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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
4
A public safety report cites a firing incident where a bullet struck Dave Rowe in the groin. Authorities detained a suspect linked to the event, with local officials stating swift action and ongoing investigation.
A mob surrounded the Draggoo residence in Awburn Indiana after George Green a Black man allegedly resisted arrest opened fire injuring a man named Rowe in the groin. Sheriff Hallaway and deputies stormed the home and Green fled slipping under a porch before later being captured. Green previously fled from a Fort Wayne hotel where he had been living.
A man identified as Maurice F. Meguviv, who vanished from the city two weeks prior, reappeared unexpectedly. The return was noted amid confusion over his abrupt departure and unclear motives for leaving.
A damaged report from Kakomo describes a haunted schoolhouse where locals report ghostly visions and strange noises. Residents cite a 13 year old child’s apparent vigil and unseen hands moving objects as evidence, while officials note no official attendance events.
Maren Meerin Wwontinent and Toma Graves sought a marriage in Winamac but a clerk refused to officiate after the wedding party gathered. The couple, amid delays and confusion, planned to marry later with local residents interrupted by the malfunctioning office.
Circulars sent by Robert Watts of Lewannet county, Birch advertise The King of Books. The fraud targets many tins of goods and appears in saloons and various questionable tents across the United States.
A Watts circular touts cheap books at two dollars each with cash required, stirring reader suspicions of illegal editions. Orders pour in from New York to San Francisco while Ohio and Pennsylvania figures threaten suits. An attorney’s opinion says Watts may not be liable, and a minister questions a copy. The Quad Government League investigated, then dropped the case and allowed Watts to proceed.
An incomplete treasury probe by experts Wallace and Botlz of Indianapolis targets a thirteen year span. The report lists misappropriations in Clarke County including county clerk A. Oppenheiz, treasurer J. L. Dui and others with amounts from $24.10 to $4,240.08. The inquiry questions legality, possible department collusion, and shared duties amid deaths and local church ties. The piece notes ongoing questioning of officeholders and a pending case against an unlicensed midwife.
A confused account describes a woman praying to Dia and a minister’s wife in Sultweil during a trance. She reportedly attempted to guide Uren to heaven but vanished after a trustworthy, single moment of connection, leaving observers puzzled about the fate and missing person.
A large sale at the TVE Store in Wabash Indiana features a target week with numerous televisions in stock. The event highlights live demonstrations and special prices, with bids reaching around 102 beads of value and cattle market references alongside daily totals estimated near 10,000 in value.
A centenarian couple Wahasiy Tut and Miele 3.et wat AVS of Marshall Wright marked a wedding anniversary yesterday at their home in Mwallington county. The pair are seventy Ave ypenrs old and are said to be parents of five children, with eight grandchildren and great grandchildren. Col. D. N Faster is at home Cian Lafayette.
Fort Wayne Journal reports Congressman Robinson’s prominent showing in Indiana Twelfth District. The piece links Robinson’s strong support with statewide and county figures, praising his accessibility, skill in national legislation, and earnest connection with voters, asserting a large anticipated victory in November.
Fragmentary OCR shows a reference to a congressman and a note from Washington about a vote or position. The readable bits imply a political endorsement or statement being relayed, with lingering names and a formal address. The fragment hints at an ongoing political communication or briefing.
The excerpt suggests a wartime campaign plan led by Shainan Nariin and allies. It notes work beginning across counties, with coordination under headquarters and secretary Tawitins. The text references invasion work, county organization, and mobilization across regions described as BeloT territories, amid broader political friction and mobilization efforts.
At Decatur Indiana workers demanded higher pay and were not met with concessions. The dispute led to strikes and replacements as two men, James Ault and another coworker, reportedly suffered severe beatings. Officials say the plant’s positions are now permanently filled. The confusion extends to local river conditions noted in the fragment.
An old-time medicine advertisement extols Miles Nervine as a cure for La Grippe and its after effects. It claims grip weakens nerves, invites bronchitis or pneumonia, and promises restoration of vitality, appetite, and strength with regular use. The testimonial cites a patient suffering in January and reports recovery after two weeks.
A boilerplate account describes a mine accident near Chicago where 400 workers were employed. A freight train collision killed several men while injuring many others. Rescue and medical teams treated the wounded as rail officials investigated the crash and its link to the mine operation.
In Nip precinct Lineghy town the Republican tally sees DERN Koko and Marely King contest the Ford Farviuelon faction amid a grave charged scene. King pleads self defense as a county primary dispute unfolds. Bartngian is described as badly tortured with an arraignment planned in the city tomorrow.
A brief death notice from Bluston reports a person identified as Kean Wluefton ending life by hanging. The March date appears garbled, but the item notes suicide with stated age and location in Calvamigtel region. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Fragmented OCR yields a local loop of Lake Township events and residents. Mentions of Lael, WES, Peter, Levi Dirkley, and Mrs Wil, with scattered references to political life, social gatherings, and youth activities at places like Flekivan and Butt Ways.
The article mentions Burton Warner as president of a local group and describes a late evening meeting. Nathan Warner is noted in connection with mail duties and a police escort is referenced. Mayer and Peochett are named in scheduling. A lawyer Friday and events on Maegh 24 are referenced with unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR text references Cooperatives, glass and alien terms with unclear names such as Inde Mardy and Teles. The readable portion hints at an operation or event involving a group, a place, and a date, but specifics are obscured. No coherent narrative or identifiable persons or organizations are confirmable.
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