20 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1874
Page
1
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the probable candidacy of the former Governor for Hamilton County solicitor at the primary election. If elected he would vigorously prosecute the unit on behalf of the county against ex Probate Judge Noyes.
The piece attacks Ben Butler for pushing W A Simmons as collector candidate, detailing Russell’s resignation and Simmons’ prior Revenue Department role. It notes strong opposition in Boston with editorials from the Boston Evening Journal and Boston Herald challenging Simmons, amid tensions with Grant and Butler’s ambitions.
It is proposed to invite teachers scholars and others to contribute to a perpetual endowment for the Cambridge Geological Museum in honor of Professor Agassiz. Memorial services on May 28 will receive contributions for this purpose.
The Long Strike at McVickers stage in Chicago last week featured Stoddart's Combination. Miss Burke, wife of Harry Herlock, says Stoddart struck her on stage several times, even knocking her wig off. She reported the incident after the performance, while Stoddart allegedly claimed she was not an actress and threatened further blows. The crowd laughed at the disruption as carpenters questioned who would protect her.
Franklin B Evans, condemned for murdering Georgiana Lovering in Northwood in 1872, was hanged at the state prison. The execution drew about 200 witnesses as the sheriff read the executive warrant and Evans confessed to debauching his niece and other women. The crime involved a brutal murder and removal of the victim's remains.
A Georgia farmer, John W. Woods, killed his three children aged 14 10 and 4 by morphine and then shot himself. After years of drunken violence his wife fled, woods procured morphine in Madison, and a neighbor found the bodies. The coroner’s inquest returned verdicts of morphine deaths for the children and a self-inflicted pistol shot for Woods. The family, once respected, lived near this place.
Boston faces deep despondency after President Grant nominates Supervisor Wm A Simmons for Collector of the Port. Merchants and politicians press Washington to withdraw, asserting Simmons is unfit and Russell was pressured to resign. Public anger sparks across State Street and Massachusetts papers denounce the move.
The Albury Border Post reports the death of Mrs. F. W. Tietynes after childbirth. The infants are full grown and join from below the armpit to the hip, about four inches wide, well formed and proportioned. The surviving spouse and infants appear healthy despite an extraordinary birth complication.
The London Times lists Benjamin Disraeli as First Lord of the Treasury and outlines the new ministry including Earl Derby as Foreign Secretary and the Duke of Richmond as War Secretary. It notes Lord Lennox as Commissioner of Works and Buildings and that American minister Schenck will depart Liverpool for New York for a three month absence. A Havana report notes Spanish troops were routed by insurgents with heavy losses.
Paris dispatch notes full reproduction of General Moltke’s Reichstag remarks on the military bill and highlights the gravity of the situation as editors comment on the tense European security climate.
The article notes misprinted headlines at the Exchange and I R R open at 84 then rising 34 percent. It mentions transfer books closing tomorrow for officer elections. It also reports a communist who attacked Maj Payton in New Jersey is jailed for one year, and ex deputy Conklin jailed five years for stealing gold certificates from Craft of Virginia.
William Smith of Aosurg faces trial in the Circuit Court on charges of raping an 11 year old girl named Garver last August. Judge Morris of Fort Wayne denied a change of venue after discussion. Eminent counsel represents both sides with the trial postponed to today at 1 PM.
A man sleeps on an ash barrel at night signaling trouble with his habits. A Paris garden aquarium houses a medusa polyp that turns water into alcohol then vinegar. Washington society notes birth cards. A Lansingburg dog dies at 24 after a long farewell. U.S. school age children top 14.5 million. annual school spending nears 95 million. 221,000 teachers employed. The government has set aside 140 million acres for education.
Financial and commercial notes highlight New York and Western Union Pacific as steady. Bonds, preferred stocks and railroad issues listed with prices and rates, plus grain, seeds, and potato and butter markets. COTTON and flour demand noted with mixed futures and staple prices. petroleum quoted with refined price.
The Senate Committee on Public Lands favors extending to December 1876 the deadline for completing the Wisconsin Central Railroad, halting May completion penalties. It also drafts timber growth and land limits reform for homesteads, plus debates post office nominations and Indian appropriations.
The Senate heard a message from the President transmitting a report by the American Association for the Advancement of Science on timber cultivation and forest preservation. A communication from the General Land Office on the same topic was also read. both were referred. Representative Scott presented a Pennsylvania petition against duty on tea and coffee or new revenue taxes. referred.
Messrs Beck and Crossland gave a personal explanation in the House yesterday both denying offense and offering apologies. The Oprakes then moved to call committees on reports of private character.
The Topeka special reports the Committee on State Affairs found gross irregularities in State Treasurer Hayes management. A resolution recommending impeachment will be reported. The state reportedly loses nothing as bondsmen cover liabilities.
Avavata February 20 The Senate voted to abolish the death penalty with four senators absent. The report notes a celestial observation mentioning the star near the moon and the planet Juniper with two moons visible through a small telescope, revealing all four.
Telegraph market notes show wheat higher and corn firm in Chicago with oats near March highs and barley dull. Pork active then lower, lard weaker with cash and futures mixed. Short ribs and rib cuts softer, whisky quiet. Cincinnati and telegraph market report show similar slight moves in flour, wheat, corn, and pork.
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