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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
1
Latham plunges into the channel once more as residents report another incident near the waterfront. Local authorities urged caution while investigators assess conditions and potential hazards along the shore.
Hubert Latham, the French aviator, attempted to fly from Calais toward London and was aided by five French torpedo boats. He covered about nineteen miles of the channel before crashing into the water two miles off Dover. Earlier, a test flight damaged his monoplane and delayed the crossing plan.
The New York supreme court resumes hearings on Harry K. Thaw seeking release from Matteawan asylum. Dr. Evans testified that Thaw is not paranoid while Dr. Harris prepared to follow. Thaw expressed willingness to testify and denied plans to return to Matteawan. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw subpoena remains in force for possible further evidence.
The Municipal League announces a ten day window to form committees and begin investigating nominees from both parties. It will evaluate candidates personal records and stances on municipal issues and then issue recommendations to independent voters prioritizing good government. Officials dismiss claims of collapse and pledge vigorous action.
Paris aviator Hubert Latham is robbed of the anticipated triumph of becoming the first to cross the English Channel by wings. The July 27 report notes the French aeronaut’s unsuccessful attempt and the pursuit of the historic feat.
The Sutton inquiry was adjourned indefinitely after a court ruling that Mrs. Sutton is a complainant. officers involved become party defendants. Hearing paused until Lieutenant Utley returns from abroad. Crowd gathers as testimony by Rosé Sutton Parker, sister of Lt. James N. Sutton, is anticipated.
Paris July 27 General Brun new minister of war comments on Louis Blériot’s cross channel feat and says the aeroplane and submarine are future war instruments. He calls the aeroplane less vulnerable faster and cheaper than the dirigible and envisions a swarm of these devices for the French army once perfected.
Orville Wright said no extension of time was requested for the government endurance flight. Weather permitting he plans a one hour flight today or tomorrow, despite unfavorable conditions.
Pittsburg July 26 The strike at Standard Steel Car site Butler ended with more than two thousand former workers returning to work under the company terms. Seven leaders were discharged. Officials say American workers will be preferred in all departments, especially car construction. Deputies near McKees Rocks fired on an attacking party. one man reportedly shot, status unrevealed. Picket lines formed at daybreak as rumors of new hires spread. streetcars halted for three hours while passengers were questioned. State constabulary dispersed the crowd with little trouble.
Washington reports state that conferees on the tariff bill expected a complete agreement by day’s end. House members at noon voiced strong confidence as the conference aims to settle differences before adjournment.
Fort Wayne Italian restaurant owner Frank Casso received a Black Hand letter demanding one million two hundred thousand francs. The missive, dated July 15 and mailed near Madrid, carries no explicit threats beyond a claim the money must be paid or consequences will follow. Casso, a longtime Fort Wayne fruit merchant and musician, operates at 1330 Calhoun Street.
The rule committee of the American Street Car association held a session at Fort Wayne's Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction offices on Tuesday. Attendees included J. E. Duffy from Syracuse N Y S CH A Necholland Co AL Balawin from Anderson J AL Shannahan from Baltimore C D Emmone and F Hardy from Fort Wayne. The meeting was for the purpose of the conference.
Clarence Nichols arrives from Indianapolis to lead an investigation into the defalcation losses at Tipton First National Bank tied to Noah R. Marker. Bank President Shirk says a special examiner will take charge of the books likely arriving late today, with the missing sum exceeding $60,000.
Chicago July 27 The trial of Police Inspector Edward McCann on bribery charges for protecting illegal establishments was continued until September 7 on the defense teams motion citing lack of preparation time. After the continuance the inspector remained not guilty.
Two small barns on Centlivre Avenue owned by Charles Manscoerfer were destroyed by an unknown origin fire at 1 30 Tuesday morning. A horse burned to death, buggy and hay lost while crews from Engines 1 6 and 3 battled the blaze. Damage confined to the Manscoerfer premises after an early alarm.
In Muncie Indiana twenty saloons closed when 1 PM bells rang last night marking the end of ninety day dry period. County voted dry April 27 and eighteen landlords still hold leases planning soft drink rooms and restaurants to open imminently.
Montgomery July 27 Governor B B Comer tells the legislature that prohibition should be written into the constitution to avoid repeated elections over liquor and to end state control of whisky versus personal liberty. He urges statutory acts and criticizes efforts to defeat liquor laws by money.
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