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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
9
In this column from the Weekly Sentinel editor E A K Hackett, satire and commentary mingle on topics from Sir Thomas Lipton and the America’s Cup to a Kansas farmer naming a child after Leon Czolgosz. It lampoons political talk of Admiral Schley, wheat market plots, and war memories, ending with praise for Admiral Sampson and Santiago victory.
General Miles uses his annual report to attack centralized bureaucratic control of the army. He cites the navy as a current example and argues for returning decisive authority to field officers who must lead campaigns. He warns that red tape in France and England has caused inefficiency in critical moments.
The speaker urges a prepared plan and argues for greater power and latitude for those who must face contingencies in order to ensure effective care and response.
The report notes that Boers in South Africa are being permanently punished more than Britons, with the imbalance in punitive actions highlighted.
An unnamed subject, Miss Stone, endures captivity and a drawn out diplomatic process, illustrating how sharp fate can outlast harsh trials. The passage depicts resilience against persistence of bureaucratic delays and peril.
The Schley court of inquiry papers fill a volume rivaling an unabridged dictionary. Some content is stronger history than Maclay’s version, while other portions exceed it in unreliability. Later dispatches note France has turned back from Turkish waters and seems determined to press Abdul Hamid to concede.
The piece notes President Roosevelt appoints a southern Democrat to an important office, arguing there is little sign of good Republicans in the locality slated for the appointment.
Judge Haneey of Chicago cites proprietor editor reporter and cartoonist to appear in court and show cause for contempt. The piece notes potential public suspicion of graft and questions the judge’s impartiality amid a broader critique of media and governance. The column shifts to Dawson miners and dubious mining stock schemes, then to the White House reception changes linked to the Buffalo tragedy and handshaking elimination.
The piece discusses figures Croker Gladstone and Beaconsfield, praising reform and village action in Poe regarding an interurban road to Fort Wayne. It notes Wu's recall from China, a Minnesota law criminalizing wife neglect, and a critique of Durbin’s stance on Kentucky fugitives in the Goebel case. It also surveys Philippine trade, listing countries with higher exports and imports versus the opposite.
The treasury department releases a monthly trade statement for September showing that about one third of the leading nations export more than they import and twenty import more than they export. The United States and United Kingdom dominate, with UK imports near 208 million and US imports about 72 million. Germany and France also surpass the US in imports, while Cuba's exports and imports are nearly balanced.
President Roosevelt designates Thursday November 28 as a day of general thanksgiving. He notes McKinley’s death and calls for national reflection, duty to others, and gratitude for a year of peace and plenty. The proclamation urges ceasing work and thanking the Giver of all good in homes and places of worship. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay.
The piece assesses Tuesday’s elections showing Republicans gaining in Ohio and Iowa, Democratic strength in other areas, and notes Philadelphia and Pennsylvania under Tammany influence. It highlights a Democratic outcome in Maryland and a landmark union labor mayoral win in San Francisco amid widespread labor issues.
A reflective note on a great city win described as a colossal triumph of decency over dishonesty and corruption, urging readers to learn from history as they reflect on the tiger metaphor.
The piece argues that if a comeback occurs it will face an empty belly and fierce hunger, and that the character of Mayor Low's administration can prevent a revival of Tammany. It states confidence that he will meet all demands of the moment.
Mrs George Abel of near New Haven was thrown when a buggy wheel came off. The unruly horse dashed through Main Street to Griffith and Berry streets then the Arcade sidewalk where it narrowly avoided pedestrians. Officer Pappert stopped the animal as Dave Eckart’s buggy was damaged. Mrs Abel suffered bad bruises but no fractures. she was taken to her brother Henry Zumbro’s home.
Bargains on wallpaper priced 10 to 25 cents a roll were offered for sale at L. O. Hull's located at 90 Calhoun Street. Roll prices were set at 3 cents each during the sale.
Mrs. John L. Boone celebrated her eightieth birthday at her daughter Mrs. Mary E. Graffe’s home 26 Wesit Jefferson street. Born in 1821 in county Wexford Ireland she came to America in 1825 with her parents, settling in Licking county Ohio before marrying John L. Boone in 1840. The couple moved to Allen county in Wayne township in 1845.
A longtime resident, Mrs. Boone moved to the city five years ago to live with her daughter Mrs. Greffe. At a lively age she remains healthy, shares stories of old times, and keeps a keen memory, reading The Sentinel each evening to track Fort Wayne’s transformations over the past fifty years.
In Clinton county Indiana a widow Mrs Sarah Coonrad aged about seventy is reported kidnapped to prevent her marriage to Jacob D Bazzle a widower and prominent farmer also about seventy. The wedding was planned for Sunday night but the couple’s friends say Bazzle will not surrender and further developments are anticipated.
Avilla Ind Nov 6 The Leach carriage factory including stock on hand was sold Monday by Trustee VanGorder Mossman Yarnelle Co of Fort Wayne bid 82000 They were creditors The household furniture of the fugitive banker was also sold but no purchaser was found for the bank fixtures
The young son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Eby of Taylor Street was injured while playing yesterday and nearly severed his tongue. Doctors McKeeman and English treated the boy.
Nickel Plate road offers a round trip to Chicago at very low rates. Return by midnight trains Monday Nov 9. See nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana. Subscribe for The Sentinel.
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