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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
5
The New York Cotton Exchange suspended Daniel J. Sully & Co, the leading operator Daniel J. Sully facing a estimated loss of over 5 million dollars. Sully refused to comment and allegedly locked himself in his office. The suspension sparked a wild exchange floor scene with brokers shouting, a fight, and damaged furniture as chaos swept the exchange.
In Chicago on March 18 Sully joined the Chicago board of trade and stirred the wheat pit briefly. His grain activities reportedly carried little significance, while a 25 1 4 cent drop in Wheat occurred late trading, with liquidations for Sully's account blamed for heavy selling pressure.
Celina Ohio March 16 Republican convention of the Fourth district was unsettled with two factions Hanna and Foraker. Doors opened by Foraker faction led to clashes as they entered without tickets. Foraker delegates from Allen county blocked proceedings and later held a separate convention at the courthouse.
Indianapolis March 18. A large majority votes against a strike as the referendum passes. Total votes 165,887 with 67,373 in favor and 31,141 against the strike. Secretary Wilson says a joint sub scale committee will likely meet in Indianapolis next Monday to sign a two year scale and set up arrangements for the next period.
Tell ers completed the total vote tally and slates began canvassing with the expectation that each state's vote would be known by tomorrow. The tellers worked with energy, counting from 10 am yesterday until 10 pm, with brief luncheons, resuming at 9 am today.
Gus and Conneld Eix, east of the city, were injured when thrown from a bogey after a collision with a streetcar at about 6 1/2 o clock. They were taken to St Joseph hospital for treatment by Dr Dinnen and released to drive home later.
Daniel and Sully figure reappears as the sowing of a long marriage ends in 1588 with Catharine E. Prentiss. Six children survive from the former marriage George A Miss Mary Miss Catharine Miss Clara Miss Christina and John Houser. One brother Michael Houser of Washington township linked to Catholic Knights of America Knights of Columbus Fort Wayne and Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral arrangements not yet finalized but expected Tuesday morning.
John A. Houser a longtime Civil War veteran and prominent Fort Wayne Elks lodge steward died Friday at his home Wellastrait He was familiarly known as Caphili Houser within Catholic fraternal circles and connected with Catholic Knights of America in Fort Wayne
Washington March 18 Brigadier General Wood's nomination was confirmed by a large majority to the senate this afternoon. The vote was 45 to 16. Senators Kittredge and Scott were the only republicans who voted against Wood. Cockrell Pettus Du Bois Patterson and Clarke Ark democrats voted for him.
Captain Hanser, aged sixty seven, died following a two week illness from pneumonia. Born in Javaria Germany November 29 1838, he came to America at age seven, lived in New York, moved to Allen County, worked on a Washington township farm, and later lived in the city. He enlisted October 23 1861 in the Nineteenth United States Infantry, served three years, fought at Shiloh and Stone River, was promoted to corporal, and was twice married to Catharine Snifer.
Finanoke Virginia reports the hanging of Tenry Williams a Black man for the January 30 Shields home invasion murder and axe assault on Mrs Shields and her three year old daughter Mildred. He confessed to additional murders in Ohio and Pennsylvania and to many assaults. The state spent about 15000 on his capture trial and execution.
Washington March 18. When the house met the only appropriation bill was sent to conference the sponsor appointing Messrs. Walf Stevens and Lay Va conferers. Consideration of the post offices appropriation bill for amendment was then reduced.
In Washington on March 18 the Senate adopted Overman’s resolution requesting the Interior secretary to inform the Senate about a recently issued order enlarging the pension act of 1890 and its expected annual impact. The Senate also passed the bill authorizing the incorporation of the American Academy in Rome, then went into executive session at 1:33.
Frank B R Sallet of 1104 Summit street left for Cincinnati and is rumored to return with a bride after Easter. Miss Anna Paul entertained last evening for Misses Bertha and Lucile Drake of Sandusky Ohio. After the pedro games luncheon was served. Henry Ettelson a senior at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati will fill the pulpit at the Hebrew Temple tonight at 7 30 and tomorrow morning at 10 30.
St Joseph township Democrats held their convention Thursday afternoon. Christ Vynnerau was unanimously nominated for trustee. Michael Costello named assessor by 91 to 23 over W C Buller man. John Goegiein served as chairman as attendance remained large despite bad weather.
There was no quorum of Redeemer English Lutheran church members at the meeting to vote on establishing a parochial school. An adjourned session will be held soon to decide the matter. Mrs John Parfith returned last evening from a visit in Goshen.
Paris reports from March 18 note no confirmation of a rumored great Japanese defeat. Gazettes in St Petersburg express hope Anglo French understanding will soften Britain toward Russia and a foreign expert predicts China joining Japan could force a coalition of white powers to halt the war. He doubts Japan will seek Chinese help. A correspondent describes harsh logistics around Ping Yang, with roads hindering progress and ice transport methods noted. Russia says Korea is neutral unless it actively acts with Japan, and troops would avoid fighting Korean forces under Japanese officers, instead arresting them.
An advertised remedy named Kotiol Dyspepria Cure promises to add to the physical and strengthen the nerves blood and tissue by aiding digestion absorption and assimilation of food. Sold by Meyer Bros Co and Emanuel Ropp of Elkhart a signalman on a Lake Shore gravel train was killed Thursday morning by an engine at Waterloo.
Liege Belgium March 18 a concealed explosive device exploded near the residence of Police Commissioner Laurent. Major Papin was killed after his legs were blown off while examining the device and a policeman lost both legs. Several others were seriously wounded and thousands of windows shattered. No perpetrator identified.
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