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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
2
The piece from August 28 1909 discusses Croker and Aull with stronger Democratic leanings, notes Bourke Cothren's revived candidacy tones, and cites political maneuvering around McKinley era prosperity. It surveys Montana Chandler politics and mentions Bryan’s stance and New York city growth and poverty.
The text claims Marcus A. Hyme, longtime Republican generalissimo, is seriously ill and may resign soon as Republican National Committee chair. Hanna supposedly remains in place but ill will not resign. Mekhaley allegedly favors Hau to head the party, with Hanna directing campaigns. The piece suggests instability and possible power struggles within the party.
A lengthy, partly garbled discussion debates imperial policy and currency reform. The text references banks, corporations, and public sentiment, noting the money question and potential abolitionary measures, with mentions of political factions and provisional public funding concerns.
The article discusses experiments by the department of agriculture on new wheat varieties. It notes that yields rise from 90 to 200 percent in trials and mentions a winter wheat intended for the Nel River valley. The piece highlights the potential impact on exposure and pricing, with emphasis on the Red River spring wheat as top quality.
The article discusses efforts to find a winter wheat suited to the valley that rivals spring wheat in yield and can endure severe winters. It notes Hungarian wheat as premier for bread quality and market prices, and mentions attempts to introduce a macaroni wheat with high gluten, aiming to boost American wheat quality and competitiveness in global markets.
A fragmented report notes beliefs of a religious figure praising peace and fraternity as patriotic service. It cites rebukes of Confederate veterans and discusses rail speed claims, pensions through July, and political rhetoric. The text, though garbled, outlines tensions in education, transportation, and veteran benefits amid postwar discourse.
Chief engineer Mr Lincoln arrived by rail to Fort Wayne for meetings with local directors on the proposed Fort Wayne and Buller railway. The visit aims to review preliminary survey records and maps and to decide on the line’s feasibility, with local leaders awaiting his decision.
Notice is given that an election will be held at the Meow Zion Evangelical Church in Pleasant Township, county of Aor, Indiana on September 1, 1900 for selecting trustees of the church. Pastor D. T. Kain presiding.
Borkenstein, a local contractor, was the highest bidder for the Mount Carmel project. The city awarded the contract for erecting the new buildings, signaling a start to the Mount Carmel development.
The Superior Court term January hears a complaint for divorce and child support against the defendant WW Bankity. The plaintiff seeks relief for the misappropriation claim and asks the court to appoint a guardian ad litem, with the defendant ordered to answer or demur by October 10. Attest: TRAN F. VR Clerk.
The directors awarded the contract Monday evening with four bidders present. Borkenstein submitted the lowest bid slightly above 95,000 dollars. Henry Aagemon was next lowest, followed by Suelaer and Goodall. Aval itech Weatherhogg prepared the plans and supervised site arrangements. Operations hoped by January 1.
The Caledonian society met last night to finalize plans for a special Friday event. A piper will play bagpipes around the city near the Rames area. A social meal is set for 7 and the car tour starts at 7 30 with members expected to attend.
The Fort Wayne Electric corporation bankruptcy concludes in U S courts District of Treman. Indebtedness around 100000 with proved claims near 906000. Dividends total about 14.88 percent disbursed roughly 39000 including preferred claims. Case dragged eighteen months and closed recently after final dividend determinations.
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