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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
4
The issue comments on General Otis in the Philippines and the oil trust dividend and price rise. It discusses Governor Taylor's political choices with Kentucky Republicans and others, plus Indiana Democrats and a Bryan Olney debate. A 1750 note precedes the Kimberley diamond story and O Reilly’s sale of a gem beginning the mining rush.
Prospectors flocked to the region as Kimberley was formally founded in 1869, marking the start of a surge in mining activity and settlement. The city emerged as a focal point for wealth seekers and ore discoveries in the era.
The Weekly Sentinel urges voters to study page six announcements of Democratic convention candidates. It discusses Bryan's tour, party strength in the East, and leadership. It mentions a geese with golden eggs tale, Hanna ordering Garfield’s suppression, Garfield canvassing, Phillips’s alarm, and a bill to restore the Constitution as a navy training ship for Old Ironsides.
London declares a policy to exhaust the Boers by sustained fighting, worrying about human, treasure, and prestige costs. The piece notes stockholders in Transvaal mines and foreign intervention risks, while contrasting political courage against tariff repeal and pulp duties. A second item reports on a New York hospital case of Frederick Barto surviving a scalp fracture. The brain remains poorly understood and may yield future medical insights.
In a few weeks the democrats of Allen county will assemble in this city to place in the field candidates for the county offices. The convention faces a serious duty and must fulfill obligations to the public by selecting the best men for the ticket to ensure clean and conscientious public service.
The piece argues parties must field men of merit and character rather than machine-picked candidates. It urges both Democratic and Republican teams to choose the best available, warning that bad choices fuel voter disillusion and partisan machine power. Judge S. M. Hench announces pursuit of the Twelfth district nomination, praised for his long service, wartime record, and strong campaigning.
A New York telegraph asks state attorneys general for opinions on Governor Taylor’s adjournment of the Kentucky legislature. Replies vary, but Maine’s attorney general stands out, saying Kentucky likely lacks a constitution in newspaper reports. He adds that no document exists down there, treated with unconcern similar to a quip about “the constitution between friends.”
Washington figures show total military and naval spending since hostilities began reaches 355 million dollars. The army accounts for 255 million while the navy stands at 69 million with much of that for permanent assets. The text notes high long range costs and future value of purchased or built vessels and their armament.
The speaker calls on both parties to place their best representatives on official tickets, arguing that anything less betrays honorable party principles and degrades the electoral process.
Fort Wayne journalist Charles L. Drummond enters the race for representative in the Indiana lower house. Known in the city and with broad rural ties he backs labor interests and expects cordial support. He currently serves on The Sentinel editorial staff.
John Small received a surprise tribute from Union Sunday school members in Shirley City for long service and ability. Present were Jacob McMillan and others including Cain Baker Sr and Jr, George Stenger, William Gernhardt, and many more. A Bible was presented by the school with speeches by Robert B. Shirley. A bountiful supper and music followed. The U B church plans an oyster supper at the schoolhouse Saturday.
A large carpet store emphasizes trade and service as they invite customers to measure rooms and receive estimates after purchasing a big stock. The note highlights their commitment to being a premier supplier and a trusted partner in decorating.
In Shirley City planners state lot 37 will host a new church edifice. The project aims to serve the local community and seeks support for completion. Community leaders wish the endeavor success and progress.
A wedding ceremony was held at the Felger home in this township performed by Rev. J. P. Meyer. Sophia Felger and George Ohneck, both prominent Fort Wayne residents, were married with only immediate relatives present. The couple will reside in Fort Wayne and receive best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
Eleven insane soldiers were today sent from San Francisco to the government hospital in Washington, with about thirty more expected to depart east during the week. In the last three months nearly 250 demented soldiers have been sent across the continent and over 200 more are expected from Manila. In nearly all cases...
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