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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1906
Page
2
Havana broker Manuel Silveira, agent for J. M. Ceballos & Co., fled Havana on the Carmelina October 2 and was found aboard another steamer two days later. Authorities allege defalcation of over one million dollars and continue tracing his and the Carmelina’s fate.
New York October news reports Manuel Silveira of Havana defrauded J M Ceballos & Co. for nearly 1 million dollars, with total liabilities between 3 and 4 million. Silveira, head of Silveira & Co., fled Havana aboard his steamer Carmelina on October 2, leaving wife and children. Assignee William V Rowe and counsel William Nelson Cromwell say assets are substantial but require careful handling. The firm suspended operations for creditors and accountants begin examination. hope remains assets cover losses and business may resume.
The Chicago American League team defeated the Chicago National League team in a dramatic world series before large crowds. The series ran from October 9 to October 15, with six games played and the American team securing four wins to claim the title on their home field.
After hours of study a joint committee of thirty women approved the consolidation of the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs and the State Federation of Women's Clubs by a twenty to ten vote. The new organization is named the Indiana State Federation of Clubs with the women's wording retained. The move ends Indiana's split between two literary clubs bodies and aligns with the national federation’s standards. The joint committee met in the court house assembly room following a Woman's Club league invitation.
Invitations were issued for the commencement exercises of the Hope hospital training school for nurses to be held Friday October 26 at 8 o'clock in the First Methodist church. A class of ten will receive diplomas and an elaborate program is planned. The graduates are Annabel McCallum St Thomas Ontario Mabel P Sanders Sarnia Ontario Helen Palmer Wallaceburg Ontario Irene Byron Pittsburg Pennsylvania Mabel A Files Fort Wayne Indiana Eva B Glasgow St Thomas Ontario Corris L Hammond Prattville Michigan Katherine B Hartman Fort Wayne Indiana Lydia B Kreutziger Elkton Michigan Dessie E Kelsey Zanesville Indiana.
E A K Hackett publisher of The Sentinel underwent gallbladder surgery at Lutheran hospital Monday at 11 am. Surgeons report the patient endured the operation well with hopeful signs of recovery. A large gallstone was removed without septic complications and early convalescence is expected after a restful night and satisfactory morning reports.
Miss Anna Weisel, 23, residing west of Decatur Indiana, died yesterday under unclear circumstances. Coroner Falk will not issue a verdict until further probing. Possible causes include self harm or overdose of headache powder swallowed Wednesday night. housekeeper found her unresponsive hours later. A physician found no poison, and the young woman had previously pursued nursing training but failed the physical exam.
A Baldwin built locomotive best described as the largest engine in the world was shown on a Pennsylvania freight train passing through the city shortly after noon Tuesday. Engine length 52 feet with tender 83 feet total. width 10 feet 5 inches. weight 180 tons without coal and water, 251 tons with coal and water. It carries 4,000 gallons of water and 13 tons of coal, has four cylinders and six pairs of drivers plus a trailer. The unusual design places two extra cylinders mid machine, making it look like two engines in one. Railroad men nearby at the east yards witnessed the showcase.
Rev. W. H. Daniel of Decatur has been tendered an editorial writer position at the Chicago Inter Ocean. His son Harry Daniel has long been the paper's financial editor. Daniel formerly presided over the Fort Wayne Methodist Episcopal district and retired from active ministry years ago.
Advertises over 500 open firemen and brakemen positions with rapid promotion to engineers and conductors. No experience needed and high wages from $75 to $200 monthly. Promises mail instructions at home and help securing a position. Free catalogue and application blank offered by National Railway Training School Inc. 66 B Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn.
A Saturday gathering at 654 Wall Street marked the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hohnhaus and the 30th for their daughter Mrs. Fred Eisenacher. Attendees included their children and grandchildren, with Rev. A Schwartz officiating and Bavarian roots noted.
Ada Bowser becomes bride of George Edwin Tibbits in a home ceremony at the Bowser house with Lohengrin march, autumn leaf arch, and a detailed reception. Attendants include Misses Russell and Bowser, with Rev. J B Seaman officiating and S B Bechtel master of ceremonies. The couple will reside at 2101 Oliver Street after November first.
A partial and garbled OCR fragment outlines a local notice with unreadable names dates and places. It preserves no clear event or action and provides insufficient readable facts for a proper card.
Allen County commissioners approve numerous janitors and staff payments for the court house and other county facilities. The ledger includes John Metwilf, August Meyers, and J B O Rourke among many others with varied small sums, plus multiple suppliers and care costs for poor relief and power houses.
The superintendent of construction offers for sale at Frank J. Belot's office on November 10 1906 at 2 pm the entire Paul Trier ditch project in Adams and Marion townships Allen county Indiana. Ditch length 8020 feet runs from Trier ditch summit 40 rods south of section 52 30n 13e to Thompson ditch through sections 32 and 5. Open bids with bond for double the contract. Also farm hands wanted at Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth.
Advertises kitchen ware including large enamel dish pans preserve kettles and hosiery by the car load. Ladies fleeced hose priced 10c to 49c with various values, children and infant wool hose 10c to 23c. Signed Jas. M. Kane, 614 Calhoun Street.
The Auburn convention featured Judge Wrigley and B F Hull urging unity for Democratic gains in Noble and surrounding counties. Dr Morr accepted the nomination by acclamation and urged workers to stay at it, stressing party strength and labor questions while reaffirming the June Auburn platform.
Members of the Retail Merchants association organized a special group to run the Pure Food show set for Fort Wayne at the Saengerbund hall next January. Officers elected include President Thomas McKiernan and Treasurer E E Hite, with directors George Kierspe William Keyser A C Brase George Goleeke and Henry Beadell. They will visit Toledo in early November to study the show and gain pointers.
Directors of the Tri-State Loan and Trust company declared a regular semiannual dividend of 3 percent on paid in capital stock of 300000 dollars and set aside 10875 dollars to be added to the surplus. The showing is an excellent one.
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