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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
British forces announce entry into Pretoria at 2 p m as Lord Roberts captures the capital ending eight months of war. London crowds flood streets, flags fly, and the nation cheers God Save the Queen while details of Boer resistance and prisoner releases emerge.
London June 5 official dispatch from Lord Roberts reports the march to Six Miles Spruit on June 4. Yeomanry and mounted infantry dislodged Boers from the south bank, heavy artillery supported by pole carts drove them from their positions, and British columns checked a Boer left flank near Pretoria while advancing divisions closed in on the town. Casualties are reported as very few.
General H Zol linger plans to go to Richmond to meet Mayor Scherer on return from Indianapolis. They will then travel to Columbus to invite Admiral Dewey to attend the Union Veteran Legion national encampment in this city next September.
Lewis Jacobs son of George H Jacobs was ordained to the ministry at St Johns Lutheran church on Sunday marking the churchs first ordination.
London observes a bank holiday with Whitsun Monday calm amid Boer War news. The public expects Lord Roberts to enter Pretoria within hours and moves his flanking forces to envelop remaining Boer units near the capital. In the Orange River colony, burghers monitor President Steyn to keep command cohesion.
Reports from Maseru Basutoland describe Boer forces capturing several British patrols. Lieutenants Bundle Lees and Bowkeer with crews were taken prisoner, with some wounded and later escaped or recaptured. A delegation under a flag of truce failed to secure surrender at Senekal.
Cape Town reports great confusion with a general exodus under way among participants in the foreign fighting legion. Six special trains departed last Wednesday, one allegedly derailed. No British refugees yet arrived.
Fred D. Hoham of this city is chosen as the new district president of the Lincoln League of Republican Clubs in the Twelfth district succeeding F. E. Griswold of Auburn. Official announcement is pending though private sources confirm the selection. Gilbert will publicize the appointment within days. Hugh Stewart is named as staff assistant to the sergeant at arms for the national Republican convention and must report in Philadelphia on June 15.
L Woodruff of Avilla announces that Dr and Mrs Williams will reside on Calhoun street where prepared quarters await their occupancy.
Marinda Wickliffe files in superior court for divorce from Benjamin Wickliffe. They married May 2, 1894 and have two sons aged 5 and 3. Husband abandoned on January 27, 1897 and is now in the Philippines with no intent to return. she seeks custody of the boys and other relief.
In Fort Wayne thousands gathered Sunday for the cornerstone ceremonies of the Emmaus Lutheran church and school at Broadway and Creighton. Rev H C Jans from Bethlehem preached on faith and service as Rev Ph Wambsganss placed the corner stones inscribed with papers and church history. Collections totaled $420.
George A. Bubeck a Nickel Plate brakeman of Bellevue Ohio had his left arm amputated at St. Joseph hospital after a Fos toria train accident last week. Doctors J M Dinnen W D Calvin and E E Morgan performed the operation due to blood poisoning after the arm was caught under wheels. The amputation removed the arm below the elbow.
Senator Morgan from the committee on interoceanic canals today reported a resolution favoring abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty between Great Britain and the United States. It states the 1850 pact concluded April 19 is abrogated and Morgan provided a detailed written report on the grounds for abrogation.
Dr Justus M Williams and Miss Leonora M Woodruff united in marriage at 6 p m Sunday evening The ceremony was held at the residence of Rev T J Johnson pastor of Simpson M E church and performed by him The couple will reside in the community
The Indiana Straw company of Indianapolis is organized with capital stock of 12500 dollars. The firm will sell straw and straw baling machinery. Directors are listed as part of the formation notes.
Official dispatches from Vigan report Major March of the Thirty third regiment overtook Aguinaldo’s party near La Gaz on May 19. An insurgent officer was blown from his horse, the body carried away, and Aguinaldo’s diary and proclamations found among the loot. Also noted are arrests for minor offenses in Rankin, Kate Lynch, Harry Miller, and Alfred McArthur cases.
Manila June 4 General Funston and twenty five men engaged fifty enemy east of San Miguel de Mayumo Result Capt George J Godfrey of the Twenty second regiment and one private were killed The enemy loss not reported Twenty five armed insurgents surrendered at Calire Island of Panay
Omaha June 4 reports Capt George J Godfrey once stationed at Fort Crook with the Twenty second regiment as one of its most popular officers. He entered West Point from New York and graduated in 1884. He was head wound in the Cuban campaign but rejoined before sailing to the Philippines.
Verne Rankin, a young stranger, is jailed on a petit larceny charge brought by Maggie Sprandel, a boarding house operator. He sought lodging for a low rate at 55 East Wayne street, and a missing pair of pantaloons was discovered after the landlady checked Rankin’s room. Police involvement followed.
A thief broke into the milk depot at 92 Broadway on Saturday night and stole a small amount of cream. Officer Greer noted the entrance opened through a rear window and no crew was seen near the scene. Later, Martin Leonard’s horse and buggy were stolen from in front of the White Swan saloon Sunday evening and found unhitched in a Nebraska alley.
In Jackson township John Tillman tops the trustee race with 109 of 209 votes, while Maumee township selects Frederick Fahlsing as trustee by nine votes over James Franklin. Other nominees include Frank Oberly for assessor and Charles Thomp son for assessor in Maumee, with advisory board and supervisor candidates also chosen. The ticket splits Shirleyites and anti-Shirleyites, signaling settlement of factional differences before November.
The last will and testament of Zachariah Pfirmann has been filed in the circuit court. He leaves $5 to each daughter Chris tena and Catherine, with the balance to son Ferdinand and daughter Elizabeth. Joel W. Betz has qualified as administrator of the estate.
An inquest this morning found William Steadly of unsound mind. Justices France Bullerman and Drs Calvin Kesler comprised the panel.
Locomotive engineer F. P. Sleeper dislocated his right wrist in a fall from a buggy on Sunday. Dr. Co E Barnett treated the injured man. Sleeper resides at 334 West Jefferson Street.
Dr J K Geary of Coesse will travel Saturday morning to Atlantic City for the fifty first annual meeting of the American Medical Association. He goes as Allen county's representative and will be away about ten days. In his absence Columbia City physicians will care for his patients.
Chicago reports Boers arrive to fanfare as Pretoria falls. Wessels says surrenders not defeat but a shift in European affairs may aid Transvaal. He notes far larger British force and calls for continued guerrilla resistance despite retreat.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Schrader celebrated their silver anniversary with a Sunday gathering at 358 Gay Street. Rev Stock of Adams Township officiated at the original wedding and offered congratulations for their long union. The couple received many presents from friends at the home event.
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