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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
1
A cloud burst floods central Texas causing the Colorado river to rise massively. Bridges wash out and rail traffic halted as Dallas to Austin communications fail and a large dam releases floodwaters. Authorities fear widespread property damage and loss of life.
Rising floodwaters feared to cause extensive damage as Temple reports high water at Kil Len on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad. The scene signals likely disruption to rail service and potential closures.
Bulletin from Dallas reports that the Colorado River dam break near Austin caused widespread panic with towns like Smithville fleeing to high ground. By April 9 more than fifty lives were lost, Bastrop flooded, and rail traffic into Texas and Pacific routes blocked due to washouts. The Colorado River continues to rise four feet above last year’s flood level.
E H R Green president of the Tarpon club reports heavy damage to gulf coast club property on St Joseph Island from a severe storm. Several small vessels wrecked and some lives believed lost. Trinity River at Dallas continues to rise with extensive valley damage but no deaths yet.
Reports from Bastrop Fayette and Wharton counties along the Colorado river say the flood is at full force with rapid rises forcing residents to flee. Twelve bodies are reported drowned at Bastrop and the death toll in Wharton and Fayette counties is expected to rise with extensive property loss.
Washington April 9 Mildred Dewey wife of Admiral Dewey has left the Roman Catholic church and is said to plan to attend St Johns Episcopal church. The admiral declined to comment while confirming he was not at St Johns himself this morning.
London reports ongoing Boer movements southeast and southwest of Bloemfontein with 2,000 to 3,000 British-backed colonials, while communications to Bloemfontein remain intact though public news slows. Lord Roberts commands about 15,000 mounted men as Irish rifles depart Rouxville to Aliwal, and Orange Free State coverage grows critical as St James Gazette condemns Bulls and transport delays.
A public figure vows that every subscribed dollar will directly fund relief for genuine human suffering. The statement, attributed to Mary Curzon, emphasizes transparent allocation and urgent aid.
A Washington official says arrangements are nearly completed with Costa Rica and Nicaragua for a ten mile wide territory between Greytown and Brito to host the Nicaragua canal. Diplomatic details remain to be settled, but principles are agreed. Rear Admiral John G. Walker led negotiations with the Central American governments after receiving instructions.
Report from Marseu on April 7 describes Boer forces numbering around 10 000 moving south in the Free State after seizing Thaba N'Chu and the Modder River works. Brigades strike English farms looting for provisions while Brabant’s colonial horse pursue, with 400 rifles captured near Wepener and possible move toward Basutoland.
Lawmakers consider a bill aimed at forest reserves with the House seeking detailed information. The measure focuses on governance, land access, and potential impacts on conservation programs. Officials from environmental and natural resources committees are assessing the proposal's scope and funding.
The article reports Brigadier General Frederick Funston publicly executing two Filipinos in Manila without a trial as a warning to others. It notes American soldiers’ outrage over such reprisals and mentions calls to punish Chinese general Pana for looting and torture.
The senate opened today with the Hawaii government bill from the house printed on request of Mr. Cullom who did not seek a conference. Mr. Gallinger presented a merchants association petition favoring government navy yard shipwork and opposed private shops. A muzzling of dogs debate arose from protests against the District of Columbia order. An attempt to vote on the Quay case failed. The Indian appropriation bill moved to the contract schools amendment, which was defeated 16 to 30.
The House adopted a resolution asking the Interior secretary for data on acres in forest reserves tied to land grants and railroad scrip, plus planned extensions and liens. A Mexican soldiers pension bill passed, extending an act from 1893. The agricultural appropriation bill totals 4,116,800 dollars as debate proceeds.
Chicago’s India famine committee reopens its offices to receive funds after Lord Curzon’s statement of conditions. Mary Leiter of Chicago cabled from Umballa, India, on April 8 1900 expressing eagerness for Chicago’s aid to the famine relief effort.
General Bates returned from the south after placing Fortieth Infantry at Surigago Cagaya Iligayea Isamis Dapiatan in Northern Mindanao and Mindanao and Jolo. He traveled with two naval vessels and two gunboats. Troops occupied without resistance. Two hundred forty one rifles and ninety seven artillery pieces surrendered. Eleven Mindanao locations and three Jolo locations now occupied without firing a shot. Affairs in that region deemed quite satisfactory.
A two year old son of Dr. W. W. Barnett was knocked down by a farmer's team on Wayne Street Saturday evening. The horse hoof struck his abdomen and a wheel passed over his hand. He was thought to be internally injured but was able to run away from the scene.
A speaker charged that no president had come so close to wrecking the American government as Mr McKinley. He asserted property interests ran riot and warned that patriotism was a sham to aid special interests. He claimed the administration relied on money and corporate influence to succeed.
Washington April 7 The house approved the substitute for the senate bill creating a territorial government for Hawaii and sent it to conference. An attempt by Mr Hill to add a resident commissioner and deny statehood pledges failed. Congressman Robinson pushed amendments ending labor contracts and requiring Hawaii’s elected officials to be district citizens while protecting witnesses in legislative investigations.
Rev Charles A. Crane of Boston condemns President McKinley for nullifying the anti-canteen law. He argues the government liquor trade worsened soldier deaths more than disease or climate and criticizes church leaders for politics in the matter.
The annual meeting of the Eel River cemetery directors was held Saturday afternoon in Undertaker Peltier’s office. Officers elected: President Amos Sines, vice president J. C. Peltier, secretary D. A. Robinson, treasurer William Gieseking, trustees John Valentine, William Gieseking, W. W. Madden.
Mrs W G Kiser was moved to St Joseph hospital Monday where she underwent an operation.
At 11 o'clock an explosion destroyed the Tuttle & Co flour mill in Columbia City Indiana. Engineers Henry Landan and Oliver L Young were killed in the debris while workman Win Cook was seriously injured but expected to recover. Loss put at 25000 with 7000 insured. Landan aged 55 left a wife and five children. Young 45 left a wife and child.
French authorities announce all exposition exhibits will be open to the public on Sundays. United States exhibits under French government control must follow the Sunday rule, while the U S pavilion is excluded and subject to Commissioner Peck's decision to open or close on Sundays.
Middlesboro Kentucky April 9 Everything is quiet sheriff Broughton has taken several prisoners to Pineville for safe keeping Chief of Police King is missing. Special deputy sheriffs are on duty and Republicans say they will be kept as long as needed. The Democratic council has sworn in no new police but the old force is performing its duties unmolested. Deputy Sheriff Charles Cecil who was shot Saturday night had one leg amputated today.
The U S Supreme Court upholds the Indiana Supreme Court in State v Indiana Oil Co ruling that oil drillers must cap wells and preserve gas when gas is struck. Attorney General Taylor says the decision saves millions of feet of gas annually for consumers.
The DeWald Kaag projects award carpentry to Hilgeman and E F Liebman. Liebman was lowest on DeWald at 7736 dollars. Hilgeman lowest on Kaag at 2600 dollars. Brick work contract to be let soon. foundation and excavation contracts already let.
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