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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
5
The Weekly Sentinel notes Indiana Republicans have left out the Porto Rican bill from their state platform and assume it is effectively covered. It also observes a belief that Senators Platt and Hanna cannot persuade Governor Teddy to accept the vice presidency, or even drink from the watering trough.
The Boers fail to seize the force at Wepener but wear out Lord Roberts cavalry remounts while pursuing them, not toward Pretoria.
Bryan and McKinley should note that 50 000 children in the northwest have given Dewey a gold watch. The children cannot vote, but their fathers may express their feelings.
The article notes Governor Roosevelt repeating his declination as he travels west and hints at a presidential bid in 2004. It discusses Penrose resigning to let Governor Stone appoint Quay, but this move is unlikely to gain support given prior appointments and the unchanged constitutional mandate for an extra session.
Twenty five women employees at a New York City wrapper manufacturing concern strike over an issue described as the latest move by the plutocratic oppressors. The grievance centers on an order forbidding them to talk while at work, cited as the act that sparked the walkout.
Europe debates enforcement of damages after Turkey promises to meet American demands. England delays to focus on South Africa and avoid entanglements, while Russia and other powers await moves. U.S. readiness questioned after Spanish War powder shortages and alleged favoritism in ordnance procurement. General Miles faced war department resistance to his plans and new inventions.
A succinct critique labels the provisioning of troops as criminal and argues it warrants firm, possibly legal, action. The remark emphasizes accountability for equipment and readiness decisions impacting security and governance.
The Republican party in Pennsylvania serves notice it still belongs to Matt Quay. Senator Hanna, as chair of the national committee, has not compelled Philadelphia to support the June convention. Governor Pingree says the country's hope lies with the Democratic party and Golden Rule Jones of Toledo has taken up golf. The first claim is true and the second is sad.
Mr. Quay states he does not yet know his exact plan but is certain he will not quit politics. The Pennsylvania boss has been toppled yet remains determined to rise again and continues to intend pursuing political influence.
The speaker notes that Hanna’s allusions to dark days of the Spanish war must reference Alger, em balmed beef, Swear-Hard Eagan and General Miles. He claims the national sky was cloudless from Dewey sinking Montejo to Santiago’s surrender and that the war did not ruffle the glorious bird.
The piece argues against racial labels like colored or mulatto in public documents as un-American and notes a long arc toward erasing the color line from records. It also previews a political showdown where ex Senator Quay is defeated by Senator Hanna and speculates on future power moves and motives.
A narrow loss for Matthew Stanley Quay in the U S Senate preserves the will of Pennsylvania voters against a governor backed appointment. The Senate rejected his seat on legal grounds, a move seen as protecting constitutional precedent and public sentiment against Quay and his powerful backers.
The verdict finding Mrs. Mattie Hassenfuss guilty of voluntary manslaughter draws sharp criticism. The editorial argues the evidence shows either murder of Carl Westenfield or none, deeming the verdict a compromise and calling for decisive judicial action or a mistrial.
A New Jersey town recently hosted a banquet honoring a man who won a divorce suit, illustrating a novel trend in social life. The piece notes marriage rates retreating while divorces rise, suggesting the divorce party fills a void left by fewer weddings.
The Twelfth district convention honors Hon James M Robinson with a third term in Congress. Delegates praise his services and acknowledge confidence in his abilities and achievements. The group sets aside the two term precedent and gives the strongest endorsement possible.
A strong editorial lauds Hon James M Robinson for steadfast diligence in serving constituents in the Twelfth district. It notes intimate, personal ties with voters, widespread democratic support, and a united party facing formidable opposition as the campaign progresses toward the convention and eventual voter ratification.
The New York Sun summarizes Lord Roberts's campaign as scattered British forces chasing dispersed Boers who resist close combat. The article warns that unless a large mounted column and infantry are concentrated toward Pretoria, the war may not end soon. Also noted are Boston events for Bunker Hill’s 125th anniversary, an electrical Mardi Gras style carnival, and church services on the Constitution’s anniversary amid India famine and Britain’s colonial strain.
The twenty third delegate general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opens in the Auditorium Chicago with world wide representation. It reviews church polity and life and sets the stage for important elections. The church totals millions in adherents schools ministers and property with the Book Concern boasting three million five hundred thousand dollars in assets. The conference acts as supreme legislative body with broad powers tempered by faith articles. It has faced debates on representation Episcopacy and trial rights and has a history of appellate courts to handle appeals.
The vice presidential situation in both parties seems to be that those who ought not to would take it and those who ought to won't.
Your Carpets Your Furniture Your Curtains Your Draperies Your Shades Your Lamps Your Dinner Set Your Toilet Set Your Pictures Your Art Goods Your Cut Glass Your Baby Carriages.
The conference adopts lay delegates in equal numbers with clergy after protracted debate, while the general conference previously deemed it inexpedient. The body controls key offices including bishops and four book agents plus twenty editors, with total salaries near $175,000 annually. The coming session will mark the first seating of lay delegates equal to clergy.
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