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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
12
News from London on September 18 reports Joseph Chamberlain's resignation as secretary for the colonies. speculation over a new Balfour cabinet includes Lord Milner and Lord Lansdowne, with markets holding firm and reactions across papers. The crisis prompts forecasts of a lengthy adjustment and party realignments.
The piece notes moderates like the Duke of Devonshire under Mr. Balfour and critiques Chamberlain's withdrawal and his son's retention. The James Gazette backs Chamberlain, warning up to disunity and attacks on the Unionist stance as voters see a Balfour return leading to Chamberlain's policy returns.
Evansville Indiana returns to a wide open policy with uptown saloons operating day and night. After a July riot Mayor Charles G. Covert had ordered closing hours and removal of slot machines but reports say authorities will not molest gambling devices now. The city previously restricted hours on Sundays and late at night until 5 am.
The Fort Wayne traction company rapidly withdraws summer cars. five open cars remain and will be retired within days. Two large new cars built like Belt line cars have been painted and readiness fixtures are added. Two more cars are under construction with plans for two additional after completion. Fort Wayne artisans’ cars show superior appearance and durability.
Official reports from Camel in Mogilev government say the September 11 fighting between Christians and Jews raised Jewish deaths to five. About 200 houses were burned or destroyed and 68 people were arrested. The Official Messenger attributes the clashes to provocations by Jews toward Christians.
Two young residents Thomas Eldredge age 22 son of Postmaster L C Eldredge of North Springfield and Minnie Ruland age 20 were instantly killed by the Lake Shore Limited near North Springfield while returning from a party in a carriage. Both were prominent and popular in the community.
In Shamokin Cam eron and Luke Fideler collieries owned by Mineral Railroad and Mining Co. shut down indefinitely today due to coal trade. In Mahanoy City the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. mine closed today because of unsafe conditions, affecting 800 workers.
Lafayette Green stood alone at the bar in police court this morning charged with intoxication. He was found to have a large stash of drinks and, unable to walk straight, was fined 15 dollars to be paid or served out until payment.
Rolls Ellison faces voluntary bankruptcy after two private banks in Lagrange and Topeka closed. Assets tallied at about 246 895.74 against estimated debts around 313 514.17, with some loans omitted. A temporary receiver will be appointed as creditors elect a trustee.
Citizens reacted with marked excitement as new figures showed deposits and other indebtedness far higher than expected, with street scenes reflecting the tense mood and widespread concern over the financial outlook.
Northern Indiana reports a Roanoke citizen William Hyser dies. Marshall county John Stockman passes away. Judge Erwin's grand jury charge coincides with slot machines vanishing in Decatur. Other items include a school transfer dispute in Winamac, Gabriel Godfrey’s anniversary near Peru, a Plymouth family quarrel with injuries, and a Hartford City mill shutdown after boiler trouble.
In St Louis a mother Mrs Mary E John and her thirteen year old daughter Pearl died from burns after gasoline was ignited in their home. The ten year old son Harry, who turned the fluid on in his sleep, cannot live. The boy had a habit of helping at the stove during the incident.
London reports a Belgrade cable claims Turkish atrocities are undervalued by British officials and bankers. The wire cites starving women in forests killing two children to save one, warning they will perish from cold in two months. Europe faces imminent intervention.
Berlin reports the German government weighs four Balkan possibilities. Russia’s aims, Prince Ferdinand’s fate tied to war risk, forthcoming meetings of rulers to clarify plans, and Vienna to host the German Austrian leaders with Czar’s visit later. An Austrian Russian joint Macedonia occupation is deemed abandoned as Turkish funds climb.
An eight year old mulatto girl living in the home of a prominent Brooklyn family has been cited in a sensational report. The piece notes the girl’s mixed heritage and alleges abuse within the household as part of a broader public dispute. The report references New York Republic dated September.
A narrative describes a girl held by a bathed stranger who sought to take her away and place her in a new home. The foster parents later claimed the girl, bringing her back to their home. They cherish her and cannot bear the high fees, taking her with them. She is set to become heir to a large fortune.
William M. Brown bishop of the Arkansas diocese, visiting Cleveland en route to Washington for church meetings, argues that imprisonment fails to curb crime and endorses leaving the negro question to Southern people. He condemns enfranchisement as a mistake, noting black votes are often bought by money.
The Evening Republican editorial and business staff from Columbus Indiana drove to Nashville Brown county to answer a grand jury summons. The paper accused local authorities of lax enforcement and sought witnesses to identify alleged white cappers and blind tiger operators.
C. E. Pfeiffer offers loans secured by real estate or personal security. Rooms 6-7 Bass Block. 17-tf
Noblesville Indiana September 18. The board of commissioners upheld remonstrances against Wilbur Fisher of Sheridan and John McCarty, also of Sheridan, blocking their liquor license applications. The remonstrance listed 487 names, just over a majority of Adams township voters. 109 withdrawals were ruled invalid for being too general. Fisher announced an appeal.
New York reports from Chicago say Captain Miller former skipper of the yacht Columbia has bought Shamrock II from Sir Thomas Lipton for about seven thousand dollars. The hull lies ashore at Erie basin and will be broken up for its material value due to corrosion over two years.
A readable fragment notes Green and Uncle Sam involved in trading Stazips at DREIBE S DRUBE shop. The item appears in a blurred ad or notice with limited context and no clear outcomes.
Reports from Kansas City Missouri and across the Midwest show light frosts with varied damage to crops. Temperatures range from 33 to 50 degrees as frost touches several cities but overall warmer weather is expected. Corn and tobacco sustains damage in some areas while others escape frost effects.
Sault Ste Marie Sept 18 President Shields orders a temporary shutdown of all company operations except the street railway on both river sides the ferry system and the Tagonia Light and Power company Canadian Sea pending the outcome of the firm’s financial difficulties funds are exhausted and extra liabilities are avoided until new money sources are identified.
A frantic mad dog dashed through Strawbridge and Clothier's store in Philadelphia on September 18, biting an 18 year old boy and a young girl. Shoppers fled in terror as the animal roared through aisles causing women to faint and garments to tear during the panic.
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