor seeks refuge but is blocked by Japanese, and a remorseful message is sent to Marquis Ito.
A local notice lists 18 appointees including John Swaidner former fire department member with a family tie to Siterward. The document references new roles and falls under city staffing decisions overseen by George.
Eighteen directors were elected for the Huntington Trust Company in Huntington Indiana. Articles of incorporation were filed. I F Beard is expected to become president. Stock subscriptions totaling 92000 were noted with 50000 capital stock set as sufficient for current demands.
Mrs. Robert Barr of Bluffton died in the city on Thursday after a long residence there. She was sister to Mrs. H. H. Barcus and aunt to Mrs. Max Blitz, with Wells County roots and ties to Fort Wayne. Born Sarah Bennett, daughter of R. C. Bennett, early Wells County settler who ran the Exchange hotel. Her marriage occurred in Fort Wayne while Mr. Barr worked in the Pennsylvania shops.
The county board of review shows total property valuations at 49,274,610 for the year, up 8.2 percent from 1906. Farm land stands at 13,118,795 with per acre value rising from 28.83 to 28.87.
Hugh Welch 57 and Elizabeth A Armbruster 60 secured a marriage license late Wednesday from Clerk Mason. Both have endured the loss of former spouses by death and a divorce decree, with Armbruster’s bonds severed twice by death and once by divorce.
Gustav Lauer E E Crist and August Kreukeberg were named patrolmen replacing John Greer on the tension list after resignations by James Richardson and James Connell. Lauer, a carpenter, works at the Pennsylvania power station and lives at 2010 Maumee Avenue. Crist, unmarried, previously at Mondamin Meadows dairy and Indiana School for the Feeble Minded. Kreukeberg, cousin of a current force member, is a car builder. D F Thiele was appointed official weigher for Pioneer Coal, first appointment under the new weighers at each yard ordinance.
The Perfection Biscuit Company filed notice increasing capital stock from 100000 to 210000 and plans to enlarge the business. Secretary M B Singleton said operations on Pearl Street are at capacity in nearly all departments and additional space is needed to handle growing daily demand.
Shortly after 7 last evening two Syrians living at 524 Holman Street were badly burned while pouring gasoline into a burning stove. One man was scorched in the eyes and the other on the hands as flames flared. They were directed to a drug store for treatment after comrades fled the scene. The fire caused only nominal losses.
Fort Wayne newsboys and messenger boys travel to Winona for a three week event starting July 26. Local boys will help run the little city but none intend to seek office. They also received thanks from Mrs. Alexander Hogeland for a telegraph gift.
Dr. John Schilling's Hagen J-4641 pigeon won a 1000 mile race from Abilene Texas in two days nine hours thirty minutes marking a world record. The bird liberated Monday morning at 5 40 and arrived Wednesday at 3 59, beating prior times. Schilling also held a 1000 mile record in 1904 and last year E Betzler won the trophy. The black check cock is praised as a beautiful specimen and a local long distance standout.
A man described as a negro entered several city residences and caused police trouble. Wednesday evening he was found in Mrs. Lewis's living room at 1819 Webster Street by her daughter and fled through the back. Citizens and about six officers pursued, but he escaped. Patrolman Glenn Johnson briefly pursued by car. No items were reportedly stolen and police cannot explain his actions.
The Turnverein Vorwaerts held a regular meeting with a sociable and business time. Reports on the last year were satisfactory and officers were elected for the coming year including President Adolph Roggen and vice president R. Geppert.
Citizens of Nappanee will underwrite $100 000 in bonds of the Fort Wayne and South Bend Railway company. Proceeds will be used to build the trolley line connecting Fort Wayne and South Bend and to aid in the railway project led by President P A Randall.
Louis Turnbull formerly of this city and Horace Marriotte store employee writes from Denver that a stray bullet wounded him on the streets there. The rib wound is serious but not life threatening. The letter was received by his wife visiting in this city.
Gram Rapids & Indiana Railway Company announces public auction of unclaimed freight and baggage held for over a year. At Union Fireproof Storage Co. warehouse on Pearl Street Grand Rapids, starting Aug 2 1907 at 10 a.m. cash terms with immediate delivery to purchaser. E C Leavenworth and L Locood sign.
Heirs and legatees of Jeremiah Dow ing deceased must appear in the Allen Circuit Court at Fort Wayne Indiana on September third to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved. Executrix Annie J. Downing and Clerk Joseph N. Mason note the July 17, 1907 date. Atty. E. E. Perry handles the estate.
Notice announces Dennis J. Crimmans named Executor of the last will of Mary Ty Crimmarm, deceased resident of Allen County Indiana. The estate is stated to be solvent.
Henry M. Mason is named executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Meade, deceased, of Allen County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent.
A court has named an administratrix for the estate of Erich Dicke late of Allen County. The appointment follows the decedent’s last will and testament and sets the administratrix to manage debts, assets, and distribution under probate law. The filing indicates residents and related case details, with further actions pending court orders.
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