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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

5

Farmers Congress Opens at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls N Y Sept 22 The farmers national congress opened its twenty third annual session with Governor Odell delivering an address of welcome He urged federal state support for farming while stressing citizen duties and cautioned against political cynicism About 300 delegates from 38 states attend and topics include reciprocity treaties good roads labor issues and public utilities ownership.

Niagara Falls Farmers’ National Congress George Flanders Albany Odell Hancock Harrie Jordan Georgia

Break in Marble Lock-out as Chester Marthens Uplifts Workers

Chicago reports the first break in a marble workers lock-out when Chester Marthens & Co. resumes with union men. The firm is contracted to supply marble for the First National Bank building via a sub-contract from Vermont Marble company. Four other local firms stay closed.

Chicago Chester Marthens & Co National Marble Dealers’ Association Marthens & Co First National Bank Vermont Marble Company

Son's Death Linked to Vaccine in Washington Indiana

Edward Dougherty, a 10 or 11 year old boy, died Sunday in Washington Indiana from tetanus or lockjaw, claimed to be the result of vaccination. His mother faced a tragic loss and details remain disputed as authorities investigate the cause.

Washington, Ind Edward Dougherty Eugene Dougherty

Arnica Scent In Courthouse Hides a Baseball Scandal

In a Tuesday county courthouse tale players on the first and second floors held a five inning game ending 16 to 11 as darkness halted play. Beuters’ Toledo trip sparks a restraining order request while Jindemuth and Dareler anchor the pitching for the two sides.

John Beuters Toledo Ben Hur Johnson Beuters Firstfloorites Jindemuth County Auditor's Office Fred Dareler Lowerfloorites Lakeside United States Clutter Superior Court John Belot Cauht Frank Bick Huguenard Gillett Brown Bushman Felger

Adams County Fair In Progress At Decatur

Northern Indiana notes report the Adams county fair is underway in Decatur. Local residents include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ford planning a world tour from Huntington. Rev. E H Emmitt resigns from Elkhart First Baptist to accept a Brockton Ontario call. William Meyers dies at 66 near Decatur. Mrs Gerber of Ligonier dies at 70. John Busenbark killed near Decatur. his daughter inherits his 120 acre farm. Frank Jackson located in Council Bluffs after two weeks disappeared. John W Terrell pleads not guilty to murdering Melvin Wolfe. trial set November 16. Benjamin Buchwalter dies at 73 at Elkhart in clairvoyant office after poor health.

Adams County Decatur J. W. Ford Huntington E. H. Emmitt First Baptist Church Elkhart Brockton Ligonier Noble County John Busenbark Joe Osburn Osburn Frank Jackson Council Bluffs Iowa John W. Terrell Blufft Melvin Wolfe Benjamin Buchwalter

Government Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed U.S. Conditions

The weather bureau notes a cool week with frost across the central valleys and northern gulf states, yet damage limited to western Kansas and Nebraska and the Dakotas. Moisture hits the South Atlantic. drought lingers in the Ohio and gulf regions. Pacific coast sees favorable harvest, while corn and cotton progress vary with disease and pests affecting yields.

Washington Weather Bureau Gulf States Kansas Nebraska Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin New England Atlantic Missouri Mississippi East Gulf States Ohio Valley Tennessee Central West Gulf States Pacific Coast North Pacific Coast Cotton Belt Texas South Carolina Georgia Alabama Florida Kentucky North Carolina Maryland Middle Atlantic States

Mine Manager Killed in Colorado Mine Inspection

Buena Vista Colorado September 22 Col B F Morley manager of the Buena Vista Smelter and of the Mary Murphy mine at Romley and Adolph Abolson superintendent of the mine were killed by foul air during an inspection. Archie Ackerson superintendent of Four Metals Mining Company accompanied them and was revived after being brought to the surface.

Buena Vista Colo Col. B. F. Morley Mary Murphy Romley Adolph Abolson Archie Ackerson Four Metals Mining Company Morley Aderson

Defaulter Oliver Sherwood Sentenced in New Haven Bank Case

Oliver T. Sherwood the former cashier of the Southport National Bank was sentenced to ten years in prison by Judge Platt in New Haven Connecticut. He faced charges of misappropriation of funds and securities of the Southport National Bank and fled to an undisclosed location.

New Haven Conn Oliver T. Sherwood Southport National Bank Platt United States Sherwood Southport Jetional Bank

Wheat and grains steady after early weakness on frost notes

Chicago price activity shows December wheat near 78% to 78%c, then closing up to 78% to 78%c as reports of large flour clearances and reduced receipts support a late rally. December corn touched 47% then eased to 47% after selling, oats rose to 37% then steady, with provisions mixed. Butter cheese eggs in steady to firm trading.

Chicago Minneapolis Northwest Southwest

Chicago Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Chicago on September 22 shows cattle prices steady with good Texan steers at 5.40 to 6.00, western steers 3.26 to 4.50, hogs steady to 10 cents lower with mixed and butchered at 5.70 to 6.25, light hogs 5.80 to 6.30, and sheep and lambs steady with good to choice wethers 5.40 to 11.25, native lambs 3.75 to 6.00. receipts today include cattle 7,000, hogs 11,000, and 18,000 sheep plus projections for tomorrow.

Chicago Texas Fed

New York Commodity Prices and Market Reports

Butter receipts reach 10 997 pkgs with firm market tones. Cheese receipts 14 225 pkgs with varied grades and prices. Eggs receipts 12 245 pkgs show irregular market, with ranges for fancy, seconds, and western lots. Sugar raw firm with refined prices listed. petroleum and coffee markets steady. molasses market firm with New Orleans prices.

New York Pennsylvania Rio

Oil Prices Listed for North Lima and Nearby Areas

Toledo report notes North Lima at 1.18 with South Lima and Indiana at 1.13. Line item prices reflect regional oil rates current on Sept 22. Local traders and stations monitor variations across Lima and surrounding communities.

Toledo Ohio Lima Indiana

Fort Wayne Grain Prices and New Wheat Quotes

Fort Wayne Markets lists prices for spring wheat flour at 4.80 to 5.20 per barrel for winter flour 4.20 to 4.60. Graham 1.75 per cwt. Corn meal bolted 1.85 to 1.50 per cwt. Unbolted corn meal 1.50 per cwt. New wheat 50 cents per bushel. Corn 47 to 65 cents per bushel. Cloverseed 5.00 to 5.25. Timothy 1.15 to 1.36. Rye 0.50, barley 0.45 per bushel. Stop Feed 61.20. Derent.

N. W S. W Timothy Fort Wayne Ind Graham

Roosevelts Take Long Ride on Oyster Bay Estate

President and Mrs Roosevelt rode horseback today toward the island's south side enjoying autumn weather. They were absent from Sagamore Hill for hours and no visitors were received as the last week of the stay approaches and business is postponed until the White House return.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Sagamore Hill White House

Waters Hosts Friends at Westminster Rooms

Miss Waters will receive her friends at her rooms numbers 17 and 19 Westminster building from 4 to o'clock on Tuesday.

Miss Waters Westminster Building

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