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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1899

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Diplomatic Resumption With Spain Marks 1899 Reopening

Washington and Madrid eased hostilities as Duc D Arcos and Bellamy Storer began new embassies. At the White House McKinley greeted the Spanish envoy while Hay and Cortelyou observed the ceremony and cordial exchanges followed. The brief first meeting promised renewed friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Washington, D. C Spain McKinley Duc D'Arcos United States White House Madrid Bellamy Storer Christina Alphonso XIII Duc D’arcos Hay Riano Pastor Order of the Bingham Bianc Cortelyou

Court Asked to Guide Schell Company Affairs Trustee Files Pleas

H G Keegan trustee in the J F Schell Loan and Investment bankruptcy asks Referee Chapin for court direction on matters connected with the company. He claims the firm owed Hamilton National Bank 316060 in principal with interest, notes signed by Schell and others, and a renewed 16000 note tied to a bank line of credit. Payments totaling 19046.22 and 3000 were made in March, alleged as a preference that may affect proceedings.

H. G. Keegan J. F. Schell Joseph L. Gruber Joseph Harding Jackson Valentine Hiram Jorter Frederick W. Antrap Schell Hamilton National Bank Colonial National Bank Cleveland White National Bank Schell Company United, States Hamilton Bank

Trustee petitions deadlines in Schell Company case

Trustees seek court guidance on recovering funds from Hamilton bank and John P. Evans amid Schell company insolvency. Keegan requests direction to pursue collection of 4000 dollars plus earlier 1200 debt, with payments partially made by check, cash, and draft. Referee Chapin has not ruled yet.

Hamilton Bank Keegan Schell Company John P. Evans White National Bank Evans New York Chapin

Aged Lady Attacked by Vicious Cow Near Academy Station

Mrs. Lucy Boley, seven miles north of the city, was struck by a cow while walking this morning. A horn tore a long gash in her abdomen and she was carried home. Dr. C E Barnett attended, and though injuries are severe, recovery is hoped.

Lucy Boley Academy Station

Admiral Dewey’s health improves at Peak hotel

Hong Kong reports Admiral Dewey’s health is improving. He remains quiet at the Peak hotel and has only once come down to the city. He plans to sail on Tuesday and head directly to Gibraltar and New York, arriving in October after a leisurely voyage.

Hong Kong Admiral Dewey England Gibraltar New York

Williams Ditch bids awarded in Jackson township

County Auditor Meyer opened bids this afternoon for the Williams ditch in Jackson township. Charles Spilway won contract No 1 at 9.99 cents per foot and contract No 2 at 8.99 cents per foot. Justin Woirol won contract No 3 at 9.34 cents per foot. Tile work also awarded to Mr. Woirol for 695 dollars.

Meyer Williams Ditch Jackson Township Charles Spilway Justin Woirol Mr. Voirol

Stevens Acquitted After Appeal

Arthur Stevens a Pennsylvania Railway trainman was arrested for blocking a public highway in Adams township. After an appeal the case was heard by Judge O Rourke who acquitted Stevens. W N Doughman prosecuted, Judge Zollars defended.

Arthur Stevens Pennsylvania Adams Township O’rourke WN. D. Doughman Zollars Stevens

Boegle files suit for damages against Hoffmans

Ernest Boegle, through attorney E V Harris, sues for 6000 damages in circuit court naming William H Hoffman and Andrew E Hoffman as defendants This stems from a case dismissed recently by Judge O Rourke over a misnamed lumber firm Judge Zollars represents the Hoffmans.

E. V. Harris Ernest Boegle William H. Hoffman Andrew E. Hoffman O’rourke Judge Zollars Hoffmans

New Administrator Named for Elizabeth Stauffer Estate

Judge O'Rourke appoints William A. Spindler as administrator of the Elizabeth Stauffer estate. The action formalizes the handling of debts and assets under probate proceedings.

O'Rourke William A. Spindler Elizabeth Stauffer

WEW PRESIDENT FOR BROWN

Rev. Dr. W H P Faurtee of New York has been elected president of Brown University. Mal Tarney, an Auburn butcher, was found dead in bed Saturday. No cause is known. He leaves a wife.

Providence New York Brown University Mal .Tarney Auburn

Secret White House Conference on Philippine Policy Discussed

Washington June 5 no definite information was obtainable about last night’s White House conference between the president Meiklejohn and Corbin. They discussed future military moves and large Philippine policy questions likely involving Schurman and possible insurgent overtures. Details were kept secret to avoid compromising the object. Admiral Dewey sails for home after a Sunday Manila fight.

Washington, D. C White House Meiklejohn Corbin Meikeljohn Hay Schurman Philippine Commission Philippines Manila

Dewey Leaves the Peak for Homeward Voyage

Admiral Dewey departed the Peak hotel in Hong Kong and, after farewell calls on Governor Gascoigne and harbor commanders, prepared to sail the Olympia at 4 PM. He seeks rest to regain health, avoiding social display, with probable stops at Singapore and Colombo en route to New York.

Hong Kong Admiral Dewey Peak Hotel New York Singapore Colombo

Sunday Skirmish Seizes Morrong Town in Manila Zone

Washington troops under Colonel Whalley moved from Pasig to Morrong aboard Cascoes on Sunday. The advance faced an entrenched rebel defense, opened fire from Napidan and Cavadonga, killing nine and wounding five. Rebels fled to the hills as artillery forced their positions.

Manila Washington Whalley Cascoes Pasig Morrong Acona Cavadonga

Marriage Licenses Granted to Hensinger Overly and Connett Abrahams

The county issued marriage licenses to D. H. Hensinger and Annie Overly and to Edward Connett and Elizabeth Abrahams marking valid unions recorded by the clerk.

D. H. Hensinger Annie Overly Edward Connett Elizabeth Abrahams

Governor Mount Inconfinement In Indianapolis Hotel

Governor Mount remains confined to his room at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis with a slight congestion of the chest. Details on his condition and further plans were not disclosed as reports from the June 6 special dispatch.

Indianapolis Ind Governor Mount Denison Hotel

Fragmented report notes patient condition and assessment

Physicians report the patient shows lung related illness and is threatened with oronchial pneumonia. Callers are excluded from the room by doctors and there is no current cause for alarm.

Money in dispute leads to court filing against Kuntz family

In circuit court A H Eitinger files a complaint against Charles E and Mary Kuntz for $6 with a prior justice court judgment. An execution by Constable A L Bagby failed to locate property. The suit alleges a $1,400 sale and bank certificate placed in Mrs Kuntz name, with the money now said to be in Adam Kuntz possession.

H. Eitinger Charles E Mary Kuntz Justice Tancey A. L. Bagby Kuntz Hamilton Bank

Failure of A. K. Hurst leads to trustee appointment

Benjamin Rothschild named trustee after A. K. Hurst & Co. announced closure for invoice. Assignment shows Hurst owes creditors and places all personal and real estate under trust, with no creditors preferred. Inventory to be completed this week. Rothschild took possession after filing papers.

Hurst Mr. Rothschild Recorder’s Office Calhoun and Main Streets West Main Street Garrett Ind Dallas County Texas Rothschild

Philippines Guerrilla War Remains Serious Says General King

Brigadier General Charles King, returning to San Francisco, warns the Philippine situation is grave with guerrilla warfare likely to continue. He notes Filipino mountain retreats, subsisting in hardship, and the need for a large force to subjugate them. He praises volunteers as veterans in campaign. General King will stay briefly in San Francisco before heading east.

San Francisco Charles King Puebla Philippines King East

Bulson Chosen Indiana State Medical Society Treasurer

The Indiana State Medical Society at Indianapolis elected Dr. A. E. Bulson of this city treasurer for the fourth time. Attending physicians included Drs. M. F. Porter B. Von Sweringen A. E. Bulson Er K. Wheelock WP Whery G. W. McCaskey and GC Stemen of this city and Dr. Greenwell of Huntertown.

Indiana State Medical Society Indianapolis A. E. Bulson M. F. Porter B. von Sweringen Er. K. Wheelock Wp, Whery GC. B. Stemen Dr. Greenwell Huntertown

Triumph of Justice Dreyfus to be retried in Rennes court martial

The Cassation Court ordered a retrial of Alfred Dreyfus at Rennes for alleged 1894 machinations or wartime espionage. Crowds gathered outside Paris judge’s chamber as the decision, announced at 3 40 pm, ignited excitement and shouting. The session also acquitted De Boulde and Marcel Habert of inciting soldiers, while decisions on Generals De Boisderff and Gonse were deferred pending another inquiry.

Paris Court of Cassation Dreyfus Rennes Nantes Palace of Justice France M. Mazeau

Esterhazy Confesses In London Interview

The Daily Chronicle reports Maj. Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy told its office confidants that he wrote the bordereau on orders from Sandherr and would reveal proof implicating French army chiefs. He accused the staff of lying and vowed not to be deterred as postal threats were allegedly made against him. A later dispatch states the French cruiser Sfax was ordered to Devils Island to transfer Dreyfus to France.

London The Daily Chronicle Comte Ferdinand Waisin Esterhazy Sandherr Esterhazy Chronicle Ministry of War Bordereau Madame M. Laguerre Fort de France Martinique Sfax Dreyfus Devils Island French Guiana France Sifax Coffinieres de Nordeck

STERN MEASURES BY FRENCH MINISTERS

Paris on June 5 reports a ministerial meeting chaired by President Loubet that orders the removal of advocate general M. Lombart and directs justice minister M. Lebret to initiate proceedings against M. Tardif, president of the...

Paris Loubet M. Lombart M. Lebret M. Tardif

Zola Returns to Paris Despite Spotlight

Paris June 5 M Emile Zola arrived from London yesterday evening and avoided contact with most people. He lives on Rue de Bruzelles with police stationed nearby, but the streets show no notable bustle.

Paris M. Emile Zola London Rue de Bruzelles

Esterhazy interview fuels war ministry actions

Paris reports Esterhazy accuses Du Paty de Clam of hiding protective documents in his mother in law's Brusssel home. Matin confirms duplication by D Ursel family. War minister Krantz orders action against Esterhazy for using the secret dossier and against General Pellieux for handling the Esterhazy case. Justice minister Lobret urges Deschanel to review Mercier’s role in the Dreyfus affair and possible proceedings.

Paris Mafin Today Esterhazy du Paty de Clam Brussels Gonse Matin D’ursal Duchesse D’ursal M. Krantz General Pellieux Justice M. Lobret Chamber of Deputies M. Deschanel Court of Cassation General Mercier Dreyfus Chamber Mercier

Stolen Remains From Lunalilo Tomb Shock Honolulu Report

A Honolulu report states the tomb of Lunalilo the Barefoot King of Hawaii was opened and the remains removed leaving only grave clothes in the metal casket. Natives may have carried the body to a heathen mountain grave after a storm at burial. Lunalilo, elected in 1873, died a year later of consumption and left his fortune to aid aged Hawaiians per his late, unopened will.

San Francisco Honolulu Lunalilo Hawaii

Work Begins on Washington Township School House

Contractor Borkenstein closed the contract yesterday to erect a four room brick school on Spy Run avenue and started work at once. The building must be ready for occupancy by September 30. Reverend William T. Groom has received a unanimous call to lead the Christian church in Wabash and will likely begin July 1.

Borkenstein Washington Township Spy Run Avenue William T. Groom The Christian Church Ling & Pulpit Shelbyville Wabash

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Dic D’arcos William ‘Tickinley Don Alphonso XIII o-Aguin Xing Alfonso Enextenepéinary Arlington Hotel Pany Affairs Aged Lady Williams WEW BROWN Night Council Dewey Governor Mount IN A. K. Hurst Globe Clothing House Benjamin Rothschild A. K. Hurst & Co Globe Clothing Company DE. Bulson Cassation Court Col. du Paty de Clam M. Zola
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