17 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1874
Page
1
The article cites Cuba Captain-General Jovellar seeking refuge amid volunteer uprisings, notes a pending bill for a United States Court at the point, and critiques legislative economy and corruption while railing at the Radical party and press opinions. It also mocks a Oregon senator and mentions local politics and newspapers.
A critical look at Treasury Department sub bureaus and their high salaries. The piece notes the Appointment Bureau and Bureau of Records and Files, claiming authorities lack legal basis and arguing for retrenchment before elections. It highlights salaries from three thousand to twelve hundred dollars and questions the value of these offices.
The piece rails at Secretary Richardson and officials over salaries and wasteful bureaus, denouncing Radical rulers as thieves. It urges farmers, merchants, and workers to unite against monopolists and Eastern capitalists, predicting Republican defeat and a fight against corruption in politics and industry.
The column surveys prominent figures and social minutiae, noting Ellen May Howard sailing to Savannah, Scotland-born leaders, and varied public personas. It mentions Senator Sumner’s measured speech, Mrs. Cleveland’s maternal interests, and Royal personalities with quips on dress, intellect, and ambition.
A short readable fragment notes a local postmaster appointment inquiry during the year. It mentions possible names and a civic meeting, but details are incomplete and dates are unclear.
The article notes Columbus Ohio women organizing today for hostile demonstrations. It also mentions the arrival of Chief Justice Waite in Washington to assume duties and highlights an important decision by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Washington Feb 16 Indiana moves to split into Northern and Southern United States Judicial Districts with Fort Wayne and Indianapolis as court seats. The bill goes to the Judiciary Committee for consideration. The House also approves an investigation into clerks of several district courts for failing to report fines, penalties, and other office business.
In Quincy Illinois rumors swirl about a bank robbery with four confirmed conspirators. Pinkerton agent F H Warner links Hopkins to the theft and says it rivals major New York and other national cases. The Illinois Supreme Court rules that local governments cannot issue bonds for the Paris and Decatur Railroad, declaring $363000 bonds illegal.
A Hong Kong dispatch reports a progress newspaper publication was blocked after a claimed discovery of remains tied to a prior sacrifice. The message references Ledidealiy and mentions OMINA and Loxpom dated February 17.
New York February 17 The will of the late Chas Astor Bristed known as Carl Benson who died in Washington on the 14th last month was admitted to probate. The amount devised is about 500000. The Hoboken tragedy Johnson who after shooting a man was beaten by the crowd died from his injuries. Philadelphia catastrophe the building superintendent went to examine the brewery collapse that killed many. Postponed trial of J W Freeman for murder in Hoboken until March 9. The Bloomingdale Lunatic Asylum superintendent inquiring into Freeman mental condition. Witnesses for defense sought from Wisconsin. Porcuersosis February 17 a large fire at Sing Sing sweeping two blocks including Olive Hall. Engines sent to nearby villages. Burravo February 17 jury verdict murder in the second degree for Michael McKean who killed his wife. White Plains dispatch notes Sing Sing fire loss about 200000 with two newspaper offices burned.
The Senate received a Treasury Department communication with the general report of registers and other officials. Bankers and business interests from St. Louis petition against increasing currency volume and urge a rapid return to specie payments.
In Jeffersonville on February 17 the women’s temperance union, about seventy strong, gathered at the Presbyterian church and then moved to nearby saloons. Saloon-keepers refused to sign pledges, as hymns and prayers were offered. By 2 p.m. crowds gathered in the streets outside Leonard’s and Casper Lansmann’s saloons. despite orderly conduct, no saloon owners yielded to pressure.
About three hundred people mostly ladies met in the City Hall to organize for a temperance campaign. Mrs. L. V. Desellem was elected President and Mrs. Tremaine Secretary. An executive committee from each church was chosen. A proposal to include temperance groups was rejected as Dio Lewis favors church led action. A daily prayer meeting was set, with active demonstrations to begin next Tuesday when Lewis returns to lead efforts to regenerate the capital city.
In Memphis on February 17, rain threatens the Mystic Krewe parade with crowds in the streets despite wet weather. Senarox Somyee shows resilience, his duties lighter, and his love of books brightening his days. Massachusetts still warms to him after past censure.
Financial and commercial notes report mixed activity on the New York Stock Market with loans at five percent and government securities dull but steady. Telegraphic dispatches from Western Union, Fargo and Co. and others indicate slight movements in railroad and industrial shares as traders await further cues.
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