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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1903

Page

3

Way Admits Signing Two Contracts In Polo League Dispute

Special to The Sentinel Indianapolis October 20 President Poor of the Central Polo league and Manager Cohen of the Indianapolis team in the Western league meet over Harry Way who is claimed by both leagues. Way admits signing two contracts. Cohen warns of an injunction if Way plays in Danville. Way plans to go to Danville this week to coach. A bitter fight is anticipated.

Sentinel Indianapolis Ind Poor Cohen Harry Way Way Danville

Fitch and Otto wed in Perry Township home ceremony

Miss Artie M. Otto and Kelsey D. Fitch married Tuesday at noon in Perry township at F. P. Otto's home. Rev. A. K. Zartman officiated. the bride wore a fawn silk gown. No attendants. The couple will reside at 332 West Williams Street after November 1.

Artie M. Otto Kelsey D. Fitch F. P. Otto Perry Township A. K. Zartman Grace Reformed Church Mrs. Fitch West Williams Street City

Bump Wins Flat Contract Near Art School

E. H. Bump awarded the contract for a four flat building on West Wayne street two doors east of the art school. Project cost about $9,000 with masonry and carpentry included in the bid.

E. H. Bump Mr. Schwieters Wayne Street Art School

Banquet of Indiana Sons of the American Revolution

The Fort Wayne Anthony Wayne club hosted a lively Indiana Sons of the American Revolution banquet with 38 covers. Speakers praised patriotism, mutual service, and the 1776 legacy, while a toast to Lord Cornwallis and remarks on national character followed a rich menu and entertainment by Alexander’s mandolin orchestra.

Indiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution Anthony Wayne Club Fort Wayne George Day Sommers Alexander Mandolin Frank E. Felter Huntington Indiana Sons of the American Revolution Albert E. Bulson Gilbert Battle Creek Sanitarium Battle Creek Sanitarium, and Spoke of “the Growth of the Century.” Dr. Bulson Mr. Moores United States Moores England Fudge Mitchell Lafayette Ss. M. Foster Erbed

Boundary Award Elates Cabinet and Blaney Arrest

Hay plans to present the boundary dispute outcome at today’s cabinet meeting while details of the agreement remain sketchy on the record. John Lewis Blaney, alias from the Blaney case, is recaptured after evading jail, with a history of robberies including the Altoona post office theft.

Hay Foster Commission Department United States

Recovered body from the college case unfolds

Louie Lohse of Chesterton Indiana arrived in the city to identify his father Peter Lohse’s remains found in a Fort Wayne police station arrest to a Fort Wayne Medical College pickling vat. The body remained intact with no dissecting performed.

Louie Lohse Chesterton Ind Th City Peter Lohse Fort Wayne Medical College 8. H. Havke Will Peltier Young Lohse Valparaiso Fort Wayne South Dakota Whiting Heghwich Chicago Lohse Bloomingdale Terry Schilling Hope Hospital Peltier van Buskirk Medical College

Jail Breaker Back in Custody After DeKalb Escape

Auburn Indiana October 20 Lewis Blaney and Charles Evans escaped the DeKalb county jail September 14 by sawing their way out. Blaney was recaptured at Waldron Illinois near Kankakee and returned by Sheriff Bleeks. Grand jury signals may reveal outside help for the breakout. Evans remains at large after disappearing with Blaney. Blaney had been charged with burglarizing the Odin mining operation.

John Lewis John Lewis Blaney Kankakee Bleeks Blaney Evans Auburn Illinois Altoona Indianapolis Friends Ind Lewis Blaney Charles Evans DeKalb County Waldron Sentinel

Negroes Slain in War With Posse Near Plantation

In New Orleans on October 20 a clash between a white led group and a negro posse near Pecan Grove plantation, St. Charles Parish, left three black men dead and seven to eight wounded. White leader Pat McGee and the group escaped into swamps. The posse, including Constable Songy, pursued them after a confrontation sparked by debts complaints.

New Orleans Pecan Grove St. Charles Parish Pat McGee McGee Mississippi Valley Railroad Songy John Hinds St. Rose

Missionary Work Discussed at Christian Convention

Detroit, Oct 20 The first business session of the American Christian Missionary Society, part of the Christian church, concluded the international missionary convention. Reports show 598 missionaries employed and 25,490 new church additions, with $244,967 raised for home missions and total receipts of $102,246, a rise of $19,315.

Detroit Mich American Christian Missionary Society Christian Church International Missionary Convention of the Board of Managers National Boards of Missions Home Missions Society G. M. Muckley Board of Church Extension R. P. Shephard New Jersey America A. B. Philput Philpot

Baltimore Quiet After the Flurry

Baltimore banks opened on time and financiers expressed confidence that no further suspensions would occur. Despite earlier fears three trust firms planned to apply for receiverships, but doors opened as usual and officials said the panic was unfounded. The stock exchange remained calm with a conservative buying stance, and a Treasury inquiry into bank needs bolstered confidence.

Baltimore Maryland and Union Stock Exchange Treasury Department Washington

New Cure for Snake Bite Reported in Alabama Tall Tale

A New Orleans Times-Democrat reader relays a claim that salt cures snake bites after spending weeks in Alabama. He describes killing many rattlesnakes and promoting salt as an absorbent that allegedly draws poison from the body, noting skepticism from locals and admitting a more pleasant remedy exists.

Alabama New Orleans Times-Democrat

Envy as a vice and its damaging effects

The passage argues envy reveals inferiority and leads to harmful acts and personal misery. It warns that motive matters, as evil motives produce wrong and suffering for both others and the envious person.

Adair and Jeffries Highlight Weekend Sports News

Miss Rhona Adair, leading British woman golfer, visits the United States and showcases strength in the Scotch game while Jim Jeffries faces criticism over racial lines in match choices. Jeffries defended against Jackson previously and now confronts McVey and Johnson as rival promoters push for a title bout.

Rhona Adair Great Britain England Ireland Miss Adair Frances E. Griscom Philadelphia Griscom Jim Jeffries McVey Johnson Colored Giants California Pacific Coast Jeffries Peter Jackson Jackson Denver

Harkness Plans Transcontinental Drive Against Record

New York’s H. S. Harkness aims to drive from New York to San Francisco this fall in a race against the existing 62 day record set by Fetch and Krarup. He will modify his Gordon Bennett racing car with a touring body and altered gearing to improve comfort and speed for long distance travel.

H. S. Harkness New York San Francisco Harkness Fetch and Krarup

Annapolis and West Point May Team Up This Fall

Paul Dashiel, chairman of the rules committee and noted Annapolis football figure, says a West Point and Annapolis collaboration remains possible this fall. He adds that no college men may play on either side, a rule that would exclude Charley Daly.

Annapolis West Point Paul Dashiel Charley Daly

Britt Set for Probable Match in San Francisco Club Bout

Britt remains idle while word spreads that Jimmy Britt will likely be matched with a capable opponent of equal size by the Reliance club of San Francisco. The outcome hinges on a potential bout that could occur if negotiations finalize.

Twcole Sam Uncle Sam Britt Jimmy Britt Reliance Club San Francisco

Big Football Games in the East Schedule

The major games listed include Harvard at Pennsylvania on November 7 in Philadelphia, Yale at Princeton on November 14 in New Haven, and Harvard at Yale on November 21 at Soldiers Field.

East Harvard-Pennsylvania Philadelphia Yale-Princeton New Haven Harvard-Yale Soldiers’ Field

Choynski Dominates Klondike Scene In Bout

Joe Choynski is hailed as the Klondike after a seven round victory over Nick. In a prior exchange Burley halted Choynski in two rounds, marking a notable contrast in the recent bouts.

Choynski Joe Choynski Klondike Nick Burley Joe

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