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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
13
Colonel Milligan, long noted as a veteran leader and a prominent figure in the Ninth Century partisan circles, died at his Huntington home after months of illness. The report recalls his age near 60, his influence in Civil War era circles, and his final days surrounded by family and close associates, as friends and neighbors reflect on a life of public service and strong Catholic faith.
The report recalls General Henry W. Lawton’s death during the Philippine campaign, his funeral rites, and tributes by peers and friends. It mentions the mounting public mourning, the intent to bring his remains to the United States for interment, and the official statements from military authorities and associates. The account notes losses on the field and reflects on Lawton’s service and the solemn process surrounding his death.
A Washington condolence message from the Ninth army corps acknowledges General Tawtan’s death and commends his long service. The note calls for sympathy from the department, honors his gallant career, and reflects on the nation’s sorrow. The ceremony details and tributes emphasize loyalty, duty, and national mourning across military ranks.
Fragmentary notes describe Pillars selling vaccines amid a tense scene at Greytecl grocery. The garbled text mentions tents, a pier, and conflict, with unclear actors and outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lawton, Major Henry, and general terms but lacks coherent events or dates. Readable entities include Lawton, Major Henry, and potential military context. No clear outcome or location is established. summary is constrained by fragmentary wording.
A pension bill was introduced by Representative Lan tis offering $2,000 a year to the widow of Infa Gan. The measure was presented in Waulnighiny Day 80 Touny with the senate Me Salrheke noted in the session.
Garbled court note reports injunction cases arising from a recent disturbance, with trial dates set for February 12. Attorneys for the Art Metal Company and multiple parties appeared, Judge Gowtzel or similar presiding, and a verdict for defendants was indicated alongside mentions of related public notices and ongoing motions.
In Indianapolis County, inspector Loach says gas reserves may last four more years. He cites 3,700 square miles of territory with 2,830 square miles in the southern region and 1,000 square miles producing. Output has fallen sharply, with 188 wells averaging 2,000,000 feet daily, down from 2,900,000 a year ago. Experts debate pipeline capacity and future access to gas by the public.
A garbled history fragment mentions February dates and a poisoning case. Names and places are unreadable or misrendered. The text hints at an event, a court or public notice process, and an upcoming appearance but lacks clear facts or coherent details.
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Dec 1 report from Washington describes a broad appeal fund for General Lawton's widow and family. The committee, aided by leaders like Gen. Charles B. King and Gen. Corbin, collects substantial gifts from individuals and groups across the nation, with contributions including 1000 from various donors and telegraphic support from military figures.
Fragmentary text mentions New York City and Wall Street with mention of events, a kiss, and various garbled names. The readable content is too damaged to identify a coherent incident, date, or participants beyond generic references to a city and street.
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