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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
9
A violent Lake Erie storm hits Cleveland and surrounding areas on November 26. Winds blow north to sixty miles per hour, causing widespread damage to telegraph and telephone lines, with hundreds of poles down and ships unable to leave port. Repairs will take days.
High winds battered Lorain on Nov 24 causing extensive damage to the east pier where over 3 000 feet collapsed. The storm also threatened the nearby light and the schooner Hl Lawrence was wrecked recently with losses reported.
Bevern dives were lost in floods in Tennessee north of Dyersburg. A warning and five children were swept into a slough by a crimped roadway. An rail carrier drowned in Ganey creek near Amph Lauderdale county while fording. A section hand on the Mins Central roadway was burned on the south fork of the Faviead river.
Rain and wind left Columbus nearly cut off on Sunday night into Monday morning. Widespread disruptions knocked out wires and blocked streets, with travel delays noted as a result of the severe weather.
Snow delays disrupt mail service as western routes report heavy fall since Saturday. Eastbound air service arrived on time while western lines faced continuous snow from Saturday afternoon onward. Damp ground limited drifting though overall accumulation affected travel and mail delivery.
Denver November 24 Senator Hiary M Teller of Colorado departs for Washington tonight after weeks of battle over silver coinage. He vows not to abandon the silver issue despite Bryan's defeat and predicts the nation will return to a bimetallic monetary system, seen as best for price stability and creditor equity.
Fragmentary text shows an anti imperialist slogan tied to a New England league. It mentions Bouton Maes and a firm stance against compromise or fighting along lines of a policy described as implacable. The passage reflects early opposing views within an anti imperialist movement.
A heated session saw Francis A. Abbott propose resolutions aiming at disfranchising or challenging a third party. Governor Bourwell and Mourefield Storey condemned injecting such issues into the program. The body decided to defer the broader policy amid anti-imperialist tensions.
Two men named Geory Gardner and William Byiy were taken into custody at Bluffton's depot by Detective Coling to face a Northbound transfer. The arrest followed a request from local authorities, with authorities indicating the suspect's return after detainment.
Washington reports hint a French note forms core of the Chinese treaty terms with two main points disputed by powers. German envoy Von Holleben met with Secretary Hay as negotiations continue for indemnities, penalties, and guard arrangements while public publication remains restricted.
A federal jury selection begins in this city with Judge Baker presiding. The term opens December 11, involving charges against Delbert Dow and others. Separate cases include commissions claims by Herbork H. Thorpe and Michael Pragh, and allegations of counterfeiting involving Sherman Apple and Fancy Lowen.
In a Cleveland NC Kansas era dated note Hanna expresses gratitude for American prosperity under President McKinley. He credits the successful campaign and upcoming years of prosperity, thanking supporters and Providence for the nation’s blessings.
The Treasury Department reversed Philadelphia immigration officials and decided to admit the Tacematera and their family brought to the United States by Dry J. A. Dowie of Zion City to teach lacemaking. The news notes a shift in policy affecting immigrant crafts and religious figures. Separately, former South Bend mayor David H. Loopser and longtime Indiana legislator died at 70, with Dewis described as a Democratic politician.
Field Marshal Grant Von Waldersee forwards a dated November 24 message noting Colonel Muckleufel's expedition planted the German flag over the Great Wall. The ascent reached No vorshoy 22 via HiLing-Chong after a hard mountain march. The dispatch claims French forces in a stiff fight with Boxers kilometers south of Pug-Thig-Puy.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a Carnegie statement and a delivery offer dated January next year. Details are garbled with broken phrases and names, making the exact event, parties, and outcomes unclear. The readable bits point to a presumed assertion and an offer related to Ratlike topics, lacking coherent context.
The First Haplish church congregation formed a pulpit committee to choose a successor to Rev Dr Teneo. Members include Tudga elins Yor thas trustadas A. 4 Bol Damud Whengan and Sunday school superintendent Sa dure Jones church treasurer Mey Anna Philley and Magan Lang representatives from two Judius societies. The committee will determine its procedure as plans for the pastorate proceed. Forty Fort Wayne approval lasts until January 1.
Clare, recently discharged, was brought before police court on Monday for drunkenness after an assault at a bar on East Wayne Street. A boy named Redges reported Clare struck him with a bottle. Clare tried to seize the phone, then was taken to the station. He pleaded guilty to intoxication but offered a disputed story about the money.
Sheriff Freeman of Linen comity responds to District Attorney McAnisty of Calwnda Springs Col regarding prosecutions of participants in the Breston Parley at Limon Cad. Freeman says he was moved from Denver to Limon by assurances of surveyors that he would be allowed to pass unchallenged. He doubts Lincoln County juries will convict anyone charged in the Breston beating.
News item appears garbled with misspellings and misread words. The text references a Paris event and an Austrian royal connection but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to establish a coherent report. No verifiable facts or identities are recoverable from the fragment.
Reports from European Russia November 26 describe the czar in fluctuating condition amid circulating death rumors. Officials note intermittent perspiration and moments of improvement, with the morning temperature recorded around 70 degrees and a gradual general improvement cited by doctors.
London November 28 reports allege the king’s death has reached naval bases and port cities. The dispatch notes lines of telegrams from Paris and other capitals confirming the monarch’s passing.
A St Putersburg dispatch cites AP reporting on Emperor Michelas illness after a poker injury in Japan. Medical observers warn complications, including typhoid and fever, may worsen his condition. speculation centers on Crown Prince Zivadie Wullsting and recovery prospects.
Erust W Heger of Cleveland and Miss Emily Kellmeyer daughter of Anthony Kellmeyer were wed Thursday afternoon at 30 arlocit AL near the city. The ceremony drew a large crowd at the Rohhneyer home with a lively reception and a wedding supper noted for its generosity. Heger, son of George W M Heger of travel city, holds a machine shop position in Cleveland and plans to depart Sunday for states beyond.
Teal soul financial backing and local politicians appear in a murky tale from Lavagneport to Columbus and Indianapolis. B Ellison faces bribery charges linked to a Northarn Indiana Insane asylum contract. Redmond giulisgon cohort and Mississippi connections surface in a bid collusion. The venture drew Crawford and bankers into a long standing partnership and bid strategy.
Attvore, linked with Gibson row at Jackson, reputed rich man of $150,000, prepared to offer good faith as surety in filings. Miss Agnes Kronmiller, a bookkeeper, suffered burns to face and hands when benzine ignited while holding gloves near a gas fire in South Culhoun street. A physician attended. no disfigurement expected.
Reported by the court news of the day Christon Woe Chosen and Peles Hic Hond charted a proceeding today. The stimulated court named Chelpe in Uhner as receiver at the Fort Wayne Mill Depot after an application by Fredewel Prices and Chriotinn, 2 Annex, Aimer ted ain pent wAlth shag conn.
Court entries list various cases with small monetary values. Debtor and creditor actions include debts and replevin suits. Guardians appointed for Edna M and Fern E Vanderford, and suits against estates explore contracts and administration.
Roderick MacLeay, giant of the Forty-Eighth Gordon Highlanders from Toronto, stands nearly seven feet six inches and holds several Canadian records. He toured London during the queen's jubilee and is billed for a December 18 Temple theater performance under the Guledouian society, marking a rare Soldiers of the Queen tour in the United States.
Miss Addie Corto and Henry Ronn, both of the city, united in marriage Sunday afternoon before close friends at the bride’s uncle home 183 Holman Street. Rev Z H Evans officiated in a warmly witnessed ceremony. The couple are highly esteemed and well known locally.
Toledo November weather and market notes report a small advance in oil prices with barrels rising by two cents per day and Western refining making a modest gain. The bulletin cites trading actions and price levels for local wholesale products, including a 75 cent selling point for certain items.
Constantinople Nov 27 A British American and Turkish officials met at Yildiz Palace but the interview yielded no substantive result. The Porte remained cautious on answering questions of executive type while foreign affairs officials appeared restrained.
A 20 year old woman living with her parents at 7 Douglas Avenue became violently insane this morning. She raved about plans to demolish her home and was restrained after resisting caregivers. Police and officers removed her to the county jail’s padded cell, where she damaged padding before being transported to a hospital. She wrote to authorities in Richman seeking transfer under the old asylum plan.
A small fire at the New Avellina Hotel broke out at 4 o clock in the afternoon. A hotel porter, who had left his room hours earlier, likely caused the blaze by smoking in bed. Bedding and wallpaper sustained damage but there were no injuries or major losses. Landford Tones offered one explanation for the incident.
Washington Mov 27. At the office of the Chusepedke and Ohio railroad in this city it was stated that yesterday there was no wreck of a passenger train near Hinton West Virginia. A railway crew was reported delayed but the train reached Alleghany station as usual. The road is now clear and trains running normally.
Hartison street market opens with a long line of vendors from Nickel Phunssilrond to Wayne street. The Thanksgiving approach boosts the turnout and many firms report strong poultry sales as buyers crowd the stalls.
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