Monroeville Woman Found Dead in Bed at Home
Mrs. Caroline Geyer of Monroeville was found dead in bed at her home about 6:30 this morning. Coroner W W Barnett conducted an inquest and ruled death from paralysis of the heart with fatty degeneration and dropsy. She was fifty two, had lived in Monroeville about ten years, and is survived by a husband and several children. The issue also notes a Popular Science Monthly chapter on city trees and their health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Geyer
Monroeville
W. W. Barnett
Bicyclist narrowly avoids collision with streetcar
At the corner of Calhoun and Washington streets at noon a bicyclist slipped on a track and fell in front of southbound Hanna streetcar No 54. The motorman acted quickly to avoid a crash. The rider’s name could not be learned.
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Calhoun and
Washington Streets
Hanna Street
Convicted Arsonist Pleads For Family As He Faces Prison
James Jacobs, yesterday sentenced to one to fifteen years for arson, spoke through a prison window begging his wife Anna to return and care for their two children, seven year old Chauncy and four year old Mary. He professed innocence, tearfully insisting the truth will come out. The case may be reviewed and a new trial considered. Jacobs will be moved to Michigan City with his children in care of the board of guardians until a home is found.
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James Jacob
Sentinel
Jacobs
Anna
Tar Sentinel
Moe Iam
James Jacobs
Dave
Michigan City
Mebbing
James Jacoba
Board of Children’s Guardians
Chauncy O
Mary
Ten
Door of Hope
Jury panel drawn for April term in county court
Court notes show Soest and Stopher selecting jurors for the superior court April term including Behrman Henchen Hockemeyer Coblentz Scott Schmitley Emerick Zimmerman Crow Brunner Nahrwald and others. Civil and criminal filings include J F Schell cases and Robert Root will contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soest and
Stopher
Superior Court
Wiliam Behrman
Jefferson Township
Ernest Henchen
Washington
Frederick Hockemeyer
Madison
Ephraim Coblentz
Abolt
Samuel Scott
Monroe
George C. Schmitley
Marion
William Emerick
Perry
Samuel Zimmerman
Cedar Creek
Greenwell
Eel River
Mechanic Suffers Finger Injury at Local Shop
Dr Harley Stimen and assistant Giught operated four machines in the machinery department when an accident occurred. The index finger end was clipped off as Mr Berghorn wiped a machine. Berghorn was taken to St Joseph hospital yesterday afternoon for treatment and expected to stay until his hand heals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimen
H. J. ‘Harley
Berghorn
St. Joseph Hospital
Accidents Reported in Pittsburgh Shops Saturday Afternoon
Two accidents occurred about the same moment in Pittsburgh shops around 4:80 in the afternoon. Frederick Berghéim, long-time operator, worked near the steam punch in the bollee démant area, injuring his right hand while dealing with the gearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg
Frederick . Berghéim
Bollee Dément
First Arrest Under New Rule Grabs Huntington Man
Two squads from Marshall Mc Carty of Huntington and Superintendent Harrison of Lafayette operate under a new rule. Bill Gawn of Huntington becomes the first arrestee labeled No. 3. Huntington officers alerted Marion to detain No. 3, and Gawn was soon found and taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal McCarty
Huntington
Harrison
Lafayette
Bill Gawn
No. 3
Marion
Gawn
Baby in a Basket Left On Fox Avenue Doorstep
A baby girl was found in a basket on the doorstep of Mr and Mrs Ernest Kramer at 156 Fox avenue around 10 30 last night. A note attached stated the babe was born March 6 but no identifying details were possible. The Kramers are considering keeping the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kramer
Fox Avenue
Kramer
Mrs. J. B. Wagner Injured in Buggy Accident
Mrs. J. B. Wagner of 114 Home avenue was thrown from a buggy when her horse shied on the way home from visiting friends. She sustained a broken limb, was taken to the city by a farmer who found her in a ditch, and the fracture was reduced. She is resting as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wagner
Home Avenue
Scott County Grand Jury to Probe Lynching Case
The Scott County circuit court, under Judge Willard How, will convene next Monday to direct the grand jury to investigate the lynching of Mation Tyler. The panel is urged to pursue a thorough inquiry into the incident and its circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soormpuna
Lad
Roott County
Willard How
Grand
Mation Tyler
Poisoner Strikes Dogs Across City Surviving Owners Frustrated
Early morning rain coats streets as snow remains on roofs. Fort Wayne dog owners report multiple poisonings killing two prized canines including Skipper the terrier. Local victims urge action while authorities consider legal steps. Clara R Slocum widow of General Slocum dies in Brooklyn home. Sentinel ad urges subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei Hokari
George Loesch
George Reiter
Skipper
Fort Wayns
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Saket
Packard Music Hall
Calhoun Street
Artists of the Day
Ion Phonograph
THE
Popular Science Monthly
New York
Kaila
Sam
Petr & Max
Fort Wayne
Agenta
Jim Jacobs
J. F. Schell Company
Gould
Reese
Cleveland
Consolidated Street Railway
Sanders
Helen Lincoln
Stockbridge
Mass
H. R. Lincoln
Willimatic
N. Y
Root
E. V. Emrick
Doughman
J. F. Schell
Emrick
Appolina Gehant
Schell
Gehani
Hilli Salhani
Salin Salhani
Assyria
David Doughman
Abraham Doughman
Charles J. Romary
Clarence and
Leater A. Didier
Julian J. Didier
Jackson Valentine
Joseph Harding
Hannas
John C. Johnston
Squire Bollerman
Emmett Martin
Martin
Johnston
Ouse
Ieee
Will
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Baby IN A Basket
J. J. Wagner
Scott County
Trier
George Losch
Clara R. Slocum
Henry W. Slocum
Brooklyn
Sam, Pete & Max
Farmers Friend
Ua At
Soliday, Hite & Co
L. O. Hull
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