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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
1
President McKinley sent a cable to Admiral Dewey praising his victory at Manila and the brave officers and men of the fleet. The message marks the anniversary of a historic epoch in world deeds and unity in gratitude from the American people.
Secretary of the Navy reports Dewey says ten Yorktown crew members including Gilmore are prisoners at insurgent headquarters in Manila. Investigation continues.
Washington reports no new advices from General Otis since Saturday as Captain Rockefeller of the Ninth Infantry remains missing since April 28 near Caloocan. Private papers found two miles from Caloocan. Otis cites belief he was captured by insurgents. Rockefeller had a long army career from Civil War service to Ninth Infantry captain, educated at the infantry and cavalry school.
Admiral Dewey plans to return to the United States after fighting ends in the Philippines. In a letter to a friend he says he would not desert his command while hostilities continue but fears a lavish reception upon return and wishes to come unheralded without ostentation.
The admiral plans a long rest before resuming duties and expresses, if the squadron can accompany him, a possible reception in its honor though he himself prefers not to. He remains on the Philippines commission in Manila until routine matters resume and may be relieved if he desires. He emphasizes not leaving Manila until law and order are restored.
Washington reports from Bluefields Nicaragua show officials fear a government policy aimed at crushing American business. Nicaraguan rulers seek to recoup about 600000 in repressing the Reyes rebellion by taxing American merchants for imports paid under de facto Reyes control. American holdings in Bluefields total about 2 million in gold, with the Detroit ready to enforce department orders.
C H Worden trustee of the defunct Fort Wayne Electric corporation has taken rooms in the Elektron building and will use them while the debt is settled. He has hired C C Miller M C Gross and a couple of others to assist. Administrators H J Miller and R S Taylor may also occupy rooms in the Elektron building during the estate settlement of the late R T McDonald.
Philadelphia marks Dewey Day with a grand naval parade on the Delaware River led by the cruiser Raleigh as the flagship spectacle. Governor Stone declares a state holiday and naval dignitaries review the procession amid citywide decorations and public celebrations honoring Manila Bay heroism.
In Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania on May 1 a cannon used in a Dewey day celebration discharged prematurely. Three people were injured including an unknown boy severely burned, Jerry Conway missing three fingers, and James McGee whose arm was blown off. McGee showed courage by carrying his arm to a railway hospital car. The cannon was heavily loaded with powder and stones.
Concordia college of this city was notably remembered at the German Evangelical Lutheran synod session in St. Louis where a $7,000 educational appropriation was approved for the institution.
Lord Salisbury's speech on the Britain Russia China agreement prompts relief in Washington. US officials say the open door policy remains viable and American commerce should be treated on equal terms in areas under Russian influence.
Sixty Copper River prospectors arrive in Seattle on the Excelsior with brutal tales of scurvy and frostbite. Survivors bear amputated limbs and blackened knees while others describe dragging sick companions to the coast. Government relief and an interior road project are underway as a glacier slide fears loom.
Chicago commemorates the first Manila battle anniversary with indoor exercises in schools and a series of banquets and events. An expansion dinner at the Quadrangle club and a Manila Te Deum performance at the auditorium theater will close the celebration, with proceeds benefiting the Chicago maternity hospital and training school for nurses.
Two men matching the same description visited the Webber house asking for a room after traveling all night. They stayed briefly at 11 o'clock complaining of heat, then left for Grand Street heading west. Authorities checked with Huntington Peru Lafayete and other western cities.
G W Mason a Pennsylvania construction train brakeman died instantly at the east yards after attempting to jump aboard a moving train and being crushed between two flat cars. He was 28, married, lived at 90 Force Street, and had worked about a year for the company. He was taken to Peltier's morgue and was a son in law of William E Angevine the Arcade real estate agent.
In Cleveland on May 1, over 3,500 mechanics gain higher pay starting today. Machine molders and stove plate molders see 10 percent raises. carpenters move to 27.5 cents per hour with an eight hour day. Plumbers gain 25 cents daily to 3 dollars, iron workers up five percent, brick layers earn 50 cents per hour, plasterers receive a small increase, and the fathers’ union members receive 2 dollars 50 cents per day.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip delivered to Secretary Hay drafts for 20 million dollars to be sent to the Spanish government through Ambassador Cambon under the treaty terms. The State Department notified the French ambassador that warrants were ready and would be given when needed. Cambon appeared at the State Department and received a formal receipt in the diplomatic room.
Chicago on May 20, the Carter Harrison Unionist league will host a dollar banquet similar to the New York af fair. Col William Jennings Bryan and Mayor Carter H Harrison are expected to speak as part of the semi political event aiding Mayor Harrison's recent campaign.
Pittsburg May 1 Dewey day is celebrated with special school programs and a reception for the Raleigh crew visiting for the mass meeting at Old City Hall. Extensive preparations are made and a big time is expected as the city is decorated in honor of Dewey.
New York marked Dewey Day with special school exercises commemorating the Manila victory and flags flown at all city school buildings.
In Washington on May 1 Acting Secretary Meiklejohn received Captain Ambercrombie’s report via Captain Johnson. The message, handed by the Excelsior purser from Valdez, says the expedition disembarked April 23 and a hospital has been organized for destitute miners moving out of the interior along the contemplated road.
Senator W A Clark of Montana funds a rich art spree in Paris and New York. He bought Fortuny’s Choice of a Model in New York and Twenty Thousand dollars worth Turner paintings plus works by Diaz and Fortuny. Bonnat paints a life size portrait as Clark aims for a premier U S collection and residence on Fifth Avenue.
Rev H J Calis at Zion A M E church spoke on southern racial turmoil. He claimed white southern women failed to protect their purity and urged organization of colored men. He warned 3,50,000 could bear arms and predicted a clash if black fatalities continued. Some hoped for northern salvation.
Three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Neher drank several mouthfuls of a lye and ammonia washing compound left on a chair by a sister scrubbing the floor. He suffered mouth burns but is recovering with no serious danger expected. Dr. E. J. Miller treated him.
William Goers found his third floor room entered and $100 in cash missing from a cigarette box in a trunk. Police suspect a sneak thief linked to a prior Custer house theft. Two strangers were taken to the Custer house by Merchant Policeman Kiel earlier that morning.
More than 500 workers from union No 51 return to duty on Buffalo docks after a strike. Police presence remains high but no interference reported as A C Kampe departs Monday for St Louis as a Lutheran synod delegate.
Boston marked Dewey day with flags displayed atop national state and city buildings and at prominent business houses. Patriotic societies held receptions as part of the observance.
Arthur Hiser of Bluffton road was hurt when his wagon was frightened by a street car on Calhoun and Superior streets. The wagon broke apart, Hiser was thrown to the ground and injured. one horse broke its leg and was shot. Louise Hopkins of Buffalo visits the McGaws at 17 Brackenridge street.
The post master general ordered San Francisco to remove from mails to Manila pamphlets issued by Edward Atkinson of Boston. The department says the dispatch aims to excite soldiers to mutiny and directs these publications not be forwarded from the United States to the Philippines.
华盛顿五月二日 新闻称 今日内阁会议讨论了寄往马尼拉部队的批评政府菲律宾政策的通告及劝告志愿兵在服役期满不再续约的传单。奥斯汀等人被指协助叛乱，面临最高十年监禁与一万美元罚款等依法惩罚。
A cave-in at Broadway and Warren Street during foundation work for a new building killed James Morelly and Peter Burns and injured Dominick Maroni. Maroni received medical attention and was sent home.
Jeremiah E. B. Downing becomes owner of the Foellinger suburban homestead on Fairfield avenue. The ten acre property sold for 12000 dollars via the Curdles agency. Louis Foellinger takes the Downing residence on Butler street under the terms of the sale.
Miss Mabel Carey of Wolcottville is in the city visiting. Her arrival highlights local activity as she spends time with acquaintances and explores downtown venues.
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