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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes Britain’s swift grasp on Germany’s merchant fleet. It reports public figures like G Cleveland of Jersey and governor Pingree’s political cautions, and comments on Moody’s deathbed words and global mining prospects sparked by the South Africa war.
Observers wonder if Hon. George Steele plans a swap from a secure congressional seat to a disputed gubernatorial race. The decision hinges on party strategy and potential alliances as voters await clarity on his political trajectory.
Indiana Senator Beveridge has sent his Filipino arms collection to his Washington home. The diverse trove includes a Malay kris and a Sulu spear, all acquired during his islands visit and given by officers who captured them.
The board of public works and city council should support the Hicksville Fort Wayne Marion electric railway promoters. It would benefit Fort Wayne, Allen County, and all communities along the proposed route as interurban roads era begins.
Col W T Durbin of Anderson campaigns for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with confident talk and a strong business background. The portrait notes his wealth, polish, and fixed finish as a candidate, suggesting he is a leading person in the field.
The report claims Col Rhodes and Jameson fled Ladysmith in a daring dash, suggesting General White may not hold out long. The piece links their escape to heightened interest in the Transvaal question and notes Senator Beveridge plans a major speech on retaining the Philippines. Governor Nash backs stricter corporate transparency.
Opinion argues William J Bryan will be the next Democratic nominee for president, with broad popular support and strong leadership qualities cited. The piece contrasts Bryan’s incorruptibility and charisma against rival campaigns and notes Republican press anxiety over Secretary Gage in the cabinet and the Tugela war context.
An overview of bubonic plague noting its high fatality rates and gender and age susceptibility. It explains disease traits, how filth fuels it, and its contagiousness through clothing and goods, with historical examples from the 1347 Black Death, the 1899 epidemic, and quarantine efforts in Astrakhan and Marseilles.
Reported British successes are questioned as General French’s action is labeled a skirmish with little gain. General Cronje’s force blocks Kimberley area while Ladysmith remains the critical relief point. Sickness, shortages, and strain on Boer lines intensify the crisis.
Hon W H Esihorn of Binffton told an Indianapolis newspaper he will not seek the governor’s office. He led the last Indiana house Democrats and is regarded as a strong state Democrat. He would be a fine governor candidate but is unlikely to derail Hugh Dougherty’s bid for renomination as state treasurer.
The country mourns the death of Rev Dr Edward Mc Glynn whose name and work were known to Catholics and Protestants alike. He was valued for humanity and inner fire, more than raw intellect, and lived with conscience guiding his labor. The oblate sentiments of reverence fill memorial notices across communities.
The obituary honors Dr. McGlynn for choosing duty over authority, enduring ecclesiastical censure with patience, and dedicating himself to alleviating poverty. He is lauded as a beacon of humanity, inspiring countless New Yorkers who mourn him as father and brother while his work is praised as a noble life.
The senate confronts Beveridge's speech as a breach of decorum for speaking before leaving the chamber. Observers argue that a senator should not deliver a formal address until after he has settled at his desk, highlighting tensions over procedural norms.
Republican leaders say the secretary’s actions compel his own isolation and imply the party cannot defend him. The public should see why government for the people becomes government for traffickers in money.
The cordage trust controls rope and twine markets as war blocks Philippine ports. Farmers and consumers urge Washington to lift the blockade to resume hemp exports, arguing military forces could guard ports and allow trade to restart. If not, a new wartime policy is needed.
The barns of the South Chicago railroad in Hammond Indiana were destroyed by fire today. Thirty two railroad cars were also destroyed. The loss is fully covered by insurance and estimated at 130000 dollars.
Articles of incorporation filed for DeWald company a wholesale dry goods and nations firm succeeding George DeWald & Co with capital stock of 100000. Incorporators include Robert W. T. DeWald George L. DeWald Mrs Sophia DeWald Miss Elizabeth De Wald Mrs Caroline Beuret A J Lang W P Beck A B Shoaff M A Webb and Henry Grage. All stock subscribed. Business to operate in Baltes building at Harrison and Berry until a new building is completed on the former store site which burned recently.
Louise Maset a French governess was executed at Newgate for the murder of her illegitimate three year old son. Authorities say the child’s existence blocked a marriage she sought.
Washington January 9 the president sent to the senate the nomination of F P Pickerel to be postmaster at Argos The report also notes John Kelley selling his interest in the Kelley house at Kendal mille to Charles Ghorb and mentions Mr SGte a well known art Wayne and member of unknown group
Oscar S Riley and Barbara Murbaugh. Charles H Knothe and Christina Hockemeyer. Charles Kendrick and Ethel Jenness. Otto T Osterhaus and Nettie Braun. Louis Gerardot and Julia Martin. Frederick Bierbaum and Wilhelmina Berlemann. William Weibel and Olive Ake. Henry Heller and Sarah Ziegler. Frank Simonton and Irene Swartz. William E Hoevischer and Jennie Bernhorst are recorded as marriage licenses in the notice.
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