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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1899
Page
6
Dispatches from Manila report General Lawton at Laguna de Bay with 1500 troops. Santa Cruz, chief city of Laguna de Bay, captured with six wounded, debris of insurgents left dead, many wounded and captured. Lawton to pursue westward as sickness remains slight.
Manila April 10. General Lawton captured Santa Cruz at Lake, driving rebels commanded by a Chinaman named Pao Wah into the mountains. The American force suffered six wounded, while the rebels lost sixty eight killed and forty wounded.
A Manila dispatch from April 7 reports that despite Filipinos returning home and the Philippine Commission’s proclamation, the war rages on. Experts predict heavy reinforcements and that conquering Luzon will require more troops, with many insurgents willing to quit but professional bands remaining. Foreigners doubt the proclamation’s promises, volunteers lament enlisting amid harsh war, and Spanish-style Manila defense could shift to blockhouses during the wet season. Also noted is Lt Steunenberg of the Idaho regiment facing court martial for insulting Major Wiggins, likely ending in dismissal.
The expected visitor will try to buy or lease fifty feet of ground from Mrs Mary Ewing adjoining the New Aveline hotel. If secured, Mr Sheaff will add sixty to seventy five rooms, with stores on the lower floor, anticipating high demand after the courthouse completion. The New Aveline is described as Indiana’s most commodious hotel upon completion.
Judge Mawson postpones the Geisdoerfer divorce trial citing reasons to delay until funds are paid. The case also touches criminal assault charges against Geisdoerfer linked to Lulu Reidhmiller. Other court items include divorce suits, estate actions, and administrator appointments in Allen County, with several notices and innocent proceedings noted. Deputy U S Marshal Rose departed for Plymouth on official business.
A string of deaths from illness and age in Allen county includes Mrs. E A K Hackett who died in Chicago after two months of sickness, Mrs. Mary Mailand in Marion township, Mrs. Rebecca C Kincade in Washington township, and Mrs Caroline Lehnert at 177 Taylor street. Other deaths include infant Ralph Leugz, infant Walter Leitz, Miss Louise Sieling, Mrs Marie Heckman, George Beach, Wesley Lingy, Miss Frances Kleinrichert, and Frederick Sorgen. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and local relations. funerals scheduled across Fort Wayne area churches and cemeteries.
Prosecutor Doughman enforces liquor license laws for grocerymen selling alcohol. In recent court actions, several affidavits led to guilty pleas and fines of $16 plus costs. Additional cases await in Justice Tancey and a broader roundup is planned. Also noted is an arrest of George Bubb for supplying minors and a Paris cancer microbe report from Dr Bra. E L Robbins from Auburn visited New York.
Detective Daseler arrested four boys aged eleven to fifteen for stealing brass from a Western Gas Construction engine. They sold it to Miller of Superior street. names are Calvin Tullis Gouldie Tullis Arthur Richards and a boy named Ayres. All confessed and are jailed awaiting authorities.
In Lafayette township Mrs. Sadie Sites wife of Albert Sites residing near Myhart met death Wednesday evening April 5 in a cart near Aboit. Her body was found at 8:30 by Roanoke travelers with head wedged in wheel and hair torn from scalp. Funeral held at Roanoke M E church officiated by Rev Norris. Interment at Odd Fellow cemetery.
New York April N witnessed fire injuring no one as Idle Hour a Vanderbilt country house at Oakdale burned entirely around 4 o clock. W K Vanderbilt Jr and his bride formerly Virginia Fair occupied the residence with twelve to fifteen servants who all escaped safely. Fire likely started in the cellar and the mansion with valuables was destroyed within an hour after breaking out.
A brisk fire on South Webster street destroyed two small barns behind 52 and 541 Williams street owned by Lt. Henry Lapp and damaged the residence at 281 Webster street. The two-story house at 284 Webster street, owned by Alex Mac Kinley and occupied by Charles Lapp, was saved with effort. Insurance and losses are noted, with estimates around 500 to 600 dollars for repairs and household goods losses of about 250 dollars.
City notes a petition against paving Madison Street from Barr to Division, signed by Prof J H Ungemach and 27 others, while board members say the effort won’t stop the improvement. Perry delays a permit for American District Telegraph pending intercity talks. Water works report foundation complete for west end pumping station and a 3 000 000 gallon engine soon moves in. A West Barry Street repair petition calls for immediate crack fixes before damage grows. Building permits issued for residences on Hoagland Williams addn and Rockhill Amended addn. A quip ends with a humor line about a daughter's kiss on steps.
To lead off the season Toledo lost 6 to 1 to Ann Arbor with Bishop and Wells for the Mud Hens. Babb impressed Indianapolis with solid defense and a sac hit. Reds routed George Reiman’s All Kentucky squad 21 to 2 in Cincinnati. Belden and Brothers show strong season form while Bolden covers ground better than ever. Wayne, Fisher, and Rock Island prospects loom as Western Association stability falters. Secretary Hubbard eyes ticketing plans. Shamrocks may host a practice game next Saturday.
Fort Wayne artists Miss Nellie Carvill Lawson and Miss Florence Irene Sullivan present a recital at Plymuth Congregational church on Thursday evening April 14 to benefit the ladies society. Program includes Mission duet, Hinde pieces, Wing sonata, Harris piece, Leybach works, Ardith and Delihes selections, and more.
Dr L P Drayer reports stomach analysis of Herman Oertel's infant son found dead at 91 John Street last Wednesday. Poisonous vinegar acid formed in the stomach from the food, causing spasms that led to death. Coroner W W Barnett received the findings.
Ten big cases of new hosiery arrive at Kane's with children's black hose in sizes and prices from 50 to 150 per pair, children's fast black seamless at 100 per pair, heavy iron clad at 150, ladies and mens hose priced from 50 to 150. Mr and Mrs E M Powers of Kansas City visit Fort Wayne, former residents.
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