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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1899

Page

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Riots in Paris as Government Faces Strong Protests

Paris papers condemn the unrest as government rigidity and arrests spark clashes. Police guard churches after violence at St Joseph and St Ambroise, with Faure and Guerin among those detained. Guns, knives, and fires mark the riot scene.

The Figaro M. Guerin League M. Waldeck-Rousseau Paris Raphael Sebastian Faure Petit Bleu Church of St. Joseph Dewalls Anti-Semite League

Disturbances in Paris Amid Socialist Rally

Long after Sunday afternoon, Paris faced serious clashes linked to rallies urged by El Peuple and la Republique. Sebastien Fapre and other figures reportedly led gatherings in Place and Faherpt as republic groups clashed with police, recalling the commune era.

Paris el Peuple de la Republique Sebastien Fapre Patite Republique Revowoden

Still Want Recruits for Military Service

Sergeant Stewart orders new recruits for all arms of the general service. Regular infantry recruits for the Philippine service go to San Francisco. Volunteer infantry and cavalry go to Columbus barracks Ohio. Four Huntington youths join Monday: Nicholas N Petrie Joseph W Alles Thomas E Feigert and Philip Erlenbaugh. Alles belonged to the 160th Indiana regiment.

Stewart General Service San Francisco Columbus Barracks Ohio Huntington Nicholas N. Petrie Joseph W. Alles Thomas E. Feigert Philip Erlenbaugh Alles 160Th Indiana Regiment

Local Angler Brings Home Large Bass from Rome City

Mr. Ebratzsch returned from an angling trip to Rome City with a fine haul of bass, several weighing two to three pounds, regarded as one of the season's prettiest catches.

Ebratzsch Rome City

Attorney George Cummerow Visits Parents in Chicago

Attorney George Cummerow has traveled from Chicago to visit his parents for several days, according to local notes.

George Cummerow Chicago

Admiral Dewey backs self rule for Filipinos autonomy first

London reports Admiral Dewey favors Philippine self government and an early end to violence. He says Filipinos are capable of governing themselves, autonomy then possible annexation, and notes the insurgents must submit to the law after years without it. He condemns violence and hopes for swift pacification.

New York London London Daily News Dewey Cavite Philippines

Admiral Dewey to sail Olympian to Nice for Riviera visit

A World dispatch from Leghorn says the flagship Olympian will depart tomorrow night with Admiral Dewey bound for Nice France. He will stay a week as per his promise to show officers the Riviera. Dewey has recovered from a recent indisposition and has met many visitors ashore.

New York Leghorn Olympian Admiral Dewey Nice France Riviera Naples Florence Pisa

Five Arrested in Olympia Assault at Legnorn Italy

A Leg horn dispatch reports five men arrested in Legnaro Italy on charges of attacking and wounding sailors from the United States cruiser Olympia after they came ashore.

London Leghorn Italy United States Olympia

Missing Henry Boeschinger and alleged forgery case

Henry L Boeschinger has been missing for over two weeks. Police doubt suicide and suspect a forgery involving a note signed in his name with his father's signature. The note, presented to grocer F H Fehling, was refused by Henry J Boeschinger the father after Boeschinger disappeared.

Henry L. Boeschinger The Sentinel Young Boescinger F. H. Fehling South Broadway Mr. Fe

Threats and arrest hold over Boerschinger case

A man paid $350 days ago and now uses it as a menace against young Boerschinger, threatening to prosecute if he returns. Officers know these facts, explaining their inactivity in pursuing the alleged death by own action.

Boerschinger

Carter Case In Court Martial May Issue Ruling Soon

Washington report says a Carter court martial decision may be issued soon after Mr Griggs returns to the city. It notes Captain Carter's counsel Wayne Mac Veagh has asked for a new trial and that the attorney general is absent, so cannot confirm the report.

Washington Carter Griggs Wayne MacVeagh

Rebels Hold Angeles in Fierce Cavite Fight Amid Rail Disruptions

Manila dispatch reports Filipino forces entrenched at Angeles after San Fernando losses and delayed American advance. In Cavite a several thousand strong rebel army operates from lake to bay, threatens rail lines, and clashes with Lt Colonel Smith's regiment for hours, with rebels suffering heavier losses. General Otis dictating dispatch and food shortages fuel tensions as MacArthur sets up village governments north of Manila.

Manila Hong Kong San Fernando Lawton Angeles Smith Cavite Pio del Pilar Rio Grande Baliuag Quingua Bigaa Malolos Otis Sufferanc Aparri Aguinaldo General MacArthur

Fort Wayne Man Choosen as Indianapolis Mayor Candidate

Charles A. Bookwalter, a Fort Wayne native, was nominated Saturday by the Indianapolis Republicans for mayor. Delegates elected Friday and sent enough votes to nominate on the first ballot despite machine opposition. Bookwalter, once a fireman on the Wabash Railway and former foreman of the Gazette, had earlier run for joint senator and later served as state printer. He remains a longtime Republican activist with strong Fort Wayne ties.

Charles A. Bookwalter Indianapolis Fort Wayne

Rebels Return to San Mateo After Third Capture

The rebels retreat to San Mateo after abandoning the town for the third time following its capture. Allegations claim over half the Howitzer ammunition used at Angeles failed to explode due to defects.

San Mateo Angeles

New Superintendent Takes Charge of Court House Work

W. T. Crasgrain of Chicago has succeeded Frank Richardson as personal representative of James Stewart & Co. for the new court house. Richardson has left for New Orleans to supervise a sugar refinery project and likely will not return. Construction proceeds satisfactorily.

W. T. Crasgrain Chicago Frank Richardson James Stewart & Co Court House Richardson New Orleans

Reed Resigns from First Maine District Seat

Augusta Me August 22 Thomas B Reed has submitted his resignation as congressman in the First Maine district to Governor Powers and the resignation is accepted It will take effect September 4 The news notes Powers accepted the resignation and set the effective date.

Augusta Thomas B. Reed Maine Powers

Venetian Night in Rome Promises Grand Boat Parade

A large crowd from this city attended the Venetian night at the Rome resort on Saturday evening. About 125 boats decorated with lanterns and bunting formed a procession, illuminated by shore and boat fireworks. John Mohr, organizer, received warm congratulations at a banquet hosted by the Mohr cottage after the parade.

Rome Mohr John Mohr

Carriage Dealer Kronmiller Charged With Forgery

Charlies Kronmiller of Churubusco, once a carriage and implement dealer, is jailed in Whitley County on forgery charges. He vanished from town after incurring numerous debts. Investigators found he forged about 1900 dollars using his father's name.

Charlies Kronmiller Churubusco Whitley County

Nurse Hannah Niehoff to be sent to the Philippines

Miss Hannah Niehoff of 95 Edgewater Avenue will leave early next week for San Francisco to embark for Manila. She is a trained nurse who served the government last summer and in the fall at Montauk Point Savannah Jacksonville and Cuba. She received a letter from Surgeon General Sternberg asking her to re-enter the service and will have transportation arranged soon as possible. The move follows a demand for trained nurses due to many new recruits sailing to the Philippines.

Hannah Niehoff Edgewater Avenue Washington Manila San Francisco Islands Miss Niehoff Montauk Point L. I Savannah Jacksonville Fla Cuba Sternberg

Working the Farmers: a staged wedding proves a scam

A pair of slick men and a woman pose as a minister and couple seeking marriage to fleece a farmer. The farmer hosts a supposed ceremony, signs as a witness, and discovers the marriage certificate later becomes a promissory note for a sizable sum.

Delegates Elected for National Encampment

A large En campment No. 51 U V L meeting elected Dr. E P Banning Capt John F Maguire Capt H W Dickman William J Bright as delegates with alternates Capt John H Rohan James Sheridan George Stites and George A Gale They will present Col H C Zollinger as junior vice commander of the national body.

E. P. Banning John &. Maguire H. W. Dickman William J. Bright John H. Rohan James Sheridan George Stites George A. Gale Col H. C. Zollinger

Oil Wagon Fire Sparks Near Penn and Dubois

Thursday noon a wagon carrying oil for S. W. Hasty was set ablaze by mischievous boys at Penn and Dubois. The flames enveloped the wagon. Hasty, aboard at the moment, escaped injury by luck and local help prevented a possible explosion.

Penn and Dubois Streta S. W. Hasty

Governor Mount to Recommend Fort Wayne Officer for Philippines

Governor Mount announced a plan to appoint a commissioned officer from the Fort Wayne battery for service in the Philippines. The state will supply twelve officers for the new regiment with two chosen from each of the five Indiana regiments and one from each of the batteries.

Fresh Proposals Said to be Advanced in Outlander Franchise Debate

Cape Town August 21 report confirms the Transvaal government handed its reply to the British agent at Pretoria for Sir Alfred Milner. It is believed Britain’s plan for a joint commission to study franchise reform effects on the Outlanders was not accepted, but fresh proposals have been advanced.

Cape Town Transvaal Pretoria Alfred Milner South Africa Cape Colony Great Britain

Milner reports Transvaal reply not full acceptance

London reports the colonial office confirms a dispatch from Cape Town that the Transvaal government handed its reply to the British agent at Pretoria. Sir Alfred Milner telegraphed confirmation that the reply is not a complete acceptance of Mr Chamberlain's proposal.

London Colonial Office Cape Town Transvaal Pretoria Alfred Milner Chamberlain

Family in Destitution at Jefferson Township Seeks Help

The Small family with Isaac Small at risk is investigated by the humane society. After trusts aided their return from Kentucky, the father and four children including a married daughter and infant faced hardship. A fraudulent herb doctor prompted sales of land and abandonment, leaving the family penniless in Monroeville. The Allen County Orphans' Home may receive some children.

the Humane Society Isaac Small Jefferson Township Fry Fort Wayne Allen County Small Kentucky Smalls Indiana Monroeville The Humane Society

Fires Ravage Two Barns on High Street

Around 1 am Sunday the fire department responded to 178 High Street where a barn behind Schneider's Grocery burned. Nearby another fire destroyed a barn owned by Mrs. Catherine Romy, with Schneider's barn damaged by about 75 dollars. Several sheds were damaged. authorities suspect incendiary origin after recent nighttime calls in the same area.

High Street Schneider’s Catherine Romy Schneider

Fireman William Rogers Seeks Surgery After Fall Injury

William Rogers Nickel Plate fireman remains gravely ill after an earlier fall from an engine tank. Doctors fear surgery may be required to improve his condition as his leg sprain and overall health worsen.

William Rogers

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