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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
1
An American correspondent reports in London Times on US business drive after nine-year away. He notes Americans work longer hours, a renewed national spirit, and war-time responsibilities, while warning about waste among the rich and weak banking systems amid changing foreign trade prospects.
The body of Olive Rayl twenty two was found across the Lake Shore railway track at Gordon park Cleveland. Police say the murder was staged by placing the body on the track to be hit by a train and mangled. Autopsy showed no criminal assault. Rayl lived with her brother Dr. W L Rayl in Glenville and had recently come to Cleveland to work as a nurse.
Coroner Brown in New York reopens the Kilpatrick case noting the gun’s position the intact clothing and lack of suicide motive suggest the death could be murder or accidental. Police are urged to investigate the shooting as a potential homicide.
In Elyria Ohio the Reichlin murder case opened before the grand jury with about seventy witnesses subpoenaed. Authorities vow full effort to locate Agatha Reichlin's killer. Jurors were shown the Lorain scene and Reichlin house to study the crime layout as witness examination began this afternoon.
Information received from Washington reports the death of Mrs. W F Plant daughter of James Plant. Details are sparse but notice confirms the passing and identifies her lineage.
New Orleans dispatch reports Honduras plans to invade Nicaragua over territorial rights along the Wanks river after a concession to a Pittsburgh syndicate. General Ordonez warned Nicaragua via Cape Gracia. Zelaya reinforced troops at the cape. A war declaration motion is considered likely.
London reports four tourists climbing Seafel Mountain in Cumberland slipped from a precipice and died. The accident occurred today as rescuers searched the rugged area for survivors.
A Chicago inspector was ordered to Fort Wayne to evaluate two rural routes, Nos. 8 and 5, for possible curtailment or realignment. Route No. 8 runs 32 miles to the north county line and may be shortened by dropping some territory. Route No. 5 extends to Nine Mile and overlaps with territory on the Zanesville back line, with a recommendation to shift the carrier’s route east of the present line including Zanesville area.
Samuel J. Parks warns a split in the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers if New York No 2 is not recognized. The credentials committee stalled over seating and representation as the convention opened in St Louis.
Negotiations between Great Northern railroad officials and firemen and engineers have stalled after officials refused to accept the wage scale. The talks, centered in St. Paul, reached an effective standstill as the dispute over pay remains unresolved.
The deputy prosecuting attorney post under Ronald Dawson draws active interest from at least six young lawyers in the city. Dawson has not chosen a candidate and notes three months remain before appointments. Judge O’Rourke will be consulted. Names linked include H. C. Underwood, Harry F. Kinnerk, George W. Loutitt, Carl Smith and Attorney Kell as campaigns unfold.
Judge Gibbons rules a Jewish decree of divorce from Russia valid in Chicago. Max Graber, a Russian Hebrew, married Sarah Graber nineteen years ago. after she refused to join him in the United States he sent money and the decree from Russia, facing a bigamy arrest when she pressed for more money.
A major fire at the Wolff clothing store on Calhoun Street caused an estimated 100000 dollars in losses. Firefighters fought the blaze that broke out shortly after noon and raged fiercely, challenging fire crews with a lengthy battle.
Fire of unknown origin gutted the third and fourth floors of Wolff Bros at 726 Calhoun Street, causing heavy losses estimated well over 100000 dollars. The building is owned by Charles McCulloch with insured value around 14000. stock loss cited between 150000 and 200000 with insurance up to 100000. The fire started during Jewish New Year observances with staff absent or preparing for opening. prompt blaze attack by engine companies 1 3 and 3 prevented further spread but smoke and water damage affected neighboring firms Patterson and Frank Dry Goods. Nearby crowds gathered as firefighters fought dense smoke from both front and rear.
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