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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
12
A mid 19th century commentary notes Britons marching up a hill while Boers fall back, praising British victory at Dundee hill. It references Majuba as a comparison and discusses campaign funding debates in Ohio politics, alongside a dig at British boat building and past triumphs over British shipyards.
The piece notes demand for the American mule with two thousand bought in St Louis by British agents and more sought, praising the breed as best draft animal. It also covers Republican fundraising appeals in Ohio, Mayor Jones replying to a fundraiser letter, and shifts in party alignment. It mentions Dewey nomination talk, Lawton memorial funds, and Lipton led British patriotism amid South African war.
A brief historical note observes that mil lion management appears less conducive to longevity than the process of making them, suggesting differing impacts on lifespan for those involved in care versus production.
The report notes that when Transvaal wires were severed, the impact was not as strong as Washington hatchets. The line suggests a comparison of force or symbolism between actions, implying limited effect from the Transvaal cables in contrast to Washington's provocative imagery.
The newspapers report mixed coverage of the war with McKinley and Bryan in the west and Jeffries and Sharkey in the east. British gains were not as decisive as claimed, as new advices show the Boers defeated yet English forces failed to seize key objectives.
Douglass Jerrold laments the glamorization of war noting that despite pomp and praise it often hides murder in uniform. He cautions against dressing war in gold and swagger, arguing its true cost is bloodshed and violence.
A Beecher quote emphasizes that worry, not heavy labor, harms people and stresses that work is healthy while excessive worry can break a person. He notes that revolutions damage machinery due to friction rather than the act itself, highlighting mental strain as the true destructive force.
One of the best evidences that Admiral Dewey does not intend to be a presidential candidate is the fact that he has canceled all his engagements to be received. The Manila hero seems to think the best time to retire from politics is before he gets in the game.
Virginia congressman Otey learned that West Point lacks a General Robert E. Lee portrait among former superintendents. He wrote to President McKinley and Secretary Root and was told the painting will hang with the others if donated to the academy. The Daughters of the Confederacy are likely to provide the portrait. Lee served as superintendent from 1852 to 1855.
General Funston will not accept a costly sword if an inscription remains on the blade claiming he can hold his position until his regiment is mustered out. He denies making the remark and disputes the authorship amid a Kansas admiration controversy.
Chicago candy commission man Walter L. Farnsworth confessed to bigamy in Chicago after being arrested. He admitted numerous aliases and marriages across Europe China Peru England and other regions claiming about eleven partners in Europe four in China and over twenty more worldwide while four of his wives live in Chicago.
Washington dispatch reports the Forty eighth volunteer infantry, now on duty at Fort Thomas Kentucky, ordered to proceed to San Francisco for embarkation to the Philippines on November 7. The unit moves from the fort to the western port for transport.
The Transvaal covers about 120 000 square miles, larger than New York and New England combined and half as large as France or Germany. Combined with the Orange Free State, the republics span territory equal to Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan, demanding a large mobilized British force for any campaign toward Pretoria. A 150 mile march through hostile terrain will test British troops before the advance even begins, making the invaders’ task far from easy.
The army has reached its 100000 strength with 65000 regulars and 35000 volunteers for two years. By June 30, 1901 volunteers must be mustered out and regulars reduced to about 28000 unless law changes. Otis could request reinforcements to raise total to about 68000 by mid-December. Manila movement continues, with regiments shipping from New York via the Suez canal. Generals Lawton, MacArthur, and Schwan will lead fighting. Otis may be withdrawn if hampered. General Miles argues Otis commands too many, but his view is unlikely to prevail.
The text hints at upcoming presidential recommendations to be issued in the forthcoming annual, with expectations for a specific type of proposal to be issued after a stated period. The fragment suggests a focus on future policy steps and potential actions connected to the president's agenda.
A notice describes a demand to pause public speeches until a peace protocol is signed, urged by a figure counsel to Hanna. The arrangement targets ongoing clashes over language use and calls for restraint before resuming rhetoric.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana shows a model public service ethos at an Indianapolis factory event. He stresses that a representative should mingle with workers, listen to their views, and pursue common good through respectful discussion, regardless of party. He aims to strengthen citizen representation and trust.
Stone placed marking official start of Handsome Concordia Lutheran church school on Walton avenue. Rev. August Lange led services with 120 families on rolls, notes future church growth, school to open Easter with English and German instruction, building to cost about 6000 dollars.
The report details a British victory at Glencoe where General Symons led a force that was overwhelmed by Boer defenses. Despite heavy British casualties, the battle is seen as a significant Boer reversal, indicating ongoing hard fighting ahead and questioning Boer modernization against trained British units.
Ely's Cream Balm offers cleansing and healing for nasal membrane irritation, with claims of curing catarrh and easing cold symptoms. The remedy, priced at 50 cents, is available at druggists or by mail, and is praised by attorney J. W. Davidson of Monmouth for improving voice and hearing after mucus drops ceased.
At a county council meeting in Knox last week officials saw budget estimates reduced from 1T,260 to 41,260 for 1900. The cut affected county officers and included a figure for courthouse interest.
Max E. Friedrick and Mary J. Albreicht receive a marriage license along with George F. Welch and Carrie Gruger Herman H. Upmeyer and Louise C. Niemeyer are also noted as newly licensed couples in the civil records of unions.
A block of paired names appears in an old notice including Edwin Sprunger with Ida Meyers Julius Backofen with Johanna Hubner Albert Joyce with Laura M Bright John G Klett with Matilda E Som mers John H Wilkins with Helena A Rastetter Jacob A Smith with Kattie M Deville Freeman Frank B Weston with Ruby HM Folk Aaron Shafer with Cora Dinklager Frank C Havens with Josephine Havens Joseph Gebert with Cora Hazlet William G McMahen with Minnie I John C Cain with Aurillia A Aker Grant Simon with Ida A Frech Louis C Delagrange with Catherine Weber Joseph F Porter with goals MK Fleming John A Sherman with Mary E Laibe Clifford C Davidson with Lillie M Kley ad
In this township all schools report good attendance and interest. Date noted October 23, 1899.
Coroner Williams of Whitley county arrived from Columbia City to Fort Wayne today to secure testimony in the Otto Cummins case. He collected statements from several local residents as part of the investigation into the death following the prior arrest.
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