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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1906

Page

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Robbery at Leiter Estate Bonds Stolen in Break-In

Thieves broke into the Leiter estate offices using chisels and rubber tools, seizing negotiable paper and bonds valued from 40,906 to 25,900 dollars. The break occurred after a Saturday night, with clerks discovering the scene the next day. Authorities estimate total securities taken around 17,009 dollars amid missing notes contracts and similar papers.

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Fort Wayne Fund Forwarded Proceeds Report

Fort Wayne fund proceeds totaling $4 360.24 were forwarded through various banks and sent to James Do Pankin, San Francisco finance chair. Treasurer Tilo of the Preanelirh oversaw drafts from multiple banks, confirming prior contributions by unions, lodges, and the trades hall.

San San Francisco F. R. Manat National Bank Hamilton Bank Tilo Preanelirh Pearly Every Inc Har Organization Ransy Jodges Alboast Trades” Hall Jas Wednes- Gaz Saeuze-band Hall

Pear City Hall to Fall as Abandonment Ordered

Building Commissioner Bartzen announces the abandonment of the northern wing of Pear City Hall. He warns the structure may collapse at any time. The prior county building was torn down for a new edifice, leaving the city hall unstable and cracking.

Chiengs Bartzen

Onion growers face losses in Qoiling area melee

In Qoiling vicinity onions suffered heavy ground losses with 1 MeW acres ruined as crews chased beet and onion pests. Seed costs ranged from 710 to 20 per acre while fields saw replanting as farmers worked dawn to dusk. A fire incident occurred Friday when Lynhl stave pollan set clothing ablaze harming Girhelm Broneht and two men.

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May frost hits Indiana crops in fringe areas

Reports from Indiana weather stations including Columbus, Columbus with 31 degrees and Butler with 42 show a light frost across the Hoosier State last night. Vines and early fruit suffered minor damage while cherries and strawberies drew mixed verdicts as farmers assess protection and losses.

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Frost Damage Report Across Indiana Towns

May reports from Greencastle Noblesville and surrounding towns note frost last night. Tomatoes vines beans and peach crops severely damaged in several areas while Delaware and New Albany indicate berry vines and garden crops injured but fruit shipments largely intact.

Anderson Ted Greencastle Ind Noblesville Lawranceburg New Alnanyy

Resignation of Witte Accepted in Russian Cabinet Shakeup

May 6 from St. Petersburg reports the resignation of Count Witte from the premiership. M. Durnove leaves the ministry of interior while M. Geretny-Kin moves to premier, signaling a cabinet shift by the emperor. Witte receives the Order of Alexander Nevsky and retains rank as count. Durhave becomes secretary of state while remaining in the council. The czar praises Witte’s tenure and foresees electoral institutions, noting the opposition of revolutionists.

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Remembers Absent Son and Bennett Albers Bequest

Fragmentary notice notes an absent son and the Bennett Albers bequest with eight provisions under Herma Albera. It mentions a person who left Doe and has not been heard from, a ten year return window, and multiple bequests to churches for a mass. After payments, remainder left to daughter Mary Clusselrath.

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Eagles Honor Comrades Gone Fraternal Night Tribute

The Batrolic theater hosted a Sunday memorial by the Fraternal Order of Bales Waldite for departed members. Fred L. Oral delivered the eulogy as Hon. J.M. Robinson spoke on fraternity, charity, and the order’s role in aiding families and the community. Members present included Edward Wellworth, George Moore, and others remembered from the past year.

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Scaffold Collapse Injures Fort Wayne Workers in Kendallville

May 5 in Kendallville Indiana Frank DeWitt of Fort Wayne suffered a fractured leg after a scaffolding collapse at the new Mart Boumis building. Other carpenters were bruised as planks broke and fell while workmen attempted to descend from about seventeen feet. The injured man was taken to a hospital in Fort Wayne for treatment.

Kensallville Ind Frank DeWitt Fort Wayne Fenetias Tie Tefl Lee New Mart Boumis Slesel Debe Kader Kader George A. Tess Gardiner Mr. Dawitt Fork Warne

Rural Allan county commencement at Princess rink

Commencement exercises for all Allan county rural school graduates will be held at Princess rink in the city on June 18. County Superintendent Pelaar has made no arrangements yet but has engaged Br and H Hughes, president of Nepaluy University, to deliver the principal addresses.

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New Traction Project Amid Lamed Ad Plans

Local entrepreneurs from Logansport and Wabash unite to advance a traction scheme with plans for artificial ice production at Wahaga. They seek backing from Promoters and the public, promising strong support for repurposing the Nickel Plaza railway line and inviting interested parties to participate in the effort.

Pastore Nickel Plaza Railway Logansport Wabash Wahaga

Uncle Joe Celebrates Birthday Amid House Ceremony

Washington May 7 Speaker honors mark his seventy years as lawmakers note the birthday. A hush falls as a gavel taps and a prayer references the speaker’s life and health. Minority leader opens debate on statehood bill and a separate measure on lake area charges and structures in Indiana land.

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Transportation of oil cars in future railroad rules debated

In Washington on May 7 the secretary of commerce read the tall report of the commissioner of corporations on transportation of oil cars now in public hands. Amendments proposed by Kittredge would include private cars within carrier definitions, opposed as impracticable. Debate focused on railroad liability and potential sterilization of private interests amid pending legislation.

Washington Tie Penle Glapp Wirtharmore Kittredge

Mob Rule Grips Guadeloupe in Election Turmoil

A French West Indies port, Guadeloupe, is described as under mob rule after election disturbances. American interests face looting and disruption as ships are moved to protect property. Commander W. Sutherland was ordered to deploy a warship from the San Domingo fleet to safeguard Americans.

Washington Gueesloupe Indies State Department Jarvis Bowens State Desert Navy Department Wiliam BR. H. Sutherland San Komiliga

Former Citizen Killed Himself in Daylow Home

James B. Lounsberry aged 68 a former superintendent of the N G Onle Wheel Company and longtime resident of this city died by swallowing carbolic acid at his Daylow home on Saturday The obituary notes his past roles and many friends here and says the funeral will be held Tuesday with interment at Lincolnwood cemetery Also mentions prior death of Lalinebercy about fifteen years ago and subsequent return to Chicago The report contains garbled phrases and unclear details but indicates suicide amid health concerns and personal history.

James B. Lounsberry Hatinverney Daylow Satriay N.G. Onle Wheel Company Lincenweed Cemetery Ata Lalinebercy Linjenwool Tan Wiluwer Chicago I Dayton Anna Pole Venta

Funston Tales Of Great Relief Work In San Francisco

May 4 reports from San Francisco describe relief efforts after a major disaster. General Funston calls it the largest rescue war yet, with thousands rendered homeless and sheltered in tents while ground relief crews work under difficult conditions. Outside aid includes 11,081 carloads of supplies delivered by Southern Pacific lines, with further shipments expected from Oakland and Reno. Real estate activity slows but prices hold, banks remain solvent, dividends are paid as normal, and the U.S. Mint acts as a clearing house for transfers.

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Edwin Gould Dies in Indianapolis

Edwin Gould dies in Indianapolis at age 20, a former leader and editor of a local labor paper. He addressed the Indiana Federation of Labor delegates, spoke with difficulty, yet delivered a hopeful message before death. Prof. B. H. Ken to retire as superintendent. board appoints successor.

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Toledo Capitalists Push Route Survey for Fort Wayne Road

Toledo investors and Springfield township backers begin preliminary surveys for a road from Bryan to Marion via Fort Wayne. They seek franchises and options to link Hicksville and other towns, tapping farming districts and Lake Avenue routes while facing competing plans and uncertain timetables.

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Forty Nine Confirmands At Peters Catholic Church

A class of forty nine young people will be confirmed at Peters Catholic Church next Sunday. Bishop Alerding will administer the sacrament at 8 30 a m and 7 30 p m, marking a memorable day in their lives. The list includes Amandus Kilugenherser Nicholas Kramer Peter Lauer Leonath John Stein Joseph Suelzer William Rutt Slement Getty Bernard Tengen Frank Koehl Michael Koehl Anthony Kote Theob Maties William Nybner and others among both boys and girls. The exercises conclude with a public pledge of their faith and a formal address by Q Le Ballou of Latrange.

Be Peters Catholic Church Alerding Clas Amandus Kilugenherser Nicholin Kramer Peter Lauer Leonath John Stein Joseph Suelzer Williany Rutt Slement Getty Bernard Tengen Crank Koehl Michael Koehl Anthony Kote Theob Maties William Nybner A Sho

Burst fire at Indianapolis warehouse causes $50000 loss

A major blaze in an upper floor of an Indianapolis manufacturing building caused about 50000 in damage. Fire crews fought flames from all districts as smoke hampered crews on the second floor and eight tenants reported losses. Officials urged installation of sprinkling systems in large warehouses.

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Insane mother kills daughter and herself in New York home

Mary Waters, 52, shot her daughters Agatha 17 and Ruth 15 then killed Agatha, and herself in their West 76th Street room. The father, asleep, awoke to the gunfire as Waters allegedly planned the act after earlier threats. Police began investigating motive and family disorder surrounding the tragedy.

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