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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes Colonel Watterson’s wish for Grover Cleveland to remain quiet in the room and forecasts political fate for Cleveland. It calls Cuban relief bill defeat, Roosevelts limits, and predicts Democrat party cohesion, citing Cleveland and Hill’s cordial Tilden club meeting as example and warns against bloodthirsty factions.
Scotland Yard reports a possible plot against Edward VII while American dynamite threats loom. Former President Cleveland may speak at New York’s Tilden Club dedication as he faces renewed calls for a fourth Democratic nomination. Estes Rathbone sails for New York amid Cuba reciprocity debates and party pressure.
The article argues that Grover Cleveland has not given consent to a new proposition and warns a prominent eastern Democrat to reconsider. It notes Cleveland’s 1896 stance would hurt him in a presidential race and predicts the Democratic party will solidify by the next national campaign, reducing Cleveland’s viability.
Mr. Cleveland states he is not a presidential candidate and Mr. Olney declares himself not a candidate. Mr. Hill remains a Democrat and openly non-committal about any bid.
As Congress nears adjournment, three major measures remain. The House stands to amend the Philippine government bill before passage. The Nicaragua canal bill is in conference and likely to pass. Cuban reciprocity appears dead for this session, making Fourth of July adjournment probable.
Col Henry Watterson criticizes ex President Cleveland for wrecking the Democratic Party by failing to unite factions. He condemns Cleveland as lacking strong leadership qualities despite statecraft and courage. The clash centers on Cleveland's influence and the party's direction.
The passage contends the ex leader remains active in memory and influence, contrasting retirement ideal with ongoing public scrutiny. Colonel Watterson is urged to refrain from exploiting the late Democratic leader for commentary or sustenance in critique.
Report says discussions weigh Mr Bryan as a possible fusion candidate for Nebraska governor. Democrats eye a fusion ticket but Bryan must agree. Past fusion failures raise questions about his ability to lead and the risk to his prestige.
Edward the king is kept near palace grounds while Ascot races unfold miles away as authorities fear an anarchist may target him. The column argues anarchists act without reason, preferring action over reflection, and note the impact of a royal death versus a spared life.
The Indianapolis Sentinel condemns Colonel Watterson for his violent outburst against Mr. Cleveland. It argues the eruption harms democratic harmony and revival and notes Cleveland’s leadership era is over yet may still aid party unity. It also references King Edward’s illness and Britain’s coronation timing amid distress.
The text argues postponing the coronation would affect not only the royal household but also the many envoys, ambassadors, visitors, and international crowds who traveled to witness coronation week. If the king recovers, ceremonies will occur. otherwise the event loses interest and splendor.
Wesley Rosbuck and wife visited relatives near Fort Wayne over Sunday. The Hiser family stayed with Henry Neiceiter. A fire at Chas. Sweet's barn burned the structure. brimstone caused the blaze. The Poe Sunday school convention drew a large crowd with a splendid program. Miss Estella Neireiter and Miss Ella Nicholson left Tuesday for Roanoke and Huntington.
The Cedarville township annual commencement at the M E church in Lee on Monday evening June 30 1902 features two graduates Almina Soule of district 9 and Henry Horn of district 4. County Superintendent F J Young will attend and deliver the class address. The program includes motto This is Not All Anthem Wake the Song Violin Solo Ma r e Prof Sturgis Salutatory Almina Soule Recitations and solos by Maurice Levi Leah Shuler Maud Howey Alvin Schlatter Maude Hart and others with a class address by F J Young and diploma presentation by the superintendent Benediction follows.
The wedding of Jonathan F Buck and Tillie M Patte took place June 8 at the home of Mr Dager in Edgerton with Rev E A Bunker of Woodburn M E church officiating. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Schnurr of Hanna street.
Milwaukee June 24 A shawl valued over 1000 dollars and worn by the great grandmother of Edwin Thanhouser at Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation was found by Julia Thanhouser in an old trunk. The shawl made in Paisley Scotland and bought in London by Bertha Emmonds passed to Thanhouser’s family. it measures ten by five feet and features a fine intricate design and numerous colors.
Mr and Mrs David Schlatter welcome a baby boy. Roy Shuler and family moved into a new home at Grabill station last Wednesday. Henry Yaggy and Woodburn family visited David Grabill. Farmers buy hay loaders as making hay dominates. Adelia Emma Klopfenstein Rhinehart visit Peter Lochner. Mabel Lochner dislocates her arm. Emma Schlatter and Frank Gaylord wed west of town. Schlatter anniversary marks silver wedding milestone.
Cedarville reports a large attendance as children presented a program at the M. E. church Sunday. Several locals and visitors were noted including E. Cook ill and Miss Clara Reiger of Fort Wayne visiting Miss Leah Shuler. Ray Soule suffered a serious scalding incident while at play Monday. The funeral of Mrs. E Grubauzh drew a large crowd on Wednesday.
The Kress family annual reunion hosted at Douglass Branstrater home in Pleasant Township drew over a hundred guests. Speakers included Dr. S Koontz Roanoke Rev Frank Robinson Huntington and Rev S C Norris Roanoke. Mr and Mrs Walter Kress migrated to Allen County in 1840 from Logan County with a team and wagon. Fourteen children born, ten living. Also noting 50 dozen white soft shirts for sale at Patterson's and visitor H A Kepner of Arcanum Ohio visiting Mrs N W Bloom in Columbia Avenue.
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