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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
4
Stronghold of rebellious and obstinate Moro leader captured by force under General Wood. Datto Ali routed with heavy losses, signaling a decisive military action in the campaign against Moro resistance. The capture broadens the success of United States forces in the region and showcases the strategic effectiveness of the assault.
Manila March 19 The 11th 23d infantry Troop B and two batteries commanded by Gen Leonard Wood attacked and captured a Moro stronghold at Catabalo Mindanao on March 7. About 450 men faced Datto All retreating with heavy losses to Moros and modest American casualties. Fifty cannons native artillery and ammunition fell into American hands. Major Trust and Captain Macoy pursued Datto Yibangun amid trailing forces.
New York reports Andrew Carnegie has donated five million dollars for educational purposes, with the Globe noting the decision becoming known before his departure to Europe. The formal announcement will follow in a few days, and the gift is believed to support the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh and its arts funding.
The Fort Wayne water trustees and mayor agree on three analyses using eighteen samples from six localities. Dr Macbeth, Dr McCaskey, and Purdue University will analyse six samples each to settle doubts about the water supply and bacteria at pumping stations and the reservoir. Dr Macbeth declined to participate after a dispute over sterile bottles. H T Stapleford returns from Tim a Ohio after selling rugs.
Berlin reports severe fighting on March 18 near Owiitokorero as Colonel Loutwein's Southwest Africa force retreated. Thirty six cavalry and staff under Glasenapp lost seven officers and nine private deaths plus three officers and two privates wounded. Captains Leutwein and Francia and Dr Velten among the dead. Glasenapp wounded slightly. The clash signals possible further reinforcements to the theater.
A Moscow dispatch notes doubts about China's neutrality as reports indicate a powerful Chinese faction may aid Japan. Russian officials speculate Togo's fleet hides along a quiet Chinese coast and is refitting in a gulf or peninsula inlet. Japanese losses and basing shifts are discussed, with several islands and coal stores cited in the ongoing Port Arthur theater.
Willis Rhodes trustee in bankruptcy of the McClellan banks and President John W. Wilte of the White National Bank in Grand Rapids effected a settlement with Chas McClellan son of the former president. Creditors will receive 40 percent of claims, viewed as satisfactory and about 10 percent more than anticipated. McClellan, who runs a hoop and stove mill as Michigan Elm Hoop Company, has resided in Grand Rapids for years. Rhodes filed his report to Steferes Harris, which was accepted. McClellan hopes to repay all indebtedness. the company is reported to be doing excellent business.
Tokio March 19 The British minister refuses to endorse Hales Daily News correspondent to accompany the Japanese army citing his Boer War dispatches as slanderous of the British army. Japan requires endorsement from the resident minister. Hales is thus barred from army movements.
The New York World reports Griscom’s view that the tobacco monopoly would strain American Japanese ties. It notes Tokyo needs the monopoly for finances but warns compensation demanded by the United States would wipe out its first year income, risking a strained relationship with Washington. Also mentions German protection from Kin Kow.
Clarence O. Gilliams of Lagrange declared from his home Saturday that he would not withdraw from the race for the Republican congressional nomination. He said his name would be presented to the convention in Hart Waynes next week and that he still believes he has a fighting chance, despite rumors of certain defeat. Delegates in Fort Wayne were alerted, and his supporters insisted the effort would continue.
Bluffton Ind March 19 Andrew Carnegie has refused an extra $2,000 gift to fund a city library. The decision ends his hoped support for the project.
The library board was advised to adjust its building plans to use the $13,000 already donated, enabling project progress within current funding. The guidance focuses on aligning construction scope with available funds and avoids adding new expenses.
Fort Wayne Commandery No. 4 plans to join the grand commandery meeting in Indianapolis in May. A special train will transport the Fort Wayne delegation with the City Packard band as the grand commandery marks its fiftieth anniversary.
Atkinson, cashier of the Miami County Bank of Amboy near Peru, was shot in the head during a bank robbery last night. Burglars blew out the front wall, but fled after fights with Charles Warren and Atkinson, failing to take $40,600 from the vault.
New York March 19 Following the failure of the cotton firm Daniel Sully Co announced on the cotton exchange yesterday there was little to indicate any sensational developments this morning. The market opened irregular from five points lower to twenty four points higher. A letter from D F Sully Co to the exchange members says he will report his affairs soon and asks for patience while he examines his position. Sully Company assigns names listed and continues business under Daniel J Sully & Co. Continued on Page Ten.
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