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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1900

Page

10

Woman buried alive in coffin death in epileptic attack

Reports from Indiana describe Allog Guither lured to a coffin sent to Cedar Grove cemetery. The victim died after an episode of epilepsy while entombed. The sealed casket was opened the next day revealing a disheveled, distressed figure.

South Bend Tuy Guither Epis Lepey Cedar Grove

Elopes With Stepdaughter Stirred Indiana Scandal

Moncle Indiana March 7 a prominent citizen, Dichels, allegedly eloped with his stepdaughter Flor Weaver. Earlier, Dichels faced a poisoning incident and an alleged abuse case linked to meetings with Anderson, leading to a pending divorce. Weaver, sent to Indianapolis for care, reportedly faced renewed trials as authorities investigated.

Moncle Ind Wueals Dichels Art Flor Covington Sudelde Shy Bickel Tbs Miss Weaver Indianapolis Tlatas Anderson Tucanapalia

Fragmented draft outlines party tensions in early politics

A garbled historical note references Biracial or multipart factions in a regional political scene. It mentions conservative and progressive elements gathering in counties and cities, with plans for meetings in June and July and references to courts and property rights within a three-branch framework.

Murder trial shows religious sect ties in death case

The Neuenschwander Mennonites face scrutiny after a newborn dies during birth amid allegations of neglect. Mrs. Peter Newenschwanter, tied to the sect, faced a verdict by Kovoner Glark. Obstetrician Ant Blea assisted, but no physician was summoned timely. The case explores unlawful practices and delays blamed on religious beliefs.

Dewitin Kovoner Glark Peter Newaschwantor Nauenschwanider Mennonites Neuenschwander Mennonites Newenschwander Ant Blea Ammtuiis Wos Mtil Valien Oorayer Cher

Pennies for the Doles in Dekally County

Fragmentary local item notes a war era effort or appeal in Garrett town Dekally county referencing Auburn Tad and a Baltimore line. Mentions a Rand manly figure and German connection with unclear specifics and limited readable details.

Auburn Tad Garrett Dekally County Baltimore Manly

Forued Church Drives Aid for Boer War Widows

Unnotmling in 84 to their superintendent to be forwarded to the widows and explicias of the Doer war. They will mise 425 by gathering hones, ry, glass and ire, to we eet to de Boer victims of the war.

Man Found Injured by Roadside in March Incident

Tad March 8, Kako, Moore of the county found by the roadside east of the hill a draken Wied at a synthetic juries. He will probably tie. He is unable to tell how he came by this hut. His pockets were turned wrong sla put, with valuables missing.

Kako Tad Inane Moore Ths County Theelly

Saloon sweep ends temperance campaign in Lawnslify

Tod reports March 8 that the tempering movement has driven saloons from Lawnslify. The crackdown, aided by 100 townspeople, ends the era of local beer, closing a sobriety office opened a year ago.

Tod

Marriage Announcement in County Clerk Office Obstinate Details

A fragmented notice reports a marriage yesterday involving a groom with three previous marriages and mentions grandchildren and a ceremony sealed by the county clerk. The garbled text references names possibly seen as Ainley Dining and Tay Washingtons, with confusion over ages and participants. The item presents as a tiny local notice with unclear wording and partial names.

Washingtons Tay Tacon Cheatuul Lockile Mise Ainley Ison Hegis County Clerks Ofice Ayon Enna Pyrnaeey

Escape Turmoil Records Mob Attack Near Marion

Disorder erupted as a mob demanded the release of a prisoner near Marion Indiana. Deputies secretly moved the suspect to jail in Wabash for protection while neighbors protested the arrest and threats against residents. The incident included alleged intimidation and a dramatic pursuit through nearby towns, with officials reporting injuries and ongoing investigation.

Muddy Wabash flood traps boats and men near town

A flood on the Wabash River leaves boats stranded as debris and trees poke above water. A man named Wake and a girl named Nawly Yeagin- Wlay are found clinging to a roof, while others drift or are lost. The rescued man appears weak, with limited consciousness after days submerged.

Dylan Tina Tokmey Tefaland

Pythian movement in Auburn plans charity home

Knights of Pythias lodges in Auburn and nearby towns unite to build a home for orphans of deceased or incapacitated parents. A wealthy Ligon owner pledges substantial support, with Lodges across the area raising funds through a charity drive to finance the project and secure a long term future for the venture.

Auburn Ind Wareh O Knights of Pythias Lodge Hama Ligonion Huey Jon the Sear

Drowned man pulled from Wabash River near bridge pier

A 28 year old Big Four bridge crew employee named Rhea was found drowned in the Wabash River near the bridge, after being pulled from a doorway ice and away from the shipyard. The body was recovered.

Wabash Tita Big Four Bridge Gang Wabash Siour Shea

Nicotine Poisoning Strikes Mrs Reeves in Plymouth

Mrs. Reeves, wife of ex-State Senator Reeve of Plymouth City, is in a consuming stupor after tobacco poisoning. She has long used to smoking and, after a day of heavier use, remained listless for about thirty hours before partial recovery. Doctors suspect adulterated tobacco and warn she is especially vulnerable at 75 due to age.

Akbbie Reve Reeve Tus City

WANTS BILLS BEFORE DEATH

Obituary notice for Elkiiat Tad Mareh 10 in Elkhart, listing Glavl Tans as a spouse and noting she was a founder of a local paper. Describes heart disease and real estate holdings, and includes a solicitous probate appeal asking creditors to present accounts and settle claims promptly.

Elkiiat Tad Mareh Glavl Tans Judas Tyy St. Joseph Valley Am Heart Tate Jinnah Bette Elkhart Bill

Craze Prom Suffering Reports At Shik City Event

Disjointed OCR text describes a chaotic prom night in Shik City with mentions of People Poon Thi Marsh, a farmer, and a silver bonus. Fragmentary lines reference a loud scream, a two dag vat, and chaotic scenes as authorities respond to the disruption.

Poon Marsh Faemer Vvbag Sillem Weal Shik City Yenterday Woutag Hi Teaag Ang Bum

Peachant Matrimony Amid Feuding Kentucky Families

Peachant Matrimony reports a long feud between the Lam and Mellin Hoe families near Fowand county. Two years earlier two children died under disputed circumstances, and after a period of separation a couple from the rival houses sought a marriage.Authorities note renewed conflict and a later plan to wed was halted by law enforcement intervention.

Kokomo Ind Nacth Park Fowand Galtis Lamb Mellin

Couple Flees to Wed Amid Quick-Timed Raid

Relatives recall a elopement drama as a gang rush interrupts a wedding at Tyatice Morelgud. The couple escapes in a buggy to Greenlown, pursued by friends and families, with a dawn confrontation and later marriage at the bride’s relatives home.

Boer War Dispatches Signal Ongoing South African Crisis

Fragmented despatches from Lord Hubris HQ and Boer camps discuss Boer independence, British intervention, and possible moves toward Pretoria. Reports describe Germanic and British positions, reinforcements, and cautions about disintegration paths while Poplar Grove notes and Kruger’s stance remain pivotal.

Lolo Minh B Varios Juan'ters Cone Pene South Africa Lord Hubris Dili Urose Campander Poplar Grove OS Co Lee Ui Fen Free State Ron Horatio Bownboersin Monene Loturensa Marqueny Kruger Roberts Neavey Melvin Cape Tymostowne Aliwal Walt Aris Roburts Wareren Aml Koma Areliiory Pretoria Ton Redmond Hose of Commons Ireland Dylin

Found prozen to death Mishawaka paper employe

George Howe, an employee of the Mishawaka Paper Company, was found dead in a woods west of Mishawaka. Superintendent Dtee of the county infirmary reported Howe wandered away in the snow and was found partially buried, presumed dead. The entry notes March 10 as the date in Mishawaka Indiana.

Mishawaka Ind George Howe Mishawaka Paper Company Wits Unis City Dtee Howe Eeu Il Tone

NORTHERN INDIANA NOTES SUMMARY OF LOCAL EVENTS

Wily Goshen News writer Ben G Wainhead is accepted as post editor at Bly bart Tract. Brenben county prisoner Ranshurg serves pension bond under Presidentevilaid. Michigan City cop Teremiah Stoll reportedly shot himself. despondency cited. Goshen area reports patent on new cloth cleaner for multivalers, suit at DeClarente HW. Rickey of North Manchester faces Keseluski court. Died: Aloneu Boymourn, 66, South Whitely. Roads funding petitions and stone road proposals noted. Brethren conference resignations in St Joseph church. Benton County man Elisbert injured by a mill accident. survived. A weigh-in party turned tragic when a child Esther Luekie Howard died after accident. Party returned home via Plarenten, doctor aided mother’s consent.

Ben G. Wainhead Goshen News Wus Mamay Bleybart W Ranshurg Brenben Ile Teremiah Sloll Michigan City Wilton O. Clyrk Toadmiley Tov Te Goshen Liiva Agkerman Ual de Clarente HW Rickey i North Manchester Keseluski Esroult Boymourn South Wiitley Corenty Saiaen Adliliy-coanty Dornbirn Unita Brethnen Joseph Catereh Fie Mrtve Benton Eliburt County Init Ak Ghar Woostro Koschisho Wineurar Ats Milo ‘Howard Esther Luekie Olin

Londony March 0 War Office dispatch on Poplar Grove event

War Office release reports Poplar Grove vault on March 7 with Providenta Tse and Steyn present. They attempted to ently their troops but the vault was completed. Cavalry formations were unused as Beiiah artillery held.

Grigin at Peace Rumurg Funded Timers Meeting

Fragmentary OCR text indicates a meeting at Gate on February or May with five timer funding actions discussed. Names and precise places are unclear, but the fragment suggests a local civic or organizational gathering with funding decisions and possibly a meeting in a town or district described as Gate.

War Breaks Out as Forces Rally in North Luzon

A chaotic report from the Philippines describes Ghesieve of Hevele reappearing among rebels as General Young requests reinforcements. Major units including Hood and Generands Kou march toward Aparri. Rebels hold the hills near the Apar party stronghold, with a battalion moved to quell the uprising and casualties reported. General Bates returns to assess Swift engagements in Null and South Camarines, with 2,000 Maulgents said to have left the area. Prisoners describe scattered enemy columns and multiple divisions, while Spanish accounts note rifts among rebel factions in the mountains and waterways under Legast.

Main Mareh C Ttmn Young Hood Aparri Gengedl Uable Tncke Geneml Bates Parelvons Null Snd Cama Vince Wille Gneerem Grovines South Ranmarines Bates Spankah Gaiath Budds Legast

Rego by Otis Digeton Marek

Fragmented OCR text presents a court or prison related note with names Otis Digeton Marek and references to Washington and prisoners. The readable chunks mention an officer and investigations, but details are unclear. The piece seems to summarize a legal or police matter with several garbled terms and uncertain dates.

Washington

Afghanistan Leader Warns Britain and Russia

A statement from Afghanistan’s leadership warns that Russia could exploit the Transval war to threaten Afghanistan and India. The leader says Afghans favor death over slavery, pledges troops to aid Britain, and asserts Afghanistan’s resolve against Russian influence and regional subjugation.

Dunlon Magi Afghanistan Great Britain Russia MgIness Adda Bunt Busgin Afpimaistan Nony Ageretss al Islam Rissin-Asty Risain Nias India Davery Brit- Alain England

Unclear from fragmentary OCR scoring home remedy tale

An incoherent fragment describes a patient from Waet Jefercon Onto suffering months from a Rectal issue. A supposed operation is mentioned but the text states the subject cured himself using a remedy called Arnicy Slys. The source is garbled with many misspellings and lacks verifiable details.

Rentele Hamilton

General White resigns and Philippine crisis unfolds

A damaged wartime note reports General Whiteley resigning amid a broader crisis as the War Department confirms the move while key actions and proclamations surface. It cites President Truman and Aguinaldo, detailing insurgent positions and imagined actions, with the United States considering force to restore order and protect the Philippines.

Washington War Department Wickington United States

Ely's Crequili remedy for nasal catarrh

An advertisement describes Ely Brothers remedy for nasal catarrh with claimed quick relief when used through the nostrils. It warns against drying or irritating the nasal membrane and notes the price at druggists or by mail order from 58 Warren Street, New York.

Ely Crear Balin Aga Price Deuggiste

Visitor Mrs Ifimi Heads To St Towiy Then Home

Mrs 9 Ifimi of Hendricka Street visiting vrs Brown has gone to St Towiy for a whore visit before returning home in Gtneingati.

T. Brown Visting Ifimi Hendricka Street St. Towiy Gtneingati

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