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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
12
Oxford Ohio October 2 five men were seriously hurt and one nearly lynched after a drunken street riot. The Spivey brothers and Edward Richardson sparked gunfire and mob violence. Joseph Spivey was hanged and later escaped, then recaptured and moved to safety.
John Woodruff, the Ox ford town marshal, spent a comfortable night and rests easily today though doctors remain apprehensive. Ernest Jotten, a school teacher, is unconscious with no hope expressed. Deputy town marshal Jacob Manrod faces doubtful recovery as Spivey brothers remain critically ill and no preliminary trial steps are taken. The town remains quiet with no further trouble anticipated.
The Lagrange State Bank was organized in Lagrange today with capital of 50000 dollars. President is Dr William H Short and cashier is Gunther Nichols of Lima. Directors include Dr Short Judge Ferrall Dr W F Smith John Bollman Charles Smith and Charles S Nichols. The bank will bid on Ellison bank building and may open within thirty days. Five Lagrange stockholders hold 35000 of the capital.
Miss Emma Barner of Fort Wayne and John Voegtlin of Republic Michigan were married last Monday in Ishpeming Michigan. The couple planned to wed in Fort Wayne in late October. The bride is Charles Barner’s eldest daughter of 508 Montgomery Street. The groom works in the iron business and owns copper lands near Ontonagon Michigan.
A big fire swept away the sheds at Clifford Bros charcoal kilns in Edgerton near the Nickel Plate railroad. A vast quantity of wood stored there burned, with losses expected to exceed 1000 dollars and insurance partially covering the damages. Firefighters were unable to stop the blaze before it gained headway, origin unknown but likely a spark from a passing locomotive.
A head end collision on the Salt Lake division near Beowave Nevada between the Atlantic Express from San Francisco and a freight train left one passenger dead and twenty injured. The deceased was Allen Harper 34 of Pocatello Idaho a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and Knight Templar. Among the injured are Mrs L Smith of Chicago with back injuries James McArter of Newark New Jersey with a sprained left hand H Byonski of Garrett Indiana with a broken right leg.
Washington Oct 2 Major General Corbin adjutant general of the army is assigned to command the department of the east with headquarters at Governor's Island New York The order takes effect at once and recognizes his Spanish American War Chinese and Philippine campaigns General Chaffee moves to the war department to learn duties of chief of staff and General Young retires to January in a statement from General S B M Young the move aims to prepare the staff for new administration methods and to utilize Corbins administrative ability in the largest U S military department
Albany reports a forged telegram claimed a stay of execution for the Van Wormer brothers at Dannemora. Warden Deyo dismissed it, noting only Governor Odell or a personal reprieve could delay. A keeper was suspended for leaking personal messages from the inmates.
Brooklyn factions bolt and threaten to withhold support as fusionist plans for McClellan clash with Tammany machine. McLaughlin regulars refuse unanimous vote, while Brooklyn leaders push for alternative candidates Grout and Fornes and oppose Gaynor. Across the river Manhattan becomes decisive for McClellan.
Northern Indiana reports detail DeKalb county commissioners weighing a new Auburn courthouse. Other items note peach trees in Kuttner's yard, elderly justice Kloenne in Logansport, and probate news in Louisiana.
Chicago views German aims as a threat to US prosperity and peace. Professor Albion W. Small argues that Germany seeks to curb American progress to pressure Britain and Europe, urging a larger US navy and alerting to possible future conflicts in South America or the Philippines. He notes German belief in American decline and says war is likely unless the US strengthens its position.
News brief from northern Indiana reports Winona sales totaling sixty thousand dollars and predicted seventy five homes to be built next year. It notes a divorce suit by Hettie May Ozer in Wabash and rapid divorces granted by Judge Joseph N. Tillitt in Peru. Other items mention Kendallville’s Sentinel publication ending, Albert Mauller's move affecting Hines, Adams county, a Goshen boy struck by a train, Bert Magley acquitted of perjury, and a judge racing to backwood activity after a short court session.
A Chicago sequel to a Sherman House robbery recovers cash and valuables from a thief. Dr. L A Worch reports diamonds and jewelry valued between $2000 and $7000, while County Assessor Eggemenn questions taxation records and summons Dr Worch to testify within five days.
Miss Cora Alice Yoquelet, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Yoquelst, died Sunday at her father's home after a long illness. Born November 21 1868 she was 1 years 10 months and 6 days old. Survived by parents two sisters five brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Tweetsy from the Peoples Chapel M E church conducted by Rev B A Banner of Fort Wayne assisted by Rev Burkett of Woodburn. Interment followed at New Haven cemetery.
Werditand Prange and Sophia Bee defend position in a case titled Koenig against Mainhee. The report notes Pars as a key party in the proceedings and outlines the filing details and court stage with emphasis on the names involved.
Employers report a shortage of good stenographers as many lack spelling and punctuation skills. Huntington Business University in Indiana touts its thorough training, high-quality teachers, and low costs with room and board and books under 90 dollars for the stenography course. Prospective students are urged to write to president C. E. Hawkins for information.
Notice that express goods received before November 1 1908 in Indiana will be sold at public auction in Port Wayne at 6:00 a m on Wednesday November 11 1903 to the highest bidder. Sale continues until all are sold unless claimed and charges paid. F G Benedict General Superintendent and H T Stapleford auctioneer.
Unclear old notice announcing loans on real estate or personal security. Mentions Pfeiffer rooms 6-7 and garbled directions or branding. No clear dates, amounts, or parties other than Uncle Sam reference.
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