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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1900

Page

16

Automobiles May Rule Trotting Records in Coming Era

A Boston Post article outlines how racing autos could surpass horse speed in trotting races. It notes several elite horses and owners, including Vanderbilt and Maud S, and discusses feasibility, driver skill, and potential record-breaking mile times as automobiles near two minute marks and threaten traditional trotting speeds.

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Oddball Towns and Experiments in Communism Worldwide

The article surveys extreme models from 19th to early 20th century, noting towns with unique economies and governance. It highlights Happy Towns-like experiments, cashless communities, and Communist settlements including Ain Cumprunist eator in Conte, and McAles ter in Indian Territory, describing their tax status, labor systems, and municipal aims amid poverty and reforms. It mentions a Missouri town named Toe-on-Black-Bunke-Hulls and describes residents performing public works without pay, the aim of modernizing streets and schools, and the varied outcomes of these experiments.

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Devil Hunt Stirs Village Amid Medieval Superstition

A fire devastated sheds and barns near Depeshy, five miles from Rabin, amid rumors of devil worship. An elderly villager was attacked as mobs blamed witchery, leading to a brutal severing of the victim’s head as authorities launch a strict inquiry. English services report a gender imbalance with 121 women for every 100 men.

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Electric Fish of the Nile and the Electric Battery

A fragmented account describes ancient Egyptian pictures and the Nile water as the setting for an early electric battery. It mentions a river voyage and a battery built from 2,000,000 small disks connected in compartments with terminals for electrical effects, likening it to a marvel from antiquity.

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Duel in the Air Hallows Dust in Branco Duel

An 1808 air duel named hallows dust in Branco drew combatants Me de Grandpre and M le Bigna after a quarrel over Indy. Indy involved Mlle Brevit, an operatic actress, as the spectacle unfolded at the imperial opera circle with Grandpre arriving in a car with his second and le Pique joining on the athletic Garden of the Tulleviss.

M. de Grandpre BL le Pique Lisseroud Escand Pares Branco ME. de Grandpre M. le Bigna W Indy Indy Halon M. le Pique

Indiana Rural Vote Key To McKinley Victory Says Indiana Republicans

A Republican propagandist view from Indiana stresses the rural vote as pivotal to McKinley’s success. It claims city support is weak, cites Marion and Albany as likely to swing Democratic, and warns labor unions in Muncie and Indianapolis may boost Democratic turnout. The piece notes party leaders aim to mobilize farmers and rural voters to offset urban losses.

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Beardsley Nuptials Attract Western Guests In Elkhart

A wedding reception followed the ceremony with palms and ferny arrangements. Mrs Beltza served, hugs by B B S club members. Guests from Elkhart and nearby towns attended including Mr and Mrs B Beardsley of Lichart and others from Kalamazoo, Cleveland, Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh, Kendallville, and New York City. Afterward the couple planned to reside in Elkhart, returning home after December 1.

Beltza Beardsley Llichart Paunte Arthur ‘Bewdsley Halamazoo Mich Z. Beards- Iny Thome Beardsley South Bay Rachel Beardsley Elkourt Charles Beardsley Cleveland David Ann Arbor John T. Beardsley Pittsburg Samuel Hoke Ats Colling Here George Smiley Kendallwith Winsemina Winsemina, of Naw Yorke City Dad Nive J. Wy Caswell Columbia City Walter Schutt Graveland Gart Schutt Fendallville Philadelphia Elkhart

Boy Crippled in Accident At Colwabl City Train Yard

A young boy was severely injured when struck by train No 20 as it moved through Colwabl City. The incident occurred during a public school outing attended by local children and several officials. A sister and bystander witnesses described the sudden strike and the ensuing scramble to aid the injured boy, who suffered a severed leg and other injuries. Emergency responders arrived, and authorities investigated the event, with no further details available at press time.

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Plymouth Congregational Tap Boys Meet For Annual Vel

The annual meeting of the tap boys of Plymouth Congregations was held Thursday with reports from officers showing good progress. Officers listed include Cloehal Theo and W. BR. Tonge, with clerks Ay WL Wawag and others noted.

Tplymouth Cloehal Theo W. BR Tonge Tage Tiangy Biguing Saloat Snpeyllntty Nasil Baer Alvesmen Ve-Electes

Court News Ayestel Le Rawser sues over estate claims

Ayestel Le Rawser has filed an administrator's report in the estate of John Dowser deceased and Lovin LeGraw estate against Herman Kappell for $1 900 99. W Diskman Hoy Colerick are plaintiffs' attorneys. Genew Koppell administrator has commenced suit against Herman Kappell et al for $700. Herbert N. Lowne through attorney Mr Blakes has commenced suit for $1 000 damages. Courthouse notices and court actions referenced.

Ayestel le Rawser John Dowser Deceazad Frederick LeGraw Aubinistyacapathae Lovin LeGraw Ques Stewarts& Ge Lawla LaGiow al Wable Hew Court House

Wedded Thursday Morning at VeRidonew of Me

A pretty wedding occurred Thursday evening at the VeRidonew of Me with Mr. Reitana and Miss Maud Brown of Minneapolis as principal parties. The ceremony, led by Rev. D. W. Moffat, was in the Etyst Presbyterian church with attendants and music by a local band. The couple, both well attired, stood in a decoratively arranged room for the service.

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Legal notices and court actions in Fort Wayne area

Plainitite al leges from Woodstock arrives in Allan county management case. Several suits listed: Joseph Mayhew v Edward J. Quay over mortgage $250. Wayne Hospital name change to Fort Wayne Hospital discussed. Charles A. Garrison v Cornelius and Izabella Farrell for $247.21 and mortgage foreclosure. Verdicts and appeals noted including Willine A. Scheitaain Port Wayne Lithographing case and guardian matters for Elizabeth Snuffer estate.

T. E. Elison Plainitite Allan County Woodstock Tit Anc Eliison Joseph “Mayhew Edward J. Quay Margaret Zeahouder Attoney MT Stokes Wayne Hoyo Hospital Fort Wayne Tad Martin Behyamur Peter Noll Ludge O'Ravece Plaintur William Geuke Maunrey Goltberger Eetruit Squire Tanony William Spindrey Antany Elinabetl Snuffer Tinal Tindge O'Rourke Philia Wyss Frederick Stephan Toy Triad Wovemmer Circuit Court Ue Baidlton Nationind Bral Andrew Little Ton Mavis, Jr Crcuit Conrwass Willine A. Scheitaain Port Wayne Lithycaphing Company Austed Am Ampent Supreme Court Marhet John F. Rodakough N. Keaton Clewe Initiar Chileren J. x. Harper Usband Dawnon Buters Aefondant

Death stops his journey after wagon crash near Lindenwood

A traveler named Thomas A. Cian, thirty seven, died after his prairie schooner wagon overturned near Canowaiters Lion while en route from Grant county toward St. Louis. Relatives arranged care and hospital transfer as authorities investigated the mishap. Cian, born in Grant county, had started weeks earlier, seeking work. relatives and local officials offered support. The incident occurred during a difficult travel period, with emergency aid and inquest conversations continuing.

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Bryan Opens Ohio Tour With Toledo Stop and Speaks at Bowling Green

President Bryan begins a four city Ohio swing with an informal Toledo speech. He to visit Bowling Green and Newark areas, addressing workingmen amid rain, with crowds of several hundred. The tour includes stops at Zinz, Dublin, and subsequent appearances planned in Columbus and Newark.

Kenton Ohl W. J. Bryan Mir Berma Toledo Detroit Dryan Oie Liemand Bryn Bryan Lil Mieroattov Janving Wew Yorke West Winghil Banryland Déleware Ton Tresey Valusie Mr. Bryan Tuledo Chon Dowling Green My. Moyne Ea Eleeting Brey Zindlay Tolviin Atarion Jones O- Verto Beyare Yd Fey Confarette Mr. Jones Healin Mryan Ohio

Ellison outlines observance and charity efforts

Hon T E Ellison states that the Indians bean of charities and car sections in laws a general observance of Ellison Sunday OctoberB aunt i the seqwest of tha Vaard the Baptist state convention Friday posse vaccination sucoramng. We of new work the slate lounds hed prepared at Jeatter Wwhigh will be of naugh vasistange, and these will be given cheerfully an application to either Mr. Dilson or Usa Secretary, A W Butler, at Indianpolis.

T. E. Ellison Ellison Baptist State Convention Ma. Dilson USA A. W. Butler Indianpolis

Accident on Harrison Street Stairs Leaves Man Injured

A man, identified as Barney Cotney, fell on the stairs at the southeast corner of Gule Wmbin and Harrison streets. He injured his shoulder but managed to rise and retire to a nearby inn. An employee of the Harrison Street tea stand aided him as Mrs. Bows Monro of Melita Avenue attended.

Brrney Cotney Moomer Harrison Streets Niterom Cotney Harrison Street

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