In Advance Editorial Review April 25 1900
The Weekly Sentinel discusses General Buller in South Africa and Roberts, coal prices in Europe, and subsidies for ships. It critiques Hawaiian and Porto Rican policy, outlines Chandler’s plan to strike down state suffrage by act of Congress, and questions constitutional application to race.
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South Africa
Lord Roberts
Europe
Congress
Hawaii
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Chandler
Supreme Court
Why Americans Win In A British 1899 Official Review
The 1899 British blue book notes American locomotives in Egypt and the Soudan, praising American speed and lower costs. It credits American enterprise and “hustle” for success, stating American engines and wagons are built on standard designs and delivered quickly. The consul general cites superior American methods as key to future commercial victories.
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United States
Egypt
Lord Cromer
America
Reduction of Representation Sparks Debate in Congress
A fragment notes calls for trimming representation as a remedy, signaling a political debate over proportionality and voting power within legislative structures. It hints at constitutional or reform questions but provides little concrete detail.
White attackers convicted in South Carolina lynching case
A group of white youths killed a colored girl in the woods, gashed and burned her. A jury found them guilty after a full trial and they face life in prison with possible mercy. The piece argues such trials prove progress in the South despite ongoing savagery.
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South Carolina
State Penitentiary
Stark County Republicans Defy Hanna in Secretary of State Nomination
In Stark county Ohio, Republicans rejected Hanna backed candidate L. C. Laylin at a Canton convention. Delegates denounced Dick's dictatorial appeal from the national committee and endorsed an alternative, choosing free expression over administration pressure.
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Ohio
Hanna
Stark
Canton
McKinley
Stark County
Charles Dick
National Republican Committee
L. C. Laylin
Laylin
Republican revolt signals shift from Hanna backed rule
The convention repudiates Hanna dictation rather than Laylin, denouncing brutal bossism. Republicans nationwide welcome a courageous stand and anticipate a broader break from the party leadership's control.
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Laylin
Hanna
England Debates Flogging as Deterrent For Crime
The House of Commons rejected extending corporal punishment to armed burglars and attackers of women and children. Judges already could sentence certain offenses to flogging under a 1861 act, but Home Secretary led opposition citing grave doubt that flogging deters crime.
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England
House of Commons
House
Home Secretary
Liberal Cuban revenues prompt debate on colonial rule
The war department’s use of Cuban revenues sparks concern over dignity payments to officers. General Brooke and General Ludlow received substantial extras, raising worries about a colonial system and potential abuses. Critics urge democratic simplicity and question British stance on Turkey amid imperial rivalries.
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War Department
Root
Brooke
Ludlow
Havana
Bliss
Complicated Maneuvering Signals Possible Paardeburg Redux
London reports a tense south eastern Orange Free State clash as General Rundle delays for reinforcements and Bra bant Hart French and Pole-Carew push along Basutoland frontier. Boer positions at Thaba N'Chu threaten Rundle's flank while Leeuw Kop evacuees regroup, raising the prospect of renewed guerilla pressure on Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein.
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London
Orange Free State
Rundle
DeWets Corp
Brabant and
Hart
Basutoland
French
Pole-Carew
Bloemfontein
Thaba N’chu
de Wets Corp
Wepener
Brabant
Leeuw Kop
Paardeburg
Lord Roberts
Boers Retire Under Fire At Leeuw Kop Farm
Dispatch from Leeuw Kop notes Boer forces retreating from a ridge position after British artillery targeted the area. Warwickshire and Welsh regiments pressed along the left flank while General Dickson and General Pole-Carew coordinated actions. De Wet reportedly defends water works as Boers trek eastward.
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Leeuw Kop
Warwickshire
Dickson
Pole-Carew
de Wet
French
Boers in Strong Force Push on British Redoubts
Warrenton reports shelling resumed this morning directed at British river redoubts as Boers press along the rivers. Yeomanry patrols are often sniped and observers foresee important developments not far off.
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Warrenton
Pastor Installed at Bethany Presbyterian Church
Rev. J. C. Breckenridge was formally installed as pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church Monday evening with ceremonies. Rev. M. L. Donahey of Huntington, the newly elected, attended the service.
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J. C. Breckenridge
Bethany Presbyterian Church
M. L. Donahey
Huntington
Installation Sermon and Charges Delivered at Presbytery
The presbytery preached the installation sermon and proposed the constitutional questions to the pastor and the people, constituting the relationship. Rev Donahey used John 15 9 Abide in My Love. Rev D W Moffat delivered the charge to the pastor and Rev G A Mackintosh of Kendallville delivered the charge to the people.
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Donahey
John
D. W. Moffat
G. A. Mackintosh
Kendallville
Laura Metker and Allen Martin Wed at St Marys
The wedding of Miss Laura Metker and Allen P. Martin was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 9 this morning with Very Rev Father Qechtering officiating. A wedding breakfast followed at the Metker home. The couple will reside at 90 Force Street.
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Laura Metker
Allen P. Martin
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Qechtering
Joseph Metker
Martin
Force Street
Lumber laden attic collapses at Pearl Street factory
Two Fort Wayne Soveca Furniture Co workers barely escaped a falling attic loaded with lumber at 152 Pearl Street on Tuesday. The timber crash damaged machinery and ruined in progress work, but no one was hurt and the proprietors expressed gratitude despite the loss.
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Fort Wayne
Sovecia Furniture Company
Pearl Street
Bartels
Ladies Knox sailors ready for your inspection
Wall paper to please you at L. O. Hull's 90 Calhoun Street with Patterson and the Knox sailors featured.
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Knox
Reuben
Patterson
Resolutions Mark Death of Wayne Street M E Church Brother
Official board notes the death of John H. Tibbles and adopts unanimous memorials praising him as a kind Christian, loyal husband and father. The resolutions express grief, faith in the heavenly reward, and ask publication in daily papers and a family copy for the Tibbles family.
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Wayne Street
M. E. Church
John H. Tibbles
Brother Tibbles
Jesus Christ
Sibbles
Church
Church Triumphant
Tibbles
Lord Jesus Christ
A. S. Coverdale
Harry Templar
G. W. Maxwell
H. Newton
OW. J. Vesey
Wayne Knit Hose Sale at Patterson's Front Counter
Patterson's advertises Wayne Knit half hose for a quarter. Wall paper and hats priced to please customers at L. O. Hull's 90 Calhoun Bt. Patterson's emphasizes top quality and value.
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Wayne
Patterson’s
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