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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
3
At noon in Muskegon Michigan Mayor James Balbirnie was shot by John F Tayer a former city poor director who had been ousted. Balbirnie died after fleeing upstairs and Tayer then killed himself by carbolic acid. The motive was the denied reappointment.
Washington report on the Berlin tuberculosis congress highlights Dr Behring's serum research as potentially revolutionary for consuming mortality. Navy surgeon J C Boyd, a U S delegate, notes serum progress, consumptive sanatoria, and a planned Southwest high dry ranch for merchant marines to aid invalids.
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman Gage says high foreign rates and strong U S prices drive gold exports but will reverse with a favorable trade balance. He predicts McKinley Hobart 1900 ticket, expects trusts to become a political issue, and cites a year end 1900 deficit under $50 million.
Seattle July 3 news reports Folger party members believed to be safe after an incident, with details unclear. Authorities have not released full statements, and observers await official confirmation from local officials.
George Durfee, traveling salesman for Mooreling Bros. & Millard, bought the residence at 500 South Calhoun Street from Samuel Wiest for $4,500 cash. The home is described as one of the south side's finest with attractive premises and modern conveniences. the Durfees plan to move in about August 1.
Mrs J J Andre of New Haven and Mrs T Nelson of this city were guests of friends in Delphos over the Fourth of July.
Reports from Manila describe a 250-strong bolo armed rebel attack on a departing California regiment at a Negros post. One soldier was killed and another wounded before Filipino forces repelled the assault. The Sherman will ferry the California troops to Manila and then to San Francisco while the Grant sails with the Colorado regiment.
The 1899 resolution directed by the conference chairman ex-Governor Stone to Senator J. E. Jones is discussed as the acting secretary calls the committee together. The Democratic National Committee will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. Thursday July 20 in the Sherman House ladies' ordinary in Chicago and invites attendance.
Ross Rodabaugh and Joseph Con rad were fined by Justice France for provoking Isaac Levene. Gus Ladi was acquitted of the same offense. A case of provoke in Justice Huser's court was discharged as evidence was not conclusive.
Maitres Laborie and Demange, Dreyfus's lawyers, visited him in the military prison at Rennes. They described a touching embrace with Dreyfus, noted his improved health, and reviewed events since his Devil's Island exile. Demange thanked Dreyfus, and Laborie expressed gratitude for his advocacy.
Prof. J G Schurman of the U S advisory commission for the Philippines returned to Manila after a three weeks tour of the southern islands. He found intelligent citizens seeking an American protectorate while masses await resolution of the war in Luzon. He noted desire for peace food and prosperity and reported sincerity in preferring neutrality among Cebu Santo Nicolas towns. The sultan of Sulu voiced peace and coexistence and the commissioner observed British North Borneo governance as a reference for local development and diplomacy.
Mrs. John Kintz found a pocketbook on New Haven Avenue containing 160 dollars in tens and twenties receipts and a note to Barney Wagman. Henry Wagman reported a 400 dollar theft from his home last week and says 245 dollars remain missing. Sheriff Melching vows to unravel the peculiar case.
Acting Secretary J G Johnson under Former Governor Stone issues call for a July 20 meeting at the Sherman House Chicago. The mailed circular recalls a May 25 1899 informal conference where a unanimous resolution urged formal session to discuss party organization and pending matters.
The article highlights Robert Klaehn’s new $3 500 funeral car from James Cunningham Son Co Rochester claiming it as among the costliest hearses, with mosque top carved columns and mahogany mound. Klaehn, veteran undertaker licensed to ship contagious cases, runs a growing business at 39 West Main Street and plans an under taker’s first call wagon. Police in Kosciusko county arrest Edward Hershberger for Canada thistle violation with fines totaling 15 25.
Iowa organizers arrive in Indiana to unite commercial travelers against trusts and press Attorney General Griggs to act. The plan aims to force action and potentially nudge the 1900 Republican nominee from renomination, with 50 000 members sought and secrecy to avoid trust retaliation. Local Iowa clubs already have 700 members. Chicago and Illinois branches join, expanding to a dozen states within a month.
Nickel Plate road schedules its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on August 15. Tickets are valid for fifteen days returning with options to Toronto for 1.00 extra and to the Thousands Islands for 6.50 extra. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake allowed without charge. Sleeping car reservations urged. Tickets valid on the trio of fast express trains. Inquiries via agents.
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