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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
20
The Weekly Sentinel reports on British interest in ocean transport as a sign of potential war, quotes Senator Quay expressing confidence in his seating, and notes Cronje's intention to limit dispute with Methuen, hinting at strained British Boer relations as the year ends.
H H Hart of the Illinois Children s Home and other Chicago figures deny New York ships 90000 babies yearly to Chicago and west as alleged. New York officials counter that only outsiders may attempt such placements. London preacher Rev Dr Parker says England could end the South African War but offers no concrete plan.
A new rule states that no unmarried woman may precede a married woman at social functions. The rule affects state events where a cabinet matron sends a daughter to represent her, requiring the daughter to stand below the wives of all cabinet officers during formal occasions.
The Montana senator Clark bribery case faces a minimum $60000 price tag for witnesses from Montana, a figure ridiculed as the season's best joke. Estimates place Clark's alleged dispensation between $300000 and $500000, while Heath defends a married clerks policy as service improvement, not a matrimony ban. The Corliss Pacific cable bill emphasizes government ownership and a dedicated commission, arguing direct government work is the cheapest path, with Farle Bem proposed to do the job.
The article notes a former sprinter who can no longer rely on past accomplishments, signaling a clear shift away from sprinting glory. It emphasizes a loss of standing in track circles and hints at broader consequences for his athletic identity.
Some veteran regulars in the Philippines note a marked similarity between Fili pino dialects and American Indian languages. The idea that Asia populated this continent is not new and scientists may investigate Fili pino languages further.
Fort Wayne should honor Gen. Henry W. Lawton with a grand equestrian statue to symbolize his two decades of gallant service. The piece could stand in a park or courthouse square, funded by private subscriptions orAllen county bonds if needed, reflecting local pride in the hero.
An essay notes corn as America's valuable export and driver of history from Indigenous use to colonial power shifts. It highlights corn’s role in population, war, and frontier expansion, urging broader global markets as the 1800 exports reach 186,000.
Fort Wayne mourns General Henry W. Lawton death as the nation loses a famed commander. The piece lauds Lawton as an ideal soldier, recalls his ties to Fort Wayne, and notes his death on the firing line while his country fought in the war.
A call to erect a Henry W. Lawton memorial in Fort Wayne and Allen County. Proposes an equestrian statue on the courthouse square and a statewide fundraising effort, with plans to present the idea to the legislature and begin local action soon.
Dwight L Moody died yesterday at his East Northfield Massachusetts home. The Chicago Record notes his remarkable influence on countless lives and compares his leadership to the early apostles. His simple faith and democratic, unselfish devotion bridged rich and poor alike.
A German authority on leather goods records a decade of growing American shoe exports. In 1889 exports reached 518,750 pairs valued at 885,902 dollars, while 1899 fiscal year totals rose to 1,835,287 pairs worth 2,711,385 dollars. The German journal credits American consuls but suggests U S machinery and brains enable the growth.
A magazine writer asserts there are not 900 silk data in Ohio. A broad view of any Ohio political gathering refutes this blander claim, exposing the man who believes there are.
The piece reflects on Christmas as more than a single day, noting its enduring influence across the year. It praises giving and the happiness of making others happy, highlighting charity as a universal glow sparked by the season.
The late evangelist Dwight L. Moody is portrayed as a powerful yet plain preacher whose success lay in heartfelt preaching of the gospel. He trusted the gospel over intellect, spoke to hearts, and led followers to Christ without seeking personal glory. His death scene is described as a culmination of faith. General Wood is seen as enforcing strict discipline to restore order in Cuba.
French government officials consider expelling foreign newspaper correspondents. Max Nordeau may be first, with potential broader scope, though the move seems unlikely given French news waning influence.
Cornelius Vanderhilt, cited for a tax misstep, faces a $100 fine in a compact local record. The sparse OCR fragment confirms the fine amount and enforcement action without broader context or dates.
A defendant faced $10 costs after ignoring a court summons in October, leading to judgment for nonpayment. He argues the summons served by mail was illegal, challenging the service method as improper. The case centers on whether mail service validly triggered the legal process and subsequent penalties.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Albert M. Warner with Lillie E. Bell, Henry Prange with Christina Prange, William Jackson with Fannie Shee han, Arthur E. Jacoby with Gertrude Weaver, Addie Heckler with Sadie Taylor, Charles Zoller with Martha E. Tonkel, Elmer L. Biker with Crista Leu, Harry E. Wineland with Eve B. Soule, Henry C. Werling with Anne Hockemeyer, Edwin Heywood with Lola E. Conover, George I. White with Lena E. Glass, Ora Richard with May Arlinger, Jousph D. Leek with Angeline May era, Frank M. Koonts with Meiha M. Baaja, Oliver E. Morrow with Dejla Wilts, Maury G. Campbell with Dollie.
Henry J. Dobberton and Mary C. Laughlin. Henry E. Finney and Ada Stremmel are listed in a historic public notice fragment. The item preserves two pairs of individuals connected to a potential ceremony or record, shown in sparse OCR lines.
Abram M. Lefever, a 45 year old Greenland farmer, died in Lancaster on December 26 from hydrophobia after a cat bite four months earlier. He experienced arm stiffness on Saturday and severe illness by Sunday, requiring opiate sedation.
Los Angeles reports confirm three dead and twenty one injured from the Pomona railroad wreck. Victims all from the local area, including Mot and Milton Munroe.
Andrew Brown a county farmer sues neighbor Samuel Sate for 65000 damages. The case concerns aSekight incident noted in the damaged text.
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