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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel notes the allied move to relieve dull news by a pigeon post. It recalls Charles E. Moody of Bath, Maine asking for a street light before his death, and reveals his will revoked a $75,000 bequest for a new city hall after his passing.
Dr. Thomas J. Hillis sues for libel over whisky remarks claiming damages of 100000. Senator Thurston denies dedicating his poem The White Rose to his bride amid 27 parodies. A New Yorker sues a laundryman over collar acid irritation. Actress Phyllis Rankin sues Guy Phelps Dodge for 25000 over an unkissed kiss charge. Ohio Governor Nash set to appoint Charles Foster to prison board at 1000 yearly. Foster’s career has seen a dramatic rise and fall.
Report notes Boers respond to British action near Estcourt by moving to meet visitors halfway, suggesting a tentative posture rather than hostility in the collision area.
Col. Charles Denby, praised for a thorough defense of Admiral Dewey, contemplates briefing the public on the actions of the admiral that merit defense.
The annual report of the commissioner of education notes about 17 million children in U S schools, a gain of nearly 500 thousand over the year. The commissioner attributes the rise to improving economic conditions.
The piece notes that fugitives in petticoats have been found before, but there is no need to search Mrs. Aguinaldo's wardrobe for her elusive husband. It asserts that the garments of the Filipino woman would not conceal much of anything.
Professor Dean Worcester told a Chicago audience that U S efforts in the Philippines have earned goodwill and that good government will inspire Filipinos to support the United States He defended the war as humane and necessary to protect peaceable inhabitants from lawless depredations and to defend provinces ready to support U S troops against Tagalos
The stroke deprives Dwight L. Moody of continuing his Kansas City ministry. The Sentinel notes Moody's global influence and the Kansas City meetings had been yielding strong religious impact with Moody’s message expected to reach many in Convention hall despite the pause.
Tammany Hall appears poised to decide the Democratic minority leadership in the fifty sixth Congress. With a split between Richardson of Tennessee and De Armond of Missouri, the delegation’s support could tip the scales. Chicago meeting next week will mark the party’s stance as Washington observers note Tammany’s likely preference for Richardson.
The piece argues that Philadelphia elections resemble a crimen against the public, calling the New York Tribune questionable, and accusing public officials and the police department of tolerating and failing to stop ballot debauchery and disenfranchisement.
Cable dispatch from South Africa reports British troops fighting in shirtsleeves signaling informal action during conflict. The description frames the scene as a style note in martial behavior.
The piece notes that American and British forces reduced ceremonial garb in combat, citing Lord Wolseley who urges abandoning theatrical uniforms. It highlights the shift from ornate red coats and cocked hats to functional dress on campaign and in training.
The public learns of Vice President Hobart's death after months of illness. A self made man born to American stock, Hobart rose from poverty to business and politics and was selected as McKinley’s running mate. His death brings nationwide sorrow.
An epidemic of smallpox in Scipio township near Maysville prompts quarantine actions. Seven cases in three families include the Eagers, with one adult eyesight affected, and several children ill. School closed, premises sealed, and Sanitary Officer Brokaw enforcing controls as Dr. Proegler and Dr. Adams oversee care and containment.
Local retailer promotes Onyx hosiery and Ingram cotton stockings with deep discounts. Offers include 18 cents per pair for three Onyx stockings, 25 cents for Ingram stock, 35 cents stock, and multi item bundles. Lisle pattern hose and cashmere hose also discounted with varied price points.
An early Christmas gift hint highlights the China Department with handsome items in cut glass pottery and a broad China line. The department has grown large and offers a notable selection not seen elsewhere in the city.
Ad promoting Child's stock ings in black cashmere with extra fine quality. Prices listed as 10¢, 15¢, 25¢, or 85¢ per pair. Emphasizes dye will not fade and stockings remain black from wear to finish.
Boys demand durable stockings and the ad touts two mule skin and Rough Rider options in all sizes. Mule Skin at 23 cents a pair and Rough Rider at 35 cents a pair. Vendors invite buyers to try them for satisfactory wear.
An old advertisement touts men’s onyx hose in black brown tan and grey with price points 10c a pair a value at 13c 15c a pair at 18c and 25e a pair at ade plus up to 50c a pair for a splendid line. It claims none can equal them.
A notice describes smallpox cases at Rurode Dry Goods Co with semi confluent type. It notes the odor and the ill seven days, stating Mr. Eager has the disease in the most violent form.
A readable fragment lists pairs of individuals connected to Uncle Sam Stamps, including Charlie A. Lanier with Luella C. Boles and Henry Ohse with Ida L. Reynolds among others. The text shows multiple names in male female pairings with additional names and initials.
Mrs. Vesey of the Vesey 7 green houses returns from St Louis with twenty eight prizes from the annual flower show nine firsts sixteen seconds and three thirds likely the best record by any greenhouse in the country. FOR SALE Best paying retail confectionery business in the city cheap if taken at once call or address J Batchelder 29 West Main street O24d&ewtt
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