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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
10
Washington scene reports Indiana Democrat Landis blasting Utah and Mormon leaders as polygamy continues to roil the Roberts seat debate. Powers and Snodgrass press expulsion. Landis cites church records and urges exclusion amid public mockery and warnings to polygamists.
Landis protested Roberts admission as he invoked motherhood and the innocents doomed to illegitimacy. The courtroom scene drew a whirlwind of applause as the speech created a sensation.
In Washington on January 24 the Senate considered the urgent deficiency bill with a notice to take it up tomorrow. A resolution by Mr. Alien sought details on customs administration in Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines since the Spanish American War but was objected to and postponed. Another Pettigrew resolution opposed recognizing any nation's right to seize food as contraband and was laid aside. Pettigrew's call for General Bates report on the Sulu treaty was discussed and adopted.
The New State Committee is organized with C. S. Hornley as Chairman and Warren Bigler as Secretary. May 16 and 17 are set for the state convention. Landis and Watson are discussed as potential gubernatorial candidates, with initial moves forming an active campaign network.
Dr. Hurty announces that all boards of health must act without question when informed smallpox exists in their jurisdiction. If a board refuses, the state officer will enforce quarantine against the region and sue for mandamus in the local court.
J. L. Forkner of the National Exchange Bank Anderson and B. Lathem Joseph Linn and Wm Hows of Wabash bought the Godman Brake company plant at Anderson in a receivership sale. The plant will resume operations.
Manila dispatch quotes Senor Mabini urging the United States Congress to hear Filipino desires before deciding on future relations. He proposes a civil commission or Filipino delegates travel to America to explain aims for liberty and self government. Washington officials say the plan is feasible and aligns with administration aims to involve Filipinos in peace terms. Otis reports Panay coast open to trade and several skirmishes yield arms and casualties.
General Otis reports Lieutenant Stockley of the Twenty first infantry missing since the 12th. on recon duty at the Alisay near San Tomas Batangas he was apparently captured. Search continues as of Manila January 24.
Charles E. Hunt, a six year old former clerk at Seibert Good & Co., has not been seen since the first. He boarded at 307 South Calhoun street with Mrs Sites and told her he would seek another job. His father from LaOtto has come to Fort Wayne aiding the search. Clothing remains at the boarding house and no letters have arrived, raising fears of accident or foul play.
Mr and Mrs J P McCague traveled to Fort Wayne to have his injured eye removed to protect his good eye. Dr Frank Broughton joined the care and the operation lasted about twenty minutes and was pronounced a success. He remains in hospital for further treatment and recovery.
B F Williamson a wealthy Wells county farmer near Mt Zion was burned severely when he fell onto a red hot stove. It is believed he either slept or suffered a heart trouble just before the accident.
Indiana and Ohio Traction seeks city franchise in Huntington but faces Chicago and Erie demand to run tracks in a tunnel under the steam line. John D. Olds withdrew his petition after opposing the tunnel plan, signaling possible route via Markle or south Huntington County. Farmers and townsfolk push for the line, while backers scout crossing options for a better path into Huntington. The commission may grant the franchise once a new route is chosen.
William Jennings Bryan rode in a day coach from New York to Stamford arriving at 10 55. A crowd of workers and residents welcomed him at the depot before he spoke for over 45 minutes at the town hall on currency trusts and imperialism.
Danville Indiana January 24 Rev J H Hull celebrated his eighty second birthday born January 18 1818 in Highland county Ohio He moved from Virginia in 1817 and later lost land to an older claimant His ministry began in 1835 Indiana Licenseed at nineteen He served many Indiana towns as pastor and presiding elder over fifteen years His 1684 closing term as pastor in Danville was followed by paralysis and superannuation He has voted straight Republican since its founding and supports expansion A telephone report from Elkhart cites a young woman named McKeefe attempting to pass a check signed by C B McDonald Auburn Seas a as ie the same writer of sha A Se
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