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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
9
Washington May 10. A major trans continental railroad offers Admiral Dewey an entire train to traverse the nation on the return from Manila. The proposal aims to broaden the public reception beyond the New York Washington corridor by letting Dewey set stops and times along the route.
Mayors of San Francisco Chicago Omaha Denver St. Paul New Orleans Portland Los Angeles and Seattle sign a cablegram inviting Admiral Dewey to return by way of San Francisco aboard the Olympia after his Manila victory. The note thanks him for protecting Pacific coast interests and notes the Olympia was built locally.
Dispatch from Manila dated May 10 says Transport Pennsylvania sails for San Francisco today with troops on board. Nelson leaves May 11, Cleveland May 12, St Paul May 13. War Department seeks exact troop lists from General Otis for each transport returning to the United States.
Reports indicate negotiations are under way for a carpet manufacturers alliance to form the National Carpet company. The planned corporation would be capitalized between 40 million and 350 million dollars, promoted by New York and Boston interests, with a favorable prospect for quick success.
George Ulrich a 50 year old farmer near Mount Hope Lancaster County killed his wife with an axe as she milked a cow late last night and then hanged himself. The double tragedy was not discovered until late this morning and is attributed to religious insanity.
A cyclone struck Coldwater Kansas last night destroying twelve houses and killing Joseph Bowers a prominent cattleman. Aldrich's general store was wrecked a brick block in Main street blown down. The Presbyterian church blown away and the courthouse unroofed.
New York on May 10 reports another protest against Briggs. Details are scarce but the action follows earlier demonstrations. Organizers and participants are not named in the readable text. Further specifics and outcomes remain unclear from the fragment.
A large meeting of the New York Catholic club at St. Ignatius church adopts a protest against the proposed ordination of Rev. Dr. Briggs. The document is to be forwarded to Bishop Potter and not released publicly until he has received it.
In St. Petersburg on May 10 the czarina ordered relief for famine victims. Two commissioners are dispatched to the famine stricken district to investigate distress and arrange prompt aid. The czarina herself has donated 50,000 roubles for relief efforts.
The Badger carrying the Samoan commission will reach Apia today to take charge, suspending the Berlin treaty and consular functions. Joint authority will govern for the time, with the three powers saluting and monitors exchanging calls. German claims reportedly not presented. any claims to be judged by the joint commission. A separate note mentions Rev. Cain to deliver first sermon in June at the Clinton Holman church corner.
In Charleston South Carolina May 10 190? tens of thousands fill streets as 35000 attend United Confederate Veterans reunion opening. Parade features ten thousand veterans marching by secession date divisions. Gen John B Gordon speaks to enthusiastic crowd amid welcome by Lt Gov McSweeney and Mayor Smythe.
In San Francisco on May 11 the Grant transport crew of over 150 men was discharged with claims the transportation home to New York was promised but not stated in discharge papers. Similar issues are expected on the Sherman and Sheridan crews as they return from Manila. The men rely on government support for fare home.
In New Castle Pennsylvania a construction train plunged from an eighty foot trestle into Spangler's Run. Two men died and six were injured. Names given include William Wolcott and several injured workers. The trestle was temporary and some victims may die. A boy four miles south also ill with diphtheria.
Reports in the Examiner describe a rich discovery on the Snake River near Cape Nome Alaska, about 20 miles inland and 120 miles from St Michael. Miners claim six feet to bedrock with surface pay, sparking expectations of a Dawson St Michael stampede and a belt linking Klondike Forty Mile Circle City Koyukuk fields into Siberia on American soil.
Navy department cablegram from Admiral Kautz aboard the Philadelphia reports all quiet at Apia and Auckland on April 3 and 10 respectively. Marines have been withdrawn as shore presence is no longer required, and conditions are described as much improved.
William Johnson and John Roberts jailed at Van Wert Ohio on $500 bail each for pulling coupling pins and interrupting traffic on the Pennsylvania road at Convoy. The train was halted and cut in several places on April 29. Capt. Stoll Lt. Somers and officers made the arrest after warrants were issued. The men had recently been released from the penitentiary for a Convoy store robbery.
Rev. H. Cain of Garrett has accepted the call to the new Immanuel Baptist church in this city and will assume duties soon. He is named as the new pastor following a local church vote and will lead services and community outreach starting shortly.
Attorney Lee describes Standard Oil operations and monopoly power. He alleges the company strangled rivals and secured rebates from railroads, outlining how these practices boosted dominance and limited competition.
Fort Wayne investors led by Dr H C Sites L C Hunter Abner Griffin James M Henry August Bowser and others travel to Seattle for a mine inspection of Buckley River Copper property near Seattle The syndicate holds an option for 50 000 and expect a strong payoff from development A mining expert from Salt Lake City will assist They plan a twenty day western tour visiting other mining interests and await formal organization after returning from the trip The Buckley River mine has yielded reports of rich copper ore and high promise Washington May 11: hearings on trusts begin with James W Lee of Pittsburg testifying against Standard Oil He describes price fixing rebates and consolidations harming consumers and details competition abroad aiding independent refiners He notes possible legality penalties and a push for tax and constitutional revisions in coming days
Stockholders met last week to review the association’s flourishing condition and favorable outlook. All old officers were reelected: President O. E. Bradley, Vice President William L. Moellering, Treasurer Captain G. F. Hettler, Secretary P. J. McDonald, Directors William Stephan F. M. Randall D. J. Shaw, Auditing Board M. A. Koester C. T. Strawbridge W. F. Cutshall.
In Auburn New York on May 11 the bodies of Mr Henry Tincknall and his wife were found. The man was dead with no injuries. The woman lay unconscious with a battered head and exposed brain. She was taken to hospital but is not expected to survive. Authorities believe the husband killed her with a hammer and then died by poison.
Lansing Mich May 11 The senate has passed the anti trust bill which prohibits the organization in Michigan of any trust or combination designed to prevent competition.
The opening session of the annual Fort Wayne district assembly of pastors and district stewards convened at Trinity M E Church Bloomingdale with about seventy clergy present. Rev J M Haines led prayer and Rev J S Cain gave devotional guidance, followed by Rev C S Harrison delivering the main sermon.
Recent rains have freshened Robison park and management will open it formally on Sunday May 21. The theatre begins that date with a strong vaudeville program and many other attractions for visitors seeking rest and pleasure at the popular summer resort.
At Charleston on May 12 the historical committee report was read and adopted. Robert E. Lee Jr and Dr J L M Purdy addressed the gathering while the resolutions endorsed federal care of Confederate graves, amid bitter debate and McKinley criticisms. General Gordon was named Commander-in-Chief with camps in Boston New York Chicago and Columbus. C W J Colquitt elected commander-in-chief over Robert E Lee the sole opponent.
Indianapolis May 12 Col Winfield T Durbin of the One Hundred and Sixty first regiment announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor after a conference at the Denison house attended by regimental members. Congressman Landis says he will not run for governor, and Senator Gilbert denies declaring candidacy while busy with law work. A steeple climber is in town gilding the cross on St Marys Catholic church.
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