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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1904

Page

2

Indiana Building Dedicated at World’s Fair in St Louis

The Indiana building at the World’s Fair Grounds in St Louis was formally dedicated this afternoon. The structure was lavishly decorated with 5000 roses and drew a large crowd of prominent citizens and Indiana expatriates from across the country. A parade from the administration building to the Indiana building was watched by thousands with the Culver black horse troop and Yeadals as guard of honor. Lieutenant Governor Gilbert spoke.

St. Louis Indiana Building St. Louis Indiana Colony Culver Black Horse Guard of Honor Gilbert

Opening of the Lafayette building. remarks by officials

The brief ceremony began with an invocation by Rev Dr W D Cole of Lafayette. President Francis delivered the welcome as the ToHona building was handed over by Vice President Henry W Marshall for the people who funded it. Marshall recalled Indiana’s early status under a mild king as he transferred the portal to the state. Gilbert addressed the assembly on knowledge gained through the senses, noting libraries and public education as modern progress, with emphasis on sight and reading.

W. D. Cole Lafayette Francis Henry W. Marshall Marshall ToHona Indiana St. Louis Durbin America England Germany Ife Union Hardy Pioneera Nfe Atlantic States Palace of Education Thia Wan Erary Beath

Indiana's Palace of Education Dedication Stirs State Pride

A thunderous dedication at the Indiana Palace of Education celebrates progress in industry, arts, and schools. Speakers praise Hoosier heritage, the state’s free schools, and the building as a symbol of intelligence, progress, and civic duty, delayed briefly by a midday rain. The Missouri building was likewise dedicated today.

Indiana Lfe Missouri

Death of AO U W leader in Battle Creek

Supreme Master Workman William H. Miller of the Ancient Order of United Workmen died in a Battle Creek sanitarium after several weeks illness from kidney trouble. He was sixty one. The remains will be taken to St. Louis today.

William H. Miller Order of United Workman St. Louis

Lightning Kills Three Children in Indiana Storm

In Boonville Indiana a lightning bolt struck the Gen try home near Tennyson killing John Gentry Jr age fourteen Pat Gentry ten and a two year old baby. Father John Sr mother and two other children were injured as the house burned and nearby structures suffered damage. The father is unconscious and not expected to live.

Boonville Ind John Gentry Tennyson Pat Gentry Maude Gentry Orta Gentry

Electric Bitters Promises Quick Stomach and Kidney Relief

Revolt warning aside, Electric Bitters is advertised to cure nervousness insomnia or stomach upset by toning the stomach aiding the kidneys and bowels and cleansing the blood. The ad claims it benefits run-down systems and offers a 50 cent price with a money back satisfaction guarantee by Draler & Bro druggists.

Draler & Bro

Women summoned as Schafer murder case deepens

Bedford Ind June 3 increased activity surrounds the grand jury as new subpoenas issue for three Bedford women and for Dr Cullop of Indianapolis in the Schafer murder inquiry. Miss Dobbins recounts a Terre Haute incident impacting Miss Schafer’s social ties. A subpoena follows for a Terra Haute man. An anonymous letter from Pana Ill alleges a hired party was involved without naming the second shooter.

Bedford Ind Grand Jury Schafer Smith Harrodsburg Cullop Indianapolis Indianapolis On Whom Miss Schafer's Roommate, Misa Love Madge Dobbins Lulu Hoppingartner Miss Love Miss Dobbins Miss Schafer Terre Haute Indigma State Normal School Miss Bohafer Ham Strout Brooks & Carter Charles King Paoli King Hull & Dorsey Pana Ill

Deed Involving Blood Stained Garb Found After Kidnapping

Officers searched Bustard's cave after two men altered clothing at the site leaving blood stained apparel. Mrs Kate Jones corroborated James Richards testimony and identified a person seen near the alley where Miss Schafer was dragged at about 6 25 on Jan 21 the night of her death.

Bustard’s Cave Kate Jones James ‘Richards

Subpoenas in Schafer murder case reach Indianapolis figures

In Indianapolis on June 3 Dr. W B Fletcher and Dr. Mary Cullop were subpoenaed to testify in the Bedford Schafer murder case. Fletcher notes that Olin Bundy died from worry over the case and Bundy believed a woman killed the girl. Cullop may reveal why Eva Love visited her last January and whether she will shield anyone. Bedford officials predict more arrests within ten days and promise further sensational developments.

Indianapolis Ind W. B. Fletcher Mary Cullop Schafer Bedford Bletcher Olin Bundy Bundy Cullop Eva Love

SEEK GILLESPIE'S RELEASE INDIANA JUDGE HANDS

Lawrenceburg Indiana June 3 Proceedings seek the release of James Gillespie Myron Barbour his wife Carrie and Mrs Belle Seward from bond Judge Downey holds court and receives a writ of habeas corpus The defense argues jeopardy was violated re opening the jury and re swearing a new panel If denied the case may go to the Indiana Supreme Court in Indianapolis

Lawrenceburg Ind James Gillespie Myron Barbour Carrie Belle Seward Bond Downey Coles Cynthia

DeKalb Republican Ticket Filed In DeKalb County

St Joe Ind June 3 Special The republicans of DeKalb county filed the ticket for the coming election Representative H W Mountz Garrett Recorder Geo W Crooks Wia terloo Treasurer Dinson O Brownson Newvilla Clerk Geo W Henderson Concord Shei W Reed Auburn Surveyor J J Eakright Butler Crooks and Thomay tied on the first ballot for recorder but Crooks won on the second ballot Resolutions called for closer scrutiny of state banks and stricter laws for punishing corrupt bank officers.

St Joe Ind DeKalb County H. W. Mountz Garrett Geo. W. Crooks Wiaterloo Dinson Brownson Newvilla Geo. W. Henderson Concord Shei W. Reed Auburn J. J. Eakright Butler Crooks Thomay Recorder

Deneen Nominated for Illinois Governor at Convention

At the Illinois Republican state convention in Springfield Charles S. Deneen of Chicago was nominated for governor on the seventy-ninth ballot after a withdrawing agreement among Yates Hamlin and Sherman to back Deneen. Yates withdrew his candidacy and Deneen secured 752 votes to clinch the nomination, with the roll call completed by 3 p.m.

Chicago Illinois Springfield Charles Deneen Tulinoia Yates Hamlin Sherman Denean Lowden C. F. Berry Hancock J. H. Burke Eneen C. E. Snively Denten Hamlin Amd Warner Pierce Yate Clinois Charles 5 McDonough County Dencen Cannon Doeneen

Murderer Berg Executes in Ohio Death Chair

Colu mbus Ohio June 3 Carl Berg sentenced for the 1903 Geuford murder at Wauseon Ohio was electrocuted at 12 05 am Berg faced death bravely four minutes from cell to death pronouncement He admitted sin and claimed to have prayed with God Berg and Bannister robbed tramps aboard a freight car near Butler Indiana before reaching Wauseon Police captured Berg Bannister escaped Berg's stepfather Carl Lund Minneapolis described as a respected Norwegian who tried to save him

Columbus Ohio Carl Berg John Geuford Wauseon Ohio Penitentiary Berg Bam Bannister Bannister Butler Ind Wm. McFarlan Chicago John Gueford Gueford Carl Lund Minneapolis

Charles Saylor Ends Life by Shooting in Omaha

Charles L Saylor formerly of this city ended his life with a bullet in Omaha Nebraska on Thursday afternoon amid nervous trouble from a long illness. He was forty eight, leaving a wife and four children Howard Margaret Mildred and Pauline. Mrs Saylor was Bertha Harrison formerly and he was connected with Armour Co as Omaha branch manager for five years. The tragedy occurred shortly before his planned trip to an Ohio sanitarium for treatment.

Charles L. Saylor Omaha Neb Devonsed Howard Margaret Mildred Pauline Harvey Crane George Saylor Saylor Fort Wayne Armour & Co Ohio Chicago

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

A distressed horse runs wild through the street causing numerous daily accidents as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for quick relief. The ad touts burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles fading swiftly under its soothing effect, 25 cents at Dreier & Bro.’s drug store.

Bucklen Dreier & Bro

Money to Loan and Local Notices

Co E Pfeffer offers real estate and personal security loans. Ashing at Clear Lake yields fine catches by W H Bohn and Dick Meyer. Pinesalve advertised as a poultice. claims to draw burn heat and heal without scar. Sold by Mayor Bros Co and A C Gocke.

Co. E. Pfeffer Bass Block W. H. Bohn Dick Meyer Clear Lake Mayor Bros. Co A. Cg, Gocke

Wells Corners Train Crash Kills Six Injures Dozen

At Wells Corners near Norwalk Ohio an eastbound electric passenger car collided with a westbound package freight car. Six men and one unidentified person killed, more than a dozen injured including Wm Fletcher East Norwalk and Myrtle Nagle Cleveland. Investigators seek cause and hospital care extended.

Norwalk Lake Shore Electric Railroad Wells Corners Charles Peck Lorain A. W. W. Sherwood Garreteon D. Neil Sullivan Interstate Commatren Commission Binghamton N.Y Clarence Ketcham Realph Williams Indianapolis Ind George Judd Taylor Alliance Steve Watergo Frank Sbling Cleveland Here Burny Gertrude Miller Louise 0. Miller Moore Laks Shore Electric George EB. Janeson Cleveland M. McDonald D. C. King Fremont D. Hawkins Milla Besbe Fletcher East Norwalk O. H. Otto Byria Ira W. BE Enalgn Toledo Seyers Myrtle Nagle George Sturgeon Nwot Nhar St. Charles Hotel Stressar Fremont Ay Stout Lake Shora Electric Williams Missouri Street Muncie Watergo New London

Three Smallpox Cases Reported in Grabill Area

Deputy health officer reports three smallpox cases instead of one in Grabill area. Patients are Lloyd Hursch and Doc Hursch who run Grabill and Hurachtown saloons, and a man named White. All cases quarantined and a special health officer appointed to enforce quarantine.

the Sentinel Grabill Lloyd Hursch Hurachtown White

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wouana Hoosier N. W. Gilbert Mr. Marshall AO. U. W W. H. Miller Battle Creek, Mich The Ancient Order of United Workmen Subporna Seek Gillespie Dekalb Tary the Sentinel Tramp Charles Saylor Omaha, Neb Amela Furnice
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