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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

3

Two Bags of Money Found on Conlin

James Conlin was jailed in police court on loitering charges with a $30 fine. He was arrested at the Pennsylvania depot after two sacks cut from slot machines were found on him containing $5 in nickels and $3.42 in pennies, plus $6 in postage stamps and two architect dividers. Authorities suspect robbery of two slot machines.

James Conlin Folice Court H. I. Smith Pennsylvania Strodel Thomma Conlin Toledo Huntington Gorsline

Sued for Subscriptions in Elwood Church Debt Case

In Anderson Indiana on September 22 Jacob Loomis Homer Hedrick and Isaac W Boyden of Elwood face suit in the superior court over subscriptions to the First M E church of Elwood made at dedication. Boyden allegedly pledged 500 but has not paid. Loomis and Hedrick issued notes for 150 and 875 respectively. Earlier the church obtained judgment against Flora O Brien for her subscription.

Taken to another county in riot case moves

Evansville Indiana court records report Judge Rasch granting a change of venue for William F H Kroener from Vanderburg to Gibson county due to county prejudice. The new trial motion for rioter William Trimble will be argued before Special Judge W W Ireland and Richard Groesbeck’s case returns Wednesday.

Evansville William F. H. Kroener Louis 0. Rasch Vanderburg Rasch Gibson County Here William Trimble W. W. Ireland Richard Groesbeck Macter

Reward Offered for Arrest of Man in Synenita Incident

Laporte Indiana September 22 A reward of 500 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who threw the Synenita item. The notice urges witnesses to come forward with details aiding police inquiry.

Old Attorney Dead Aldermanic Eccentric Greenlee

Ephraim A. Greenlee dies at John Tankersley home in Shoreland Indiana. Born August 21 1815 in Ohio he moved to Lafayette fifty years ago and earned a successful reputation as a lawyer. Known for his black velvet waistcoat and long service in Masonry Knights Templar to conduct his funeral Tuesday morning.

Lafayette Ind Ephraim A. Greenlee John Tankersley Shoreland Tippecanoe County Citiens Ohio Knights Templars

Fight at Minnichs saloon leaves drovers worsted

A fight at Minnichs saloon on West Main street yesterday afternoon left two drovers badly beaten by the proprietor. They were ejected and fought outside. no arrests were made as police arrived after the ordeal.

Minnich West Main Street Williams Street Fairfield Avenue Hanna Street

Many Irish Would Return

London reports Secretary O Callahan of the United Irish League of America says evicted tenants in the United States now seek to reacquire their former holdings after the Irish land act. He believes a large number of recoveries could ease emigration and reverse the influx to America.

London O’callahan United Irish League of America Condon United States Ireland

Tapping Clouds for Electricity from Upper Atmosphere

Denver reporter F X Schoonmaker returns from Pike's Peak study on cloud tapping for power. He endorses Whitney claims and says electrical extraction from the upper atmosphere via earth projected magnets is feasible and soon to supply Colorado.

Denver Colo F. X. Schoonmaker Chicago Pike’s Peak Whitney Colorado

Earthquake Shakes Olney Illinois Rattles Residents

Residents of Olney Illinois and surrounding areas were unsettled by a tremor at 3 pm yesterday. The quake was accompanied by heavy rumbling and appeared to travel from south to north, lasting several seconds.

Olney Ill

Radicals win in Servia elections and govern likely change

Belgrade Sept 22 radicals win skupshtina seats with sixty five elected. House total seventy eight radicals fifteen liberals two socialists. Leaders elected. Extraordinary session set for Sept 27 as ministry resigns. General Gruig expected to be next premier.

Belgrade Servia Skupshtina Skupshitna Gruig

Fire at Wolff Store controls after long blaze

Flames tore through the Wolff store and adjacent Frank Dry Goods Patterson and Shields buildings as ladders and roof attacks fought the blaze. Electric wires posed hazards while firemen battled smoke and water entry until 2 20 p m when Chief Hilbrecht declared the fire under control.

Frank Dry Goods Frank Patterson Harmony Court Wolff Establishment Wolff Electric Light Frank Dry Goods Company Patterson Clothing House Shields Clothing House Hilbrecht C. F. Mahler

Notable twelfth state conference of charities and corrections opens

Beginning this morning the twelfth state conference of charities and corrections will convene in this city at the First Presbyterian church with 300 to 400 delegates. Alexander Johnson of this city chairs. prominent judges and probation officers from Indiana and Chicago headline the program, including tours of the Allen County Orphans home and Robison park, plus the Friday focus on The Juvenile Court and the Probation Officers.

Indiana West State Conference of Charities Wayne Hotel First Presbyterian Church Peru RE. McCthersville Richard 8. Tuthill Chicago George W. Stubbs Indianapolis Helen W. Rogers Allen County Robison Park State School Samuel M. Foster Haydn Linden Apollo Johnson T. EB. Ellison J. B. Montgomery Michigan School For Dependent Children John B. Elam Indianapoli A. H. Graham Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home Knightstown E. E. York Indiana Boys’ School Plainfield Revi Ealm. Quinlan

Boy long known as girl in Kenosha wedding shooting

In Kenosha Wisconsin Earl Marshall shown as Eva Marshall for years and raised as a girl. A recent wedding shooting involved Earl Eva who fired the shot. Doctors misidentified the child at birth and later confirmed male. the family says he wore dresses and mixed with girls for years. The shooter has been an invalid since moving to Kenosha.

Kenosha Wis Marshall Earl Marshall Eva” Marshall Jons Earl Eva Ottumwa

Farmers Blame Paper Mill Over River Poisoning Claim

Anderson Indiana September 22 news indicates Ameri can Strawboard Co faces lawsuits from farmers over White river pollution and a recent fish kill. A Pinkerton detective Hiatt and three aides have patrolled from Muncie to Noblesville surveying the river. The company denies dumping waste and suspects farmers induced damage claims two years ago.

Anderson, Ind American Strawboard Company White River Pinkerton Hiatt Anderson Chicago Muncie Noblesville Strawboard Company

One-Sided Body Shapes Highlight Dressmakers Meet

St Louis report describes Mrs Linda R Wade, president of the Western Dressmakers association, noting every woman shows a deformity in dress fit. Mrs Estella McRae of Caruthersville urges members to pursue mission work to elevate the dressmaking craft.

St. Louis Linda R. Wade Western Dressmakers’ Association Estella McRae Caruthersville Wade

Palma Arrives in Guantanamo to Rousing Welcome

President Palma and party reached Guantanamo Cuba from Santiago to a warm reception by nationalists and locals. He praised any group dedicated to protecting Cuba's freedom and the liberties and morality of the people as he toured sites with cheering crowds following him throughout the day.

Guantanamo Cuba Palma Santiago Loualy

Meeting Of Sunday School Workers In Anderson Church

The Eel River township Sunday school workers convene at Anderson church starting Saturday evening with programs through Sunday. Highlights include songs, invocations, recitations by Miss Ella Cottery, solos by Master Harry Brown, addresses by Rev. J. N. Field and Rev. S. K. Watterson, and speeches on duties of superintendents and teachers. Otho Cotton, Township Pres.

Eel River Anderson Church Eel River Township Ella Cottery Harry Brown J. N. Field D. D Geo. Ott EB. W. Lewis S. K. Watterson Jeremiah Gump F.C. West Sidney Dunton E. A. K. Hackett Otho Cotton Township

Hoagland Items

Town reports all residents returned home after gatherings as Methodist ministers led a fine community event. The scene reflects a lively, post‑visit atmosphere with residents reconnecting and sharing news.

Community circle elects officers for coming year

The group selected Dr. E. Morris as president, Ben Williamson as vice president, IL C Youse as secretary, Blanch Small as corresponding secretary, and W. Hoene as treasurer. The publication notes such organizations are much needed in the community.

Dr. E. Morris Ben Williamson IL. C. Youse Blanch Small W. Hoene

Annual Convention of County W C T U Held in Prairie Grove

The County Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its annual convention at Prairie Grove church in Wayne township from Thursday afternoon to Friday night. Events include devotions, committee appointments, papers on heredity and environment and bartered birthrights, musical numbers, discussions, reports from unions, and a dinner at the church.

Prairie Grove Church Wayne Township County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union M. Druley Emily McIntosh W. Fairfield Kphadish Edna Smith

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Huntington Police Court Alice Waldschmidt Duck Alley Harrison Street Coling Waldschmidts Smith Schlaudroff Blair Harry L. Bish T Headquarters Illinois the Wolff Store Wolff Broz State Conference of Charities and Corrections Fort Wayne Alexander Johnson Thomas F. Moran William P. Cooper Thomas C. Day John M. Bloss J. A. Guendling A. Herz Terre Haute T. A. McGovern Logansport Julian S. Conz Trocthe GEO. Dewald & CO Wayne Dry Goods Comp’y Calhoun Street Anderson School Congregation W. E. Murray W.C Nettie Hubler Sadie Druley Imperial Quartet Lachure Rev Battenfield J. K. Carpenter E. S. Druley Mary Graham Waiter Burns Belle Gresley R.A. Mcintosh Banning Martha
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