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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

14

Samar Savages At It Again On Samar Island Fight

Five hundred bolomen attacked a detachment of forty six men from the Ninth infantry at Bangajon on the Gandara river in Samar. Ten soldiers were killed and six wounded before reinforcements arrived and routed the attackers, leaving over a hundred enemy dead. Two gunboats and General Smith moved to the scene after news reached Catbalogan.

Manila Ninth Infantry Bangajon Gandara Samar Catbalogan Smith

Disarray in Washington Over Samar Setback Report

Washington officials voiced dismay at a press report of a new setback on Samar island. No official confirmation was found, and the Ninth infantry linked to earlier actions at Eilangiga and Bangajon faced unclear details about the attacking company. General Hughes left Samar for Cebu due to strain from a fall while pursuing insurgents.

Washington War Department Samar Eilangiga Ninth Infantry Bangajon Gamer Hughes Cebu Smith

Fiske Warren Takes Oath Under Philippine Loyalty Act

Manila reports Fiske Warren the first suspect to swear allegiance under the commission act for landing in the Philippines. Proclamations found in his baggage are labeled treasonable. Warren says they were souvenirs. He was close to Sixto Lopez and the Hong Kong junta. Governor Taft defends the oath policy as justified.

Manila Taft Warren Lopez McKinley

Estella McClellan Weds Ralph Dick in Private Nuptials

Miss Estella M. McClellan and Ralph Westphal Dick married last Thursday at 8:50 in the residence of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J Q McClellan. Rev Samuel Wagenhals officiated with Harriet McClellan maid of honor. The couple left for an extended trip and will reside at 55 Miner Street after December 1.

Estella M. McClellan Ralph Westphal Dick J. Q. Mclellan Samuel Wagenhals Trinity English Lutheran Church Harriet McClellan Lille Point d’ Eprit Mendelssohn Miss Norton Miss Flick Lacklin Mrs. Dick Miner Street

Accident at a Rhunion is accident in veterans salute

A report from the Columbia City Post states blacksmith Andy McChien of Welf Lake suffered a serious mis fortune Wednesday while firing a salute in honor of local veterans.

Columbia City Post Andy McChien Welf Lake

Forty-fourth Indians volunteers tragedy at cannon blast

Mr McCluen assisted by his son fired a field piece during a veterans meeting. The son withdrew his thumb as the cannon overheated, causing premature discharge. The right arm and hand suffered severe injuries, with amputation at the wrist on Wednesday evening. Left thumb torn away. doctors from Hecla Wawaka and Wolf Lake performed the operation. The accident marred the veterans gathering.

Forty-fourth Indians McCluen Scott Hecha Seymore Wawaka Luckey Wolf Lake Torun

Death in New York Tunnel Tragedy After Rock Collapse

Fifty tons of rock fell in the 167th street and Broadway rapid transit tunnel burying at least four men and trapping many others 600 feet from the shaft. Foreman Patrick Madden and three workers are named dead. rescuers race toward a chamber where survivors may endure only hours longer.

New York 167Th Street Broadway Peter O'Hara Daniel Kelliher Luigi Dahise Patrick Madden Foreman Madden McCabe Brothers

Home Telephone to Complete New Building in Thirty Days

Manager Moellering of the Home Telephone company said the Main and Clinton streets building should finish within thirty days. Chicago work on the new switchboard continues while extensive underground and overhead cable is installed for growing business. Much cable runs along Fairfield avenue and South Broadway with about 2 250 subscribers currently on the lines.

Moellering Home Telephone Company Main Clinton Streets Chicago Fairfield Avenue South Broadway Home Company

Worker suffers mangled shoulder at Fort Wayne Ironworks

Edward Nommay, a laborer at Fort Wayne Ironworks, had his left shoulder torn and part of his arm mangled after his shoulder was caught between cog wheels before 5 pm Thursday. He was moved home on West Columbia street where Dr. McOscar treated the injuries.

Edward Nommay Fort Wayne Nommay West Columbia Street McOscar

Marriage of Miss Anna O'Ryan and Paul Strieder in Chicago

Miss Anna O'Ryan sister of Councilman John J. O'Ryan married Paul T. Strieder in a Thursday morning ceremony in Chicago conducted by Rev. Paul Sauer. The couple planned a local wedding next week but surprised friends with the Chicago nuptials and will reside on Crescent avenue Lakeside after the ceremony.

Anna O’ryan John J. O’ryan Paul T. Strieder Chicago Paul Sauer

South Bend Man Elected Warden at Michigan City Prison

James D. Reid of South Bend won the Michigan City prison warden post after a unanimous board vote. He succeeds Warden Shideler, whose resignation was earlier announced. Reid will assume duty on November 3 with backing from the Studebakers.

Indianapolis Ind James D. Reid South Bend Motrth Michigan City Shideler Reid Studebakers Sypeten

Grover Hill Man Charged With Bigamy Freed As Wife Declines Prosecution

J T Rogers of Grover Hill Ohio arrested in New Haven on Wednesday for bigamy had the charge dropped after accompanying officers to his Ohio home where his wife declined to prosecute.

J. T. Rogers Grover Hill Ohio New Haven

Clash Over Dr Mcausland Contempt Case Splits Court and Sheriff

The McCausland contempt matter pits Judge Aiken against Sheriff Stout in a dispute over arrest and confinement. McCausland was held in custody with an order for jail until he pays $567.45 plus costs to Mrs McCausland, while the sheriff says the judge modified the order and confinement is unnecessary.

McCausland Sentinel Aiken Superior Court Stout Emricks Allen County Dr. McCausland Causland Frank Emrick Ferris Vic Emrick Hia

Court Allows Doctor to Visit Patients During Day

The court authorized Dr. McCausland to visit certain patients during the day. At 2 o'clock he was taken to the superior court room, but another case was in argument, so his matter was not immediately called.

McCausland

Beet raising a success near Huntertown

William Brooks, a prominent farmer near Huntertown, proves sugar beets can grow in Allen county. Three acres yielded an estimated 15 to 20 tons per acre with high quality samples tested at the beet sugar factory. The crop is contracted to Kalamazoo Beet Sugar Co. at $4 per ton, with plans to expand to 500 acres to attract a local factory.

William Brooks Huntertown Allen County Brooks Sentinel Kalamazoo Beet Sugar Company

Jumped to Save His Life After Railroad Collision

John B. Mager, president of the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana and known in Fort Wayne, escaped a deadly train collision in Garrett, Indiana. His buggy was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio engine. he leaped to avoid the impact and was found badly hurt but not broken, with injuries to arms and legs. Recovery expected.

Fort Wayne Officials to Welcome Franchise Electric Line

The Lima and Fort Wayne Traction company formalized its franchise acceptance for an electric line from Toledo to Fort Wayne. D J Cable of Lima filed the acceptance, while Frank P Edson in Van Wert secured options for much of the right of way up to two miles from Fort Wayne. The company aims for a thirty foot right of way and offers half fare for school children. Fort Wayne officials expect Dayton and Cincinnati traction leaders to visit soon to review western line sections and northern routes toward Decatur and beyond.

Allen County Lima and Fort Wayne the Sentinel Maples New Haven Edson George

Karns Attend Niece's Wedding in St Joseph

Mr and Mrs S A Karn returned from St Joe where their niece Miss Bessie Patterson wed Samuel Custison a dry goods merchant of that town The ceremony was at St Marks Lutheran church Wednesday night performed by Rev WW Schrock Maids were Miss Mattie L Tus som and Miss Mae H Leighty with flower girl Miss Tealen Patterson Frank Bishen formerly of this city attended the groom Georges B McCurdy plans a residence on Third street in Bloomingdale

S. A. Karn St. Joe

It Depends Upon R B Hanna for R C Jones Congress Candidacy

Rev R C Jones pastor of the M E church at Huntertown says he will seek the Republican nomination for Congress next year only if Robert B Hanna does not enter the race. Jones cites district sentiment and notes his growing support from his past pastorates in Orland Fremont Lee Hoagland and Huntertown.

R. C. Jones M. E Huntertown Congress Robert B. Hanna Jones Hanna Orland Fremont Lee Hoagland

Lutheran churches plan anniversary services for Luther's theses

The Lutheran churches prepare to mark the 1517 posting of Martin Luther's theses on the castle gate at Wittenberg. Special commemorative services are planned Thursday October 31 with morning afternoon and evening observances across congregations.

Martin Luther Wittenberg

Grace Reformed Pastor Attends Synod in Ohio

Rev. A. K. Zartman of Grace Reformed church will attend a synodical meeting in Wadsworth Ohio this week. He will be joined by his family in the latter part of the week.

A. K. Zartman Grace Reformed Church Wadsworth Ohio

Mrs Dan Bash Hosts St Mar Guests in Columbia City

gS M s P G Kuttner and children spend a week as guests of friends in Columbia City. Mrs. Dan Bash entertained St. Mar.

G. Kuttner Columbia City Dan Bash St. Mar

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