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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1901
Page
3
The Weekly Sentinel comments on Croker quitting politics and departing to Wantage while noting Roosevelt's restraint on Addicks. It pays tribute to Li Hung Chang as a towering Chinese statesman, contrasts Philadelphia and New York political climates, and calls for electing city leaders by merit over party.
The column surveys diplomatic strains over the Bulgarian brigands and the Stone case, U S tariff politics after a Buffalo speech, and domestic vignettes. It notes Roosevelt and political maneuvering, elopement gossip, and a hometown memory of birthplace details amid a sprawling set of topics.
The death of Hon. J D Sarnighausen removes a prominent Fort Wayne figure. He led the Indiana Staats Zeitung for 39 years and remained engaged in public affairs until ill health stopped editorial work. A scholarly, cultured journalist, he influenced many German and general readers and will be mourned by friends citywide.
The restoration of Gorman to the Maryland legislature signals strong Democratic control of the Senate and influences national politics. While respected as a skilled organizer and tactician, his personal admiration is low, and he may prefer backing another Democrat for the presidential nomination if able to win. Two years remain before nomination proceedings, with congressional work and elections shaping the party’s fate.
Honored editor John D. Sainighausen longtime publisher of the Indiana Staats-Zeitung dies. A former parochial school teacher turned theologian and Missouri Synod Lutheran, he jealously guarded the paper’s integrity. He spoke and wrote boldly, engaged in politics 1870 to 1880, and opposed greenbackism.
Governor Durbin designates Thursday November 28, 1901 as a day of abstention from secular work for Indiana residents to worship and give thanks. He recalls Plymouth Puritans, honors war sacrifices, and calls for charity and national unity under God. Secretary Union B. Hunt authenticates the proclamation.
The piece recalls Grover Cleveland as a steadfast Democrat with independent judgment. It mentions his Indiana senate service, a close bond with David R. Leeper, and reflects on aging political figures. It also notes Gus Ruhlin’s boxing bid with Jim Jeffries and critiques civil service reforms and international finance pressures.
Mud and rain linger as quail hunters fill the woods. farmers husk corn and prepare for winter. Movements include Starling Bloom relocating to Roanoke, John Anderson visiting Fort Wayne, Miss Mellie Bauserman moving to New Haven, Shellie Dawkins visiting Roanoke, and John Murvin planning a farm move. John Anderson finishes new house. Albert Yoquett builds fence. Standwood Michigan potatoes shipped to Edgerton. Mrs. Longardner seeks Fort Wayne treatment. Joe Collins schedules a public sale on November 13. Martha Gard visits Pearl Bloom. John Langard recovers from typhoid fever.
Consul General Dickinson at Constantinople issues a note to Bulgaria detailing the Miss Ellen M. Stone abduction and the steps toward her release. He cites unkept promises by officials and reiterates demands for non-interference in negotiations while the Bulgarian government weighs its response, noting it may aid out of courtesy and humanity.
The Birmingham report says the new constitution has been adopted by a large majority and will become law in Alabama. Anti ratificationists claim fraud in Jefferson Dallas and Pickens counties, with Pickens listing 2,500 for the measure as part of the tally. General Seeley leads the opposition but concedes probable defeat while vowing to carry the fight forward.
Local brief covering slow progress on a new hardware building, burial of Mrs. Lewis Jason at the U B church service led by Rev Warfield, and her family ties. It notes illness of Mrs. Sidney Fetris, a wedding at the Smiths' home between Bawin Brandom and Miss Effie Smith, and rededication of the M P church with a new organ. Also mentions quarterly meetings, debt clearance at Maumee chapel, and farm relocations in Milan and Springfield townships.
In eastern Pennsylvania an estate is being claimed by the Moser heirs. The legal action seeks recognition of inheritance rights and the distribution of assets among the heirs under local probate law. The case outlines the heirs involved and the property at stake.
Henry A. Rockhill will publicly auction his entire farming outfit and stock on Tuesday, November 26, 1901, at his farm six miles west of Fort Wayne on Yellow River road. All stock of fat and breeding varieties offered with nothing reserved. Usual terms apply. See bill notices.
Nickel Plate road offers special ticket sales for college seminaries and universities. Inquiries to Nickel Plate ticket offices or A. Asterline 7, P A, Fort Wayne, or J Hamilton, agent Fort Wayne Ind. 12-14-21-26-w2t Columbia City Post Lena Bechtoldt leaves for Fort Wayne to keep books for George Herman in groceries and butcher trade. Birth announced for Ludwig couple on South Wayne avenue mason.
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