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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
4
The issue surveys varied topics from Cuba trade gains to Nickum’s perpetual light and political clubs, notes coming events in New Mexico statehood, Galveston recovery post hurricane, and lingering Franco-American sentiments amid ongoing commerce. It cites census curios and wartime views in a compact Midwest paper.
Roosevelt avoids politics as retaliation flares over talk of him while Abdul Hamid’s indemnity status shadows treasuries. Emma Goldman is blamed for an attack on the president with critics noting unpaid balances to Cleveland. Senators seek foreign holidays and home issues rise as Democrats rally in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Fort Wayne anticipates electric railway growth with local support urged.
Census data show higher illiteracy among voting age males in New Hampshire than Nebraska. Analysts link New Hampshire’s shift with influx of mill workers from French Canada while Nebraska’s agricultural base remains aligned with national norms.
Former Bluffton boy Prof Bruce Williamson now at Vanderbilt Nashville proposes to the Winona Assembly board to eliminate mosquitos for the next season. The board is expected to consider giving him the chance to exterminate the insects in the vicinity.
Washington reports heavy treasury shipments to the south and west to support the crop movement. Local banks and private sources add substantial funds, making the total money in circulation much larger than in prior seasons.
The passage argues that free speech does not protect openly advocating assassination. It cites figures like Most and Goldmann as largely harmless but warns that extremists such as Ccolgosz or Bresci can be inflamed to murder. It stresses speech should remain lawful in a system where political grievances can be resolved by the ballot.
The nation mourns after the Buffalo assassination attempt on President McKinley. The editorial condemns the anarchist crime, calls for stronger law respect, and urges unity, civic responsibility, and removal of violent zeal from government foes.
The president’s physicians say the danger point is passed and a rapid permanent recovery is likely barring unforeseen complications. The country should rejoice at the safe outcome and the thwarted assassination plot. Richard Croker, aboard the Lucania, heads to New York as Tamany’s grip weakens, with reforms possibly cutting his income tax in Britain.
longtime Fort Wayne resident William Boerger died Monday night at 10 45 at his home 194 East Washington Street from heart disease He was born February 14 1813 in Linden Prussia arrived in America in 1834 moved to Fort Wayne in 1838 and married Elizabeth Spring in 1854 Surviving children are Mrs Fred Harding Charles R Boerger Mrs Mary Seelig William H Boerger and Miss Emma Boerger A brother Jacob Boerger lives in Adams County Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Salem Reformed Church where he was a founder and member
The piece urges tighter police co operation to suppress anarchist activity and anticipates stricter winter legislation. It also calls reform of immigration laws to curb recruitment of anarchists and notes Knox refuses to appoint an assistant AG for the Schley inquiry amid cabinet support.
John R Evers sixty six died Monday evening at 323 Hanna Street from inflammation of the bowels. A German native who came to America as a youth, he lived in Fort Wayne forty one years. Surviving widow and five children Lena Lizzie John Michael Benjamin. He belonged to St Peter's Catholic church Catholic Knights of America and St Martin's Benevolent Society. Funeral Friday at 8:30 from home and 9 at St Peter's.
Washington message condemns Rev Dr Naylor who suggested he would have approved the president’s assassin lynching. The editorial argues lynching equals anarchy and urges adherence to law. It notes urban improvements and cleanliness, and comments on Herr Most’s stance toward Czolgost.
Edwin Tielker, infant son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Tielker of Wayne township, died Sunday from cholera infantum at seven months old.
Lillie McClain an inmate at the school for feeble minded youth died Saturday afternoon at age ten years two months and eighteen days The report notes official inquiry and burial arrangements are pending further detail from the institution.
Florence Reffelts infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Reffelts of Clay street died Sunday at ten months old from diphtheria.
Albert Allen son of Mrs Carrie Allen of Hale avenue died Saturday afternoon from typhoid fever after five weeks illness. He was eighteen years old and a promising and respected young man. Surviving are his mother two brothers and two sisters.
Louis Wilkening died Saturday evening at his home after an extended illness at age forty seven. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He is survived by his widow and three children.
The record notes the continual uncovering of anarchist plots each day leaving observers puzzled about the persistence and extent of these clandestine activities. Authorities and citizens alike seek understanding of how such plots arise and evade early detection.
J B Williams a Fort Wayne figure, formerly with Nickel Plate and Travelers Insurance, resigns as middle states adjustor to organize and head the claims department for the Appleyard syndicate of Boston. Headquarters will be in Columbus Ohio after the 15th inst.
Lottie Schuelke three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Schuelke of 65 John Street died at Hope Hospital from injuries suffered when she fell from a window Saturday evening. She was three years old and one month and twenty five days.
Miss Jennie Peiry and Frank J. Federspiel were married at St. Patrick's Church in a 9 o'clock morning ceremony conducted by Rev. J. F. Delaney. A wedding repast followed the rites.
Ceremony held at the bride’s home. The newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Feder speil plan a wedding tour and will guest at 109 Wells Street on their return. Out of town visitors include Mrs Emma Federspiel the Misses Lulu and Florence Federspiel Leroy Federspeil of St Marys Ohio Mrs Maggie Burkes and Eva of Chicago Mr Joseph Schnieders of Pittsburg and Mr and Mrs J F Shoemaker of Lafayette.
W J Kettler reenters business in Fort Wayne and will open a Calhoun street store soon. W J Kettler & Son have bought Marion’s largest furniture store, with R Smith to lead the new enterprise. The firm operates three furniture stores in Fort Wayne Marion and Lima Ohio.
Advertisement notes cheap wallpaper to please customers at L. C. Hull's located at 90 Calhoun Street.
Dr. M. T. Collins of Sedalia Missouri, guest of Fort Wayne friends for two days, left this morning for Buffalo to spend a week at the Pan-American exposition. He arrived by the Wabash Sunday evening.
A committee of conductors and Mrs Ginty and others welcomed Dr Collins at a depot event. They escorted him to the Ginty residence where about fifteen to twenty Pennsylvanian trainmen joined a music and luncheon gathering. Collins, once a Pittsburg road conductor, studied medicine after 1899 and built a Sedalia practice.
A full five days of entertainment unfolds at the Angola Fair from October 8 through October 10. Visitors can expect rides, exhibits, and local vendors, with ongoing attractions for families and residents.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Tracey and their daughters of Peru returned home today after visiting Mrs Potterfield on Brooklyn Avenue. Mrs Tracey and Mrs Potterfield are sisters.
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