Alaska Boundary Crisis Deepens in London Talks
Washington reports the Alaskan boundary modus vivendi talks with Lord Salisbury and Ambassador Choate have stalled. US concessions are exhausted and a Quebec high joint commission reconvention is not yet planned. Meanwhile Old Methodist college plans a new dismantling contract and land extension to create building lots near Garden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Lord Salisbury
Ambassador Choate
Atlin
British Columbia
State Department
United States
High Joint Commission
Quebec
Old Methodist College
Messrs
George Pixley
D. N. Foster
George C. Bell
C. S. Bush
W. E. Mossman
O. E
W. H. Fleming
Zollars
T. C. Reid
Messrs. Fleming
Garden Street
College
Wayne Street
Commissions Sought for Volunteers in Philippine Army
President faces flood of applications as about 10 000 volunteers are to be mustered for the Philippines. Calls from Congressmen push applicants, with preference to Spanish American War veterans and select regular officers to bolster regiments. The exact number of commissions remains guarded to avoid a scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Corbin
Wood returns to Cuba for future plans after Washington talks
General Leonard Wood visits Washington at the War Department to confer with the president and secretary of war about the situation in the islands and his future plans. He expects to depart for Santiago soon and declines an offer to head the Washington Traction and Electric Company, opting to remain in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonard Wood
War Department
General Wood
Santiago
Washington Traction and Electric Company
Fort Wayne Man Sheds Coat in Heat at Peru Stop
A. P. Stanley of Bash Packing Co. Fort Wayne spent hours in Peru in shirt sleeves after his coat was put in a safe by Miller at a meat market. He planned to go to Legationport but train time forced him to decide whether to buy a new coat or wait, drawing a curious reaction from Groundy Willer and John Parcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Fort Ssayne
A. P. Stanley
Bash Packing Company
Fort Wayne
Stanley
Suit for Heavy Damages Against Pennsylvania Company
William L. Benedict, once a conductor for the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railway, sues the Pennsylvania company for 10000 damages claiming he was discharged without cause and later blocked from new employment after the railroad provided reasons to others. The suit, filed by L M Ninde Sons and R B Dreibilbiss, is Allen county’s first blacklist action and awaits a court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Ninde
Allen County
Gen Otis Hopeful About Ending War Soon
Gen Harrison Grey Otis of Los Angeles arrived in Chicago en route to Washington after serving with the Eighth army corps at Manila. He stayed at the Palmer house and will muster out of volunteer service. Otis expressed optimism that with more troops, the war could end before the next rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harrison Grey Otis
Los Angeles
Cal
Eighth Army Corps
Manila
Washington
Palmer House
Otis
Philippines
Fort Wayne Inventor Selden Develops New Water Tube Boiler
Fleming J. Selden of the Selden Litot company, plumbers' supplies dealers on East Columbia, has perfected an improved water tube boiler with valuable novel features. Chapin & Co. are securing a patent for Mr. Selden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming J. Selden
Fort Wayne
Mr. Selden
Selden-Litot Company
East Columbia
Chapin & Ny
Four Large Judgments Awarded in Retter v Winde Case
Judge Hefith granted four major judgments in the case of Retter v Winde et al. The defendants include Wary Nden who received 764.76, Barrier on figment awarded 2,754.78, John C. Pfeiffer awarded 2,823.00, and Peiffer received 1,747.46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hefith
wAday
Grant
B. F
Retter Ve. L
M. Winde
Nden
Barrier
John C. Pfeiffer
Peiffer
Farm sale near Piqua fetches $3000 at auction
The Louis Foellinger farm of fifty acres, two acres on the Piqua side, south of the city, was sold for $3,000 through Merthan B A Letina Gerke acting as agency for the frit action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Foellinger
Merthan
B.A
Letina Gerke
Deadly Diseases Address to the Public Concerning Tuberculosis
A public notice warns residents about tuberculosis and smallpox risks. It outlines symptoms, transmission, and the need for vaccination and early medical consultation. Officials urge vigilance and report suspected cases to local health authorities.
Ruleful measures to halt spread of diseases in Indiana
At the Indiana State Medical Society fiftyith annual meeting a committee was formed to draft a public address on preventing tuberculosis and small pox. The address outlines germ theory, infection paths, preventive vaccination, and public health duties to reduce disease through rational life factors and sanitary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Medical Society
Murty
State Board of Health
State Association
C. A. Daugherty
South Bend
George Knapp
Vincennes
Theodore Potter
State Medical Society Urges Public to Embrace Vaccination
The society argues that disease-preventing and life-saving vaccination outweigh risks. It invites public confidence in smallpox prevention and urges continued vigilance in implementing vaccination.
Five Men Drowned In Mississippi River Accident
Five government river improvement laborers drowned when their skiff overturned a mile above Clarkesville Missouri on June 29. The victims were Wm Hodge Henry Howland Dr W Phillips Arnold Phillips and W J Jamison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkesville
Mississippi River
Wm. Hodge
Henry Howland
W. Phillips
Arnold Phillips
W. J. Jamison
Miss Mayhew Resigns as Hope Hospital Matron
Miss N A Mayhew tendered resignation to the Hope Hospital board announcing retirement August 1. She has served eight to ten years, rising from nurse to matron after Mrs Smith. Trustees have not acted and no successor is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Mayhew
Hope Hospital
Miss Mayhew
Smith
Mayhew
Death Claims Fort Wayne Merchant George DeWald
Prominent Fort Wayne businessman George DeWald died suddenly from a hemorrhage of the lungs last Tuesday night at his home in DeWald square. Born May 14 1831 in Darmstadt Germany he rose from a shop clerk to sole owner of DeWald & Co respected for integrity and generosity. Surviving are his wife five children and a stepdaughter with funeral services held at his residence and St Patrick's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
George DeWald
DeWald Square
J. E. Miller
Mr. DeWald
Robison Park
St. Patrick's Church
Father Delaney
DeWald
Darmstadt
Germany
America
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
George DeWad & Co
Townley, DeWald & Bond
Townley
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Indiana
Robert W. T
James McDonald
Chicago
H. J. Beuret
Elizabeth M
George L. DeWald
John Mohr
DeWald Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Concordia College Sixty-First Commencement
The sixtieth annual Concordia college commencement was held last Tuesday in the decorated chapel. The program featured musical numbers and addresses with salutation by Rev. Spannuth and valedictory by W. Werling of New Haven. Twenty-five graduates received diplomas presented by Director Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia College
Do. Spannuth
W. Werling
New Haven
Werling
Smith
Issuing New Licenses In July For Various Taxes
Deputy Collector Martin s office in the government building issues licenses to replace expiring ones due July 1st covering liquor dealers pool and billiard tables cigar and tobacco dealers banks brokers and more in the fifth division of the sixth revenue district. Officials say 50 percent penalty may be added for late payment this year after July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
McGoogan
Pt Weate
State Medical Board Registration Notice
State Medical Board warns public about registration expiration and renewal requirements. The notice lists steps for physicians to update credentials and avoid disciplinary actions while outlining deadlines and contact information.
Hurst Files Answer in Involuntary Bankruptcy Case
Albert K. Hurst through Barrett Morris filed in U S court his answer to Isaiah Josephi and others petition. He admits a general assignment for creditors to trustee Benjamin Rothschild and denies fraud charges while urging the court to determine amounts owed and seeking proper relief. The answer moves to Judge Baker for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert K. Hurst
Barrett & Morris
United States
Isaiah Josephi
Mr. Hurst
Benjamin Rothschild
Hurst
Rothschild
Indiana
Baker
United States Court At
Indianapolis
Dentists Not Disciplined By Indiana Association Action
Terre Haute June 29 The Indiana Dental Association debated ethics violations by delegates who paid for pictures of themselves to appear in the Terre Haute Gazette and circulated the matter to members. A constitutional amendment may bar paid publicity by members. Today's program included clinics and exhibits by Drs Ames English Cravens Redman and others on orthodontia pyorrhea X-ray work and porcelain staining among Indianapolis Warsaw Chicago and Evansville practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Dental Association
Code of Ethics
W. V. B. Ames
Chicago
J. D. English
Worthington
J. E. Cravens
Indianapolis
C. E. Redman
Peru
A. M. Markle
A. Goodwin
Warsaw
J. Q. Bryan
Indiana Dental College
University of Indianapolis
R. I. Blakeman
N. M. Haas
Evansville
G. E. Hunt
M. F. Ault
Mrs G Ulmer to travel to Europe with sisters in August
Mrs. G Ulmer and her sister along with Miss Minnie LaFrance plan a trip to Europe around the first of August. The trio will depart for the continent, marking an early late summer journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ulmer
Minnie LaFrance
Europe
Cuban Outlawry and Robbery Stir Guanajay District
Havana reports Major Jose Acosta of the Cuban army implicated in the Mariel safe robbery. Acosta fled but was captured near Guanajay, confessing a 29‑member party including Carillo Dolz as the new Guanajay rural police chief. Other notes mention armed raids near Cayajabos, fishermen forced to surrender, andUS cavalry aiding the search. Fifty-nine Cuban soldiers were paid at Cienfuegos.
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Havana
Guanajay
Jose Acosta
Maruel
Acosta
Carillo Dolz
Mavies
Major Bulnes
San Francisco
Cayajabos
Puerto Padre
Cienfugoes
Knight v Fort Wayne Electric reversed by judge ruling
Judge Baker reverses Referee Chapin in the Knight versus Fort Wayne Electric case. Knight sought about 37000 dollars and a lien on Worthington Indiana plant. trustee Worden appealed. Petition for review of referee findings is overruled and Knight’s claim dismissed with leave to file proof of debt as a general creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
Charles S Knight
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Baker
Mr. Knight
Worthington
Ind
Worden
C. S Knight
Jeave
Fish Law Expiration Opens Rivers to Angling Statewide
The old fish law ends today allowing hook and line fishing across all state rivers and streams. Infractions were common in some areas yet spring fishing numbers dwindle overall. Riverbank scenes of men and boys watching the banks return as fishing resumes and likely boosts the spawning season yield.
Squire France Settles First Docket Fees Under New Law
Squire H F France on Friday morning turned over to Township Trustee Schmetzer 22 dollars, the first docket fees collected under a new law imposing 25 and 50 cent charges for township purposes per case tried. He also turned over 153 dollars to County Treasurer Hunter, the fines collected in the first six months of 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire H. F. France
Schmetzer
Justice France
Squire
Hunter
Baker seeks divorce from Charlies H. Baker
Through her attorney H. I. Smith Anne J. Baker has filed in superior court for a divorce from Charlies H. Baker. Mr Smith holds the complaint and The Sentinel did not learn the specific allegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Smith
Anne.j. J. Baker
Superior Court
Charlies H. Baker
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Chamberlain and Choate
Cuba
Dicate
W. L. Benedict
SUES
Pennsyl
Vania Company
Gen. H. G. Otis
Geo
Concordia Commencement
State Medical Board
Mariel
Guanajay PO
Lice
France
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