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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
4
The Weekly Fentinel notes Wheeler’s fading prominence and cites a London board of works remark about hair dye users among workers. It also mentions a dye-seller’s claim and a license to marry a Choctaw woman costing $100, with a rush for Choctaw brides as the premium lapsed on September 10.
Admiral Dewey General Lawton and Professor Schurman concur that Filipinos are bright capable and developable. Bach seeks civil rule and an end to war. Rev McDonald of Logansport starts a church drive to drop socials and festivals for soul saving as fall motto soul saving and soul saving alone.
The new Missouri law taxes department stores with fifteen or more employees. It imposes a license fee from 300 to 500 dollars annually based on designated goods classes. Courts are expected to see a major battle as small merchants press for enforcement while big stores challenge constitutionality.
The article notes corn’s rising importance beyond food, highlighting its use in smokeless powder and spirits. It argues a record corn crop and strong demand will support industrial growth and military expansion, with broad implications for governments and armies abroad.
Statement asserts Pepecnaga is a United States citizen and notes his private safe in New York City. It claims his father was naturalized while Pepecnaga was still a minor, arguing this should settle the matter.
Governor Mount selects Mr. Shideler to succeed Warden Harley at the Michigan City prison. The choice draws general commendation in northern Indiana, noted for Shideler's training as a business professional and fit for the demanding post. The governor is praised for non political appointments across state institutions and for choosing capable men.
The Tar Tar, still British registered, was detained in Hong Kong after volunteers reported overcrowding and lifeboat shortages. The governor acted prudently. inspection satisfied authorities and the ship was released to return home. The incident is now considered closed.
The Sentinel presents opening chapters of Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's In His Steps. The serialized story, praised for its circulation and influence on Christian life, asks What Would Jesus Do and urges daily Christ like living in home, business, and society to help the needy and uplift the fallen.
Reports on the working of the traveling library law excite interest. Indiana’s new law, though limited, is seen as wise and potentially profitable for country districts lacking public libraries. The nationwide movement began in 1882 with New York’s first appropriation.
The New York World urges Admiral Dewey as a presidential candidate despite his prior rejection. Booker T. Washington will receive a large welcome in Atlanta with Governor Candler and Clark Howell hosting for white residents. Local schoolhouse disputes in Shirley City and Woodburn threaten education for children. Debates on Dewey’s New York celebration draw mixed reactions as officials weigh attendance. The South Bend Times earns high praise for its Labor Day floral edition. Cuban race relations loom as Havana’s Lucha warns independence could entrench white supremacy despite black contribution in the war.
The New York World argues no Democrat can win the presidency without full Democratic support and names George Dewey as the sole figure who could unite the party. It urges Bryan to step aside for the admired admiral, who resists a campaign, though the nation would honor him. Dewey, Vermont-born and Manila hero, is esteemed above any presidential bid.
After months of skipping Bluffton, a man named Manning has placed slot machines in various saloons. Players drop a nickel and pull a handle to win prizes from ten cents to a dollar. Indiana cities including Peru Fort Wayne Montpelier have banned and shut them down.
An Indigenous farmer develops a crossbred wheat claimed to yield six times ordinary wheat. Seed priced at eighty cents a bushel is sold for $500 while the rest is held for higher price. If true, crop output could rise from 500 million to 3 billion bushels, potentially adding over two billion dollars annually to wealth. The Peru street fair faced campaign against immoral shows, with ministers pushing to weed out indecent displays amid a debate on tourism and decency.
The French government grants mercy to Captain Dreyfus while many see a lack of full justice. Rennes trial details reveal prear rangement and a feared acquittal would spare the state harsh punishment. Public morals appear to have weighed against complete justice, but liberty and honor are restored to him after years of harsh imprisonment.
The best available figures estimate under 6.2 million Jews worldwide, with 5 million in Europe led by Russia and Austro Hungary, 300000 in America, 700000 in Africa, 200000 in Asia, and 20000 in Australia. Palestine has around 40000 Jews, Jerusalem about 20000. The American Jewish population is about 300000.
Dr. H. A. Mumaw of Elkhart has long collected curios and scientific specimens. He plans to found a public museum using his 6,000 item collection as the starter.
Inspector recommends a southern rural delivery route along Bluffton Road serving about 1000 people. The 22 mile line goes from Taylor Street to the Bluffton Road via the county asylum Ferguson station Hesse Cassel and Piqua road. Postmaster Page and local petitioners supported the plan.
Ferris Busmara infant son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Busmara died at age one month at their home 16 West Superior Street on Wednesday evening.
Albert Carl Lemke six months eleven days old, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Lemke of 17 Custer Avenue, died Friday from cholera infantum. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 pm from the residence with interment at Concordia.
J T Fuchshuber, prominent Wells county farmer formerly from Allen county, died at his home Saturday morning at age seventy one. He is survived by his brother John L. Fuchshuber of this city. The remains were interred at Sheldon Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs. Houck aged resident of Findlay Ohio was buried there last Monday afternoon after dying Saturday. She was well known locally visiting often and mother of Jacob Houck carpenter Adam Houck pattern maker and BR C Houck Wabash clerk. She was aunt of Frank Smaltz. all attended the funeral.
Mrs Francis Steinacker, 64, died Sunday at her home 112 Fairfield Avenue after a liver cancer illness. A Fort Wayne resident for 48 years she was a devoted member of St Pauls Catholic Church. Surviving are five sons George W Frank G Bernard T Henry A and Edward J.
Fred Kaiser a noted Marion township farmer died Saturday from the effects of a paralytic stroke. The community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and respected local figure.
Mr. Kaiser, about 66, long resident of Allen county, was a member of Rev. Zschoche's congregation. He sustained injuries hours earlier, marking the event in a local church community.
The infant boy of Mr and Mrs Patrick Collins of 154 Walton Avenue died Sunday from exhaustion at two days old. Funeral services were held Monday morning from the Cathedral.
Mrs. Fred Fuelling died on Saturday at her home in Adams county near the Allen county line. Funeral services were held Monday.
J B Taylor of Marshfield Wisconsin brother of Mrs T J Rodabaugh died suddenly last Saturday of apoplexy and was buried there this afternoon. A leading charcoal manufacturer with ten plants in operation, he leaves a wife and eight children four sons and four daughters. His death prevented attendance by Mrs Rodabaugh and her husband who were unable to travel due to illness and absence. He was well known to many locals who had seen him during visits to his sister.
Jasper Newton Wyatt died at 2 30 Tuesday morning at his home after a prolonged illness from typhoid fever. Born at Corunna De Kalb County thirty three years ago he had lived in Fort Wayne for twelve years and worked at Paul Pulley works. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America with a $2000 insurance policy. Surviving are his wife and three children.
Edward D Exner infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bauer died at the family home on Home Street Tuesday morning from cholera infantum at four months old.
In Syracuse on Sept 19 the League of American Municipalities opened with 400 delegates. Mayor Jones of Toledo spoke on The New Patriotism A Golden Rule Government, urging unity and denouncing partisan politics as the main barrier to progress and liberty.
A butter famine grips Miami County as dry weather wipes out clover and grain pasturage leaving cattle food scarce. Families substitute apple batter for butter where available, highlighting hardship across households.
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