The Weekly Sentinel Editor and Proprietor Hackett
The Weekly Sentinel names A. K. Hackett as editor and proprietor in the masthead. The notice confirms Hackett's leadership role at the publication.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
19
The Weekly Sentinel names A. K. Hackett as editor and proprietor in the masthead. The notice confirms Hackett's leadership role at the publication.
In Advance. SUBSCRIPTION 4 At End of Year. The item discusses General Harrison and McKinley, Indiana politics, Porto Rico tariff, and prominent figures like David B Hill and Beveridge. It notes Indiana’s political mood, possible gubernatorial candidates, and reflections on trust issues in Russia. The piece references William Jennings Bryan returning to Texas and defending democratic principles.
A fragment from a historic paper notes a river’s journey toward the sea and a warm reception awaiting a distinguished figure returning to hearts and homes, signaling reopening ties and celebrated homecoming.
Mme Sutler Phillips, labeled an alleged witch, is jailed in Hackensack New Jersey. She would be tried for pretending to be a witch to obtain money under false pretenses not for witchcraft per se. The piece notes old New Jersey laws like the ducking stool for shrews and contrasts with modern penal code.
The piece endorses Henry Colerick as a Bryan loyalist for the Twelfth district delegate slot to the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City next July. It argues his party service and fidelity merit the honor, hoping the district will elect him. It also notes ongoing U S military and tariff debates in Manila and Porto Rico.
A call urges choosing only sound timber for the Allen county democratic ticket to ensure an honest capable and worthy ticket. It emphasizes the judgeship of the Allen circuit court and praises Judge O Rourke as an eminent lawyer and honorable man whose service benefits minors estates probate and criminal matters despite a modest salary.
The piece argues the administration uses imperial policy talk to scare trusts into funding the Republican campaign. It claims Foraker’s remarks about the Philippines and the open door would upend protection, pushing funds into the trusts to avert a McKinley defeat. It warns a Democratic victory might still leave a Republican Senate blocking Philippines reforms.
The piece praises Judge Edward O Rourke of the circuit court in Allen county noting he faces no opposition in the Democratic convention for renomination and is widely trusted for long, able, and ethical service with a record of upright justice.
The piece warns that Europe faces a dangerous moment as national resentments and mobilizations grow. Russia presses Persian Gulf interests while Afghanistan border tensions rise, France prepares for conflict, and Queen Victoria tours Britain to inflame patriotism as London bears peak anxiety.
The piece argues that Democratic unity now blocks Republican imperial aims, citing Porto Rican tariff policy as a disruptive step and noting Democrats once split have rallied around a core anti imperial principle with renewed cohesion among party factions.
Democrats unite behind a traditional victory message as they rally to vote together this year. A legal challenge to the Dingley tariff claims Porto Rico is not foreign but part of the United States, with the government seeking delay ahead of the presidential election. John Bull weighs Afghan affairs amid the ameer’s uneasy friendship signals.
Several births are announced including boys born to the Glasenkamp Knepstein and McLaughlin families. A Wayne Washington teachers institute meets in the Elektron building. Charles Myers of Huntertown inventions a tank heating device. patent sought. Fort Wayne news covers marriages, illnesses, shop plans, and church matters with local names and addresses.
Fine damask towels from 1860 The New York Store priced at 32 cents each, with a special 45 cent item. A stock of 100 dozen all linen Huck towels offered at 81-3 cents each, originally valued at 10 cents.
A short classified ad states 16 by 20 inch crayons available for one dollar at Jar Irads located at 15 Calhoun Street. Contact wl4-2t-Sdtf for more details.
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