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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1899
Page
1
Cablegram from Santiago de Cuba says the revolution in the Dominican capital led to the government surrender. Rebels gain control as fighting spreads to more towns. transmission from La Marche confirms leadership for Jiminez revolutionists.
Report from Puert Plata via Martin guez dated Aug 28 says Santiago de los Caballeros remains unrelinquished to revolutionists as General Juan Garrido occupies two hills eight kilometers from the city. Local sympathizers join insurgents, over 160 men desert to the enemy, and fighting in Monte Christo remains limited as revolutionaries seek a bloodless end and normal agriculture resumes.
News from Santo Domingo reports General Pepin defeated after returning from Santiago and retreating toward Monte Christi. Major towns Gaycas and Mai declare for the revolution as revolutionists mass in the region and cut communications with Monte Christi. General Patino, Dominican minister to Cibao, is said to have stoned Jiminez supporters as his mission fails.
In Santo Domingo Aug 28 revolutionists led by Ramon Cahers and Horacio Vasquez capture San Francisco de Macoris La Vegas Real and Cotuy as they march toward the capital. A government commission including C N Moya Leonte Vasquez Espaillat Pena and Reynoso travels to negotiate while no shots have occurred. US cruiser New Orleans and French cruiser Cecille are in port. Telegraphs are mostly down.
Judges statesmen and lawyers of national prominence gather in Buffalo for the American Bar Association meeting. Sherman Rogers and Walter Logan welcome the delegation and Logan concludes with a warm welcome to the city.
In President Choate's absence, acting president Senator Charles F. Manderson of Nebraska delivered an address to citizens from Hamilton and Jay, Kent and Van Buren, Tilden and Cleveland, praising the state's honoring of its foremost figures.
In the superior court this morning Judge Dawson granted Rachel Bowser a divorce from John Bowser. The evidence showed the couple could not live happily together.
A convent and orphanage near Sparkill Rockland county suffered a major fire that killed five, including a monitor and a nurse, with 326 children evacuated. Sisters and local residents aided rescues as flames spread through the arched hallway. Most children survived and were moved to Blauvelt convent for care.
London reports an Associated Press source says Russia aims to block Anglo American co operation over Alaska. The dispatch notes Russia distorts facts to thwart Anglo Canadian US alignment while Canada UK tensions influence the Alaska boundary talks and the push for an European umpire.
At Beaufort castle Scotland Mr James R Carter takes charge of the United States embassy while secretary Mr Henry White remains away.
In Tyngsboro Massachusetts a July lightning fire was blamed on the carelessness of the Lord by a selectman and published in state reports. Local citizens now plan a town meeting to decide if the selectmen should withdraw that official cause.
Carl Summers fourteen year old resident of 41 Putnam street was struck by a street car at Wells and Sixth streets while riding to lunch from the Centlivre brewery. He was thrown from his bicycle, badly bruised in both legs and injured in the left arm, and later recovered at home after initial treatment.
Last Friday Farmers day drew an estimated crowd of over 5,000 at Robison park. City residents joined farmers from a 25 mile radius to enjoy varied attractions and a balloon ascent at 4 pm visible from the city. Outbound park cars filled until late afternoon as visitors departed.
Victoria B C reports steamer Tacoma carries news of Wang Eui Soo a claimed royal who returned to Seoul on May 2 declared himself king and was briefly released as insane then rearrested by Lady Mo’s order and decapitated after a death sentence was imposed.
Judge Dawson heard Loretta B. Foster against William B. Foster last Monday and granted the plaintiff a decree. The complaint claimed desertion as the husband left nearly nine years ago.
Sixteen men died today at Matte Croix when a descent into the Goushérd mind was halted by a cable break. Officials report a tragic accident as rescuers search the scene and authorities investigate the failure.
A war department dispatch from General Otis dated August 26 reports Dato Mundi of Zamboanga attacking and defeating insurgents, killing thirty. The message notes his loyalty to American interests, his visit to General Bates at Jolo, and plans to deploy troops in Zamboanga and the Sulu Islands.
General Otis reports four soldiers ambushed and killed south of Cebu city. Robber bands on Negros scattered as Tagalos are punished. civil government under military supervision expected. Drawdown of volunteers and regulars limits campaigns on Panaya and Cebu islands.
In Towanda Florida on August 28 Emmett Blanchard, 38, killed an elderly man named Mingle and his wife during a dispute over a water pail, then shot himself in the head. Mrs Blanchard spoke in protest before collapsing in the wash tub, Blanchard’s first shot only a scalp wound.
Darien Georgia August 28 There are no new developments in the Negro riot since the arrest of John Delegat Saturday afternoon First regiment of Georgia volunteers remains quartered in town leading Negroes circulate a call for calm urging all county residents to lay down arms end abusive language and preserve peace Troops stay for the special court term opening Wednesday to try Delegat and rioters
In the superior court last month Judge Dawson sustained the defendant’s demurrer to the complaint in the Allen County orphans home case. The action involves township trustees and related parties and turns on pleas and proceedings from the original filing.
Judge ruled on the demurrer while Hon. T. E. Ellison represented the directors of the orphans home who appealed to the supreme court. The case involved a mandate to compel the trustee to construct a schoolhouse for county orphans. G. F. Felts acted as attorney for Mr. Schmetzer.
Ed Ross former Randall hotel steward and Montpelier restaurateur died suddenly at the St. George hotel in Evansville where he had been employed for five months. He was a Fort Wayne Elks member and a Scottish Rite Mason. Masons will conduct the funeral arrangements.
In Zanesville Ohio on August 28 delegates gather for a backers’ conference ahead of the Democratic convention. The governor nomination fight centers on John R McLean and Kilbourne with Lentz Sherwood Rice Haskell Seward and Chapman as second choices. McLean’s county wins last Saturday tilt left him master of the field with no platform disputes.
Lightning struck Dan ford Parker’s barn at Huntertown early Saturday, destroying the structure and its contents. Parker helped found and long led the Allen County Mutual Insurance Co, with part of the barn loss covered by policy No. 1. A Marion township residence owned by Joseph Fails was also struck, causing only minor damage.
George G. Eldred of Chicago files suit in the U S circuit court through Deputy Clerk Logan against Star Electric Company of Waterloo alleging infringement of a patent on an improvement in electric lamp lighters and seeks a perpetual injunction restraining manufacture and sale.
Secretary Hess of the civil service board will conduct the annual postal service examination at the government building on Wednesday November 22. Application blanks may be secured from Mr Hess.
Lizsie Kruse, once declared of unsound mind, became violent Saturday. Deputies Stout and Young had to take her to the jail and she will be moved to the county asylum.
Harvey S. Banks, twenty two, well known in the city, was found dead in his grandfather’s home. A post mortem noted disease but not a sudden death. chemical analysis of stomach contents pending to determine cause. Banks served in the Spanish-American War and was a Sentinel correspondent.
William T. Clay of this city reenlists in the regular army and is assigned to battery H of the Eighth Heavy Artillery with special authority. He will report to the Presidio in San Francisco. Other recruits include Sterling McGowan Glenn Gardner William J Lotz Harry W Fisher and Burlen E Warner. Lieutenant Rowell arrives Thursday evening and the new soldiers will be sworn in that evening at o'clock.
Indianapolis health official Dr J N Hurty visited Rome City and spoke on making Home City the Healthiest Resort in the United States. He inspected local cottages and hotels and suggested immediate changes to improve sanitation.
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