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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
12
The Prince of Wales and his party passed through Hamburg at 7 25 by train en route to Kiel. The train did not stop, and the event sparked public indignation and speculation. The youth incident mentioned remains not fully disclosed.
Dr Leyds telegraphed to the Prince of Wales congratulating him on escaping assassination. Transvaal delegates signed the visitors book at the British legation. Baron Snoy voiced Belgian indignation in the chamber over the attempt and offered sincere regrets on behalf of the nation.
Brussels reports the failed assassination of Albert Edward, the prince of Wales, by a 16 year old boy named Sipido. Investigations reveal a motive linked to anti war and anarchist ideas. Authorities expect parliamentary condemnations and a public call for moral responsibility.
The magistrates seek to verify the prisoner's account as a commitment charge alleges an attempt at assassination. The defense and prosecutors clash over details as the case moves toward clarification of intent and readiness for trial.
The article notes five attempts on Queen Victoria and highlights Albert Edward, prince of Wales, as unusually spared from assassination efforts despite an openly public and accessible life both in Britain and abroad. It lists numerous historical royal figures with dates and emphasizes his unique safety record among royals.
Colonel Plumer leading mounted infantry resunned a bold march from Gaberones toward Zeerust and Mafeking. After rapid night moves they reached twelve miles from Zeerust and heard Mafeking bombarded while reconnoitering. Rumors claim a relief column moves toward Mafeking from the south.
News from Mafeking reports periodic Boer shell bursts with little British casualties. Boers shift laager west while entrenched north to block relief, sharpshooters active, and a relief rumor circulates. Sun truce allows cricket. native chief Mshete revolts southward. An Irish-American Protectorate trooper deserted. £50 reward offered.
Report from Bloemfontein dated April 5 notes Boer forces advancing east and south to surround the town and sever southward communications. Lord Roberts concentrates troops, mounts four 4.7 inch guns and four naval twelve pounders on commanding kopjes, and strengthens railway protection while arrests are made in town for suspected espionage. The railway north reaches Karee siding.
Lord Roberts reports five British infantry companies captured near Reddersburg east of Bethany railway station. The Royal Irish Fusiliers and Ninth Mounted Infantry held out from April 3 to 4 before surrender. Gatacre was ordered to Reddersburg and the Cameron Highlanders sent to Bethany to reinforce.
Lord Roberts dispatch from Bloemfontein reports Methuen forces trapped General De Villebois Mareuil and a group of Boers. Villebois and seven Boers died, eight wounded, fifty captured. British losses included Captains Boyle and Williams and two Yeomanry men. The four hour fight involved yeomanry, Kimberley mounted corps, and Fourth artillery. Mareuil, about fifty, led Boer forces and had directed campaigns in Natal and Cape Colony.
London reports no new details from the British war office as Lord Roberts' headquarters go two days without word. Boers hover near Bloemfontein while conjectures center on a major attack or delays from lack of horses and drafts. Kimberley dispatches note Chamier in command. Methuen’s movements arise as Cape Colony leaders face a political clash and possible resignation.
A World correspondent from Pretoria recalls fourteen Boer men and their wives holding a fort at Spion Kop. British forces charged. all fourteen Boers were killed, and the women fought still for half an hour. Twenty eight corpses, fourteen men and fourteen women, were later found nearby.
Mrs A R Kiracofe traveled ten miles north of Fort Wayne last Saturday due to her brother’s dangerous illness. He died Sunday and was buried shortly after, according to Huntington News-Democrat report.
Washington April 5 The Republican managers plan a caucus to concur in Senate amendments on the Porto Rico tariff bill and avoid delays They aim to adopt a two day discussion rule before a vote Some Republicans oppose the Senate provision favoring the House civil government bill The in sular committee met but no final agreement emerged in the same report Mayor Rose leads in a Democratic plurality in an election in the city with a 2 374 margin over Republican Baumgartner
London reports Queen Victoria favors naming the newborn son of the Duke and Duchess of York Patrick. The birth occurred last Saturday and the christening is awaited as a royal desire.
Charles Schnellbacher, while spading his garden in Quincy Illinois on April 5, unearthed a copper kettle containing $2000 in coins. It is believed to be buried by his mother who died recently. She left $3000 cash in bank but did not trust all her savings to banks.
Dr J A Lomas who cared for smallpox cases in Eel River township has returned to the city reporting the patients are convalescent and the quarantine will be lifted in a few days. The two Parker sons suffered severe attacks.
Ghazi Osman Pasha, famed for his role at Plevna, died yesterday evening in Constantinople after a period of improving health. Born in 1882, his death ends a noted military career.
In Chicago on April 4 Republicans secured nineteen alderman seats out of thirty-five, while Democrats won sixteen. The new city council will comprise forty Republicans and twenty-nine Democrats.
The Superior Court jury found Jennie Mason entitled to the life insurance policy after the husband George Mason was killed on the Pennsylvania railway. Rachel Mason previously challenged the beneficiary transfer, a prior trial ruled for Jennie, and a second trial again favored her with possible appeal to the Supreme Court.
In the circuit and superior courts two divorce suits are filed. Rose E. Amon seeks dissolution from Frank A. Amon alleging cruelty, neglect of four children, and a fraudulent sale claim on a Creighton avenue lot. Lena Budde applies for divorce from Frederick Budde citing cruel treatment, abandonment, and child custody with alimony.
Anna M Russell petitions superior court for divorce from Joseph M Russell citing abandonment and lack of support. She asks to resume maiden name Anna M Chapman. The document notes May 1896 abandonment and long separation.
Executor of Christine Bastnes will. Judge O Rourke annuls marriage contract between Hiram Ward and Mary Ward. Guardian Anna Benner report filed by Christian Benner. Wetzel ditch approved in St Joseph Township with Ben Thomas Charles Menzersen Henry Benning named viewers. Minnek ditch viewers named in Marion and Madison Townships Patrick Ryan Jacob Bartley William Schrader. Albert E Thomas vs Hattie Lehr appealed to superior court from Squire Huser. P B Colerick attorney for plaintiffs. Edmund H and Lilian M Coombs sue for strict foreclosure against Flickinger Wheel Co and Courtland Forging Co et al. S R Alden plaintiffs’ counsel.
The Sentinel reports the city school board is considering the desirability of placing the public library in the proposed new court house site at Wayne and Webster. Board members say no action or decision has been made and they seek public approval and city best interests. If the library site is abandoned it could become a school building site.
The Shakers are gradually dying out in the country with probably not more than 1,000 members across fifteen societies. In New York two settlements, in Massachusetts three, in Connecticut one, in New Hampshire two, in Maine two, in Ohio three, and in Kentucky two remain.
Frances M Howe sues two defendants Mahler and others to recover five thousand dollars and seeks the appointment of a receiver. T E Ellison acts as attorney for the plaintiff.
Christian Lahmeyer as executor of Gesena Kellermeier s estate will sell at public auction on Tuesday April 24 1900 at the decedent s Wayne township Allen county Indiana farm. Items include horses wagon spring wagon mower binders hay equipment tools livestock grain and household goods. Cash for amounts under five dollars. Cred it six months for five dollars and up with six percent interest and approved security. Waives valuation and appraisal laws.
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