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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
2
Caracas circles buzz over a possible call for President Castro to quit with Vice President Ramon Ayala taking over. Doctors and lawyers push for a party‑free cabinet and a temporary president via congress. Meantime German naval actions near Maracaibo and British patrols along the Orinoco intensify tensions as Porto Cabello shells spark local alarm.
In Guayaquil a large crowd gathered after a meeting and marched to the Venezuelan and other South American consulates shouting Long live Castro Long live Venezuela and Long live the South American countries The demonstrators adopted a resolution urging President Plaza to protest the allied powers official action.
British cruiser Charybdis and the Vineta arrived at Puerto Cabello after silencing the fortress. The English merchant steamer Topaze, seized by a mob, was guarded by Marines aboard the Charybdis. The crowd demanded immediate satisfaction for the Topaze incident and the British flag removal.
The fort reported damage to the town. The U S consul boarded two cruisers and was informed by their commanders that they had come to this port in search of Venezuelan warships.
In St Louis Judge Ryan overruled a new trial motion for Robert M Snyder the banker and promoter convicted of bribery and sentenced him to five years in prison Notice of appeal was filed Snyder remains free on bond
Rome dispatch reports the propaganda proposing Bishop James E. Quigley of Buffalo as archbishop of Chicago to succeed Archbishop Feehan. It also recommends Rev. J F Reigis Canevin of St Pauls Pittsburgh as coadjutor bishop of Pittsburgh. An unusual cardinal gathering at the college of propaganda attended by Cardinal Gotti.
In Chicago on December 15 the United States circuit court of appeals began arguments on temporary injunctions to stop fourteen railroads from cutting rates in violation of the Sherman and interstate commerce acts. The cases, heard en banc by Judge Grosscup and Judge Philips, previously saw orders restraining action without argument. the railroads reserve the right to reopen. The railroads named include Michigan Central, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Illinois Central, Chicago and North Western, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Santa Fe, Rock Island, Missouri Pacific and Wabash, among others. Government Special Attorney W A Day led the case for the ICC. defense included G M Dickinson and R Dunnlap with others. Hearing across all fourteen cases in Chicago proceeded by mutual agreement.
John Mitchell received a warm welcome in Spring Valley Illinois with a day marked as a general holiday and business suspended. About 3000 unionists and residents paraded led by a military band as delegations from nearby towns joined the event. Two sets of resolutions were presented, one from Spring Valley citizens and labor, the other from the Peru trades and labor council, honoring Mitchell for miners' gains in Pennsylvania. A later meeting will feature speeches by W R Russell Thomas J Kidd W B Wilson and James Beattie.
Scranton reports the strike commission will adjourn for Christmas and reconvene in Philadelphia on the first Monday in January. Chairman Gray outlined a formula for further information and urged expedited wage and hour data from operators. Former employees testified of post strike employment discrimination. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Continental colliery officials were tied to a proposed union opposing the United Mine Workers. The commission admitted the by laws of the new union over objections.
Andrew J. Fox of 618 Brackenridge Street, employed as a driver for Brames Bottling Works, fractured his right wrist while delivering goods on Pearl Street after slipping on ice. He had sprained his left arm weeks earlier and is expected to be out for weeks. Dr. J. E. Miller reduced the fracture this afternoon.
In Louis, Missouri, December 15, the bribery cases of former aldermen Charles J. Denny John A. Sheridan Edmund Bersch Emil Hartmann Charles A. Gutke J. J. Hanni van Charles Kelly and Julius Lehmann were called for trial in Judge Ryan's court. Attorneys filed for venue change and arguments began.
A small blaze in a ground floor room at the Hanna Street school sparked a minor panic among pupils. The fire, caused by an overheated furnace pipe, was quickly controlled by teachers and a bucket brigade, with students restrained until dismissal.
A gas facility suffered a major break with pressure falling to a very low ebb. One machine was started three hours after the break, while the second could not be repaired until today.
Alfred Durkee and his brother Charles Durkee’s children aged one four and six perished in a Peliston Emmett county house fire after the parents left them alone for about thirty minutes to go to a store.
The Hubler Union chapel, located northwest of the city, has been deeded to the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ after a local election gave them the most votes. Rev. Allen says regular services will continue and the union Sunday school will be maintained under the new stewardship.
Two leading American educators, Dr. Earl Barnes of Philadelphia and Prof. C. G. Frederick of Detroit, are secured as instructors for the Allen County Teachers Institute to be held in Fort Wayne January 5 to 9. County Superintendent Young praises the selection as highly fortunate and expects strong pedagogy and language geography themes.
The Anthony Wayne club selects Louis Fox as president and Robert Mil as president amid a 6.9 million bond proposition. Details outline leadership roles and fiscal plan for community improvements.
London reports that the United States has proposed submitting British and German claims to arbitration. Lord Lansdowne says the plan is under British consideration and credits US diplomacy with securing releases of nationals. Venezuela cites unpaid debts and offered no reparations for actions in Trinidad.
The text discusses a potential peaceful settlement proposed by President Castro via Mr. Bowen for allied powers to avoid war. It notes forwarding to London and Berlin and hopes Britain and Germany will accept. The key issue is Castro's reluctance to bind arbitration in advance and accept liability.
Redeemer English Lutheran church extended a call to Rev. Schumm of Bayonne New Jersey to become pastor after a congregational meeting. He was chosen from five candidates recommended by President Meyer of the Missouri synod and may accept. Rev. Stuckert of Cleveland Ohio will lead services until after the holidays.
Judge Baker orders a second postponement of the federal court term in Fort Wayne delaying the session from tomorrow morning until January 20. The move is seen to allow him to clear Indianapolis business before his successor Judge Anderson assumes the seat.
Frank Dildine of the Daily News received a telegram announcing the death of his sister Mrs. J. B. Frost in Tiffin Ohio after a several months illness. Mr and Mrs Dildine left today to attend the funeral.
Washington reports confirm allied fleet fired on fortifications at Puerto Cabello rather than the town, easing concerns of a breach of international law. Officials note the 24 hour notice requirement was not met but urge restraint. Hay signals U S ships should trade freely while blockading Crete precedent frames policy.
Mart L. Burhans of Elkhart was held up by two highwaymen near the city Tuesday evening. He escaped after one robber shot him in the calf. Burhans did not lose any money.
New York banks led by George Baker organize a $50 million liquidity pool to be lent in the money market if needed. Major pledges include J P Morgan & Co, National City Bank, Chase National Bank, National Bank of Commerce, Hanover National, Fourth National, Western National, each at five million dollars. Corn Exchange Bank adds 2.5 million and Chemical National and Bank of New York one million each. The measure is protective and not expected to be required.
William S. Knox engineer at crib No 3 died early today, lifting the death toll to three from yesterday afternoon’s tunnel explosion. James Osman of Williamsport Pa and Edward Emaelson of 21 Superior Street are in critical condition and may die. Mayor Johnson ordered a probe into the blast cause.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as restoring a clear head an active brain and a strong vigorous body making men fit for the battle of life with improved health and stamina.
An advertisement proclaims instant relief from ailments with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. It promises safety and universal availability at any drug store and asserts the product never fails. This succinct promo targets readers seeking quick, guaranteed cures.
Every family should have it a household medicine chest and the first bottle in it should be Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup. Nature’s remedy for coughs and colds. Itching piles? Never mind if physicians have failed to cure you. Try Dean’s Ointment. No failure there 50 cents at any drug store.
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