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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
5
A fragmented report recalls a dramatic charge by Tui Joens from the trap and De Wet’s daring action in a broader wartime scene. It weaves conscripted details of troop movements, sieges, and diplomatic notes, noting American diplomacy and British occupation aims amid a tense global crisis.
Disjointed remarks describe ongoing Republican state committee deliberations on leadership, coalitions, and potential candidates. Mentions Goodrich, Chaitman, and several unnamed figures as key players while noting unsettled strategy and timing ahead of upcoming party decisions.
A report from Indianapolis outlines a proposed primary election bill to be reviewed by the state board of commerce and governor, with eventual introductions in both houses. It seeks direct nomination and sets candidate expense disclosures, with commission reporting on August readings and population-based tax applicability.
Ming Suiltved reports Mrs. William P Frye died suddenly at the Hamilton Hotel after a morning attack described as severe, with indigestion and fainting spells preceding her collapse. Officials note no immediate signs of foul play as authorities investigate the death in Workington.
A decaying telegraph dispatch from Washington dated December reveals a shaky note about orders sent to Conger in Pekin. The report mentions Wy Couper and a signed agreement by other ministers at the Chinese capital, with unclear timing and implications.
Washington December 21 none of the Senate transacted any business after the death of William P Frye wife of the president wire telegrams and letters prompted prayers and tributes. Senator Frye’s absence moved a brief adjournment to January 1 1901 as lawmakers noted the vacancy and read official notices.
Fragmentary report mentions a small House with under a hundred members and a death connected to a Virginia representative. It notes a committee on emergency affairs and a speaker appointing duties. The text references Washington and Virginia figures and a city in New York, with scattered names and places.
A shopman named Nelan fell from an engine trivekment and suffered a deep gash in his left cheek. He has spent forty-seven years with the Pennsylvania company and nears the end of a long service, with a likely qualification of work ahead. The incident cuts into his near century in the shop and may affect his future usefulness. Bids for the new building for the Hamma-Brack enridge company were opened. TE F. Tishman was lowest and may receive the award in a few days.
A fragmentary account from Allen County details a hunting expedition in Arkansas. Oliver Youne, an elderly resident of Easter Springs, KS, was badly hurt when a deer or animal fell from a tree during a hunt. He died later from injuries after a long camp trek and failed rescue efforts.
Complex petitions in Marion County arise as Dwige Allen seeks Supreme Court ruling on constitutional validity of admissions standards. The case centers on admission procedures, examiner roles, and whether certain amendments permit or bar the applicants from practice, with arguments by Deage Pellanc and opposition by state officials.
An advertisement touts Krause designed headache capsules as a unique German remedy from a famed educator physician. It claims rapid relief of persistent headaches and lists price at 250 with Dreier & Brn. as sellers on Callinun and Gotuniia Streets.
Fragmentary notice from Wabash describing a tragedy where a young man killed a woman and himself after a marriage proposal was refused. The text mentions Mrs. Hayy and a nearby location Linn Hong and names Will Moore as the deceased shooter.
In a brief item a local shopman is described with unclear OCR fragments. Readable names and places are sparse, leaving a compact notice about a shop or market event with no clear date or outcome. The fragment gives little verifiable detail but indicates a public commerce context.
Odd ad copy sells a nerve tonic claiming to aid sleep focus appetite and energy. The jumbled text lists Diolar and Byo as sellers and mentions Calhoun Golinbla Blishart and Slarsaotiniy locations in a vague way. No clear dates or outcomes are provided.
Dr Dan Bankes, a physician born in Virginia in 1820, died at eighty in Fort Wayne at his West Washington Street home after a long illness. He practiced in Lynn Indiana and Deerfield, ran a farm, then worked in farming and livestock sales before settling in Fort Wayne. Married Elisabeth Crombs in 1846, he left a large family including Wintown P Banks and Charley R Banks. He was a Mason and esteemed by many in the community.
Abbuet Schyamya a six year old boy dies after a wagon crush injures him near the orphanage. The accident occurred Monday after school when he slipped and was run over by a rear wagon wheel, causing fatal abdominal injuries. The boy and family are noted with mourning as the community laments the tragedy. Also reported is the death of Mrs Tomas Ryan at about eighty years, widow for several years, with six children listed as survivors. Ebney Hitzemon, son of Mr and Mrs Einst Witgenun, dies at 2 o'clock Wednesday from hyain fever at age three months.
Ernat Vogelgesang infant son of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Vogelgesang of 184 East Lewis street died Wednesday morning from spasms at the age of Your days. Funeral services will be held at the residence with interment at a local cemetery.
Lawrence Tawhmes Alexander, veteran of the Mexican War and longtime Myanginger for the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at his home on the Gashen Road after a lingering illness. He was about eighty eight years old and had lived in the city for many years after moving from Bagatoga New York. He served with Adstiletian in the way with Makiin.
A fragmentary page combines an 19th century advertisement praising Ayer's Pills for liver relief with obituaries and notices. It mentions remedies priced at 25 and 24 cents, then transitions to railway work history, family survivors, and a memorial, noting a Baptist church member and local residents in a multi-sourced column. The text includes several names like Lawrence, Dieter, Rubin, and others.
Hilker, an inmate at the utility infirmary, died Friday from age related ailments. De Gene was seventy five years old and is survived only by his widow, who resides at 66 John Street.
Frederick W. Sehmidt, long known as a building contractor, died Thursday evening at 6:19 at home 180 Smith Street Fort Wayne. Born in Germany in 1888 he came to Fort Wayne in 1870 and was widely known. Surviving are widow and five children Minnie Emily Linkin Avan and others. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock from residence and 2:30 from Zion Lutheran Church where he had long been a member.
Maria Kleinsergs KDEINSOROR, a long time resident of Wellhoven, died Friday evening at her home 104 High Street after a long illness. She had lived at 1 Vorl Wayne since 1862 and passes after a period of declining health. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the civil authorities.
The report lists survivors for Wilhelmine Laver wife of William Caner who died at 84 at 154 Smith Street Trinity Residence. It notes three surviving children Theodore Louise and Win and mentions a decedent linked to Peters Boxer Lauber company and long illness with heart trouble. Also lists eleven grandchildren and other relatives including Mrs Katherine Stotters and Mary Coligg.
Sucie Beckes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Inka Beckes, residing southwest of the city, died at 10 Friday morning at about 11 years 2 months. Survived by parents four sisters Tennie Frances Katie Bien. She attended St Fawist’s School in the city.
The obituary notes Richard Iolaube2n of Bry nd Tiles, Q. I. Richard, died Friday at Hape hospital following illness. The funeral arrangements and a tribute from Schutter & Co. accompany the notice.
Barney Woehduker, a well known collector and former Fruit House employee, died after nearly a year of paralysis at his mother May Woehduker's home at 203 Ens Washyyjtan Street. He was 94 years old and survived by a widow and one daughter. He belonged to St Mary’s Church and the Total Clovis union.
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