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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
9
Cary J. McAllister of 45 Crawford Street Newark New Jersey visited the White House this afternoon and was arrested after declaring he intended to kill a mesmerist. A 26 year old man, he said his troubles began after being rejected by a Newark girl and he was held for mental examination.
Washington June 18 The House after routine business moves to the general deficiency appropriation bill in committee of the whole Speaker Cannon hints at adjournment sine die before July 4 to general applause. Representative Loud of California comments on postal salaries during general debate.
In Washington the Senate debated Carmack of Tennessee’s resolution directing the civil service committee to investigate the discharge of Rebecca J. Taylor from the War Department for publishing articles critical of the president. Carmack argued the civil service law was violated as the Isthmian canal bill was then laid before the Senate. Spooner followed with a lengthy defense of the Panama route plan.
Survey crews begin the northern division on the Fort Wayne to Celina route as the Fort Wayne Dayton and Cincinnati interurban project shows signs of life. Dr. George, company president, plans to visit Celina and continue toward Fort Wayne while officials await a meeting with Dayton and Decatur leaders.
During the 145th annual commencement Provost Harrison announced the endowment increase tied to Joseph Wharton, founder of the Wharton School of Finance and Economics, highlighting his lasting impact on Amance economics.
The university audience applauded as an unexpected announcement revealed a rise in the school's endowment from $200,000 to $500,000. The news came as a complete surprise to the large crowd.
A. T. Hert, supervisor of Indiana’s Jeffersonville reformatory, and Ernest P. Bicknell, new Daily News partners, arrived this week to confer with resident partner C. F. Bicknell and inspect their recently purchased property in Fort Wayne.
The S. B. Fleming company, capital 25000, filed articles in Indiana to build and operate an interurban electric line from Fort Wayne to New Haven. Founders include Stephen B. Fleming and William A. Fleming with A. B. Trentman, A. H. Dougall, and Wil liam McKinnie. James Murdock and H. C. Paul are noted investors. Prompt franchise filing follows a prior individual grant. Gable right of way nearly secured. work expected to start soon and finish within about four months after kickoff.
In Paterson New Jersey a strike of dyers helpers led to a riot. One officer Charles Robinson and a rioter were shot, others wounded as mobs attacked Bamburg Brothers and Augusta silk mill on Lawrence Street. Disorder spread but was soon quelled.
Clarence Gillespie died from a brain wound after being shot by John Haynes at a Peru saloon near the steel mill. Haynes, a Wabash resident, is jailed along with three witnesses. Gillespie had recently come from Glasgow and worked as a molder with George Markham.
The Northern Indiana Baptist Association will hold its next meeting in Hammond. J. M. Reese of Mishawaka is named president.
News from Willemstad reports a major Venezuelan revolutionary success with Generals Riera Penasoza and Sierralta leading about a thousand troops to capture La Vela de Coro, while Coro holds under siege and government forces suffer casualties. Ciudad Bolivar revolts prompt Governor Sarria to retreat toward Port Toblas as foreign cruisers position around the coast.
The son of Sheriff Stout found a well preserved skeleton four feet underground in the jail yard while searching for a rabbit burrow. The remains likely date to early nineteenth century Indian burial ground. The skeleton was placed in a box and re-interred in its original grave.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Almon G. Harshman and Miss Stella B. Drummond of this city to be solemnized at the bride’s parents home on West DeWald street Thursday June 26 at 3 o’clock p m Rev P Z Rice of South Bend will officiate Miss Clara Drummond and Miss Alta Johnson will attend the bride Harry Brady of Angola will be best man Alfred Holsworth will play the wedding march The couple will reside in Angola where Harshman teaches music at the Tri State Normal school
The marriage of Miss Laurel Louisia Fletcher and Booth Taskington occurred at 12:30 PM at the Fletcher homestead on East Ohio Street in Indianapolis. Only family members attended the private ceremony.
John W. Sale of Bluffton has purchased the interest of F. R. Cummins in the Indiana Truck Scale Company. The deal will allow the company to resume operations at Pinfton.
Active management of the business confirms the currentFort Wayne leader remains in place through July 1 and will not be removed.
Clinton R. Willson, a trusted official at Citizens Trust, became seriously ill at noon Tuesday. He was moved to Hope Hospital at 6 pm where Dr. Miles F. Porter operated for appendicitis. The hospital reports Willson is resting comfortably. his wife is hospitalized in the same building, unaware of his condition until the next morning.
Prominent automobilists and road advocates establish the New York and Chicago Road association to build a shortcut from New York to Chicago reducing the distance from 987 to 850 miles. Col. Albert A. Pope chairs, with John B. White as vice president and a plan to run from Fort Lee through New York, Ohio, Indiana to Chicago. A convention is planned for Atlantic City on July 18.
In Vincennes Indiana a mob gathered near the jail to seize William Edison held on a charge of assaulting 3 year old Irma Pfohl. Police deterred the effort and dispersed the crowd after two false fire alarms. Edison, 37, has a history including time in reform school and faces strong local hostility.
Local horsemen plan a fall race meet at Driving Park with Fort Wayne backing and a new management. The event aims to rival grand circuit meets and feature some of the nation’s fastest horses.
Washington June 19 the Senate voted 42 to 36 to adopt the Spooner amendment selecting the Panama route in the isthmian canal bill. An accompanying Fairbanks bond amendment was also approved, signaling major progress amid debate over canal strategy and financing.
In Washington on June 19 the house saw large attendance as it prepared for the opening debate on the Philippine civil government bill. At 1 o clock routine business ended and the house moved to committee of the whole with Mr Gillett of Massachusetts presiding. Mr Cooper of Wisconsin led the insular committee in an extended speech in support of the bill.
Fred Blaising, a New Haven saloonkeeper sought by two constables and a deputy sheriff, turned up calm and showed he was fined by a New Haven justice of the peace on the same charge. Judge O Rourke’s ruling may require Blaising to face Fort Wayne, as he previously argued that a lower court judgment is void without state presence at trial.
Police seek a young mail wagon driver who disappeared Wednesday. A warrant alleges he tampered with the merchandise mails in the city.
The flouring mill at Garrett that burned recently is planned to be rebuilt, signals recovery for the local industry and community.
Indianapolis business leaders consider a direct interurban rail link from Wabash to Marion to join the Union Traction lines with the Fort Wayne and Southwestern. The plan would connect Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, closing the gap between the two networks. Fort Wayne and Southwestern officials offered no definite plans, though the aim to reach Marion persists.
Emmett H McDonald owner of City Trucking Co and prominent Fort Wayne businessman was elected assistant secretary of the Fort Wayne Trust Co to succeed the late William Paul Jr. The board praised his business qualifications and he may assume duties soon while he is away in Rome City today.
Professor T L Staples of the International Business college prevented a destructive blaze at his home on De Wald and Harrison streets last Tuesday. He burned his right hand while smothering flames in the library after noting rapid fire from carpet and draperies, likely caused by a lit cigar and a dropped match.
Peter Pernot, formerly a well known resident, arrived in Fort Wayne for a short visit with old friends. He is now a prominent mining expert based in Denver and will stay only briefly.
Helena Nebel filed for divorce in superior court citing a German marriage in 1885 and long term drunkenness with desertion in March. Brigit Nebel is employed at a knitting mill and may be in Dover New Jersey. Bluffton seeks a charter for a lodge of Elks with fifty prospective members.
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