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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
15
Mrs. R. D. Todd of 531 Buchanan Street was beaten by a masked burglar caught at her money. He stole about $12, unbolted the front door and unhooked a screen. She lay unconscious until 9 a.m. but suffered no permanent injuries. Detective Lenz investigated and she provided a detailed description of the small man with the lower face exposed.
Ottawa reports a six hundred foot wide land strip will be transferred from Canada to the United States in Alaska after a summer joint survey. The boundary along the 141st meridian begins at Mount St. Elias coast and crosses the Yukon River ninety miles below Dawson, defining the far north line between nations.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for weak heart action. It cites symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, and rapid pulse, claiming speedy relief. A testimonial from Mrs D Barron of Covington Indiana endorses the product and urges readers to buy at local druggists.
Indianapolis Oct 31 members of the Indiana Railroad commission said they would begin at once a careful and rigid investigation into all railroad accidents in the state with emphasis on those causing serious injuries or loss of life. The action aims to establish responsibility and impose penalties on culpable persons.
In West Duluth last night several youths aged 12 to 14 rigged a wire across an electric light line in front of an Austrian boarding house with the aim to startle occupants. Yora Mepis, the first man who approached, was instantly killed. Three boys are in custody awaiting charge.
A man using the alias J. F. Davis obtained a pair of shoes and cash totaling 13.50 from shoe dealer John W. Henry on South Calhoun street with a bad check drawn on Hamilton National Bank. He was arraigned for forgery, held to circuit court on $200 bond, and found to have about $25 on hand. Davis claimed to be a grocer from Ottumwa Iowa and said he was on a spree. He was arrested on North Calhoun street after the incident and had two similar checks in possession. He attempted another purchase at App Shoe Store but was refused. Additionally Bert Cope faced circuit court for criminal assault on Louise Foellinger with testimony partially heard in private. William Quinn was fined for drunkenness.
The Indiana conference at the Bible Training School concluded with new officers named for the coming year. President Rev. J. Beers of Peru. First Vice President Rev. C. A. Mummart of Huntington. Second Vice President Eilder L. H. Eby of Fort Wayne. Third Vice President Rev. D. Y. Schultz of Fort Wayne. Secretary Rev. C. H. Ingersoll of Fort Wayne. Treasurer Fred Rohrer of Berne. The group opposes secret societies and focused its Fort Wayne work on that issue.
May Reichart, a Indianapolis juvenile, faced a juvenile court hearing for forging Amos Landis's name on a $15 check. She was sentenced to the reform school after the Wednesday proceeding.
Wreckers tearing down the Berry Street Methodist Episcopal church unearthed a tin cornerstone box with aged church records and relics. The damp contents were rotted and moldy, likely unreadable, despite hopes of preserving membership histories or pioneer notes. The box, found at the southeast corner, was moved to the Rurode Dry Goods office for examination.
Hazel Leonard, grieving fiancé of Walter Moore who died by accidental asphyxiation at the Commercial Hotel, escorted his body to Ewart Michigan. The funeral party traveled by train from Fort Wayne after Miss Leonard attended her uncle’s funeral in Hartford City.
County commissioners end a session by rejecting the final report in the Little River or Fast ditch case. D F Brooks of Wabash, attorney for petitioners, likely to appeal. Costs total about 7000 dollars. Report authors were Benjamin Hies tand Huntington, Joseph Banet Allen, and county surveyor David Spindler. Board refuses to establish the ditch.
In New York at the Audubon Society meeting President William Dutcher warned that the United States loses about 800 million dollars yearly as crops are destroyed by insects due to fewer insectivorous birds. He urged expanding the society’s work and membership to protect birds. Also noted is the resignation of Mae Ringwalt from a position with the Holton union.
London Oct 31 The Bank of England increased its discount rate from 4% to 5% amid heavy demand for gold from America and rising pressure from international sources. US gold purchases since last Thursday totaled about £3,250,000, reducing reserves to £21,000,000, still £2,500,000 above last year. Paris and France signaled willingness to help with gold exchanges, while Egypt Brazil and Germany also sought metal and funds. The move ends suspense on the stock exchange with consols and copper demand reacting to the higher rate.
Paris reports that the Bank of France denies any formal request to remit three million pounds to London or New York. The bank says it would aid the London market if an appeal arrives, and notes that gold needs in New York are less pressing.
St. Petersburg on October 23 reports that Mlle Rag ozinnikova who killed General Maximoffsky director of the department of prisons was hanged today. Pskoff on October 31 records that bank robbers attacked seven guarding a cashier murdered the escort and escaped with thirteen hundred roubles.
Governor Hanly named D N Foster and a list of Indiana delegates to the national rivers and harbors convention to be held in Washington on December 4 to 6. Names include F A W Davis, Mayor Bookwalter, J W Zartman, Vonnegut, D N Foster of Fort Wayne, and others from Indianapolis, Evansville, Lafayette, Muncie, Columbus, Richmond, and across the state. The assembly's purpose is to discuss river and harbor projects and related federal action.
Sloan's Treatise on the Horse is offered free by Dr Earl B Sloan of Boston. The physician, a veteran veterinary surgeon, has developed remedies from life saving experiments. Readers may request the booklet by writing to 615 Albany Street, Boston, Mass.
Washington orders immediate coinage of 15 million dollars in double eagles to ease money strain. Philadelphia mint workers to toil overtime to produce the gold quickly, with silver coinage already substantially completed for year demand. The $15,000,000 of gold will use about three-fifths of current bullion stock.
Rome reports the imminent excommunication of Rev. Father Tyrell an English Jesuit who harshly criticized the pope encyclical on modernism. Measures may follow against German Italian and French moderists. La Croix bishop of Tarentais France retires amid Vatican ultramontane policy tension. The stated reason cites lack of sympathy with current church state policy.
A Gay street resident applied at police headquarters last Thursday for a night police guard to shield gas mains from Halloween revelers. She was told protection is not limited to mains. other duties exist. Nearby, Henry Brinkman reported his wagon damaged after spirits were seen, and Louis Shefferman found his wagon and metal measures on Erie street. A light wagon behind Fred Bicknese's saloon was missing next morning.
Frank Brownsberger, tester at Fort Wayne Electric Works, found his sisters Ora and Dora Brownsberger unconscious from gas venting from a coal stove at 2 am. He opened windows and revived them. faulty stove drafts likely caused the leak. They had moved into a south side home recently and were recovering after the incident.
Washington dispatch reports that US troops clashed with Navajo and possibly other Indians in southern Utah. Three Indians were killed and one wounded as troops arrested By Lillie and nine others. The incident follows growing tribal disturbances on the Navajo reservation and reflects ongoing efforts to calm tensions with military presence.
An innocent looking girl about sixteen on a sight seeing expedition stole a valuable ring from Besse Jewelry on Wednesday and tried to steal another at Broder's but was expelled. A missing ring was later found in a tray at Besse. Police searched for the girl but found no trace.
Akron Ohio October 31 Joseph Dangel president of the Dollar Savings bank was named receiver after the death by own action of Fred A Boran cashier and treasurer The bank faces a $38000 shortage with a $20000 bond The directors and clearing house association found grafts totaling $18000 with $6000 already realized and more expected Depositors are anticipated to be paid dollar for dollar according to the petition Boran embezzled $38000
Rooms 07 Bana Block. Fragmentary OCR notes show a real estate or security reference with unclear context or names. The readable pieces mention a room and block designation but lack complete details to identify event, people, or organization.
The Indiana State Federation of Clubs at Indianapolis chose officers with Mrs. Sarah P. Kinsey re elected as president. Other officers include Grace Julian Clarke vice president, W. S. Major recording secretary, Harriet Conlogue corresponding secretary, I. N. Taylor treasurer, and J. F. Mitchell auditor. The convention featured Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht urging child protection through juvenile courts and probation, urging club women to actively assist unprotected children.
Public sale of horses cows chickens corn fodder wagons harness farming implements and household goods to be held November 18 at 10 am on the corner of Brooklyn and Ontario streets known as West Side Fruit Farm. E M Eby. John Merrit of Wabash township Adams county arrested on complaint of assault with intent to kill after firing at neighbor's turkeys while defending his premises. He was released on a $500 bond.
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