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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
9
In Kazan on October 8 two hazardous devices were thrown at Vice-Governor Kobeka, with the target only slightly injured. The would-be assassin escaped as authorities investigate the incident and extremist actors are suspected.
Warsaw reports three terrorists were executed today after drumhead court martial findings. The hangings followed swift convictions in wartime trials.
In Smolensk on October 8 peasants of Molkhin held a mass meeting and resolved to refuse rent payments to landed proprietors and adopt additional radical resolutions.
In Helsingfors the constitutional democratic congress begins a split over the committee report on the Viborg manifesto. Conservatives led by Struve oppose the manifesto and back disavowal, while radicals defend the report and push for parliamentary sanction limits and passive resistance.
Charles W. Price a 40 year old farmer and bachelor was found dying in his room at the Sunderland home two miles west of Wallen. He ended his life with a pen knife after supper amid despondency over his 84 year old mother's illness. Coroner Stuits reported no other apparent cause.
Members of Plymouth Congregational Church plan a meeting next Friday evening in the church parlor to organize a Men’s club for the congregation. Tentative efforts have drawn encouragement and the aim is a large initial membership. Wednesday evening will see the annual church meeting and election of officers for next year. Yesterday the church gained fourteen additions and Rev J M Seymour of Alliance Ohio led the communion service after the morning sermon.
Charles Cooke, twenty, employed by the Centlivre company, was struck and killed by the engine pulling Pennsylvania train No. 9 just south of the oil house near the coal docks. The engineer slowed but did not see the impact. death was instantaneous from a broken neck and crushed chest. Remains were taken to Bluffton for interment after identification by a tailor’s receipt and a dairy with cash entries.
J P Kreisher a Nickel Plate brakeman from Bellevue fell from the top of a box car Saturday afternoon during a through freight near Fostoria two miles out. He was found unconscious by section men and rushed home as his condition remained very grave.
Philadelphia capitalist J Levering Jones of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company and Henry Rainey of Philadelphia toured Fort Wayne with local officials. Jones said the visit aimed to review progress, examine the Logansport Lafayette extension, and plan to improve trolley service while facing steel delays. He compared European systems unfavorably to American lines.
Havana reports show Cuba nearly pacified with Santa Clara as the last unsettled province. Alquizar hosts liberal and moderate factions amid disbanded insurgent unrest, but rural guards are expected to maintain order. Taft and Bacon occupy the palace as 360 marines land at Camp Columbia and ships prepare for New England voyage.
Newport News Virginia October 8 The transport Niagara sailed today with the First Battalion of the Twenty eighth Infantry. The Monterey plans to sail this afternoon with headquarters band and two battalions of the Seventeenth Infantry and hospital corps. The Seneca lands two battalions headquarters band of the Twenty seventh Infantry and will sail tomorrow. The Paloma carries baggage of the Twenty seventh Infantry and Fifth Cavalry with animals and will sail tomorrow. Eight transports are in port and two have already sailed.
The United Spanish War Veterans gather for their third annual encampment in Washington with delegates from most states. Commander Miller reports rising southern interest, a proposed consolidation with the Massachusetts Legion, and plans for separate camps for white and black members. The group, about 45,000 strong, shows good finances with $2,400 in the bank.
Fifty six Western Union Telegraph clocks cease to function after wires are cut at Kenedy’s saloon corner Harrison and Columbia streets. A clock near a stove installation was cut with the mistaken belief it was on a separate circuit from the rest.
Reuben Patterson a leading Fort Wayne clothier died age 43 at Stern Sanitarium Indianapolis after months of illness and a paralytic stroke. Once a partner in Golden Patterson Fort Wayne, he built a prominent mercantile career, leaving a widow Harriet Tolan and one child. Funeral at 905 Columbia Ave and burial in Westfield New York.
Bishop William Benjamin Arnett of the African Methodist Episcopal church died of uremic poisoning at Wilberforce University after a long career. A Pennsylvania native, he became a bishop in 1888 and served in the Ohio legislature in 1886 87. He was national Republican convention chaplain in 1896 and led major church gatherings in 1893 and 1901. He also held roles with the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society and the United Society of Christian Endeavor.
An old advertisement promotes a cold remedy claiming to cure in one day with laxative bromine quinine tablets. The ad offers refunds if it fails and features W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
James L. Loyd of Missouri failed to settle the dispute between W. T. Zenor and W. E. Cox over the New Albany district Democratic nomination. Loyd proposed a ten day primary in Floyd County with both candidates staying home and pledging not to spend money or vote, but Zenor rejected it. Cox agreed, yet Zenor insisted the county central committee control the primary, not the state or national committees.
Secretary Root will speak in New York City on October 22 at Carnegie Hall as part of a Republican campaign push. Chairman Sherman says Secretary Shaw and Speaker Cannon will actively participate, with Taft possibly joining after Cuba. Plans were discussed with the president in ongoing political talks.
In Muncie Indiana Lieutenant Governor Miller led the State Charities association session focused on state institutions. Former Auditor W H Hart urged separate boards for better control while Superintendent Johnson urged removing active political employees. The conference shifted to juvenile charities with H H Hanna of Indianapolis giving the principal address on the state and its child dependents.
An eighteen year old using a false name William Halstead faced police court for public intoxication with a $1 fine and suspended sentence. He admitted drinking at several near the transfer corner and Calhoun streets. Arthur Young on his honeymoon was forced to leave town after witnesses said he and his bride drank in multiple saloons. Walter Calhoun was fined $5 and jailed 35 days for stealing two state military uniforms. Additional drunks include Thomas Roelen Orie May Paul Miller fined various amounts.
Indianapolis Oct 8 Spunk Jones the negro who shot and killed Alfred Stephens in Bloomington Saturday night is in the Marion county jail for safe keeping. Jones claims self defense saying Stephens reached for a revolver in his wagon and Jones fired first. Monroe county officials transported the prisoner to Indianapolis by traction car.
Daniel G. Reid departed Richmond for New York in his private car after a three day visit. Discussions during the visit centered on a new six story stone business block planned for next summer with much of the ground floor to be used by the Second National Bank, in which Reid is interested.
The annual meeting elected President John Goeglein, Vice President John Gillie, and Secretary Treasurer David McKay. An invitation was sent to Silas Stark of Wheatland Illinois, world champion plowman, to attend the November meeting. Preparations for the event have sparked much interest.
George Harrison died in Peru Indiana after a brotherly wrestling match for an old rifle. The gun discharged during play, and authorities described the weapon as believed to be unloaded.
A druggist offered PAZO OINTMENT promising to cure itching burning and bleeding piles in six to fourteen days with a full refund if not satisfied. The claim emphasized a guaranteed cure and money back assurance.
A.Lackey, a contractor from Columbia avenue in Lakeside, reported to the sheriff that his horse was stolen from the barn. Around noon the horse returned showing the effects of hard driving, and notices were sent to neighboring counties.
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