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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
12
An unidentified suspect was arrested after a violent incident in a yard area near the city’s rail facilities. A woman, Mina Smith, was injured, and a guard pursued the suspect through nearby streets. Indictments were issued by the grand jury against several individuals in unrelated cases, with ongoing court actions and bond considerations noted.
Unclear report describes the governor requesting a ceremonial turkey for a city celebration to honor Minkshing Gor TR. A Pioneer resident of Noble County, details of an accident, and a railway dispute loom amid a series of local notices.
Attorney Tomer Br Fikpiing informs policy holders and the court that the Oasten Mutual Life Stock Association has appointed receivers to manage affairs. Wells Creeulteaure orders collection of various sums from about 300 policy holders who signed for life policies. All polices become liens on the company and payments are overdue, with recovery efforts underway.
Fragmented OCR text shows a call in St Myrys for binding pledges from officeholders on printing home offices. The piece discusses urging elected officials to pledge support and avoid patronage of city establishments, amid unclear references to dates and local agencies.
Education board approves construction of a new schoolhouse arriving next summer to replace an aging center building. Officials estimate costs between 400 and 56,008 dollars, with work aimed at improving safety and capacity for future needs.
May 22 Frt F Mose of Mosca and Mels buys the wiretract sttse of D. 8. Taylor at Albion and assumes charge. M. P Thomas moves from the office to the saul department of NIu So Misr Real Patate company of Taganier with a new posting effective January 1.
In Churubusco Indiana the town board awarded contracts for electric lighting and water supply. Four hundred vendors were considered at rates per month, with the town agreeing to use the providers and pay monthly charges.
A young girl named Pearh Hockacl saved a boy during a blaze that burned a building and forced residents to flee. The incident began when a lamp exploded, setting clothes alight. the girl dragged the boy to safety as neighbors, including a clerk, aided others and fire crews fought the flames. Several residents suffered injuries, and property losses were reported, with the town endeavoring to restore the burned area.
In a Sunnyside court, Natorino’ Didggist is indicted for mislabeling and selling whisky to Arthur Corrienn, as part of a local dry campaign where druggists profited from the Megagale Whisky shift. Authorities note he employed counsel and posted bond after arraignment.
A garbled report notes a paper mill deal linked to Garretts and a South Bend firm Tertrand Paper Manufacturing. It mentions large deposits of pulp and contracts with Bakers, with estimates of 20 000 tons and a substantial stake in the deal.
A Wabash farmer died after consuming alcohol leading to unconsciousness and a crushed skull. Investigators found the man along a street and he was transported to a hospital where his death was attributed to the alcohol. A farm community death investigation continues and the survivor is a widow with sixteen children.
A disputed case in Bluffton Indiana between Bluttten and Wiley reached a settlement. Joseph Whaley and Elin Whales were involved as heirs to a property claim. The agreement provides a money payment and relinquishment of certain property rights with no further opposition from the parties.
Rumors swirl about a county option vote in Dekalb County next Saturday as campaigns mobilize. Activists from the anti-setout and pro-settle factions claim organizers are rallying in a heated pre election push with large crowds and local meetings aimed at turning out voters.
Police revive the Haag murder investigation after a teen witness links suspect WWLINam Apt aratt to the crime scene. A grand jury indicted the suspect on weapons charges and a county jail hold was set at 500 dollars. The motive is suspected revenge tied to jealousy over a paramour, with officers pursuing new leads.
Fragmented OCR text discusses fraud in naturalization. Mentions Sorretehi Nav and Ghryvett, Alice of the Gistriot luorder, and a district office in Wayne. Investigation details unclear but indicates official actions and upcoming testimony or steps in October.
Samuel Timotson, 47, a farmer from Hennauvilla, died yesterday likely from exposure after wandering from home while in a field near Corian. He was found in a barren area about a mile and a half northwest of Corian, after leaving a nearby home.
Fragmentary report describes a proposed concrete depot with a ramp for cars and a parking queue near a road junction. It mentions eight feet by one at a site near Garrett Tid and references local station layouts and nearby streets Seaman atreet and Hughes street.
The article describes massive industrial activity at the Tort Waynes Rolling Mills district, detailing labor needs, upcoming plant expansions, and new tenants. It highlights the Mallet articulated locomotive project built by Baldwin Works in Philadelphia, noted as the largest passenger engine, its specifications, weight, fuel capacity, and expected role in western divisions.
The turbine, built by Henry Waldo of 1319 Funk Washington, is being tested at the Sort Wayne Foundry and Ginnlne qumpung's Works. It features a simple 10 part construction, aims to reduce space, cost, and repairs, with speed between 7 000 and 4 000 revolutions and a need for a balance disc.
Directors of the company meet to decide on Fort Wayne passenger and freight terminal purchases and expansion. They discuss keeping present operations, broader interurban service, and possible construction at Lafayette and Huntington while noting no firm commitment to large new expenditures.
Wandering Sons of Desert arrive at a major temple ceremony in a distant city after two ceremonial nights. The event closes a week of religious pageantry featuring local dignitaries and a final mystic display. Attendees include members from varied orders and multiple named regional shrines and temples.
A damaged OCR notice reports a divorce case with alimony figures and marriage details in a court setting. It mentions a couple, a venue, and related terms but lacks clear names or dates due to garbled text. The fragment references alimony and a marital dissolution in Alleganty om Avenel.
Readable fragments indicate county level election coverage with mention of candidates, dates, and campaign events as local voters prepare for November balloting.
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