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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1908

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Kaiser Says He Will Now Be Good

Berlin reports a Potsdam meeting between Chancellor von Buelow and Emperor William produced a satisfactory understanding. The emperor expressed full confidence in the chancellor, who will remain in office, and approve of the prince’s proposals on state affairs. The event ends a fortnight of German political turmoil and follows criticism sparked by a prior London Telegraph interview. The Reichsanzeiger will publish the emperor’s and chancellor’s statements with official sanction.

Berlin von Buelow William Potsdam Germany London Daily Telegraph Great Britain Reichstag Prince von Buelow Reichsanzeiger Empire Count von Stolberg Federal Council

Real estate man Van Vlissingen jailed for forged notes

Peter Van Vlissingen, a Chicago real estate dealer and prominent figure, confessed to forging trust deeds and notes to obtain over 700000 dollars. He described a clever method using a plate glass desk to trace signatures. He urged immediate punishment and was sent to Joliet for an indeterminate term of one to fourteen years.

Chicago Peter van Vlissenger Chicago Title and Trust Company van Vlissingen Criminal Court Barbour van Viissingen Joliet van Viissengen van Vlissengen Windes Jollet

Prince Pu-Yi Placed on Chinese Throne at Age Three

Pekin Nov 16 The empress dowager died on the 14th at 2 p m. The royal succession follows the emperor’s death with Prince Pu-Yi the three year old son of Prince Chun named heir. Wai Wu Pu notified foreign legations Sunday. Troops remained in readiness to quell possible uprisings as events unfold.

Pekin Tsze-Hsi-An Kwang-Su Prince Pu-Yi Prince Chun

Sensations in the Lamphere trial at LaPorte

In LaPorte Indiana November 17 sensational testimony emerged in the Lamphere case. William Slater a neighbor testified about Lamphere confessing intimacy with Mrs Belle Gunness and pursuing Andrew Helgelin with a gun. Prosecutor Smith repeatedly refreshed Slaters memory leading to damaging evidence against Lamphere.

Lamphere

Sunday Schools Unite at Allen County Convention

The Sun day schools of Allen county opened at First Methodist Episcopal church with a modest morning turnout and larger afternoon attendance. State Secretary Rev. E W Halpenny of Indianapolis arrived to address attendees and promote the state organization. Rev Charles A Rowand, pastor of the host church, delivered the opening address on the benefits of specializing in Sunday schools.

Sunday Schools Allen County Methodist Episcopal Church East Wayne and Lafayette Streets E. W. Halpenny Inlianapolis Halpenny Rowand Charles A. Rowand

Fight Membership in the Secret Societies

The Indiana state association of the National Christian confronted lodge membership as harmful to Christian life in its session at Bible Training school South Wayne and Richardville avenues. Rev D Y Schultz opened the meeting and Rev D B Bears gave the response as about 150 members gathered to discuss papers on lodge membership and its relation to faith with Rev W B Mary in attendance.

National Christian Association Bible Training School South Wayne Richardville D. Y. Schultz D. B. Bears Indiana’ State Association Idgders W. B. Rf. Kary Ff

Indiana Brewers Plan to Limit Saloons to One per 500

Indianapolis reports brewing interests plan temperance legislation at the coming assembly. Proposed measures target repealing county local option and replacing it with township ward units. A key bill would cap saloons at one per 500 inhabitants, preventing new licenses until population supports more.

Indianapolis General Assembly

Motive explored in Haas attempted killing case

San Francisco reports renewed police questioning of Mrs. Miriam Cohn, Haas confidante, about his threats to kill Prosecutor Heney and to take his own life. Cohn testified Haas threatened to kill his wife and their four children and repeatedly spoke of suicide. The probe centers on Haas as the rejected Ruef juror who shot Heney last Friday.

San Francisco Morris Haas Ruef Francis J. Heney Lastigrriday Miriam Cohn Haas

Mallory County judge pressured in murder trial flare up

In the John Stout murder case in circuit court Tuesday, Jack Bennett screamed at Judge R. K. Erwin threatening him after learning a witness had served time in Columbus penitentiary. The confrontation, quelled by Prosecutor Thomas, ended with Bennett being escorted from the room as Stout sat dejected amid a tense, crowded courtroom.

Jack Bennett John Stout Circuit Court R. K. Erwin Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Bennett John Capron Judge Erwin Mr. Erwin Columbus Penitentiary Thomas O’rourke

Quits Circuit Court Bench With Honors After Twenty Years

Columbia City judge retires from circuit court after two decades on the bench. The official notice cites honors and service, detailing career milestones and dedication to the judiciary.

Circuit Court Bench

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Kaiser State Affairs Pete China Imperial Throne Room Pero Ge Pu-Yi Laporte Helgelein OF the Sunday Schools National Christian Associa Tion Indiana Brewers Statute Heney Woodburn Herman Miller Miller Columbia City Joseph.w. Adair Columbia
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