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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
12
Senators clash over Pettigrew and Lodge resolutions seeking full information on US actions and insurgent plans in the Philippines. Lodge pushes for year 1898 through detailed disclosures on bombardment plots, anti imperialist circles, and prisoner treatment, with ongoing delays and future consideration.
Secretary of the Navy submits Admiral Dewey's March 31 1898 report from Hong Kong detailing squadron strength at Manila and Spanish defenses. He notes about 15000 Spanish troops across the islands with 5000 rebels near Manila and a fragile hold on the archipelago. The admiral asserts Manila could be taken or blockaded in one day with the squadron in place.
William Crance, once sentenced to life in the penitentiary for the 1879 killing of Jonah Corson at Sheldon, died at the county asylum early last Thursday. Declared insane during confinement, he was paroled by Governor Matthews and lived in the city with relatives while intermittently cared for at the county infirmary.
Advertises home seeking excursions on the Nickel Plate Line to western regions with travel dates January 16 and February 6 1900. Tickets valid for 21 days with a round trip fare of one fare plus 62 00. Additional details promised.
Washington reports the British government sent a partial but satisfactory response to Mr. Choate on the seizure of American flour and goods aboard the Beatrice Mashona and Maria. Britain accepts the contraband rule only for supplies to enemy forces. two ships are deemed noncontraband and may be released. data gathering continues with Lord Pauncefo te present and hopes for fair compensation if due.
Chief Justice Granger of the state supreme court presided before about five thousand attendees. A parade from the state house led by the national guard accompanied the convoy to the Auditorium where Governor Shaw and Lieutenant Governor Milliman delivered addresses.
Washington report details Senator Whiteside's testimony on a libel suit and the 30000 dollars handed to him by the legislative investigating committee. Montana State Treasurer Collins displayed the envelopes with the large bills and identified the money as turned over by Whiteside Clark Myers and McGarr amid a partisan senatorial contest.
Philadelphia January 11 Robert Brown a negro was hanged today at Moyamensing prison for murdering his wife Lucinda a domestic helper. Brown after discharge from the house of correction followed her home and stabbed her as she scrubbed steps in late 1898.
Funeral for Rev. Dr. Edward McGlynn at St Stephen's in New York drew an estimated 40 000 mourners who viewed the face of the dead priest from 5 30 a m to 12 30 p m. A procession of followers formed through Twenty eighth Street as 2 500 sat in pews while 300 police kept order. The sanctuary featured black and white details and floral arrangements including a wreath from the Letter Carriers Union reading Logarth Aroon Our Beloved Priest. Requiem ceremonies began at 9 30 led by Rev. McLaughlin and Rev. O Connor.
Dan Alber the hardware merchant who vanished from Wabash nearly a month ago remains missing with his wife and two children. Relatives know of a $500 mortgage on his home to Franklin Keyes of Wabash dated 1695 with no interest paid since then. Other debts exist, but Alber’s partner firm reports strong business activity, suggesting possible indirect handling of liabilities.
A reader quote claims Dr King’s New Life Pills restored youth vitality after two weeks of nightly use. The missive reflects mid century testimonials praising renewed energy and youthfulness.
London confirms Lord Methuen will be relieved within two weeks and sent to Cape Town before retirement to England. His health and nervous strain are cited as causes, with officials noting unbalanced mind signals and a flood of remarkable campaign messages from Modder river. Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts arrived at Cape Town and are expected to proceed to Modder river.
Knox Indiana January 11 H B Robbins a Knox lawyer who specializes in ditch statutes received a white cap letter threatening a committee and funeral if he meddled in Starke county ditch affairs He represents the Big Yellow river ditch and suspects remonstrators in the dispute may be behind the threat Arrests may follow
In Muncie Indiana on January 11 Republicans for Delaware county fear a new factor Omar Knox a barber of color enters the sheriff race. With about twenty GOP hopefuls the vote may split. Knox claims 650 Black voters and 300 northern voters behind him, reshaping the contest.
The clipping promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia and constipation, Dr. Thomas Electric Oil, Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and bronchitis, and Dean's Ointment for itching piles, claiming harmless relief and home use. It also notes the price of 56 cents at any drug store.
Notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of Mary A Hackett late of Allen County Indiana deceased. Estate described as solvent.
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