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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
1
The October cabinet meeting lasted two and a half hours and focused on the Chinese situation. The government’s answer to the French note was practically decided and will be sent to the French government soon, though its substance remains confidential until delivery to the French minister for Gazettes.
Paris dispatches report cautious optimism from sources in Paris and diplomatic circles regarding early progress in talks among major powers. Li Deng Chang and AL Tin are noted as confirmed arrivals, while Prince Juan’s status is reported as degraded in uncertain terms.
Reader-scan of a wartime dispatch notes Japan's stance in a tense global climate. The text mentions Berlin and German figures and hints at diplomatic moves, with references to naval and political signals without concrete outcomes.
An unclear report notes Ching set to go to Pekin with Helin and Vor. An edict dated October 4 1948 mentions a reply and a performance at Lieventlest. Hosta hints at retirement amid ongoing negotiations, seeking a favorable outcome for Feliu sanon.
The text reports an uncertain Washington opinion about China, the emperor and empress dowager, and possible plans involving Pekin and Tianjin. It mentions postbayas and troops, with confusion over who endorsed what and references to officials and foreign capital.
The text reads like a fragmented notice from a local area with scattered names such as Colletts, Cundy, Leroy Metwal, Richard White Las, Bryant and Mon, Oliver Morrow, Willie Blaam, and Willie Blain. It mentions marriages, work plans, and agricultural notes amid garbled phrases and place names.
An OCR readable fragment notes a Sand Point district gathering at a schoolhouse organized by a local rider group. It mentions Little River Guanye and a Thursday night event, with several names partially unreadable. The text is fragmentary but indicates a community gathering or social activity with local participants.
Residents note renent teacher changes at school No. 1, with Benn substituting at a Tamigitoil school. Central delivery route No. 1 began Oct 1. A Democratic meeting is planned for Oct 11 at William Smith's, with invitations. The Washington Township Game and Bird Protective association met to discuss game protection with local farmers signing on. Numerous social visits and guests marked the week, including Miss Tracy Schilling and Miss Ann Hawk.
Dallowoun Milinj Comiyany Wil Bhip Gre plans a trial of the Hicks method for gold extraction at Fort Wayne. Worley, Beia ne company, Faye homyson, Short, and Dick Tuwarend announce final arrangements for a five- month project to test ore processing machinery built by Tavs company.
A garbled account details Mrs and Mee William G Foun celebrating a twenty fifth wedding anniversary with relatives, songs, and a banquet. The text shifts to a senator and a political note about the Philippine question, with a physician ordering indoor events and a letter about political stances, but much is unclear due to damaged OCR.
A regional notice warns residents that moving within wards or between precincts after last Saturday and before the election will cause loss of vote under state law. It urges eligible voters to remain in place for at least four weeks and to vote on November 8.
A large crowd gathered last evening as a massive political rally took place on Mechanic Avenue with brief addresses by leaders including FR A. Thdedwoinh at Le Vo Wery. A notable feature was a ceremonial pole raising, and the gathering was described as a fervent show of support for the party.
Finnerty, noted as a leading Republican orator, plans an appearance in Wayne next Saturday at Snengerbund hall with Brynn and Stevenson. The event promotes his long career as a campaign speaker and aligns with McKinley era policy themes.
Reported in a scrambled local newspaper column, Democratic campaign activities unfold across Fort Wayne and surrounding towns. Invitations go out for a downtown rally, speakers include J A Aiken and J Henry Wartim, with Byyny and Bryan references amid party organizing in St Joseph, South Whitley, and Terre Haute.
Marquis of Bute Nead died at home in September 1887 after a paralytic illness. The deceased, tied to Butte lineage, held the title and was educated in Chegow, Edinburgh, and St Andrews, earning a Bachelor of Laws around 1873. He is noted as having held the title and lineage within the British peerage.
The speaker argues for tax reform and regulation of capital combinations to protect individuals. He claims Republican plans fail to address changing conditions since 1896, noting gold volume and trade balances as natural outcomes due to American enterprise. Progressives must rally behind Bryan and Stevenson to curb imperialism and large standing armies.
The Perry township Sunday school convention will be held at the MLEB church in Hunterton on Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 14th. A fine program is prepared with speakers including Rev. Murry J. W. Mure and Miss Staugay Samuel S. Hn Jr. A full schedule follows with Sunday events, exercises, singing, lessons, and departmental reports, detailing each session and participant roles.
Hoagland and vicinity report farmers busy planting and timely rain aided wheat sewing. Middletown schoolboys visited Hoagland for a baseball game which Hoagland won with strong effort. Roosevelt club paraded with torches. a box social raised funds despite a poor turnout. Attendance at Sunday school and a business trip to Boston and New York are noted amid local happenings.
A stranger Gideon Brennan stole a bicycle from Frank Balchin, belonging to Charles DeRams, near Fort Wayne. Deputy Witte pursued, captured Brennan, and brought him back to town. Brennan posted $200 bail but failed to appear. Mayor and officials reviewed the case.
Community snippets from Middletown report a move to Winamae by Elijah Willis of this place, high school events with Hoagland and Hoagland talent at a social, and local attendance at a Roosevelt event in Fort Wayne. Citizens discuss school geography lessons, visitors include Miss Treury from Fue, and local households note property improvements and health concerns.
Perry and Vicinity column reports a mix of local names and activities. Mentions include Sol Kell Frat Pulver Lewis Michals and Charlie Well traveling north on an Oshsky tar, D Martti and a Perry township foreman planning a wall, Ethel Gloyd hosting young people, Harry Gonder’s birthday at Boyd's, Charles S Raylies buying a tailip horse, Miss Bella McComb bidding farewell, Mid Gmavn Stellhorn heading to Fort Wayne and Foster's waistface work, a Democratic speech planned at Roy xniao, and a Sunday husking underway with a small crowd after rain.
The column lists community items including visits by Mrs. Capmy’s family, a Lin rally planned for next Wednesday, and Democrats hosting a pole in Leesburg. It mentions a 106 foot high mast, Fort Wayne caller Merriam, school visits by Superintendent Young, and Mr. McWaken’s accident with a foot injury from a falling axe on the road work site.
Poor handwriting notes a canceled Sunday school conversion in Lafayette township due to a Vaccination event. Mention of a previous week’s guitar act and a plan to reshuffle classes with Mr. Traviy agreeing to tutor the men’s class. Druckenzilge to present at the chapel next Sunday at 9 210 am. audience urged to attend promptly after prayer.
Local residents attend church services and social gatherings in Fort Wayne and surrounding towns. Soldiers from the 125th regiment held a reaction with speeches and music by a Waterford ladies band. A large crowd traveled to Chote for entertainment, while teachers and families report health and home news across the Blessed City and Columbia City.
A local column chronicles farm life and school notes. It mentions vaccine orders, a forestry and game protection effort, and a school term start. Social items include a pole vault event by the Beygu club, a marriage witnessed by Rev Mayer, typhoid fever in a resident, and rural delivery improvements with fence and hose posts going up.
Falls in Washington township and Mrs. George Chucck and Saypily of Foster Wayne attended a lively gathering. Alpha Maore of Co case and Wr. Britland Earnest Blech of Huntington were among guests as all enjoyed a very merry time.
A Sentinel copy shows a petition to county commissioners seeking a Wayne township election on a 100000 appropriation for the Fort Wayne and Butler railroad line. Backers include Fort Wayne businessmen and citizens. Springfield and Detiny Creek townships also showing actions. Names of petition signers and railroad stockholders listed. political campaign notes on gubernatorial candidate, with local editorial context from the Sentinel.
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