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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
2
Prosecutor outlines a conspiracy and identifies John Stout as the shooter in the Woodburn murder of Columbus Cray. Witnesses describe the crime scene at Faulkner saloon, the getaway, and alleged ties between Herman Miller and the killing. Jurors begin questioning as Miller faces trial.
The trial of Herman Miller for the murder of Marshal Columbus Croy opened in circuit court with jurors drawn from the regular panel and a 100 member special venire. Judge Edward O Rourke oversaw jury selection as the defense used four of twenty peremptory challenges and 25 jurors were excused for various causes.
Lyon and Healy issue a vast list of fine pianos bought from Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and F G Theatre Piano Co as they retire from retail business The list details instrument particulars and unusually low prices with a thirty day clearance plan and options for monthly payments.
The circuit court opens the murder trial of Herrman Miller, ex deputy sheriff, tied to the death of Columbus Croy, town marshal. Prosecution hinges on a dentist turned informant's confession implicating Miller and three others, with alibi defenses and secrecy noted.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on June 2 Frank Johnson a Black man was sentenced to death for the murder of a married woman who refused his advances. He was convicted today in connection with the crime in this news item.
The Airdome opened on Monday night to large crowds in cool weather. Messrs Rice and Stouder present a German American comedy duo Will Tegge and Anna Daniels, Miss Crawford and Mr Barnes in The Fakir and the Prima Dona, Frank Jones as a popular tramp, the Mortaen Jewell jugglers, Albert Gessler with I Want to Call You Honey Lou, and lively motion pictures. The opening drew two audiences and promises strong ticket sales.
Mr Lilley declares he has no interest in any company building or selling submarine torpedo boats. He says the committee had no doubt of his sincerity and expresses gratitude to the public for its confidence. He notes no affiliation with individuals involved in torpedo boat ventures.
Floyd Barnhart twenty one year old resident of Antwerp Ohio died Tuesday after an operation for appendicitis at Lutheran hospital. He had shown little improvement since the procedure. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Barnhart. Remains were taken to Schellmann and Ulmer parlors and shipped to Antwerp for burial.
Robert Regester of Convoy Ohio died at Hope hospital Monday evening after an operation a week prior. He was about fifty, survived by his wife. The body was taken to Bloom undertaking parlors and shipped to Convoy this morning.
An enthusiastic Retail Merchants Association meeting at the Commercial Club discussed insurance premiums. President Ralph Clark of the state delivered remarks about stores in Din ton Indiana and premiums for Merchants Mutual Insurance, noting several by laws and membership issues.
Callia E. Fogt charged with deserting two children is held to the circuit court on $100 bond after Humane Officer Schlaudroffproduced a letter from Fogt's mother saying she cannot provide a home. Fogt, of Haviland Ohio, cites her husband's illness and burden of another child. The two boys remain at the Home Mission after a separation attempt during chicken pox. The case will be investigated to determine care for the woman and children.
Washington May 27 Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson approved a $20,000 weather bureau building for Fort Wayne after Representative Gilliams pressed the matter. The site would fill a gap with no nearby station besides Indianapolis, allowing a Fort Wayne observer and improved local forecasts for a large region.
Buffalo New York June 2 The American and Canadian sections of the International Waterways commission began an important joint session here today discussing cross border river issues and navigation rights.
George Clinton, a member of the American section, says the meeting reviews laying out boundaries that run through the great lakes and connecting rivers from the international boundary intersects the St. Lawrence to Pigeon river under the new treaty mandating a boundary update between the U S and Canada.
The Associated Charities reported May applicants up 16 percent from last year. Total 27 cases with 103 people, including 43 adults and 60 children. four new cases and three non residents. Aid in 22 cases from ten sources. one permanent placement, three men at labor yard, two in work, six women in the work room. Fund from Capt Jack Crawford benefit: 154.50 received. 154.48 spent on groceries rent fuel shoes. Fifty six orders issued, aid extended per donor wishes to unemployed needy persons.
Under poor weather the Fort Wayne Homing Club staged a strong showing in the season’s first 200 mile flight. Birds released at Bement Indiana at 625 am saw the Beach flyer first reach the Fort Wayne loft at 1106 am. The arrivals followed in order with Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security. G and Pfeiffer Rooms 6 7 Bass Block
The June term of the United States court in Fort Wayne opens Tuesday with Judge Albert B. Anderson. Trials include Charles P. Winch against Pittsburg Plate Glass for 15000 dollars and James J. Whitledge against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 10000 dollars. Kaleel Shaheen fights creditor actions to avoid insolvency. A 24 member petit jury is drawn. Louise Zollars underwent appendectomy and is in satisfactory condition.
Indiana Allen County court informs Ellen Bales John Evard Grace Sanders and other heirs of David and Amiel Evard that a partition suit exists against non residents. Defendants must answer by July 30 1908 or face judgment in their absence. Plus for sale very cheap one 10 horsepower Russell Traction engine and notice of final settlement of Maury Ann Tracy estate with June 20 1908 hearing.
Frederick Kraft named administrator of the estate of Wilhelmina Kraft late of Allen County Indiana deceased. Estate is believed solvent. Vesey and Vesey attorney for the estate.
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