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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
8
Washington reports from Shanghai indicate the Shang Tung governor says legations stand on July 5 and outlaws disperse. refugees reach Taku. Russians and Japanese move toward China as allies aim to seize the native city and halt bombardment.
Chinese sources report that foreigners have taken possession of a prince’s palace opposite the British legation in Tien Tsin, with native Christians installed inside.
London reports Chinese officials say the dowager empress, once deemed dead or mad, has regained control on June 30. Shanghai dispatches note protection of legations and shortages claimed, with Prince Ching revictualling andalsoweapons in place as Japan eyes Pekin this week with 20 000 troops plus international forces ready. German ships Bussard Gier and Seadler ordered to China.
Che Foo reports refugees arriving in New York that Chinese forces renewed bombardment of the foreign quarters last Tuesday. Non-combatants were ordered to evacuate and, despite no civilian casualties, many remarkable escapes are noted as British and Russian troops attempted to silence the guns but withdrew without success.
Horace Herzfelder of Vienna arrives in San Francisco after a ten week China tour. He says 180 Europeans and 60,000 to 80,000 Chinese Catholics live in Pekin. He notes four Chinese Catholic churches and warns Japanese troops may stay after aiding suppression.
London dispatch says Chinese legation learns of Pekin events through indirect channels. Officials blame Prince Tuan for current trouble while stating the government dowager empress and Chinese people oppose the borers and expect Prince Ching to protect them. They deny massacres and favor international reinforcements for a strong government.
In the men's ward a patient was placed in a tub and, after hot water was started, the attendant left the room. He did not return for a time and the patient suffered fatal burns.
Rev Gustave Schwedes of Bethlehem Pennsylvania cannot fill the St. John s Reformed pulpit next Sunday due to his sister s illness in Terre Haute. He is the brother of Mrs J N Bosch.
George B. Gross, formerly district agent in Fort Wayne, will move to Salt Lake City to run the company's Utah operations. The state office will be set up in the capital with additional offices in major cities soon. He plans to leave his family in Fort Wayne until September when Mrs. Gross will join him in the west.
Albert Laramore's son Fred Laramore aged thirteen from Lake township disappeared from his home more than a week ago. Friends fear for his safety as some belongings are missing. Parents remain hopeful he will be heard from. subscription urged for The Sentinel.
Unbleached and bleached muslin and sheeting prices listed by yard and quality. Various counts show wide ranges from 4 lgc to 1212c, with housekeeping goods, ticking, damask, table linen, dimity, pique, seersucker, and zephyr ginghams noted. Percales offer 7c to 11c, with associated values for 36 inch fabrics.
Sale catalog lists lace curtains at various deep discounts with price comparisons. Includes undergarments, carpets, rugs, parasols, prints, shirting fabrics, toweling, ladies wrappers, apron ginghams, canton flannel, and towels all offered at reduced sale prices.
Fifth annual Farmers picnic and institute for Washington and St. Joe townships will take place at Colonia on St. Joe road near the state school. The program includes music by the state band, talks on farming topics, a Purdue short course overview, a basket dinner, and a dairy cow judging exhibit featuring ten noted cows.
Millinery displays stylish trimmed hats priced at 75c 98c 150 198 each with bold sale emphasis.
The joint will of Arthur M and Mary V Taylor and the separate will of Mary V Taylor were filed for probate. The estate includes cash notes some real and personal property worth several thousand dollars. Beneficiaries listed include George K Taylor Charles K Taylor and their wives Allan and Josephine Dougall.
Edward Rekers and Miss Anna Gilligan were married at 7 o’clock this morning at St. Patrick’s church officiated by Rev Father Delaney. Rekers is a frescoer for Q J Rover and the couple will reside on West Washington street with many city friends.
Born to Mr and Mrs John Wensler of Barr and Wayne streets a son. Mrs Charles Poole and daughter Edythe returned to their farm home near Woodburn after a visit.
The notice highlights refined colorings and upscale craft quality. It emphasizes elegance and exclusivity, suggesting luxury appeal and superior standards for discerning buyers.
The item mentions Bertha Byanskie and her brothers Joseph and Leo returning home from a visit with grandparents in Garrett. It notes a Cedillac visit and says a German Tutheray fire insurance work on a building is advancing to be ready for the fall crop. A peddler Fred Waif and his two daughters drove to Goshen on Saturday as horses spooked near a train.
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