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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1899

Page

2

Night Rebel Attack at San Fernando Repulsed by Americans

Rebels tried a dusk assault on the north line at San Fernando but were driven back with minimal losses. An American private of the Seventeenth Regiment killed and four wounded. The Seventeenth, Twelfth, and Iowa regiments held the outposts as rockets signaled a ceasefire after an hour of firing.

Manila San Fernando Seventeenth Regiment Twelfth Iowa United States Hancock Nebraska Regiment Utah Artillery

Competing Views on Philippine War Outlook

New York July 1 two rival military opinions shape the Philippine war outlook. Officials say the rebellion wanes, natives are friendlier, and the campaign may end soon if weather allows. Critics warn raids fuel alienation and the insurgents remain capable and resources intact, risking an indefinite conflict.

New York United States

Christian and Missionary Alliance District Convention at Pine Lake

The Christian and Missionary Alliance of Indiana Michigan and western Kentucky will hold a district convention at Pine Lake Laporte Indiana July 8 to 16. Three daily services will cover Bible studies addresses and sermons with leaders including Rev A Simpson Rev D W Le Lacheur Rev W B Riley Rev W F Mensinger and Rev G N Eldridge. For railroad rates hotel info contact D W Kerr superintendent Fort Wayne branch 273 West DeWald Street.

Christian and Misionary Alliance Indiana Michigan Kentucky Pine Lake Laporte Ind A. Simpson New York D. W. le Lacheur Vaina W. B. Riley Minnesota W. F. Mensinger Chicago G. N. Eldridge Fort Wayne D. W. Kerr West DeWald Street

Jamaica Reciprocity Treaty Signed In Washington

A reciprocity treaty with Jamaica was concluded at the state department in Washington during talks between Commissioner Kasson for the United States and British charge d affaires Mr Tower. The Jamaican treaty goes to Kingston for colonial approval before formal signing.

Washington, D. C Jamaica State Department Kasson United States Tower Kingston

Farmhouse Burned Destroying Rebecca Jackson Residence

Fire destroyed the farmhouse of Mrs Rebecca Jackson two and a half miles west of the city yesterday afternoon. The family was away and the loss is heavy with only 450 dollars in Allen County Farmers Mutual insurance. Origins of the blaze remain unknown.

Rebecca Jackson Allen County Farmers’ Mutual

Meyer and Bro Move to New Quarters at Calhoun Street

William Meyer and Bro occupy new quarters at 84 Calhoun Street, near the old location. The store features a handsome new front and other improvements, making the room one of the handsomest in the area.

Messrs William Meyer & Bro Calhoun Street

Meyer Firm Returns With New Quarters After Removal Sale

The Meyer firm shows a grand re opening with an almost new stock of goods. The south room features men’s neckwear while the north holds an immense hat and cap stock. William and Henry Meyer are praised for their popular leadership and strong public standing.

William and Henry Meyer Meyer Establishment

Health officials plan to file affidavits on milk quality

Drs J E Miller and L Park Drayer of the city health board and Secretary Proegler of the county health board met today. Proeger decided to prosecute sellers of milk under grade or containing chemicals after a consult with Deputy Prosecutor Thomas. Affidavits may not be ready until Monday.

J. E. Miller L. Park Drayer City Board of Health Proegler County Board of Health Proegiler Thomas

Great strike rumored by Amalgamated Association at Homestead

Reports state 50 skilled workers left their posts at Homestead Steel on July 1 as a potential start to a large strike. Mills operated normally and town life remained calm though the move unsettles some unions. No 1892 veterans reportedly support the plan.

Pittsburg Homestead Steel Works

Carnegie Steel reports Mills running full at Homestead

Pittsburg July 1 official Carnegie Steel statement says Homestead mills ran full during the night and morning and no workers left. Several were discharged including a thirteen man committee that met Superintendent Corey. plant to close at noon on Saturday. Amalgamated association plans a mass meeting tonight with VP Benjamin S Davis arriving to manage and prevent further trouble. The company cites labor shortage and strong demand as reasons to avoid shutdown.

Pittsburg Carnegie Steel Company Homestead Steel Works Corey

Well Known Citizen Dead Hon. Orson L Woodruff

Avilla Indiana July 1 Special Hon Orson L Woodruff former Noble County state representative died at his home at 10 this morning after years of frail health Death occurred due to lung trouble He was about sixty and had lived in the county most of his life He was widely known and highly esteemed by the public.

Avilla Ind Orson L. Woodruff Noble County

Mrs Evans Ill in California Health News

Advices from Judge and Mrs C M Dawson in California report Mrs Carey Evans mother of Judge Dawson is very ill. The judge himself is indisposed and there has been no perceptible improvement in his health.

C. M. Dawson California Carey Evans

Maples Man Henry Braun Ill With Bowel Inflammation

Henry Braun of Maples is very ill with inflammation of the bowels. Doubts of his recovery are entertained. He is the brother in law of L. O. Schlaudtoff and a cousin of Mayor Henry P. Scherer.

Henry Braun Mr. Braun Henry P. Scherer

Enlistment Plan Outlines Volunteers for 1916 Army

Washington July 3 The War Department details a volunteer enlistment system under the latest act. Nine regiments totaling 11 044 men are planned with recruiting officers in major cities. Otis expects 30 000 effectives, aided by 17 regular infantry regiments and several volunteer units and batteries for a fall campaign.

Washington War Department United States Department Otis Signal Corps

Conductor Joseph Connor Dislocates Arm on Fort Wayne Run

The Bellevue Gazette reports Conductor Joseph Connor of the Nickle Plate tripped on duty near Fort Wayne Indiana and dislocated his left arm at the elbow. He was aided by a crew member and returned to the caboose for treatment. Doctor Lanterman treated him at home and he will be sidelined for several days.

Joseph Connor Bellevue Gazette Fort Wayne Ind Connor Caboose

Indiana Dental Association Elects Officers in adjournment

Terre Haute June 30. The Indiana Dental Association adjourned after officers were elected and one paper read. President Mason of Fort Wayne and Vice President Hunt of Indianapolis lead a slate that includes secretary Henshaw Middletown and treasurer Mungen Fort Wayne. A new Membership Committee chaired by Jamieson aims to boost statewide dentist participation.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana Dental Association Alexander Jamieson Indianapolis M. A. Mason Fort Wayne G. E. Hunt F. R. Henshaw Middletown W. W. Mungen J. F. Werner Elkort J. RB. Clayton Shelbyville F. RB. Henshaw M. H. Raschig E. E. Pierce Richmond Maurice Albrecht W. H. Chappell Knightstown R. L. Oliver

Local officers named in Indiana notices

Hamilton, Richmond, H. M. Thompson, Greensburg, J. H. Morrison, Connersville. Executive H. C. Kalo, Indianapolis.

Wagon Driver Emerick Hurt When Struck by Car on Spy Run

Sunday evening a Robison park car struck a heavy wagon driven by Emerick on Spy Run avenue. Emerick tried to cross in front of the car, which hit the wagon rear wheel and wrecked it. He was thrown out and suffered a gash on the head and a hand injury, though not serious. The car carried passengers who were frightened. no injuries or damage to the car or occupants occurred.

Robison Park Emerick Spy Run Avenue

Farmers Endorse Summer Institutes Across Allen County

A large turnout from Adams Aboite Jackson Lake Milan Marion Perry Pleasant St. Joseph Washington met in the city hall to plan eight township picnic institutes in August and September with a winter county institute in December. Professor Latta of Purdue urged midsummer gatherings. Each meeting will feature one paper repeated at the county event.

Allen County Noami DeVilbiss Latta Purdue Farmers’ Institute Marion and Pleasant Joint Institute Madison Monroe Aboite Township Jackson Township Adams Township Perry and Eel River Lake St. Joseph Washington County Institute

Gypsy Girl Tricks Farmer Out Of $1.35 On Highway

A traveling gypsy girl dupes a farmer with a stacking coin trick on the Maysville road. He places a dime a quarter and a dollar as instructed, losing $1.35. The scam is reported to authorities. the gypsies are said to be heading east after works in Huntington and Lime City.

Huntington Lime City

Cut and Cleaver Fight at Randall Hospitalizes Two Men

Joe Nolan assistant cook at the Randall is in Hope hospital after a razor cleaver melee with George Green a colored pan carpenter in the Randall kitchen. Both men drank freely and wrestled then Green kicked Nolan and Nolan slashed Green in the head. Green later cut Nolan in the neck and both men fled. Green remains at large while Nolan is under a surgeon’s care.

Joe Nolan Randall Hope Hospital George Green Green Nolan

Dreyfus Arrives at Rennes Under Tight Guard

Captain Alfred Dreyfus lands at Quiberon in the night and is transported to Rennes under heavy guard. A crowd gathers at the station, the escape crowd parts as gendarmes push through, and Mme Dreyfus meets her husband in prison amid an emotional reunion.

Unknown man leaps to death from Brooklin Bridge

An unidentified man about 54 years old and 200 pounds leapt from the Brooklin Bridge center span about 130 feet above water. Two witnesses saw him climb the rail and plunge to the water after several body revolutions. A brown coat and black fedora were found near the spot but gave no clue to his identity. The body has not been recovered.

New York Brooklin Bridge

Suit for $1000 damages filed in superior court

Henry G. Koehlinger sues Olaf N. Guldlin in the superior court for $1000 damages. The complaint states Guldlin driving a horse and buggy struck Koehlinger who was riding a tandem, causing slight injuries and pain.

Henry G. Koehlinger Olaf N. Guldlin

Architect Plans Major Addition to Dr Porter Residence

Architect Kendrick prepares plans for a large addition on West Wayne street to Dr Porters home including dining room reception room kitchen and several other rooms. The project is valued around 2000 dollars and work is set to commence soon.

Kendrick Dr. Porter West Wayne Street

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