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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1875
Page
1
In Wilkesbarre Paine's Shaft miners resume work after a weeks long strike. A large crowd allowed entry, a regional meeting occurred, and delegates reached agreement with the company on resuming on company terms. The unionist leadership yielded and about 11,000 company workers are to restart operations.
Indictments were returned in St Louis against Gen John McDonald ex supervisor of internal revenue Col John H Joyce Alfred Bevis and Edward B Fraser for destroying public records removal and concealment of spirits and failing to efface stamps and brands Bail set at 10000 for McDonald and Joyce 5000 for Fraser 2500 for Bevis In New York grand jury indictments on silk smuggling no names released pending arrest In Illinois John Heard convicted of murder of John Dolan at Avena in April sentenced to fifteen years hard labor and to Fort Madison custody by Judge Reid
In New York yesterday the firms Claflin & Co Field Morse Fenner & Co and associates with Charles L Lawrence were arraigned in the United States circuit court criminal branch on indictments for silk smuggling frauds. All pleaded not guilty, except Lawrence whose counsel sought time which was granted. An order for Tweed's discharge in Albany announced by the court of appeals.
A violent tornado and lightning swept the northeast part of Quincy Illinois last night from 8 to 10 o clock. Many houses were leveled and severe injuries occurred. Brickmaker John Menne was killed when struck by falling timbers. Trains arriving reported tracks damaged and lightning persisted late.
The French jury this morning presented four indictments against the state auditor Charles Clinton two for misdemeanor in office and two others. This item notes legal action involving a government official and charges of misconduct.
An independent newspaper declares itself a representative voice for the Republican Party, presenting a morning editorial reviewing the party’s history and asserting its role in shaping future coverage.
The steamship City of Chester arrived at Queenstown from New York with the American rifle team aboard. In Vienna a sensational article in the St. Petersburg Golos urges an alliance among Russia England and others as the three emperors’ pact wanes. Begum hosts a banquet for the American squadron officers. London reports Don Carlos grants his son the title of prince of Asturias and calls a Biscay juntas meeting for the 27th to compare Carlist and Alfonsist positions.
Fire at J F Kipp's carriage manufactory on Eldridge street causes a loss of $100000, partially insured. In Italia New York Torrington Bros store at Newfield is robbed of a safe and then burned, destroying two dwellings a hotel and all village businesses. money inside the safe about $500 and bonds and notes total around $51000. overall loss sizable with small insurance.
Washington June 15 Jacob M McGrew of Ohio long time chief clerk of the sixth district office will be appointed auditor in place of ex congressman Sheats of Alabama Sheats who was appointed about three months ago has been absent for several weeks in Alabama and will not return
The Maine Republican convention met in Portand on June 15 with W. W. Thomas Jr. presiding. After the permanent organization committee was appointed, President Thomas and Eugene Rale delivered addresses before a recess.
Archbishop Wood of Philadelphia is reported nearly recovered from an acute rheumatism attack. He travels with Bishop Eldon of Natchez Bishop Quinlan of Mobile Mons Roncetti and Dr Ubaldi in a special car to Philadelphia, accompanied by several distinguished clergymen.
The fifth regiment departed Baltimore for Boston this morning. The streets were crowded with cheering crowds as the unit set off.
For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys expect falling barometer warmer and cloudy weather with rain and increasing northeast to southeast winds. For the Ohio and Tennessee valleys anticipate falling barometer southwest to southeast winds warmer and partly cloudy skies with rain. Rivers are expected to fall.
The narrator recounts early crimes in Ireland, detailing Dorfee the burglary tools maker, weapons, and a watchlike sawn, plus hair dye for horse color changes and disguise master Johnston. He describes escaping to England, Wales, and finally sailing from Liverpool to Philadelphia, ending the tale in Broke Jail in the Atlantic July issue.
A partially legible excerpt outlines classifications for a binding and related writing paper trades and mentions record bol legislative bills commissions and letter beads in unclear context. The third class covers folding stitching covering and binding work and related bindings.
Financial and commercial items run through a chaotic digest. Smallpox ravages the poor in New York City. Amid other notes a drowning in Plymouth Wisconsin and another in Lafayette Indiana. Nebraska constitutional convention adjourns sine die. Towanda engine wreck. a man broken leg. A Chicago man killed after a fall from a moving train near Jacksonville. Indian Commissioner authorizes horse purchases for delegation. A Paris Illinois murder to be hanged. Stock market reports and various railroad and church notes threaded through the column.
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