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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1903
Page
1
Both chambers met briefly at noon and adjourned after reading the president's message on Cuban reciprocity. The document drew approval from Republicans in the House as Speaker Cannon announced the appointment of two members to the Rules Committee.
Washington, Nov 10. The senate devoted its session to reading the president's Cuba reciprocity message and routine reception. Large attendance with many senators armed with new bills. After prayer, Hoar announced the president will transmit a written communication. The message was read and referred to foreign relations. The chamber adjourned at 12:15.
Speaker Cannon begins daily sessions at noon. Charles W. Thompson of Alabama is sworn in as a member. A congressional committee reports on awaiting the president and a joint resolution makes mileage appropriations immediately available. The president’s message is read and committees are named.
The state department received word from Minister Powell that rebels are shelling the capital of the Dominican Republic with attacks renewed after a flag of truce was rejected. Macoris port was bombarded by a local naval vessel, endangering American interests. German warships offer aid to restore order.
The Fort Wayne Gas company plans to sink experimental wells in the Baldwin and Edgerton oil fields within two weeks to seek natural gas. Each eastern Allen county field well shows gas often in volume, signaling possible paying quantities to boost Fort Wayne’s supply. The Anspach farm well near Edgerton is now producing about thirty five barrels daily and deemed a good result.
Miss May Goelet daughter of Mrs Ogden Goelet wed Henry John Innes Ker eighth Duke of Roxburghe at St Thomas church New York Bishop Doane and Rev Ernest Stires officiated A 250 guest turnout watched palms shrubs and flowers transform the nave for the ceremony with orchids lilies and chrysanthemums in the chancel
In Tokio on November 10 Premier Katsura met a deputation from the anti Russian league. He pressed the need for complete unity and solidarity among the people to face the currently critical situation.
In Cheyenne Wyoming Governor Chatterton will decide Tom Horn's fate Thursday night as deputies guard with Gatling and Hotchkiss guns. A note marked 11 11 11 found in the courthouse yard and similar marks on adjacent buildings fuel rumors that Horn's supporters may attempt to liberate him.
Gordon McKay's will leaves Harvard 80 percent of a 20 million estate after $47,600 in annuities. The two minor sons receive $100 annually until age 21. Executors are Frank F. Stanley James F. Myers and George E. Gilbert. Will dated November 30 1887. The will reflects prior gifts and codicils to honor McKay's wishes.
Berlin reports a morning bulletin from Potsdam noting a gradual improvement in the left vocal cord and the emperor resuming his usual morning walk. The bulletin cites Drs. Von Leuthold Moritz Schmidt and Ilberg and states bleeding-caused polyps as the source of recent hoarseness. The crown prince Frederick William returns from Wernigerode hunting.
Washington November 10 Special Senator Fairbanks introduced a bill in congress to correct the civil war record of Edward Wheeler of Fort Wayne. The change would affect the petitioner's interest in a pension increase.
Jesse Hull of Packard factory sustained a severe cut to his left hand in a joint er at the organ factory this morning. Dr. A E VanBuskirk treated the injured man.
Mrs. Con ley refused to leave her frame residence owned by Rollin Moffet as workers moved the house to a new site. When underpinnings failed, the structure dropped three feet, wrecking the building and turning household goods topsy turvy with heavy damage.
A Belgrade dispatch reports the British charge d'affaires refused to accept Servian congratulations on King Edward's birthday. The move aligns with instructions to suspend diplomatic relations with King Peter's government, causing notable sensation in Vienna.
Berlin reports five socialists were arrested at Koenigsberg and Memel on charges of belonging to secret societies. Police seized revolutionary papers and nihilist pamphlets issued at Zurich and an extensive correspondence with Russians.
John H. Jacobs sold two acres of land in the great suburbs of the city to McAfee and Arter for 1800 dollars.
Washington November 10 Republicans authorize Senator Allison to appoint a nine member committee to reorganize senate panels. A plan to make the interoceanic canals committee majority and chaired by a Republican was deferred, Morgan ousted from the post potential. Hale expected to be chairman of the new committee with Democratic help to reassign Morgan to a minor minority chair.
A physician seeks to reunite Felicia Fettig known as Little Tootsie with her mother, tracing a life shaped by hardship, charity, and a Hasenfuss murder trial connection. The Hasenfuss case stirred renewed hope as the court delays final disposition to allow maternal recovery.
Two new smallpox cases have developed in the family of Jud Emrick in Williamsport. A five year old boy and an eighteen year old girl are the latest victims, bringing the family total to four cases excluding the mother who is able to be about. Rigid quarantine is in force and officials believe the disease will not spread.
Frank Hills and Frank Farnan of the City team start the best of fifty games for the northern Indiana individual title at Eureka lanes tonight. They share a two man world record of 504 pins and boast a four game average around 41914 pins with each having rolled a perfect 300 in a twelve strike game.
The United States Navy will not permit troops reportedly to be transported by British vessels from Buena Ventura to the Isthmus of Panama. The Boston has been ordered to proceed off Buena Ventura, and commanders will be warned they cannot land troops if they begin their voyage. No interference with British ships on the high seas will occur.
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Von Richthofen told Ambassador Tower there is no truth to Colombia seeking German support and no German interest in Panama interference. He stated Germany does not intend involvement and asked the message be relayed to the United States government.
A major White House conference on the Panama situation was held today with President Roosevelt Senator Hanna and cabinet members in attendance. The outcome was not disclosed though it is understood a decision may be reported on later pages.
The president asks Congress to enact legislation to implement the Cuba reciprocity treaty ratified by both governments. He cites strategic, economic, and policy reasons, stressing US obligations, protection of Cuban independence, and expanding American markets and exports. He recalls allied history and pledged support for Cuba’s progress.
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