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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
10
London reports on March 18 that high officials say the long rivalry over a border area near Tien Tein will likely end with both British and Russian forces pulling back. Diplomats expect the withdrawal to settle the quarrel in the contested territory.
The Anglo-Russian dispute remains unchanged while French troops are quieter. Over forty arrests have been made.
London officials and foreign press debate diplomacy over tensions with Russia in Manchuria Mongolia and Tibet as ministers seek a cautious path. UK officials seek a clear statement on Russian intentions while British papers warn against any abrupt force.
A Minghiul dispatch reports United States Minister Conger sailing today. The envoy’s departure follows intensified ties between the United States and China as the alliance with Llung Chang’s faction develops.
Berlin dispatch reports the German tenant at Swatow demands the district governor of Hate Ming be dismissed for anti Christian stance and slow handling of claims. Two Chinese participants in anti German civil unrest at Ho Ping are severely harmed.
Pekin marked the opening of the Pekin Chan-Sing-On line with ministers from France and Belgium in attendance. A parade or review followed the ceremony, highlighting the milestone in regional rail transport.
Three Indianapolis coal miners from West Pineville formed a mob to lynch Deputy Sheriff Frank McCoy after he was charged in the Gorbel case. A strong guard protected the jail and the miners dispersed without storming the jail.
United States Ambassador Choate and other envoys arrived in London on March 11 to present their credentials to the King at Marlborough House. Each member of the diplomatic corps attended a dawn ceremony marking the formal start of their postings.
The report notes two horses and three royal servants in long scarlet cloaks attending a scene as diplomats dressed in levee attire except for Ambassador Choate in evening dress. Lord Lansdowne presented the visitors to the king, who received them in field marshal fashion.
County farmers and business leaders are invited to the Alien County Agricultural and Home Merit society meeting in the court house assembly room on Wednesday afternoon. An agent from the Continental Sugar company of Cleveland will discuss a proposed sugar beet project for the county and answer questions. Superintendent Alexander Johnson of the feeble minded institute, society president, urged non members to attend and support a potential Fort Wayne sugar beet plant.
The Philippine Commission shows willingness to grant a standalone province for Romblon and Marinduque amid peace hopes. Insurgents remain in mountains, others favor American sovereignty and a new civil government led by Major Bran M. Johnson and Captain Albert S. Williams.
Stockholders led by Henry C. Baul B. Conroy and Moe Hulfyoun visited Hartford City Monday to view the start of machinery at Wayne Paper company’s newly completed mill on Utility site wrecked last year. Architect Gik Weatherhauer and contractor Toby Suelzer accompanied them. Paul notes say all departments opened well and, when full, the plant will run day and night with about fifty workers producing tagging paper for the Fort Wayne plant.
Report of Lake Erie road excursion trains running late and overcrowded on Sunday. Passengers describe long delays, poor accommodations, no light or water, and injuries as trains ran between Bere and Indianapolis. About thirty Tippecanoe club members did not join Harrison funeral procession.
In Bloomingdate in the circuit court Tanne Slater was fined 25 dollars and given a short sentence of 30 days for tumult and battery. The case involved Slater choking Isale Slater, witnessed by his young daughter who ran to the defense of her mother. The family residence is in Bloomingdate.
Washington March 18 state department renews effort to settle Morocco claims. Gummere the consular general at Tangier is sent new instructions after a disputed remark by the foreign minister. The armored cruiser New York under Admiral Regars nears Gibraltar and Tangier enabling Gummere to embark for Marrakesh to press for a settlement.
WW J Kerr a well known pension attorney was struck by paralysis Saturday afternoon. His condition was critical but then improved and physicians expect recovery barring unforeseen complications. He collapsed at his office after noon while reclining on a cot, was treated on site then moved to a life home. Kerr, 67, has lived in Fort Wayne since 1900 and previously suffered minor attacks. His sons G Cro Kerr and Montgomer T Kerr traveled from Indianapolis after telegram news.
An OCR fragment describes proposed provincial boundaries near the Beuiah Go- Iuabin and the thlemerid ian with the U S line to the south and the Saskatche win river to the north, citing a population around 248 000. It mentions a possible 1805 new province and adds about 1 800 aquave wiley to Maui tob a, BITRCHAEES. It also recounts a 4 250 TOR sum and a theft scene where Peter tergen talph of Vimange bought email fortune, and Greenhalgh's safe with 4 260 in gold and bank notes was recovered.
The report states all John D. Rockefeller interests in Ivan business including mines railways and lake transportation lines will join United States Steel. It cites Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines and Duluth Missabe and Northern Railway debts and bonds, with Morgan & Co confirming Rockefeller assets transfer to U S Steel.
Lieut E A Yule of the Fort Wayne recruiting station has authority to accept enlistments for the engineering corps of the United States Army. The move is expected to attract a number of applicants from Fort Wayne for this branch of military service.
Albany March 16 Odell signs the bills passed by the legislature imposing tax on insurance companies and taxing earnings banks on the earning surplus. The bond tax is 1 percent on surplus and undivided earnings. The insurance tax is 1 percent on the gross amount of premiums received during the preceding calendar year by domestic companies. A tax of five tenths of one percent is imposed on foreign and marine companies. Egregious and nonparafive insurance campaigns are exempted from taxation.
The Elks lodge Port Whynalog No 155 announced a tented circus as a major feature of their June program. Aimed at showcasing talent from within the lodge, the event will include genuine circus elements, a vent font, sawdust, and real nets. Committee work and executive officers are coordinating the attraction, signaling a notable event in the lodge’s tour days.
Chief Justice Fuller announced a recess next Monday for a fortnight. The court’s decision on Porto Rico and Philippine questions is expected after the recess. No cases of great importance were presented today.
Report from St. Petersburg dated March 17 describes protests around the Cathedral of Our Lady of Enzan in Moscow. Students demanded military service reforms and vengeance for a fatally shot official. clashes blocked a Nebosko avenue march, rumors of killings circulated though eyewitnesses could not confirm. The chief of police was rumored dead but not substantiated.
Indianapolis on March 18 reports the will of ex president General Harrison to be read before his immediate family prior to probate. The holographic document, written before his 1599 Pan e trip, is kept in a Florida National vault with private papers. Sylvester Gacke remains home after a wagon accident injuring his foot.
March 18 report notes Herr Von Werder, recently from a mission to St. Petersburg, met a cool reception in the capital. Emperors Willa and allied figures had arranged a private audience intended to clarify policy, but misunderstandings persisted. Count Lamedort pressed for details on German plans regarding Austro-German provinces and annexation.
Report states that the escort taking the remains of ex president Harrison arrived in Indianapolis on Sunday morning. Marching crowds were tired but orderly, with no delays noted before dispersing to their homes.
Werento Ont March 18 The west northwest plans to grant an eighth governing province to Canada early 72 102 when the ceiling returns are completed. The new Frevites will be known as Alberta.
The Tough GN PUNKIN BIDGE scene near collapse when Frank Touhey learns a recent purchase is not his property. Verification shows the Chicago Bargain company owned the machinery, which passed through WOMam Myers at Flint Ohio and then to WT Ramid Marriott in Fort Wayne who sold it in good faith to Pourey Fannie. The pawnbroker awaits Touhey's return to redeem value as the case heads to Fort Wayne court.
A company formed by Louis Gurdes Charles Wilding Gottlion Fuller August Selle and Fred Fete purchased remaining lots in Tadustyinl Park addition from the Bronk Alderman estate and will place them on the snorkel. ME Wilting is president, Oordes secretary. The art meeting of the new organization was held yesterday.
Canton March 14 The National Witch Hazel company is delayed but registered as an assured fact with capitalization of 3 300 000 HL. M. Long will open a branch store on Calloun street near Lewis as part of expansion plans.
In Leavenworth Massachusetts inmates seized a mine and took fifteen guards hostage demanding better conditions. Warden Turia Son refused demands, while guards and convicts faced rising tensions as prisoners threatened violence if their terms were not met.
Christian Gulf, a Pittsburgh brakeman, was struck by a moving train and thrown to the platform. He sustained deep facial wounds but kept conscious and was removed for care after temporary relief. Authorities report a narrow escape from serious injury.
The court docket shows suits to restrain mortgage assignments by the International Building and Saw Association against Aaron Lachey et al, plus foreclosures for $1,200. E J Woodworth named as administrator, and Mary Sefferdin estate administratrix qualified. Several cases dismissed or set for trial with numerous dates listed.
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