Revivalism and Balkan tensions noted in June 28 1899 issue
The Weekly Sentinel reports Dwight L. Moody urging righteousness and revival in New York as tents fill nightly, with business leaders backing the movement. It mentions Balkan hostilities and Turkish Albanian advances, plus speculation on Russia's possible role. Also covered are a Sunday paper boycott by Christians, Rothschilds' Chicago ads expenditure, and a quip about a breach of promise verdict shaping a Swedish count ruling scenario.
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Dwight L. Moody
New York Journal
New York
The
London Sunday Mail
Sunday Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mail
America
Jewish colonists in Palestine grow farming towns
The piece notes rising Jewish settlement in Palestine with colonists from Roumania, Russia, and Poland. Assisted by benefactors like the Rothchilds and Baron Hirsch, about twenty two villages house thousands who become skilled vine growers. Many hold responsible Turkish government roles and support co-religionists.
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Palestine
Roumania
Russia
Poland
Bothachilds
Baron ‘Hirsch
Milestones and mischief a whirl in press and public
The Brooklyn Eagle laments a rise of petty gains in New York lawyers offices, while Chattanooga memorial plans honor Admiral Farragut with possible Dewey presence and Secretary Long sanction. Foraker-Kohsaat clash shows Foraker’s political fire dimming, and a tobacco war claims gains as cigarette production drops from 4.18 billion to about 1 billion in the 1890s amid rising health concerns.
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New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Chattanooga
David G. Farragut
George Dewey
Secretary Long
Curious Nanos of Rebas Valley Elusive Dwarfs
Professor Miguel Marazza reports a small, isolated group in Rebas Valley near Gerona called the Nanos. They stand about four feet tall with red hair and broad jaws, intermarry only among themselves, live as pariahs, and lack education or basic number knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel Marazza
Rebas
Gerona
Pyrenees
Nanos
Alger Pingree alliance signals Senate bid in Michigan
The piece analyzes Governor Pingree and Secretary of War Alger backing each other for United States Senate against Senator McMillan. It notes Alger's Michigan strength, his praised career, wealth, and campaign skill. It speculates on federal support from McKinley and potential cabinet shifts, with doubts about timing and outcome.
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Pingree
Alger
United States
McMillan
Michigan
Grand Army of the Republic
McKinley
Indiana rural free delivery push in Allen county
Senator Hoar’s criticisms of the Paris treaty sparked quick reactions. Next Monday a fish law expires making hook and line fishing lawful in streams and lakes. The enforce ment plan drew little attention, likened to Fort Wayne saloon laws. Rep Robinson urged full effort for rural free mail delivery in Allen county, expected to meet strong demand. success shown elsewhere in Indiana is anticipated locally.
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Fort Wayne
Robinson
Alten County
Indiana
Allen County
Manna Mystery Discussed in Telegraph Columns
The passage notes a telegraph column announcement about manna in Palestine. It discusses the long quarrel between theologians and scientists over manna’s nature, with theologians favoring biblical miracle and scientists denying it. The piece suggests modern inquiry is clarifying biblical questions this century.
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Palestine
General Funston Letter and New Electrical Gun Claim
Iola Register reports General Funston opposes expansion yet supports finishing the war and mentoring in Luzon. A British 10-year-old refused 375000 pounds for a secret new electrical gun. The seven pound model is silent and smokeless, rivaling larger weapons, with a 100 pound trial gun promised to match a 100 ton battleship’s power.
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General Funston
Iola
Kansas
Luzon University
Admiralty
Law for county bookkeeping gains praise and purpose
A winter law requires expert county bookkeeping examinations to keep public funds in order. It aims to uncover embezzlement, deter crooked clerks, and protect honest officials while deterring partisan critique. Investigations straighten clerical tangles and may lead to prison for violators.
Neurasthenia from Trolley Car Motion Says Prof Roberts
The Chicago Tribune reports Prof Reginald Roberts links constant trolley car riding to heightened nerve tension. He suggests a new neurasthenic constitution arises from perpetual rapid motion and a desire for haste in daily travel, aligning mind activity with speed.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Reginald Roberts
Peace hopes and county court house furniture scandal
Germany agrees to accept arbitration proposals while Kentucky Democrats may consent to peace. County commissioners rejected all bids for new court house furniture amid worries of looting. Indiana Methodists meet to plan a 1 million dollar pledge toward a 20 million national fund for the church’s next century plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Methodist Church
Indiana
Indianapolis
Methodist Church of the United
Indiana Dominates Pythian Growth in 1898 Membership Surge
Grand officers celebrate Indiana as the leading state in the 1898 Pythian expansion. Nationwide gains totaled 2,519 members, with Indiana contributing an unexpectedly large 1,616 new members.
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Pythian Order
Indiana
United States
Honest Officials Guarding Public Trust
A editorial urges county and city leaders to act honestly and vigilantly in serving the people. It warns that dishonesty may begin quietly with petty bribes but will be exposed, comparing small corrupt acts to large schemes as equally contemptible.
Mayor Taggart Declines Reelection After Two Terms
Indianapolis mayor Taggart announces in an interview with the Sentinel that he will not seek a third term. He cites health and the belief that two terms suffice, adding that a three or more terms mayor would need an extraordinary ability or a powerful machine, which he deems undesirable.
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Taggart
Indianapolis
Sentinel
Waste on the Farm Claims By Governor Mount
Governor Mount asserts Indiana wastes 50 million acres of corn byproduct fodder from 80 million acres in 1897. He argues proper handling could turn wasted material into multi million food value for farm animals and urges broader use of sheep to utilize pastures and weeds. He cites observations from farm institutes and travels in Europe.
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Mount
Indiana
Europe
France
Marriage Licenses Registered in City Registry
Frank Mettermeir weds Maggie OShaugnessey George Krumbigel weds Lillian Moss Bradie Miller weds Myrtle Horn Ferdinand W Doenges weds Dora Smith Leo H Lawson weds Mary L Will James W Lepey weds Veronia Reits. oe Bas 9165 a8.
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Frank Mettermeir
Maggie O’shaugnessey
George Krumbigel
Lillian Moss
Bradie Miller
Myrtle Horn
Ferdinand W. Doenges
Dora Smith
Leo H Lawson
Mary L. Will James W.lepey
Veronia Reits
Bas
Two Wives Divorces Granted in Superior Court
Judge Hench granted Florence Stafford a divorce from Harrison Stafford with custody of two minor children after alleging failure to provide and habitual drunkenness. A second divorce was granted to Maude Kreutzer in the suit against Frank Kreutzer with no alimony or custody claimed.
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Hench
Florence Stafford
Harrison Stafford
Maude Kreutzer
Frank Kreutzer
Court notes records and local court actions
Justices Bullerman and France along with Drs A J Boswell and George Greenwell ruled Allen Archer is of unsound mind. Gamblers arrested at J H Notestine’s place were arraigned and fined 16 dollars with costs. all paid. W Notestine fined 21 dollars for operating a gambling house. Sophia Krill vs David Dalman appealed to the appellate court. Gutta Percha Rubber Co vs P E Cox motion denied. appeal prayed. Fort Wayne Building Loan Fund and Savings Association sues Patrick E Cox for 2500 dollars. Breen Morris represent Likely firm.
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Bullerman
France
A. J. Boswell
George Greenwell
Huntertown
Allen Archer
J. H. Notestine
John Riley
William Engle
Sam Walker
James Byes
James Wilson
W Notestine
Sophia Krill
David Dalman
Gutta Percha Rubber Company
P. E. Cox
O'Rourke
W. & E. Leonard
Fort Wayne Building, Loan, Fund and Savings Association
Patrick E. Cox
Breen & Morris
Hearing in involuntary bankruptcy case continues
Referee Chapin extends the hearing in the involuntary bankruptcy petition against alleged directors of the Schell Loan and Investment Co until July 5. Joseph Harding and F. W. Antrup testified that they are not partners or directors, claiming they were hired farmers with salaries of 800 and 300 dollars annually, a point crucial since farmers cannot be forced into bankruptcy.
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Chapin
Scell Loan and Investment Company
Joseph Harding
F. W. Antrup
Harding
Schell
Antrup
Auto taxi service discussed by city business leaders
City businessmen met Friday at the Wayne hotel to study introducing horseless vehicles. W. P. Cooper was elected president, C. R. Lane secretary, with S. M. Foster, W. J. Vesey, Ernest Cook, G. W. Beers and Lane named to a ways and means committee. Foster travels to New York to report at the next meeting on launching a stock company to buy automobiles for an experimental line.
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Wayne Hotel
W. P. Cooper
C. R. Lane
S. M. Foster
W. J. Vesey
Ernest Cook
G. W. Beers
Bbig
M. Foster
New York
Rough Riders Reunion Opens in Las Vegas New Mexico
More than a thousand visitors gather for the first annual Rough Riders society reunion in Las Vegas New Mexico with several thousand more expected. The town dresses in cavalry yellow despite heavy rain as encampment grounds are set in the public park. Governor Oterd and staff along with Governor Murphy of Arizona attend.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Society of Rough Riders
Rough Riders
Oterd
Murphy
Arizona
Colorado
A Ar
Lye Adama
Was “Pte
Buckles Offerings Show Varied Styles and Prices
Best Buckles present a wide range of accessories including Cut Steel Buckles in 50 shapes and Enameled Buckles priced 20c to 50c and up to 2.50. Combos of Cut Steel and Enameled Buckles span 25c to 2.00 each. Black Buckles in plain and fancy designs range 25c to 50c. Imported Jet Belts with matching buckles priced 50c to 3.00.
Japanese Folding Fans At Low Cost Card
Japanese fans showcased include Pretty Folding Fans at 8, 10 and 15 cents each Dainty Folding Fans with gold or silver decorations at 20 and 25 cents each and decorated carved Japanese Folding Fans at 50 cents each.
Linens Offerings for Fruit Season at Low Prices
The housekeeper can choose commoner linens during fruit season with deals on 64-inch Bleached Cloths at 50 cents per yard, 8-4 Pattern Cloths at 1.55, 10-4 at 1.73, and 12-4 at 2.00 each, all 14 percent below value. Napkins in five sizes match at 1.80 a dozen.
Aurode Dry Goods Co Slash Prices On Farm Tools
The store announces reduced prices on a range of implements including an AXE for 50c and sales on a REVOLVING HORSE HAY RAKE, DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOW, WOOD HAND HAY RAKE, SCYTHE, SNATM and WHETSTONE. The wording emphasizes updated pricing and customer choice from the rack.
Governor Roosevelt Visit Noted With New Mexico Gesture
The Chihuahua governor led a magnificent band while a San Juan fight pyrotechnic display was planned. Preparations for the reception of Governor Roosevelt filled the forenoon. Governor Otero and the mayor led a committee to meet the Rough Riders’ colonel at Raton near the state line, and Otero offered New Mexico’s freedom to the party.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
San Juan
Roosevelt
Otero
Rough Riders
Raton
Freedom of
Deering Twine Promises More Binds per Dollar
Farmers who use Deering twine need no argument. It saves money and trouble, with prices set so a dollar binds more bundles than any other twine. Deering Harvester Co. makes their own twine, giving a double incentive for quality. D. Shordon & Co.
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Deering Harvester Co
United States
D. Shordon & CO
Barnett Announces Son Otto Bell Improving at Bear Lake
Word from Dr. W W Barnett says his son Otto Bell is improving in health at Bear Lake Michigan. The family will remain there for some time as he recovers.
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W. W. Barnett
Otto Bell
Bear Lake
Mich
Wowhere
Hemaia
Specials at Schmitz Block Calhoun Street
Special weekly sale at Schmitz Block 118 Calhoun Street offers large quantities of hosiery underwear and related items. Ladies 50c Lisle Hose 25c per pair, 50 dozen Fancy Hose at 19c, Ladies Vests 5c to 25c, Men s Underwear 25c to 50c, Ladies San Umbrellas, Men s Shirts 75c at 50c, Ladies Summer Corsets 25c 50c 1.00.
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the Weekly Sentinel
A. K. Hackett
Rudyard Kipling
Xhipling
Balkans
Turkey
Chicago News
Chicago
A. M. Rothschilds & Co
A. M. Rothschild & Co
Foraker
H. H. Kohlisaar
Chicago Times-Herald
Ohio
Kohsaat
Boston c Ber of Commerce
Anti-Imperialistic League
Non
Hoar
Paris
Mrs
Bbc
Aurode Dry Goods Co
Stewart & Born Steel
Bell
West Main ST
Cc. J. Welker
Schmitz
Calhoun St
Swayne & Swayne
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