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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1875
Page
1
A church fire during a crowded service caused a deadly stampede and many fatalities. The disaster, described as heart wrenching, left dozens injured as worshippers fled in fear. Authorities reported a large casualty toll and ongoing efforts to assist survivors.
A devastating blaze at the French Catholic church in South Holyoke during evening services leaves up to 75 dead or fatally burned. Witnesses describe a single gallery exit and panic as flames from a candle ignited draperies, trapping worshippers and forcing desperate escapes through windows and doors.
Excitement and fear gripped Holyoke as a devastating fire at the church drew crowds into the burning building. Firemen led daring rescues, faces burned and hearts heavy as fifty to seventy perished or were injured. the hero was John Lynch, a fireman who helped pull victims from the flames.
Secretary Delano arrived in Washington and met with Sioux leaders to discuss the delegation’s aims. Spotted Tail paused without indicating future actions. Decoration Day notice from the Postmaster General directs Ohio post offices to operate as usual unless otherwise stated.
Four children of F. M. Christian, including an infant, were burned to death near Veronilles Ohio when oil spilled and caught fire as one child tried to light a fire along a railroad siding. A coal train passed late at night, contributing to the tragedy.
Aald Johnson, a lawyer, arrived with a detective, denying guilt in forgery and defalcation alleged to near $800,000. Albert Clarke, clerk for Chandler & Jenkins, JT facing charges for forging a firm check for $10,000. Daniel Hayden, Hartford postal clerk, pleaded guilty to rifling letters and got three years. John Block dies from wounds after a saloon fight. others in the shooting remain in custody. The Ristori troupe was robbed of diamonds valued at $2,000 during travel to St Louis, with the porter arrested and gems recovered.
Levent Herald reports a series of mighty shocks in Baronessa province Asia Minor destroying 600 houses. Initial counts note 160 dead and 187 injured with total fatalities unknown. A telegraph mentions a car list battery at Mount Rica firing on a Spanish squadron. admiral killed and four officers wounded. The Thirty Committee in Paris schedules public powers and electoral bills. Horace Maynard arrives as new American minister to Turkey.
The presidents of banks and insurance firms and city bondholders met city officials to discuss the premium bond plan. They signed a statement approving the city council’s plan as the best way to meet current financial urgency for bondholders and property owners.
A blaze at Hallisten Massachusetts last night destroyed a large hotel in the town center Shipper's livery stable and ten to fourteen houses nearby. The fire began around 11 o clock and burned into the morning. Loss is estimated over 100000 dollars.
Washington weather notes southeast winds for Tennessee and Ohio valley turning southwest and northeast with rising barometer cooler partly cloudy and clearing. Lake region sees falling barometer with southwest to northwest winds possibly brisk, cooler, partly cloudy with light rains. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys report rising barometer cooler northerly winds and clouds then clearing. The London News quips that discourse on chords of color and music may remind Artimus Ward line.
Financial and commercial summaries report New York markets May 3 with money at 21¢ percent and strong gold prospects. bonds quiet. stocks active but weaker, with Exile and Union Telegraph noted. Chicago May 28 shows wheat and corn mixed with futures bids, and notable seller activity. overall market weakness with price movements and futures quotes.
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