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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
9
London reports Ladysmith is relieved after General Buller’s forces break the siege. Dundonald and Natal carbineers reached the town. Boers are driven from the country while celebrations erupt in London and Windsor.
The empire has suffered and sorrowed. relief at Ladysmith brings gloom lifting to a hopeful glow. The Pall Mall Gazette and Westminster Gazette weigh the war’s future, while Queen and Prince congratulate General Buller and White. British forces, led by Roberts and Kitchener, plan next moves as signals greet the relief.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a February 27 event at Colenso Camp and nearby locations. An attack on a position with shelled trenches is referenced along with mentions of reinforcements, gunfire, and various names and places. The text is highly garbled but centers on a battle context near Haervillas Yad and ReiGeh Sejet with troops, weapons, and injuries implied.
Fragments describe a marching day event with a parade and authorities involving a theater or rollover detail. Names and places are unclear but the tone suggests a civic or ceremonial gathering with standing orders and veterans or soldiers present.
Amid a chaotic river crossing, Boer prisoners carried pots, pans, and blankets as they fled toward the British lines. The scene was described as more a display than a battle with 일부 prisoners wounded or killed and several missing.
London report notes General Clements directs troops near Coles for occupation while plans at Lanewalew and nearby posts are outlined. Tomorrow’s coverage will detail orders and movements as Teo and Teed coordinate with local officials.
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic encounter with marked violence near a front in March. It mentions raiders or defenders, a counterattack at twilight, casualties, shelter behind carts, and opposing forces gaining temporary shelter before retreating. Names and precise places are unreadable.
A damaged dispatch from Pieters dated February 24 describes a nighttime ambush and heavy fighting at Railway Hill during a raid on Alkers and surrounding positions. British units under Colonel Theekery Major Borers and Colonel Thorold suffer casualties with limited success as reserves move to counter the assault.
The queen telegraphed General Auller expressing sympathy for the troops in a difficult engagement. Reports describe a splendid defense by Urb soldiers and a drive along the line, with actions and losses noted as part of the crisis response.
The subject group is described as well and not starving after enduring numerous humiliations at the boris of the Bore, with no violence recorded. The fragment implies hardship without explicit criminal acts or injuries.
Hon Sol A Wood supervises the Twelfth District census in Port Wayne facing a severe shortage of enumerators. Fifty three workers are needed to cover Fort Wayne and Allen County while only a portion can be recruited. Each precinct split among enumerators, with $70 expected for twelve days and special supervisors assigned for the city.
Washington reports a quiet Senate amid the Porto Rican and Philippine tariff bill discussion. Democrats Dewey and Snodgrass explain votes on committee actions while Mr Clay of Georgia previews a Philippine speech linking U.S. policy to the Treaty of Paris and the ship debate.
Sparse jail and court notes list February arrestees and cases including vagrancy assault and child protection issues. The fragmentary record names individuals and agencies but lacks full context or outcomes.
A chaotic OCR fragment discusses criminality and societal danger with references to government, empire, and a theoretical policy of coercion. It mentions depersonalization and mental impairment as factors and questions prevention methods and enforcement.
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A messy OCR listing demotions and payments tied to the Hye Fort Wayne school system. It details aging, groceries, clothing packages valued at $1844, rent, and various items paid or issued during the month. Names appear garbled, with scattered figures and vendor terms.
Washington reports a 172 to 194 vote passage of a tariff bill linking duties on all articles with the United States facing a narrow margin and strong Republican support. Several named Republicans backed the measure while some opposed it, amid party pressures and presidential influence on the legislative outcome.
An old-time ad line promotes Castoria for infants and children. A family will contents note Maneeriaga is bequeathed at a home on Tanks street on Friday evening, mentioning Riley and Miss Bysan Samipson in the will.
Vaneuwyar BC Maveh and Miss Logan twenty one years old daughter of the late Rev Robert Logan first missionary to the South Sea islands sent from Boston by the Congregational board of the United States. Sydney reports say she earned the title Needle of Sheri of the Caroline group for her fervent work in frelug fmmine tropical diseases and personal interactions before dying at age 21.
A native woman, in a case described as accidental, sustained a severe injury to a youth named Shu. The incident led to the child withdrawing inward, with officials planning a review of the circumstances and response.
New York dispatch reports Secretary of War authorizes 1,296,000 dollars for emergency relief in Porto Rico. The move aims to ease distress caused by the hurricane and uprisings, pending a broader appropriation and revenue-based reimbursement from U S revenues. General Davis directs use of funds to aid plantations and natives while awaiting Congress action.
A Pastom Sunpriben Jas sound ot Chit iL Chanut hosted a social gathering with ladies and gentlemen on Went Jefferson Street. The event marked the pastor's birthday anniversary and featured warm fellowship, a formal seating, and a well received meal. C R Kelsey was elected the Ayolkemnns for the paply and JA delivered a speech praising the pastor, noting the congregation's high regard and shared enjoyment of the occasion.
Valnit Torlyn, noted actor and dean of Fitlstarg, died yesterday. A pioneer of the Alvin Joslyn era, he helped build the Alvin theatre in Fort Witt with prized collections and palms. He left a fortune from his career and later faced financial troubles that required disposing of a vast diamond collection.
Ancus McPhowaas has been selected to manage the New Bort Wayin els organization. McPherson is described as highly qualified to lead plans and expects to oversee painters decorators and interior work as the club brightens. The target completion date is March 14 with broader progress anticipated by that time.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a convoluted tale of doctors, a man named Renick Hamiltons of Wort Jefferson Ollo, alleged sale of one million months from Anelal Fiatnla, a fatal outcome unless a coal opera was performed, mentions Ruchian's Avalea Salve and a drugstore named Dreier & Bros with uncertain connections to a medical cure.
In Brewersville this morning in front of Stearn's store Al Puller and Inane Powers were involved in a street altercation. Powers was shot once through the lung and is hospitalized. The incident occurred after a dispute over a correction of Fullie's with a teacher. Police are investigating the shooting and a reward of $898 is referenced.
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