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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
6
A chaotic session at the House of Commons saw members clash with police amid calls for privilege and suspension. Crowded benches, shouts of Shame and Down with the government filled the chamber as police forced the removal of several MPs and a brutal scuffle left peers and constabulary entangled on the floor.
Maysville residents voice excitement and concern as surveyors map a railroad line toward New Haven. Local leaders weigh impact on commerce, property, and travel while officials seek support and assess route viability and safety.
Senate debate on Mor gan resolution to amend Senate rules and delay executive business. Morgan insists the Clayton Bulwer treaty must be abrogated to advance Nicaragua canal plans, arguing Britain blocked American interests while urging rules changes and committee referrals.
An obituary fragment recalls Reverend Zartman of Glen Falls Petry’s, noting his age, farming life, and service as township treasurer. It mentions his eightieth seven anniversary, a return visit to Fort Wayne, and that he leaves eight children and several sons and daughters, with mourning in Philadelphia and nearby communities.
The Spanish War Claims Commission gains its chairman as Chandler of Mayr Hampshire is selected to lead the body. The president and cabinet participate in an informal swearing in at the White House with Chief Justice Fuller administering the oath. Officials anticipate rapid appointment of other members and War Department officials, with Meiklejohn and Willand noted among likely appointees as the end of the month approaches.
The General surfaces of John B. Seavies, a key organizer of the American Sugar Refining and American Cotton companies, resigns as president amid reports of vast wealth, hidden assets, and failing obligations. Assignee Tavight aims to settle debts. Seavies’ fortune, once estimated near 20,000,000, is publicly unlisted and guarded by assets. Seavies’ departure from multiple posts signals broader upheaval in his corporate network across rail, manufacturing, and finance.
A garbled OCR fragment lists many financial institutions and entities including Westerd, Sprague, Terminal Warshoxed, Tyivernal, American Deposit and Loan, Brooklyn trust bodies, and Merchantile Trust among others. It notes a Lawyers' club and a downtown district context with unclear commentary on Mr Searius and the constitution, suggesting doubt about one owner’s interests and broader financial entanglements.
Allen A Bowser was elected by popular vote as a lay delegate to attend the United Brethren General Conference in Frederick Maryland, May 9 to 15. He is a prominent Calvary Church member active in church work and Sunday school, serving on boards and as superintendent. The ministerial delegates from the area were also named and will join Bowser at the event.
An early meeting of Carcordly and Commtory annoviation events details changes in office holders. F C Mwehinbewelt, former secretary of a nawoelation, declined reappointment. New officers include President William Diller Transioe Mowry, Secretary G A Kampe, and trustees from Zion Concordia and various churches.
M Bravines Lew will become manager of the Gmersam department at Benjamin Meadows Dairy in this city starting Monday morning. He arrives from Chicago after five years with Collins and Consolidated Toe Gream Companies. He is regarded as well trusted in Kin Vine and the plant. Provines will move from Chicago to the city and is known as brother of Councilman G R Hench.
Clifford H. Lovett of Blailton and Merman Haslinger of thiarity, who distinguished in the regwity arity at the Fort Wayne whetion, were sent to Gaitanapolis the mornings. They will join the Twenty-ninth infantry at Fort Sheridan.
An official statement from Dr Br McGongan, deputy at TuvEWne colossor, denies being a candidate for a political position under the new chatter admnente. The doctor asserts satisfaction with his current post and rejects the rumor.
A late 19th century council session debated a liquor sale ban with penalties up to 500 dollars or 30 days in jail. The ordinance targets public intoxication and drinking houses as public nuisances, with enforcement-backed measures including bench warrants and possible concealment of evidence. Key figures Hughes and Warner align with temperance and anti-temperance factions, while Nation’s supporters back home defenders. The episode recalls prior Prohibition-era tensions and militia involvement in Topia.
Reports outline a massive Louisiana Purchase world’s fair with $10.09 million in general expenditures and a total outlay near $100 million. States to host pavilions, foreign nations, and a Forest Park venue proposed by Park Commissioner Ridgeway for a postwar art museum conversion.
An obscure note appears to discuss remedies and remedies with brands and places such as Calnogin and Columbia. The fragment mentions preventing colds and a bid broken within twenty four hours, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent details.
Fort Wayne group announces two harness road races organized by the Protective association 4a with an April activation day and a later event. Details on entry with automatic handicap race, purse and participants to be discussed at the next meeting.
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