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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
7
Insurgents from the north gather at Montalban and San Mateo to resist the American advance. Reconnaissance reveals rebels moving stores and men toward Montalban, with about 200 entrenched at San Mateo and others in the valley toward Marquin.
General MacArthur returns to Tarlac and sets headquarters at Aguinaldo’s former residence. No shots were fired from Gerona to Dagupan as American forces announce plans to garrison rail towns. A San Carlos procession with MacArthur and Colonel Bell honors the relief effort amid rice harvests and scattered insurgent arms.
Severe fighting in the north of Iloilo began Tuesday November 21. Four Americans were killed and twenty five wounded including three officers. Insurgents are retreating to Santa Barbara as combat continues.
New York reports the Filipino junta to Hong Kong grows more active as congress nears. A pamphlet signed by Felipe Buencamino claims reasons for recognition and includes dispatches from the war with Spain to press for U S acknowledgment of a Filipino republic.
Special Agent Albert Hammer of the rural free delivery service said on Tuesday he would recommend establishing the northern route petitioned in Allen county. The proposed route would start at the Jacobs residence just north of the city limits on the recently laid out road and extend from there.
A. R. McCurdy of this city has been appointed as an aide on the staff of the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
A Wheeling delegation met Admiral Dewey in Washington on November 23 and invited him to visit February 22. He accepted and was presented a Sevres jardiniere. Lieutenant Crawford issued a statement noting hundreds of letters and telegrams across the country expressing sympathy and support for the admiral.
General Young reports Aguinaldo with about 200 men and some women crossed Aringay between San Fabian and San Fernando on Friday November 17. The Filipino leader likely aims for landfall through the Bingua mountains toward Bayombong Neuva Vizcaya. A rear-guard clash at Aringay wounded one Maccabees and insurgents retreated. enemy losses unknown.
Report notes the governor would sign the measure if passed by a strong majority. If enacted, it would shift police control from municipal authorities to the state across New York City and several cities, including Buffalo Rochester Troy Albany and Syracuse, with Greater New York employing 7,485 officers.
A solid silver loving cup was presented to Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley by citizens of St. Louis. It was sent to his flagship Chicago, lying off the government anchorage, after arriving at Tompkinsville Staten Island.
A New York resident proposes reimbursing contributors who are unhappy with the Admiral's course. The plan aims to return funds to those who withdraw, ensuring refunds for discontented participants.
In New York a World dispatch notes Dewey home fund contributors may demand refunds. John R. McLean says Mrs Dewey and Admiral Dewey face widespread sympathy and will handle requests promptly, via the admiral. Also in Indianapolis Judge Baker approves a bankruptcy compromise paying 20 percent to creditors and distributing 6202 dollars.
J A Bronwell learned his brother Edward Bronwell who once lived in this city is seriously burned from a Lexington residence fire. Edward slept in an upper room and escaped with severe burns as the house filled with smoke. He was moved to Lexington and may not recover. J A Bronwell travels there to bring him home if possible.
James Kearney of South Lafayette Street was riding at speed when the saddle girth came loose and the saddle slid. He was thrown, breaking his right leg, and was kicked on the left side but suffered no serious injury.
Workmen clearing a grading site at College Place uncovered four human skeletons. The hill, a sand bank, is not a former burial ground, but it is believed the bones may be from members of an old tribe buried in the area.
David C. Sutton resigns from the rural route and the vacancy is filled by Harry Barthold who was sworn in Wednesday. Barthold now carries the route due to the illness of the regular carrier Mr. Hamilton.
Damage from the Hesian fly appears in Wabash County wheat as of November. Farmers report some injury but expect protection with timely measures and local controls.
A Manila dispatch reports many veterans and foreigners think Aguinaldo escaped to the north with a sizable army. The move would force new operations and the occupation of the Manila-Dagupan rail line to continue. Analysts differ on the exact force and fate of his troops.
Washington reports the deed transferring the Dewey residence from Admiral and Mrs. Dewey to their son George was recorded today. A life interest is reserved for the admiral and wife during their natural lives, with reversion to the survivor on death. The instrument bears the November 14 date, same as prior transfers to Lieutenant Crawford and to Mrs. Dewey.
Rev Father McKinnon, chaplain of the United States army, defends General Funston and Colonel Metcalf from accusations. He asserts Philippine church desecration came from insurgents and Chinese, and that Metcalf did not shoot a prisoner in cold blood. The San Francisco Monitor challenges Funston to prove its claims on looted Caloocan churches and offers $2,000 to the Red Cross if he wins a libel suit.
William Stephan, chief draughts man for the Pennsylvania company, succeeds the late Capt. C. F. Hettler as treasurer. Stephan was elected Tuesday by directors, resigning his directorship to take the post. The office guards a large fund as monthly receipts exceed $4,000. Martin A. Custer was elected to replace him as director.
The remains of Captain Cc F Hettler purchasing agent of the Pennsylvania company lie in Lindenwood cemetery receiving vault. They will be moved to Chicago this week per the deceased’s wish. Herman Hettler, the son, resides in Chicago.
Goshen Indiana November 24 Two tramp attempted robbery of John Hayes an implement dealer in Nappanee. Hayes used a poker to force one tramping assailant back as the other fled. The town marshals pursuit failed against the larger man but the smaller was captured. Citizens later detained three more tramps and an armed guard remained on duty overnight.
New York officials Governor Roosevelt and Senator Platt held a conference today to discuss a proposed plan. Details remain sparse as talks continue, with potential action anticipated in coming days.
W H Jackson janitor at the Elektron building was severely injured on the fourth floor after the elevator pinioned him between the car and shaft frame. The elevator boy misread his position, reversing the car as residents rushed to aid. Dr Buchman treated him. no internal complications yet noted though multiple ribs and several vertebrae were hurt.
Lillie Roulley of South Hanna street drank bluing fluid Tuesday from a bottle on the kitchen table. Her mother alerted a doctor who saved her life with a stomach pump.
Frank C. Tolan works on a handsome souvenir for the courthouse dedication. He aims to produce the city's finest typography, with permanent value for admirers of the costly edifice. Profuse illustrations will cover exterior and interior views, core features, court rooms, offices, halls, stairways, vestibules, entrances, and grand staircases.
S W Chase returned from Columbus after the Twelfth Indiana regiment veterans held their annual reunion. Gen Reud Williams of Warsaw was re-elected president and Fortville will host next year. The campfire program featured patriotic music, addresses, and reminiscences. Attendees included Capt John B Conner and Capt J M Godown.
At the closing session of the Indiana grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis George W. Bornwasser of New Albany was elected grand warden and H. J. Chappaan of Knights Town was chosen grand master. deputy read. mastery Thomas
Fred Berryhill a fourteen year old of West Main street was injured Friday afternoon when a brick he threw into a sycamore tree dislodged and struck him on the right shoulder while a stone also fell and cut his head. The accident occurred as he sought sycamore balls.
Bishop Rademacher seeks a coadjutor due to ill health and impaired strength. Archbishop Elder will forward the request to Rome for approval before naming three candidate bishops for Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Michigan to the papal decision. The coadjutor would have full episcopal authority and a right of succession.
A Goshen man John E. Bowen was attacked by footpads who robbed him of $12 after blinding him. Porter county ships 100 carloads of molding sand daily to local iron works amid six deposits. A hunter’s body found near Mishwaka is tentatively identified as Samuel E. Claussen of Berien county Michigan. Huntington doctor George P. Chenowith, pioneer settler descendant, dies after a long career. Mrs Eliza Herring of Porter county dies after shock from false report of her husband’s accident. In Waterloo a dozen young men from prominent families are fined for stealing hard cider from D L Leas’s yard.
Dr C B Stemen was called to Columbia City Thursday to visit William Bowers who had been completely paralyzed as the result of a spine injury sustained in a pulse mabla? of Cary, Fla.
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