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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1899
Page
8
The Berlin powers agreed on instructions for the Samoan commission. The three governments accept a temporary, non altering role, allowing the San Francisco to Samoa voyage on the Badger. The commission will investigate the April 1 breach, report to governments, and may propose changes only with unanimity.
Lexpos April 14 R W Thompson secretary of the London Missionary society cites a Lorlin Times correspondent and says Chief Justice Chambers, guest at Samaz for months, lived in a mission house while awaiting his wife and family. He rejects that Malietoa Tanus is the LM society candidate.
The Greater Chicago resolution failed in the Illinois house of deputies but organizers vow to push a campaign. A committee of 109 Chicago representatives will promote the idea of governmental consolidation for Chicago, Cook County, and the state, with a DeWitt speech planned soon to explain the proposal.
United States Senator H Carter of Montana at the Auditorium annex reports that President McKinley will begin a western tour in July. The plan includes a Chicago stop to settle details for the trip, with Mrs McKinley and several official associates accompanying him. They will depart Washington around July 18 and proceed quickly to Chicago then onward to western states.
The Chicago party will travel by stage to Yellowstone National Park where they will rough it for several days. After leaving the park the presidential party will visit principal western state points before a rapid return to Washington.
C. B. Fitch, a well known insurance man, was appointed state insurance inspector by State Auditor Hart. The new office, created by the last legislature, pays $1800 yearly plus expenses and requires reporting on all insurance companies in the state. Fitch’s selection surprised many. he is described as competent and active in Republican circles, with no interruption to his local business.
Fort Wayne readers will hear James Whitcomb Riley the Hoosier poet in a Fort Wayne Press club sponsored event on Tuesday evening May 16 at the Princess rink. The program blends readings with musical numbers in an effort to deliver a top class entertainment for Riley’s admirers.
Dr H G Nierman, writing from Copper Center Alaska March 25, reports good health and plans to cross the glacier around April 15. He expects to reach Fort Wayne by mid May and has sent a shipment of fine furs, promising many tales of his northern venture.
A Manila dispatch reports Major General Lawton’s expedition moving twelve miles north, seizing Longos and Paste with a squadron left at Santa Cruz. North Dakota troops faced cross fire and a steep hill trench defense while tin-clad gunboats shelled the insurgents. Our losses were five killed and two wounded, the heaviest yet for Lawton. captured launches valued at 60,000.
A long obituary notice details deaths in Perry township and nearby areas. Andrew Jackson Sterling dies at 71 near Wallen from heart trouble after influenza. H. Pailthorp, 77, succumbs to kidney illness in Fort Wayne. Anna Cordelia Jones, 48, dies at 77 West Butler Street, Westminster church member. Infant Herbert Sievers dies at 2 weeks. Paul Stabnatsy’s remains arrive from Milwaukee for burial. Earl E. Rhoades, 3 months old, dies of bowel inflammation. Mary Rondo Rondot, 49, dies of heart disease in 44 Summit. funeral at Cathedral and interment Arcola. Mrs Fred Fehling dies. family has had multiple recent losses. Dora I. Berlin, 18, dies after extended illness at 45 Boone Street with Emanuel’s Lutheran ties. Mrs Susan Smith, 40, dies of Bright’s disease with heart trouble in New Haven. funeral from New Haven residence. Mrs Mary Rulo, 87, dies of pneumonia near New Haven. six daughters survive. Mrs Susan Smith’s funeral held. Mary Rulo’s funeral at M E church. Mrs Frederick Brunning, 68, dies in Wayne Township. survived by husband and three children. emigrated from Germany in 1845.
Maxima April 14 11 30 a m reports the US transport Sherman formerly the Massachusetts arrived after a smooth voyage from New York February 19 carrying the Twelfth and a battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry. On April 11 Lieutenant Meyer vanished from the ship believed to have fallen overboard. Three privates and six children of privates died of pneumonia during the voyage amid intense heat.
A laborer on the new courthouse tower narrowly avoided a fatal fall when backing a wheelbarrow along a platform and slipping off the walk. A beam ten feet below caught him, leaving him suspended until coworkers freed him. He suffered only severe bruises. Additional items report wartime injuries cured by Bucklen's Armio Salve, a Washington dispatch on Secretary Alger's travel plans, and a life pills advertisement.
Washington April 15. Secretary Alger rejected rumors he would retire, stating he will stay as secretary of war through the administration. He dismissed the reports as unfounded and said he would ignore attacks, unless unforeseen events arise. Farm residence of ex-County Commissioner John A. Lingrey burned near Union Indiana, with loss of contents and a $3,500 fire claim. Poisoning and health remedies advertised follow, including testimonials. Mrs. Deighton visiting friends in Huntington.
A farm advice item explains building a closed well house or vine covered summer shelter over the water platform to keep wells cool and attractive. It praises Woodbine vines for shade and notes how such structures improve farm looks and comfort on hot days.
Thomas R. Marshal of Columbia City appeared in Fort Wayne court on Friday amid a case related to a loan and investment company named Edell Loan and Investment.
Mrs. Van Cleft of Jersey City Heights describes lifelong misery from a fibroid tumor diagnosed by a New York physician as inoperable. After trying various treatments with no relief, she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports the tumor disappeared and her spirits returned. She urges other women to try the remedy.
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