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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
7
Doston February 27 United States court decides in Bell Telephone vs National Telephone and Century Telephony that Bell's patent claim is not invalid. The ruling rejects delay and confirms the patent's status though appeal will shift to United States Supreme Court consideration.
The Sentinel reports Judge Taylor’s remarks on a patent case involving the Bell Telephone Company and Thomas A. Edison era microphone claims. The opinion discusses infringement suspicions, the patent’s expiration timing, and potential impacts on independent telephone manufacturers and court appeals.
Mr. Sale, linked with National and other independent lines in Indiana, received the secretary decision today from a principal attorney in the case. He appears highly qualified for the outcome of the protracted litigation and does not expect the Bell company to appeal.
A widow named BRGKE BOTHans, while walking near Johnstrvst, slipped on ice Tuesday afternoon and broke both arms. She was assisted home by several witnesses including Tay A. J Tesla who attended immediate aid.
Newspaper item reports Poggs, once employed locally, attacked Welch in Chicago, then fled toward Warsaw. Welch believes someone is after him, with mental strain and fear of danger. Authorities in Chicago and Warsaw investigated. status of charges or actions unclear.
An OCR fragment from Yowngstown Ohio dated February twenty seven mentions robbers, pursuit, and towns Gandeld and Salem. The readable text is garbled with many misspellings and missing context, showing a chase or attempted robbery near local areas.
In Philadelphia Judge Thayer sentences defendants for kidnapping and abducting a minor to extort money and obtain a belt, with the verdict and penalties set for the first degree crime. The decision emphasizes punishment for the planned ransom and illicit activity.
Rillel, a native of New Bedford, Massachusetts, shot his wife with a revolver and then killed himself in Savannah. Authorities say the act followed mental strain and temporary insanity, with neighbors noting his recent distress and support from friends.
Pekin crowd of about 10 000 witnessed the beheadings of Chik Biu and Biu Chong Fu amid foreign officials and wary ministers. The article notes mixed reactions, with calls for humane methods and protests by officials and various national representatives, highlighting tax and governance issues discussed by the conferees and ongoing political tension.
Approved at Berlin the function discusses limiting foreign powers in China. Bayon Von Wighthotten and Ambassador White figures weigh in after a full discussion of the American declaration. the agreement is to take necessary land only for diplomatic purposes and to secure a cordial acceptance.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a revenue reduction pact under debate in Washington with mentions of pots on tobacco medicine and other items. It references repealing a tax on Usuraicn poliglen and notes retained provisions, but the passage is garbled and offers no clear decision or outcome.
Feven year old Brant is missing after a journey from a farm and market garden area on New Traven road. His parents, Schnster and West, beg for help as authorities search nearby neighborhoods while tracing a possible route to the last seen location. Family members describe Brant as well known in the Mint neighborhood and note his age and appearance. Local investigators report no clear trace despite extensive inquiries and surveillance of nearby houses.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Mantle and Fos fighting insurgent strongholds across Bix land with 65 persons involved. Reports mention Captain Gage and a Twenty final veydanenrt, plus operations near Muccuit lip and Polo Island, with entities tied to Gar tyra and Onewninn under investigation and aggressive prosecutions.
An aging newspaper fragment reports an official denial regarding an alleged interview with Mvexicent. The text is garbled but mentions a Guardian, a president, and assorted medical and drugstore items. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A chaotic Washington dispatch by Walter Wellman outlines bitter partisan clashes over Cuba and the Philippines. Pettigrew and Morgue are cited amid charges of executive manipulation and Democratic resistance as Congress eyes late-session maneuvers and potential coercive tactics.
A local man, closely related to Growl, reports a weeks long smallpox scare at Fatwield Avenue. He describes illness in a family member and requests treatment, but notes no medical care available and restrictions on movement. A doctor is contacted and the situation described as urgent.
Fragmentary OCR lines reference Castoria and a Wayne township meeting with doctors Rega lor, debitling, Enelon and a division into third and second seats. The readable items mention sale and attendance by Jehan Behillinge and William Enslen, within a poorly legible township context.
Indications point to a possible clash between Mieterteh Syndicate and Dieterich Interests as Fort Wayne Southwestern pursues a Wabash Valley rail corridor from Fort Wayne to Logansport Lafayette and Wayne cities. Dieterich representatives pressured Huntington residents while Fort Wayne’s bid seeks options on land and rights of way, with council delaying action pending franchise terms and routes.
East Washington Street resident William Pattnad travels to Covington Kentucky after the death of Henry Pottnoi a brother. Pottnoi was sixty seven and a miller by trade who had often visited this city.
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