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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1904

Page

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Comrades Honor Silent Victors at Memorial Service

The First Baptist church hosted Encampment No. 61 Union Veteran Legion for its annual memorial service. Names of dead veterans were read, wreaths placed, and a choral program featured Mrs Clara Zollars Bond with a sermon by Rev J N Field on deliverance from sin as the start of life.

First Baptist Church Union Veteran Legion Clara Zollars Bond Legion Henry Hart William Donnell George Graham M. M. Thompson T. W. Tohngon Charles Farr E. G. Anderson Matthias Conrad Levi H. Miler George Turner John Houser George A. Gale J. N. Field Egypt Christ Ningfro

Forty Years After War Address to Soldiers

A speaker salutes veterans, praising their patriotism and bravery. He urges old soldiers to press on, comparing them to Paul and calling for continued faith and moral victory as they transition from war to peace.

Paul Jesus Christ

Dozen Men Blown in 10-Death Mine Explosion

Reports describe a deliberate explosion near Independence that killed and maimed many non union miners at the Findlay mine. A 75 yard wired trigger attached to a revolver caused a massive blast. Authorities guard the site as they pursue suspects amid fears of arson and retaliation.

Wang Delmonico Burton Wilson Underwood Nea UNON Findlay A. E. Carleton First National Bank Cripple Creek Victor Independence

Telluride In Colorado Under Martial Law In Mine Feud

Governor Peabody maintains order as six months pass with military rule suspended and troops withdrawn. Mine owners led by Mortland company hire workers only if they renounce allegiance to the Western Federation of Miners. Federation president Charles H. Moyer is jailed in Telluride on charges of inciting insurrection and rebellion. The federation orders a one hour day, aiming to cut ore supplies to mills and smelters not complying.

Tessuride Feaboay Mortland Company Westen Federation Denver Charles H. Moyer Federation Telluride Peabody Colorado Cripple Creek Western Federation of Minera

Thibetans Close Monastery After Failed Peace Talks

A report says Russian fleet offered terms to Thibetans to settle differences before June 25 but the message was returned unopened and without comment. The Thibetans reportedly chose war, concentrating in Gyang Tee monastery and town to block General M. Donald’s arrival at Gyang Pea, signaling tougher advances than before.

Gyang Tse Gyang ‘Tee M.donald Gyang Pea

Chinese Occupation Talk Steers Toward Tien Tsin Meeting

Japanese minister to China Tien Tsin June G Uchida conferred with the viceroy in Pekin and returned to the capital. Inapan appears to push China to occupy original Russian territory, risking neutrality and inviting Russia to attack, while China pledges neutrality for the war’s duration.

Tien Tsin G—Uchida China Pekin Inapan Russia

Japanese Navy and Army Promotions Signal War’s Top Commanders

In Tokio on June 6 Vice Admiral Togo and Admiral Yamamoto were elevated to Kaigun Taisho, the navy’s highest rank. Lieuten ant Generals Oosawa Hasegawa Nogi Nishi and Kodama named generals. Nogi not assigned yet, Nishi commands the second division, Kodama becomes vice chief of the general staff, Fukushima shares credit for army organization and war conduct. Promotions honor wartime service.

Tokio Togo Yamamoto Minster Kaigun Taisho Oosawa Hasegawa Nogi Nishi Kodama Okasawa Hagi- Bawa Imperial Guards Sta Fukushima

Defiance found on Yeddo steamer amid harbor wreckage

Port Arthur report notes a defiant message tied to a bridge rail aboard the sunken steamer Yeddo, signed by Lieutenant Commander Keriso. He is said to be among the dead, with a prior visit on the Kossuke. United States agent Greener publishes 1854 treaty provisions to aid neutral goods in transit amid trade paralysis.

Port Arthur Yeddo Rnil Keriso Vlndivostok Tune United States Richard Z. Greener Russia

Russia fears US ceding Philippines to Japan though wary

St. Petersburg notes in Novoe Vremya that the United States may sell the Philippine Islands to Japan rather than defend them, arguing a far sighted motive to avoid costly distant control after war lessons. Europe favored Spain to America, but the Philippines remain contentious.

St. Petersburg Novoe Vremyn United States Philippine Japan Russia Europe Philippines

Fragmentary 1900s text on imperial cession and Asia

The fragment hints at European and Asiatic interests, mentioning England, Tadla, Indo China, and Java. It notes that cession could delay Japan’s ambitions for several years, reflecting imperial tensions and territorial considerations.

Europe England Tadla France Sven Hollang Java Japan

Officers Promoted Amid War Dispatches and Chinese Protest

London reports from Tokio state numerous promotions for service during the war including the advancement of Vise Admirals Togo and Yamamoto to admiral. In St Petersburg China protests Russia over alleged interference with Manchurian villages. Russia says only bandit-harboring natives punished.

London Tokio Togo Yammato St Petersburg China Russia Manchuria

Springfield township graduation program at Harlan M E church

The graduation exercises at Springfield township school were held Thursday evening at Harlan M E Church. The program featured a class march, invocations by Rev W E Ingalls, recitations by Dora Myers and Emma Walter, several vocal solos and duets, instrumental pieces, and a valedictory and class address. Diplomas were presented by Bapt Hos G Felger and a benediction by Rev W J Becker.

Springfield Township Harlan M. E. Church Vincent W. E. Ingalls Hing Claud Lemon Hazel Roberts Oberon Lela James Josia Eckels Cere Hazel Greenawalt Edward Hoffman HE. G. Felger Benediction We J. Becker

Road project progress and local labor changes noted

The city quarry yard shed a brief discharge of unprofitable workers, fueling rumors that all men were let go. Dr. Fledderjohann, however, said the railway line progress across all Hns branches continues and the road is being pushed toward completion as fast as possible.

Hine Girselves Hns Dr. Fledderjohann

Serious charge against driver in assault case

Walter Relue, a Bush packing company driver living on Dwengers avenue, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Huguenard on a criminal assault charge involving a sixteen year old girl from White's field. Relue, 19, declined to enter pleas, was held to circuit court under $1,000 bond, and the incident followed a party where the girl traveled with Relue and his sisters before crossing a lonely area to reach her home. The affidavit was filed by Deputy Prosecutor Underwood after the girl reported the assault. Relue is married six months and has no prior trouble.

Walter Relus Bush Packing Company Dwengers‘avenue Huguenard Denault George Ryan White's Field Geary Rélue Justice Skelton

Pupil Diplomas Awarded at Perry Township Commencement

Sixteen Perry township common school pupils received diplomas at the M. B. church in Huntertown Saturday evening. Attorney Garl Yaple delivered the class address. Felger conferred diplomas. Salutatorian Lester Garman and valedictorian Edna Andrews led a program of student orations and musical selections.

Perry Township M. B. Church Huntertown Garl Yaple Felger Lester Garman Edna Andrews Triffes Willie Swink Edith Garman Perry Barrett Ida Urbine Sylvester Warner M. T. McComb Charles H. Hartung Mabel D. Yall Edith L. Glock McComb Bunting Earl Rundles Laura Parks Grayce Martin George Hursh

Pushing Work On Road In Decatur Area

A Decatur report claimed the Springfield and Fort Wayne faction company discharged most workers on the line between Decatur and Fort Wayne. W H Fledderjohann denied the rumor, stating there are more than 100 men at work on the project.

Decatur Journal Decatur Springfield Fort Wayne W. H. Fledderjohann Journal Atntad

Democratic Call for Allen County Delegates 1904

Allen county Democrats vote in precincts on Friday June 10 1904 to elect delegates to the congressional convention. Ballots for delegates on blue paper. Delegates apportioned by 200 votes for John W Jern governor 1900 across wards and townships. Delegates meet June 17 1904 at 2 pm in Fort Wayne for nomination and business. 113 total delegates with counts for each county. Andrew A Adams district chairman. Try Sentinel want ads.

Allen County Pri Cnet John W. Jern Twelfth Congressional District Indiana Court House Fort Wayne Congress Twelfth DeKalb County Noble County Lagrange County Steuben County Whitley County Andrew A. Adams

Fourteen Die in Peoria Distillery Explosion

Peoria Illinois June reports identify two more victims Louis Sancks and Milton Crowl bringing expected death toll to fourteen. Rescue efforts continue for five bodies believed trapped in the Corning distillery ruins as health officials begin burying 3000 cattle and corroding carcasses pose health risk. Fire and explosion destroyed a massive eleven story warehouse and set adjacent structures ablaze causing $1,250,000 in losses with whisky running through streets and stock pens as crews struggle to save nearby distillery buildings.

Peoria Ill Louis Sancks Milton Crowl Corning Goroner Harper George Gebhardt Peter Lettemeyer Thomas E. Montgomery Samuel Parsons Louis Sacks Milton Growl Ernest Brown William Finley, Jr John Hobaker Frank Knoll Louis Sax Alec, Powell John Ansbee Joseph Zimmerman Tottering Walla Monarch Daniel Giese John McDonald

Honor for John Morris Jr Delegate from Indiana

John Morris Jr of Breene Morris law firm has been named by Governor Durbin as one of Indiana’s three delegates to the universal congress of lawyers in St. Louis on September 28 29 and 30. The other delegates are Merrill Moores of Indianapolis and Truman F Primer of Monticello. The selection is a high compliment and a recognition of his standing in the profession.

John Morris John Morris, Jr Breene& Morris Durbin Indiana Universal Congress of Lawyers St. Louis Merrill Moores Indianapolis Truman F. Primer Monticello Morris

Township caucus picks trustee and assessor nominees

In Washington Township Frank Young was nominated for trustee and Adolph Grosjean for assessor while James H. Aiken was named trustee for Lafayette Township. Quincy Redden and Chester Greer tied for assessor with primaries Friday to decide. An unrelated note mentions Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Dreier & Bro.

Washington Lafayette Townships Frank Young Adolph’ Grosjean Lafayette Township James H. Aiken Quincy Redden Chester Greer

Lane Brother Injured In Interurban Collision

Charles R. Lane editor of the Daily News rushed to Mt. Clemens Michigan on Sunday after his brother E. T. Lane of Anderson was badly hurt in an interurban car crash. His left arm was crushed possibly requiring amputation. The injured salesman is well known in Fort Wayne.

Charles R. Lane The Daily News Mt. Clemens Mich E. T. Lane Anderson Fort Wayny

Restorative Nervine Praised by Traveling Elder

Rev. M. D. Myers, Presiding Elder of the Tree Methodist Church, testifies that Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine cured years of nervous prostration and stomach trouble. He reports regained weight and energy despite heavy travel and preaching duties, urging others with nerve or heart ailments to try the remedy and seek the free booklet.

Dr. Miles Ophaha Miles M. D. Myers Tree Methodist Church Correctionville Dr. Miles Medical Co Elicbart Ind

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Women

The text argues that female illness harms health and beauty, claiming many cases of weakness stem from womanly diseases. It cites testimonials and a $500 reward for cures of leucorrhea, weakness, womb issues, and related problems, urging trial of Dr. Pierce’s remedies and noting Pleasant Pellets support digestion and liver function.

Dr. Pierce United States Mia Ann Quinn Trosstrer Woman's Alliible Club Go Sycamore St. Milwaukee Pierce

Four men dynamite Maumee river fish kill near Walton bridge

During a storm on a Friday evening four men used dynamite charges in a small Maumee Bayou near the Walton Avenue bridge. They fled as an irate resident arrived with shotguns. Hundreds of fish including pickerel and carp were found dead in the water. authorities say dynamiting is common in the Maumee area with little effort to catch the offenders.

Maumee Walton Avenue

Ten Years in Bed Patient Credits Foley's Kidney Cure

Oakville Indiana resident J B Gray reports ten years bedridden with kidney disease unable to move part of time. After consulting top physicians no relief, Foley's Kidney Cure is described as a godsend. Sold by Dreier and Bro.

BR. A, Gray, J. B Oakville Ind Foley Dreier & Bro

Berry crates scarce halt Louisville strawberry shipments

In Louisville and New Albany crates for shipping strawberries have run out, threatening losses for New Albany growers as the peak crop and record one day shipment of 120000 gallons risk spoilage. The season is at its height and the supply failure will end large shipments. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised for bronchial relief.

Louisville New Albany

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