Lunatic with 68 caliber pistol wounds clerks in War Department
William O'Brien alias William Duffy a discharged insane soldier entered room 227 of the mail and record division and shot Robert Manning wounded above the kidneys and Arthur Wicker raising alarm Emma Saxon dodged a bullet Miss Saxon dodged a shot and Manning was mortally injured James Dawson and Lt General Adna Chaffee aided in subduing the assailant who was captured and taken to a police station after a dramatic confrontation with Charles Brandt and other clerks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William v. O'Brien
William Duffy
Sharf Pest
War Department
Mail and Record Division
Robert J. Manning
Arthur Wicker
Emma Saxton
Manning
Wicker
James J. Dawson
Chatfee
Charles Brand
Mr. Brandt
Brandt
Lt. Wicker
Miss Saxton
Dawson
O’brien
O'Brien
Ater
Sixth Cavalry
Third Artillery
Half a Score Dead in New York Horror
New York investigators including the coroner and district attorney probe the Darlington apartment hotel collapse on West 46th street. Nine bodies recovered, five missing, sixteen injured. efforts continue to remove debris as authorities seek the missing Allison Realty chief and other contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Building Department
Darlington
West 46Th Street
Croker
Fire Department
Scholer
Charles R. Allison
Allison Realty Company
Halpin
Frank Allison
Amy E. Marquitz
Manchester Avenue
St. Louis
Allison
United States Navy
Philippines
Life and strict law cure claim in old Sentinel ad
An old advertisement argues life is governed by strict law and abuse causes pain. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle quick fix for irregular living and related ailments, claiming fast restoration at Deater Bro.’s drug store.
Washington Hit by Heavy Storm Damages Town Buildings
A violent storm swept through Washington Indiana on March 3 damaging many structures. A wall at Wilson Black Street was blown out, Odd Fellows town hall toppled, Neal and Eskridge Mercantile suffered heavy damage, Hyatt hotel roof was torn, and thirty windows shattered. Residents fled to the streets fearing collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Neal & Eskridge Mercantile Company
Hyatt Hotel
Notable deaths and local notices from Wells and Noble counties
Mrs Washington Coon of Albion died suddenly on Monday aged 60. Mrs Jane Park, 92, died in Rockcreek township at her son Matthew Park’s home. Gabriel Girarda t near Ege, 90, a French native and last pioneer of Ege Catholic congregation, died. Samuel Liggett, 64, Roanoke native and Civil War veteran, died in Huntington. Robert Daniel and James Liggett of Fort Wayne are among the deceased’s brothers. Plymouth Manufacturing Co incorporated with 10000 capital. directors listed. Chester Cooper, 14, Albion, found unconscious after a fall on his way to school, possibly struck by lightning, showing hydrophobia symptoms. Mrs George Cotton of Thogsnsport amputated finger after accident at sewing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Coon
Albion
William Bardner
Columbia City
Jane Park
Wells County
Matthew Park
Rockcreek Township
Plymouth Manufacturing Company
Adam E. Wise
J. Clarence Stephens
F. H. Decox
Hiram Schafer
Andrew Eckai
John A. Palmer
J. A. Marvin
Chester Cooper
George Cotton
Thogsnsport
Gabriel Girardat
Ege
France
Noble County
Ege Catholic
Samuel Liggett
Roanoke
Huntington
Mr. Liggett
Ohio
Robert
Daniel
James Liggett
Fort Wayne
Assault on Wealthy Farmer in Logansport
Logansport Indiana reports March 3 Marion Young, a wealthy Clay County farmer, is assaulted. Details scarce but incident prompts police inquiry and potential charges as community reacts to the attack on a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Marion Young
Clay
Robber Attacks Local Official In County Township
An unknown man struck a township victim three times on the head with a sandbag in a Monday night assault. The victim, identified as Young, was later found with livestock and property sold, and police suspect robbery as the motive. The wife heard cries, and the robber fled before taking the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Post Office Scandal Sparks Senate Hearing Exchange
Washington March 8 A heated senate committee session over post office frauds featured Assistant Attorney General Robb admitting some implicated men were protected by the statute of limitations. Senator Culberson pressed about Perry Heath, and Senator Scott sought to strike Robb’s remarks as irrelevant amid partisan objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Robb
Peace Office Department
Culberson
Texas
Perry
Heath
Senator Culkerson
Mr. Robb
Wade
Scott
West Virginia
Battleships Meet in Hard Collision
Rear Admiral Barker cables from Guantanamo reporting the Missouri steam steering gear failed during passage to Pensacola. The Missouri collided with the Illinois, damaging the Illinois’s port propeller but causing only minor damage to Missouri. The Illinois is ordered to New York Navy Yard for propeller replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Addiral Barker
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Guantanzanio
Pensacola
Fla
Missouri
Illinois
Navy Yard
New York
Restraining Order Hits Laporte Water Works Officials
Laporte Indiana March 3 restraining order enjoins city officials and Laporte water supply company directors from paying interest on water bonds due last December and from drawing funds from the city treasury. Judge A C Grven of Plymouth issued the order on petition by L J Scott and others, temporarily relieving Treasurer Freese from cashing a $1 620 warrant and sparking removal threats against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Laporte Water Supply Company
L. J. Scott
A. C. Grven
Plymouth
Freese
MIMIC ROLE MADE A REALITY Louisville Actor Detained
Harry Asmus an actor in minor parts in Louisville is detained as a raving maniac from chronic dyspepsia. The attack followed his role Peter the Dyspeptic in The Girl with the Green Eyes. He had been with the cast a year and gained distinction. He vanished mentally after returning to Louisville three days ago and was taken to police headquarters as a suspected felon. Doctors doubt recovery. He is known to U S theater circles. home listed as New York but memory failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harry Asmus
Peter
Asmus
Petar
United States
New York
Haunted by wrecks leads to suicide in Redsville
Albert Reynolds a Vandalia night operator at Redsville entered a Harmony saloon on March 2 wrote a note to his grandmother and fatally shot himself. He had been haunted by wrecks near Redsville for months and his troubled mind led to the act. Reynolds was a careful railroad operator and no wrecks at Redsville were charged to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Albert Reynolds
Vandalia
Redsville
Hamony
Reynolds
Reelsville
Heelsville
Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School Advertisement
An advertisement for the Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School invites readers to train as a Telegraph Operator Clerk and Apert in. The notice lists location on the third floor at Main and Calhoun Streets in Fort Wayne Indiana and promises positions with positive guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School
Calhoun Sts
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cure for Cancer Promised by Hidden Doctor in Indiana
A vintage solicitation extols a Frome based cancer cure as simple, safe, and sure. It claims no failures or deaths and urges readers to write for testimonials and details to DR CHARLES ZIMMERMAN & CO in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zimmerman
Record-Setting Flogging Incident At Owensville School
Indianapolis reports Rev. Thomas H. Laslie, Owensville public schools principal, has achieved thirty-two thrashings this year, breaking a prior record. A troubled intermediate department faced ongoing incorrigibility, with a substitute teacher overwhelmed by pupil disruption after the regular instructor was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas H. Laslie
Owensville
Mandy
Notice Final Settlement Of Estate And Executed Punishments
Notice concerns two matters. The estate of Nannette Heilbroner is set for final settlement in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana on March 26 1904 to show cause why accounts should not be approved and heirs to prove heirship and receive shares. Executor Isador Lehman and Clerk W A Johnson sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannette Heilbroner
Allen Circuit Court
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Isador Lehman
W. A. Johnson
Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Court Case 1904
The Indiana Allen Circuit Court notices nonresident defendants in the Abe Ackerman vs David Runyan et al case that a cause exists to quiet title on real estate. Defendants must appear by April 19, 1904 or face judgment. Attorneys W. A. Johnsen and Feta Vawter certify the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Abe Ackerman
David Runyan
Allen Circuit
Helra
Henry Shorrick
Duvisoos
Legattas
Henry B Shorrick
Henry Sharrick
Henry Sherrick
Jacob Sherrick
Jacob Gherrick
Jacob B Sherrick
Hhoice
Devisees
Jacob Ghetrlos
Heiro
Deviseas
Alank
Mra
Taub Bhorrick
Sacob Bhorrick
Jacob Bhorrick
Henry Bhorrick
Honey Shirerick
Henry B
Aldraw Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Sackson
J. M
Jackson
Mary Ann Jacknans
Dovicoca
Deceatad
Conrad
Plaster
Planters
Planter
Conrat
Flaster
Devixees
Plagtar
Devonsed
Doviains
Ape Rigné
Pinkter
Decane
Gonrad
Widwer
Pinster
Danial Umstead
Daniel Umstead
Daniel Um
Honna Shersick
Hanngh Sherrlck
John GC. Cunningham
Susanna Cunning
Ham
John G. Guaningham
John O. Cunningham
John O. Gunntageham
Haire
Michael M. Reedman
Unknown Heiry
Dovigeen
Ingatess
Michael M. Readman
Hotra
Michael M Readman
Michael McRadmond
Michael McRadimond
Keals
Mishoal’ McRadmond
Michnael McRadmont
Micho al McRadmond
Michael = McRadmond
Mar Runyan
Sseeyey
Runyan
Mary Runyan
Deviseca Aml
Davisees
Melina Runyan
Isabella Runyan
Daviseas
Laura Jana Runyan
Leura Jane Runyan
John Stevens
John Stevena
John Sttavens
John F. Elison
John F. Ellison
John F. Ellisson
John F. Ellinon
George O. Ellison
George C. Ellison
George O. el
George C. Ellson
Ellison
John T. Ellicon
John T. Elliaent
John T. Ellison
John T. Eilison
John T. Liliwon
Deviresa
Deroy T. Ellison
Daroy T. Ellison
Widlow
Lerateca
Alexander
Stevens
Alexander Stevens
Davisens
Rogatoas
Indiana
Aaid
Crew Alleges Shanghaied On Nina Mutiny Charge
Sixteen crewmen of the lighthouse tender Nina in San Juan Puerto Rico claim they were shanghaied in New York last December. They say they signed payroll papers by error and consented to a year of service. They refused to sail to Pensacola for repairs and were jailed. a hearing is set for March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Duna
Porto Rico
Pensacola
New York
New Yorks
Bryan’s challenge to will sealed letter fails in court
Judge Thayer ruled in New Haven that the sealed Bennett letter constituting a $60,000 bequest to William J. Bryan and family cannot be construed as a trust within the will in this suit. The demurrer by other legatees was sustained, delaying final determination while two related actions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Thayer
William J. Bryan
Philo S.bennett
Bryan
Bennett
Bryans
Religious Education In The Home at Philadelphia Meeting
Delegates at a Religious Educational association convention in Philadelphia join a joint department session at First Baptist Church. Speakers include Ira Landrith, Richard Green Moulton, Walter L. Hervey, Caleb T. Winchester, with discussion by Herman Horna, Mary Hutcheson and Rev. Charles L. Fry on home based religious education and memory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Convention of the
Religious Educational Association
First Baptist Church
Ira Landrith
Religious Education Association
Nashville
Board of Education
New York
Caleb T. Winchester
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Herman HH. Horna
Dartmouth College
Mary E. Hutcheson
Ohio Congress of Mothers
Charles L. Fry
Indiana insurance loss ratio falls in 1903 figures
Indiana tax returns show five licensed insurers reporting an overall loss ratio of 41 percent for 1903, down from 53 percent in 1902. Details include premiums and losses for Indiana fire, out of state fire, foreign, life, and casualty companies, with Martindale interests retiring from American Central Life of Indianapolis and C. E. Dark elected vice president to direct management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Indiana Fire Companies
American Central Life of
Martindale
C. E. Dark
Money to loan on real estate or personal security
C E Pfeiffer offers loans on real estate or personal security from rooms 6-7 Bass Block. Louis Freiburger of Freiburger Hardware is confined at home with an acute rheumatism attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Louis Freiburger
The
Freiburger Hardware Company
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Lunatic
Chaffee
Tha Sentinel
Elkhart
C. G. Conn
H. B. Stephens
Harry S. Chester
Order
J. Z. Brodrick
Indiana National Bank
W. J. Gronert
Brodrick
Chester
Stephens
Indiana Bank
Hikhart
Postimaster
W. H. Anderson
Beveridge
Hinck
Congress
First National
St. Joseph Valley
Citizens’ Trust Co
Opp
Wtf
Leslie
Custain
W. A, Johnsen
Clark
FETA
Vawter
Mou
Mann
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Golden
Meyer Bros. CO
Calhoun St
W. Columbia
Pine Root Countyrup Cupes Whore
T.f.hol
LDEN
Mfr
Emlay City
U. 8
Drs J. A. & LW
Williams Managers
Klaehn & Melching
West Main Street
Fort Weyne
Lass Streets
Barnard & Miller
Exeluaria Law Printers
Chicago
Ill
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