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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1913

Page

13

Wreck at Adams Station Explodes Gas Cars In Flame Toll

A freight wreck east of Fort Wayne near Adams Station burns twenty one cars loaded with merchandise and cattle. The blast and fire overwhelm the scene delaying official loss estimates as investigations consider a faulty air tank valve and hot box as possible causes.

Pennsylvania Railroad Adams Station Fort Warne Betwee Erolom Wiliam Kofiderberg WF. Torper Denisvivania Gaskins Joseph MN. Gaskins Ospark Woehil Het Journal Pocomdd Gary Baanan

Unclear Claim Filed Against School Board in Michigan Case

A man identifies as Andrew Thoskenbrusel claims the Fontes inane of the city schools caused injuries by disciplining a student, seeking compensation from the school board. The case is filed with the state workers compensation board and will be investigated.

Mich Mey Andrew Thoskenbrusel Ae Fontes Inane Rand Flapids Dws Sate Ouybistrish Accident Board Soekenbruseh Sehebay Iim Mo O

Matrimonial scheme by Fort Wayne humane officer exposed

Louis C Sehlandcroff, Fort Wayne humane officer, seeks a widow with a daughter 16 to 18 for a Rome City marriage proposal. A letter from J L Whitbeck of Rome City offers a widower with an income and a furnished home in exchange for a virtuous wife and daughter, with the mother to receive property if the match proves satisfactory.

Louis C. Sehlandcroff Fort Wayne Ile Rome City JL. W. Whitbeck Wother

Indiana church faces social crisis in city and country

Bloomington pastor Joseph Todd in his Indiana Christian Missionary Association address warns rise of urban and rural life problems endangers the church. He urges the state convention to form a social service commission and call for skilled leaders to guide Kingdom work across cities and farms.

Indianapolis Joseph Co ‘Todd Bloomington Indiana Christian Missionary Association Wodd Social and Rural Life Commission Todd Commission On Social Service Erurch Kingdom of God Assemblies of the Church

Wilson declines to commit on tariff amendments

President Wilson resists pledging on minor tariff bill changes as Democrats push edits. Secretary Redfield reports a half hour talk with the president and notes that accepting some changes could trigger demands to reopen other schedules. He cites manufacturers requesting an inquiry into wages and industrial conditions tied to the tariff bill.

Washington May Wilson Redfield Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce

Warnings of Sabotage as Paterson Trains Face Threats

Reports describe threats and attempted wrecks targeting the Paterson Cincinnati Street Railway line amid labor tensions. Two men were arrested but the conductor could not identify them while authorities consider militia as a possibility. The industrial workers leader Patrick Quindan faces trial for inciting a strike as police and detectives bolster railroad security.

Paterson Greve Crain BS N.Y Paso Vrainneu Patrick Duinlen Industrial Workers of the World Mporting Adaba Patrick Quindan

Appointment List At Evansville Event Mentioned

A series of names including Miss Paddis and Mrs ESP Martin were read at a gathering in Evansville. The event, appointed by President Cloke, featured several named attendees from Lafayette Fort Wayne and Hillingten.

Tiyst Teagan el Dion Tirfena Tinihif Alors Coperes Atel Picpead Tod Paul Py Banersonritv Miss Paddis Styer

New Bureau Chief as Alarm Clock

Muddled article describes Dr Joseph A Tieimes at the Culled Stites whose arrival awakens ministers and doorkeepers to new duties. The piece hints at reform and increased activity across departments with quotes and chaotic phrasing about nervous staff and sharp reminders of change.

Washington Joseph A. Tieimes Ehiev Haven of Mines Tor Feny Anenish Venes Patimes

Confused Text From An OCR Item On A Civil Event

The readable parts refer to a public event with mentions of Montgomery Ali Sheevepart and several named figures. It appears to describe a ceremony or procession with involvement of relief corps and local officials, noting a federal role and observers. The fragmentary nature limits specifics about date, place, or outcome.

Baby Tosses Father's Savings From Train Near Philadelphia

Newcastle Pa May 13 A San Jose Russo story from Fernando Russo now in Harrisburg says his baby threw the father's pocketbook containing several months of savings from a moving train near Philadelphia. The family was en route from New York to meet a relative when the loss occurred and they were left stranded.

Newcastle Fernando Russo Harrisburg Philadelphia Jose Russo Russo New York Jose

Lutheran hospital annual meeting reports busy births at Fairfield

The Lutheran hospital association meets at Fairfield Avenue. Matron Mrs. Louisa Rolf presents a report showing 150 babies born from May 1, 1912, to the first of this month, 1,585 patients cared for in the last fiscal year, and 887 surgical operations in the year. The average daily patients were seventy, with sixteen days per patient and a daily cost of 4.44 dollars, indicating good condition and progress.

Lutheran Hospital Association Fairfield Avenue Louisa Rolf

Spectacular Stratford Belfry Fire Claims Three Officers

A blaze 160 feet above Stratford during May night engulfs the Bayes Presbyterian church belfry. Three officers were trapped and perished as the tower toppled. Firefighters battled flames. McCarthy died at the scene, Durkin later died en route to hospital. Loss estimated at about 50 000 dollars.

Stratford Ton McCarthy Trael

Fragmentary OCR Note on Trial Proceedings

Fragmented text references a witness stand and defense in a United States case. The readable portions mention a trial context with legal terms and possible names. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the scene suggests court proceedings and defense actions.

James A. Fareed Parra Hygt

Fragmented OCR Notes on Local Road Sketches and Names

An unreadable OCR block discusses street names and landmarks on Vieurn road and nearby areas. It mentions Priors in the freak five, a city Viner with three nests, and a plaster Pewtsant of its trotes. The text is garbled with multiple incomplete phrases and misspellings.

Niles North Vieurn Road osheTbay

Soldier's Widow Presents Gift to Vice President

Washington May 13 A table cover of plain brown cloth edged with lace and pink blue and green rosettes inscribed with Marshall's name and portrait reached Vice President Marshall from Catherine Stanford a soldier's widow and Democrat friend of her Fort Wayne Indiana home. Marshall thanked her, noting the long evenings of work and sacrifice behind the gift. Stanford said she also sent a red cover to President Wilson and had worked through last winter to finish them for inauguration but illness delayed completion. The Civil War veteran's widow supports herself by needlework and receives a small pension.

Washington Marshall Fort Wayne Ind Thomas Marshall Catherine Stanford Stanford Wabash Avenue Wilson Ima Xtus Columbia City Jeremiah Stanford

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