General White Blames Disaster on Mules at Ladysmith
From the November 8, 1899 issue of the Sentinel. General White assigns responsibility for the Ladysmith disaster to the mules, noting no credible military leader trusts an army mule. The article adds Aguinaldo is reportedly personally directing the campaign, urging General Otis to act on McKinley’s prior directive to "Get Aguinaldo."
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White
Ladysmith
Aguinaldo
Otis
McKinley
Aguinaldo warned by telegraph about Lawton death
The Filipino officer who informed Aguinaldo of General Lawton's death knew what would please his superior, and Aguinaldo should watch for more signs of the fallen commander. In Chicago, Lena Ruiz is in hospital after court testimony about daily spankings her husband said were for his health, with sanity to be evaluated.
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Aguinaldo
Lawton
Lena Ruiz
Chicago
Rumor of Russo Turkish dispute over Bosporus opens danger of war
The European rumor says Russia may press Turkey to open the Bosporus and Dardanelles, a move likely to trigger a continental war as Turkey would resist. Separately Colombian troops and rebels fight a desperate naval battle aboard steamboats and barges near Panama, creating regional anarchy. The hemisphere's peace may soon require U.S. involvement to protect citizens' rights and property as other powers intervene.
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Europe
Russia
Turkey
Bosporus
Dardanelles
Panama
Hemisphere
United States
Indianapolis donor gives $10,000 to Indiana Presbyterian home missions
Simon T. Yandes of Indianapolis adds a further $10,000 to the Indiana synod home missions fund. The contribution will stay in Indiana, aiding Sunday school work, founding schools, and supporting financially weak participants. His gifts to Indiana churches this year total $21,000, and the latest gift was a surprise with no prior notice.
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Simon T. Yandes
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church In
Indiana
Home Missions Committee
Indiana Synod
Yandes
Schley, Wood Praise in Tribune View
The Chicago Tribune urges Congress to create the rank of vice admiral and appoint Schley for his role in the war with Spain and at Cervera. It also notes Gen Leonard Wood’s success in reducing Yellow fever and other diseases in Cuba and his recommendation to withdraw troops as order is maintained. Political agitators are deemed insignificant.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Schley
Spain
Navy Department
Congress
Cervera
Sampson
Leonard Wood
Santiago
Cuba
War Department
Wood
Caus
Aiden
Pacification Progress Questioned in Cuba and Aguinaldo Report
Cuba's forces total under 12 000, with 4 000 potentially freed. With fewer than 8 000 to keep order, pacification progress appears flimsy. General Otis reports Aguinaldo surrounded in a new location, with capture possible if he does not relocate.
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Cuba
Santiago
Otis
Aguinaldo
Shafter Defends Santiago Campaign Against British Blunder
Commentators in Washington compare the Lady Smith fiasco with the Santiago campaign to claim brilliance, but General Shafter would deem such comparisons odious and misleading.
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General Shafter
Washington
Ladysmith
Santiago
Admiral Dewey Declines Presidency Candidacy Claim
A 19th century newspaper notes Admiral Dewey reiterates he will not pursue the presidency while a female reporter remarks that Mrs Dewey bears a striking resemblance to Dolly Madison, historic White House figure.
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Admiral Dewey
Renouncement of party ties by President Dowe linked to trusts
The renouncement by President P. E. Dowe of the Commercial Travelers Protective league of his allegiance to the Republican party over its trusts stance is noted as significant but diminished by its public disclosure via Richard Croker, Tammany Hall boss.
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P. E. Dowe
Commercial Travelers’ Protective League
Republican Party
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Krugers Family Ties Highlighted by The London Chronicle
The London Chronicle notes President Kruger married twice from the Du Plessis family, linking his wives to one of South Africa’s oldest clans and to Cardinal Richelieu. Kruger had one child from his first marriage who died young, and sixteen children from his second wife, with 104 grandchildren.
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London Chronicle
Kruger
Cardinal Richelieu
Duplessis
South Africa
Cape
Richelieu
Vaccination urged to prevent smallpox outbreak
Officials call for prompt vaccination of all residents highlighting the risk of an epidemic. Even a single contagion case justifies action. Parents are urged to vaccinate children quickly to keep the community healthy. A thoroughly vaccinated city can feel secure even with smallpox nearby.
Philippines Policy Debate on War, Order, and Self Government
The text argues the United States must pursue war destruction and restore order in the Philippines. It asserts Filipinos cannot govern themselves amid tribal divisions and barbarity, warning against self rule and European intervention. It supports retention of U S authority until stability and functioning government are established.
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Philippine Commission
United States
Philippines
Liquor and Merriment Critique of Dr Hillis Opinion
The piece rebuts Dr. Hillis on whisky as food and merriment, arguing temperance is not hereditary and drunkenness arises from circumstance. It notes some drinkers abstain or binge for pay, while alcohol harms mood and society, dismissing whisky as a medicine or joke. It ends by linking a suicidous Evansville spiritualist to politics and liars.
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Thomas J. Hillis
New York Journal
Hillis
Expert Opinion of Boers in South Africa War
Rider Haggard, famed novelist, cites Dutch aim to build a vast Afrikander republic from Zambesi to the Cape as the war’s real cause. He argues Boer rank and file will tire of field duty, natives hate the Boers, and British rule must be established to govern in South Africa.
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South Africa
Mr. Rider Haggard
Theophilus Shepstone
Transvaal
Pretoria
Mr. Haggard
Haggard
Zambesi
Cape
Bloemfontein
Sir Henry Smith
Bloemplatz
Mr.Haggard
Boer War Reevaluates View of Boer Fighters
The text notes the utmost admiration for the foes and acknowledges Boers have achieved signal triumphs in battle, suggesting the novelist may revisit his opinion of the Boer as a fighting man.
Death of Captain Hettler Leaves Fort Wayne Mourning
Fort Wayne mourns Capt. C. F. Hettler a jovial respected citizen and long time public servant. A war veteran with strong patriotism he combated municipal extravagance and corruption. His keen city insight and vigorous voice earned broad respect among residents and officials who miss his plain honest leadership.
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Fort Wayne
C. F. Hettler
Hettler
International and Fort Wayne Business colleges merge in Fort Wayne
The International Business college and the Fort Wayne Business college consolidate under the name International Business College. The Fort Wayne campus closes after financial reverses. furniture is auctioned next week. Transferred pupils will join International classes by November 13.
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International Business College
Fort Wayne Business College
T. L. Staples
James M. Fulton
Fort Wayne College
The
International
Fulton
Miss Watterson
No Need of Panic Over Fort Wayne Smallpox Case
City health officials announce one confirmed smallpox case in Fort Wayne and outline strict quarantines. Authorities urge vaccination, personal immunity, and compliance with measures to prevent spread while isolating the patient and exposed individuals.
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Fort Wayne
Death bed confession linked to Wagoner murder trial
Spencer Indiana November 7 The trial of William Wagoner for the murder of his wife began on a change of venue from Greene county. Eight years ago Mrs Wagoner was found dead in a cistern and her husband is accused of involvement based on a death bed confession attributed to a man. Police arrested Wagoner following the confession.
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Spencer, Ind
William Wagoner
Greene County
White Fruit House advert bursts with holiday bargains
A large Sentinel advertisement for the White Fruit House highlights reductions on Coffees Teas Sugars and a broad line of holiday goods. It stresses extremely low prices on Carpets Mattings Oil Cloths and urges readers to note the deals and visit Patterson to impress their companion with a well pleasing outfit.
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the Sentinel
White Fruit House
D&w
Presbytery Meets in Fort Wayne First Church
A called Fort Wayne Presbytery meeting at First church gathered delegates from district towns. Rev W D Water asked release from Albion and York pastorates to take Gas City and Jonesboro appointments in Muncie district. Rev G A Mackintosh of Kendallville resigned as Home Missions chair but stays on. Rev Mr Coffman of Lima becomes new chairman.
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Fort Wayne
W. D. Water
Albion
York
Gas City
Jonesboro
Muncie
G. A. Mackintosh
Kendallville
Home Missions Committee
Mr. Coffman
Lima
Roanoke's Agent Samuel Zent Dead at Roanoke
Samuel Zent longtime Roanoke agent for Wabash died Friday in Roanoke where he had lived for 50 years. He opened the Roanoke office and served until retirement for health. His daughter Alice Zent succeeded him and remains in office. Zent was among the oldest Wabash employees by age and service.
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Samuel Zent
Roanoke
Mr. Zent
Alice Zent
Zent
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
William F Krudop with Mary Dres sel Frederick A Snyder with Alice Reuille Charles E Thomas with Lizzie M Shorts Elton J King with Maud M Poyser Car O Weerterman with Augusta KK Gehring Clyde E Kryder with Daisy D Max field Frederick Adam with Mary Doctor Edward Ll Gibson with Matilda C Hunter James Parker with Lavina Ross William H Murphy with Louise Reineche.
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Frederick A. Snyder
Alice Reuille
Charles E. Thomas
Lizzie M. Shorts
Elton J. King
Maud M. Poyser
O. Weerterman
Augusta KK. Gehring
Clyde E. Kryder
Daisy D. Maxfield
Frederick Adam
Mary Doctor
Edward Ll. Gibson
Matilda C. Hunter
James Parker
Lavina Ross
William H. Murphy
Louise Reineche
Coverdale Couple Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary Reception
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Coverdale marked twenty years of marriage with a Monday evening reception attended by their daughters Edith and Mabel and their son Herbert. Members of the extended family and local helpers assisted in dining, punch service, and refreshments, with a noted display at the refreshment table.
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Coverdale
Bertha Heckmeyer
Nellie Tinkham
Edith Coverdale
Stuart Behrer
Luella Boles
Foster Furniture and Carpet Company and Nuptial Notes
Miss Florence Jones played the violin with her sister Helen on piano at a wedding reception attended by Mrs Coverdale, with Rev. Marine officiating in 1879. Eckart meat market, at Main and Harrison, plans extensive remodeling as Bokart departs Cincinnati to buy new fixtures. The firm’s business grows and quarters are inadequate. office to move rearward. store walls ceilings to be steel. mosaic floor to be laid.
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Florence Jones
Helen
Coverdale
Marine
Wayne Street
M. E
John Housh
J. W. Bowman
Washington, D. C
Eckart
Main
Harrison Streets
Mr. Bokart
Om. Mindasy
Eve . Fom
Cincinnati
Shortest travel line and perfect clothing sold
Patterson urges travelers to seek the shortest route between cities and buyers to pursue the best fit. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miedmeyer of 110 Hangp.
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Patterson
Uncle Sam Stampe
Joe Miedmeyer
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Eee
Evansville
Business Schools Merged
FORT
Wayne Consolidated
Messrs. Douglas and Fulton
Uncle Sam
Presbytery
William F. Krudop and
Mary Dres
Sel
Brussels
Portieres
Women’s Union
Ypsilanti
Chinaware
Cheviots
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Foster's
Foster
Jardinieres
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