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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
2
A collection of scattered notes and commentary cites Richard Croker’s Brown University achievement, German child labor, Memphis population growth, and school pupil observations. It highlights industrial trust reports, a bicycle advocate praising innovation, and a veteran business figure who retires while enjoying life, with general references to press and politics of the era.
The piece argues the Bryan silver campaign line has little real effect on business. It notes ministerial claims of bribes by mine owners are unproven and ridiculed, cites Dennis Saffery, and mocks gossip about Democratic and Republican figures. It contrasts ethical rallies to earlier dirty politics and mentions looming plans for property and sales in Louisville and Chicago.
The piece critiques the Republican stance on trusts, arguing the party accepts new corporate forms while condemning abuses. It cites Roosevelt’s Chicago incident and calls the assault on his dignity a troubling echo of political hostility toward progress.
Disjointed notes compare Bryan’s idealism to republican liberty and critique the era’s commercial drift. The piece then describes wireless telephony experiments by Sir W H Preece, detailing submarine and shipboard applications across water, linking signals between distant coasts and vessels.
New York reports the Somers letters wired by the Pome say the Somers is to sail to Philadelphia but is unfit for service. The vessel has been repaired at Brooklyn Navy Yard after damage and engine defects were found. A refined crew from the Tathor is listed as ready, with Tul 8. Doddrige noted as captain.
Dispatch from Lova announces hundreds of Boers and their families are leaving Africa for a new life in America. Two ships carrying about 1,200 Boers arrived last week, followed by two French ships with more refugees. Most travelers are women and children bound for presumably better futures, though departure times remain unspecified.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania Walter Tohhean and Charley Buchan were killed instantly when struck by a tram while waiting on the pitroad at a race event last night. The accident occurred as they sought work in the first winning district event, and authorities are investigating the sequence of events surrounding the fatality.
An exhibit of Belgian pigeons from the lofts of dames White is arranged by the Wheel company at roots. The birds, valued at about 9200 dollars, are the pick of My. Vosey stock and represent a revival of a few hundred dollars. A pigeon named Laloon will be presented, and a birth is noted for Mr. and Mrs. WT Todd of BR Watt Teiter.
On October 1 1800 Touay Bbyouan a Bioneex citizen of this county Pennsylvania was born and centenarian Jonas Strauss is celebrated in Swart township Avila by hundreds of friends. A lifelong resident linked to Noble County development and public affairs his family notes his sturdy integrity and continued interest in civic life despite advancing years.
The annual pumpkin contest by Tricitiun Furniture Co at Calhoun street store Saturday saw about 189 pumpkins on display. The top prize went to William Brown of Harlan with a 190 pound pumpkin, followed by J. H. Huderswelt of Bee and Prige with a 1074y pound entry. H Brusskhart took third with a 101y pound pumpkin, and W. Earners claimed fourth with a 8594 pound pumpkin.
Coroner Harnett investigates the death of Elizabeth B. Welsel who died near Hellar's Corners on September 26. Her remains were exhumed Friday and examined by Dr. G C Stemen. A microscopical exam by Dr. Drayer will follow. Postmortem findings suggest peritonitis though the death certificate cites unknown causes. Welsel, 28, investigation at the request of local residents.
In the weekly court filing Samuel Snydty Med seeks a divorce from Mary Rindy. The complaint alleges Mary Rindy engaged in an extramarital affair with a man not named in full. The action was noted on a Saturday docket in the local court.
Exton area textile ad offers heavy brown and white toweling fabric by the yard with various widths and qualities. Bleached cotton crash, damask towels, linen towels, damask sheets, and unbleached sheets advertised with sale prices. Mrs HVCCK remains in town for a few days, seeking needlework assistance.
The report notes cruel and inhuman conduct in a divorce case with the wife receiving alimony of 750, paid in full, after which the couple separated permanently. Attorney Man W. G. Coleridle represented the plaintiff, and architect Henry Meyer prepared plans for a ten room residence to be erected on Washington Bay for Fay Taun Cuetiao.
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