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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
16
The Republican platform from Philadelphia emphasizes prosperity under a gold standard, protectionist tariffs, and opposition to silver coinage. It endorses McKinley, calls for tariffs, immigration limits, naval strength, pensions for veterans, and expansion of American markets including an isthmian canal and statehood for western territories.
In a United States court Judge Baker hears a $10,000 damage suit arising from engineer Ray's death on the Baltimore and Ohio line after a near-collision in spring 1899. Mrs Ray and Garret witnesses attended. most testimony is depositions. Charles W Kuehne was admitted to practice in US courts.
Fire at the Morrison Hotel in South Bend Ind destroyed the building at 1 am. One man, L. C. Smart of Hudson Mich, was killed and six guests badly injured including F Smith and Mrs F Smith actors. Fire believed incendiary with a gas explosion on discovery. Guests mostly trapped on upper floors, several rescued by firemen. property loss about 25000 dollars insured.
The Nickel Plate road will sell round trip excursion tickets to Kansas City Missouri for the National Democratic Convention on July 1 2 and 3 at one fare for the round trip returning to and including July 9. Tickets may be obtained by writing wire or calling the nearest agent of C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana. Dr H L Jameson has moved his dental offices from the Bass block to the Tau block.
Public notice announces a sale of tickets on Wickel Plate Road for an upcoming event. Details are incomplete in the surviving text but indicate a forthcoming sale by a local authority.
Oscar Welty gathered evidence of quail killings out of season while investigating fish law violators. affidavits filed in Squire France's court against Leverett Spencer Perry Smith and Samuel Smith. Spencer and Perry fined and released. Samuel Smith acquitted.
A wedding occurred at the Simpson M E church parsonage with Rev. Johnson officiating. Bride Grace Greenick, daughter of A A Greenick of Pittsburg yards, married Howard P. Smith, foreman in the japanning department at the electric works. They will live with Mr and Mrs Greenick at 29 Woold lawn avenue for a while.
In a late-night meeting at Minneapolis, officials indicate Hinneapolis and Fiabe factions back Towne amid a tight contest. Party organizers cite strong support from local unions and business groups as key momentum builds toward election day.
A formal move secured the Democratic nomination with all members voting in favor and no abstentions recorded. The action concludes the process without any dissension among participants.
Fort Wayne census work is complete with Special Agent T. J. Logan receiving the final report. Officials warn a few listings may be missing and ask residents to report any omissions. Industrial and manufacturing statistics were started today by Special Agent Zorbaugh and assistants.
Miss Adaline Mason and Frank Keller were married Wednesday at the Catholic church in Arcola with Rev. Father Venn officiating. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Philomena Mason, a noted Allen county settler. The groom is a Buffalo businessman. A large reception at the bride’s home followed. They will reside in Buffalo and be at home after July 15 at 60 Clare Street.
Van B Perrine has bought W E Bartlett’s share in the Huntington lumber mill. He may form a stock company, but change in mill management is certain, as the operation has become a major Indiana lumber establishment.
Dr W W Mungen of this city was elected treasurer of the Indiana Dental association at Indianapolis yesterday. Other officers chosen were President George Hunt dean of the Indiana Dental college vice president C E Putman Evansville secretary T E Hinshaw Middletown.
Squire France officiated at his office to unite Charles Emerick and Doble Lennington as husband and wife. The couple are prominent residents of Pleasant township and will receive congratulations from friends after returning home from the circus today.
Tickets good for return until July 5 inclusive. Travel within 200 miles on the Nickel Plate road. Correspond with C. A. Astorlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind via wire write or call nearest agent.
The Hamilton National Bank offers two farms formerly owned by Riverview Farm Co. One is the stock farm once home to Mr McDonald and thoroughbred horses with buildings barns sheds and fences. The other is the Cramer farm across Robison Park. Rich soil suited for gardening and stock or dairy use. Sold on favorable terms on the St Joe river with good gravel road access near the city. Charles McCulloch president.
One fare for round trip within 200 miles. Departs July Fourth and returns by July Fifth. Contact C. Asterlin U B P A Fort Wayne Ind for details by writing wire phone or calling nearest agent.
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