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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1904

Page

3

Europe questions US aims in war policy noted

A St Petersburg report quotes an Associated Press statement describing European leaders’ unease over US foreign policy. The unnamed quantity is Secretary Hay, whose actions are viewed as the decisive variable in whether American diplomacy renews or abandons prior positions, a situation likened to an algebraic problem.

St. Petersburg United States Associated Press Europe State Department Hay China Washington

Oil well explosion kills and injures workers near Van Buren

In Marion Indiana on March 9 a nitro glycerine blast during oil well shooting on the William Doyly farm three miles south of Van Buren killed Spencer Saxon aged twenty eight and seriously injured Edward Wood and Sandy Culbertson. Saxon’s body was mangled and his widow survives. Culbertson will recover and Wood is in serious condition.

Marion Ind William Doyly van Buren Spencer Saxon Samuel Saxon Sandy” Culbertson

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Strength and Digestion

An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as strengthening the body by digesting, assimilating, and using foods effectively. It claims the product builds up strength, is pleasant to take, and is the only digestant combination that fully digests food to energize the system. Meyer Bros Co. markets the remedy.

Meyer Bros, Co

France MANS DEFENSES In Marseille coast works under way

Paris reports orders from the War Minister lead to coast defenses readiness. About a hundred coast artillerymen have arrived at Marseilles to perfect harbor batteries. Naval mechanics are repairing island approaches and heavy ordnance drills are active at Marseilles and elsewhere. Officials stress preparedness rather than significance.

Paris Andreactive Marseilles

Widow in Owingsville case linked to estate dispute

Mrs J Taylor Allington of Blue Banks is arrested in Rowan County Kentucky on a complaint by her stepson William Allington and released on bond pending coroner's inquiry. The marriage to Dr Allington followed by his suicide is questioned by his children who allege drugging. Allington asserts innocence and claims the dispute stems from the estate settlement.

Cincinnati Ohio the Times Star Owingsville J. Taylor Alington Blue Banks Rowan County Willian Allington Allington

Hustonville Marshal and Deputy Arrested in Killing

Hustonville marshal W H Lair and deputy William Huston are in custody in Ohio on a charge of killing Ansel Wilson near Hustonville. Wilson allegedly resisted after a horse theft accusation, and Lair reportedly shot him during the attempted escape.

Ginsinnali Ohio Thes-Star Somerset W. H. Lair Hustonville William Huston Ansel Wilson Wilson Lair Fuston

Indiana Master Plumbers Meet in Executive Session

Indiana master plumbers convene in executive session to push for a bill requiring systematic plumbing. A. E. Woerkhoff of Lafayette is a leading candidate for association presidency. The next meeting is expected in Evansville.

Terry Haute Indiana A. E. Woerkhoff Lafayette Association Evansville

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Lung Healing

A vintage ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for inflamed lungs preventing pneumonia and consumption. It claims the remedy clears a hard cold settled on the lungs and notes Dreier & Bro. as sellers.

Foley Dreier & Bro

British diplomat Lord Augustus Loftus dies in London

London reports the death of Lord Augustus Loftus former British ambassador to Berlin and St Petersburg. Born 1817 his death marks the loss of a long serving diplomat with postings in major capitals.

London Lord Augustus Loftus Berlin St. Petersburg

Mrs Dye Shielded by Iowa Laws in Poison Candies Case

Mrs Sherman Dye, accused of mailing poisoned candy to Miss Rena Nelson of Pierre S D, was released after habeas corpus proceedings. Judge Whitaker followed Governor Cummins in the requisition ruling. Dye will not be molested while outside South Dakota. Miss Nelson's death looms as a murder charge.

Boone Iowa Sherman Dye Rena Welson Fierre S. D Whitaker Cummins

Governor rules against extraditing Boone woman

Des Moines reports Governor Cummins cannot extradite Mrs. Sherman Dye of Boone to South Dakota for the murder of Rene Nelson. The decision, advised by Attorney General Mullan, holds the federal rule requires the accused to have fled a state where the crime occurred, which did not happen here. The jailed Dye will be released pending further action or statute changes.

Des Moines Cummins Sherman Dye Boone South Dakota Rene Nelson Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court

Miss Nelson dies from poisoned candy in Boone Iowa

Mrs Sherman Dye denies writing threatening letters to Miss Rena Nelson while an inquest begins after Nelson di es from poison in candy sent from Boone Iowa The post mortem shows undoubted traces of poison as witnesses include Dr Clark J H Zechman and FE S Williams The jury will hear physicians who performed the examination.

Boone, Lown Sherman Dye Rena Nelson Pierre Dye Nelson Iowa Miss Nelson Boone Post Office

Northern Indiana Obituaries and Local News

In Huntington Elizabeth Zahn 82 dies Tuesday. At Valparaiso poor farm William Campbell 87 is dead. Berne Witness prints Bunyan in Cheyenne for missionary use. Huntington man injured when tree splinter penetrates back. Columbia City resident Joseph Hyre 63 found dead from heart neuralgia. Goshen Interurban seeks new franchise. nine months to start construction. Studebaker seeks protection for marks in commerce. Comstock found in Jacksonville after Huntington exit. depositions planned.

Elizabeth Zahn Huntington Reformed Church William Campbell Valparaiso Bunyan Berne Witness Joseph Fheister Huntingston Joseph Hyre Columbia City Fort Wayne Jacksonville Florida Comstock

Remarkable Pneumonia Case Aids Recovery

Gertrude E Fenner of Marien Indiana was deeply affected by a persistent lung infection. She credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing the cough strengthening her lungs and restoring her weight from 143 to 2 pounds to normal. Four bottles finished the cure. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.

Mia Gertrude E. Fenner Marien Ind Meyer Bros. Co

Will Inspect Prisons in Asiatic Turkey

Dr Thorn of the American mission in Mardsen is appointed by the force to inspect prisons at Dimbelkir and organize medical treatment for prisoners. This follows complaints by Sir Nicholas Q O'Connor the British ambassador about conditions of sane Bulgarians confined at Diarbekir.

Constantinople Marth Thorn Mardsen Turkey Asia Dimbelkir Nicholas Q O’connor Diarbekir

A Boy's Wild Ride for Life and Dr King's Dis covery

A Leesville Indiana boy's family feared death as he rode 16 miles to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. W H Brown endured asthma but found instant relief and later sleep soundly. The note claims cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs and grip with guaranteed bottles and trial samples at a local drug store.

Dreier & Bro

Fort Wayne Opens Season May 14 With Road Schedule

Central league directors approve the Schmidt schedule. Fort Wayne will start April 26 at Evansville, then four games in Terre Haute and Wheel ing, with a 16-game road stretch before the home opener versus Wheelin. Season pacing includes holidays and several road-heavy blocks for Fort Wayne, South Bend, Grand Rapids, and Marion.

South Bend Central League H. F. Schmidt Terre Haute Fort Wayne Evansville Mautner Wheeling Dayton Grand Rapids Marlon

Central baseball league schedule set by H F Schmidt

The Central baseball league schedule, prepared by H F Schmidt of Terre Haute, shows average mileage of 5313 miles per club with Fort Wayne lowest and Terre Haute highest. It notes about 1100 dollars in railroad fare per club and twenty Sundays, with each club playing ten Sunday games at home and ten away.

Terre Haute Ind H. F. Schmidt Fort Wayne Evansville Grand Rapids South Bend Marion Wheeling Dayton Marlon

Umpire Appointments Set for Central League Season

In South Bend March 9 officials announced John McWatters and Charles J Peters of Chicago and Howard Lieweleyn of Cleveland named as umpires with a fourth yet to be appointed The league keeps twelve men on the field including a playing manager and a $1200 salary list despite no increase in salaries or playing limits

South Bend Ind Bement John McWatters Charles J. Peters Chicago Howard Lieweleyn Cleveland

Port Wayne and Southwestern Railroad mortgage filed

The Port Wayne and Southwestern Railroad company filed a $2,090,000 mortgage with Marion Trust Co to issue 2,000 bonds of $1,000 at 5 percent. The line would run Indianapolis to Fort Wayne through Marion Hamilton Madison Grant Huntington Wells and Allen counties. Directors approved the property pledge at a January 4 meeting. W. N. Eambert is president and L. A. Smart secretary. The steam railroad aims to connect Indianapolis Fort Wayne Toledo and Kansas City.

Indianapolis Port Wayne and Southwestern Railroad Company Marion Trust Company County Recorder’s Fort Wayne Marion Hamilton Madison Grant Huntington Wells and Allen W. N. Eambert L. A. Smart New Railroad Company Nebraska District Lake Iile

Home Cure for Consumption Promises Complete Recovery

Dr Charles Immerman claims a proven home treatment for consumption that cures every case where vitality remains. He says he has saved many lives in Fort Wayne and beyond and now offers further information to readers in the United States and Europe.

Charles Immerman Vert Wayne United States Charles Zimmerman & Co Fort Wayne Indiana

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds

The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles pneumonia and Jagrippe Sold by Dreier and Bro

Dreier & Bro

Citizens' Trust Co. deposit offer near post office

An old notice promotes depositing money with Citizens' Trust Co. located opposite the post office. It cites $400,000 in security for depositors.

Citizens’ Trust Co Postoffice

Marriage Licenses and Medical Ad Copy from Foley’s Ad

Ione C. Driver and Mary L. Pfeiffer obtain marriage licenses as Carl Wiseley and Catherine Blea report ties. Foley's Kidney Cure ad claims to restore kidneys and bladder health. Dreter & Bro. sells the product.

Ione C. Driver Mary L. Pfeiffer Carl Wiseley Catherine &. Blea

Indiana Editors Meet Opens Bloomington Banquet Evening

Bloomington Indiana March 9 Members of the Southern Indiana Editorial association gather for their annual meeting with nearly one hundred guests in attendance including editors and many wives. The city hosts the event as the annual banquet is held tonight with business meetings to follow.

Bloomington Ind Southern Indiana Editorial Association

Witch Hazel Salve by DeWitt Co Authentically Sold

The name Witch Hazel is abused and many counterfeits exist. DeWitt & Co Chicago inventors of the genuine Witch Hazel Salve warn buyers to look for the E. 0. DeWitt & Co label on the box for a certain cure. Meyer sells it.

C. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt & Co Meyer Bros. Co

Presidential reshuffle sends Barratt to Panama post

The president orders John Barratt moved from Argentina to Panama A. W. Beaupre shifts from Colombia to Argentina to succeed Barratt W. W. Russell moves from Panama to Colombia in the ministerial reshuffle at the embassy posts.

Washington John Barratt Panama W. W. Russell Colombia Arthur W. Beaupre Argentine Barrett

Fearful Odds Against Him. Bedridden Veteran Finds Recovery

An ailing Versailles Ohio veteran J. J. Haves suffered kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters and soon regained strength. He now proclaims a path to full recovery. The medicine is touted as best for liver and kidney issues and stomach and bowel troubles. Priced at 50 cents, with guarantees from the druggists.

J. J. Havens Versailles Dreier & Iro Aingzists

Musicians Modify Laws On Army Navy Band Members

The Musical Protective union adopted an amendment to its constitution detailing status for members attached to army and navy banks. Enlisted members may remain until their term ends, but re enlistment results in expulsion.

New York The Musical Trotective Union

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