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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

5

Loot Recovered as Lowell Bank Regains Bonds

Merchants National Bank of Lowell reports securities stolen by two employees have been returned. The bank shows a $115000 deficiency in surplus and profits due to the loss, with officers hinting at immunity from punishment in exchange for the return. A Washington bank examiner began reviewing the books as doors reopened.

Merchants’ National Bank A. S. Smith L. K. Swift National Bank Burke Lowell Bartlett Elden & Bartlett Boston Washington

De Wet Death Rumors Denied by Transvaal Exiles

In the Hegue on Oct 21 former Transvaal residents in the city refute Durban Natal rumors claiming General De Wet has died. The report notes the denial originates from Natal sources but when questioned, locals express skepticism of the claim.

Transvaal DeWet Durban Natal

Minnesota bank blown in Fulda heist

A bank in Fulda Minnesota was blown open early today and $5,500 cash secured. No crew has been found or identified at this time.

Fulda Minn Farmers’ Bank

Prince of Teck Robbed

The duke and duchess of Cornwall and York departed Halifax Canada at 9:30 AM amid thousands of cheering spectators as heavy snow began to fall.

Tialifax N. S Duke and Duchess of Cornwall York Canada

Robbery on royal yacht Ophir claims heirloom watch

Storm struck as Ophir steamed away. Prince Alexander of Teck was robbed in his cabin on the royal yacht Ophir. A gold heirloom watch and a purse with sovereigns were taken from him.

Prince Alexander of Teck Ophir

Canada to waive hog quarantine for Chicago livestock show

Hon. Sydney Fisher minister of agriculture for Canada informed E. Skinner general manager of the International Livestock Exposition that Canada will cooperate with the U S Department of Agriculture to suspend quarantine rules for hogs entering the Dominion. The suspension applies to hogs entered for the Pan American exposition in Chicago during the first week of December.

Chicago Sydney Fisher Dominion of Canada E. Skinner United States Department of Agriculture Dominion

Wives of Israel Messler Win $5000 in Court

In circuit court on Monday Mary D. Messler won a $5,000 default judgment against Israel Messler. She sought $10,000 in an accounting after his disappearance from Lafayette township to an unknown location. The couple, once prosperous, moved to South Wayne and built a home before Messler vanished with cash.

Mary D. Messler Israel Messler Lafayette Township South Wayne Iowa California Messler

John Huston Ends Life After Liquor Battle

John Huston, about 30, heir to a prominent Connersville family, died at his mother's home from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had struggled with alcoholism and shot himself Saturday night at 8 o'clock, lingering twenty four hours before death. He was related to J N Huston, the former U S treasurer under Harrison. Mrs Henry Buhlman of 90 Baker Street is seriously ill.

Connersville Ind John Huston William Huston Huston J. N. Huston United States Harrison Henry Buhlman Baker Street

Tragedy in Chicago Love Triangle Ends in Death

Mrs. Charlotte Nichol, wife of W L Nichol Jr, dies by self poison at the Marlborough hotel amid a dual life with Dr. Orville Burnett. Burnett also tries to die by neck wound and gas, survives, and faces grand jury scrutiny. Debris of a note explains their motive in a tale of forbidden affection and scandal.

Chicago Orville Burnett Charlotte Nichol W. L. Nichol Nashville, Chattanooga and Burnett Marlborough Denver Orville Case

Tragic Lake Wawasee Fire Claims Six Year Old

At Inako Wawasee near Goshen Indiana a mother left for a dance locking doors. A fire trapped her two children six year old girl perished and three year old brother escaped through a window and is expected to survive. The house burned to the ground as Mrs Gordy lies in critical condition.

Goshen Ind Joseph Gordy Gordy Inako Wawasee Gordy Lad

Anglo-Saxon Review to Cease Publication

London reports the Anglo Saxon Review edited by Mrs George Cornwallis West will cease with the present issue. Readers are urged to subscribe for The Sentinel.

London George Cornwallis West Randolph Shorehill

German professor proposes malaria blood as cancer cure

Berlin dates a bold claim by Dr. Frederick Loffler, a hygiene professor, that malaria blood injections could counteract all cancer forms. He notes tropical areas show rare cancer incidence and urges experimental cooperation, citing malaria’s potential to offset other diseases and the need to control the antidote.

Berlin Frederick Loffer Royal University of Griefswald Prussia Loffler United States Record- Herald Borneo Tropics

Aged Soldier Weds Teen Bride in Indiana Suit

Kokomo Indiana October 19 Capt Garrigus aged 71 commander of the G A R wins his suit for the hand of Miss Marie Thomas aged 17. They plan to marry next Wednesday at the bride's guardian's home in Henry county after a courtship begun six months ago when she lived at her uncle Henry Edwards farm near Kokomo.

Kokomo Ind Captain Garrigus Indiana Marie Thomas Henry County Garrigus

Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake

Royal Baking Powder Co of New York prompts bakers to seek premium results with their indicated product and brand placement at 100 William Street in Manhattan.

Royal Baking Powder CO William ST New York

Stormy Meeting Over Letters from Aged Lover to Miss Thomas

Letters found by Mr Edwards sparked a stormy scene when he and Garrigus confronted each other. Miss Thomas left the Edwards home and has since lived with her guardian. She will be eighteen on her wedding day.

Miss Thomas Mr. Edwards Garrigus Edwards

Post Office Clerks Test Yields Splendid Scores

Five members of the Fort Wayne mailing department, T. W. Blair, George B. Humphreys, Jesse L. Braden, Elson Brosius and W. H. Smith, passed a department exam conducted by Chief Clerk W. L. Poe. Chief Clerk Poe reported to Superintendent O. T. Holloway that the group achieved scores from 98.25 to 100 percent and threw 667 pieces of mail each, a record considered one of the best for the office.

Fort Wayne Holloway

Two Car Loads of Brick Sent by Express to Maine

Terre Haute Indiana reports a record express shipment of two car loads of brick via Adams Express from St Louis to Augusta Maine. The 55000 pounds moved with $1925 in express charges as a time sensitive supply for Governor Hill's contractor who needed bricks from St Louis immediately.

Terre Haute Ind Express St. Louis Augusta Maine Governor Hill Adams Express Company

Calls Kitchener Hangman

London Times note on Anglophobia in Vienna cites a Vienna outbreak as described by an Australian capital correspondent. the report references Kitchener in a debate over British policy and public sentiment.

New York London The Times

Lord Kitchener Seen as Hangman by Vaterland

The Vaterland accuses Lord Kitchener of brutality in South Africa saying he seeks victory by violence after losing faith in honest war. It claims government loosened restraints, allowing reprisals against the Boers. The paper warns his bloodthirst will provoke Boer retaliation and wider bloodshed.

Vaterland Lord Kitchener South Africa Waterland Botha

Besette Fined 250 In Hammond Strike Case

Edward H. Besette, Chicago Typographical Union No. 16 member, was fined 250 dollars plus costs by the U S court in Indianapolis after a trial over three days. He faced charges for violating Judge Baker's injunction against W B Conkey Company strikers at Hammond. The bond was denied.

Indianapolis Edward HE. Besette Chicago Typographical Union Nev. 16 United States Baker W. B. Conkey Company Hammond Baer Beselle

Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm Comes In New Form

The item is prepared for nasal catarrh sufferers who use an atomizer. It retains all healing properties without drying secretions. Priced at 75 cents including spraying tube. Available at druggists or mailed from Ely Brothers 56 Warren Street New York.

Ely Brothers Warren Street New York

Former Fort Wayne dealer builds home in Hermosa California

D. D. Schlatter, once with Pfeiffer Schlatter in Fort Wayne and now living in California, plans to stay and is erecting a house on his fine residence in Hermosa.

D. D. Schhlatter Fort Wayne Pfeiffer & Schlatter California Cucamonga Schlatter Hermosa

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Lowell Bank Bonds and Securities Mass Merchants’ National Minnesota Prince OF Teck Mrs. Messler Aliso Her Lake Wawasee Czases Publication Sentinel Professor Loeffler Kitchaner Business Square America Cash the King Ues Reuben S. Patterson
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