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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1900

Page

5

E A K Hackett Ad For Subscriptions In Advance

An early 20th century ad notes subscription payments due at year end for E A K Hackett. The proprietor is listed with a price of one dollar and the ad appears in a small newspaper snippet.

Towne and Indiana Domination Stirring West Dem Showing

July 18 1900 report notes Towne may join regular democracy and a large westward demonstration may form in Indianapolis central to five states. Coler of New York backs Hill in the Croker feud while Hanna’s Indiana outreach and Heath New and New York figures shape the national committee. Durbin meets Hanna in Cleveland outlining Indiana political leverage.

Indianapolis West Hoosier Indiana Hanna Perry Heath Harry & New Perry S. Heath Post Office Department Harry New Durbin Cleveland

Mr Bryan Urges Independent Voting And Duty At Polls

The article reflects on Mr Bryan's Lincoln speech urging independent thinking and careful voting in all elections. It warns that party loyalty blinds citizens to issues, urges voters to evaluate questions and cast ballots as if their vote determined the outcome, and emphasizes duty over mere party lines.

Bryan Lincoln

Unheeded Warning on China Conflict Echoes Past Lessons

A native correspondent warned two months earlier of a conspiracy to expel foreigners from China and seize leased territory, naming empress dowager and leaders. The piece concludes that disbelief, racial bias, and diplomatic arrogance blocked heed, urging attention to native opinion in Asiatic affairs.

North China Herald China Tuan Li-Ping-Leng Pekin

Abolition of Sweatshops by New York Manufacturer

A leading New York clothing maker plans to end sweatshop conditions by building a near Elizabeth New Jersey village for six hundred workers. Two modern factories will employ residents who may buy homes, with schools, kindergarten and training in cooking sewing agriculture and manual skills. The project echoes Pullman but aims to avoid its flaws and seeks humanitarian and economic gains. The owner hopes the plan will succeed and set a model for others.

New York Elizabeth N. J Pullman

Burdened One Seeks Best Sweat Shop Workers for Village

He aims to gather intelligent workers into his village to embrace country life and cooperate to build a model community. A key feature is offering villagers the chance to own their houses, reducing dependence on the employer for shelter.

McKinleys acceptance address signals imperial policy

The address asserts American sovereignty over the Philippines and Puerto Rico with a promise of a just and generous government and broad participation by locals. It hints at extra constitutional powers for Congress to govern new territories and raises questions about possible imperial aims and eventual statehood prospects. The stance will shape campaign debates and Republican rhetoric.

McKinley Spain Philippines Congress United States Porto Rico New Mexico

Godkin on the issues and vote in a crisis

E. Lawrence Godkin, former editor of the New York Post, writes in the New York Journal that illness leaves him unable to guide voters. He expresses a strong prejudice against McKinley, views Bryan as medicine with pain, and notes he would mockingly favor McKinley less if he could vote.

E. Lawrence Godkin New York Post William McKinley Bryan Godkin MacKinley W.dd. Bynum E. L. Godkin William Jennings Bryan

Pekin Tragedy Rumors Describe Foreigners Slaughter

The account details the massacre of foreigners in Pekin amid legation sieges and brutal killings. It notes the legations were breached by artillery and that the Russian minister and wife were among the victims. It mentions world powers watching and the failed relief efforts near Tien Tsin.

Pekin Christendom M. de Giers China Japan Tien Tsin

Fort Wayne to Host Sixteenth National Encampment

The Sixteenth National Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion will be held in Fort Wayne from September 11 to 14. Finance and local merchants mobilize funds to welcome veterans and thousands of visitors. Notable figures including McKinley and Bryan may attend, with favorable railroad rates aiding attendance.

Union Veteran Legion of the United States Fort Wayne General Committee Commercial Club the Legion President McKinley Admiral Dewey Miles William J. Bryan Adlai Stevenson Theodore Roosevelt Joe’ Wheeler Finance Committee

G A R Post Receives Gavel Flag and Portrait Gifts

Lawton post No. 590 Fort Wayne honors its new G A R organization with three prized gifts. A portrait of Gen Henry W Lawton from his widow, a wool bunting flag on a mounted staff, and a gavel carved from Gen William Henry Harrison’s Fort Meigs apple tree wood are presented and placed in the post rooms.

Lawton Post Fort Wayne William Henry Harrison Fort Meigs Ohio Durfee

Bryan Misses Visitors After Nomination in Lincoln

In Lincoln Nebraska on July 16 William J. Bryan spent the day with family attending church and the funeral of Deputy Auditor of State C C Pool a longtime friend. He toured a thirty acre tract he owns where he plans to build a future home and faced a rainstorm that kept people indoors. Bryan plans to continue campaign work from Lincoln with no announced departure date for Indianapolis or travel.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan C. C. Pool Pool Mr. Bryan Bryan Indianapolis

Man Killed by Nickel Plate Train in Fostoria

John Fisher, a laborer in poor health recently released from a Cincinnati hospital, was struck by Nickel Plate train No. 5 in Fostoria Ohio. He stepped from one track to let a freight pass and did not see the passenger train behind him. He died at 5 o'clock this morning. Fisher had no relatives likely to claim him and will be buried by Fostoria officials.

John Fisher Fostoria Ohio Fisher Cincinnati

Funeral services for N B Rowe and near deal fail

Funeral services were held Monday at the Washington boulevard residence for N B Rowe. A telegram from Muncie said Rowe was to close a deal for a large ice cream plant in Normal City, having secured ground control and preliminaries. signing was to occur Saturday.

N. B. Rowe Washington Boulevard Muncie Rowe Normal City

Unclear UNCLE SAM STAMPS case notes and robbery link

Michael Meyers of Jackson township identified as owner of items found with Roy McNeal who allegedly robbed someone. The items include a watch revolver coat and key. The in town Monday identification links the property to Meyers in a local robbery case.

Michael Meyers Jackson Township Roy McNeal Bredl

Rurode Dry Goods Co Boston Store Sale Items

The Rurode Dry Goods Co The Boston Store advertises a selection of linens and fabrics with marked discounts including 4c dark Print 5c, 41sec Apron Gingham 6c, Unbleached Muslin 5c to 6c, Unbleached Sheeting 9-4 and 9-9 at 12c to 15c, Bleached Sheeting 9-4 at 15c, Percale 9c to 15c, Ticking 6 9c to 12 14c, Table Damask 23c to 28c, Bed Spreads 69c to $1.25, and Unbleached Canton Flannel at 41c.

Brudi Admits Robbery But Claims Unknowing Entry

The defendant Mr Brudi admits committing a robbery but states he did not know whose house he entered. The case centers on unclear target ownership and intent, with officials outlining charges and potential penalties.

Mr. Brudi

Mount Carmel Chosen for Utility Paper Plant in Illinois Town

Fort Wayne owned Utility Paper company selects Mount Carmel Illinois as site for a new factory after Hartford City fire. Stockholders met in Mount Carmel with plans to move machinery and begin construction immediately. Town of 4000 will provide 30 acres near city park with tax exemptions and fuel concessions.

Mount Carmel, TH Utility Paper Company Fort Wayne Mount Carmel Vincennes Wabash River Hartford City

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