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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
12
Washington November reports Chinese authorities in Pekin reacted strongly to recent executions of officials including a viceroy and others tied to the peace mission. Beijing officials threaten actions while foreign powers discuss punitive measures and the broader stake in stabilizing China.
Herald correspondent reports on the annexation debate amid tensions with China and Russia. Observers discuss potential territorial changes, wartime questions, and English influence in public discourse, noting Russian troops’ conduct and regional implications.
A dispatch from Pokinsyn reports the execution of the Chinese general and colonel tied to the Pao Ting Fu massacre, along with twenty boxers, by order of a German imperial marshal. The article notes U S troops did not participate and criticizes home policy before a recovered government.
A dated dispatch dated Nov 4 from Field Marshal Count Von Walderson describes Major Gram leading five companies of the First East Asiatic by Twihtey through 60 kilometers east of left back of the Pet Ho near Pekin and a minor encounter with boxers. Russian forces north of Shan Hai Kuan report six thousand bowers engaged with losses of four killed and sixty one wounded. British units move from Pug Tinus Dw to Paldn wad Tien and detain several boxer carups.
William Villard died after a long illness at his Dobis Foy residence. Born in Germany, he emigrated to America and built a vast railroad and electric empire. He led the Edison General Electric venture, steered Oregon and Northern Pacific interests, and held executive roles in major companies before later financial reverses. He leaves a widow and two sons Oswald and Harald Villard.
Roberts reports recent combats with Boer forces near Trexton Bayman and Vernss. Casualties include several wounded and dead. British troops captured wagons and freed prisoners. Major Mackinions and Captain Chetwood led daring actions with Hussars and infantry, earning praise for gallantry amid heavy fighting.
General Buller and his wife and daughter arrived in London and moved toward the Waterloo station amid a large crowd at Pall Mall. The scene drew a sizable gathering as troops and citizens watched the arrival.
Washington reports the unitary department of Puerto Rico is dissolved. Brig. Gen. George W. Davis moves to the Philippines as inspector general. Troops in Puerto Rico are withdrawn except for a battalion at the Eighteenth Infantry. A wedding notice for Minn Bill Sunts appears from Eb Mary’s Unblivnie church on Wednesday 27.
Wichita Kansas November 12 The Snake Greek Indiana living on the reservation in the Greek India nation have drunk geywater and Holshsy middlelaue dunces for two weeks and fear an uprising against white neighbors. Chief Vorter claims many tribesmen threaten revolt and hundreds of women and children could be harmed. He sent a letter to the United States marshal urging swift action to prevent collapse of order. About 200 Indians are described as in rebellion against the United States government.
About forty Allen county lawyers formed the Allen County Bar Association in the superior court chamber. J B Waepet was named vice president and W Vesey treasurer with W H Slumabaugh secretary. The constitution was adopted with minor changes and a meeting adjourned to next Saturday at 1 o clock.
The Library Association held its annual session with R. Allen presiding. Attendees approved by laws tightening dues, regulating branch purchases, and enforced penalties for late payments. Dues set at $10 general and $2 for life members except who retired after ten years of practice.
Cyrus Hyecox of Starke County, once believed dead for thirty five years, was reunited with his mother and siblings in Laporte yesterday. He had left New York in 1880, and the family mourned his supposed death before the joyous reunion.
Compiled real estate list shows Zachwus Clark selling properties to Lawly Swim in Aleusint and Pheisauiy townships. Transfers include parcels in section 4 and other divisions with sums of 31.00 and 3500.00. Names and locations are partially garbled but indicate private land transactions recorded by Tutu C. Meller & Co.
In Andersen on November 14 Mrs. VanBetten disturbed a burglar behind a window door. The intruder clung to the ledge until help arrived, then released the man who later proved to be Wilhim Mitchel, a suspected wanderer. Officers intervened and the incident ended with the suspect in custody.
A jagged ad promotes Ely’s Grewia Balm claiming cures for many ailments. It lists selling at 50 cents via mail order and mentions Ely Brothers at 66 Warren Street New York. The notice references August Nietmin and a Masonie pli owner as buyers or distributors.
Township officers in multiple townships including Wayaie, Madison, Washington, Mus, and Perry file bonds after November elections. Deputy Auditors Ortley and Lindamuth process hundreds of bonds. bonds range from 3,000 to 60,0000 dollars. Trustees and treasurers named include Lois Sehigmerer, Alved Daugherty, and Albert Je Whur with multiple sureties.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Middetown, Mrs D LaFollette, Graver Wan, Rov WHE, and Jud Emerick with scattered place names. The legible items reference a school event, attendance at a high period or term, and a few personal mentions without coherent context or dates.
The minutes describe a November session with multiple recitations and speeches led by Mrs. W. Anu and C. F. Brown. Miss Liedner and Miss Toways contributed readings on various topics including History and SUDAorane. The gathering adjourned after a program featuring songs, poetry, and a concluding note on local duties.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local meeting note referencing Sand Pony and Vicinity at Huan Gaayge with unclear date and agenda. The readable bits suggest an informal session or event description without concrete outcomes or participants.
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