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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1903

Page

10

Russia seeks months extension for Manchuria evacuation

Washington reports Russia asked China for a several month postponement after October 8 of the general Manchuria evacuation. Secretary May will respond after considering the request, which officials say does not imply a break with pledges to the powers. Conger wires details to the state department for guidance.

Washington Russia China Manchuria Conger State Department May New Hampshire S . Petersburg Pekin United States

Injury to Eye Of Funeral Director Benny Wellman

Benny Wellman funeral director suffered a severe cut and bruise to his right eye Friday afternoon. An overturned chair tipped back and struck him while he bent over his desk, causing the injury.

Benny Wellman Mr. Wellman

Farmer Injuries May Prove Fatal Near Maysville

Jacob Boren a farmer of Bpringfield township near Maysville sustained severe internal injuries after his horse bolted dragging him about thirty rods. He was knocked down dragged head first over gravel and is in precarious condition with little hope of recovery. He was treated at a Goldsmith store and by Drs Swift and Hollingsworth. He is married with a family and well known in the county.

Jacob Boren Bpringfield Township Maysville Gra 1 Briday Mr. Boren Grabil] Mill Ms. Boren

Kingmore Wins Van Wert Pace Heat

Kingmore, owned and driven by Frank Pearse of this city, won the attention pace heat at Van Wert.

Kingmore Frank Pearse

Geake Files Candidacy for Twelfth District Republican Committee

William Geake of Fort Wayne announces his candidacy for member of the Republican state committee in Indiana's twelfth district. A prominent Fort Wayne contractor and bank director, he leads brick and stone interests and has built numerous public structures. He supports Senator Beveridge and backs Elmer Leonard as current committeeman.

Louis Ludlow Indianapolis William Geake Fort Wayne Republican State Committee Geake Fort Elmer Leonard Senator Beveridge

Liberated Snakes Allegedly At Blarney Castle Hoax

London report says no Warwick stayed at Midland hotel Manchester and that a Times hoax letter claimed fourteen rattlesnakes were released at Blarney Castle Cork. The letter, dated from Manchester, cites the White Star liner Celtic and ends with a quip about St Patrick's edict.

Preas Warwick Midland Hotel Manchester London Times Blarney Castle Cork America Celtic C. R. Warwick

Three Guendling Brothers Among Lafayette Priests

In Lafayette Indiana the Guendling family stands out with a mother and three priest sons. Eldest Rev John H Guendling once led St Joseph orphanage and served as vicar general while guiding a Peru parish. Second Rev James Augustin leads three New Orleans churches with nine assistants. Youngest Rev Charles B Guendling oversees St Joseph Orphanage in Lafayette and formerly assisted Fort Wayne bishop Rademacher.

Fort Wayne Indiana Peru James Augustin Guendling New Orleans Kansas City Charles B. Guendling St. Joseph’s Orphanage Rademacher Lafayette St. Joseph Orphans’ Asylum

Labor unions sued in anti trust actions for damages

Dated Bridgeport Connecticut September 12 1901 the U S district court heard a suit by D & Lowe Co Danbury hatters against Samuel Gompers and other AFL leaders and United Hatters of North America officers plus 250 Danbury union members seeking 240000 in damages under the Sherman act and an injunction to end boycott practices.

Bridgeport Conn United States Danbury American Federation of Labor United Hatters of North Ambrian Canada Fairfield County Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison John B. Lennon John Duncan John Mitchell James O’connell Martin Moreys Thomas S. Kidd Dennis A. Hayes United Batters of North America James A. Moffitt Martin Lawler John Phillips James P. Maher Chas. J North America United Hatters of North America Laws & Co

Major Delmar Trotters World Mile Record at New York State Fair

Syracuse reports Major Delmar, world champion trotting gelding, clocked a 2:00 mile on a damp State fair track, beating many rivals including E B Smathers who finished near 2:00 flat. Officials note the track slowed the record time slightly from a prior race.

Syracuse N. Y Major Delmar New York State Fair E. EB. Smathers Byrd

Hartford Pace Star Dan Patch Falls Short of Record

Dan Patch, the champion pacer, failed to break Charter Oak Park’s two year old 2:00 flat mark despite a strong effort. He covered the mile in 2:01 with a last quarter of 0:28 and received a lengthy ovation for the performance amid wind and track difficulties.

Hartford Conn Dan Patch Charter Oak Park Star Pointer

Taggart May Be Next National Chairman

Chicago dispatch reports ongoing conferences among national committee members from the east, midwest and west fuel speculation that Thomas Taggart of Indiana may become the next national chairman and campaign manager to replace Senator James K. Jones. Taggart denied entering the race and said he would not participate in discussions about the selection.

Taggart Chicago National Committee Middle West Thomas Taggart Indiana James K. Jones Arkansas D. J. Campau Michigan L. E. Ryan Wisconsin Urey Woodson Kentucky Norman E. Mack New York Iowa Missouri Campau Mack Mr. Ryan Senator Jones

Rev Raab to Resign as Fort Wayne Pastor

Rev Irving T Rasb who has served as acting pastor of the South Congregational church since the resignation of Rev D T Williams will leave duties in one week and go to New York to resume studies at Union Theological Seminary. Raab is praised as an able earnest young pastor and has made many friends in Fort Wayne.

Irving T. Rasb South Congregational Church D. T. Williams New York Union Theological Seminary Raab Fort Wayne 11Th Indiana Battery Light Artillery Lewis Hoopengard Ossian News Veteras Corinth Nashville Murfreesboro Franklin Tullahoma Chickamauga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge Tunnel Hill Buzzard Roost Resaca Kingston New Hope Church Mariettaz Vinings Chattahoochie River Atlanta Jonesboro H. W. Caldwell Henry Zollinger L. M. Hoopengardner

Despondent Woman Ends Life in Chicago

Grace Shelton Prahl aged 22 formerly of Goshen Ind ended her life in Chicago by taking carbolic acid due to despondency after separation from husband Charles Prahl and being unable to see her four year old son living with Prahl's mother in Goshen. Husband retrieved remains for burial.

Goshen Ind Grace Shelton Prahl Chicago Charles Preah Prahl

Decatur Brief: Weathering the Day in Indiana

Sept 12 Decatur Indiana reports a brief update on local conditions with limited readable text mentioning a date and place, suggesting a small community news item or weather note. The fragment lacks clear names or events beyond the location.

Bulgarian mobilization amid rumored massacres in Monastir vilayet

Sofia reports the council of ministers may mobilize the first and second army divisions based at Sofia and Philippopolis. Alarming rumors claim mass killings of Bulgarians in Monastir, with unverified figures of 60,000 dead in the Ivan district and reports of Turkish burning of Christian quarters in Florina, Okhilda, and Resen.

Sofia Bulgaria Council of Ministers Philippopolis Vilayet Monastir Ivan Florina Okhilda Resen

Albanians Accused of General Massacre in Bulgarian Districts

Dispatches report Albanians under direct orders from the sultan have carried out a widespread massacre of Bulgarians in the Okhrida and Leren districts near Sofin Bulgaria.

Sofin Bulgaria Autonomye Masacre Okhrida Leren

Insurrection Suppression Devastates Country

Salonica correspondent reports from Monastir that remote offensives lack confirmation but trusted sources fear the country is entirely devastated and that Christians of all ages and both sexes who did not seek refuge in the woods have been killed.

London Salonica Times Monastir

Fort Wayne fair to feature six vaudeville attractions

Secretary Will Johnson signs contracts for six fine vaudeville acts to headline next month’s Fort Wayne fair. Two shows daily on a stage in front of the grand stand align with the race program. Acts include two riding horses diving from thirty feet, Samayoa on swinging rings, Rosaire slack wire, Walter Stanton Co rooster and bantam, the Rovens aerialists, The Three Boss in The Mysterious Sweetheart, with no extra charge.

Vaudevville Fort Wayne Fair Will Johnson Samayoa Rosaire Walter Stanton & Co

Rohrer Stands Up to the Fight in Decatur

Decatur, Ind. Sept. 12 Nothing has developed that will throw any light on the perpetrators of the attack as authorities investigate the case.

Decatur, Ind Egre Agatitt Rohrer Decatur Ind

Rohrer vows continued fight after alleged life attack

Rohrer declares he will press the liquor fight in Berne and Wabasha township despite an alleged attempt on his life. He claims the attack will chill saloon politics and propel temperance forces, with saloon supporters drifting away from the fight. He notes that loyal saloon men fear association with him and predicts fallout among local businesses.

Calocna Rohrer Berne Wabasa Township

Northern Indiana News Bits Highlight Local Changes

In Go shen George Frederick Hrownett 86 died after six years illness. Elkhart appoints J L Harman to police board succeeding his father. A first degree murder charge is filed against Joseph Osburn for killing his father-in-law John Busenbeck near Decatur. Jackson street mill race banks washed away in Elkhart causing $10000 loss and factory power cuts. American Trust Co capitalized at 200000 organized in South Bend. Gov Durbin Attorney General Miller and Secretary Storms sit on the board of advisors. James M Key the bank wrecker and alleged forger formerly led the Commercial Bank at Andrews.

J. L. Harman Board of Police Commissioners Elkhart Joseph Osburn John Busenbeck Decatur Jackson Street American Trust Company Sooth Bend Durbin Miller Storms James M. Key Forger Cmmercial Bank Andrews

Weighed Only Five Pounds

A testimonial from Mrs. Vincent Zidek of Verona North Dakota describes using Miles Restorative Nervine to calm an infant with colic after other remedies failed. She reports immediate relief and continued use. Another note from Mrs. G C James of Fairmont Nebraska credits Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure with curing her nervous prostration and heart trouble.

Vincent Zidek Verona N. D Dr. Miles

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Springfield Township Grabill Bkingmore MR. Geake The Associated Guendling Family Fale American Federation and Hatters’ Union Major White Spear Voice God of McDonald Delmar Lou Dillow Bilize Veterans of Eleventh Battery Ossian George Frederick Hrownett Edna Crowder Ripley, Lauderdale Co Tenn R. V. Pierce Buffalo First National Bank Fort Wayne, Ind U.S Cathean St Klaehn & Melching Uadertakers Embalmers
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