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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1903
Page
1
United States gunboat Nash ville is at Colon while the Colombian gunboat Cartagena reaches from Savannah with several hundred troops aboard. Rumors point to possible independence movements and other startling developments on the isthmus.
A cablegram from United States Consul Malinnes in Colon reports “There is every appearance of a revolution here” prompting state department attention on the situation in Panama.
Washington reports the Navy’s Nashville arrived at Colon last night. A cablegram from Captain Hubbard explains the ship’s departure from Kingston to the isthmus was concealed. The State Department planned a Red States naval presence to back ceremonies at Guantanamo and a new Atlantic side coaling station.
A little daughter of W H Oetting a dairyman living southwest of the city was kicked by a horse yesterday morning and her jaw was fractured. The child was brought to Fort Wayne where Dr J W McCausland dressed her injuries.
The committee will meet in the court house assembly room next Saturday at 1 PM to arrange the program for the institute to be held December 2 and 3. Chairman George V Kell and Secretary Nettie Hubler urge farmers wives to attend. Mise Erwin will attend.
Mrs. Eliza C. Hendricks widow of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks died at her Indianapolis home after a three week paralysis. Born 1823 in North Bend Ohio she was granddaughter of early Ohio settler Dr Stephen Wood and married Hendricks in 1845. She lived in Indianapolis since 1860 and was noted for learning and political interest.
Arthur Swayne, member of a South Broadway gang, was fined five dollars and costs after a boisterous arrest by Patrolman Petgen on Harrison street. He fought back and was beaten before restraint. The incident drew claims of brutal beating from a local merchant, dismissed after identity checked by Superintendent Gorsline. Also in court, Arthur Goings case postponed. damage settled after plea withdrawn. Police notes include a stray wagon on Halloween and Patrolman Johnson’s injury from stopping a runaway.
Right Rev John Brondel the first and only bishop of Helena diocese and Montana Catholic head died after lapsing into unconsciousness. Father Victor Day of Helena now takes temporary charge of Montana church affairs.
J Richard Barret a former Missouri congressman died of heart disease in a New York hotel where he had lived for eighteen years. Born in Kentucky in 79 he moved to St Louis to practice law and was elected to Congress in 1858. He later resided here and worked as a lawyer until his 1887 retirement.
Alexander Forbes of Brookside farm challenges James Gillie of Blackhawk farm, both former Allen county champion plowmen, to a points contest with the same plough. The challenge awaits judges at the Allen County Plowing Association event on the McKinnie farm south of the city on Thursday November 12 with a $25 prize.
An Austrian railroad laborer employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad on nearby construction was found on Calhoun Street with serious head injuries. Patrolman Petgen took him to the sheriff's office where the man, speaking in a strange jargon, said he was beaten by two fellow workers. He filed an affadavit in the prosecutor's office. authorities will seek the attackers.
Ernest Heiderhorst of the Pennsylvania wreck crew was brought from Crestline to his home at 836 Hough Street after a plank slipped while prying wreckage in Crestline yards. The blow fractured his leg above the knee and Dr J McOscar is attending him.
In Tuesday’s elections Democrats and Republicans split honors. McClellan wins New York mayor over Low. Tamany ticket victorious. Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania yield Republican gains. Democrats win Rhode Island and Virginia. Kentucky keeps Beckham. Mississippi leans Democratic. Iowa and Colorado divided with close counts.
Mrs Emily Rockhill widow of Hon William Rockhill and longtime Fort Wayne resident died at 8 45 Tuesday morning at 1127 West Wayne Street aged nearly 79 after a long illness and a fall in October. She was born December 27 1824 in Royalton Vermont and moved to Indiana in 1837 with her parents. She married William Rockhill February 6 1862. he died in 1865. Surviving relatives include a brother James Waugh of Montpelier and several stepchildren. Funeral arrangements announced for Thursday morning near Maysville.
Mrs. Peter Amstutz wife of a prominent farmer and implement dealer near Leo died early Monday from heart trouble after a brief illness. Stricken Sunday she passed after friends and doctors aided her. A highly esteemed woman she leaves a husband and several children. She was about 45. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
A funeral remembrance for Ida I arfield Raines showing family sorrow and faith. It recalls her August 28 1903 death and her compassionate life and steadfast belief in God. The verse lamps hope for grieving relatives and urges readiness for the afterlife.
Earl Stemen admitted stealing 140 from H. G. Gaylord, a hotel guest, but no prosecution followed as his father and an uncle refunded the sum and hotel officials and Gaylord declined to press charges. Siemen was discharged from hotel employment. he claimed he lost the money. John E. Wright was arrested for a worthless check tied to the Aveline house three years ago but was not prosecuted after paying the amount and citing recent hospital discharge.
Evangelist Jordan preached at Wayne Street M. E. Church on Monday evening using Hebrews as his text How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation Miss Ida Jones sang impressively in her first public appearance and evangelist Butts led with several hymns The sermon was illustrated with anecdotes A concluding song by Mr Butts followed The schedule notes a men's service this evening and services conclude tomorrow night
In DeKalb County a small group of Republicans seeks a neutral candidate for district chair, naming Norman T. Jackman of Auburn as a potential choice. Supporters say he is not tied to factional struggles gripping the state. The article notes a sense of hope among anti faction voters in the county.
President Theodore Roosevelt casts his ballot at Oyster Bay at 9 55 AM then drives to Sagamore Hill. He travels from Washington by special train with Frank Travers and Jacob Riis and is greeted by locals before voting ballot No 82. Secretary Cortelyou stays behind at Mineola to vote.
President Roosevelt with Cortelyou Loeb and secret service escorted by a convoy passed through New York on the way to Oyster Bay to vote. His train left Oyster Bay for Long Island City at 12 25 p.m. and he proceeded to Jersey City aboard a boat then departed Jersey City at 2 34 o clock attached to a Pennsylvania express train heading home.
A Washington dispatch reports central state congressmen will press for a $7,000,000 increase in the postmaster general's rural free delivery estimates for next year. Indiana lawmakers seek to extend rural mail service so every farmer in the state is served.
The supreme court reversed the verdict in the Toledo St. Louis and Western Railroad Co. v Daniel Berry and others from Allen county. A writ of certiorari was granted in Charles Branstrator, administrator, v Francis Crow et al, from Allen County.
J. W. Clark, recently named manager of Fort Wayne street railway lines and McCulloch syndicate traction interests, transfers to oversee construction for Union Traction. C. D. Emmons becomes operating department head in Fort Wayne. Union Traction advances Indianapolis Peru line via Tipton and plans Huntington to Marion work originally Fort Wayne and Southern.
Republican sheriff candidate Jacob Krieger shot and killed Democratic judge Tom Eiley in Louisville Kentucky at 2 PM in the Eleventh ward. A second man was mortally wounded while a third party escaped unharmed in the early afternoon shooting.
In Scott county Virginia two Democratic election judges John Osborne and Ezekiel Nickels were killed after a quarrel over Republican judge C P Roller. J H Cattron and Alexander Keys were wounded with shots to the neck and hip as the confrontation escalated. Roving fear and calls for calm followed.
J L Pevert who runs a Hayden and Winter street grocery pleaded guilty in Justice Strass court to assaulting Leland M Potts six year old son of A G Potts of 13386 Wabash avenue. The boy showed head injuries and fainted while escorted from the court as doctors review the case. The assault stemmed from a dispute involving Peverts son and the boy.
The J. E. club meets with Mrs. Gibson at 117 Wallace street on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Sutton hosts the Social Pedro club at 1209 Orchard street from 2 to 5. Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Shmm return to their eastern home after visiting relatives at 2426 Thompson avenue. Missionaries Rev. and Mrs. Albert G. McGaw visit city and will speak at the Third Presbyterian prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Miss Robina Pierce and Ely Emerson Bony announce their marriage.
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