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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
4
The Commons voice doubt as European officials doubt assurances from Pekin. British and American ministers face conflicting accounts of massacres while testing Chinese sincerity. the Chinese army retreats toward Beijing as fate of envoys remains uncertain.
In the Commons today parliamentary secretary Sir William St John Broderick quoted Chinese authorities asserting Pekin legations are unharmed. He contrasted the imperial edict of July 18 with Conger dispatches and noted delays in British telegrams while urging confirmation by Sir Claude MacDonald or other officials.
Eighteen members of the Ninth United States infantry buried near the barracks after a parade with Chaplain Mervine officiating. The casualty roll lists killed and wounded across Companies A through H, plus missing Private Myron C. Miller, followed by marine casualties including sergeants and privates with numerous names.
A detachment of American troops aided by English fusiliers attacked a Chinese force at Tien Tsin to seize a large calibre cannon battery. They charged a substantial fort, faced hot but aimed fire, engaged in hand to hand fighting, and drove the Chinese from the fort, reportedly seizing control of the position.
A British steamer captain reports a Chinaman claiming to be a foreign servant escaped Pekin on the 12th the date the British legation was destroyed and missionaries butchered. The Shang Yuen Shi Ki governor confirms ministers are safe and says China plans their rescue and protection based on Pekin information.
A severe storm in Ironton Ohio on July 23 brought wind rain and hail that destroyed Shanner Cohen Goodman’s planing mill damaged Belfont company’s brick warehouse unroofed the Enterprise planing mill uprooted shade trees flooded lowland homes and felled trees with lightning strikes.
The Aggregate Amount Secured by the Young Man Will Exceed 2500 Dollars and he has left the city. Fort Wayne men including Martin Schramm Peter Noll and M G Noll allege they signed notes drawn by Ellert and later replaced or torn up by him. Sixteen notes total over 2500 dollars. Ellert reportedly fled to Chicago after attempts to settle failed. Ellert was a known stenographer and military figure with many local acquaintances.
About twenty Indiana Republican Editorial Association members led by Wallace B. Campbell visited National Chairman Hanna in Cleveland after their Put-in-Bay convention. Assistant Adjutant General Schwan, fresh from the Philippines, met Hanna and later plans a stay at Elberon New Jersey while likely visiting New York headquarters.
General De Wet again cuts railway and telegraph lines near Honingspruit Pretoria communications severed. The raid reports 100 Highlanders captured and a supply train seized as Boer forces press toward Roode Vaal and Palmstontien with wide troop movements.
A mob of about 100 attacked the Huntsville jail to secure the release of Elijah Clark a Black man charged with assaulting a 13 year old white girl. Guards repelled the mob during two assaults one dynamite blast caused damage. Governor Johnson directed Judge Speake to empanel a jury and try Clark at once and the mob promised to stay quiet if justice is swift.
Calvary United Brethren Church marked a memorable day with three accessions and six baptisms during morning services. In the afternoon about seventy members traveled to the St Marys River near town where eight more were immersed by baptism.
In a quiet Sunday ceremony at 7 30 a m at the Wayne Street M E Church Fort Wayne residents Mr Edwin M Hayden and Miss Mary Eby united in marriage with Rev William D Parr officiating They will return to Fort Wayne after a brief stay in the north
Otis Uran a machinist at Meyer Cycle company lost the first joint of a finger on his right hand at noon Monday after catching it between a bicycle chain and sprocket wheel.
The Bourbon Mirror reports George Baugher and his son Walter have sold their vaporized gasoline automobile patents to four men from Fort Wayne and Chicago. They will form a company to manufacture the vehicles in this city.
Partial OCR item notes Heath's resignation in Washington on July 23 with later details cut off. The fragment mentions a resignation by a person named Heath and an unclear connection to events in Washington.
Dayton Ohio reports a home announcement that a local resident is likely to be named bishop of Fort Wayne. Rev Father Neville announced the possibility at a special service in the absence of Dr Kemper, with no formal confirmation yet received.
Col. W. T. Durbin the Republican gubernatorial nominee will arrive in Fort Wayne Friday for talks with local leaders and later address county committeemen at the new YMCA headquarters.
Fort Wayne lodge No. 14 I C O F will award veteran jewels to eleven members who joined before 1869. A detailed program and memorable evening are planned by the committee, promising a splendid time for Odd Fellows.
Rome City cottagers hold mass meeting to arrange Venice night events for Friday August 17 at Island Park. Judge Vesey chairs. committees on railroads and music, fireworks, and illumination named. Ed Gilmartin elected grand admiral. Parade starts 9 p m with lake craft, fireworks and bands promised. program to be expanded.
Fort Wayne building and loan associations announce a reduction in stock dividends from 6 to 5 percent. The move reflects lower prevailing interest rates in commercial circles.
The verse proclaims Cuba's emancipation from Spain and the triumph of liberty, praising America for guiding the war and the resulting peace. It frames the conflict as just, honoring the flag and Cuba's hopeful skies now bright with freedom.
Four marriage licenses appear: Roy B. Cameron Jr and Myrtle Crance. Edward N. Call and Pearl M. Miller. Patrick J. Cullen and Grace M. Patterson. The text also includes a partial fragment likely referring to another name.
Washington dispatch reports Prince Tuan wires that an officer of the tsung li yamen saw all the ministers on the 18th, none injured and no attack then. Wu cannot confirm Shanghai cables and doubts any minister’s tie to the boxers while seeking concrete Conger replies.
Washington officials discuss the Con Ger message amid widespread doubt abroad. Secretary Hay holds meetings with the Chinese minister and weighs the authenticity of the dispatch while deliberating mediation options and the U S response to Beijing.
Chinese imperial decree issued after the Taku fort clash directs viceroys and governors to protect foreign merchants and missionaries in open ports and to investigate all claims arising from the attack, excluding those tied to the Tianjin assault, while calling for swift punishment of murderers and restoration of order.
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