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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
4
The item lists the weekly paper's editor and price, then comments on Prof Fitzsimmons, British retreat from Dundee, and immigration statistics. It notes Europeans leading arrivals, a plan for moving pictures from South Africa, and Kruger's warning of a costly victory, estimating British losses near 1,000 with Boer losses likely higher.
The annual land office report notes 929 303 068 acres still unappropriated enough to form thirty states the size of Pennsylvania but details on arid desert areas are not provided. The piece highlights future settlement potential as railways follow pioneers and towns grow alongside new lands and wealth. It also covers Cuba's recovery post war and debates annexation versus independent governance.
The Anderson Herald denounces practices in ginas factories that degrade women and argues such work is odious to right-minded people. It stresses communities must protect girls and women from demoralizing labor in any form.
A tribute extols George Dewey as the greatest and offers warm congratulations to his bride elect. The message declares that Dewey’s beloved nation will treasure this latest testament to his stature.
The statement questions why the United States ambassador to Great Britain should have unlimited opportunity to speak on any topic to enlighten the British. It argues the post is primarily a talking job and that without frequent discourse the ambassador faces the burden of time management and delays.
The association of the One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Regiment has raised a substantial sum to present General Lawton with a sword. Lion S. Bass post plans a similar testimonial and urges Spanish war veterans to unite their funds with the existing drive for a practical, graceful tribute.
A Wayne township farmer writes to The Sentinel protesting hunters who trespass on Sabbath to the extent that farmers skip religious services to protect their premises. The correspondent urges vigorous prosecution of offenders and suggests farmers organize to enforce the law and deter trespass.
Late Ohio accounts describe Senator Mark Hanna as a popular spellbinder whose crowds grow daily. He is called an idol and may be tempted to view himself as a larger figure than McKinley, potentially aiming for a presidential crown rather than merely power behind the throne.
The article notes debate over how to treat living ex presidents, who are few in number. It mentions Harrison receiving distant distinction and the other ex president likely to lecture at Princeton, suggesting public stations could better harness their talents.
The piece defines Indian summer as a warm, dry, windless period after autumn rains, chiefly in the Mississippi valley and Great Lakes region. It notes October as its favored month, contrasts misattributed legends, and describes hazy air, crimson sun, and nature pausing before renewal. It ends with reflections on the season’s beauty and timing.
The piece recalls Britain's initial assumptions about a weak ground force and the need for reinforcements. Boer advances tested British resolve at Dundee, where a bold move by the British yielded a partial success but no decisive victory. London mood swung wildly between premature triumph and renewed alarm as Yule shifted to a stronger defensive position.
A New York State Medical Association paper by Dr. George W. Goler reveals over fifty thousand tuberculosis cases exist in New York annually. The New York Journal urges quarantines, special sanitariums, and proactive measures for incipient consumptives to curb this deadly, widespread illness.
A state table shows 3,483 divorces granted in the year ending June 30 1899. Cruel treatment led with 906 cases, abandonment 693, and failure to provide support 407. Wives received most divorces, 2,508 to wives and 962 to husbands. Marion County led in licenses issued with 2,250 marriages. Clark County 1,362. Allen 598. Union County had the fewest with 43.
Beauty and goodness in them ex celling any others offered Colorings Embroidery and perfect fit saying nothing of the fine Elastic Shin William 4 Flat Hook Glove all shades one dollar a pair Princess three clasp black white and colors one dollar Windsor Pique Glove all colors and black one dollar The Sultan at seventy five cents a pair in all colors as good as any dollar Glove sold around here This is your Glove store.
Ad for infant undergarments at the Children's Underwear Department. Garments in Merino wool silk and wool provide protection to lungs and abdomen claimed to prevent colds and coughs. Mothers urged to inspect the new stock.
All the writing papers tablets and papereries in fashions late favored tints and sizes at lowest prices for which we ask your inspection.
Notice to taxpayers says starting Monday Oct 30 the County Treasurer’s office will stay open evenings to receive taxes. Taxes become delinquent and penalties attach after Nov 6 and no taxes will be received after that date without penalty. L C Hunter County Treasurer.
Dispatches report about two thousand prisoners and a battery of field artillery captured from General White’s force on the Natal frontier. White takes blame for the defeat, admitting orders placed regiments and a battery in an untenable position. The setback shakes British resolve, heightens European interest, and foreshadows further Boer momentum as the Transvaal war continues.
Ben R Barra the real estate agent has moved his office to 15 West Main Street, the former site of attorney Samuel Swayne, to gain better accommodation.
For sale the best paying retail confectionery business in the city. Cheap if taken at once. Call or address J. S. Batchelder at 20 West Main Street. O24déwtf.
Advertisement notes men's heavy weight suits at The Bell location 18 Calhcutte Street for dress or semi dress use. Describes single and double breasted sack and cutaway frock styles in fabrics including Black Clay Wors. Emphasizes quality and fashion options for buyers.
An old newspaper fragment advertises men’s underwear including Fine Wool Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, Fine Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers, Fine Australian Lambs Wool Shirts and Drawers at about $1.00, and Sea Island Cotton Ribbed Shirts and Drawers from 50 cents to $1.00. It notes large teen sizes and various fabric types.
Purse line ad promoting pure Wool undergarments in combinations, shirts, drawers and separate pieces in natural and white colors. Offers all weights and sizes with a specialty in stout men’s underwear.
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