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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1901

Page

4

Columbus Cashier in Jail Confesses to Officer

Charles A. Johnson, former officer of the Float Nationsank of Niles Michigan, was arrested in Columbus by U S Secret Service. He admitted identity as Jol ann Elliott and confessed guilt over financial schemes, claiming debt compelled him to take money. He was taken to the police station and later to federal custody.

Columbus Charles A. Johnson Orsiier Nationsank Niles Mich United States Secret Service Ofticer Horter Jolson Ligue J. A. Eriiott Secret Service Johnson Elliott Offcoy Thoms Poreter Fom Foster Johneon Dubngon Ie Palin Mapackata Lound Tahmon Michigan Wweret Service Department Toliyiscw Wim Ceytni Eliiott Baylix Nile Minh Millott Goudale Park Wali Toliscon Wallesd Colson Lilathi Detroit Nilow Ani Chile Michiigan Columbun Vad Anand Wichigan

Thief Gang Blows Safe Then Robs Train Near Memphis

Five men force a Memphis bound train crew to aid an escape after blowing open a bank safe in Mississippi. Dynamite wrecks vaults while observers flee as shock waves rattle nearby buildings. Police scramble for clues as details of the daring raid emerge.

Momphis Tenn Peitons Apan

Trainmen pursued after daring assault in swamp chase

A fragmentary report describes felonious riders forcing a felt train crew and others into a race toward a dismal swamp near Tollodintelde. Authorities offer a reward for capture as pursuit continues for a day with no sign of the suspects.

Tollo Dintelde Althiaeh

Man killed at Ceylon as train hits near rails

Sunday morning Daniel Hoskinson, a teamster for the Indiana Pipe Line Co, was found dead beside the Grand Rapids and Indiana railway at a point 34 miles south of the city. The body lay along tracks after being struck by southbound train No. 6 at 1:20 am while he attempted to reach his home from Geneva after visiting neighbors. He reportedly fell into a cattle guard and could not escape. the deceased had no children.

Rihawn Ceylon Daniel Hoskinson Grand Rapida and Indiana Geneva Wal Hs Mehans Tilway Hoskinson Haskinson Indiana Pipe Tine Company

Judge Vesey May Be Nominated for Indiana Appellate Court

March 10 Indianapolis reports Governor Durbin will soon appoint the new judge of the appellate court. Col Wilson said the appointment would not be today. Rumors center on Fort Wayne Judge W J Vesey or Auburn Judge Frank S Roby as likely choices, with Speaker Artman reportedly out of consideration.

Tudianopolia Yuna Ciont Durbfi Sery Wilson Sentinal Indianapolis Durbin W. J. Vesey Fort Wayng Tudge Frank S$. Roby Auburn Artman

Building Boom Increases Local Construction Activity

The city sees a surge in house building after a harsh winter as lumber yards and material suppliers report heavy orders. Costs rise due to higher material prices and wages, yet residents plan more construction this year. Farmers and contractors in nearby areas also engage in major projects, including a large skeleton frame near Gneglatn for Mr Biloury.

Akison Ztesa: Son Maysville Biloury Gneglatn

Government Register Attitude Cited By Commerce Bureau

A Commerce bureau states that publication does not bind government stance but notes the Lanlance and Register alignment. The message implies official weight in favor of the Register without committing the government to a position.

Commerce Department Register

Direct Tevit Shipment From Jamaica To England

Hyistel March 12 report notes the first fruit shipment of Kansas oranges from Jamaica to Bristol aboard the Amperial West India mail service vessel. The ship sailed from Hingaton Jamaica and signaled at Lundy to confirm cargo status as in good condition.

West India Hingaton Jamaica Bristol England Lundy Jalnud Kansas

Elevator Fire Destroys Wheat Elevator in Frederick Md

An early morning blaze in Frederick Maryland destroyed the Mountain City Milling elevator containing 0,000 bushels of wheat and other grain. Loss is estimated at 55,000 with partial insurance coverage. Adjacent Bout Spoke and Bending Plant suffered about 95,000 in damage. The fire’s origin is unknown.

Frederick Ithe Mountain Hiro Bout Spoke and Bending Company I. Kkivown

Local News Briefs From Springfall Township and Nearby

Local reports note cases of apitheria and polio at multiple addresses including 285 Mallivon street and 14 Qak street, with new illnesses in the city. Springffall schools closed after six and a half months as Coleman Ebrinai recovers from surgery. Various residents, including Charles Amendt of Monroe, Mich., and Gustave Uluer of Farrild avenue Livery, are connected to city events and inquiries. A German visitor to Bremen claims work near the south depot, while editor A H Rowing and others attend the Newton J Baughman funeral.

Mallivon Street Wilburt Furnay Bad Columbia Street Wean, Tarn Henry Tile Dawghlun Javoh Raul Golustia Springffall Township Coleman Ebrinai Charles Amendt Monroe Mich My. Amendt Gustave Uluer Farrild Avenue A. H. Rowing Bremien Enquirer MH. Gaver Bremen F. B. Baughwinn Ken Andvine Day Baughman W.L. Barglivan Lisbon Fred Michael Jast Tadiaun Farnbase Company Cron Chicago C. Miller Southwestern Dt Tertevert Dhanaises Milleran Boara Tyne

Rev J N Field Accepts Call to First Baptist Pastorate

Rev J N Field of Hollow, N Hullo accepts the pastorate of the First Baptist Church at Key Wayne to begin April 1 1901. He expresses gratitude for the call, pledges to devote his best years to the field, and notes the church will support him fully. Field hails from Ollie and is a graduate of Dennison University and Morgan Park Seminary.

J. M. Fleld Hullo First Baptist Church Dudge Allen Zollaes Field Nieantsa Og. Biel The Fires Baptist Church Ollie Said Dennison University Granville

May Pork Soars In Chicago Market Amid Shortage

May pork for delivery in May jumped to 4a 316.35 per barrel, rising $2.90 from the month’s start and the highest since earlier market turmoil. Traders fear tight supply with about 150000 barrels reported short, while only 50000 barrels of contract pork remain in stock.

Chicago Sherty Iey

Public Notice On Mailing and Article Preparation

Washington March 19. The public is advised of a general order issued by Hee Counsels requiring closer attention to mailing procedures and article preparation. Postmasters are instructed to delay shipments until materials are properly secured to prevent damage during transit.

Washington Maren

Tagal Leader Taken by Eighteenth United States Forces

Mani March 19 Captain Shremes of the Eighteenth United States force captures Dipeino a noted Tagal leader in Caprky Province Tahunl of Vauay Two chiefs are killed and three others, including Mocina, are wounded or missing in the operation The report notes a brief clash with casualties and captures during the pursuit a significant colonial engagement between American forces and local insurgents possibly in the Philippines era context

Mani Shremes Strhes Fieristry Hax Dipeino Caprky Tahunl Vauay Mocina

Peace negotiations report from Pekin progress

The cabinet council reported progress in peace negotiations at Pekin. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dolensne noted incidents at Tien Tan and mentioned intent Higpathés without detailing specifics.

Theeal i M. Dolensne Pekin Tien Tan

Watch Found in Nebraska Yard Claimed by Brakeman

A watch found in Lou yard at T L Post Nebraska last night has been claimed by a Nickel Pinte brakeman. He reported a satisfactory account to Superintendent Gorsdlis about how the articles came to be there.

Lou T L. Post Nebraska Gorsdlis

Scrub Pairyman and Farm Market Turmoil Chronicle

A fragmented tale reports agricultural distress and market struggles with prices, crop failures, and doomed yields. It notes a delivery wagon wreck at Testy and Galvionn streets, injuring the driver.

Nick Klug Testy Galvionn Streets

Transvaal and Orange Free State Noted as Colonies

A fragment from the Review of the World’s Commerce quotes disagreement over U S recognition of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. The State Department Register 1900 describes them as independent republics, stirring dispute about official labels and spelling from Washington to the Times.

New York United States Transvall Orange Free State State Department Register Washington Times Transvaal Republion State Department Theittani Ds Mie Wor

Evangelist Samuel Matithews Targets Ratkensider in France

In France's court evangelist Samuel Matithews files affidavits against John Ratkensider alleging tax-related violation and disturbance of a religious nesting. Meanwhile Wayne Dey Guode Co. advances plans to outfit a third flow, addressing company loneliness and seeking fixes.

Samuel Matithews Fink John Ratkensider France Wayne Dey Guode Company

Grocery firm moves to new West Columbia Street location

Notice announces transfer of Groceries from 14% Bere street to No 11 West Columbia St. and invites customers to the grand opening on Saturday March 243. OCHATGAR & GROSFLAN sign as proprietors thanking patrons and inviting continued support.

Bere Street West Columbia St Ochatgar & Grosflan Gizigag

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