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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
2
A long delayed case advances as a trial moves forward after 32 years. The report notes continued legal proceedings with reference to authorities including Governor Marshall and ongoing procurement of funds or documents. The fragment indicates formal legal action resuming after decades.
Oscar A. Baker known as Cigarette Baker, linked to attempting to bribe Indiana legislators during the 1905 cigarette law passage, is due back in New York from Europe tomorrow. Friends say he may resume his former tobacco trust agent role as Indiana’s anti cigarette law repeal nears. Governor Marshall revived a $3,000 reward after the sole witness’s death.
In Lebanon Indiana on March 30 a dynamite blast intended to blast a stump killed Ivenius Isenhour and fatally injured W Q Jones. Isenhour bent over the stump to check the fuse while his wife watched from the house.
Indianapolis attorney Henry W. Bulloch filed in Superior Court No. 3 for a perpetual injunction against State Auditor John C. Billheimer and State Treasurer Oscar Hadley, Purdue University trustees, and others to stop delivery and use of $75,000 by private agriculture groups. The complaint claims funds would flow to private corporations under the State Horticultural Society and other associations, and that state money cannot be spent by private entities. The State Board of Agriculture is named as a defendant.
Lawmakers debate the Payne tariff bill with Republicans urged to stand firm on amendments. Democratic leaders plan to press for rule limits on debate while Ways and Means hones proposed changes. Representative McCall urges Philippine independence and neutralization talks. President Taft says judicial appointments should be free from patronage and invites input on nominees.
Continued from page one, Crazy Snake agreed to surrender to local authorities after word to officers of the militia. The Chief said he never sought a fight, while Adjutant General Ganton deemed the report reliable, noting the surrender aligns with Crazy Snake's wishes to lay down arms.
General Ganton vows to keep militia on the ground to protect Indians being brought in while asserting whites can meet any emergency. He cites sensational reporting as overblown and notes only two officer‑killed deaths so far. Reinforcements move to trap Crazy Snake in wooded terrain as Oklahoma militiamen, deputies, cowboys, and farmers advance at dawn.
Leavenworth prison records recall Chitto Harjo known as Crazy Snake, starved of allotment rights during tribal lands reforms, led 1899 1900 insurrection, was captured after engagements by Fifth Cavalry, tried at Iduskogee, served two year sentence at Fort Leavenworth, released 1902, repeatedly jailed for resisting government orders.
Mrs Mary Farmer and her husband James D Farmer were executed for the Brownville New York murder of Mrs Sarah Brennan in 1908. An autopsy on Mrs Farmer found no brain lesions and her statement claimed her husband innocence while a trunk containing the victim's body was found in the Farmers home. The case drew public attention to mental condition pleas and legal appeals.
Report from Henryetta says no Indians participated in the original trouble that called out the militia. Special Attorney Woodruff and Indian Agent Kelsey found that negro outlaws at Hickory Grounds started the violence, and that Crazy Snake had a right to defend his home. Federal protection may be invoked for Indians including Crazy Snake if needed.
A description from the scene notes two well dressed men visiting a farmland property. One man wore laced alligator boots and kept a nickel watch with an Elk's head. A Woodmen's pin was on his coat lapel. The body lay in a marsh likely for about six months.
Indianapolis March 24 Bound volumes of the acts of the recent legislature will be ready for distribution next Saturday. Shipments will be sent direct from the state printer to the clerks of Indiana's ninety two counties. No distributions will be made from the secretary of state until these shipments are completed.
Springfield Ohio March 30 with the heaviest local vote Clark County voted dry by 11 majority in the county. Total vote 17831. ninety seven saloons and three breweries affected. City voted wet by 1846, but county tallies switched to dry by 118 in final precinct giving dry victory by 11. Women and children canvassed, banners flown, and saloon men celebrated. Several counties remained dry or wet amid Ohio anti-saloon agitation spanning months and counties statewide. Charles Emmons of Warsaw had Anna Kendel arrested alleging she struck him with a brick during an incident.
William Wagner a Home Telephone lineman fell twenty five feet from a tree and landed across the curbing at Maumee avenue and McCulloch street at 10 o clock Monday evening. He sustained severe bruises and a scalp wound, remaining hospitalized at St Josephs. The accident occurred as he attempted to saw limbs to permit new wires along Maumee avenue. Wagner lived on the northwest outskirts near Goshen road. Also noted Peter Fields of Goshen turning 97 on April 7 and Herman W Stults of Huntington celebrating golden wedding anniversary with the wife once a native Huntington county child plays with Miami Indians.
Mixed miscellaneous ad for Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching. Bred for utility and exhibition, described as winter layers and popular with farmers. Eggs priced $1.50 per 15 or $8 per hundred, sold by H. D. Winter of Blissfield Michigan.
In Allen County Indiana Levi Huffman et al vs Ellis F Ayers et al In the Allen Circuit Court February Term 1909 non resident defendants Ellis F Ayers Ayers wife of Ellis F Ayers unknown heirs of Ellis F Ayers and others named and unknown all non residents of Indiana. action to quiet title on real estate. defendants must appear by May 24 1909 or answer and demur. date March 31 1909.
Notice to non residents in the Allen Circuit Court February Term 1909 names Ellis F Ayers and numerous unknown heirs and spouses as defendants. The filing indicates pendency of the case, with the clerk Joseph N Mason recorded and the seal affixed.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed executor of the last will and testament of Wilhelmine Rippe late of Alien county Indiana. All persons having claims against the estate should present them for settlement. William Worker Executor.
Notice is given to creditors heirs and devisees of Mary J Bolger deceased to appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana on April 17 1909 and show cause why final settlement of the estate should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship and receive their distributive shares at that time.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Charles W Rollins deceased must appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana on accounts with the estate not yet approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. L E Wright Administrator Clerk witness date March 11 1908 H C Grabill Attorney for Estate. wky 24-31
Heirs and legatees of Wilhelmina Weseman must appear in Allen circuit court at Fort Wayne Indiana on April 11, 1909 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Adminatrix Louise Witte signs notice with clerk and attorney details.
A blaze Tuesday badly damaged the Model Steam laundry at Garrett and scorched several adjoining structures. Firefighters battled flames as smoke covered the area and investigators began assessing the scene for causes and damages.
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