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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1906

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Indiana Judiciary Bill Revisions After Committee Action

A Washington dispatch reports House Judiciary subcommittee chair Alexander rejected the Gilbert bill for not providing a grand jury for all seven Indiana sub divisions. Indiana members quickly drafted a new measure authorizing a grand jury in each district, introduced in the House before adjournment, bearing Gilbert’s name though he was unaware of the move.

Indianapolis Washington House Committee On Judiciary Representative Alexander Buffalo Alexander Indiana Gilbert Annapolis

Indiana Grand Jury Plan for Seven Districts Faces Debate

From Washington dispatch by Louis Ludlow Indianapolis reports on a federal court bill amending grand juries. Indiana would gain a grand jury in each subdivision with 108 jurors per term and 326 per year raising costs. Judge Anderson would not be reimbursed for travel expenses, a point pressed by Crumpacker but denied by the judiciary committee.

Indianapolis the Star Today Louis Ludlow Washington Indiana Judiciary Committee Alexander New York Tirrell Massachusetts Smith Kentucky Mr. Alexander Crumpacker Foster Gilbert House House Judiciary Cemiittre Anderson Fort Wayne Hammond South Bend Terre Haute Evansville New Albany Committee On Judiciary Judge Anderson

Detroit Leader George H Hopkins Dies at 64

Detroit on March 6 reports the death of George H Hopkins former department commander of the G A R Michigan who served in the war department under Secretary Alger during the Spanish American War and who was 64 years old. He was a Civil War veteran, private secretary to Governor Bagley, long time state Republican chairman, and served in the Michigan House from 1879 to 188.

Detroit Mich George H. Hopkins Department of Michigan War Department Alger Major Hopkins John J. Bagley State Republican Committee State Hous of Representatives

Forger Hank Oferloch Arrested on $100 Note Scam

Frank Oferloch, meat market operator on Spy Run Ave, was arrested by city detectives on a forgery charge. Investigators believe forged notes carry names of Valentine Ofenloch Michael Ofenloch and Dan Falls, with potential total exposure reaching $2,500 across local banks. The 40 year old, formerly respected, faced creditors and admitted using funds to outpace a rival business.

Frank Ofenloch Spy Run Ave Rule and Lenz Valentine Ofenloch Old National Bank Peter Ofenloch Michael Ofenloch Dan Falls

American Woolen Company Reports 1905 Net Sales Rise

New York March 6 Net sales for the year totaling 46 660 449 and a profit of 4 781 157 are reported by the American Woolen Company. The year ends December 30 1905 and these figures show increases over the prior year.

New York American Woolen Company

Indiana coal operators oppose wage concessions

Indiana coal operators plan to confer with Illinois peers in Chicago and with Ohio operators in Cleveland to resist any wage concessions to miners. Western Pennsylvania operators join the schedule, with Terre Haute gatherings planned for Indiana operators next Monday.

Indianapolis Indiana Chicago Ilinois Cleveland Ohio Western Pennsylvania Terre Haute

United Mine Workers Hold Indiana District Convention

Terre Haute Ind March 6 The annual convention of district No 11 United Mine Workers of America met today with 125 delegates from 170 local lodges. All bituminous coal mines in the state attend except Clay county black coal mines. Officers likely to be re elected are President O Connor Vice President Stinson and Secretary Treas Kennedy. Delegates favor leaving wage matters to President Mitchell for adjustment.

Terre Haute Ind United Mine Workers of America Clay County O'Connor Stinson Kennedy Mitchell

Grand Jury Seeks Guidance On Campaign Fund Violations

New York court records show the New York county grand jury presenting that there are reasonable grounds to believe officers or trustees of large corporations donated money to political campaign funds within the statute of limitations. The jury asks Justice O Sullivan for instruction on future action and cites a detailed factual statement that such payments can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

New York New York County Grand Jury Grand Jury Justice O'Sullivan Court of General Sessions

Pool Room Bill Stolen In State Senate Records

Kentucky representative Simmons charges that the official and all copies of his bill to suppress pool rooms have been stolen from state senate records. The house assigns a committee with authority to swear witnesses. no printed copies remain. Jacob Colter of Bucyrus, Ohio, visiting Allen County on business.

Frankfort Representative Simmons Kenton County State Senate House Jacob Colter Bucyrus, O Allen County

China Reasserts American Move Sparks Policy Tension

Pekin reports show China alarmed by antiforeign movements in American and European press and by notices of a potential U S military expedition. An edict denounces traitors who seek to sever China from friends and orders protection of foreigners. Yuan Shi Kai troops move to Chili amid local Christian threats.

Pekin America China Yuan Shi Kai Chili

Unfriendly U S China Moves Reported in Pekin

Pekin dispatch notes Chinese press major topic shows U S preparing to send a military expedition to China. Newspapers label this as unfriendly policy. New Chiang imports for 1905 reach 55 million gold, with 22 million from America and 9 million in cotton.

Pekin America United States China

Columbus to Probe Police Over Collusion Charges

Mayor Badger and City Solicitor Marshall announce an official investigation into claims that members of the Columbus police department collude with thieves and the criminal classes. The inquiry will begin Thursday. Also noted are visits by Judson Brennerman and W H Kis singer of Columbia City to the Rich hotel yesterday.

Columbus Ohio Badger Marshall Judson Brennerman W. H. Kissinger Columbia City

Sherrick Jury Proves Hard to Secure in Embezzlement Case

Indianapolis March 6. The state of Indiana against David E. Sherrick faces a difficult jury pursuit due to heavy publicity. By last night 32 jurors were excused and the defense accepted the jury, with further vetting to proceed. Prosecutor Benedict and Deputy A G Hadley conduct questioning as both sides weigh acceptable jurors. No panel at dinner adjournment.

Indianapolis State of Indiana David E. Sherrick Shoerrick C. C. Hadley

Blocked Game of the Steel Trust in Steubenville

Sensation reported in Steubenville Ohio on March 6 as the steel trust effort to seize the Pone Tin works through Labelle Iron works faces opposition. Directors hold control of Labelle while independent owners thwart a preliminary rejection to block the deal valued around a million dollars.

Steubenville Ohio Labellkg Iron Works Labelle Vlenr

Sloss Sheffield Steel Denies Change in Control

J C Maben president of Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron Company states there is no indication of a change in control and doubts United States Steel will move to gain Sloss Sheffield via John W Gates. Herman Rolf departed for Indianapolis yesterday.

Birmingham Ala J. C. Maben Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company United States Steel Corporation Sloss- Sheffield Company John W. Gates

Miss Susan B. Anthony Ill With Pneumonia in Rochester

Rochester reports Miss Susan B. Anthony, 86, seriously ill at 17 Madison Street with pneumonia after returning from Baltimore. Doctor Marsena S. Ricker says her left lung is affected, right lung clear, weakness from nausea, struggles to retain nourishment. Anthony, a noted reformer, remains under care two weeks.

Rochester N. Y Susan B. Anthony Washington Marsena S. Ricker Miss Anthony Mary B. Anthony Madison Street Baltimore Marsena Sherman-Ricker Church of Our Father Anna Shaw Roosevelt Congress

Aid Coming for Starving Japan

The Sentinel reports donations for Japanese relief totaling several amounts from multiple contributors. Noted gifts include The Sentinel itself giving 25 dollars and individual supporters such as Dr. Zimmerman 2 dollars 0 cents and Esther Jane Graham 6 dollars 0 cents.

Japan The Sentinel the Sentinel Dr. Zimmerman H. CG

Lacey Opposes German Tariff in Congress Debate

In Washington on March 6, Representative Lacey of Iowa argued against tariff concessions that would favor German markets over Britain and keep U S commerce strong at home. He cited farm, mining, and factory prosperity under the Dingley tariff and warned reformers against voting for two evils.

Washington Anthony Michalek United States Illinois Congress Elections Committee Mann Milnois Dalstell Sherman New York Lacey Iowa Great Britain Germany Towa Party of Protection

Statehood Bill Dominates Senate Action

Washington March 6 Senate session saw the statehood bill replace the army medical corps bill with Mr Long speaking in its support. Mr Clap announced a speech on railroad questions while Mr Culberson planned a Monday address. Tillman asserted the rate bill would be moved after statehood, as Warren brought up the army medical department efficiency measure with Hale opposing.

Washington Army Medical Corps Long Senate Clap Culberson Tillman Medical Department of Army Warren Hale

New Ramsey Gould War Heads for Lorain Duel

Cleveland reports an authoritative statement that George J. Gould and Joseph Ramsey Jr have chosen weapons for a railroad conflict. Lorain is cited as the scene with Ramsey linked to options on 3000 acres near Oak Point possibly for a harbor town site or steel plant. Ramsey is said to control the Lake Erie and Pittsburg right of way from Lorain to Cleveland for a Cleveland terminal.

Cleveland Ohio The News Today George J. Gould Joseph Ramsey Lorain Ramsey Oak Point Lake Erie Pittsburg

Schwab Moves East After Ill Health In Los Angeles

Charles M. Schwab former United States Steel president arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday night and left for the east last night. He was very ill at his arrival and could not rise from bed yesterday, only managing to reach his private car with great effort.

Los Angeles Calif Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation East Jonathan Club Rooms

Kentucky Senate Adopts China Bill Creating State Racing Commission

Frankfort Ky March 6 The Kentucky senate today adopted a bill to create a state racing commission to regulate tracks in the state, requiring tracks to hold at least forty racing days annually if management desires.

Frankfort Kentuck Senate China

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Hal Gilbert Federal Grand Jury Palma Havana Cuba Plaza de Armas Cabanas Weyler Hank Oferloch WOLEN Opera Kentucky Reform Law Uncle Sam Manifesta Policy Bers Sherrick Jury the Steel Trust TIN Works Trust Know Herman’ Rolf Roch Ester Bill Schwab State Racing Commission
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