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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
1
The foreign office told the Associated Press that Great Britain has protested at St. Peters burg against the Menchucian civil convocation, but Britain maintains it does not believe any other power has taken similar action.
A note from Youngstown Ohio dated April 1 reports blast furnace workers at Bharpsville Ba threaten a general strike in the Blasango valley on April 3 unless wage demands are granted. The notices mirror earlier wage protests in the mining valley.
A dispatch from Shanghai reports Yung Tae viceroys and Governor Kuan-Si-Kai plan to dispatch one hundred troops to rescue the emperor from capture. The effort aims to rally national support, defeat foreign influence, and back a progressive Pekin government.
A garbled dispatch from New York notes an imperial edict will be tested and whether ratification of a Munchania agreement proceeds. The report mentions a meeting and potential approval steps in the process.
A Cologne Gazetto despatch from St Patersbarly reports robber bairds oxers and Chijued soldiers causing real disturbances in Man ehatin near Ghang Tat-Fu General Kesthat strengthens railroad military posts between Karbin and ChangeTah-Ta in Gamera] Xnwlbars
Amidst a clash at Malabiur in Cavite province, around 200 Sung inenbtatus insurgents engaged 30 men from Trigg G Savana Uy Two Waived BiMphioy Hl Wallan. Cavalry supported by local forces nearly surrounded insurgents. Two Americans and a rebel leader named Niel were wounded. no new announcements on Aguinalio were found.
In Manilla reports say a portion of General Calles command surrendered after orders issued. Among the captured are officers including Colonels Herrera and Heloya, with ten others reported as disarmed.
The Philippine commissioners plan a departmental government for all lands south of the Wierayas in Mindanao. A provincial law is deemed impractical due to diverse tribes and local loyalties. A department governor will negotiate with the sultan and act as US representative in Mindanao ports.
Four recent appointees to Philippine judicial positions sailed for Manila today aboard the Buford. Included are J. F. Gooper of Fort Worth Texas and Charles A. Willard of Minneapolis named supreme court justices. Fletcher Ladd of Lancaster Illinois and Ima W. A. Kincaide of Galveston named judges of the retrial court handling civil and criminal matters.
The new state law effective today provides compensation from the state treasury to members of battery B and infantry companies stationed at Fort Wayne for drill nights. Each drill night pays men a base rate of ten to cents, with rifle range days offering from $1 to $1.10 per day. Mine Marlin Rit, returning from Heidelberg University, will lecture at Lenaling school.
April 1 report from Manila describes Lieut Commander Jesse Mims Hoper and 22 crewmen collapsing as fire raged in the Futrel sailroom while attempting to rescue men suffocating from smoke. Roper died. his body will be shipped to the United States on April 6 aboard the Dut flagship.
Washington reports Admiral Kenney's cable revealing Lieutenant Commander Roper perished during a daring Cavite rescue. He sacrificed life to save others despite urging warnings, after entering service in 1885 and receiving commission in 1899. Gallant act praised by the Navy Department.
A fragmentary account recalls the Petrel, a U S Navy auxiliary cruiser of 1888 vintage, praised for speed and seaworthy design. It notes displacement of about 890 tons, length 176 feet 3 inches, armament including sponsoned four guns and two rapid-fire cannons, and its Pacific voyage to San Francisco. The narrative highlights the Petrel as a favorite of officers, its crew’s praise, and a warm welcome at the Golden Gate.
A Morning Leader relay from Kleff states a household member attempted assassination in the emperor's presence. The assailant fired at the emperor, missed, then shot himself, ending the incident. The report frames it as a despotism era exposure and notes arrears in life protections.
In Ratanavorg on April 1 the head of the intrusion of the provincial police and government reports the arrest of Peters for alleged conduct. Attorney W C Nustig, representing the association of Petersburg lawyers, protests the police action. An address to MS Sipaguing criticizes official statements about the unrest.
Washington April The president today announced appointments across the Treasury and Navy. Joseph Z. Stewart named collector of customs for Blehlund district. Josaph M. Hemphill Abraham B. OH Lillie Henry Ne Maning and William G. Swiburne named captains in the coast guard? committees. Edend M. Hughes and Semuel P. Gambey named communicators. Hay G. Smith and Robert S. Griff named naval command ers. January Winship advanced four ranks to lieutenant junior grade. Robert L. Meade promoted brigadier general by brevet. Tien Tsin, China in presence of allied officers noted. Wil Timm G. Bowell cited for conduct. Thomas Hobby named warrant officer in the navy.
Washington April 1 press reports claim Minister Loomis faces uncertain tenure depending on upcoming talks between Secretary Hay and Venezuelan officials. The matter centers on Venezuela’s revolutionary movement, Loomis reports, and the potential deployment of U S warships to deter threats.
President Distinguished the Lael Wis Seal de Walla at Petes Davt Savin Washingray. Today appoints Gaya Les Wrbet cadet-at-large at the West Point military academy. Titus to be sent home for entrance examination. MacArthur enabled him to depart Manila. Rep Long thanked for honor conferred on General Fanston as brigadier general. People nationwide hail the decision as well deserved and popular.
Fragmentary OCR note references a billion figure and a United States corporation deal involving Apel and Wy Ty Ronton. Unable to determine full names, places, or dates from the legible portion.
Willard Crowe of Monroeville dies at St Joseph's Hospital Monday from injuries suffered when his buggy was struck by a train near Monroeville. Crowe, ages old, was brought to the hospital for treatment by Drs Stemen Kesler Enslen and Risen but succumbed to his injuries. The buggies, injured horse, and wreck were reportedly inspected by local authorities before the body was shipped to Monroeville for interment.
Large confirmation exercises were held in multiple German churches with hundreds of children confirmed. Gatherings featured decorated pastors and special programs, with St Pauls Church leading as a notable participant in the ceremonies.
A San Juan dispatch notes Venezuela cautious over US-Venezuela conflict, with President Castor leaning to concessions. Generals Andrada and Vietri may seize on Loomis recall to mount rebellion, while dockside reports warn a full uprising could be hard to avert. PUDDLERS' WAGES RAISED. Glasgow Iron workers receive 25 cent per ton wage bump starting Saturday, others unchanged. The company plant near Tongheen resumes operations after a long shutdown.
A damaged telegram recounts an oath sworn by an official in the Philippines to renounce allegiance to any revolutionary government and pledges loyalty to the United States. It notes the War Department’s handling of the matter and mentions the broader context of U.S. control and allegiance during the conflict.
New York April 2 police say after exhaustive clues Wil la McCormnick jr a six year old High Bridge boy disappeared last Wednesday night near Ogden avenue He had never before spent a night away from home and police captain Ganon says he is likely held by design in New York City The boy is the son of a retired nurse with eleven sisters and his parents are overwhelmed by grief and worry
Six hundred men employed at Coxe Bros and Co colliery in Hayl e ton Pa were locked out after refusing to report for work this morning. Rev B J O’Roul ey of the Catholic has gone to Moto rev ill e for business.
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