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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1901

Page

5

Leon Czolgosz Dies in Auburn Prison Electric Chair

The article recounts Leon F. Czolgoss’s execution at Auburn Prison for president McKinley’s murder. It details the 1,700 volt procedure, his final statements, autopsy findings of a normal brain, and the prison aftermath including burial in the local cemetery and destruction of the body with quicklime and acid.

Leon Czolgosz Auburn McKinley Cleveland Meade Leon F. Gzolgosz Gerin Carlos F. McDonald New York Davis Thayer Carlos F. MacDonald BE. A. Spitzka Czolgosz Edward A. Spitzka John Gein Joan Gerin EB. i. Spiteka Mead

Ignorance of Game Law Prompts Penalties Explained

Reports from multiple sources show widespread violations of Indiana game and fish statutes due to ignorance of changes. A widely cited interview notes permits are essential for hunting quail before the season and outlines fines from five to two hundred dollars plus jail, with separate offenses for selling, possession, and out of season shooting.

Cate Indianapolis Indiana Indianapolis Journal

Czolgosz Admits He Lied About Chicago Money

In a Auburn interview Superintendent Collins reports that Leon Czolgosz again explained his trip to Chicago then admitted he had lied. He claimed a unknown boy handed him money for a Buffalo visit but could not identify the sender or the lad. He also said anarchist meetings in Cleveland were held in saloons named by a newspaper editor.

Meade Tupper Czlogosz Czolgosz Davis MacDonald Auburn Prison Collings Associated Press Mead Cyolgosz Auburn N. Y Collins Chicago Buffalo Cleveland Ohio Leon Czolgosz Leon

Was attacked in court house by man seeking revenge

Clark Gifford attacked County Superintendent Young at his desk in the courthouse during a Saturday afternoon incident. Young sustained a burn from a radiator and blows to the head. Gifford claimed insult to his wife Mrs. Gifford and sought to prove there was no improper conduct. No arrest reported at press time.

Clark Gifford Young Court House Mr. Young Gifford

Death's Record of the Day: Pleasant Township Resident Dies

Mrs. Sarah E. Greer wife of ex County Assessor Thomas Greer died Monday night at her Pleasant township home at age 60. Born in Randolph County Indiana December 23 1841 she was the daughter of Chester Shires. Survived by her husband and eight children John Chester and Thomas Greer Mrs Sarah J Wellbaum Cora and Clara Greer William Greer and Ella E Rhoades of Pueblo Colo Funeral set for Thursday at 10 am from the house with Prairie Grove chapel services and interment in nearby cemetery.

Sarah E. Greer Thomas Greer Pleasant Township Greer Randolph County Ind Chester Shires John Chester Sarah J. Wellbaum Cora Clara Greer William Greer Ella E. Rhoades Pueblo Col Prairie Grove Chapel

Mrs Charles Aker Dies After Prolonged Illness At 36

Mrs Charles Aker aged 36 of 65 Howell Street died Monday after an extended illness. Funeral from the residence at 9 oclock Wednesday then Jefferson chapel Whitley County at 1 oclock with Rev J W Field conducting services at the home.

Charles Aker Howell Street Jefferson Chapel Whitley Courty J. W. Field

Infant Georgia Pond Dies After Week of Life

Georgia Maria Pond, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Pond, died Monday evening after a short life. The notice names the Pond family and records the family’s loss.

Georgia Maria Pond John J. Pond

Berry Street Church Seeks New East Berry Location

Berry street M E church trustees search for a new home while keeping the church name. The southeast corner of Berry and Clay is favored, owned by the Henry Manning estate, with a 35 foot lot east of it owned by Frank Falker. Manning property is on the market. Falker is asked for a price.

Berry Street M. E East Berry Street Berry and Clay Streets Henry Manning Frank Falker Manning

Returns in Leach Case Reveal Bankruptcy of Avilla Carriage

United States Commissioner Logan received the official returns from Judge Baker on Saturday naming Henry W. Leach and George W. Tairman as bankrupts in the Avilla Carriage company case. The affairs are referred to Judge Chapin for adjustment and Leach is identified as a insolvent debtor.

United States Logan Baker Henry W. Leach George W. Tairman Avilla Carriage Company Chapin Leach

Struck by Street Car Injures Little Girl in City

Estella Bakoffen a child from Grand Street was knocked down by street car No 111 on Monday afternoon while crossing Wallace near Calhoun. She was pretty badly bumped but not seriously hurt and walked home unassisted with no blame on the motorman.

Estella Bakoffen Grand Street Hanna Wallace Street Calhoun

Miss Ricka Borgman Hosts Pedro Club Gathering

Miss Ricka Borgman entertained the Pedro club members last evening in a social gathering that showcased community camaraderie and club activities.

Ricka Borgman Pedro

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