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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
10
Lorenzo Marquez reports from Pretoria on March 28 that General Joubert, commander of Transvaal forces, has died at 11:30 pm after a stomach ailment. The Boer capital mourns a respected leader noted for honesty and discipline, with tributes mixed with recollections of past policy stances and wartime actions.
Life of Piet Joubert the Transvaal commander known as Slim Peter. Born in Cape Colony, raised in the Orange Free State, he became a fearless fighter and organizer who shaped the South African Republic’s military structure and forged a close alliance with Paul Kruger. He rose to vice president in 1896 and led campaigns against British rule and native forces.
A dispatch from Kroonstadt notes Hay and his secretary headed to the Free State to set up US representation. Boer forces report continued mining and destruction of Dundee coal, three months’ unavailable. Olivier, Groblaar, Lemner join De la Rey theme, with Delarey ill but near the front. trains ferry burghers toward Bloemfontein. Banks report £2,233,057 in cash holdings across the republics.
World correspondent reports Kruger recounting British attempts to seal Delagoa Bay. He notes refusing further direct talks with Chamberlain while cable to Salisbury pressed for food import entry. He quotes a Chamberlain message claiming the embargo had eased three days earlier and Kruger laughs at the exchange.
London reports from Bloemfontein dated March 28 state General Clements occupied Faure Smith without opposition. A mine shaft yielded a nine pounder and a Martini Maxim, with ammunition buried. Residents surrender arms and begin to settle. Pilcher was attacked near Ladybrand on March 26. one man wounded and five missing. Modder river skirmish March 25 left five wounded and three missing. Captain Sloane Stanley and five Sixteenth Lancers were taken prisoner.
In a habeas corpus case Judge O Rourke ruled Effie Saylor should remain with grandparents Mr and Mrs Robinson who raised her since her mother died two years ago. The Monterey California father sought custody to place her elsewhere.
Judge O Rourke granted William Disler a divorce from Charlotte Disler last Thursday. The defendant was allowed to resume her maiden name Charlotte Marlatt.
John C. Lughill, executor of John Yoder’s estate, ordered to sell real estate. An affidavit by John W. Meyers before Squire Huser charges Frank Higgins, a Calhoun street fish dealer, with selling spoiled fish. Plaintiff says he bought a quantity to replenish his supply and the thawed fish were unfit for use.
Former American consul Charles E. Macrum testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about alleged abuses by British officers during his Pretoria tenure. He recalled mail openings by a British censor and discussed a possible 1910 era correspondence involving President Steyn, Consul Stowe, and a U.S. presidential reply, noting a letter existed in Pretoria consulate files.
The Westminster Social circle hosts a public baby show on April 14 in the afternoon. All babies under twenty months are eligible and judged by five prominent bachelors who will award prizes. Prizes will be exhibited later in downtown windows.
Referee Chapin declared a 22 percent dividend in the Oswald Stalin bankruptcy estate. This dividend represents the total amount realized from the estate. Judge Baker sustained Chapin’s ruling on the rehearing appeal of Gustave Steger versus the Steger bankruptcy estate.
Rev. Father Swergen, pastor at Nix in Whitley County, is in the city visiting local clergy. He served ten years as chaplain with an Irish regiment in the English army and spent much time in service in India under commander Smee Roberts.
A reminiscence depicts the Little Fighting General as an ideal soldier. Father Swergen admires his conduct while noting Boers as the current sympathizers, and the narrator recalls intimate familiarity with the figure and his stories.
The Atlanta Evening Journal reportedly passed from Hoke Smith to a syndicate led by T Jefferson Coolidge Jr of Boston. Smith owned fifty three of the one hundred shares and received three to one for his portion. Minority holders Cathy Cabaniss, Louis Gohlstin and Jacob Haas reportedly received two and a half for their stock. The property is described as unincumbered and profitable and Smith has retired from politics.
Thomas J. Logan attorney and stenographer is named a special agent of the census office for Allen county. He will assist Supervisor Sol A. Wood and supervise enumerators especially at the opening of the work to ensure adherence to department provisions during Wood�s absence.
Four Fort Wayne youths C H Long Earl Long H E Dunfee and Thomas Connard are assigned to ad car No 2 for Wallace's circus. They start the season April 12 departing from Peru. Earl Long oversees programs C H Long banners while Dunfee and Connard manage lithographs. This is the first season for three. C H Long has two years with the party.
E R Gesaman Insurance agent introduces a new detachable portable buggy top designed for light vehicles. He has submitted the invention to patent attorneys to secure protection before public release.
The Columbus and Wheeling express on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad wrecked last night when it crashed into a freight train at Whiting Indiana. Engineer John Redman of Garrett was instantly killed and fireman George O Connell of Garrett seriously injured.
Former United States Senator Philetus Sawyer died at his son E P Sawyer's home in Oshkosh Wisconsin at 9 15 this morning after a stomach illness that grew worse Tuesday afternoon His age was 82 and his condition had been critical for several days following the onset of the attack.
The Nickel Plate Road announces the Central Passenger Association Mileage Ticket to provide traveling convenience. The ticket is described as offering a limited but valued benefit to passengers.
A fragmentary report shows tensions over Japan policy with calls to remove outside interference. In a separate note Turkey bars pork imports while an acting minister lodges a protest.
A Kobe dispatch reports Russia demands permission to land troops near Masanoho. Korea reportedly wants no outside interference as nations react to the move.
The porte informs the U S legation that future importation of American pork is prohibited on health grounds. U S chargé d affaires Lloyd Griscom protests, demanding annulment of the measure.
Paris announces France will not block the Danish American negotiations. It will waive rights over Santa Cruz, prioritizing cordial ties with the United States and Denmark over Danish Antilles claims.
From Seattle reports the Japanese government shows strong war spirit after the czar’s Korea influence bid. The Garonne notes preparations in military and naval sectors and an upcoming Japanese navy assembly and maneuvers closed to foreign observers. The Russian fleet at Nagaski ignored harbor rules and anchored freely.
In New York on March 29, Leon Cole of 285 Clinton Street Brooklyn survived a severe pneumonia after using oxygen gas extensively. He began March 7 and required escalating cylinders daily. In total eighty five cylinders of oxygen were used costing four hundred twenty five dollars as doctors declared the patient convalescent.
Harvey H Childress and wife with four children, two boys and two girls born in the south, were in Fort Wayne on Wednesday and left for Indianapolis via the Lake Erie and Western. The Nashville Tenn. family notes the four children will be six on April 9 and each weighs about forty one pounds. They are healthy, bright, and display acrobatic ability.
A father of 33 and a mother of 36 raise four boys who look alike save for hair shade. Mr. Childress notes their faces, eye color, and uniform dressing in boys clothes allow him to tell them apart only after a second look. He claims this is the only set of quadruplets of similar age in the world.
Nickel Plate detective Tom Wilkinson returned from Celina Ohio where a body washed up in the reservoir last Saturday remains unidentified. The man about 40 years old had a blunt head wound and no papers. A reward is offered as Celina seeks the killer and Wilkinson recalls a familiar face from Fort Wayne.
Major C. D. Tillo sold his white pacing horse on Thursday to C. E. Wagner of Paoli Kansas. Wagner plans to ship the horse to his western home. The price was not disclosed but described as very handsome.
Leadville Colorado reports ex-alderman Charles Jay was fatally shot by his wife early today. Mrs Jay says he was intoxicated and aimed to fire at her when she fired in self defense.
An old promotion advises mothers to give Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to children during teething, claiming it is the best remedy of all. The note repeats the brand name and urges use for relief.
Excursion tickets offered to students for the Easter vacation at a round trip fare of one and one third. Tickets sold the day before closing, on closing day, and the day after with return valid for the vacation period. Inquiries through agents.
C F Pfeiffer offers real estate loans at six percent interest in Bass Block. Mr Lamb of Payne Ohio visits city friends.
Theobald Hofer declares his intent to run for trustee of Washington township, pending action by the Democratic township convention. He asserts his plan to seek the office subject to the convention’s decision.
Local candidate Isaac Blystone announces his run for trustee of Washington Township subject to the decision of the township Democratic nominating convention. Blystone frames his campaign around community service and local governance.
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