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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
11
Beer Head Ladysmith December eight reports British forces stormed and captured Lombardskop hill disabling a large Creusot gun and a Howitzer and seizing a small Maxim. Buller and Methuen provide artillery support as British gunners ready to advance.
Pretoria dispatch dated Friday reports 3,000 British troops moving on Colesburg from Naauwpoort, preceded by an armored train. The advance signals a major allied push in the region.
London reports little change in the front yet anticipation mounts as Howitzers and cavalry reportedly reach General Methuen and General Buller secures heavy guns. Buller orders 200 stretcher bearers, while engineers repair a trestle and armored train operates near Chieveley amid mixed Cape Colony news and Boer activity.
The report notes that K Frazer, chairman of the volksraad, has been compelled to do military duty, reflecting broader conscription measures affecting political figures and public officials.
From Ladysmith dispatch: Boers mounting numerous guns in commanding positions as they plan a major effort to reduce Ladysmith after General Joubert’s return from Colenso. bombardment now casual. town hard to carry by assault. new guns will make defense uncomfortable. All is well so far.
The Pietermaritzburg Herald reports Boers stripping wagons and oxen from natives for retreat needs while preparing for flight. Relief forces approach Colenso as earthworks rise on the height and the Colenso road bridge remains intact though possibly mined. Frere bridge reconstruction is finished.
New York dispatch reports Commander Charles D. Howell chief engineer of the Maine when it exploded at Havana harbor is dead at his home in New York City. He died of an apoplectic stroke at fifty, born in Goshen New York, a June 1868 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, and had a long naval career including service on the Maine from 1895 to its loss.
A Woodburn woman lost a bundle of valuable papers on Calhoun street. After a half hour search Officer Dickson recovered the items at Calhoun and Berry streets, muddy but intact and safe.
From New Haven Henry C Moriarty a popular clerk of Reuben S Patterson attended the dance here Wednesday evening. Next Wednesday the M E church Ladies Aid will serve oysters and lunch at the Hotel Butler. A dance in Stock s hall Wednesday night by Chas Schnit ker John Timme and John Feder spiel attracted many Fort Wayne couples. Charley Gross of the Indiana Furniture company was in town. Local Bell Telephone plans to install an exchange serving New Haven and Fort Wayne gratis to challenge the local operator with completion aimed for January. Miss Emma Helmick east of town has joined Wolf and Dessauer staff.
Fragmentary note describes a large ray or wolf central to a December report in South End, Indiana. Mentions names unclear, including Geares Cram and Louis Smulth. Details are garbled and no definitive event or location beyond a general wildlife sighting.
General Otis dispatches from Manila dated December 9 stating a four hour engagement near Cervantes with Aguinaldo's guard produced heavy enemy losses while American casualties were one killed and six wounded. He notes natives aiding subsistence and trail repair as forces push toward San Jose. He also reports Navy movement to Aparri and various columns active in Luzon with no decisive opposition. The Negros revolt is described as of minor importance with Byrnes pursuing disaffected elements and Hughes moving toward Capiz.
Ponce Porto Rico December 9 The first hurricane failure is Felici Costa and Co declared bankrupt in the United States provisional court Liabilities 400 000 assets 500 000 assets largely non negotiable paper of planters and others Henry Fritze appointed commissioner and Herminio Armstrong receiver The firm has existed thirty five years and handled coffee and general commission business.
The Fort Wayne Fishing club awarded John Sulzer the contract to construct its new Dal- clubhouse. The decision names Sulzer as the builder for the club’s proposed facility.
About 500 dollars will be spent on the quarters at Las Lake near Wolcottville. The work will be done at once and the structures will be comfortable and convenient though not elaborate.
In Huntington circuit court Judge Paulus overruled a new trial motion in the case of Thomas Bloom a farmer found guilty of manslaughter for killing James Bess who was caught stealing hay from Bloom's barn Bloom and a son hid in the barn and the father shot Bess as he started to leave The first trial yielded a nine to three vote for acquittal A second trial led to a guilty verdict Bloom was sentenced to prison pending appeal to the state supreme court
Oscar Ostrom of Chicago and A C Clarke of Boston report severe catarrh, now cured by Ely's Cream Balm. The product is non irritating and does not provoke sneezing. Available from druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Ely Brothers, New York.
The Arkansas Gazette declares for expansion in a front page editorial titled For Expansion. It cites Governor Dan W. Jones backing retention of the Philippines and notes southern businessmen and prominent statesmen urging expansion to boost cotton exports and Pacific influence. Senators Sullivan McLaurin Lindsay are named as expansionists.
The Pioneer argues many buyers judge only appearance and dealers misrepresent make and finish. It claims Fort Wayne sellers push inferior furniture while the paper pledges honesty, offering products that truly stand the test of time and wear.
The Indiana and Ohio Traction company pushes toward project completion with next week’s focus on securing right of way. Grant county commissioners back a franchise through the county, aiding expansion. Delegates J D Olds and William Kaough will confer with Huntington officials, aiming to have cars running within months amid local support.
Fort Wayne residents use the new parcel post between the United States and Germany to ship hundreds of Christmas gifts abroad. The system allows earlier limitations to be overcome, enabling overseas mailing of packages for friends across the sea.
Advertises Steketee's Neuralgia Drops as a universal remedy for neuralgia rheumatism heart and kidney diseases. Includes testimonials from multiple users across Michigan and Iowa praising relief after use. Claims cures for neuralgia in facial jaw and womb areas and promotes liniment for rheumatism and related pains.
Mrs. KF Van Voorst of Zeeland praises Steketee's Neuralgic Drops as a cure for pains. She states she suffered with pain and was cured after using two bottles. She recommends the product to everyone and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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