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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
4
In the May 21 1902 issue The Weekly Sentinel records Hanna backing Rathbone to reform Cuba without upheaval, cheaper relief ideas for Hayti, US aid praised for Martinique, and comments on coal prices and a major Presbyterian assembly in New York with creed revision debates.
The president urges the U.S. people to donate to aid volcano sufferers in the West Indies. Thousands are homeless and lacking food, with ongoing distress expected for some time and continued need for substantial help.
Indiana stands proud as the new soldiers' monument in Indianapolis is dedicated. It proclaims valor and deeds of patriots and marks the most pretentious shaft of its kind in the world, with the state praised for funding the project.
Lewis Nixon quits as chief of Tammany Hall after months in the role declaring himself out of politics. He criticizes Croker’s control and says he will not allow himself to be a mere figurehead. The Lafayette Journal consolidates with Burt Terry Wilson Publishing to form a Republican paper.
An excerpt notes Spanish anarchists aimed to force the abdication of a young ruler by dynamite before his oath of rule. The piece reflects on how kings are seen as similar by their plotting, and ties the plan to the Lafayette and Tippecanoe county democracy daily organ.
Operators oppose a five percent wage rise for anthracite miners yet accept a twenty five percent coal price hike. The peril of mining life is highlighted by recent Tennessee disasters, underscoring the mining risks and uncertain timing of catastrophes.
After Tomas Estrada Palma's election, radicals expected upheaval, but he has been greeted warmly in Cuba. The Cuban reciprocity bill faces poor outlook as the Senate may adjourn without action, delaying tariff concessions. Cuba's finances look strained without ahead tariff access, potentially prompting Palma to push the fight for Senate action.
A discharged soldier witness before the Philippines senate committee described army rations as poor, showing a can of salmon and food tablets from Manila. Senators Beveridge and Dietrich invited him to dine in the senate restaurant where he enjoyed salmon salad and soup. The meals were samples used as a practical joke without his prior knowledge.
The House adopted Mudd’s amendment to the naval appropriation bill prohibiting use by the navy of Maclay’s slanderous history of the United States Navy. The action shows Schley’s standing with most members and hints at a congressional inquiry to follow.
Hon. S. B. Fleming heads a plan to build an electric line from Fort Wayne to New Haven. He will present to the board of works soon and promises not to seek an unfair city franchise. If approved, work would begin within two weeks of a franchise grant. The Sentinel notes the project could benefit the city.
A terse line notes the death of three Cuban patriots who were expected to be living to witness events. The report lacks context on where and when the deaths occurred or who declared them deceased.
The passage honors Marti Maceo and Garcia and their sacrifice for a free Cuba. It laments they cannot witness the day of victory they fought to realize. The text underlines enduring devotion to Cuba and its ultimate triumph.
The proclamation declares Cuba free and independent after four years of war. It credits the United States with ending Spanish rule, turning government over to Cubans, and guiding recovery and development toward peaceful prosperity under a Cuban republic. The piece urges Cuba to preserve the achieved freedom and national path.
In Florida a 25 year old man William Austin killed Abitha McCullough age thirteen and four members of the Wilkinson household then died by suicide at a rural Hastings area farm. The motive cited is his obsessive love for Abitha. the infant in the home survived. Sheriff and coroner dispatched to scene.
City milliners convened at the Senaney show rooms and voted to close by 6 PM each evening except Mondays and Saturdays until July 4, with additional closures on every evening except Saturday after that date. A. Mergentheim chaired. attendees included F. C. Speigel, Nannie Williams, Lizzie Hoover, and others.
Report from physicians says Dr Maurice Rosenthal in serious condition due to blood poisoning shows distinct improvement today. Many telegrams of inquiry have been received from his friends across the country as recovery is confidently anticipated.
Barrett Morris of this city filed a suit in the United States circuit court for Toledo Merchants and Clerks Savings Bank against Camden Indiana Jay county seeking 19500 for nonpayment of bonds issued in 18 2 for a school building. The bonds were sold to New York Exchange National Bank and assigned to the Toledo institution. No payments have been made since April 1879. Will hold court Judge John H Baker sets June 10 to hear Mautner involuntary bankruptcy testimony and docket items.
Samuel S Hall Jr who ran a watchmaking business at 107 Calhoun street has accepted the pastorate of the M E church at Ceylon Adams county and preached there Sunday. Hall formerly led the Fort Wayne circuit and now resumes active ministry duties.
The Standard Medicine company reorganizes with Dr J W Younge as president and W E Van Ame as secretary and treasurer. Capital stock is 50000, held mainly by Dr Younge, offices to open at Main and Clinton streets, manufacturing Mainia to cure drunkenness and the tobacco habit.
St Peter's council Catholic Benevolent Legion announces its second annual excursion to Rome City on Thursday June 12. A chartered train will depart about 9 a m with games and amusements planned for participants.
Will A. Davis a professor at Bennett academy Clarkson Mississippi arrived Saturday night to spend summer vacation with old friends in this city. Mrs Davis had preceded him by weeks and stayed with relatives here.
Record of births noting a daughter born to Royal Tilberry and wife west of the city and another daughter born to Mr and Mrs R Revert of Broadway.
New York on May 19 reports Rev. N. D. Hillis pastor of Blymouth church Brooklyn surprised members of his congregation yesterday by saying she was on the verge of nervous collapse and not fully well.
Miss Julia Williams daughter of Mrs Julia Williams of Detroit died at the Fifth Avenue hotel from an accidental overdose of strychnine pills prescribed for health. She was 22 and had spent winter in Saranac Lake with her mother before traveling to New York. Coroner reports the death as accidental.
Nine English tourists including four women and four boatmen drowned when a boat capsized in a squall on the lakes of Killarney County Kerrick Ireland. A Glasgow train derailed with no deaths but several injuries. The early Whit Sabbath bank holiday pattern shows bad weather and reduced travel as trippers stay close to racing events and cricket matches.
Jacob Rossworm a pioneer farmer and well known Monroe township citizen died at his Monroeville home early this week. The 72 year old German native was held in high esteem and funeral services at Monroeville Catholic church were heavily attended.
Fort Wayne resident Mrs Charity Wilkinson aged 85 lies gravely ill at her home 707 East Wayne Street. The well known local figure has lived a long life of active service and is reportedly failing due to age.
William Sullivan of Lafayette Igna tius Zircher of Bryan Ohio C J Houlihan of South Bend Francis J Koch of Nix Settlement Lawrence Eberle of Peru and Revs James Connelly and Edward Mungovan of this city have arrived from Mt Marys Seminary Cincinnati and are preparing for ordination as priests. The ordination will occur Saturday morning at the Cathedral Bishop lerding
Officials Sullivan Koch Houlihan and Eberle will be made sub-deacons on Wednesday and deacons on Friday. The students are guests of Father Roche during the week.
Joseph Devlin and William Redmond, invited to speak at a Fort Wayne mass meeting for Irish home rule, cannot attend. The Irish Nationalists are abroad. Redmond sails home Thursday and Devlin stays a month but won’t tour the West again. Local Land League members express disappointment.
The Woodburn Banking company is formed as a new banking concern in Woodburn village, Allen county. Articles of incorporation filed by Attorney Charles Worden. Officers include President Austin Augspurger and Cashier J R Yaggy with directors Austin Augspurger Menno Yaggy D C Springer F C Fahlsing and F Conrad Fahls.
The text notes Amos Hirschy and Peter Amstutz linked with Berne Baking and McCormick Harvester in the city. Cashier Mr Yaggy has resigned from the McCormick Harvester offices and will move to Woodburn. The bank expects to start business around June 15.
Word comes of the sudden death in Albuquerque New Mexico of Mrs Merton Smith wife of evangelist who led revival meetings in the First Presbyterian church here three years ago The death which may have been caused by heart failure after a fright occurred while they were staying with a renter Mrs Smith and three children had joined Mr Smith for the winter campaign and were to remain through the summer burial occurred in Albuquerque and many local friends mourn the loss.
S Bash Bash & Co advertise cabbage and tomato plants priced at five cents a dozen. The notice highlights fresh, affordable vegetable starts for gardeners and market sellers.
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