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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1901
Page
6
Russia states Manchuria is a Chinese province under gradual evacuation and seeks a peaceful order on borders. It pledges to retire troops as safety allows and to avoid new clashes while awaiting a broader settlement among powers.
Washington reports a diplomatic pivot as Rugain seeks unusual intervention, with U S officials noting favorable shifts in China related to La Man arin, amid terse exchanges between Colint Gaxaind and the White House about arms and messaging. The State Department signals careful positioning, while higher circles assess disinterested aims amid shifting alliances.
The well known Fort Wayne citizen Z. Munson died at Mercy hospital after a long public career in business and civic work. Born 1848 in Wayne County, he served in the Navy, later became a wholesale liquor dealer, and held influential roles in city government. He never married, remained active in local affairs, and his passing prompted wide sorrow across the community.
In Monroeville a large crowd attended a funeral for a local resident. Twenty three members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen lined the procession from the house to the cemetery. New J.S. Johnsons of Pre Simpson delivered the funeral sermon.
Captain Reese and Mrs. Charlis D. Keese left San Francisco for the Midwest and planned visits to Gall Bake City, Denver, and Kansas City before heading to Fork Wayne in about two weeks. Reese, in charge of a transport vessel, earned praise at the Presidio for his leadership and discipline, though he declined to discuss future plans and intended a brief rest before deciding on his next posting.
A garbled report describes a chaotic scene around a disputed estate and rival claims. Leon Mexster, long known in the city, faces questions of a missing figure and financial disputes. Dr Powers and multiple parties appear in a tangle of alleged transactions, with family tensions and a brewing legal case mentioned as the lead item.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pan American BX V at an exposition with references to May 1 1991, and names such as Fort Wayne and Gal Asleamy P P, plus scattered phrases about agents and bids. The text is garbled and hard to parse, offering no clear event outcome or cohesive facts.
Henry W McMaten and Minx Stowie WM Freckle were united in a 4 PM wedding Thursday at the residence of Rav J Neeckiiklge 48a Weak Moats Street. The bride is a daughter of Henry Free and boll Wr wind Mex. The couple are now living in Wayne County and were warmly greeted by friends.
In the notice, a reduced fare is offered to Muncif through April, stating valid travel and conditions. The document mentions Hip Vickers and Lo Manele for mat fare, with references to April 1 and a Knights Templar connection. Details are partial and unclear due to OCR errors.
Washington reports that Wy Knox has accepted the post of attorney general in the cabinet. His commission was signed today after the president informed advisors of the new colleague. The dispatch notes discussions on department matters and mentions Governor Allen of Pov Rien reportedly resigning, with no definite confirmation of his intentions.
fragmentary passage notes Porto Ricans interest in U S politics. Governor Allen of Porto Rico likely to resign upon arrival in Washington. The Porto Rico Commission head Vencesin Bordas writes to the president urging Francis E Wilson for postmaster general. Mentions commission and New York ties.
A posse of farmers armed with shotguns and dogs hunted surrounding areas today for two or three men accused of raiding the Chardon bank Wednesday night. The gang fired on a house, injuring several residents, while stealing money and vanishing into the countryside near Char Gow, Ohio. Local authorities warned residents to remain vigilant as searches continued with armed groups patrolling rural lanes.
In a garbled April dispatch President McBindy plans a western swing after breakfast. He travels with Meyer of Louisiana as plans for a May 1 New Orleans stop near the Cabildo and government building unfold, including a banquet and public farewell speeches.
Fragmentary notes recount burying grounds near Cathedral Square and the first Catholic cemetery east of the city’s library site. Reference to sewerage work on Episcopal residence sites at Juiton and Towin streets recalls skeletons found in crumbling fragments. The memory hints at long forgotten burials and shifting land use in the area.
Two men arrested near Chardon on April 7 in connection with a local bank robbery. Authorities recovered blood-stained papers from one suspect, while the other showed alleged links to the crime. AL Willoughby named but details unclear.
Mr and Mrs William A Davis formerly connected with Allen County and well known in Fort Wayne have been offered substantial government positions. Davis to be superintendent of government schools at Unalaska Alaska with Mrs Davis as assistant. Posts carry high salaries but not all accepted yet. Arrival in Fort Wayne planned soon after assignment.
A distorted report from Manila in April notes ongoing efforts and improving conditions in Luzon. It mentions a Filipino address to the people, dictionary use, and references to Masbate, Leyte, and Vilipina prisoners amid ongoing investigations and civilian trials.
An early two paragraph dispatch from the War Department in Washington describes insurgent surrender and military operations along a coastal region about fifty miles from a noted bay. The report notes wireless telegraphy efforts, a new naval station, and continued attempts to maintain communications as forces pacify a troubled area.
A transport flotilla led by Major General Artlinggrey Pond prepares to sail for Manila. It includes 472 horses and a detachment of the Eleventh Infantry, with officers listed. The Ohio, Union Iron Works ships, and vessels Morgan and Warren are scheduled to depart mid month, with repairs ongoing on the Warren in drydock.
An engine struck a large rock on the Wheeling and Lake Erie near Joliet Ohio early today, killing engineer Zigneer Wieher and an unidentified man in charge of stock cars. A brakeman was slightly injured as the train went into a deep wash. The disaster followed rock debris falling from a embankment after the engine derailed and plunged into embankment.
Allert Watlnc of Tulsa likely reports his statements about remedies and preventives for headaches. He says nothing benefited him as much as a product called Hendacha Gapsttes sold by Drater Dons around Calhimn and Cotumia alventa.
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