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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes that William Jennings Bryan is viewed as the Democratic Party's likely national ticket head for the next election. It comments on Standard Oil and Rockefeller influence as the era of finance power shifts, while General Buller is quoted as favoring a pause as progress.
The passage asserts eastern financiers plan a gigantic banking enterprise with government approval or at least indirect government ties. It predicts a money trust could become a powerful, closely knit combine if the treasury department supports it.
A skeptical view dismisses and destroys the idea of a large Boer invasion of Canada while condemning safety warnings in the Brackwell Bracknl mine disaster. The piece argues such an invasion is unlikely and urges accountability for alleged safety law violations. It notes potential political shifts in the Twelfth district as delegates prepare to select a successor to Thomas R. Marshall.
The text notes possible candidates limited to Fort Wayne for the district chairmanship. Senator Beveridge dodges a verdict on seating Quay, saying the constitutional questions are the core issue. Quay supporters plan to persuade Beveridge and others on constitutional interpretation in Pennsylvania politics.
The piece calls for a broad local response to the Lawton relief fund and warns against neglecting the widow and children of the fallen hero. It contrasts American support with vulnerable Porto Rico where 918,926 residents faced 221,087 daily indigents, noting relief needs may rise.
The piece argues Britain should not declare food exports contraband after weighing allied port blockades and U S reliance on grain from the United States. It notes the New York Journal’s stance on equal treatment of nations and previews debates on silver coinage and pension deserters in Congress.
The morning blaze wiped out the DeWald mercantile establishment, a Fort Wayne landmark for nearly fifty years. The city mourns the loss of a trusted family business, with calls to rebuild and resume its role in local commerce.
The piece urges New Year resolutions to quit drinking and profligate habits, live modestly, and practice thrift to support family welfare. It notes Governor Mount intends to push the Indiana Republican Party toward a strong stand against trusts and restraint of trade, signaling a firm anti monopoly stance.
The Fort Wayne outlook for the new year is optimistic with broad improvements across commercial and industrial sectors. The Commercial Club notes many projects under way and calls for more manufactories and expansion of existing plants to match population growth.
The piece argues that defending ground in South Africa gives Boers advantages over attacking British forces. It notes Ladysmith and Kimberley sieges, critiques British strategy, and urges offensives by flank moves and surprise. It also links Gen Leonard Wood's Cuba duties to pursuing Havana customs fraud, asserting strict justice.
Mrs. Caroline Huber hosted a yesterday reunion of all 28 surviving family members. A grand old fashioned dinner, supervised by Mrs. Huber, highlighted the gathering. Attending children include George J. Huber, A. J. Huber, John F. Huber, Miss Katie Huber, Mrs. C. Bender, Mrs. Henry Burlage, Mrs. L. Gardner of Delphi Indiana, and Mrs. T. Cothrell of Delphos Ohio.
In Monument City near Wabash a ten day religious revival spurred several notable confessions. A well known woman admitted stealing 2.50 and will repay it. A local farmer confessed to letting his dog kill neighbor hogs and paid five dollars in settlement. Others followed suit in similar fashion.
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