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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes Admiral Schley should not seek the presidency and argues his reputation would be harmed by Croker’s push. It also discusses Roosevelt’s cabinet pick and the challenge of civil service reform for Henry C. Payne. The piece endorses Schley’s noble, unpoliticized image and until history vindicates him.
President names H C Marsh of Winchester to succeed Hon J D Leighty as Indiana pension agent in line with the Fairbanks Beveridge agreement. Beveridge recommended Marsh with Fairbanks endorsing. Marsh had offered to step aside for Judge Monks, but after Baker’s federal appointment he sought the pension post. The agent to take office early next year. Navy rank issue warned to be revived to honor Sampson Schley Clark.
The article lauds Captain Clark for his crucial part in driving Cervera's ships ashore, arguing his efforts were essential to the victory that ended Spanish sea power. It also notes a harsh sentence in Old Bailey for Theodore and Laura Jackson, with the woman branded more dangerous.
Washington circles say once the Schley matter is resolved officially Secretary Long will resign. The Massachusetts man is praised for overall administration yet criticized for tolerating a Crowninshield led clique of naval bureaucrats that has pursued Admiral Schley. Across parties, good Americanism and fair play call for a cabinet shake up and naval reforms with Long’s retirement.
The resignation of Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith is announced with praise for his service and notes Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin as his capable successor. Payne, born in 1843, has long served in Republican leadership and as Milwaukee postmaster, later holding major roles in rail and utility interests. Governor Crane of Massachusetts will not seek a cabinet post, preferring Beaneaters duties.
The article details major changes feared in the McKinley cabinet with Postmaster General Smith and Treasury Secretary Gage likely leaving, Navy Secretary Long to depart soon, while War Secretary Root and Secretary Hay may remain. It also recounts George M. Ray’s bribery bid to Senators Beveridge and Durbin to win a pardon, noting his history of corrupt schemes.
The Roosevelt administration avoided Crane as treasury head and offered the post to Governor Shaw of Iowa. Shaw is considered equally capable as Massachusetts Governor and geographically suitable for treasury duties. The article argues the treasury chief should come from the western states for obvious reasons.
The piece notes that General Miles faced heavy scrutiny from the president and warns officers to avoid discussing weather or expressing opinions about actions of a coordinate branch of government, to prevent being called to account.
The piece argues that neither President Roosevelt nor Congress can quell the Schley affair by ignoring it. It states the issue will grow and that the president cannot reprimand public opinion as he can military officers.
The statement suggests Mr Maclay believes he will gain something from the trouble he has caused, implying personal advantage or reward amid the dispute. The remark frames him as confident about a favorable outcome despite the controversy.
The passage notes Miles Schley Sampson and Maclay facing orders, with a retirement venue filling up as decisions loom on whether Maclay should be fired or promoted for calling Admiral Schley a coward.
Captain Stoll went to Valparaiso on business connected with the Ed Davidson murder. He asserts that positive evidence of guilt exists against the men now under arrest.
A Christmas message wishes joy and generosity for all readers and urges helping the less fortunate. A Manila dispatch reports native officers in the civil government supplying ammunition to insurgents, signaling further army control of a province and possible civil military clashes. It calls for rigid investigation and clear understanding between authorities.
The report describes a plan to form fake syndicates in southern China and supply each Chinese immigrant with a half million stock block to prove merchant status for entry to the United States. However, experts doubt the scheme would let a single Chinese man pass through the gates.
In Topeka Rev Charles M Sheldon leads a united petition by his large congregation asking Congress to declare for arbitration to halt the Boer War. Sheldon, a Boer war supporter, believes English public opinion would favor arbitration and names President Roosevelt and Queen Wilhelmina as possible arbitrators.
Rear Admiral Schley and his wife reach New York from Washington and plan to spend the holidays with daughter Mrs. R. M. Wortley. He refuses to discuss General Miles reprimand, Dewey's judgment contradiction, or any duties.
The Flower show at Randall Hall attracts large nightly crowds during Christmas week. A matinee today drew many schoolchildren. Tonight and tomorrow the show runs nightly with high class acts Barton contortionist and aerial artist Grimes the blackface comedian Rouen trapeze specialist and other acts. Last night Augusta Goeble won a doll 3510 votes to 2600 for Helen Redrup who received a consolation prize.
Mrs J C DeLong of Monroeville visits with Mx W Jones during a local social round. The brief item records a casual meeting between named residents in town.
Maria A. Schmitt as administratrix of Joseph B Schmitt seeks $10,000 from the Pennsylvania company for the death of her husband. The accident occurred on the 16th of last November when he stepped in front of a moving engine after alighting a pay car. The complaint cites a dangerous pay car location and lack of warning as causes, noting the company now employs a guard ahead of trains to prevent such incidents.
Allen County Bar Association met at 10 to honor Homer C Hartman whose funeral at 9 30 prompted early adjournment. The memorial notes his 65 years in Fort Wayne, prowess in patent law, and character as a skilled draftsman and gentleman. It requests the courts record the tribute and a family copy be sent.
Detective George W. Harrod returned from Ohio with nine burglars rounded up after seven years of activity in Wiltshire and surrounding towns. Among those jailed are Charles Painter Wiltshire city marshal for five years Chauncey Teague for eighteen months Chauncey Roop for one year Andrew Roop Ira Emery Otis Danher and Rant Emery with various terms.
In Columbus Ohio on December 23 five women were overcome by natural gas escaping from a heater in the Second Baptist church choir gallery. Mrs Susan Jordan was first, followed by Mrs Martha Jones and then Miss Tena Massa Miss Bertha Davis and Miss Edna Payne. They were resuscitated and will recover as the janitor had turned the damper the wrong way triggering the leak.
Eli J. Jamieson aged 82 state brigadier general I O O F uniformed rank widely known and active in politics for forty years died today. Levi Miller aged 85 Dunkard founder of the Aged and Orphans home of that denomination died today. Both deaths due to old age.
Agent L F P Hulburd reports that Fort Wayne employees of National and American Express will each receive a Christmas present of 10 from their companies. This follows the annual custom of the National company and covers all local workers.
General William H. Seamans of California remains seriously ill in Washington. Reports from his hotel indicate no worsening and, if any change exists, it is for the better.
Kenton Ohio December 24 1910 Carl Shields aged 15 died after a gas explosion in E Bartholomew store caused by a plumber seeking a leak with a lit candle. Several others injured and adjacent storefronts damaged with front windows blown out. Damages run to thousands.
Alexandria Ind December 24 The Indiana Anti-Saloon League prepares to strike a body blow in Madison county with an organized effort. In formation has been gathered and filed against nearly every saloon man in the county. Over seven hundred separate charges cover violations of laws regulating the sale and conduct of liquor.
Investigation into saloon licensing reveals many failing to secure local licenses after grant, asserting the county has lost over 10000 dollars. Hundreds of charges are filed in Judge Truesdale's court.
South Bend Indiana December 24 The Indiana Railway company posted an order granting hourly wage raises to motormen conductors and all power station employees The increase totals about ten thousand dollars per year and becomes effective January 1
Buffalo December reports the board of aldermen accepted the resignation of City Treasurer Philip Gerest as funds undergo audit. Gerest acknowledged a recent shortage exceeding $50,000 but stated it has been made good.
Huntington young woman Miss Ticy Wiles visited the city on Saturday and reports her pocketbook missing containing personal items. Local police ask anyone with information to contact the station.
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