Tough Philippine Camp Tests Troops In Mud
Troops endure extreme conditions during a difficult training exercise in the Philippines. Soldiers swim through muddy trenches as a drill rises near drowning risk, with Lawton cited in the tense scene.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
2
Remarkable Progress as Insurgents Retreat Across Philippines
Reports from Manila describe a dramatic campaign in which General Lawton’s division pushes into northern zones beyond San Jose while General Young’s cavalry seizes new towns. Swigert’s squadron at Pozorrubio holds a superior force, signaling a retreat of Aguinaldo’s main army toward the Binguet mountains. News also notes Lawton’s near drowning and broader operations across Mindanao and surrounding islands as American forces press to secure control and protect local civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lawton
San Jose
Young
Samuel M. Swigert
Third Cavalry
Pozorrubio
Dagupan
Binguet
Taygu
Aguinaldo
Amiagos
Luna
Henry A. Leonhauser
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Bambahan
Odoel
Andrew S. Burt
Nueva Vizcaya
Otis
Admiral Watson
J. C. Gilmore
Tarlac
Gilmore
Otis Dispatches Report MacArthur Near Dagupan and Zamboanga
General Otis wires three dispatches detailing MacArthur's advance within five miles of Dagupan and rail lines intact to Bamban with disruptions elsewhere. Reports say insurgents and U S forces engage near Bamban Col on Mindanao. Zamboanga falls under contested control with reinforcements planned from Jolo and Davao Mindanao. Navy confirms Zam boanga seizure with differing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Otis
MacArthur
Dagupan
Bamban
Tarlac
Lawton
Wheaton
San Jose
Leonhauser
Bambaban
Capas
Manila
Imus
Government transports sail for Philippines with troops
Four transports depart from San Francisco to the Philippines carrying troops. The Hancock sails at 1 PM with the Forty-fourth regiment headquarters band and nine companies. The Duke of Fife follows at 1:30 PM with six companies of the Thirty-eighth. The St. Paul leaves at 3 PM with six companies of the Thirty-eighth and the City of Pueblo at 3:30 PM with three companies of the Forty-third. The remaining nine companies of the Forty-third had left New York last week on the Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zamboango
Zamboanga
Very
Joli
Cottabato
Mindano
United States
Davaro Surigao
Mindanoa
San Francisco
Philippines
Hancock
Duke of Fife
St. Paul
City of
Pueblo
Forty-third
New York
Meade
General Pickett Reserves Manila Trip Due to Pneumonia
Major General E. Pickett paymaster of the army ordered to Manila will sail today but is confined to bed with acute pneumonia delaying his departure for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
E. Pickett
Army
Manila
Hancock
Philippines
Zamboanga Captured Amid Mindanao Strategic Move
Admiral Watson reports Castine's commander Very and allied forces captured Zamboanga on the 16th with no casualties. Landing parties secure the town and fort Nazro awaits troops from Jolo as insurgent forces hover near Mercedes four miles away. Zamboanga’s fortifications and naval station status underscore its strategic value for Mindanao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Manila
Very
Castine
Zamboanga
Fort Nazro
Jolo
Mercedes
Mindanao
Luzon
Otis
Smallpox Quarantine Tightens in Scipio Township
Health Officer Brokaw reports Major Eager remains confined at home with smallpox cases across Scipio township. Dr Lomas and nurse Miss Boyer care for patients at home of Mrs Axt while the school remains closed. Diphtheria also reported in nearby Krill and Gerke homes as quarantine continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scipio Township
Brokaw
The
Sentinel
Eager
Mr. Brokaw
Proegler
Measles Suspected Amid Jury Duty Visit
Deputy Sheriff Whitney went to Scipio township Saturday to summon two farmers chosen for juries. He checked near smallpox cases and neighbors claim the physicians misdiagnosed them as measles. The Eagers reportedly did not visit Columbus, Ohio, recently. Dr. Proegler remains confident in his diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Scipio Township
Columbus
Ohio
Proegler
United in Marriage John Bender and Maggie Waldschmidt Wed
John Bender and Miss Maggie Waldschmidt were united in marriage at 8 oclock at the residence of and by Rev M C Cooper of St Pauls M E church Mr Bender is a painter and paper hanger and his bride is an estimable young lady They have a legion of friends who extend warm congratulations and now reside at 92 Walton avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bender
Maggie Waldschmidt
M. C. Cooper
St. Paul's M.E. Church
Divorce suit cites parental alienation and damages
Charlotte Disler files in superior court for 5000 dollars alleging Samuel and Catherine Disler, her husband William Disler’s parents, caused alienation of affections and contributed to marital breakdown. She claims neglect, false divorce swearing, abandonment, and loss of health, with various court actions and local cases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Disler
Superior Court
Samuel Disler
Catherine Disler
William Disler
Ohio
Indiana
Perry Township
Samuel Robinson
New Philadelphia
Colerick & Thomas
Minerva Talmage Seeks Divorce From Sanford Talmage
Through attorney J R Bittinger, Minerva Talmage files for divorce from Sanford Talmage alleging abandonment. Married in 1875, they separated seven years ago. They have two children aged twenty and eighteen, mother seeking custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bittinger
Minerva Talmage
Sanford Talmage
Habeas Corpus Granted in Rudolph Case
W and E Leonard filed a habeas corpus proceeding in the circuit court against Sheriff A E Melching claiming Julius Rudolph is unlawfully restrained as not dangerously insane. Judge O Rourke examined witnesses and Rudolph and ordered his release finding he is not insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & E. Leonard
Julius Rudolph
A. E. Melching
Rudolph
O’rourke
O'Rourke
Melching
Elmer Lonard
Change of Venue in Fort Wayne Gas Suit
In circuit court Monday director C S Bush filed an affidavit for change of venue in the 50000 suit by Albert O Nichter through his next friend Mary Nichter against Fort Wayne Gas Co. The affidavit cites local prejudice in Allen and Adams counties. Judge O Rourke moved the case to Wells County where Fort Wayne attorneys will be aided by ex Judge Dailey in prosecuting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesey
O'Rourke
Theodore Thorward
Fort Wayne Saengerbund
Loan and Savings Association
Peter Nusbaum
John C. Figel
Charles G. Braun
Denehy
Mary A. Mack
Charles Croll
Squire Huser
C. S. Bush
Fort Wayne
Shannon and Kromm Wed in Walton Avenue Ceremony
At 2 30 Sunday afternoon Rev M C Cooper united Miss Mabel Shannon and James Kromm in marriage at the pastor's Walton avenue residence. The bride is the daughter of J H Shannon dairyman and her husband is a popular young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Cooper
Mabel Shannon
James Kromm
Walton Avenue
J. H. Shannon
November circuit court opens with fifty claims heard
The November term began with Judge O'Rourke presiding. It was claim day and about fifty claims were heard, though the record shows some clerical notes and unclear items awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
O’rourke
Lawton in Hot Pursuit Across Philippine Highlands
Manila reports shift as General Lawton and General Young search the insurgent government leaders. Authorities suspect a cavalry brigade roves the islands to trap Aguinaldo and ministers, though fresh sightings place the insurgent chief near Tarlac escaping in peasant clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lawton
Young
Aguinaldo
Binquiet
General Young
Tarlac
Indiana State Banks Flourish in Auditor Report
The auditor of state reports Indiana banks in best condition since 1893 with over three million dollars more assets than last year. Twelve new trust colonies appear in the state, adding about three million dollars in assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Auditor of State
Indiana
August Lordier Recovers From Stroke Paralysis
August Lordier is recovering from a stroke of paralysis he suffered some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lordier
James M Kane’s Fort Wayne Toys Stocks Bargains
Uncle Sam Stamps promotion for James M Kane's Fort Wayne store highlights Christmas shopping. Claims best stock in dolls toys underwear stockings gloves mitts knit jackets trunks pocketbooks albums and more with terrific price cuts on a wide range of items including children's chairs boards wagons sleighs and skates. Wonderful values this week at James M Kane's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Kane
Kane’s
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Hails Magnetic Healer at Randall Hotel
The Roy Phenomenon, a magnetic healer, draws crowds from Fort Wayne and surrounding regions to the Randall Hotel for experimental demonstrations and private sessions. Officials praise his cures as unprecedented while urging cautious public judgment and inviting consultations daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals of
Medical Science
Fort Wayne
Randall Hotel
Roy
Wealthy La Porte planter Joseph M. Barnum dies in illness
Prominent retired farmer Joseph M. Barnum of La Porte dies after months of a strange malady that began in his right leg. He passed away near his home, described as dying by inches. The death closes a long career in farming and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Barnum
Laporte
Glowne
Sugar and coffee prices listed in daily sale ad
A local price list advertises sugar at five cents per pound and coffee at 41 cents per pound for various grades. It includes cut loaves, powdered sugar, teas from 30 to 50 cents per pound, tobaccos priced per pound, cigars by the hundred, whitefish and pickerel by cost per pail or keg, and assorted oils and stoneware priced by gallon or jar.
The Greatest Grocery's Fresh Meat Market Expands
The store reports a large expansion and brisk business in a wide range of meats and pork products. Beef veal lamb and pork roasts tender steaks fresh pork shoulders and chops spare ribs and various sausages dominate the offerings. Blood liver and head cheeses appear alongside smoked and boiled products.
Grocery Ad Teaser for Choice Butter Eggs and Poultry
Local ad urges shoppers to save money on Choice Butter Fresh Eggs and Poultry with every grocery purchase. Offers are advertised as savings across all grocery articles.
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Lingayan
Nauguin
Helena
Langayan
Comander S. W. Very
Alfred E. Bates
Mahammedan Islands
Siassi
Bongao
General Bates
Jachinis
Yloilo
Yorktown
Balabac
Borneo
Mohammed
Navy Department
Major Eager
Dr. Lomas and
Miss Boyer
David Krill
Bluffton Road
Herman Gerke
United
Ashe
Eleanor Manier
Hugh Crye
Eyaude G Rourke
Gottlib Haller
Tillien Wiedman
D. N. Foster
Fort Wayne Driving Club
Ithiel Smith
William Smith
James Conrad
William Grenhoe
Inez Greenhoe
Tri- State Building and Loan Association
Charles F. Garnett
Henry Kanning
Sophia Kanning
Henry Colerick
H. C. Gorsline
Claude Reiling
Jacob Buehrer
Elijah Grill
Clyde
Carl Grill
Christian Boseker
Fred C. Boltz
John Morris, Jr
Squire Crippen
New Haven
Marshal Grabner
Emrick
James Hathaway
Squire Bird
Adams Township
William Levine
Squire Bullerman
Habeas Corpus
Uncle Sam
Fort Wayne’s
Grocery
Harrison
Columbia Street
Bart Ross
Columbia St
Old Boreas
Stewart Steel
Stewart & Born Steel Ranges
West Main Street
Bell and Home
Noa
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