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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
2
A 1901 newspaper fragment reports notice of publication day change to Wednesday, warning correspondents to send letters by Tuesday. It also comments on political topics, including Andrew Carnegie’s library philanthropy, New York bank issues, and remarks on public finances and governance.
Report notes Andrew Carnegie plans to donate seventy five thousand dollars for a new public library building in Fort Wayne. The announcement underscores Carnegie's continuing philanthropy and the city’s push to establish a major municipal library.
The philanthropist’s postponed plans for Fort Wayne are revived as 87 500 dollars annually for library maintenance are promised by Mr. Carnegie. The gift secures Sawdust public library building in the state, elevating Fort Wayne’s status and benefiting the community with a funded, paid for library site.
The article portrays President Diaz as ill and possibly insane, arguing his decline risks destabilizing Mexico and drawing attention to the differing views on his rule. It praises his early reforms, strong governance, and economic progress while acknowledging a perceived despotism, claiming constitutional forms remain intact as the nation adapts to potential leadership change.
The article recalls Benjamin Harrison as president whose reputation rested on respect for the Constitution. It notes opposition to political pressure and describes how Attorney General W. H. Miles praised Harrison for bowing to constitutional bounds, restraining executive power amid partisan congresses.
The text references President and Congress relations, a punctured thigh injury involving M. De Rodays, and Count Boni De Castellone alledgedly cleared of dishonor. It mentions C. A. Johnson, a washer who allegedly stole town funds from Niles, Mich, and was arrested for return.
The nation mourns General Benjamin Harrison as a statesman and soldier after a long battle with illness. Tributes highlight his temperate judgment, integrity, and public service, noting the impact of his death on American history and the sudden end of a revered career.
The Agriculture Department in Washington estimates wheat held by farmers at about 148 million bushels, roughly 25 percent of last year’s crop, with 158.7 million bushels remaining on March 1, 1900, and a livestock survey noting 808s. The outlook suggests continued prosperity for farmers in the coming year, supported by available grain stocks.
The report shows 36.9 percent of the crop on hand and 400,500,000 bushels, with 37.2 percent of the 1900 crop and 41.0 percent of 1888 on hand, suggesting strong demand for this year’s crops. It notes general industrial activity supports fair prices if conditions hold. It mentions political maneuvering and a plebiscite in Indianapolis with damages awarded, reflecting broad public concerns.
A fragmented obituary records a man named Mr. Stinger with travels from Auburn to Placerville and across the U S to Texas and California between 1800 and 1888. It notes his religious affiliation, funeral arrangements, and cremation request, with services to be held at the residence and conducted by Dr H Von Sweringen.
Mrs Gonth, widow of Mre A Gonth of Tafayethe liwn ship, died Sunday at age 7 years 6 months 28 days. Death due to infirmities of age. Survived by daughter Mrs Dan Losier and eight grandchildren. Resided in Allen county since 1852.
Mary Cooper aged 77 died after a fall caused by a stroke like apoplexy and prior illnesses. She collapsed at a residence on South Brandony and died at home. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 from the family home with Rev W D N of Wayne Street Church officiating. Surviving are her husband Cornelius Cooper and several children.
Louis, infant son of Mr and Mrs Optis SchwartsMopf of Huffman Street, died Monday night from brain fever at age one year. funeral and arrangements to be announced by the family.
Louise Austin widow of the late Dott Aus ty died at her home 25 Lincoln avenue at age 62. Survived by five children: Clarence Austin of Peru, William S. Austin and Mays Ladd Barge of Ga yet, Nelle Nevin of Pen, with Hanry Be Austin of this city. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs Sirah Tanbey ISATNEY, wife of Georgia Tanbey, died at 4 this morning after long illness. She was 36. Survived by husband two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the family home.
Frederick W. Wellmeyer aged 56 died Sunday evening at his home 225 West Suiperby arrest after a four year illness. A Prussian native and Franco-Prussian War veteran, he came to America after 1874 marriage. Survived by widow and six children William Lillie Bertha Frederick Clara Toyis. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 at residence and at 2 00 at Tobin's Reformed church with interment Lindenwood.
Obituaries report the death of Ida Wosheking, one month old, in Maumee township from a pestonia. Catherine Hake, 82, pioneer resident of Marion township, dies at her son's residence, leaving ten children and several siblings. Additional items discuss sugar duties debates in London and a major fire in Scranton damaging Williams and McAnulty store, Scranton Supply Machinery, and related firms. hotel guests evacuated with no injuries, total loss estimated at about 978000, insured.
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