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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
7
General Kitchener and General Botha held a lengthy conference in London today. Botha was accompanied by a secretary while Kitchener came with no aide. A surrender appears imminent as talks continue on terms for ending the war.
Amid chaotic reports from Pretoria action stalls over armistice talks. Generals Tiotlus and Bowe discuss hostilities as censor delays release. A tense meeting at Midedabunye on February 27 weighs surrender possibilities and the broader endgame with Kitchener guiding terms.
Dispatches report Boer forces attack near London and Maask with heavy losses on both sides. Boer General Collis killed. British columns advance toward Folrinbury as French reports note captives and farm store damage. Totals claim Boer casualties and inland colony disruption with raids near Aberderit and Pearston repelled by British.
The memoranda from the British official circles express strong approval of the latest ministerial announcements on South Africa. They claim the concessions will foster stability and expectedly bring about a quicker settlement with the Boers while ensuring British interests are safeguarded.
New York dispatch reports the death of Br. Mattheissen, longtime head of the American Sugar Refining Company and related firms. He arrived from Germany as a youth, later cofounding the American Bugay Refining Company and Weinhers Sugar Refining Company, with a career spanning decades in the sugar industry.
The article describes internal tensions at the Matthaison refinery with H H Havemeyer overseeing management and delays in business, amid claims of rest time demands and financial stress. It also notes a $20,000 suit by attorney Bagheldar for Mantels Johnson against David Hershbarger alleging criminal prosecution and slander with detailed statements about arrests and grand jury proceedings.
Washington March 8 The Senate today confirmed nominations pending on the Senate. At 6 p.m. the chamber adjourned without further action, signaling progress on several appointments as votes wrapped up for the day.
Presidential nomination today widens the field with candidates from multiple states including Ohio California Iowa and Texas. Names repeatedly cited include William A Maury Willian B Gianders Henry D Dud and Clint C Haan as leading contenders for attorney general and other national posts amid formal party hearings.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes county appellate proceedings in DeKalb Steuben and nearby counties. It describes judges observing years of protective actions and vague references to incidents and people including Davin and Tyilen Frank with scattered personal names and locations.
Readable fragments describe multiple individuals in various towns using Dr Miles Pain Pills. Mentions of relief from headaches pains digestion and nerve and liver issues. Several names and places appear, including Mrs A Eb Tepe and Dr Miles referenced in connection with recovery at home or local factories.
Sunday School lesson surveys Pilate as the Roman governor who questions Jesus and refuses to yield to political pressure. The piece contrasts Pilate’s cautious rulings with Jewish leaders and crowds demanding crucifixion, noting Jesus’ steadfast responses and the political dynamics of the trial.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a stream of debated topics about Jesus, Pilate, and Jewish authorities. It weaves questions on truth, responsibility, and the crucifixion, referencing biblical figures and moral consequences in a reflective, sermonlike voice. The passage juxtaposes Pilate's wife, Herod, and the crowd, musing on guilt, divine plan, and world impact.
A garbled report claims Warsaw resident Peter Evans faced a long jail term and multiple arrests. The article references sheriff records, investigations, and conflicting city notices, mentioning Daniel Delnan and other named locals, with unclear dates and outcomes.
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