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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
8
In Indianapolis on November 25, 17 year old Annie Jengen and friend Miss Annie Berder woke to a burglar entering their room. The intruder grabbed both girls by the throat and demanded money. Jengen lured him toward the window then alerted her father. the suspect fled as police were alerted.
Randolph circuit court announced that Henry N. Spaan of Indianapolis will assist the state in prosecuting Charles Tansel and his son Ruskin Tansel charged with second degree murder. Victim Robert N. Krofft of Greencastle was stabbed Oct 5 and died three days later. The dispute arose over dirt scoops owned by Ohio and Indiana Stone Co.
In Anderson Indiana relatives of Rebecca Milburn report a $900 cash stash had been hidden in a pasteboard box wrapped in newspapers before her death two weeks earlier. A search found the box but no money, suggesting the funds were removed.
Prof Kelley of the state board of education inspected Decatur schools and found crowded conditions. The school board promised to remedy congestion two years ago after a prior inspection, but has taken no action. Kelley will present the issue at the next state board meeting.
In Decatur Indiana on November 25 Charles Murphy a landscape artist working locally was attacked and robbed by two tramps in a city outlying area. Both suspects were seized and one admitted the crime after the assault stealing Murphy’s overcoat and seventeen dollars.
W R Yarnell of Wabash purchases the Eagles theater building for 28666 dollars, two thirds of appraised value, to settle debts of many claimants. The structure cost about 60000 when erected years ago and has been tied up in lengthy litigation since completion.
Decatur Indiana reporters say the ground jury finished its six day inquiry on Saturday afternoon and returned fourteen indictments into the circuit court.
The Fort Wayne Typographical union completed the Majestic theater program for December 2 and 3 to aid the Fort Wayne Playgrounds association. Printers union members perform acts including Gymnasts Roman Ring, No. 78 members with Old Black Joe, and acts by The Types Four in blackface. Several readers and sketches feature Town figures and humorous vignettes.
Katherine Godfrey three years old loses nose after illness. Surgeons Dr Brueggeman Dr Wheelock and Dr Van Buskirk perform a pioneering rib graft at St Josephs Hospital Fort Wayne. The rib is grown under the arm skin before being moved to the face with a weeks long recovery expected.
Indiana Democrats meeting at a local hotel pledged to push reform measures in the January general assembly. Governor Marshall and Governor elect Easton attended with many state Democratic leaders, arranging a next general assembly gathering to outline the program, including public utilities and regulation of liquor.
Hammond Indiana November 25 One of the most successful Indiana Young Men's Christian Association conventions closed with a farewell service. Officers were elected including President C B Kessinger Vincennes and Treasurer J F Wallick Indianapolis. The association reports rapid expansion with nearly a million dollars in new buildings planned or under construction in seven areas including Muncie Evansville Vincennes South Bend Indianapolis Crawfordsville and Auburn. State equipment totals 2 413 521 with real estate and buildings leading the asset list. Members number 15 211 with extensive program attendance across activities.
Democrats of Adams Township held a Saturday night jollification at William J Reed’s home three miles east of the city to celebrate the re election of county treasurer Herman Bueter. Hostesses Delia Reed and Cecelia Voors assisted with many attendees listed including Elfen Reed Herman Bueter Leonard Bueter Dick Deister Gust Cherwith Toby Schnurr Barney Pranger Herman Fenker Anthony Wertzberger John J Reed Ed O Connor Charles McBride Bert Bobay Bernard Voors John McNaulty Louis EF Kintz Luke Reed Stephen Reed Jared Reed and Ollie Reed.
Indianapolis, Nov. 21 Jesse E. Eschbach Kosciusco county Republican representative spent 10.80 on his campaign. Warwick H. Ripley reported 198.50 in expenses including six dollars on candy for stenographers. J M E Riedel will receive bids for St Pauls Lutheran school expansion. London tubes carried about 175 million travelers last year.
Rochester reports that Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor is gravely ill with pneumonia. Physicians say his condition threatens his attendance at the upcoming convention of the AMerican Federation of Labor.
Washington sees mounting pressure on President Wilson to distribute patronage including postmasterships as Democrats return for winter session. Congress debates tariff revision, six year term limits, prohibition, labor, education and antitrust changes while Archbald impeachment looms and currency legislation is uncertain.
In Salem on November 25 Judge Quinn instructed the jury that none of the defendants Joseph Ettor Arturo Giovannitti or Carlo Caruso could be found guilty of first degree murder in the Anna Lopizzo case. If guilty the verdict must be second degree murder with deliberations ongoing and a possible adjournment if a verdict is not reached by five. Extra police guard crowds gathered as Giovannitti noted he is not yet old enough to hold office in Rome news.
A crowd of women and children packed into a converted circus for a 2 cent admission panicked when a film ignited. Fifty killed and many injured as exits clogged and the stampede surged through aisles. Police struggled to control the crush and rescue crews worked amid wreckage. The manager and staff are jailed pending inquiry.
J A Sallot of 2035 South Lafayette owns a Kingston Ulster County Gazette from January 4 1800 with mourning note on General Washington death and burial. John S Oboleson of 602 Prospect Avenue owns a Providence Gazette from February 1820 a semi weekly paper priced 3 50 per year payable semi annually near market house corner.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Vanea on November 6 was placed on record in Port Wayne related to a Johnston order. Further readable details are unavailable.
Washington reports Senator Isador Rayner of Maryland has died at 6:20 am after a six week illness from neuritis. His death creates a potential Republican-appointed vacancy through Maryland governor Goldsborough, risking Democratic control of the Senate after March 4.
Gov Goldsborough will not name a successor until after Rayner funeral. William P Jackson Maryland GOP member is favored to fill the unexpired Senate term. Legislature meets January 1914 to choose a permanent successor with 1914 primaries looming. President Taft offers condolence to Mrs Rayner as nation mourns.
Local architects met at the Commercial Club to inaugurate a movement to secure improved architecture laws in Indiana. Roland Adelsperger of South Bend spoke as Indiana chapter president while Guy Mahurin was named temporary auxiliary chairman. The group aims to advance the profession and promote civic unity by pursuing licensing for architects.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at trouble around an asylum case and rising public interest expected Friday. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the piece implies a focus on a Northern location and an incident connected to mistaken or misattributed statements.
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