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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
4
A compact digest of editorials and snappy notes from The Weekly Soutines dated May 24 1899. It covers Dawson City excesses and peace congress possibilities, Dewey dinners, General Lawton’s Philippines actions, the Shah of Persia, Roswell Flower’s death rumor, cider intoxicating verdict, Ex Senator Peffer’s party shifts, Bishop Gaines' views on labor, Maine politics with Littlefield, Carnegie philanthropy and wealth distribution humor.
A compendium of opinions on leadership peace and social reform. Mentions General Luna Dom Paul Kruger and Czar reforms to exile, highlights a Waldorf Astoria dinner costing 116.28 per plate, and notes republican power plays around Tom Reed. Praises tree-planting in Minneapolis and Paris as civic virtue. James Grant urges missionary merchants and Christian business ethics.
An editorial argues against funding Cuban insurgents with millions. It criticizes the plan to disband insurgent forces while urging US effort to restore order and build a Cuban government. The piece asserts Cuba needs work, not armed armies, and supports using funds to stimulate industry and progress for all Cuban people.
Johannesburg police arrest eight alleged conspirators amid warnings of a planned rebellion to enlist two thousand Uitlanders and overthrow Dom Paul. Papers seized. London shows little concern as Cecil Rhodes and others deny knowledge. Dom Paul remains silent, managing his broad interests while Britain weighs the incident.
A colonial era article argues that farmers bear the heaviest burden from capitalistic combines. It notes fertilizer firms forming a large trust with about 40 million dollars in capital, predicting rising costs and limited farmer power to resist. The piece contrasts farmer vulnerability with urban workers' wage coalitions.
The document argues that consolidation dominates industry nationwide and forecasts inevitable monopoly unless federal lawmakers, backed by a firm administration, enact anti monopoly measures. It urges the Democratic Party to lead relief, warning farmers endure the heaviest oppression under trusts and must rally to raise the standard of anti monopoly.
The Wil lington’s Amazon voyage reveals vast navigable waters and potential business routes up to Manaos, stirring US expansion thoughts. Officials weigh oceanic corridors, fuel limits, and the tropics as a new arena for commerce, with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and a Nicaragua canal hinted as gains.
A historical note urges replacing the worn mast flag at East Main street park, site of the old fort built by Mad Anthony. The piece calls for a new Union flag to fly over Old Fort park to honor the Northwest settlement era and restore national emblem dignity.
New England papers note a long lineage of regional speakers and argue a successor to Reed could come from the area. They cite Maine and Massachusetts figures like Blaine and Reed as the era’s greats, while Moody, a younger House member, may win in time. Also, Fort Wayne high school commencement at Masonic Temple on Friday evening June 16 awaits speakers.
A. K. Hurst Co offers exclusive boys and children's apparel at unusually low Challenge Prices. The sale emphasizes exclusive styles including child’s blouse vestee and double breasted suits claimed to be cheaper than any competing firm.
Daniel G C Fadling wed Molly V Tate along with Joseph Ryan and Jennie Gerardot, John Kaiser and Mary Schiffanier, William Klinkenberger and Annie Walsh, Jacob Backes and Anna Luley as marriage licenses were recorded by the county clerk.
A Globe ad from A. K. Hurst & Co invites readers to view a fine line of high grade suits offered at Challenge sale prices, highlighting value and selection from the retailer.
An unfailing department offers slips in 10 styles from 25c to 1.00 and 20 long dresses from 50c to 3.50, 20 short dresses 50c to 3.25, plus Pretty Caps and Corded Lawn trims priced 25c to 2.50. Braided straw hats with organdie trim range 45c to 4.50.
A pretty assortment of dainty summer dresses for children priced from 58 to 3.50. Percales trimmed with wash lace and embroidery, gingham collars, zephyr gingham yokes, and fine percales with decorative trimmings. More elaborate dresses listed at higher prices.
New lines include three panel screens with silkolones priced at 1.50 2.75 and 3.25. Umbrella Stands in natural woods priced 2.25 2.75 and 3.25. Jewelry offers Elegant Brooches 1.50 to 2.56, smaller 0.25 to 1.90, Nethersole Bracelets 1.00 to 5.00, Waist Sets 0.25 over 1.50 with cuff units.
Buckets and belts described with plain and jeweled buckles for eck and belt. Materials include enamel gun metal cameo French grey steel and more. Prices start at 25 cents, elastic belts feature plain or cut steel jet and white beaded styles.
The Chinaware Department offers cups and saucers at 90c per dozen. Plates range from 5c to 7c with various specials: meat plates 25c 30c 45c, butter dishes 40c, celery trays 25c, pickel dishes 12c, sugars 30c, individual butters 30c per dozen, soup dishes 6 3⁄4c, oat meal dishes 8c each, covered tureens 40c to 55c, covered vegetable dishes 40c to 15c, gravy dishes 18c, sauce dishes 4c, pitchers 10c and 12c, bone dishes 7c each.
The War Department holds about 140 artillery pieces captured or surrendered in the Spanish American War. Loans or gifts are limited to G A R posts, soldiers memorial associations, or municipalities. Dispute over ownership with Spain and decisions from General Otis affect which cannons are claimed by the United States, including batteries at Cavite Corregidor and Manila fortifications.
Mrs. Sarah Vice of Indianapolis and her daughter arrived in Fort Wayne to see F L Etchison, brother of Mrs Vice, who has been demented for days and has been under Sheriff Melching. They will take him to Indianapolis tomorrow morning with the sheriff.
A group of boys playing with matches set a barn behind 354 East Washington Street alight this morning and challenged the fire department. The barn, owned by Julius Towne, sustained no damage.
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