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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
5
Gesare Lombroso the eminent criminologist discusses in the July Forum the question Was Columbus Morally Responsible and concludes he was. The decision will be gratifying to Spaniards troubled by Columbus discoveries.
Indianapolis Mayor Taggart reaffirms decision not to seek another term despite party urging. Fort Wayne politicians claim Mr Scherer will be renominated and elected to a third term or longer, shaping current city leadership dynamics.
Statisticians note six year total gifts and bequests for public and charitable causes at 203.8 million dollars with at least 38 million raised in the most recent year. Foreign critics may cite greed, yet Americans are quick to spend when wealth is pursued.
Father George D. Heidmann a Chicago Catholic priest seen as a congressional candidate is urged by friends to run. He says he would not seek reform but represent all people and deliver what they have been asking for. His parishioners are largely German and highly regard him.
Gen Leonard Wood rejects a $30 000 salary from a Washington street railway firm to return to Santiago de Cuba. He will work against yellow fever, a disease suspected to have appeared during his absence. His choice is praised as noble duty over personal gain.
President Sam of Haiti has sent two agents to the United States to negotiate a loan to ease a heavy debt burden. French and German financial representatives trailed them, hoping to profit from failure. Haiti aims for U S assistance and currency reform to stabilize its system and align with American terms and value.
The Logansport Pharos lauds Governor Roosevelt for admirable character traits including honesty, tax fairness, law enforcement, and accountability. The South Bend Times notes his rising prominence will boost public conscience and demand greater public duty, signaling a new era in the republic. The piece then shifts to Australian federation, urging viewers to recognize its global importance and potential impact.
A call to remain confident in Australia’s future glory and in the new commonwealth, arguing that its people resemble Australians more closely than any other foreigners on earth.
Describes widespread unrest in Spain with prolonged discontent and riots. Warns of a general upheaval before stability returns and notes the risk that Don Carlos could use the disorder to claim the throne.
The four captured Spanish cannon awarded to Indiana include one destined for Fort Wayne. Arrival date is unclear but plans call for a ceremonial reception with a patriotic observance and escorted transfer to a proper resting place.
Some top lawyers interpreting the Collins law say a bicyclist arrested in New York may offer five dollars cash as bail to the arresting officer. The rider might not need to go to the station or court until the hearing date. The rule could benefit officers in some cases.
The Columbia City Post blasts spoilsmen who live off party campaigns as unfit to dictate policy or judge a candidate. It notes the party harbors such individuals in state and nation and predicts that in the coming shake-up some body will be lost.
An Indianapolis Sun opinion endorses W. H. Eichhorn for Indiana governor. The piece lauds his two general assembly terms, calls him a fighter, logical, and effective, and urges the Democratic party not to overlook his potential. It emphasizes his broad party appeal and bright future.
Fort Wayne and Allen county residents back a campaign to honor Gen. Henry W. Lawton with a testimonial. Lion S. Bass post, G. A. R., leads, with support from the department commander. Lawton’s ties to Indiana and his war record cited to spur broad contributions.
Business leader George De Wald, a key figure in Fort Wayne's commercial growth, was laid to rest Friday. Highly respected nationwide, he rose from the bottom to the top through sheer honesty and perseverance, earning his patrons’ personal guarantees and leaving a lasting impact on the city’s economy.
An Italian street musician and others used horn, organ, and band music to drive caterpillars from maple and apple trees. The worms dropped as if stunned, suggesting a nonlethal paralysis effect. The report notes the method may not be harmful and wonders if music could curb other insects, though warns against overstating benefits.
The Kendallville Daily Sun praises the Fort Wayne Sentinel for surpassing six thousand subscribers. It calls the paper a splendid, clean, newsy and reliable publication and a credit to the city.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer brief evokes a lullaby image about the Romanoff era. It recalls the Czarina and Czar, a quiet scene of royalty, a playful nod to a family tableau with a three of a kind reference.
Mrs Minnie Sinclair Lown dies in Van Wert Ohio at age thirty six from typhoid malaria and complications. She was a devout Third Presbyterian member and leaves a husband two brothers and three sisters. Remains brought to her father Thomas Sinclair’s home at 109 West DeWald Street and funeral held Thursday at 3 PM.
Charles L. Heller died in Bushkell Pike county Pennsylvania at age sixty six. He was a brother of Mahlon Heller. Funeral plans not yet announced.
The Spanish minister to Mexico formal disapproval after the Chihuahua brass band helped celebrate Colonel Roosevelt and the rough riders at Las Vegas New Mexico. A Forum article predicts tropical climate science will cool home air and tropical medicine research will fight tropical diseases.
Howard Flaugh infant son of Mr and Mrs John Flaugh died at the family home in Aboite township four miles west of the city from exhaustion. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Indiana public appeals for the Lawton Memorial honoring Major General Henry W. Lawton gain momentum. Sion S. Bass post G A R leads fundraising with $140 already raised, inviting widespread Indiana contributions via The Sentinel and White National Bank as depository.
Mrs Rebecca Young wife of Samuel Young dies at her Lafayette township home at age 74 after more than 50 years as an Allen County resident. She is mother of Robert Young a county jail turnkey. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the residence and burial followed at Zanesville.
Mrs Theresa Kohlman 30 wife of John Kohlman died last Friday at St. Joseph hospital after a critical operation. She resided with her husband and one son at Richardson street and Runnion avenue. The remains were taken to the home of her mother in law Elizabeth Kohlman at 9 Marion street.
Michigan Governor Pingree writes General Alger denying remarks attributed to him in a recent interview. He claims he never said Alger’s claim that Pingree supported President McKinley from start to finish. The issue stirred administration nerves and fueled talk of cabinet tensions.
George Block died at 11 30 PM Saturday at his home 43 Melita Street from paralysis after an initial stroke on Christmas. He was 56, a widower, and survived by six children George Block Jr Mrs Charles Hoke Mrs Emma Hatch and Misses Anna Mary and Louise Block.
The South Bend militia under Adjutant General Gore is mustered with Captain George W. Freyermuth. Frank Powell of Bremen is fatally injured repairing a welt when a windlass fails and bricks crush his skull. Augusta Lisins near Crown Point is killed when horses attached to a mowing machine run away. Louis Van Frank of Bristol shows an old duel pistol of famous use in a past encounter. Frederick P. Mohr and Mrs. Mary Lanefoot of New York wed in Elk Hart after two abortive attempts to find an Episcopalian clergyman. James Hunt of Lagro suffers a severe accident at Red Ridge after dreaming and leaping from a porch, breaking his right leg and both left arm injuries likely lifelong.
Rebecca Young died at her Lafayette township home after a long life as a devoted Christian and pioneer. Born Rebecca Dawes in Columbiana county Ohio on December 12 1824 she was 74. Married June 22 1848 to Samuel Young the couple had nine children Isaac Daniel Samuel Robert John Isabel Jennie and Hattie all but Hattie living. She was a longtime member of the M E church at Monson chapel and esteemed by all.
A sale advertises 35 white pique skirts in plain and trimmed styles with embroidery and insertion. Overskirt effects are shown as options with reduced prices. Leave orders for visiting cards at the front counter, with 100 cards for $1.00.
Four month old Catherine Geistdoeffer died at 9 30 last evening at the Geistdoeffer residence on the Hicksville road from cholera infantum.
James Lenhart 17 of Decatur died suddenly at his aunt’s home near Payne Ohio. Authorities believe an internal rupture from football caused his death after a brief illness that had shown improvement. Survived by parents two brothers and a sister.
The obituary notes Mrs D M Rice of this city will have a funeral in Decatur on Wednesday.
August J Blaising and Magdeline Ruppel Lewis M Lancaster and Emma C Schalck Ernest H Bierbaum and Barbara M Steiger Calvin M Squier and Malinda Sowers Henry Lindemann and Caroline Balske William L Scott and Vinnie Case Charles Seelig and Rosa Hofer Daniel Auer Jr and Tillie Peters Herman Bruns and Elizabeth Neu mann Henry Beyerle and Mamie Beyerle Frank Parker and Mary Block Henry Darby and Daisy A Jackson Edward Warner and Alice Frederick Charles Fahlsing and Martha Woebbeking James Anspaugh and Sarah Friend George V Mong and Mayme Burns
Sherman Holley of Huntington is jailed on charges of criminal assault against the seven year old daughter of Frank Barber. The alleged attack occurred last September when the girl was six. The child recently told her father. the mother is deceased.
The Maumee Steam and Hot Water Heater Co offers hot water heating systems at reasonable figures and carries pipe fittings brass goods and oils. They advertise loans from 500 upward at 4 5 6 percent with prompt money and 100 payments on date of interest. Swayne & Swayne.
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