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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
16
The Hague March 12 It is learned from a reliable source that President Kruger through the consuls at Pretoria has appealed for intervention by the great powers in the Transvaal conflict and has also appealed to the governments of Belgium Holland and Switzerland.
London reports Lord Roberts should reach Bloemfontein by March 14 at the present pace. Gatacre is at Bethulie bridge with a possible joint approach to the town, while Mafeking relief rumors persist without confirmation amid Natal and Cape Colony unrest.
Pretoria dispatch dated March 10 reports President Kruger and President Steyn sending peace proposals to Lord Salisbury. Conditions include respect for independence of the two republics and amnesty for rebel colonists. Foreign consuls were asked to seek intervention from their powers to halt further bloodshed.
London reports from Agsvogel Kope dated March 12 that forces were unopposed during the march yesterday. Officers left at the last camp to record casualties have not yet arrived, and no further casualty details are available.
A report notes the speaker staying within a mile of the Bethulie railway bridge yesterday. The structure was partially destroyed and the enemy held the opposite bank, indicating ongoing combat activity in the area.
Sir Thomas Lipton says he will challenge for the America's Cup next year if no other yachtsman does. He plans improvements on a new challenger with lines similar to the Shamrock but different materials and a longer waterline. The Clyde firm will likely build the vessel, with a focus on timely arrangements and August deadline. John V S Oddie of the New York Yacht Club notes the move is welcome and priority would be respected if a formal challenge arrives first.
Dispatches from Manila report Major Ward and a company of the Sixteenth regiment were assaulted as they left Aparri on the river bank landing. Eight Americans were wounded, including Ward, as native forces in the Cagayan valley harassed the garrison and the Tagalogs were said to be instigating the attack.
In a west side plant Henry D McDowell and assistants set up equipment to refine air by separating oxygen nitrogen and carbonic acid gas aiming to create market value from atmosphere components. The project frames air as a source of saleable elements rather than a free commodity.
London dated March 12 reports Dr. Leyds, diplomatic agent for the Transvaal, thanking Mr. John Clancy Irish nationalist MP for Dublin North division and Dublin Corporation for a resolution of sympathy with the South African Republic. He says the gesture is greatly appreciated and will be prized.
Newark, N J March 12 Fifteen people died in a Morris and Fourteenth avenues tenement fire believed incendiary. Most victims were children from twelve families totaling around sixty residents. Firefighters rescued survivors as flames raged, while communities in the Italian district mourned and sought the arsonist responsible.
Two children occupied the rear portion of an upper story when a fire broke out. Credavo was arrested after Virginia Dy Prula, a house boarder, told Captain Edwards she saw him and his family fully dressed and ready to flee the burning building. Credavo denied setting the fire at the station house, becoming excited as he asserted no knowledge of the blaze’s origin.
Miss Florence Reese of Herkimer New York has a live snake in her stomach. She was taken to St Luke's hospital in Utica for operation after years of symptoms including a two to three foot serpent felt by hand. The case remains unexplained.
Captain H S Bishop reports worsening relief needs in Porto Rico with rationing lagging and starvation risk. Farmers have cleared lands, laborers displaced, and many drift toward towns amid scarce food. Generals Davis and Bishop urge a second shipment of 500 tons of rice codfish and bacon to follow the March 16 delivery.
Medical missionary Dr J H McCartney from Chung King China has been in the city since last Thursday as a guest of Mr and Mrs Lem R Hartman. He addressed eighty five women of the Woman s Foreign Missionary society of the M E church Friday afternoon. His talk and presence greatly pleased the audience. Church services are offered at Simpson M E church Friday evening Wayne Street Ex E church Sunday morning.
Indianapolis March 12 With under forty days before the Republican state nominating convention six candidates compete in a lively contest. Leaders Vesey Hogate Durbin Haggard Griffiths and Dodge seek district votes and anticipate a long convention battle with potential entry of Crumpacker as a surprise factor.
Sheriff Melching chased forged note suspect Jay L. Keplinger from Indian Territory to Paris Texas then Honey Grove where he was captured. Keplinger faces forgery charges on notes totaling thousands with Fort Wayne awaiting his return.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports likely peace talks among the Wah Ting Sin Suey Ying and Suey Sing Tongs to end deadly clashes that left three Chinese killed in the past two weeks. Consul general Dong Hung will mediate as leaders from the rival groups convene to seek a treaty.
Bids opened at architect Charles Kendrick's office for iron work on the DeWald and Kasy buildings. Three bidders. lowest from Wabash Bridge and Iron Co of Wabash Indiana. Amounts listed as 2137.79 for the DeWald building and 580.50 for the Kasy building. Contract covers cast iron and steel use in construction.
The United States may act as intermediary to transmit a peace appeal between Great Britain and the South African republics. The move would not be mediation and hinges on both sides accepting the role. U S consul Aldebert Hay in Pretoria and Ambassador Choate are named in sending terms from Presidents Kruger and Steyn. The government expects fuller details soon.
In Frankfort on March 13 the Kentucky legislature plans final adjournment before midnight with both houses eager to expedite business. Apart from Senator Triplett’s 100000 dollar militia reorganization resolution there is little urgent legislation and Democrats expect smooth passage. A night session is possible and Governor Taylor’s future action remains uncertain as Republicans say he will stay until the governorship question is resolved.
Uriah Blackburn an employee at Bowser works was struck in the side by a back wheel this morning and severely injured. He was removed to his home at 146 Walton avenue by city ambulance and Dr McHugh attended him pronouncing the injury quite serious with possible internal injuries and fractures to the tibia.
Dr. G. B. Stemen was called to Arcola Monday evening to amputate three fingers from Warren Sites left hand. Weeks ago during extreme cold Sites froze both feet and hands. other injuries healed but the left hand required removal of the little, middle and ring fingers.
Dra. J W Channell and Maurice Harrod performed an operation on Officer William Rohrer yesterday afternoon at 111 Conns Street removing the great toe from the left foot. Rohrer had been threatened and faced gangrene in the toe.
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