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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
1
Long dispatch reports Senator Chirk admitting to spending about 115000 in a feud with Marcus Daly. It cites doubts over legality and hints at broader political entanglements including campaign finances and party dynamics across the era.
Charles E. Macrum just back from Pretoria issues a frank statement outlining why he left his post. He accuses the British of undue influence and calls for a full State Department investigation and protest to London if the charges prove true. The narrative hints at Macrum’s successor Adelbert Hay and the political maneuvering behind the scenes in the U S diplomatic mission.
The article argues France seeks empire through Sahara expansion, control of oases, and railway corridors to Oran and Timbuktu, claiming France would dominate the desert and its water supply. It notes Mobilized wealth, population data, and projected county fortunes as part of a broader imperial power critique.
Local W C T U held a commemorative meeting on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 in Derry Street church honoring Frances Willard, the noted temperance reformer. Speeches praised her leadership, travels, and lifelong dedication to home protection and social purity, with tributes to her role as president and organizer of global temperance efforts.
The Nestel trial continues with Eliza Nested on the stand since last Friday. Aaron Ewing was taken into custody today by Sheriff Melvking and will be committed to Eisler hospital for insanse care at Béglhmorel. The will of Inle Amsust N. Ehle was admitted for probate leaving property to his wife Christiana and the estate’s executors. Judge O'Rourke heard evidence in Jol P. Evans vs. J Schell Loan and Investment Co et al. Weil Bros. vs Globe Loan Co. was dismissed. A $1,000 damage suit, Jacob R. Trockerman vs. John H. Baas, appears in progress.
The British steamer Restormel sank near Delaware after catching fire while awaiting cargo to be sent to Limerick and South Africa. authorities recovered the vessel and tows it to New Jersey. In legal news Foster Furniture and Carpet Co is ordered moved on change of venue by Judge O Rourke. Bertha Griswold sues Huy Burns et al. Barratt Morris Hartman and Stokes act as attorneys. A teachers examination is set by County Superintendent Young in Elektron building with monthly sessions through August after a ten month hiatus.
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