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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
12
In Rockport Indiana a mob attacked the jail, freed prisoners, and killed two Black men Roland and Henderson, later fatally harming another and torching evidence. Vigilantes formed at dawn hunting suspects as authorities restored order amid gunfire and chaos.
Washington notes from Lima indicate a Peruvian coast steamship venture seeking state approval. If approved the line may extend service to 48 Central American ports and to San Francisco, while Linn chamber of commerce discusses measures to boost national industry. The article highlights steamship progress and estimates 534,200 fouv steamers to operate between areas and Guayaquil.
The town of Dverelt shows rapid growth after Jafin D and Rockefeller ownership of mines and rail facilities. The Great Northern expands division HQ while Everett Industries grows locally. Six hundred homes this year with 800 more planned. Mr Gates of New York approves a $100000 expansion of Everall Street railway and lighting plant.
A stormy passage near Taroma Washington caused a vessel to struggle through rough seas and heavy winds. The crew reported a hazardous journey with extensive list and possible damage to the craft as it neared the harbor.
A Gulf of Alaska bound vessel, the steamer Alpha, wrecked on a reef near Union Bay off Vancouver Island during a gale. Of about 34 aboard, several drowned including the purser and a seaman. survivors were rescued by a passing ship. The Alpha carried 700 tons of malted barley and 50 tons of coal, valued overall at about 85,000.
In a French parliamentary session the Dreyfus affair dominated. DEFEAT DREVEUE REVIVAL, Dee, WH-The chmander of Unoaties yesterday, after a0 ulag on speech by the pecular, DM. Waldeck Rowson, such a debate that recalled on most exaiting days of the Croz tus controversy, defeated a stil tal move to price In the amnesty bill & wide for the possible revival of] 'nt dispute, and vale]-342 to phan expression of contitensi in the ministry. The mnatter came up in far Torus of AN amendment offered by MH Varelle, mdival sdeialist, excluding lawyers and false witneases from the provisions of the 'IU, NM. Varelle said He did not desire to waive the Dreyfus agitation, but he did not! Wiel the government to Gnd its hands fled should a fresh fact come tn light. To his wgly Mr. Whitlesk Rousssiu said the unfanntish party Wie opposed to amnesty, yet i order to permit Breytuns to establish his innocence, Wa)to take advantage of misuderstandings the agitation went oiousy. 'The Dreyfus affair, he nuit, was the Wrath upon which Retionalism Rowrivhed. 'They de 'rad to delay Lie: realization of re bubiient reforms, 'the effect of Me nendiment, setd the premier, would he to ally up the controversy: RENIN, and the republican party would find itself confronted with perils it has gready overcome dud which it would go unpardonable to resuscitate. At the request of the pram for the amend ment was refeated.
Thor Tribune reports a new $10,000,000 rubber firm formed to corner the market on criché rubber and pursue interest in the United States Rubber Company. Standard Oil has subscribed $69,000 to the capital.
Negotiations with outside manufacturers for disorganization of white rubber into a new company proceed amid efforts by the United States Rubber Company and allies to cut prices by around 25 percent. A prospective 26 percent unit corner in crude rubber is seen as influential, while insiders anticipate wage concessions to boost wholesale demand.
The House adjourned with routine business and then Mr Tilman submitted a resolution asking the president to furnish full information and copies of correspondence between the U S and Colombia. It seeks details on steps to secure a treaty and the right to construct a canal through a proposed route between the Atlantic and Pacific. The Senate session at 12:20 p m forwarded the Hay-Baurnentau treaty to executive consideration.
In the southern district of the western federal division a bill passed authorizing Hue to construct a bridge near Tahquam Town spanning the Mississippi. The move followed a time change proposal presented before the regular assembly in the 18th district of Calnrtbin Wey. The senate body backed the measure, setting in motion the construction of the new crossing.
A military court of inquiry appointed by the secretary will arrive at West Point to continue an investigation into hazing at the academy two years ago. The board includes Gen. John Brooke, Gen. Alonzo Bates, and Col. J. W. Grouse. Capt. Thomas Adams acts as recorder, replacing Capt. Tomes Dean. The scope and duration are undecided. the court will convene in the academic building near the main avenue leading to the camp.
Government ownership of a Pacific cable entry was debated by Philadelphia Manufacturers' clubs last night with Enguiller General Greetey United Elfitus chief signal officer and Dr A E Kennally among participants. B Hughes stressed military value and estimated 7 760 nautical miles and 10 000 000 cost, needing 825 000 yearly earnings. tolls alone averaged over 25 000 yearly. A separate note reports a woman informing police her husband refused to work and support her, threatening penitentiary if she pursued action.
Washington March 18 The United States and Britain held a brief conference on the Chinese situation to clarify the possible terms of a Pacific settlement. Officials say progress remains cautious and the Berlin embassy sees no need to press for harsher measures. Secretaries May and Lansing signal a closely coordinated approach with Britain to keep the agreement within approved diplomatic bounds.
A garbled report notes ministers discussing Chinese tension, with references to stalled negotiations, renewed agreements, and military supply concerns. It mentions Haakew and Bhonghal officials, and Vervorkaes as dictator, suggesting ongoing efforts to rally and equip forces amid stalled talks and military planning.
WEWS reports a busy court day with multiple cases active in court. Mary G Hockley and William Hockley face civil matters while Regina Music Box Company sues Thomas Cavey for damages. Catherine Wending is declared of sound mind by a commission of Tunney. Henry Watson found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to one year in jail. A divorce case Agnes M Belva v Agnes Bell progresses amid minor motions and petty filings occur across several dockets. Mrs Wyborn was removed from her street scene after a medical incident.
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds in Washington township and nearby areas. Transactions include Mary J Hoy selling property to Amanda B Wilber for 500 dollars, McVigniss selling 30 acres to Hoy, and Ellen Wilbur selling land to Roles Re Moptey for 30,000 dollars. Other filings involve May Gerly, Leyb Runt, and Daniel Gerly with various parcels totaling small sums.
The estate of a Catholic church property including a school building and asylum was transferred to Bulop Alerding deeds by Bishop Richtee of Grant Raph and Bishop Torstynna of Cleveland. Trustees were appointed after the death of Bishop Radenaoher. The farm remains idle with no inventory provided.
Local notes report a Columbia City girl Alin Greene visiting a Kokomo resident Teana F. and a Huntington pair Henry Elphshire and George Bowsa towing a two horse team near the Weber Silver elevator. A horse injured in a street mishap is assisted by Oliver Stewart. Fort Wayne area events include a marriage in Grace Reform church between Miss Dorn Klinkle and a Fort Wayne man, plus traction company talks and city council franchising efforts.
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