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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
4
A fire sparked by defective electrical wiring gutted much of the Wisconsin State Capitol, reducing the landmark building to ruins. Investigators described extensive damage and noted the blaze started in aging wiring, prompting evacuation and protection of surrounding structures.
Madison Wis Feb 27 the Wisconsin state capitol building was nearly destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 800000 with only partial insurance as the state transitions to a state insurance system. Fire began from a defective electrical wiring and rapidly engulfed the east and west wings housing the senate and assembly chambers and multiple state departments. City and Milwaukee fire crews fought ten streams of water with the building a total loss though valuable records were safeguarded in vaults.
In Hagerstown Indiana on February 27 a horse and buggy stolen by three men who shot at Muncie police were found hitched to a tree in thick woods north of town. The animal appeared frozen after sixteen hours unblanketed with blood marks in the snow. Blood traces suggest a wounded suspect. the trio did not travel by train and likely remain nearby.
Rome City Indiana February 27 The executive board of the Island Park Assembly re elected its old officers including H G Hobbs secretary M F Owen auditor and W A Williams treasurer The Rev Leslia J Naftzger of Kokomo gave up the superintendency replaced by Dr Wilbur L Davidson of Washington DC The assembly dates July 20 to August 12 Also marriage licenses Tullus J Kamphues and Lucy Hier
Washington reports that Edwin V. Morgan, named American consul to Dalny, will not proceed until further department orders. No rush to press the matter on Russia, as the state department defers to each government's exequator rights. Meanwhile Cheshire and Davidson, named consuls to Mukden and Antung, remain on track to sail from San Francisco soon.
Central View shows fortifications being pressed by Japanese forces with heavy hammering sounds. Report references aggressive attacks and strategic positions, noting intense combat near a defended coastline.
St Petersburg reports the Bourse Gazette condemning Washington for plans to lay a Guam to Japan cable in wartime. The dispute centers on neutrality, with critics arguing any cable for trade could isolate Japan and affect the Russia war.
The dispatch discusses crippling the Russian fleet to gain troop disembarkation freedom. It notes the Russian commander guarding ships in harbor under fortress guns. Analysts doubt a Japanese landing near Port Arthur, citing shore geology and offshore fire risks. News from Vladivostok is scarce and the Vindivastole squadron’s exact location is unknown.
A telegram from Admiral Alexieff to Emperor dated February 25, likely from Malden, describes a squadron of sixteen enemy vessels approaching the fortress at about 11 this morning and opening bombardment on the cruisers Askold and Bayon. The note continues on page 10.
In Washington February 27 in district court August W Machen former rural free delivery chief and George E Lorenz former Toledo postmaster plus Diller B Groff were sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and a $10000 fine for conspiracy to defraud the government. Samuel A Groff is not yet decided and all three have appealed with bonds. The court merged counts into one offense and moved for new trials. Samuel A Groff received four days to prepare motions for a new trial.
Auburn Ind Feb 27 with the aid of Elmer Losey a Lake Sucre railroad lineman Joseph T Wade a Black man wanted at Garrett for a public safety incident was captured here in the afternoon by Detective Rule and Patrolman Petgen Wade now in custody at the police station He was picked up about four miles north of the city along the Lake Shore railroad Losey mis gave Ride On the handcar Wade admitted to firing four rounds two of which were minor injuries and one fatal blow to John Gibbons at Garrett on a dining car of the Baltimore and Ohio limited Wade and Gibbons both colored from Chicago Wade kept his escape after the shootout Gibbons died Sunday night at Garrett hospital Wade was later described as missing but expected to be captured by authorities.
Heavy selling by Armour interests, largest holder of May wheat, drove May wheat to 101 a bushel, down 3 34 cents from last night. Shorts covered, finishing near 101.08, while July option stayed firmer, closing 34 lower at 96 cents.
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