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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
12
A massive post storm survey shows damage likely over 1,000,000 with hundreds of small crafts wrecked, wharves and piers damaged, and lowlands flooded from Monmouth Beach to New York. The Flottbek wreck at Monmouth Beach remains a hazard as rescue crews work.
Philadelphia reports five mariners drowned yesterday at Long Branch during a severe northeast gale. Crewmen from the barges Wilmore and Grant aboard the tug Eureka were lost after their tow failed near Chadwick. Breeches buoy saved two on one barge. others washed overboard. Other barges H. A. Hawgood Mercedita and Davis had crews saved.
Vineyard Haven Massachusetts reports a severe northeast gale the strongest since 1893. Communications cut for 24 hours as the Marthas Vineyard Electric Car company shed collapsed. Shore and harbor damage includes wrecked shipping such as the schooner Viola and the Helen G King both dragging into shoal water and leaking.
Charles Bergh boatswain of the Fulton submarine performed a remarkable daring feat at New Suffolk Long Island after the vessel surfaced from under water. He showed calm under peril and aided in securing the craft and crew following submersion.
Superintendent Walter O Mal ley of Fort Wayne was one of eight miners found dead in the Pocahontas Colliery Bluefields West Virginia mine disaster on Sunday noon. He was a brother of Mrs Dominick C Moran of 62 West Williams Street and had visited Fort Wayne about a year ago.
Death news reaches Hon M Hench of cousin Charles McLaughlin of Phoenix Arizona. Fred Fenton resigns from Huntington Manufacturing and moves away. Diphtheria cases at 83 Fox street and scarlet fever at 164 East Wayne street reported. Herman Mitten dirt and Lucinda Couchot wed in New Haven home. House Furnishing Co incorporated in Indianapolis with Forest L Oilar as president. J W Byba injured after being hurled from a moving Lewis street car. Lake Shore timetable changes boost express business. Pacific and US Express add clerical staff and a new wagon. West End Shooting Club to hold Thanksgiving turkey shoot on Rockhill farm with three divisions and three prizes per division. Mrs Schuler loses a $5 bill. junk dealer returns a $5 note after police involvement. J H Bass horse accident at Griffith street stable injures hoof. Officer Murphy and bystander free horse as stall and tools damaged.
Oliver Marion Hill of Holgate Ohio faced a police court hearing after being caught taking a blanket overcoat and gloves from a buggy on East Columbia Street. He claimed ignorance of the act and received a light sentence: a $5 fine and 15 days in jail.
A Rome dispatch reports friction between Denver bishop and clergy prompted several priests to visit Rome. A clash among clergymen led to police intervention with Father Crushing arrested briefly and released.
Directum the famed trotting stallion will be auctioned this week at the Fasig Tipton sale starting tonight in Madison Square Garden. He is owned by the estate of the late W E Spier.
Directum, a standout American racehorse, achieved a remarkable 2,0514 as a four-year-old in 1893. His three and four-year-old campaigns saw him defeat all notable rivals trained in the United States, cementing a legendary reputation.
John L. De Saulles Yale quarterback remains at Massachusetts General Hospital with his condition described as perfectly satisfactory. Doctors expect continued improvement and a return to New Haven today as inquiries pour in from Harvard about his heroic tackle that halted another score.
Bluefield West Virginia November 25 The bodies of eight prominent mining men were found after rescue teams entered the Pocahontas Coal and Coke mine late yesterday and earlier today. Officials say white damp halted progress then nine men were located in two locations within the mine. The Baby mine fire continues and experts warn of possible explosion if flooding meets the blaze.
Annie Von Broth, 24 South Sangamon street, died from burns after Andrew Boland allegedly burned her face with a lamp and set her clothing afire. Boland, also burned, is jailed pending coroner's inquest. police doubt his accident or joke claims.
Gustave Heinrich a wealthy New York City farrier was assaulted in Cleveland on the way to his hotel. Two highwaymen beat him, robbed him of diamonds valued at 350 dollars, and left him insensible in a yard. A gold watch and 225 dollars remained. He was hospitalized and not seriously injured and expected to recover in days.
In Unionville Ohio on November 25 Mrs Wilking fled with her baby to her father Jacob Stokes home. Wilking pursued and shot both Stokes and his wife on the veranda, fatally wounding them. A Stokes son then shot Wilking in the neck, killing him. The younger Stokes remains at large.
The horse owned by Mrs. M. Abadie of this city competed in the major Crescent City Jockey Club stakes. Sired by Trafalgar and out of Lucy Lewis, the horse was entered in all principal races.
Memphis Tenn November 25 Jones town Miss was practically destroyed by fire today. Fourteen stores and six residences were burned. The total loss will be about 75000 dollars. The origin of the fire is not known.
Pittsburg Kansas November 25 George Lane prominent contractor and his family including his wife a fourteen year old daughter and an adopted eighteen year old son have been arrested for leading a year long Merchants robbery ring. Nearly $1000 worth of goods were found at their West Fourth Street home. The son allegedly hid in stores to unlock doors for robberies and a confession triggered the arrest.
Otto Schmidt aged 18 son of G Schmidt a tailor on East Berry street fainted while shopping in the Wolf and Dessauer store about 2 PM Monday. Dr Stemen treated him and he was carried home on Monroe street. The physician said the attack was not serious in nature.
Col James J Luse 75 veteran newspaper editor died in New Albany with a wife and three children. He led the Lafayette Journal forty years ago and founded the New Albany Commercial thirty five years ago before serving as surveyor of customs in Louisville appointed by President Grant in 1869. He later became collector of internal revenue for South Dakota at Rapid City and edited the Rapid City Republican. He also did editorial work in Indianapolis and Chicago.
Councilman G R Hench organized a strong International Typographical Union branch in Huntington Sunday. The charter will stay open two weeks and most Lime City typesetters are expected to join. Officers for the year were elected at the meeting.
Mrs. A. W. Thompson of 615 South Hanna street gashed her right palm while preparing the evening meal on Saturday. The cut severed tendons and required a number of stitches.
Washington November 25 William Gwyn chief messenger to the secretary of state for thirty years is dead after a period of illness He remained at his post last Saturday and died last night from a chronic stomach ailment He witnessed the signing of the latest Hay Pauncefote treaty at the state department last week
Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Chamberlain learn their daughter Miss Mary Chamberlain has fallen very ill with a fever while visiting Fort Wayne. She is at the home of her sister Mrs. George Evans, and Mrs. Chamberlain rushed to Fort Wayne to stay over Sunday. Mary grew worse earlier this week.
A mysterious donor sent Secretary Gage nineteen thousand six hundred sixty nine dollars as a conscience contribution through the New York collector of customs.
Local shop Li 0 Hull's at 90 Calhoun Street advertises wall paper bargains. Hustling displays entice shoppers seeking affordable decor with a variety of patterns and sizes.
Charley O'Brien, famed handicapper at the fair grounds and a top sprinter in the west, dies in New Orleans from a lung ailment. The obituary notes his status as a leading athletic figure and his prominence in racing circles.
The I C O F of Dunfee plans a social tonight. A basket social at district No 6 last Friday raised about 18 dollars for Y P R C books. A social will be held at Lake Center next Saturday evening. Dr Cutshaw returned from a Wisconsin hunting trip with a 150 pound deer. Arcola schools schedule a Thanksgiving program on Nov 27. Mrs Felger and Mrs W Felger of Lake Center show health improvement. Adam Henlein pioneer citizen of the township dies at 79. funeral Sunday with Lindenwood interment. The Arcola football team will go
The Bryan squad journeys to Ohio to meet the city’s team in a hoped for victory. The club has been in strong form, with fitness high as they prepare for the fray. A wedding note: Kate Fritz married Lewis Catshall last Sunday at the groom’s father residence officiated by Rev. Meyer. Mrs. Fred Thiele, longtime resident, died after a Brights disease struggle. funeral at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Arcola area drew many mourners. The Arcola elevator owned by Rapp Shaffer Rockhill Co. sold to Mr. Greely of Ohio.
Corn husking advances with several farms finished. Miss Ringwall visited Fort Wayne. Lee Hartzell returned from Huntington. Township teachers institute held with all present. Grace Ferguson new to No. 6. Guests from Rockford Ohio and New Haven. Debate at Hoagland well attended. Middletown participants Ira Somers Harvey Hubler Lucius Somers. Question favored the affirmative. Handkerchief Fair at Poe planned for Thanksgiving.
The article argues home training builds a spirit of helpfulness absent in school based work. It notes self-denial and duty over prizes, defining a miracle as mind triumphing over matter. A girl aiding at home gains preparation for an era valuing the complete individual.
The ladies of the Third Presbyterian church will serve a Thanksgiving turkey dinner in the dining rooms of the new church, inviting parishioners and neighbors to share in the holiday meal.
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