Returned officer recalls Samar massacre details at Balangiga
Lt. F P Allison, aboard the Empress of China, describes the Ninth infantry massacre at Samar. He notes native workers, the surprise attack at daybreak, Captain Connell’s body mutilation, officer deaths, and a heroic defense by Lt. Drouillard’s detachment and others. He cites 7,000 troops in Samar and reports filibustering arms from Singapore and Hong Kong, with gunboat captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Cornell
Drouillard
Bumpus
de Russy
Tocablan Hospital
Baratos
Allison
Samar
Singapore
Hong Kong
WIFE ARRESTED IN DIAMOND THEFT PLOT AT VAN WERT
Mrs. Warren Melendy of Van Wert was arrested at Fort Wayne after arriving from a westbound train. Van Wert officers charged her with complicity in a series of petty robberies tied to her husband Warren Melendy the night telegraph operator who was captured after a decoy operation. Authorities found stolen goods in her baggage and questioned her denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harkenrider
van Wert
Warren Melendy
South Depot
Pennsylvania
Melendy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bucyrus
Toledo
United States
Fort Wayne
Vernie Kellogg
Ed Hunt
Charles Huesner
WEDS NEW HAVEN BRIDE
A very pretty wedding occurred at 380 o'clock Tuesday morning at the New Haven home. The ceremony united a local couple as friends and family gathered for the quiet, early hour nuptials.
Wedding of Ella Grabner and Fred Braun in city
Miss Ella RB Grabner of New Haven married Fred Braun, a well known bilermaker at Bass works. The ceremony took place at Rev. B. Sawyers residence pastor of St Paul M. E. church. bride wore mauve cloth gown with cream satin and applique decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sawyer
St. Paul M. E. Church
Ella RB. Grabner
New Haven
Fred Braun
Braun
Bass Works
Logansport Groom Delays Wedding For Death by His Own Hand
In Logansport Indiana on November 13 Himer Montgomery aged about twenty five ended his life as he dressed for his wedding to Edythe Thomas. He told his mother he was happy and went to his room. A gunshot killed him. Coroner C D Smith cites self despondency as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Himer Montgomery
Edythe Thomas
Elmer
C. D. Smith
Double Mystery Two Women Murdered Near Evansville
Evansville Indiana police investigate the strangling deaths of two women found miles apart near the city. Mrs Georgia Bailey and Miss Lenarenter show similar throat injuries with no evident motive or links to each other. A past linked crime murkily echoes two earlier murders. Joseph D Keith awaits execution for a related crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Georgia Bailey
Lenarenter
Mary Stork
Nora Kifer
Elderfield
Joseph D. Keith
Miss Phoebe Rumrill Injured in Factory Elevator Accident
Miss Phoebe Rumrill of 43 Wells Street suffered a severe ligament injury to her left foot when caught between the freight elevator platform and the floor at Merit Manufacturing on Calhoun Street last week. She was examined by Dr. McOscar with X rays showing no broken bones and was treated and sent home. The report notes the injury could have been fatal if the elevator had not been stopped immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Rumrill
Wells Street
Merit Manufacturing Company
Calhoun Street
Rumrill
Mc Oscar
Woman found murdered near Evansville in ditch
Evansville authorities probe a second similar killing after a woman's body was found in a roadside ditch. Miss Lena Renner of Jasper identified. railroad worker John Kifer arrested then released after he claimed she gave him the pocket book. Post mortem indicates strangulation with struggle after rain. police intensify manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Lena Renner
Jasper
John Kifer
Kifer
Mystery murder reported in Evansville woman found dead
The body of Mrs. Georgia Bailey was found on the First avenue road near the city by C. F. Schlage. She left home Monday evening and was last seen at Main and Fifth streets between 7:30 and 8. Authorities suspect homicide after bruising and a broken neck were noted. Footprints near the roadside ditch were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Georgia Bailey
First Avenue
C. F. Schlage
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
Advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children, claiming it soothes and is favored by mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Missing woman and scene of her discovery near Roanoke
The body was found on the city road with a hat and umbrella on the opposite side, suggesting the vehicle used to take her away. In a separate note, A L Randall John Cooper and Fay Randall captured a large horned owl near Roanoke after a chase. The owl, wounded but lively, was brought to the city and is now perched at Randall bicycle store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Messrs
A. L. Randall
John Cooper
Fay Randall
Col R M Johnson Dies Noted Indiana Lawyer Democrat
Col. R M Johnson of Goshen Indiana died after a long illness. A veteran of the Civil War he organized a company that became part of the One Hundredth regiment and earned a reputation for bravery. He was a University of Michigan graduate 1858 and later formed a Goshen law partnership with Capt A Blake. He cast his first vote for Stephen A Douglas and remained loyal to Democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Col
R. M. Johnson
Indiana
Stephen A. Douglas
Col. Johnson
Pensylvania
Elkhart County
One Hundredth Regiment
A. Blake
University of Michigan
Robert Lowery
Fort Wayne
Lentz Named in Report on Insurance Scandal
In Columbus Ohio on November 13 authorities found ex Congressmen John J Lentz signed a falsified report about the American Insurance union relating to John M Mulford who faces perjury charges Mulford’s supporters urge Lentz be prosecuted as co conspirator Lentz claims he did not swear to the document but trusted Mulford’s account
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Insurance Department
John J. Lentz
American Insurance Union
John M. Mulford
Lentz
Mulford
Harry P. Junk
Toledo Company
Bryan
Hicksville
Fort Wayne
Ohio Company
Enough
Leander Meyers Leaves Fort Wayne for Spokane
Leander Meyers former superintendent of Robison park and park farm shifts to Spokane Washington with his family to reside permanently. He began with Fort Wayne street car company as a driver in 1877 and held multiple roles including track superintendent and general utility man before rejoining the Fort Wayne system then resigning to move west. He is remembered by many friends who wish him success in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Meyers
Robison Park
Park Farm
Spokane
Wash
Mr. Meyers
Fort Wayne Street Car Company
Jie
Christian Grafmiller
Spy Run Avenue
Fort Wayne Company
Robisons
Centlivre
Messrs. Centlivre
Meyers
McNutt
Fort Wayne
Student's Thanksgiving VA Cation
Special tickets will be sold via the Nickel Plate road to students of colleges seminaries and universities. For information apply to ticket offices of Nickel Plate road or C A Asterline T P A Fort Wayne Ind or B J Hamilton agent Fort Wayne Ind 12 14 21 26 w2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterline
Fort Wayne
Indor
B. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne Ind
May Build Line Funds Hicksville and Fort Wayne Lime
A proposed May construction line aims to provide capital to finance lime operations in Hicksville and Fort Wayne. The plan seeks investor support to expand production and distribution in these communities.
Interurban railway talk widens to Marion connection
Toledo investors J L Yost J C Bonner W C Brewer and Milton Taylor visit Wayne hotel to explore consolidating Ohio and Indiana Traction with Fort Wayne line and reach Marion Indiana. They plan finance and potential extension of work by January 1902 with Fort Wayne mutuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
J. L. Yost
J. C. Bonner
W. C. Brewer
Milton Taylor
Toledo
Wayne Hotel
Ohio and Indiana Traction Company
Toledo and Bryan
Indiana and Ohio Company
Fort Wayne Company
Marion
Indiana
Union Traction Company
Gas Belt
Indianapolis
William Kaough
Indiana and Ohio
Maysville Road
Lakeside
Columbia Street
Harrison
Pearl
Southwestern
Taylor Street
Ohio
Broadway
Enough
Ohio and Indiana Air Line Electric Road
The
Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Lake Wawasee
Goshen
South Bend
Wabash
Hicksville
Toledo and Bryan Company
Indiana State Line
Deaths and Illness Report From Lindenwood and Orchard
Mrs Catherine Dalton wife of James Dalton of Lindenwood and Orchard died suddenly after a long dropsy illness. She was 45 and survived by her husband and six children including Mrs John Mixler and the Misses Rose Lizzie Goldie William and James Dalton. Peter Krantz succumbs to typhoid fever and two children are ill as mortuary matters are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Dalton
James Dalton
Lindenwood
Orchard Avenues
John Mixler
Rose
Lizzie
Goldie
William
Death of Peter Krantz Following Typhoid Fever
Peter Krantz aged 55 died Tuesday afternoon at St Joseph hospital from typhoid fever. His home at 104 East Wayne street. Two of his children are seriously ill one with meningitis and another with typhoid fever. A native of Germany he was a painter who came to Fort Wayne about 35 years ago. The widow and six children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Krantz
St. Joseph Hospital
Mr. Krantz
East Wayne Street
Germany
Fort Wayne
Death of Mrs Hellhake Mother of Rev H A Hellhake
Information reached here Thursday of the death of Mrs Hellhake the aged mother of Rev H A Hellhake pastor of the Catholic church at Sheldon which occurred at the pastor's residence at 5 o'clock that morning.
Bierbaum Dies After Illness Near Goshen Road
Ernest Bierbaum of the Goshen road five miles northwest of the city died Wednesday afternoon after an extended illness. He was about 35 years old and leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bierbaum
Goshen Road
Mr. Bierbaum
Infant Kyler Dies at Three Days in Arcola
The infant child of Mr and Mrs William Kyler of Arcola died Wednesday from exhaustion at age three days. The bereaved couple live in Arcola and the death was reported in local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kyler
Arcola
Death of Mrs. John A. Bookwalter at 78
Mrs. John A. Bookwalter, 78, died last Wednesday at her home, 5 Cass Street, after a week with catarrhal fever. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived in Stark County Ohio, moved to Wabash County, Indiana, in 1850, then to this city in 1879. She was a devoted member of the Berry Street M. E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bookwalter
Cass Street
Bookwalter
Pennsylvania
Stark County
Ohio
Wabash County
Ind
Secret of happy vigor health with Burdock Blood Bitters
Promote strong bowels stomach liver and kidneys with Burdock Blood Bitters. Diphtheria relief claimed in twenty minutes and described as almost miraculous by ad language. Also touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promises Cold Cure All
An advertisement touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for all colds from minor to severe, claiming it prevents progression to consumption and shields against wasting illness. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and broad efficacy.
Dean's Ointment Promises Fast Relief for Itching
Years of suffering relieved in a night as Dean's Ointment cures itching piles at once. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Local widow mourned. five children survive
Surviving are the husband and five children Will Bookwalter a United States express messenger between Kansas City and Fort Worth Texas Mrs Hoyt Davis and Mrs Fletcher Ruddell of Kokomo and Mrs James Argerbright and Mrs Cliff Ellenwood of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bookwalter
United States Express
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Texas
Hoyt Davis
Fletcher Ruddell
Kokomo
James Argerbright
Cliff Ellenwood
City
Not This Mr. Pultz In Elopement Rumor
New York papers seek the man who accompanied Miss Ann Roehrs eastward in a rumored elopement. The Sun quotes John Leggett Pultz of New York City as the possible suitor, a Harvard man and son of John T. Fultz of Madison Avenue, 5389.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ann Roehrs
John Pulz, Jr
New York City
New York Sun
John Leggett Pultz
Harvard
John T. Fultz
Madison Avenue
Harvard student John Leggett Pultz proves not westbound
A day after a family denial The Sun published a statement from John T. Pultz of 529 Madison Avenue noting the false association with a man calling himself John Pultz Jr planning a marriage at Fort Wayne Indiana. Leggett Pultz is a Harvard student and has not been west recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
John T. Pultz
Madison Avenue
John Leggett Pultz
John Pultz, Jr
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pultz
Harvard College
West
Plans for Electric Line from Indianapolis to Lafayette
Plans to build an electric railway from Indianapolis to Lafayette via Thorntown Lebanon Colfax Stockwell and Dayton. About fifty residents formed the Lafayette and Indianapolis Rapid Railway with 250000 capital. The line aims to extend to northern Indiana and Chicago and seeks subsidies from townships along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Lafayette
Thorntown
Lebanon
Colfax
Stockwell
Dayton
Yesteray
Enterprise
Chicago
Big Four
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Samar Butchery
Balangiga
Mrs. Warren Melendy
Oper
Ator Melendy
Col. R. M. Johnson
Marion, Ind
Denly
Hellharke
Bierbaum
Kyler
MR. Pultz
Miss Roehrs
Peregra de
Sterling Remedy Company
Thieme
East Columbia Street
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