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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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