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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
4
The Kansas City convention pledges a robust platform opposing trusts, supporting bimetallism, and distinguishing territorial expansion from conquest. It calls for Philippine independence under U S protection and stresses constitutional sovereignty to keep the republic secure.
Dr. Louis Klopsch warns rains will raise famine district mortality fourfold unless thousands of blankets reach India immediately, a supply unlikely. He notes cattle starvation, hindering recovery even with rains. The piece links mob violence against Japanese and Chinese to U S policy, urging defense of Americans abroad and restraint from mobs at home.
Reports show insufficient hospital accommodations in Bloemfontein and Kronstadt as sick numbers exceed capacity. Lord Roberts admits the issue and the British cabinet backs an independent commission to investigate.
Friends in the city were notified of the death of Mrs Martha Millikan at her New Castle home at eighty years old. She was the mother of Frank M. Millikan, a prominent Indiana politician with many connections in Fort Wayne.
The article notes Emperor William’s intent to avenge Minister Von Ketteler’s death and warns that mass killings in Pekin could provoke a cycle of brutal retaliation. It also criticizes Governor Grosvenor for opposing the republican platform, predicting he may drift toward mugwump attitudes.
While Emery Flaugher’s barn burned, two men robbed Silas Jackson’s home nearby grabbing about 800 dollars. Mrs Jackson guarded the money as one thief held her, then the pair fled with a stolen team toward Fort Wayne. Sheriff Melching and officers pursue leads across area.
Wayne waist factory owners lease Randall Hall near the hotel and plan alterations to create about 10 000 square feet of floor space. An extra seventy five workers will be hired and one hundred sixty machines will be in use after the move this month to meet rising demand.
Samuel E. Crafts of Lafayette challenges a Chicago Record claim that Adamo Aleco was the last living witness. He notes two survivors from the Queretaro execution on June 19, 1867 Col J W Younge of Fort Wayne Ind and Col W E Davis of Brownsville Tex both present at the shooting and still living with Younge keeping Mexican era souvenirs
Benoit J. Ellert resigns from Kuhne & Co abstract work after seven years. He will join Court Reporter Homer C. Underwood as assistant and focus on stenographic reporting. Ellert is on vacation and will begin his new duties soon. He is considered competent and popular and expected to succeed.
Colonel H. C. Zollinger received a veteran's jewel Friday night from a New Haven Odd Fellows party visiting the city. The emblem honors twenty five years of service. The event was held at Zollinger's home with ice cream and cake. William Rogers delivered the presentation address.
Rev. J L Leeper pastor of Westminster Presbyterian proposes a new idea for Sabbath schools based on a two year old trip to the Holy Land. He envisions practical lessons drawn from his travels to enrich Sunday instruction for children and families.
The article describes eight items chosen from the Bible reproduced in half tones at 1000 copies each. These will be sent to Sunday schools nationwide as premiums for proficient Sunday school work. The prints are on fine paper with decorative borders and serve as a feasibility test before a larger rollout.
Seven men were injured when a large barn frame collapsed during a Monday afternoon raising at John Smith’s farm opposite the county asylum. Grant Graham suffered a fractured skull and may not survive. Louis Julliard also unconscious after being pinned. The other injured men include Raber, Lichtenberger, WNeireiter, Mather, and Engle, with Jul liard and Graham transported to St. Joe hospital.
Gus Doud fractured his arm after colliding with an ice wagon in the White Fruit alley. Miss Lola Fryer visits end, returning to Avilla Saturday. John Nieman moved from Hope hospital to home. his health improves. Father Koerdt joined in marriage Miss Mary Warzorek and Valentine Kranz at St Peter's church. bride recently arrived from Poland. Adam Kline sustains a painful hand injury leading to blood poisoning but is improving. John Jones of Hastings and Miss Nina Collins wed in Kalamazoo. honeymoon in Fort Wayne with a reception at the groom's parents home. The Reformed Orphan's Home executive board met to plan August 9 anniversary celebrations with larger scale, with excursions from New Bremen and New Knoxville. D Rev Dr Bachmann attended. secretary B E Stern absent due to family illness. Third Presbyterian church board hired Kendrick & Bradley to draft plans for a new church at Taber and Harrison streets. church project cost not stated.
The notice records several couples receiving marriage licenses including William M. Meyers with Esther L. Hudspeth. Valentine Krantz with Mary A. Wierzarck. Vance E. Campbell with Claudie R. Seaman. Charles M. Zickgraf with Grace B. Wilhelm. Albert H. Macbeth with Harriett F. Stemen. Wesley Kniss with Clara J. Whitney. John G. Kintz with Rebecca M. Disler.
In Justice France's court today William Hartman was acquitted of possessing fishing nets unlawfully. The nets were returned to Hartman by Justice France who had them in custody. Fish Commissioner Welty promptly filed two affidavits against Hartman in Huset's court.
A Chicago Times-Herald correspondent accuses a Philadelphia platform committee member of paying 5000 dollars to insert Isthmian for Nicaragua in the interoceanic canal plank. The claim is presented as personal knowledge by the reporter.
Notice to owners of Russell and Co threshing machines. From now on inquiries for repairs and parts should contact Dan Shordon and Co at 61 and 63 East Columbia Street Fort Wayne. They offer repairs and supply new Russell and Co engines and separators with a sample outfit for demonstration.
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