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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
9
Lincoln Neb December 1 1850 An editor announces plans to launch a weekly newspaper dedicated to thoughtful discussion of public questions. He intends to devote time to study and dialogue, with family time in mind, and hopes to publish from Lincoln and distribute to college towns and other areas.
Petitioners urge extending rain free delivery route No 2 to Gouplein after abolition of Gouplein post office causing inconvenience. Washington Post Office Department has forwarded their request. if granted it would shorten travel by about one half mile and restore reach within petitioners territory.
James Hayes of Bennszlvawin seeks possession against a tenant on Calhoun Street. Hayes, previously ill for a year, plans a change of business as he recovers his health. The matter centers on a disputed claim and the house’s south wallways. Hayes’s health has improved and he returns to a prior occupation.
Sopresaiia the Pourth wad inve rsity council. Mrs. Newcosmer, prea ant landlady at the Harmon, will se rive to hey residencs on Grifith street when Mr. Hayes assumes charge of the hotel. In Row McHicaco, Harry W. Palmer, formerly of this yarty and who Jing many friends in Fort Wayne, is now located at 5,244 Wearhorn street, Chicago, and wll be sad to hear from any of his friends. Mr. Palmer has just returned from Motif, where he served as a soldier of the Fourth United States infantry. 'Mr. FHrmer enlisted in IBS and want Unsnugh there years of aative surview with 'but one injury, a gunshot count in the tert leg.
A fragmentary notice describes a 7500 cash purchase for property at West Wayne and Griffith Street. The plan includes a 75 foot franchise on Wayne Street and new residence construction by a local developer. Two double frame houses now on site will be moved as work begins on the model residence in the city.
Washington Wee 17 It is learned at the juyinl Yection that coincident will be close of the nineteenth century every archbishop and bishop in the United States as well as elsewhere is expected by Pope Leo to publish publicly at a midnight service in his cathedral provided there are no impediments. A number of prelates may lead dual services in boning it consimelion with two bishops officiating concurrently at midnight mass in cities like Baltimore New York Philadelphia Boston New Orleans Chicago Indianapolis and more. Cardinal Gibbons is to conduct commemorative rites while Bishop Alfred Curtin presides in another city. In Washington Archbishop Martinelli the papal delegate was to officiate at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Following members of Lion & Bass post W B G were listed with officers including President Mary Morillt and Secretary Tein A Kintzy. Report notes T F Purcell at Columbia City placing three shares of stock to Brown & Purcell on a farm near town.
London dispatches report General Clements facing heavy losses as De Wet's Boer force of about 8,000 attacked northern postions. Eighteen officers and 55 enlisted men reported missing, with many wounded. Broadwoods brigade saw no action, while De Wet attempted multiple crossings near Timana and De Aarle, as Bowden and Bowen forces engaged in bitter fighting.
Lancon Dec 15 General Kitener reports six wounded and forty five officers in the Tugela disaster. Critics urge accountability for Buller after repeated delays, while public pressure rises amid fresh war setbacks and renewed dispatches. Soldiers are still en route to South Africa as Magaliesberg news prompts frontline volunteers to move forward.
A new timetable change will begin on the Findlay Fort Wayne and Wenterm road with adjustments for winter service. Details are unavailable. passengers are advised to expect revised schedules. The changes affect trip times and loop services, with 11 o clock am arrivals and 6 o clock pm departures noted, though specifics remain unclear.
In the House the revenue reduction bill faced amendments including an exemption for estates died before June 13 1698 and a proposed raising of personal property tax exemptions. Delegates Wilcox and Perea were sworn in, with Walton and Widerwood debating tax relief. The committee’s work on war revenue reductions continued despite votes against increasing exemptions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Senate actions and reactions surrounding a treaty debate. Mentions Wankington and other names, a death reference, and discussions about executive sessions and the Verite Hay Puuneetate treaty. Edits obscure specifics but signals a debate over a money matter and political maneuvering in a provincial or national senate setting.
A historical note discusses Pope Pius IX and the Quirinal Palace. It claims plans to end the papal residence, with references to political shifts between nations and potential annex scenarios. The piece mentions the Holy See and shifts in governance surrounding the Quirinal and Vatican.
Porter, long-time assistant to President McKinley, died after a period of illness. Born in New Haven, Yale graduate of 1878, he held positions under Walter Phelps and Orville Platt. He resigned as secretary to the president about a year ago and had been in poor health before his death in Port Chester.
A group including ar d dlavier Charles Dick and other officers of the regiment sues to recover 1560 dollars claimed as extra compensation for musicians. They allege officers guaranteed 50 a month and that only Mouirth’s allowance was paid, and demand unpaid difference for enlisting under privates pay.
The association of fourth class postmasters of Aller County will hold its next meeting in this city January 3, session to open at 10 a.m. Postmasters will exchange ideas and discuss methods to improve the efficiency of rural mail service.
Oswald Ottendorfer died Saturday after a surgical operation performed days earlier. The editor of the New York Staats-Zeitung, born in Zwittau, Bohemia, aged about seventy seven, he helped found the paper and supported charitable causes. He moved to New York in 1849 and served in public life, leaving a legacy of philanthropy and press leadership. His widow, Mrs Ottendorfer, died in 1844.
A boy named Hall was dragged to death by a horse about a mile north of Nashwle. Adults Ditman Copuns faced scrutiny as onlookers described the frightful scene and failed rescue effort amid a panic near the farm. The horse, deemed gentle, bolted with the boy beneath its hooves, ending a tragic incident shocked bystanders.
Lawson Post No 500 G A R elected Friday aveting officers led by post commander We Skelton. Vice commanders named include 1 B. Bmith and Chas Behn. Others: quartermaster Ta Powder, chaplain A W Baldwin, officer of day John Kennedy, guards D Deeehpel, emissary D L Beaber, alternates B D Smith and May Lafallette. Miss Bdlyh Avo returned from visit.
Bart Worth and Dee of Texas announce completion of a mining property purchase in Mexico for $800,000 from Hoasiio Mining Company. The Chicohua mines, with gas and silver producers, have been worked since 1835 and are located near Hiv City.
In Aken Ohio 17 Puait is led by a minister sailor and accompanied by the Eighth Ohio regiment to Cuba during the war against Cuba U. The man seeks payment or wages for his service and involvement.
Indianapolis reports Wernly criticizes former President Harvican over the ship subsidy issue. The exchange touches party unity as conservative members urge caution while Wernly claims Harvican avoided campaign participation.
A detailed plan for the Standard Fraternal association aims to consolidate members across cities. Notable attendees include Louis B. Stebex of St Louis Dr C A Burhans of Cincinnati Albert Rosengariner of Louisville and G Smith of Chicago. Officers listed include Supreme President W F Gibson of Indianapolis Supreme Secretary T B Titin of Indianapolis and Treasurer J A Steber of St Louis. Plans for reorganizing the order are heavily discussed and to be endorsed at the meeting in Sciadapolis.
Eldorado Kansas December report describes a meeting at Wim Witt’s home where about twenty people vowed to lynch Tessie Morrison, charged with murder. The crowd called for violent action after a not guilty verdict on Mey Morrison’s trial and threats against Morrison grow amid local tensions and newspaper editorials.
Washington December 17 Archbishop Trelond said no appointment of a coadjutor or auxiliary archbishop for the St Paul diocese has been made. During a Rome visit the Holy See was told of the need for an assistant prelate but no candidate was identified. Contention centers on whether Bishop O Gura n of South Dakota or another clergyman from St Paul will be chosen.
A family of six was fatally burned in a farmhouse blaze likely sparked by a gasoline explosion. The father, mother, and one child died. a surviving parent and another child were severely burned and expected to die. Betty A. Scamp, widow of Mrs Avison Smith, died Friday in Jefferson Township, Wayne County, aged ninety two.
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