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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
1
A woman was killed when a burglar used her weapon to shoot her after a confrontation. Police reported the burglary occurred at her residence, where the victim grappled with the intruder before the fatal shot was fired. Detectives are reviewing evidence and pursuing leads.
Mrs. Mary Lawless Rorschach wife of Lieut Frank Rorschach U S N was murdered in her Portsmouth Virginia home by a burglar who disarmed her fired twice and fled dropping the pistol. Bloodhounds traced a scent but could not follow. The case involves a fearless Virginia-born musician aged about thirty six and her husband serving aboard a U S Navy ship.
A Pittsburg autos crash on a city street killed one woman and seriously injured four others as the party’s vehicle hit a curbstone and telegraph poles. At Bruno Island track two racing accidents killed Rex Rainersten, 35, and left several injured including Walter Christy, Clarence Dastion, and Frank Alleghe ny. Rainersten died en route to hospital after being trapped under the Derby car.
Washington officials report a stringent exclusion treaty between America and Japan coming into reach within days. The Vancouver mob incident is seen as a possible indirect aid to negotiations on restricting Japanese coolies entering the United States. Officials argue Japan must face the racial nature of the problem and treat Americans fairly.
The great council of the United States Improved Order of Redmen opened its sixtieth annual session in Norfolk Virginia with over 350 delegates and thousands of visitors. The five day meeting faces work on permanent headquarters costing 500000 to 750000 and amendments barring saloon keepers and bartenders from membership, as Louisville fights for the site.
Berlin reports Emperor William plans a special greeting and entertainment for Secretary of War William H. Taft during his two month stay. Arrangements are under way at Potsdam castle with official conferences. In Seattle Taft spoke on capital and labor at a mass meeting after a university club breakfast and a luncheon by the King County Republican club.
Huntington Ind Sept 10 The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co asks Huntington city council for a franchise to string wires on streets and alleys to supply electrical power for commercial lighting and power. If granted the firm will bid for all street store and residence lighting in the city. C G Guild superintendent of the traction line’s light and power dept prepared the franchise and filed it with the city clerk.
New York officials say Lusitania has not sent updates since reported west of Queenstown in fog. If she reaches Cape Race wireless zone by Wednesday, Cunard expects a record time from Daunt’s Rocks to Sandy Hook. Fogs slowed start but repairs and speed hopes may reclaim time. The rivalry May prompt North German Lloyd to build a faster liner and lower first cabin fares from Cunard.
Telegrams report Wallace E Wheeler, about 30, died within hours after a distressing accident at Central Valley New York where he worked as a civil engineer for the Erie railroad. His wife Mary Randall Wheeler, once Miss Randall of Avilla, survived with a five year old daughter. His parents reside in Chicago and funeral arrangements are expected there.
John Shackelford was arrested Tuesday on a warrant by Court Bailiff Strodel on a charge of assault and battery. details indicate the arrest followed a complaint by George Baker.
Chicago September 10 The Standard Oil Company of Indiana seeks a writ of superseders to halt U S government collection of a 29 24 million fine from Judge Landis order. Judge Grosscup hears arguments with both sides debating bond amount and policy, signaling a ruling pending bond value.
Vancouver Vancouver Riots center on Chinese and Japanese quarters with near siege conditions. Guns and knives flood orientals as police halt firearm sales. Chinese crews and Japanese workers are evacuated to the quarter under armed guards. Police swear in 100 special constables and call military if needed amid $20,000 in damage and widespread disruption. American anti Japanese groups attend, though most rioters are Canadians. Ottawa demands law and order protections for Japanese residents.
Portland dispatch relays a Seattle note from The Seattle correspondent with region wide implications and local angles. The item outlines events and statements of concern affecting Washington and Oregon readers.
Democratic Sclons from the last legislature gathered in Indianapolis to discuss plans for the next campaign. Attendees included Joseph C. Kimmell John F Joyce Harry S Downey Charles Lieb Carroll K McCullough Thomas B Barkley and B W Shaffer with organizers William F Ranke William S Wells and Burton Green. The purpose was not stated but the meeting likely concerns minority legislators' hopes for re election.
The city school board reappointed Mrs. A. J. Detzer Mrs. A. Griffith J. B. Harper and John H. Jacobs to the public library committee. Prof. B. C. Von Kahlden was chosen to succeed Prof. August Crull who resigned.
The Fort Wayne Presbytery will hold its fall meeting at Pierceton on Monday evening and Tuesday of next week. Delegates from this city include Rev. W. H. Wilson C. B. Beaver and W. J. Kettler of Westminster church.
John Rhoades a Phoenix bootblack was arrested on suspicion of being Jesse Coe sought in Indianapolis for last year’s killing of Policeman Russell. Authorities pursue identity verification and extradition as the case unfolds.
A brief Asahi dispatch from Ishii in Tokyo says the Vancouver anti Japanese incident appears resolved. Japanese press and officials show no immigration disturbance and anticipate a satisfactory settlement, though sporadic outbursts may occur. Officials decline to disclose any steps taken pending further information.
Judges in Philadelphia common pleas declare the two-cent railroad fare law unconstitutional and send the case to the state supreme court. The ruling holds the act infringes on federal commerce power if misapplied, and examines rate reasonableness amid heavy railroad opposition led by the Pennsylvania and Reading companies. The decision spans 110 pages and questions enforcement.
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