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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
1
London reports a possible British thrust toward Ladysmith with Warren’s division rumored to have crossed the Tugela. Optimism cites a broader forward movement and preparations for synchronized columns, though confirmation remains elusive and officials express cautious hope.
A Cape Town dispatch dated Jan 12 reports General Warren has crossed the Tugela River during the campaign in South Africa.
On the Orange River in the Free State General Wood moves into enemy country for the first time in the campaign. With a force described as all sums he occupied a position January 6 at Puetpans Drift on the north bank of the Orange River.
Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier announced in Sherbrooke that when Parliament reconvenes a vote of no less than 3 000 000 will be asked to defray the cost of the 2200 men in the field or en route to South Africa.
A dispatch from Cape Town dated January 12 said General Warren crossed the Tugela and held a strong position north of the river. The report circulated here but is now discredited by authorities.
Rome January 15 The pope considers lifting celibacy for priests with a first step already taken in an encyclical to South American bishops granting priests there permission to marry. Mgr Galleza doubts a global change. Mgr Tolli predicts a gradual abolition of clerical celibacy, beginning with South America.
Wholesale dealers report a new rise in coffee prices from eastern and southern importers after a 20 percent jump in recent days. Lower grades are most affected while higher grades vary. Local roasters plan to raise roasted product prices as fears grow of further increases tied to coffee scarcity caused by bubonic plague.
Grand Rapids governor reports that Austin KE Wheeler, treasurer of Lemon and Wheeler, a wholesale grocery firm led by Samuel Lemon, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head in the basement of the company store. Death was instantaneous.
A notice records a purchase of a second lot by Alice MM and Gloria Flick from Robert Elnélin for 4000 dollars. The property is twenty feet on West Berry Street, adjoining their prior purchase. The sale occurred Saturday afternoon.
Leonard Keegan chosen chair of Allen county Republican committee after Elmer Leonard wins state central seat. C B Oakley named secretary B W Skelton treasurer. Horace Gillen chaired convention. Delegates admire McKinley era policy. committee to organize for 1900 campaign with executive and finance groups to be named next week.
Sheriff Melching pursues suspects in a weekend theft from Allen Porter on Lima road Washington township. A horse was found at Henry Soest’s barn after Porter’s buggy and gear disappeared. Henry Harmeyer’s double and single harness also taken. Reward posted. two ex prisoners suspected. no solid lead yet.
Hamilton S. Covey files in the superior court for divorce from Martha Covey alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. He says they married December 10 1889 and lived together until January 1899 and that she called him vile names struck him tore his clothes accused him of unchastity and jealousy. Attorney Owen N Heaton represents the plaintiff.
Special Judge James M. Barrett issues findings in Sarah Bush v James W Fleming with plaintiff awarded 408.67 and foreclosure ordered. Separate notes cover divorce of Nora Dinius from Pearl Dinius, custody to wife, and various cases scheduled or concluded before Judge O Rourke including guardianships and marital unions in DeKalb County.
A suspect held for stealing from a Holman Street boarding house is likely to face trial on February 5 as the February term opens. The Belle City Malleable Iron Co. v Bowser & Co. is postponed to March 9. Judge O Rourke discharged the circuit court jury and ruled for the plaintiff in Mercier v Van Horn setting aside conveyance deeds.
Frankfort Kentucky January 15 The contest boards for the governor and lieutenant governorships delayed start as sessions were to open at nine o'clock. Trains from the east brought several hundred witnesses, many from Lexington.
Washington Jan 16 Senator Cullom Illinois presented a petition signed by 3200 colored citizens urging federal laws to curb lynching and burning colored people. The debate touched on Congress power to punish crimes in states as the senate held executive session to consider Pettigrew information on the Paris peace commission. The motion to table passed 41 to 20 after procedural questions.
Washington January 16 the House began debate by going into a committee of the whole after reading the journal to consider the urgent deficiency appropriation bill.
Debris removal reveals almost total loss of merchandise from the DeWald fire. East basement storage of many cases of dry goods in original packages was nearly destroyed, with only a few muslins salvaged. Salvage barely covers removal costs.
New York obit notes Lt. Howard who perished in Washington was not the only survivor. Revenue cutter service officer Capt. Louis N. Stodder, former master's mate aboard the Monitor at its sinking near Hatteras on December 31, 1862, remains in active service and now commands the New York harbor anchorage service.
Indianapolis reporting notes Republican interest rising in the Twelfth district as candidates and party organizers assess prospects for upcoming congressional contests. Readiness and strategy discussions frame early activity and potential field.
In Frankfort Kentucky ex congressman David G Colson opened fire in the Capitol hotel lobby killing Ethelbert Scott and Luther Demaree and wounding James Golden. Colson wounded in the arm surrendered to police Will iams. A feud from the army decades earlier led to the deadly attack during a legislative trial gathering.
A Muncie Indiana report notes a practical gas and oil separator near Alexandria arousing countywide interest. Eighteen shut down wells are now operated, especially in the Gas ton area where many wells have waited for court decisions on separating gas from oil. The pending Supreme Court ruling on the law's constitutionality drives optimism for a revived regional oil industry.
The Saratoga frigate, now the Pennsylvania Nautical School ship, left Philadelphia on a winter voyage to Trinidad Martinique St Thomas and San Juan. Seventy boys aboard include twenty five new recruits. Commander William J. Barnette leads with Lieutenants A T Long and C B Stearns. Ensign Gherardi joins. Return is expected around April 10.
Decatur Tod Jan 15 The Democratic slate in Adams County at a Friday primary nominated Turdge Ris Brwin Moran Audi Rook and Dan B H Er for county offices with Brwin as prosecutor and Rook to sheriff among others.
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