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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes growing support for Judge Allen Zollars of this city as a potential Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Across Northern, central, and southern Indiana, party figures view him as a strong executive choice, with broad cross-state appeal and unlikely sectional opposition.
The passage criticizes perceived government excess and bureaucratic show of democracy. It notes ninety US Senators with combined salaries of 450000 and 300 aides costing 510000, funded by the government. It mocks a dignified conduct and hints at political theater behind proceedings.
The Pacific cable bill clause requiring American made equipment faces practical delay and high expense to undertake work in the U.S. England has held a practical monopoly since the 1857 trans Atlantic cable laid.
A congressional committee reports President McKinley did not know Utah postmasters faced polygamy charges when appointed. It cites tariff effects on US industry and imports worth about 169 million dollars in seven months. The Indianapolis Press supports a benevolent imperialism guiding new territories toward self government. A House scene shows Senator Wolcott’s re election hopes tied to a bimetallism debate.
Bloemfontein falls with little resistance as British control expands while Kruger vows hard fighting. The piece lauds Judge Joseph W. Adair for the Indiana supreme bench race, praising his integrity and suitability. It also notes speculation on B F Shively as Bryan’s running mate and potential vice presidential nominee prospects.
The article argues Premier Salisbury’s reply to Kruger's appeal shows no new British aim and predicts Boer defeat will erase independence of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. It accuses London exploiters led by Chamberlain and Rhodes of seeking to subjugate the republics, repeating Jameson raid tactics for profit.
The piece argues the Chicago platform supports free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, criticizing Republicans for inflation via banking money. It asserts monetary principles show prices respond to money supply and cautions against alternating contraction and inflation for speculators.
The board notes the reformatory measures enacted in 1897 and the parole system have produced satisfactory results. From April 1, 1897, to October 31, 1899, 402 men were paroled with 60 cases unsatisfactory. Wages earned totaled $48,164.80, saving the state $27,241.83 if kept in prison. At the state prison 141 men were paroled, with 11 unsatisfactory. wages earned were $13,794.86.
The New York Post calls the Porto Rican tariff a national disgrace. It argues that while military defeats would not ruin the flag, the government’s treatment of Porto Ricans as aliens destroys their hope for pledged reforms after eighteen months of occupation.
The Agriculturist notes farm produce value in the past year rose about 31 percent from the 1894 96 low, adding livestock worth over 700 million dollars more and staple crops up 400 million while other crops gain 200 million. Meat dairy calves mules and pelts show a 370 million increase.
Fort Wayne, May convention to nominate Stephen B. Fleming for joint senator is announced in the Democrat. Fleming, son of William Fleming, is described as estimable, honest, capable, and bearing his father’s traits, with strong Democratic backing in northern Indiana.
The notice catalogs 32 and 36 inch India linens, Swiss Mulls, Dimities, Persian Lawns, Dotted Swiss Mulls, French Swiss Batiste and Lawns, Nainsooks, Organdies, and embroidered laces with prices per yard or per dozen. It notes white cotton fabrics are popular this season and mentions silk and wool alternatives.
Misses' white skirts with embroidery and lace trim priced at $1.00 to $2.25 each. Also offered are Misses' drawers at 50c to $1.00, white ribbons in all widths, mitts, gloves, hosiery, and veiling nets advertised at low prices.
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