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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel comments on New York tax loopholes allowing huge fortunes to escape assessment and on General Otis in the Philippines. It notes Kansas politician Peffer’s stance, local Indiana newspaper rivals in northern Indiana, and critiques McKinley’s civil service expansion, warning it may hinder colonial administration and urging strengthened civil service.
General William Ludlow then military governor of Havana, once stationed at Detroit over river and harbor works, was visited by a contractor who offered a fifty dollar bill as introduction. Ludlow burned the money to light his cigar, then returned the burning stub to the contractor. The column shifts to Sen Foraker and Hanna rivalries, and ends with reflections on Decoration Day and public sentiment, noting Civil War veterans and public reverence amid social activities.
The column surveys global unrest from Manila and Hong Kong to Paris, noting Adm Dewey's rest, Esterhazy's confession on the Dreyfus bordereau, and Philippine money issues caused by paper-eating ants. It reflects on Foraker Hanna politics, Akron Sunday theater fights, and President Loubet's firm leadership amid French disturbances.
A list of marriage licenses includes William E. Durfee with Addie Wyatt, John W. Zitzman with Lulu Belle Cattin, John B. Parnin with Clara Lordier, Adam Lamar with Martha Belle Graham, Henry Bienz with Minnie Winter, Benjamin E. Markle with Rolly Oberholtzer, Charles Eby with Wreathy Amey, William E. Dunfee with Addie William, McCrea with Dena Obler, and Samuel Surfus with Hannah Am stutz.
Charles D Knisely of Waterloo filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States court in this city. Mrs. attorney is P. A. Randall. Details reference stock and liabilities, with figures near 8,15007.
The Hague peace talks drift from the czars ideal toward American and British favoring arbitration over armament limits. Arbitration offers a quicker path to disarmament by reducing belligerency and fighting material. The United States and Great Britain push pacific dispute settlement, noting prior arbitral success and England’s historical submissions. The piece suggests mutual conference as a fruitful path even if not the czar’s exact aim.
The piece argues trusts rarely lower prices and instead curb competition, drive independent firms out of business, and concentrate control. It warns that monopoly reduces freedom and favors two thirds socialism, urging that the public does not want such “bastard socialism.”
The Paris court of cassation orders a revision of the Dreyfus case and returns the solitary prisoner to France for a new trial. The episode is framed as a profound conspiracy against Dreyfus by a powerful military bureaucracy, highlighting the injustice suffered.
In post crisis France, the army stands for stability while the republic survives a turning point. The Cassation Court’s decision would have toppled the republic six months ago, but now calm returns. Dreyfus and Zola are cited as symbols, with France pursuing justice for them and for itself.
The article lists baking powders containing alum and notes health concerns raised by scientists. It names CALUMET and CROWN among others and observes many private grocer brands mislabel as alum powders. It warns that powders sold for twenty five cents per pound or less are likely to contain alum.
The article highlights Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge’s extensive study of the Philippines. It notes his Manila dispatches, island visits, and plans to travel in China as part of a broad, earnest effort to learn the region’s conditions and improve his understanding of the far east.
The article praises Senator Beveridge of Indiana for taking a purposeful rest to gain firsthand knowledge. It notes the administration watches his movements with anxiety and predicts his informed voice will shape national policy when he takes a seat in Washington. He is hailed as sagacious and a benchmark for young public men.
The cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard sailed from Hong Kong at 4 pm amid rough seas and without demonstrations. Consul Wildman stayed aboard until farewell. Bands from Olympia and Powerful saluted, and the ships exchanged national anthems as Olympia steamed away to sea. Dewey aims to avoid public demonstrations.
The department invites men to visit during a June sale with money-saving prices. Stocks are well filled with fine assorted and the newest novelties in the market, highlighting the emphasis on pleasing male shoppers at the counters.
Railroad-delayed shipment arrives after 60 days and the retailer offers a rebate on men’s Balbriggan shirts and drawers. Sold at 39 cents each or 75 cents per suit, plus fine Gauze Summer Vests and Pants available in long or short sleeve options.
Underwear built for stout men in Balbriggan fabric offered at 75 cents each. Durable fit emphasized for larger sizes.
Advertises top 100 dozen men's half hose in black and tans with seamless heel and double toe. Priced at 10 cents per pair, 2 pairs for 25 cents, and regular black and tan half hose on a special low-price sale.
Manila report from June 6 states American forces occupy the Morong peninsula with General Hall’s column encamped there. Major Truman’s march from Binangonan fails to form a cordon as insurgents largely escape through the mountains with a few possibly trapped. Washington troops return to Pasig as other plans remain uncertain. The expedition shows how wagon trains hinder pursuit of barefoot rebels who avoid set battles.
Dawkins notes corn plowing is the rush of the period with good crop prospects. He warns cut worms are damaging nearby fields. A thunderstorm last Saturday struck a local school, likely impacting the area.
A 100 dollar reward is offered for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice cites F J Cheney and Co of Toledo and signatures from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers declaring Cheney's honesty and financial reliability. The ad promotes internal use of the treatment and references the remedy’s blood and mucous membrane action.
Advertises white unlaundered shirts at 35 cents each or 3 for $1.00 with muslin, linen bosom and cuff bands, reinforced gussets in all sizes. Also lists white unlaundered shirts at 50 cents in Wamsuta muslin with linen features, and white laundered shirts at 50 cents with linen bosoms and bands, regular 75 cents.
A catalog of men’s wear items including colored string ties 1e each or 10c a dozen, Madras and Percale ties 5 and 10c, wash bows 10c each or 3 for 25c, white string ties 10c a dozen, white lawn bows 10c each or 3 for 25c, summer suspenders 15c to 75c a pair, and collars and cuffs 15c each or 2 for 25c in all sizes and styles.
At 50c each two lines men’s negligee shirts read as Madras and Percale options. Madras shirts feature cuffs to match while Percale shirts have two collars to match. Special values noted for this June sale.
A house in Jackson township rips the gable end and shakes the area. Lightning hit the Oak Harbor factory’s smoke-stack at Edgerton with little damage. Mrs. Mary Shaffer returns home to Lewisburg Ohio from a visit with William Burkett. Jake Harps heads to Hobart to work for Frank Pio on the Nickel Plate railroad. News arrives of Mrs Effa B Gregg’s California-based mother’s death. Rev E A Bunner will preach next Sunday at 3 pm with Sunday school at 2 pm. John Ehle improves his barn with additions. Fred Winkler works on the Dawkins’ section this summer.
The notice highlights Surrey and Piano Box Bug gies with the claim of the best prices in Fort Wayne. It urges customers to examine stock before buying and mentions F. C. Parham at 29 and 31 Barr St. Miss Mina Basis from the People's Store is noted as spending the week in the country with friends.
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