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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
4
In a July 26 1899 issue editorials question Secretary of War Alger stance on Philippines policy and criticize press censorship under General Otis. They lament brutal Kentucky feuds and applaud China Japan treaty effects, while recounting bank cashier Valentine’s six year prison sentence for theft and warning against risky fortunes.
A squabble over Governor Pingree backing Secretary Alger stirs partisan tensions in Michigan and possibly beyond. The fallout is expected to intensify as Alger contemplates resignation, with observers noting the alliance may have driven a wedge in the administration.
Hon Will Cumback urges Indianapolis Journal readers to demand full examination of county officers books and methods whenever suspicions arise. He argues party ties cannot shield dishonesty and compares public scrutiny to private employment oversight to reduce defalcations and embezzlements and blame public indifference.
Originators of the boom for Judge Van Wyck refuse to yield amid Hogey’s pressure. Two hundred thousand copies of the anti trust speech from the Democratic club banquet will be distributed throughout the south, likely followed by pamphlets detailing who Judge Van Wyck is.
The young Vanderbilt after marrying Miss Fair has faced a string of incidents during his honeymoon. He escaped a hotel fire, was bitten by a Newfoundland dog and paid 1000 dollars for a bite to another hotel porter. A yacht race altercation with Cornelius Vanderbilt, a car tumble, and paparazzi at Newport followed, mainly in sports and not flattering to his reputation.
The Chicago Times-Herald notes the Christian pulpit’s charitable response to Ingersoll, contrasting his legacy with the church’s centuries of mercy. It questions the fruits of his teaching and life, citing Dr. Holmes on faith and enthusiasm as the measure of a life worth watching. No hospital, shelter, or temple bears his name.
The article lauds Russia's progressive actions from serf emancipation to grand projects like the Trans-Caspian and Trans-Siberian railways and peace efforts at The Hague. It notes the planned switch from Julian to Gregorian calendar by 1901, forecasting social, business, and religious disruptions but framing the czar's aim as keeping Russia at the forefront of global advancement.
The resignation of Secretary of War Alger shocks the public and cabinet, amid long criticism from rivals and press. His partners vow a forthcoming statement defending his record, while aides cite a political rift over a pact with Pingree as a key cause of retirement.
The text denounces General Otis for suppressing facts about his campaign in Manila and accuses him of mixing prophecies and party politics with his duties. It praises troops as brave and persistent but questions leadership and candor in reporting results.
The passage argues against keeping a commander of insufficient caliber in charge in the Philippines, urging transfer to Alger’s successor who would lead about 75,000 troops. It notes the broad duties across Cuba, Porto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines, including garrison and combat, civil administration, diplomacy, logistics, and medical care for an army spanning 168 degrees of longitude and 67 degrees of latitude.
In the Canadian house Laurier argues the Alaska boundary dispute is unsalvageable by compromise and must be settled by arbitration or war. He notes historical claims, maps, and the pan handle debate, suggesting arbitration but warning no clear arbitrator agreement exists. The piece critiques Canadian motives and Britain’s role, hinting at political bargaining and possible concessions with Britain and Nicaragua canal considerations.
Miss Christina Brown McKay of this city died at her niece s home in Duluth Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon after a months illness She traveled north with her niece Nellie McKay seeking health improvement Born in Oxford County Ontario she moved to the United States years ago and lived with J M McKay of Lake Avenue She leaves sisters Mrs Anna McLeod and Mrs James Doyle plus many nieces and nephews in Fort Wayne and elsewhere Her remains were brought here
Louise Boese age 80 died at Hope hospital after burns from a gas stove incident at her home weeks earlier. Wife of Otto Boese and mother of one, she lived at 12 Hough street. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 from the residence and 1 30 from St Pauls Lutheran church.
Miss Sophia Kraft daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Kraft died last Thursday morning at the family home 317 Lafayette street from consumption at age 15 years and 1 month She was the fourth Kraft child to die from the same disease in two years Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence and at 230 from Zion's Lutheran church
Benjamin F Homsher longtime Pennsylvania Company engineer dies at 4 30 pm at his home 255 South Webster Street after kidney and heart trouble Born in Ohio sixty three years ago he served in the Civil War and was a member of Lion S Bass post G A R Survived by wife and four daughters Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm from the residence
Mrs Nancy Ann Imlay widow of John Imlay of Greensburg Indiana died Friday at St Josephs hospital after heart trouble and dropsy She was sixty one Funeral services were held Sunday at 8 00 am from the home of her niece Mrs Katie Robertson 84 Taylor street Burial Prairie Grove cemetery
A display features sideboard scarfs, embroidered squares and a variety of linens including small mats meat cloths tray cloths and doylies. The arrangement emphasizes decorative domestic textiles suitable for table and shelf dressing.
Notice announces deep price cuts on dress goods wash silks fancy silks black goods printed wash fabrics printed cotton duck white cotton duck white piques white goods dress ginghams madras cloths embroideries laces neckwear and women’s tailored dresses wash skirts cotton and silk waists wrappers plus toilet necessities including perfumery soaps face powders and waters.
Mrs Carrie Seabold wife of John Seabold died at 11 o'clock Saturday at 139 Shawnee avenue from appendicitis. She was 26. Survived by husband and son four, parents, brother E M Cramer and sister Mrs Lottie Cassidy of Leonor Tenn. Funeral from residence Tuesday at 10. Remains to be shipped to Hillsdale Mich for interment.
Frank Schmidt infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Schmidt died Sunday at the family home 96 Huron Street from exhaustion at age two days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the residence.
John Heidenreich died at his Washington township home Monday night at 62 after long frailty and consumption. He served in the Civil War and had been an invalid for six years. He leaves a widow and six children, including a sister of J. K. Bauer of this city. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Church of the Precious Blood.
Harry M Lindsey, infant son of Mr and Mrs James E Lindsey, died at 6 am Saturday at 74 West Third Street from brain fever aged one year and twenty days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
Albertina Kraus infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob F Kraus died Sunday at their home 33 Charles Street from cholera infantum at seven months. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence.
George H Barnes long time traveling salesman for James A Armstrong & Co died at his Delphi home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness from consumption with heart trouble. He was about 50 years old. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his friends.
Donald E. Kelsey infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelsey died Sunday at 45 Indiana Avenue from whooping cough at age two months. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the readable text.
James Mahoney known as Jim Mahoney died Monday night at his home in New Haven surrounded by his wife and six children. Born in Ireland he came to the United States at nineteen, married Margaret McCarthy, and lived a respected Christian life. Surviving are his widow and six children including Jerry Neal in the west, Mary in a convent, and Annie in EB Emrick’s law office.
Edgar Foster died Monday evening at St Joseph hospital at age forty eight after a brief illness. He was a longtime resident and member of the community, with ties to local families and several civic groups.
Friends mourn the death of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Evans's five month old daughter who died after illness in South Whitley where she was visiting her grandparents. She was buried today in a nearby cemetery. Mr. Evans works as a fireman for Nickel Plate and lives at 55 Elm Street.
Local cyclists Marion Black Henry Nie mann Lee Heller Albert Alter Al Gouty J Weber and C Pierson have been training at Robison park for races on the 30th inst. Several other riders, including outsiders, plan entries as purses rise from $40 offered by track lessee Albert Alter.
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