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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1900

Page

10

Law Passed in Congress Signed by President

Washington March 14 the president signed the financial bill making it law. Mr Overstreet of Indiana who led the bill arrived at the White House minutes before the signing and joined the president in the cabinet room as he noted prior bills approved on the 14th of the month. The president used a gold pen and side knife gifted by Mr Overstreet.

Washington Overstreet Indiana White House Congress

Senate passes money value standard bill to president

In Washington March 14 the senate adopted the bill fixing the standard of value of money and sent it to the president for signature. Mr Turner of Washington began a speech on the Port Rico bill while Mr Teller of Colorado spoke on constitutional questions and the government's power to govern acquired possessions.

Washington Senate Dem Frye United States Turner Port Rieau Teller Colorado Cuba

House Passes Gold Bill in Conferece Report Vote

Washington March 14 The house approved the conference report on the currency bill by 166 to 180 after a 4 30 to 5 00 session. Eleven democrats joined republicans including Denny Driggs Levy Underhill Wilson Slayton Rupert Scudder McAleer and Thayer. Sibley voted present. Several members were absent including Hitt and Hopkins. Hitt ill.

Washington House of Representatives House Denny Maryland Driggs Etsemerald Levy Underhill Wilson Slayton Rupert Scudder New York McAleer Pennsylvania Thayer Massachusetts Sibley Hitt and Hopkins Tlinois Hitt

Republican senators debate Puerto Rican tariff caucus plans

In Washington the Republican Senate caucus enters daybreak talks on continuing the Puerto Rican tariff bill. A deadlock with varied views remains, yet leaders expect a harmony solution and may shift toward the House revenue bill, while Foraker and Puerto Rican committee members push the Senate measure.

Washington Senate Foraker

Internal Taxation Plans to Fund Government Revenue

The article discusses the possibility of devising another form of internal taxation to provide revenue for running the government. It suggests exploring mechanisms beyond existing methods to sustain governmental operations.

Truce Reached in Kentucky Legislature Adjourns

Kentucky lawmakers adjourned sine die after a conference between Adjutant Generals Collier and Castleman. Taylor will continue as governor while Beckham waits for the Court of Appeals decision. The legislature appropriated $100,000 to reorganize the state militia.

Frankfort Kentucky Collier Castleman Taylor Beckham Court of Appeals

Armour Incorporates Packing Interests In 20 Million Capital

Chicago March 14 final steps completed for the incorporation of the Armour packing interests with a 20 million capitalization. Formerly a partnership the private corporation will assume all Armour & Co packing houses glue soap and hair factories in Chicago and South Omaha car shops grain and related interests while Armour Kansas City remains independent. P D Armour holds half the stock with J Ogden Armour and the estate of P D Armour Jr. each one eighth and the remainder allotted to longtime employees. Ill health and the death of P D Armour Jr prompted the move.

Springfield Armour & Co Philip D. Armour J. Ogden Armour P. A. Valentine C. F. Langdon L. C. Krauhoff A. R. Union C. M. Favorite T. J. Connors Arthur Meeker Chicago Omaha Armour Grain Business Armour Packing Company of Kansas City P. D. Armour Philip D. Armour, Jr Philip, Jr

China squadron planned as warning to Russia and France

Washington reports indicate the United States will form a Chinese squadron led by Rear Admiral Kempff and deployed from Manila to cruise Chinese and Japanese coasts. The move is seen as a spectacular warning to Russia and France over China affairs, with Germany expected to respond similarly. The squadron may include ships Oregon Baltimore Iowa Philadelphia Marblehead and Montgomery.

New York Journal and Advertiser Washington von Holleben Hill China Russia Bureau of Navigation Crowninshield State Hay Hay Navy Department Kempff Mare Island Navy Yard Manila Remy Oregon Baltimore Iowa Philadelphia Marblehead Pacific Montgomery South Atlantic United States France Germany

Fort Wayne Resident Mrs Toohey Remains Interred

Months ago Mrs. Toohey was a resident of Fort Wayne and her remains were brought here for interment.

Death of Mrs Georgia Phipps at 39 after operation

Mrs Georgia Phipps wife of Robert Phipps of 337 West Main street died Friday morning at St Joseph hospital at age 39 after an operation intended to help her ill health. Death followed exhaustion from the operation.

Georgia Phipps Robert Phipps West Main Street St. Joseph Hospital

Death of Kendallville Woman Mrs Jennie P Flint

News reached Kendallville on Thursday of the death of Mrs Jennie P Flint of Kendallville, who died in Geneva Ohio on Wednesday. She was mother to Mrs Walter W Wells who now resides in Idaho. The Wellses arrived in Geneva too late to see her alive. The funeral will be held in Kendallville tomorrow.

Jennie P. Flint Kendallville Geneva Ohio Flint Walter W. Wells Wells Idaho

Deaths and Funerals in Fort Wayne Community

James M. Eckles, a longtime Fort Wayne resident born in Pennsylvania, died at 57 Riverside Avenue after years of frail health and a recent grip. He left three children Emma William and Harry Eckles. Harry works as a Central Union Tele phone inspector and Willis as a Hoffman Bros bookkeeper. Mrs. Austin Pierce also noted for laryngitis death.

James M. Eckles Fort Wayne Riverside Avenue Emma William Harry Eckles Mr. Eckels Pennsylvania Harry Central Union Telephone Company Willis Hoffman Bros

Handel's Messiah Delights New Haven Congregation

The New Haven M E church filled to capacity last night for Handel's Messiah sung by local soloists and a chorus under Rev. Sherman Powell. The performance drew strong praise with the audience remaining for over two hours until the Amen, and Powell and the ensemble received enthusiastic acclaim.

New Haven M. E Sherman Powell Trinity M. E. Church Powell McLetchie George Cocking M. E. Church

Suicide at Paulding Lumber Co. mills shocks town

James M. Kersey, a veteran of the Civil War era, suicided at the Paulding Lumber Company mills by forcing his head into a running circular saw. Coroner Mouser conducted an inquest and ruled the death suicide. Witness William Wagner, frightened, later testified to the act.

Paulding Ohio James M. Kersey Paulding Lumber Company Mouser William Wagner Kersey Company H Fourth

Marriage of Miss Tillia Raab and Dr A J Lomas

Miss Tillia Raab and Dr A J Lomas wed at 2 o clock Wednesday at the bride’s West Jefferson street home. Rev S Wagenhals officiated before family and friends in Trinity English Lutheran church surroundings. An elaborate dinner followed. the couple then departed for Chicago and St Louis. Dr Lomas, a well known local physician, has resided here about five years.

Tillia Raab A. J. Lomas West Jefferson Street S. Wagenhals Trinity English Lutheran Church Chicago St. Louis Lomas Dr. Lomas

Fort Wayne Mexican Tourists Return After 30 Days

The Fort Wayne group of Mexican tourists came home last week after a 30 day trip. Attending were R. G. Thompson and wife, R. L. Romy, Custer Sheldon, Nels B. Mounsh, Julius Dick of Huntington, and ex-Postmaster General James Gary of Baltimore. Mr. Thompson continued with the party to Buffalo and will return tomorrow.

Fort Wayne R. G. Thompson R. L. Romy Custer Sheldon Nels B. Mounsh Huntington James Gary Baltimore Mr. Thompson Buffalo

Mrs. Austin Pierce Dies After Illness in City

Mrs. Austin Pierce died last Wednesday morning at her father's home, Dr. A. J. Bauch, 171 Wells street, after a long illness from laryngitis. She was the widow of Franklin Pierce, formerly in the local grocery trade. Born in Ohio, she was 35 and survived by one daughter, 13.

Austin Pierce A. J. Bauch Wells Street

Rev. Woolpert Suspended After Trial Verdict

Special telegram from Xenia Ohio reports Rev. D C Woolpert editor of the Jamestown Journal was found guilty at Trinity M E church and suspended from the church until conference meets He allegedly defrauded editor W M Petit of the Jamestown Press of 1000 in a business deal.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Today Xenia Ohio D. C. Woolpert Jamestown Journal Trinity M. E. Church Woolpert W. M. Petit Jamestown Press

Infant Harber Dies at 14 Days in Philadelphia Home

Marian Harrier Harber, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Har ber Jr, died early Wednesday at 309 Hanna Street aged 14 days. The father is a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad.

Marian Harrier Harber P. J. Harber, Jr Hanna Street Pennsylvania Railroad

Governor Taylor in Louisville with Republican leaders

Governor Taylor arrived in Louisville with C. M. Barnett, chairman of the state central committee, and met with prominent Republicans at the custom house in the afternoon.

Louisville Taylor C. M. Barnett Republican State Central Committee Custom House

Infant Kratzsch Died at Eleven Months in City

Adelia Kratzsch infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick C Kratzsch of 44 West Second street died Wednesday at eleven months old Father employed by Rurode Dry Goods company.

Adelia Kratzsch Frederick C. Kratzsch West Second Street Rurode Dry Goods Company

Taggart Declines in a Democratic Letter

Indianapolis mayor Thomas Taggart, in a letter to the state democracy published by the Sentinel editor, last night, positively declined to ...

Indianapolis Thomas Taggart Sétinel

Toohey Friends in the City Receive Tel Message

In the city residents received a tel telegram or message indicating an upcoming event or greeting. The fragment suggests a social contact or notice related to Mr Toohey and local acquaintances. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.

Wife in Allegheny Admits Leaving Husband for Stranger

Fort Wayne police tracked D. H. Stover’s missing wife to a eastern city house. She confirmed she lives with another man and will not return, sending 160 bullets instead of money. Officers monitor the situation as Stover seeks his funds.

Gorsline D. H. Stover Allegheny Fort Wayne Coling Chicago Pittsburg

Traveling man seeks gun permit after Kokomo incident

George A. Morris, a traveling man, asks Police Officer Heller for permission to carry a revolver citing threats after a hotel dispute in Kokomo. He claims vermin damaged his overcoat, was beaten by landlord Beal, and fears further assault while awaiting his trunk. The law allows travelers to go armed without officer consent.

George A. Morris Heller Morris Kokomo Lindell Beal Fort Wayne

Police Notes Report Arrests and Sentences in City

Mike Koehler and his wife were arrested near the south depot after a late quarrel. In police court the next day Mike received an eleven day jail term while his wife faced a suspended sentence. A train climber was ordered to appear in court after being taken into custody by Detective Dinger.

Mike Koehler Elliott Scherer Mike

Toe Amputation Notice at Rohrev’s Place

A few days ago a patient underwent toe amputation performed by Dr. Tfarrod. Special Officer Sherman Lavanway remains on duty at Rohrev’s place in the office setting.

Tfarrod Sherman Lavanway Rohrev

Rome City Cottagers elect officers at annual meeting

At the Rome City Cottagers association annual meeting held in the Commercial club rooms E H McDonald was elected president M L Jones secretary and W H Dreier treasurer forming the board of directors The association has seventy five member families The group will host another Venetian Night at the resort on July 16 with John Mobr returning as manager.

Rome City Cottager’s Association Commercial Club E. H. McDonald M. L. Jones W. H. Dreier John Mobr

What’s Your Face Worthed

advertisement for Dr King's New Life Pills promising clear skin rosy cheeks and rich complexion. promotes liver trouble cure with price information and store name Deller & Bree drug store.

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