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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
The Paris Exposition opens amid favorable weather with crowds filling the Elysée grounds. President Faure or de Poincaré inaugurates the fair as American and French exhibits boast extensive space and national pavilions.
Hundreds of men admired Patterson coins yesterday while complaining they cannot afford them. Prices ranged from 60 styles to 88, with about $35 cited. Paterson Wing and Mahivrin architects won a contract to draft plans for a $15,000 bank building at Sullivans, with Mr. Crowder as the foreman.
A Washington dispatch reports Indiana Republicans face a leadership split as Chairman Hernly is mentioned for a 15 from Washington and R S Taylor eyed for vice presidency. Hugh Dougherty excluded as a candidate for treasurer, while Governor Mount is chosen to preside over the state convention amid ongoing infighting.
Democrat party leaders in Indiana pledge support for Hugh Dougherty. They favor his election and thank voters for past backing while outlining duties of his current business. The Eighth district delegates back Dougherty at the state convention to fill a national committee vacancy.
Judge Ewing, famed Chicago jurist, comes to Fort Wayne to lecture at the Princess Rink next Wednesday under the First Church of Christ Scientist. Malge Ewing, a distinguished former Chicago Superior Court member, will speak on Christian Science topics, introduced by James M. Barrett.
Washington April 14. President candidates discussed with focus on who could aid the ticket. Senator Frye was asked about Robert Taylor of Indiana as a potential western choice. Frye expressed respect for Taylor’s abilities and noted no interest in vice presidential gossip amid uncertainty.
Cass Conaway accuses Durbin camp of offering money to delegates in Winfield and surrounding counties to secure votes for Durbin’s bid against Griffiths. He names Durbin’s managers and alleges ongoing efforts to purchase support. Statewide investigation sought to expose bribery schemes.
Hobart attorney Hugh Daugherty declares he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Indiana state offices. He cites party rules and increased business duties, stating he will support the ticket but cannot run. The move comes amid the party’s conditions for nominees and the upcoming state convention.
The Chicago Presbytery adopted the report allowing Rev Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn to withdraw from its jurisdiction despite a single dissenting vote. The body noted embarrassment in parts of the Presbyterian confession of faith and urged the General Assembly to appoint a committee to review the faith statement and its interpretation.
A bullet wound incident linked to Mrs. Louise Lattridge at the Leland hotel was postponed until April 24 on the request of the governor, who cited Mrs. Lattridge’s nervous prostration.
Smald Biare. Gills Bessie Small and Floyd Ly Make united in marriage at the bride's parents home in fw ion sheel at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Ceremony performed by Tov L L Henson in the presence of immediate friends and relatives. A lavish wedding dinner followed. The bride is a well known and highly esteemed lady.
A mob of about a dozen white men killed Morgan Boone a Black man on a moving train near Slaughterville. Boone allegedly terrorized passengers before being shot and thrown from the car as chaos erupted among women and children.
The annual conference of ministers and teachers of the Northern Indiana district of the Mikowel synod of the Fothen ehoreh convened at Zion's school hall at 2 p m with pastors and teachers present. Papers read included The Pilih Asticle of the Zonearil and Spiritualiam. Visitors from outside cities attended and the Lutheran schools closed for the session.
Chicago April 1 inquest opened into the death of Ris Wright, noted Ure maker, who passed away yesterday from unclear causes. The proceedings aim to determine the circumstances and any liable factors surrounding the incident.
Notice from the auditor urging timely filing for mortgage tax exemption. Claims must be filed promptly to qualify. Signed by WM. MEYER, Auditor, with details referencing the society and university context in the damaged text.
The ad proclaims low prices on women’s Lisle hose and fancy hosiery, with bargains on men's hose and children’s socks. It notes a rapid advance in the market but promises unchanged prices and mentions Snow stamps as a bonus.
Notice from N B Rowe announcing relocation of millinery base to 85 Calhoun Street by May 10, with sale of goods at liberal discounts before move. Patterson street area referenced. details limited by damaged text.
A damaged letter describes a forced closing of a piano and organ business with inventory marked for sale starting Monday April 16. Weights include new pianos from 124 dollars, secondhand pianos from 20, organs 10 to 85, and monthly payment terms. the store also offers a safe and other business items for rent or sale.
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