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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1902

Page

9

Indiana Grand Army encampment debates anti critic claims

The Indiana department of the Grand Army of the Republic adopted a resolution denouncing citizens who criticize the army in the Philippines. Prominent Republicans Smiley N. Chambers and ex-Congressman J. E. Johnson led opposition. Capt. J. Murphy denounced the measure as unwise. Election of officers followed amid turmoil and party divisions.

Indianapolis Indiana Grand Army of the Republic Philippines Grand Army United States Philippine Islands Copperheads Union Spain Indiana Department Evansville Smiley N. Chambers Johnson Rockville Capt D. F. Allen Frankfort Committee On A. R. Tucker Noblesville Resolutions Committee Captain Murphy J. ©. Murphy J. E. Johnson Chambers Mr. Murphy House Mr. Chambers

Fight on a Trolley Car at Roanoke

A 9 20 trolley clash between two men over alleged insult to a wife led to blows aboard the car. One man and his wife alighted at Roanoke, while the other, accused of the insult, rode to the Jefferson and Markat streets crossing before exiting.

Huntington Herald Roanoke Jefferson and Markat Streets

Sunderland-Wolverton Nuptials At Bethany Church

Miss Pearl Sunderland wed John H. Wolverton last week in a ceremony at Bethany Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. J. C. Breckinridge. The bride wore white organdie and a wedding supper for about thirty guests followed. The groom works as a conductor on the Belt Line.

Pearl Sunderland Peter Sunderland John H. Wolverton J. C. Breckinridge Bethany Presbyterian Church

TWO CHILDREN BURNED AND BITTEN NEAR NEW HAVEN

Two children of Mr and Mrs Welling escaped a fatal accident when the girl's clothing caught fire at the Tibbet Place home. The boy, visiting the stable, was bitten by a horse and suffered a severe cheek wound. Dr Brudi treated both injuries, and both children were improving by their last report.

Anthony Welling Tibpet Place New Haven News Brudi Welling

Case of Smallpox Reported South of City

A new smallpox case is reported from south of the city. The patient is Miss Anna Hahne who lives with her brother’s family on a farm a mile and a half south of the county infirmary. She had recently visited Elkhart where a chickenpox like illness was common. Health authorities have taken proper precautionary measures.

Anna Hahne Miss Hahne Elkhart

Removal of Right Eye At St Josephs Hospital

Charles Haag son of the ex councilman residing on Pritchard street underwent surgery at St Josephs hospital for the removal of his right eye. A small steel fragment injured his optic at work three years ago and damaged sight. The eye recently became inflamed and painful making removal necessary. He is under Dr Wheelock care.

St. Joseph's Hospital Charles Haag Pritchard Street Haag Aatic K. K. Wheelock

Hector Stave Company Faces Trustees In Chapter of Affairs

Information reaches the city that the Hector Stave company a general merchandise business at Continental C is in financial straits and its affairs have been taken in charge by trustees appointed upon petition of the owners. Liabilities about 7000 with assets of a similar amount. G E Bursley Co of this city are among creditors named among the trustees who will proceed to close out the business.

Hector Stave Company Continental G. E. Bursley & Co

To Heroic Dead Impos­ing Ceremonies Mark Great Event

Impressive ceremonies in Indianapolis with over 50 000 attendees marked the dedication of a grand war memory event. A 200-voice male chorus performed patriotic airs as the Grand Army of the Republic Indiana department held its encampment and honored veteran regiments. A parade showcased battle flags carried from state museum storages by survivors of Mexican, Civil, and Spanish war units.

Department of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic Indiana

Indiana Pay Tribute At State Soldiers Monument Ceremony

At Indianapolis Monument Place the Indiana soldiers and sailors monument was dedicated with Benjamin Harrison and cabinet present. John W. Foster delivered the oration on war history and civil service. Gen. Lew Wallace presided. a Riley poem titled The Soldier was read. the circle chimes sounded as the Grand Army of the Republic assembled.

Indiana Benjamin Harrison Monument Place Indianapolis Bruno Schmitz Berlin J. W. Foster John W. Foster Washington, D. C Lew Wallace Ben Hur Gustavus V. Menzies Mount Vernon Board of Control Monument W. T. Durbin Riley James Whitcomb Riley Grand Army of the Republic Indiana National Guard Eli Torrence Christchurch

Were Wedded Wednesday in a City Marriage

Frederick W. Zicky and Miss Kath erine M. Barmius wed Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 oclock in the home of Mr and Mrs August A Reamer 1612 Cochran street Rev M C Cooper officiated Attendants were Charles E Beckner and Miss Minnie L Nern Reception and supper followed at 1048 Maumee avenue Groom works at Bass foundry Bride formerly Catherine Reamer Many warm friends extend best wishes for long happiness

Frederick W. Zicky Katherine M. Barmius August A. Reamer Cochran Street M. C. Cooper Charles E. Beckner Minnie L. Nern Mrs. Zicky Maumee Avenue Bass Foundry Catherine Reamer

Rev Dr Cohen Re-Elected Rabbi at Norfolk Temple

At the annual meeting the Ohef Sholom temple congregation unanimously re elected Rev Dr S R Cohen to another term. The popular rabbi, raised in Fort Wayne and a Fort Wayne high school graduate, is completing a new temple to be dedicated May 22. He is brother of Henry Lee and Miss Leah Cohen of the city.

Ohef Sholom Temple Norfolk S. R. Cohen Dr. Cohen Henry, Lee Leah Cohen

St Pierre Disaster Described By London Times Reporter

Paris dispatch details Mont Pelee eruption and mud flood at Fort De France. St Pierre annihilated in ten minutes on May 8 as upper town burned, clock 7:50 visible, telegraph office destroyed, pirates eyed loot from ruined city.

London London Times Paris M. de Blowitz St. Pierre Fort de France Martinique Malta Mont Pelee Guerin

Aftermath of St Pierre Fire Searing Due to Mt Pelee

Fort De France dispatch reports chaotic work amid ruins of St Pierre. Bodies burned on petroleum fueled pyres, fires light island at night. cremation delays as ash becomes charred pillars underfoot. Iron rollers from Prinelle mill melted by Mt Pelee heat illustrate devastation.

New York St. Pierre Fort de France Herald St. Lucia Mt. Pelee Prinelle

Ministers to travel to Fort Wayne by interurban

Louis Goeble near the Wabash county line arranges transport for ministers and delegates to a conference at the German church. He expects many attendees will travel to Fort Wayne and then continue by interurban route from a nearby line.

Louis Goeble Wabach County Fort Wayne

Philadelphia Record Sold in Public Auction

Philadelphia May 15 By order of the United States district court for eastern Pennsylvania James M Beck special master commissioner are today sold at public auction 9 080 shares of the 10 000 shares of the Philadelphia

Philadelphia United States District Court For Eastern Pennsylvania James M. Beck

Smuggling Run Nets Gaynor and Green from Quebec

Colonel John F. Gaynor and Captain W. D. Green, indicted in Savannah for conspiracy to defraud the United States, were smuggled out of Quebec by American detective Bennett and five assistants. They were hurried aboard a tug bound for Montreal after warrants sworn in Montreal by Marion Erwin of Macon, Ga.

Quebec John F. Gaynor Savannah United States W. D. Green Bennett Gaynor Green Montreal Marion Erwin Macon

Record Publishing stock and bonds bought by William S Stenger

William S Stenger of Philadelphia purchased Record Publishing Company stock for 2.3 million dollars and 470 thousand of 6 percent bonds for 564 thousand. An attorney and former secretary of the commonwealth under Governor Patterson, Stenger declined to name any representation beyond himself.

Record Publishing Company William S. Stenger Philadelphia Stenger the Commonwealth Patterson Record Company Mr. Stenger

Fire loss exceeds $1,000 in Wayne Street blaze

A rear barn belonging to Joe W. Bell at 1123 West Wayne street burned out its contents and damaged Mrs. H. Blynn home at 915 College street on Thursday. The origin was a rubbish heap. insurance covers losses. Mrs. Blynn's kitchen roof and rear walls scorched. Bell's barn loss about $600. Dawson’s adjacent barn damaged $50. Two small sheds behind St. Paul’s Lutheran church also burned. total loss $100. Fire confusion arose from dual central station calls.

Joe W. Bell West Wayne Street Mr. Bell St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Zion Healer's Girl Die In Fire After Elijah Prayings

Esther Dowie daughter of Dr Alexander Dowie founder of Zion died from burns after her hair caught fire from a gas jet. The self styled Elijah II prayed over her for hours as nurses treated her with salve and physicians were summoned. An inquest returned a verdict that death resulted from burns accidentally received.

ChicaGo Esther Dowie AlexanDer Dowie Zion Elijah IL Miss Dowie University of Chicago Dowie Waukegan Speicher

Taken to Richmond Inmate Charles Richerts Remarks

Charles Richerts, an insane inmate of the poor house, was taken to Richmond yesterday by Superintendent Turflinger. He has been an inmate since last August and has shown violent behavior. he has been kept handcuffed nearly all the time to prevent self injury.

Charles Richerts Richmond Turflinger Richerts

Lagrange County School Enrollment Beats Year Ago

Lagrange county reports 4,646 school children an increase of 46 from the previous year, reflecting modest growth in local schooling.

Lagrange County

Burglary at L. O. Hull Home. Intruder Foiled

Burglars entered the Hull residence at 199 West Wayne street early Thursday but fled empty handed after Mrs. Hull awoke to a man rifling Mr. Hull’s clothes. A second intruder likely remained unseen as footprints show two men involved.

L. O. Hull Wayne Street Mrs. Hull Mr. Hull

Digestive Aid Pitched as Superior Health Tonic

An advertisement touts New Life Pills by Hor them Dr King's, claiming powerful digestion benefits. It asserts they tone digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich the blood, and improve appetite, promising weight gain and vitality for overall health.

King’s New Life Hirota

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Committee On Resolutions Benjamin Starr Isaiah B. McDonald Columbia City Daniel H. McAbee Warren R. King Greenfield Isaiah P. Watts Winchester Winchester Council of Administration—Wm. Warren, Wm. B. Harris George L. Geener Henry C. McMakin John C. Gordon Wolverton Sunderland Mrs. Well Ing New Haven FIRM Ind Pelee City OF ST. Pierre Wabash Plain Dealer J. W. Bell Insurance Zion Healer Elijah II
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