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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1900
Page
10
A fragmentary notice describes a general demonstration linked to a club day. Details and participant names are not clear in the readable text. The item resembles a short local newspaper notice with limited contextual information.
National Democratic leaders urge a major Fort Wayne event next Saturday with a general rally and flag display. Speakers shift from Vecke or Ladd to a large Fort Wayne club gathering with participation from Allen county towns and ward clubs. The Jefferson Menditicks plan a city parade before a set of speeches at Saengerbund hall followed by a democratic love feast.
A Fort Wayne political rail excursion to Huntington drew 200 plus at the depot and a throng along the streets. Jefferson and Hendricks clubs organized the trip, with 13 cars and baggage, as locals cheered the visitors and Bryan in the crowd. Mayor Dugan and county chairman Landis praised the Fort Wayne clubs for the lively event, the largest Huntington has seen.
Major Menzies delivered the evening address at Clayton's hall to a large audience. The report notes claims that Thin City will always host rival Lime City allies in day demonstrations that may follow.
A county committee pushes to bring Hon. Joseph W. Briley of Texas to Fort Wayne on Nar vous Ma. Bailey has spoken in Fort Wayne and is a favorite with local Democrats, signaling strong party support for the Texas figure.
Democratic events are arranged for next week with multiple evenings in Bespneon, Tefferson, and Monroeville. Congressmen Robinson and Ryan are listed for Thursday, Friday features Judge O Rourke and Thomas, and Saturday events include Monroeville with Colevick and Thin-Sous, Maysville with Robinson and HW, and Tensdul town with James Mt. Barrutts Hott and James M. Robinson. A large audience turnout was noted in Monroeville as Edward O Mourke spoke, with Connolly presiding on the prior Saturday.
Hanna candidate for congress spoke on Garrett Saturday evening to GOP activists. A bi cent fare and 148 tickets were sold for the meeting while Army and General Bussey addressed the crowd. After Hanna spoke, R. Tame and others spoke at an overflow gathering.
A Hanna meeting line up shows Bobdunia central commotion arranging a visit in Dix County with Mr Hawn addressing wage earners at Princess Vite. Republican candidate Far Cunogress tours Steven County with a bugler announcing stops in Pleasant Lake Hudson Hut aye Baler Funk Orland Tremont Clear Lake Prien Mele Elite and Angola on scheduled dates and times.
William McMutt, once a Fort Wayne citizen, was injured again last week while working as a brakeman on the Biddmore Ohio line with headquarters at Garrett Indiana. His heel was badly stripped as he performed duties, and he had previously fractured his leg in a prior railway accident about eighteen months ago.
A Sunday incident in Belt Line area ends with a suspect detained after a three hour spree in a Belt Line car. A letter addressed to Joseph Hacker was found, Sheriff Melching confirms a telegraph request to hold the suspect until Sheriff Schuick arrives. The report also notes a local petition seeking broader rights for share of Indies. Mr and Mrs John F. Winbaugh of Butler Indiana visit relatives. Winbaugh is a publisher of the Butler Herald.
A debate at the state institute explored weeds in agriculture with apologists and other speakers presenting varieties, impacts, and control strategies amid a spirited exchange on policy and practice.
At Lafayette the February farmer institute examined soil improvement and fertilization with demonstrations of feed elements. Lectures by L. H. Kermick and A. M. Welch on beef production and sheep feeding followed. James A. Mogan spoke on home comfort in farm dwellings, stressing the value of well arranged, cozy houses. The session on needs of agriculture featured talks by May A. M. Stewart and Prof. Plumb on cooperation, with Purdue’s role highlighted by President Stone. The conference urged expanded agricultural education and state support.
A group including H F McMehan Mrs Naomi De Vilbiss of Fort Wayne G M Naber of Twenty I J W Billingsley of Indianapolis and Milost Tropler of Conburyville proposed a committee to study state agriculture school needs at Purdue. They called for greater appropriations, praised the school’s work and urged more buildings and improved equipment.
A 17 year old girl from Logansport Indiana suffered a jaw dislocation after yawning last evening. Her lower jaw slipped out of place and remained dislocated for about an hour causing intense pain before it was reset by medical staff.
In Goshen Indiana on October 22 Trene Greenawalt 18 sought a ride to the country with Shelly Fager in Tamex Capers livery. A field sight distracted him and a small amount of stryelning caused a medical incident leading to Shelly Fager being hospitalized. The incident note mentions a mother in Bash street and unresolved cause.
A dog awakened in a building in Maneciv near William Hist mua Lom sleep. The event occurred in a notable structure at V4 Jelhehe county. The plan involved a $5,000 variable and several neighbors were saved by a plan to evacuate.
Mel Whitacre, doorkeeper of the annual House of Representatives, died today in Washington. He had traveled home intending to vote.
In Allen county the fight over two senate candidates intensifies as Republicans push for G W Wilson and George W Kell to be placed on the ticket. Judge Vesey files petitions at the county clerk’s office, while Democrats counter with Kell’s petition. The plan could force the legislature to decide seats. Separately, watchman To Pennsylvania company Teo Quebard suffers injuries after a fall at work and is kept from duty while he recovers at home.
Wes Gruber, 76 years, a longtime Springfield Township resident, died Sunday. Born December 30, 1824 in Wickaway, Pickaway County Ohio, he married Mary Mouse on October 31, 1852 and had twelve children. He moved to Indiana in 1837 with his brother, helped clear land, built a home, and reared a large family. He belonged to Zion Evangelical Church at Walnut Ridge and served as an officer in the church, living a long life with his spouse by his side until death.
Mrs DeVilbiss spoke at the weedlige on Farin Tomes and Miss Blackwell visited Ulster. Attendance was strong at Sunday services and the superintendent urged all members to attend next Sunday. Band and choir sang warmly, with many old friends renewing greetings.
Overflow in men and boys clothing, undergarments, stockings, gloves, shirts and dinners. Displays feature watches, toys, baskets, and a wide range of goods with prices tempting buyers. Kane’s store at 24 Calhoun Street invites careful inspection of the large selection and low prices.
The Farmers Institute announces a scholarship for agricultural studies at Purdue University. Eligible applicants are aspiring young farmers who seek training in agricultural courses. Apply to the secretary of the Farmers Institute, Mrus W. Vilthigy, for details and submission deadlines.
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