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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
1
Washington December 8 opening of the Fifty-sixth Congress drew large crowds to the Capitol as representatives and senators gathered for the new session. The day featured ceremonial arrivals, a steady flow of officials, and the president’s written communications expected after the swearing in of new members.
In Washington the Senate convened for the second session of the fifty sixth Congress. President pro tempore Byrne appointed a committee to deliver communications to the president. William B. Dillingham of Vermont was sworn in to fill the vacancy caused by Senator More’s death. Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa attended, credentials held until Gent’s successor announced. The body recessed briefly for 30 minutes.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a resolution praising Kruger for seeking peaceful settlement between Britain and the Boer republics. The measure commends the heroic struggle of the Boer republics and calls for sympathy and aid from civilized nations for a proper settlement.
A proposed session bill by Representative Ceumpacker of Indiana seeks to apportion congressional representatives under the eleventh census. The measure adds 357 to 593 seats, listing gains for Arkansas Colorado California Connecticut Florida Tulane Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Washington West Virginia and losses for none listed. states affected include Kansas Lewisman Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina South Carolina Virginia with varied subtractions.
Secretary Root's bill for reorganizing the army was introduced in Washington on Monday by Chairman Hon of the House Military Committee and referred to the appropriate panel. The measure aims to overhaul command structure and standardize units across branches.
The committee advances a military service bill now near completion with plans to report tomorrow and seek House passage by week’s end. It adopts an anti canteen amendment prohibiting liquor sales on military property and creates an artillery inspector after a shift from a chief of artillery, as authorities propose rapid action to meet service requirements.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that Kentucky’s law requiring railroads to provide separate coaches for colored passengers was valid. The decision affirmed state authority over railway segregation, citing the 14th Amendment and public accommodation principles. The ruling underscores that states may enforce segregation in railroad travel where supported by law and custom at the time.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds the state’s win in a railroad case. Justice Brown notes the act does not violate the Interstate Commerce Act if a separate coach for local passengers is attached to a train passing through the state. Justice Havin dissents, arguing the law interferes with interstate commerce and that the legislature cannot classify citizens by color in any coaches.
Quaenatown December 1 The Coward due steamer Umbria from New York November 24 to Liverpool reports passing November 29 at latitude BL north longitude 26 west. The Belgia of the Fawnurg-American line left Hamburg November 21 24 bound for Baltimore had stopped to repair her mudder which had become disabled but was expected to proceed the following day.
In November 12, 905,000 coins were executed with a total value of 2,284,458.14 dollars. Of this, 110,398.14 dollars were gold for the government of Costa Rica. The remainder consisted of American silver, nickel and copper weighing into a value of 1,008,000 dollars, with three metal coins valued at 290,420 dollars. The passage notes the Philadelphia based DeMint firm overseeing the minting.
In Manila on December 3 2200 natives of the region largely rebels gathered at a church in Vigan and took the oath of allegiance to the United States. The oath was administered by a priest with about 800 Bolomen and 1200 Golomen among those sworn. General Youngs spoke and a priest exhorted the crowd.
Washington explains the voluntary surrender of 1 280 insurgents under General Samuel B L Young at Santa Maria Mindanao. The oath of allegiance to the United States was administered by a priest. the move reflects shifting local sentiment as operations move forward under MacArthur's command toward Vigan in Ilocos Sur.
Benry E Wredemeyer and Charles Sheets were arrested after federal grand jury indictments in Indianapolis. Jaylus served by Deputy United States Marshal at Angola following discovery of a counterfeit ten dollar note allegedly printed by W J Hills. Hearings before Commissioner Logn failed to hold them, but the matter was revived by a later grand jury and the indictment stands.
A U S court summons in this city orders appearance next week with bond set at 300 dollars. Jorke to fight Burt. A Chicago dispatch reports Robby Dobbs has an offer of 1000 pounds from the National Sporting Club in London to meet Dick Durge, which he will likely accept.
Peters and his head stockmen, David Fytto, attend a Chicago exhibition to showcase cattle from Peters farm near Thievity. David McKay, city dairy inspector, travels as a judge of sheep at the event set in Chicnteohia week.
County Health Officer Bays diverse to Wells cites vaccination law enforcement amid smallpox scare. Ginter, a patient, dies. officials impose strict quarantine from Maples to Dixon as health board reports universal vaccine efforts in schools, urging all unvaccinated children to be vaccinated within four years or face removal from school. The march toward compliance continues with monitoring and public notices.
A Lutheran Church committee in this city raised net170 from a renewal to benefit Hope Hospital. Two rooms will be funded with portraits of Rev. Saner and Rev. Bistzler to adorn the hospital, money left will go to the hospital elevator fund, and a committee led by LF Gurder and S. Scheimann will manage the project.
A China Jung Volk Zeitung dispatch describes a brutal massacre in Shan Si province. Catholic Bishop and coadjutors, four European priests, Italian and French, were killed after being lured by a governor. Panic and violence spread as missionaries and local women and children were murdered. reports cite mass killings, executions, and atrocities amid foreign troop withdrawals and shifting policy.
Reports from London and Pekin describe stalled progress on a modified agreement with the Chinese authorities. US officials warn further punitive expeditions could delay settlement, while foreign ministers press for a line aligned with State Department policy amid ongoing tensions.
A Russian report from Tientsin claims twenty Germans were killed and many wounded west of Pao three fu after an attack by 2,500 Woxera. A large amount of gunpowder exploded in a Russian arsenals hospital, likely caused by two men tampering. Both Chinese and Russians suffered deaths. The blast was felt in Taian, several miles away.
Lang Wong Huan, author of the outrages tied to the Bic Tig Pu mission, arrived today and won praise along Victoria road under a German guard before being handed over to the Trippravatan government for decapitation.
Indianapolis dispatch reports councilman Higgins received an indeterminate prison term after conviction for accepting a bribe and influencing a county matter. The conviction ties him to misconduct within city governance, and sentencing follows a December court appearance.
A rumor prompted an acting coroner to order a post mortem this morning. The examination, conducted at the Peltier undertaking rooms, involved Dr. VanBuskirk Dr. McEvoy and Dr. Chlvin. Findings upheld the earlier dating of cause as a disease.
No new developments in smallpox cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. Doctors in Montse wile and Maples indicate patient conditions improving. city health officers note four cases, with two new in Monroeville and an uncertain case in Doon as cooler weather remains.
Marriage notices list Henry Murphy and Mary, with details garbled. The text shows names and county filings but is fragmented. likely entries from a local clerks office column, indicating intended nuptials and applicants.
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