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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
9
Berlin reports that the United States proposed fixing China's total indemnity at about 290 million dollars, with payment terms sparking debate among powers. Germany hints a practical, open discussion, while Britain questions apportioning costs and Japan's stance remains pivotal in the evolving dispute.
The Associated Press correspondent reports a trustworthy source says prospects for an early settlement of the Chinese indemnity question are improving. Negotiations among powers reveal widening differences and visible flexing of positions, with the United States proposal to fix indemnity at 200,000,000 dollars drawing cautious support from several governments while others remain wary of concessions.
London reports Japan has sent a formal ultimatum to China and Russia over Manchuria, warning against Manchurian independence and implying international recognition of Muscovite control. Li Hung Chang leads the transmission while Britain and other powers edge toward a global crisis.
The passage interprets Angelo’s assurance to China that all nations view it as a deadly power. It suggests an Oriental hint to Rutel that Japan regards her as part of that category, signaling an escalating international tension and a foregone clash.
From Pekin a report says Li Hung Chang will depart with a mixed German and French expedition to enforce a boundary order. The detachment aims to displace thousands of Chinese who refuse Li’s command, while officials fear immigrant governance in the district.
Washington reports Major William Monaghan volunteer paymaster died of Nant disease on April 15 at Manila. A Civil War veteran from Ohio, he served in the army before returning to paymaster duties in July 1896, forming part of the permanent establishment.
A private obituary from Chicago April 15 announces the death of General A A McClurg, former head of A C McClurg & Co. Widely known in business and public life, he served from private to colonel with a brevet major general, studied at the University of Ohio and in Pittsburgh, and lived in Palm Beach and St Augustine before his death.
Washington April 15 The state department said Baron Fava will be succeeded as ambassador to Italy by Marquise Cesare Maria di Carbonari the Italian minister to Argentina. The marquise lacks broad diplomatic experience but will receive a substantial promotion to ambassador from minister.
Detectives Streilinggamt and Roberson moved from Defiance to Mu Streiiling where a perjury case involving an accused man of extraordinary means is set for June 10. The court overruled the defendant's muster and fixed the date. The scandal involves allegations of a man being paid to falsely admit his own liberty to dock a horse, with Bhwiding confident of acquittal if the case goes to trial.
Br private wedding Saturday afternoon joined by Mr and Mrs Herman Roonwoke at their Smith street Rav home. Groom H Hopman a blacksmith from Pittsburgh shops and bride daughter of a stationary engineer at the works. Both well liked and awaiting the Angichoms rehearsal at Hopman’s shop.
Washington April 14 Supreme Court decision declares the War Revenue Act unconstitutional for taxing export bills of lading. Justice Brewer writes the majority opinion with Justices Harlan Guay White and McRae dissenting. The ruling also addresses divorce decrees, holding validity depends on the state of marital residence and certain cases from Kentucky New York North Dakota involve residency and recognition.
A work crew under the guise of Loxmetnr Mittendorf started tearing down the day school of St Marys church at the corner of Lafayette and Jefferson streets. The old structure is being removed to accelerate construction of a new building for the tall sessions, while classes from St Marys continue in nearby quarters.
A notice records the passing of longtime members of St Mary’s Congregational who received early instruction at the church school. Their children and grandchildren have long attended, reflecting years of service and memory within the community.
Fort Wayne commandery No 4 Knights Templar plans a morning departure with at least thirty five members to attend the grand commandery meeting in Muncee. Delegates Dr C B Stemon J M Study and William Geake will stay several days for discussions. wet party returns by 10 oclock Wednesday night.
Several hundred workers at the American Sheet Steel plant in WeKeeaport abandon the line during a strike led by a new Amalgamated lodge. The stoppage cripples operations as about all 700 employees walk out. The firm vows to keep plants running and ship materials elsewhere if needed. The dispute marks the first clash between organized labor and United States Steel interests, with broader mobilization planned by Amalgamated leaders. Local mills, including Carnegie interests and National Tube, loom in the corporate structure. The walkout disrupts production across steel output chains amid tensions over the new combine’s scale.
Gio April 14 Granil Tuigt Auchur of the Brotherhood of Eocamotive Engineers said he had received no information about the departed settlement of grievances at engineers aid feemen on the Central Railroad of New Torey. He noted newspaper reports may misrepresent events as engineers and fivamen were accused of siding. Chiefs from represented organizations met and agreed to work together, with reorganizations to be begun to address grievances, implying no side could act without others’ consent. Hi Waltons of Mutton spent the day with his mother in this city.
Kansas City police judge fines Mia Nation five hundred dollars for obstructing streets and warns she must leave the city by 6 PM or face jail. She appeals to go to Liberty and asks to pass through KC en route, with judge cautioning against stopping in the city. The scene features a crowded courtroom and remarks on the case’s implications for cross-river travel.
Miss Tima Seavey writes from Europe that she is touring with Miss Mary Medial Miss Shoaff Mrs Guildin and Fred Shoaff. They have met Mr and Mrs Louis Fox and Mr and Mrs W I Dreier in Waples. The two Fort Wayne companies have traveled together for two weeks and are enjoying every moment.
The postmaster of St Vineet, longtime city official, ceased operations as the post office closed by order of the post office department. Frank Twill delivered office effects to Postmaster Page. A rural free delivery route may be established to relieve residents, but no orders have been issued yet.
At the molding of Un Northwest ern Bengle club held in Milwaukee last week, Frny A. Heller of this city was honored by election as first vice president and state representative. Other officers chosen were President P A Mitchell West Du Jum Wis, Second vice president Tim Cole Wherton Ill, treasurer Louis Steffen Nwaakda. Pha Uinta will be held in Southern Wisconsin in November.
TEV EVANS RETURNED Berne Indiana April 15 The forty with minimal conference of the Evan Kolin association of Indiana Ling been doseston have For the past week closed yesterday after deciding to meet in South Bend next year Much business was tran eacted at this meeting and the mineral reports from the various districts were vary native fantasy showing excellent financial standing and good frerensy of weather ship Wsliep fawman af chi l
A horse belonging to farmer Dammeyer of Atinms ten ship was shot and paralyzed in front of Znol Jor and Merz's grocery on South Calhoun street on Saturday night. The horse had difficulty returning home with Fat training, which pulled the heavy wagon alone.
The case involves importers and duties on trimming goods under the 1659 act. A settlement reduces the government liability from earlier claims, with New York and Philadelphia actions settling over time. Court decisions have varied, but the final government payout is a fraction of the originally claimed 920 million.
Telegraphic dispatches claim a new Fort Wayne to Cincinnati electric railroad with a $1,000,000 capital. Names listed as corporators appear dubious and claimed residents cannot be confirmed. Fort Wayne inquiry finds the tale likely a fish story with no solid evidence of the project or participants.
Rev. H. Diestel has returned to his Evansville home after a visit to his male, H. Schoiedors.
Governor Toole and a distinguished party toured the state capitol area viewing the near completion Montana court house. They praised the building’s design and central location, noting its convenience and architectural merit while planning impressions for the state house in Helena.
In a United States court, Tudge Baker was granted a discharge in bankruptcy. David B. Studebaker of Decatur, Mississippi, and Louise Brimiley who had obtained judgment against Studebaker for breach of promise of marriage objected to the discharge, arguing that Baker overruled the dunurrery.
The Wylie Canin Ship Building Co plans to launch the United States battleship Maine on Memorial Day. Survivors of the original Maine and families of those lost are expected to attend in Hawaii harbor. R Seavey returned recently from a two week visit at Avitin.
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