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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1903

Page

15

Fire destroys barn at Grand Street store and injures horses

A blaze of incendiary origin totally destroyed a barn behind 117-119 Grand Street grocery, killing three horses and damaging outbuildings. Loss estimated around 1200 dollars with partial insurance. doors with double locks hindered rescue and one horse was shot after escaping. Building owned by Andrew Kalbacher.

Thomas McKiernan Grand Street Reddy Hobbs MecKiernan Henry Ulenhake Mondamin Meadows Dairy Andrew Kalbacher

Northern Indiana notes on fairs, arrests, and accidents

Reports from Wabash and surrounding counties outline fair revival efforts, a large school exhibit for the St. Louis exposition, and various local incidents. Highlights include a fatal apoplexy near Sydney, a buggy accident at Decatur, a post office burglary at Cromwell, a store blaze near Bluffton, a jailer’s legal suit in Goshen, and a Berne vote against an electric light franchise.

Poshen Wabash County Inks Nappanee H. B. Shively Wabash Frank C. Switzer H. H. Barcus Fort Wayne Bluffton Lafountaine Marion Cromwell Noble County William Hay Sydney Kosciusko County Decatur Henry Hackman Hackman J. E. Baker Auburn Baker Nobedy Maurice A. Goldberg Goshen Shirt Manufacturing Company Samuel A. Crowl Elkhart Indiana Joseph Sheiling Michawaka Suellighes Harvey Matthews George A. Stewart Kokomo

Niezer to Build Handsome Summer Home at Sylvan Lake

Work begins immediately on a new cottage for Mr. Niezer on Sylvan lake's north shore. The residence, described as one of the resort's most handsome summer homes, will occupy a desirable site and reflect the area’s upscale summer retreats.

Niezer Sylvan Lake ME Benry

Marital Pairings Listed in Local Notices

A record of listed couples includes Bernard C. Rensman with Mary Godfrey, Frederick T. Martin with Mabel Anna Lawson, Henry Wentworth with Emme M. White, Clarence L. Birely with Bertha May Thompson, Fred W. Rohlman with Lillie B. Wapner, James Inglis with Carrie E. Hughes, William A. Langohr with Ella Radahart, Jackson L. Smethers with Mellie B. Anderson, Charles M. Butler with Leonora D. Moore, and William H. Lenz with Marie M. Evicksoz.

Bernard C. Rensman Mary Godfrey Frederick T. Martin Mabel Anna Lawson Henry Wentworth Emme M. White Clarence L. Birely Bertha May Thompson Fred W. Rohlman Lillie B. Wapner James Inglis Carrie E. Hughes William A. Langohr Ella Radahart

Funeral Service of Archbishop Kain in St Louis

Archbishops and bishops attended the funeral for Archbishop John Kain in the Old Cathedral St Louis. Cardinal Gibbons presided at the pontifical mass and Arch bishop Keane of Dubuque delivered the sermon before the body was interred at Calvary Cemetery beside Archbishop Kendrick.

St. Louis Old John Kain Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons Keane Dubuque Iowa Calvary Cemetery Kendrick Kain Phie Dieus Kentick Seminary J. J. Keane St. Charles Seminary Potomac

Great Increase of Tuberculosis

Special bulletins from the state board of health report a sharp rise in tuberculosis mortality in September with an average of ten deaths per day. Victims span ages from children to elderly, including seventy mothers and twenty nine fathers of families, leaving 268 orphans at risk of becoming state charges.

Indianapolis Ind State Board of Health

No reason to leave Viadivostok noted by Japan

Miladivostock dispatch dated October 21 reports the Japanese government has informed the local consul there that there is no reason for Japanese to depart Viadivostok. The reply follows a query from the consul on the subject.

Petersburg Noyce Vremya Miladivostock Viadivostock Conent

Federal National bank in Pittsburg closes under OCC action

The Federal National Bank of Pittsburg shuts its doors with a notice from receiver John B. Cunningham. Directors met until 2 a.m. and officials denied major losses while cautioning depositors against runs. Local stock trades remained mixed as the bank’s prospects draw cautious statements from President J. A. Langfitt.

Pittsburg Federal National Bank John B. Cunningham Pittsburg Stock Exchange J. A. Langfitt United States Depository United States Pittsburg Exchange Eastern Tube Company Dayton Ohio Cunningham

Vessel's List Of Missing From South Portland

A San Francisco list details missing passengers and crew of the steamer South Portland. Named are Mrs. W. E. Tyrrell, Mrs. Fletcher Bent, Charles Blank, C Hollenback, D McKay, F Marge, K S Lasey, Paul Reinmuth, J Watson, J C Wright, J Kilgore second officer, William Holman, Manuel Ries, Abe Maddox, George Jackson, Otto Brandt, John McKenzie, Charles Jefferson, plus Arthur Paven second officer, Charles Blombeck seaman, Patrick Nolan fireman, S D Acker passenger, Alameda E H Humphrey cook, H Christoffson seaman, and F H Wolf seaman.

San Francisco Cal South Portland W. E. Tyrrell Fletcher Bent Tyrrell Charles Blank C. Hollenback D. McKay F. Marge K.S. Lasey Paul Reinmuth J. Watson J. C. Wright J. Kilgore William Holman Manuel Ries

Donations announced at missionary society session

Detroit, Oct 21. At the first session of the American Christian missionary society today donations totaling 35000 were announced. Mrs. H. M. Meir of St. Louis announced that a de-

Detroit Mich H. M. Meir St. Louis

Burglars Rifled Superior Post Office Stamps

Superior Wisconsin October 21 burglars rifled the post office vault removing nearly all stamps valued between 15000 and 15500 dollars and about 100 dollars in silver. The safe with currency remained untouched. A lone electric pocket lamp served as a clue. Bloodhounds were unavailable due to poor health, suggesting professional thieves conducted a clean job.

Superior Wis

Dowie Seeks Special Prayers for Sick Followers

New York news reports Dowie called for special prayers at Madison Square Garden for ill followers. At least forty three are confined to boarding houses due to sickness. Health officials inspected Downe's Zion headquarters and pledged to maintain sanitary conditions. Dowie also announced donations from New York merchants between $200 and $5,000.

New York Dowie Madison Square Garden Board of Health Downe Zion

Embezzlement Charge Placed in Picture Firm Case

An affidavit in Justice Skelton's court accuses Edward J. Merrigan of embezzling funds from a Chicago based picture enlarging company previously run by Clinton Rhodes. The affidavit claims Merrigan misappropriated at least $1 with Rhodes and William Taylor noting he is several hundred dollars short, and that Merrigan reportedly lost substantial money in local poker games including a $60 loss at a named venue.

Justice Skelton Edward J. Merrigan Clinton Rhodes Merrigan William Taylor Rhodes Chicago Moerrigan Morrigan

Crucible Steel Company elects unchanged board except one

The Crucible Steel Company of America held its annual meeting in Jersey City. Directors re-elected retained all veterans except Benjamin Atha, replaced by William G. Park. Year ending Aug 31 shows net earnings of 1,522,550 as management notes weak results due to open market conditions in the first six months.

New York Crucible Steel Company of America Jersey City Benjamin Atha William G. Park

Dowie Hissed Off By Madison Square Audience

Elijah the Restorer John Alex Dowie clashed with critics and a noisy crowd at Madison Square Garden. Carrie Nation arrived with 2500 spectators as Dowie argued with opponents, callers, and a gallery mob amid loud interruptions and arrests.

New York John Alexander Dowie Elijah the Restorer Madigton Square Garden Carrie Nation Dowie

Dowie sermon drawl angers audience at Madison Square Garden

The critic attacks a public speaker's sermon calling it evasive and coarse invective. Dowie and his aids plan a trip abroad aboard the Saxonian, leaving Boston on Saturday to England and then Australia, with a return not expected until July.

Madison’ Square ‘Garden Dow

Elliott elected president of Northern Pacific Railway

Howard Elliott, formerly second vice president at Chicago Burlington and Quincy, is named president of the Northern Pacific Railway to succeed Charles S. Mellen who resigns to head the New York New Haven and Hartford. Elliott will take office on the 24th. Three dividends totaling 5 percent have been declared thus far.

A. J. Gladstone Dowie Twenty-seventh Dowie New York Northern Pacific Railway Lamont Howard Elliott Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Northern Pacific Railway Company Charles S. Mellen New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Elliott Hannibal St. Joseph St. Louis Keokuk Northwestern Kansas City Council Bluffs Chicago, Burlington and Western Railroads Engineer Corps

McLaughlin Drops Fight Over Kings County Endorsements

Former Police Commissioner Bernard York announced that Hugh McLaughlin will withdraw opposition to Grout and Fornes as democratic nominees for comptroller and president of the board of aldermen. The Kings County committee plans to endorse them at a meeting soon, ending a heated primary period in Brooklyn politics.

New York Bernard York Hugh McLaughlin Kings County McLaughlin Mesars. Grout Fornes Board of Aldermen James Sinnott Democratic Committee Grant Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Grout Brooklyn Murphy Tammany Fornis Fussoniata McQarren Sfteen York

Bishop Thoburn Sailed to St Louis for South Lapton

The Rt. Rev. James sails Monae Street Louis for South Lapton on route to Andis where he continues his journey.

Thoburn Sailé James Monae St

Bitter but hopeful Alaska boundary verdict praised

London observers call the Alaska boundary decision regrettable yet honorable. Chief Justice Alverstone’s signing praised as justice, while Canadian commissioners face criticism for not signing. U.S. and Canadian officials depart for New York and Queenstown aboard the Cedric, with Carnegie and others aboard.

London Alaska Boundary St. James Gazette Alverstone Pall Mall Gazette Lodge Turner Liverpool White Star Line Cedric New York Lord Strathcona White United States John W. Foster Euston Station Joseph Pope Joseph Pulitzer Andrew Carnegie Queenstown

Boundary decision details awaited by state department

Washington reports officials expect full maps and documents from the Alaska boundary commission to clarify its decision. The outline gaps may be filled when the transcript arrives, as the commission appears to extend American title north of the Klehini river beyond the Hay-Pauncefote line, with survey work soon to be undertaken by the coast survey to fix the boundary.

Washington State Department Alaskan Boundary Commission Foster Klehini River Evarts

Dominion Coal to reduce dividend to six per cent

Montreal October 21 President James Ross of the Dominion Coal company says directors will recommend lowering the annual dividend from eight to six per cent. He notes the October 1 dividend will be paid though past payments came from rental rather than earnings and with the lease terminated the company will rely on earnings to cover distributions.

Montreal James Ross Dominion Coal Company Ross Boal

Must Join The Federation

Philadelphia convention of International Textile Workers adopts a resolution to affiliate all Central Textile union of the city with the American Federation of Labor through the international body. Edward J. McNulty says the 909000 textile workers strike failed without such support.

Philadelphia International Textile Workers Central Textile Union American Federation of Labor Edward J. McNulty American Federation

Scandal Ends Honeymoon in Terre Haute

Michael Stack was arrested in Terre Haute for a statutory offense after a dispute with his bride, Mrs. Fred Apman. Apman vowed to challenge his return and control of the estate, while Stack reportedly came back amid family turmoil and legal action.

Mrs. Nation Dowie Terre Heute Ind Michael Stack Fred Apman Stack Regan Apman

Lafay Parish Pastor Gregg Opt 1 Details

New York reports option one concerning Pastor Gregg of Lafay parish with unclear details. The fragment notes his role and مياه.

New York Opt Th Gregg The Lafay

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A. Kalbacher H. McFerran Roanoke Wildcat Jackson L. Smethers and Mellie B. Anderson Charles M. Butler Leonora D. Moore William H. Lenz Marie M. Evicksoz Sentinel Federal National Comptroller International Missionary Convention of the Christian Church OLD Board Morgan Buckley Elijah Dr. Dowie Northern Pacific Mlaughlin Comment On Federation
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