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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
2
London feb 20 the queen while leaving osborne house inspected the fourth battalion of the lincolnshire militia and with a gratified smile announced that good news had been received from the seat of war the report specified the greeting was from ladysmith amid boer forces retreating from the tugela front
Dispatch from General Buller reports Fusilier brigade seized Hingwana Hill the right of the enemy and Colenso occupied after light resistance. Enemy retreats north of Tugela while Hart’s advance guard crosses Colenso. Tugela line holds south of Colenso to Eagles Nest with few casualties.
Durban reports continuous fighting from Gun Hill and Hussar Hill as British forces push from Gun Hill toward Monte Christo. A heavy bombardment with 4.7 inch and 100 pounder guns supported by infantry targets Hlangwana hill where entrenched Boers strengthen sandbag barriers. The armored train Lady Randolph arrived from Colenso and over 100 prisoners are said to have been captured. Buller commends naval gunners for disabling the Long Tom on Hlangwana hill. a bridge links Hlangwana to the northern river bank.
London dispatch reports General Buller’s forces suffered casualties at Hussar hill Monte Christo hill and surrounding actions from February 15 to 18. The losses include one captain killed thirteen men wounded six officers and 154 men.
London reports secrecy around any good news from the front after the queen’s message to the Fourth battalion of the Lincolnshire militia at Osborne House before leaving for Windsor. The War Office declines to confirm details, keeping information cautious.
London remains hopeful Cronje is cut off from Bloemfontein while dispatches claim Free Staters favor surrender as British forces advance. Buller shells Boers from Monte Cristo, likely base for a new Ladysmith relief attempt. Reports say Boers retreating toward Dundee and Helpakaar with small garrisons in petro towns.
The queen, via Sir Arthur Bigge, asks serving and former officers and soldiers to form an efficient force for one year for home defense. The battalions would be designated the royal reserve battalions of the army.
The British relief column under General French entered Kimberley unopposed after a rapid march from Modder River. The garrison, hearing shelling, doubted the signal but cheered as French’s force arrived. Besieged residents endured shortages and horse flesh rations while Rhodes supplied work and food. The trek across the plain was a grand sight as the relief convoy neared.
London dispatch reports the War Office has received good news from General French regarding General Cronje. It notes Buller reports success and ongoing fighting as advances are made. Dated London February 19 with 7:10 p m timestamp.
General Buller reports from Chieveley Camp that the Queen's and second brigade under Hildyard flanked and stormed Monte Christo on the Tugela. Western and eastern flanks were assaulted with heavy artillery fire, enemy driven across the river, several camps and stores captured, few prisoners taken, and casualties said to be light.
A First Royal Dublin Fusiliers member, the first to cross the Tugela, was struck in the right arm while running with troops and sounding the advance. His Majesty the Queen met him at Osborne this morning and presented a silver mounted bugle with inscription. The Queen welcomed him warmly and wished him a successful army career.
Santander Spain reports severe gales causing multiple shipwrecks on the north coast. Three small vessels wrecked with twenty four sailors drowned. eight other ships missing. Two coasting ships with forty eight crew reported to have foundered off Gijon.
Special to the Sentinel Summit Ind Feb 19 Annie Gaetz a five year old girl living on a farm between Summit and Waterloo was accidentally shot dead by her eight year old brother who was playing with a revolver. The bullet pierced her breast and caused instant death in De Kalb County.
Herman Nathan a former Fort Wayne businessman filed for bankruptcy in the U S court in Chicago seeking relief from liabilities totaling 224805 with assets listed at 204286. once with Nathan Bros and Strauss he moved to Chicago thirteen years ago and reportedly became insolvent due to insurance policy payments totaling about 250000 a year. attorney Adolf Kraus said Nathan paid about 41000 annually to insurance firms and that his wife surrendered the policy to her. Nathan had given much to charity.
London reports scarce details on Lord Roberts column progress amid censored telegrams. Analysts question Cronje’s artillery status, the fate of forces near Kimberley, and whether Prinsloo’s Free State army supports Cronje, with Buller’s maneuvers possibly opening routes toward Ladysmith.
The Wabash Plaindealer reports a movement to nominate Hon. Robert S. Taylor of Fort Wayne for governor. It praises his intellect and character, noting strong potential support from northern Indiana Republicans. It is not clear if he consents. friends would likely launch a notable campaign if he permitted it.
In Frankfort on February 19 the senate of Kentucky approved and reaffirmed its earlier declaration that William Goebel was the governor. The senate adjourned while the house met with Speaker Trimble presiding. The contest matter was not addressed, and party lines kept both sides ignoring the other's presiding officer.
New York reports that Charles E. Macrum former consul at Pretoria provided proof that U S official mail was opened by the British censor. Envelopes show British stickers and the V R clerk initials. A Cape Town mail piece was delayed then mutilated before reaching Macrum.
Ernest Payne of this city in Company M Third regular infantry is in a San Francisco general hospital with stomach trouble. He served in the Philippines and was brought to port by the hospital ship Missouri. He has dropped from 150 to 98 pounds and his enlistment ends in October, making another deployment unlikely.
A morning blaze in Decatur Indiana destroyed the dry kilns of the Vail Stave Company. Kilns filled with staves and heading. total loss on buildings and contents estimated at 2500 dollars. Fire department struggled to prevent spread to the nearby factory.
The Fort Wayne Building and Loan association funds mature today with four series Nos. 9 10 11 and 12 ending. Twelve stock series since 1882 total $1.2 million, each $100,000, largely spent on city buildings. No similar association has done more for the city than this one.
A late Saturday fire at a residence caused about $200 in property loss and an estimated $9200 in damage. Authorities reported the incident but details remain limited as investigators assess the scene.
A patient, described as the residence of tris son a few nearfile away, was attacked by illness. Dr. Rubl, the attending physician, reports the unfortunate man is better today and inclined to believe recovery is possible if no further attacks occur.
A three month old baby boy died this afternoon at Alt St. Vincent's orphans' home. The child's name is unknown. The infant was deserted by its mother at a local hotel weeks ago and had since been cared for at the home.
A Washington telegram from Hon. James M. Robinson reports Whitley county elected all eleven delegates for Robinson without opposition, signaling solid backing and unanimous support for his slate. The message confirms coordinated local enthusiasm and a strong party showing in that district.
Frankfort Ky February 20 The Kentucky House Speaker announced a joint assembly session at 3 pm to consider governor and lieutenant governor contest reports and prior action declaring Goebel Beckham in office The Democrats had quorum in the House Republicans sought to break it by boycotting the call The Democratic Senate ratified the earlier proceedings while Republicans briefly convened under Lt Gov Marshall.
Pittsburg reports anxious wait for Andrew Carnegie, the Frick Carnegie equity suit principal defendant, traveling from Florida. Arrival expected Thursday after possible talks with President Schwab in the east. Carnegie's presence heightens interest while defense papers loom, with rebuttal materials soon to be recorded.
A Chicago woman sought Captain Daseler to locate her husband in Fort Wayne with a Chicago telephone operator. Detective Coling traced handwriting to a hotel register and identified the man and woman as a couple who had registered under the wife’s name. The pair moved on to Detroit Monday and the wife intends to pursue divorce evidence.
Washington February 20. Commissioner Wilson of the Internal Revenue Bureau ruled that a special tax stamp held by a corporation as a liquor dealer cannot cover the same business carried on by other persons upon the same premises. The ruling narrows the scope of stamping requirements for related entities.
County chairmen of the Twelfth district met at the Randall hotel to fix the congressional convention date and venue. Auburn and Fort Wayne were discussed. nomination likely for incumbent J. M. Robinson or J. M. Hench of this city, with Hench present. All chairmen expressed enthusiasm about Democratic prospects.
William Enough reports State Chairman Parks M. Martin has appointed W. W. Hawkins of Sullivan secretary of the state central committee. Hawkins, former U S marshal, is praised as Bryan stalwart. The executive committee includes two members from each district, with reps named for the Twelfth Eighth and Eleventh districts. The meeting is set for Saturday at 7:30 pm in the Grand hotel Indianapolis. Headquarters open about March 1.
The Sun day school move toward home departments aims to bring Bible study into homes for mothers with young children the sick and aged and others unable to attend Sundays. It connects home life with church and requires a half hour weekly study with minimal cost. The International Sunday School Association oversees the effort led by Marion Lawrence of Toledo Ohio who will provide more details.
Farmers living within ten miles of Markle in Wells and Huntington counties are agitating a rural mail delivery route to run out from that point. Petitions circulate and the route is partly mapped.
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