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Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1875

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Forest Fires Ravage Pennsylvania and Kentucky Losses Rise

New York dispatches describe rapid fires across Pennsylvania with townships like Lackawaxen and Pike counties devastated and hundreds of mills burning. A heavy rain in Marcoeunk quenched most flames, while Lexington Kentucky reports losses including Davis and Adams livery stable, J M Tipton, M Hall, and multiple insured properties totaling significant sums.

Pike Wayne Sullivan Monroe Counties Taylor's Creek Horace Greeley Pocono Range Lackawaxan Marco Oueunk Lexington Cincinnati Davis & Adams American Central Lancashire Guard Virginia Home St. James J. M. Tipton M. Hall Penn Mutual A. Clark Thomas Waters The Royal Liverpool Kenton Chas Phenix Hartford Thomas Bradley Westchester New York Charles Kartle Franklin Jos Jos. Isola, Insured For $1,400 In the Merchant's of New Jersey. Wm. C. Goodloe Liverpool London and Globe Louisville

Smuggling and Trade Debates Stir New York Board of Trade

The New York Board of Trade adopts resolutions blaming demoralized customs and high tariffs for smuggling. It calls for a revenue tariff and civil service reform while denouncing wholesale smuggling by local merchants. ExJudge Porter to resume defense in the Tilton Beecher case. Bank cashiers plan a Saratoga convention. Logansport Crawfordsville and Southwestern railway reports show 3.5 million invested with insufficient earnings. a committee to assess true condition and needed funding is formed. The Times warns Erie railway may enter receivership amid past exposure of stock dealings.

New York Board of Trade Porter Tilton Beecher Mr. Evarts Saratoga Logansport, Crawfordsville and South— Western Railway Company C. H. Delameter Frederick W. Jones the Times Erie Railway

Captured Black Hills Party Hearing Held

Charles E. Sales, a refractory member of Wharton’s Black Hills party, had a hearing before the United States commissioner after being turned over to the civil authorities by the military. Dozens of captured rites await treaty arrangements.

Black Hills Vanxton Dak Charles E. Sales Wharton United Sates

Rejection Refused Over Macon and Brunswick Sale

Justice Bradley and District Judge Erskine refused to enjoin the sale of the Macon and Brunswick railroad and to appoint a receiver for Jake P. Branch of Virginia. The decision was reported in Atlanta on May 25.

Atlanta Justice Bradley United States Court Budge Erskine Macon Brunswick Jake P. Branch Viegsaia Eee

Noted Watcher Arrested in Cigars Case After Inquiry

A man described as a watcher was arrested following a diplomatic inquiry into connections with police. He proved to be a gatherer of batts of cigars for a wealthy American who preferred famous brands and smoked only half a cigar, enabling the watcher to tail him.

Meray Lodi Ohio Homer Griffin George Washington Mr. Griffin

Women of Centennial Celebration Meet in St Louis

A large gathering at the Lindell hotel discussed actions for Missouri and national centennial celebrations. An executive committee of 125 prominent women, led by Mrs. Gen Sherman, was appointed to oversee arrangements and co operation. Mrs Dickinson urged earnest action.

St. Louis Lindell Hotel E. Gillespie Philadelphia Gen. Sherman

Mutineer William Smith testifies on Jefferson Borden aboard

Loxton May 25 William Smith an American seaman and mutineer says the captain frequently ill treated the crew. He describes bad insufficient food and 36 to 46 hour work stretches. Further hearing adjourned two weeks due to illness. other prisoners expected to attend.

Loxton William Smith Jefferson Borden

Odd Fellows Hall Dedicated in Canada Celebration

In Whittey Onr May 25 Odd Fellows hall was dedicated before a large gathering from across the dominion and the United States. Schuyler Colfax delivered the keynote address after the procession.

Whittey Onr Odd Fellows New Dominion States Schuyler Colfax

Leutz Bowman & Co Resumes Mahoney City Collieries

Pennsylvania reports Leutz Bow man and Co. coal mines at Mahoney City resumed operations after a pause. Work restarted with a 20 percent reduction on the 1874 basis.

Maruon Counk Leutz, Bowman & Co Mahoney City

Races Postponed by Rain in Baltimore

Baltimore May 25 The rain storm last night forces postponement of the Pamlico races.

Baltimore Pamlico

Cinderella Slipper Debate Highlights Textual Change

The column debates whether the famous slipper was glass or fur, tracing the shift from vaire to verre in Perrault’s tale and noting how the fur slipper better fits medieval laws and storytelling. It then moves through short curiosities from daily life and society.

Cinderella Charles Perrault Verre Vaire

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