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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
9
The US transport Siam arrived at Manila with about 330 mules, only nineteen survived after two severe typhoons. Deck forage swept away, boats smashed, ship rolled hard, mules mangled and culled. many carcasses cast overboard as the vessel endured extreme conditions during the voyage from Honolulu.
General Otis reports to the war department that the steamer Siam lost hundreds of horses and mules after a typhoon in northern Luzon. Of 45 horses and 328 mules aboard, all but 16 mules perished due to pitching of the vessel and air shortage from closed hatches. No passengers were casualties.
Quartermaster records note the Siam losses were trained pack mules deemed most valuable sent to the Philippines, highlighting their strategic importance and the impact of the absence on supply and mobility.
Commander Rodgers of the Nashville has sailed for San Juan Porto Rico to replenish coal before proceeding to Manila by way of Suez. The voyage is expected to take seven weeks to two months depending on route and conditions.
Dr Vaughn of the United States, who built a large trading network among New Guinea natives, barely escaped an ambush while touring Masari River with companions. Their launch lost power midstream as natives on shore hurled spears and war darts, leaving several wounded before the boat reached safety.
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear dates and names with stray terms. The barely legible line references The Limes and Rotter while noting possible figures or events without coherent context.
C R Lane returns from Washington with accounts of Admiral Dewey receiving presidential honors and likely guiding U S policy in the Philippines. Lane notes Dewey’s influence and the president’s deference, while General Lawton remains outranked by General MacArthur in the region.
Abner Giffen of Seattle arrives in town with five hundred pounds of ore from the Buckler mines. The ore, a rich sample from western mining interests, will be exhibited at Granneman's drug store for public viewing.
James McGuire died Thursday night at the county poor farm from consumption at age seventy. He had lived at the county farm since last spring after an attempted self harm on Columbia Street. No relatives are known to the superintendent.
James Merriweather buys property from Mrs. Lange in the West Berry area for 5500 dollars. The sale was negotiated by the Cerdes agency.
Five men injured when Nickel Plate passenger train No. 2 derailed near Bellevue Ohio. Engineer Cornelius Tracey lost a leg. Fireman J M Lynch, Baggagemaster J H Harper, postal clerks Charles Glascow and another unnamed clerk suffered varying injuries. The wreck blocked the line, causing substantial damage and prompting sympathy in railway circles.
Local Republican politicians expect Governor Mount to appoint a successor to Judge C. M. Dawson by midweek. Mount, in Texas, returns to Indianapolis late Monday or Tuesday and travels to Evansville Wednesday for a reception to President McKinley. He will be advised on the vacancy and is believed to consider Sg. 4 fey or two candidates before choosing. Supporters note Se of W. J. has done the hardest work for the place.
In Indianapolis on October 6 the appellate court ruled that a Sunday telegram contract is illegal unless it fits a charity or necessity exception. Flora Henley sued after a Sunday telegram about her ill mother led to delayed delivery and a wrongful death shock. The jury verdict for damages was reduced and then overturned on appeal, citing lack of notice of necessity.
Tod Sloan the American jockey suffered a fall at Kempton Park while mounting B. Keely's Lather in the paddock before the Richmond plate. He was carried to the weighing room where injuries were found to be painful but not serious.
In Dallas on October 5 the tattered battle flag of Terry's Texas Rangers was returned to the Confederate remnant amid a large ceremony at the fair grounds. Indiana Governor Mount and Texas Governor Sayers spoke of unity, reconciliation, and national bonds as an era closes and future cooperation begins.
A delegation from Atlanta met with Admiral Dewey in Washington on October 7 and invited him to be their guest. He promised to visit Atlanta by November 1 if arranged, with the exact date to be set later.
Washington reports the navy department prepared to reinforce the Philippines with the Brooklyn Marietta and Machias after discarding two gun boats. By noon sailing orders were ready to send ships selected for Manila duties following Admiral Dewey's conference with the president.
In August 1808 Oscar Huschenbdett, a sailor on the whaler Beluga, was drawn from the ship by a harpoon attached rope and hurled overboard after the rope snagged him. His body struck Mate Mikito as it passed the stern and went into the water.
The crew knocked the seamat overboard and threw Wikita to the boat bottom. The mate cut the rope with a knife, then the whale was lanced again and Huschenbett’s body was recovered.
Westbound freight train No. 79 at Coesse derailed nine stone and coke cars when a rail turned over. Cars stayed upright and were re-railed by wrecking crew. no effect on passenger trains.
Members of the new Lutheran church, an offshoot of St. Pauls, met at Concordia college to organize Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. August Lange leads a committee to prepare by laws. officers elected October 17. Cornerstone laying for a Walton avenue schoolhouse at $9,000 on October 22 with Rev. Lange preaching. East-of-Schick street members will attend the new church.
The Plymouth Congregational church held its annual business meeting at the parish. M G Willson presided as reports from officers were read. John Gilbert proposed adding two deacons and the measure passed. Willard Fairfield was re elected deacon along with M S Willson and Willard Smith. New officers include William E. Mossman trustee F S Hunting treasurer A D Howey clerk and Paul Mossman Sunday school superintendent. Members were served supper after the meeting.
Trinity Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Missionary society held its annual election with Mrs. C. E. Bond re-elected president, Mrs. A. D. Guild vice president, Mrs. L. E. Thayer secretary, and Mrs. A. W. Seabrease treasurer. St. Margaret's guild chose Mrs. R. H. Carnahan president, Miss Gertrude Morris vice president, Miss Agnes Seabrease secretary, and Miss Florence Barrett treasurer.
Miss Lettie Statesman of Goshen Indiana, a bright high school student, suffered paralysis of the mouth muscles from long chewing gum. A physician diagnosed the condition as paralysis caused by continual mastication and the prognosis remains uncertain.
Isaiah Cortright formerly Wells County clerk who was reported dead in Alaska has turned up alive and is now employed by the North Amazioan Transportation Company with headquarters at St. Michael's.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey endorses the president's vow to hold Manila Bay and urges a larger naval force in the Philippines. He supports sending the Brooklyn and other ships, increasing Asiatic squadron strength, and pressuring insurgents while planning a civil governance framework with local autonomy.
The Sentinel reports a Wednesday night incident on South Hanna street where an unknown person emptied kerosene into a drinking water well, depriving local residents of water from the communal source.
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