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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1890
Page
1
Indications for the 24 hours starting 7 a m on Wednesday August 20 show fair weather with local showers in the peninsula portion. Northerly winds will prevail with cooler conditions in the south and slightly warmer in the north.
The report notes sales volumes expanding to new highs with ongoing demand. Management cites strong customer turnout and robust market conditions driving the increase.
Fort Wayne furniture dealer promotes new parlor tables book cases and bedroom sets with an assortment claimed larger than competitors. Parlor sets and odd pieces upholstered by Mr. Fred Reineke praised for quality and style.
Reports from New York detail slim progress at talks among S. E. Wilkinson George Howard Sweeney and others as the strike of switchmen and conductors deepens. Officials warn of a broad walkout while Webb denies arbitration and vows to fill roles. The situation remains tense with possible widespread action.
A cyclone strikes Wirrissanee Pennsylvania at five pm causing widespread destruction. Many houses lose roofs or collapse, trains topple, wires fall, and deaths mount with twelve confirmed and estimates placing fifteen to sixteen dead. Mines report casualties and nearby Sugar Notch and Mull Creek areas show additional fatalities.
An explosion occurred at the McCracklin coal mine in Farmarspone Indiana on August 19. One worker is reported missing believed dead. rescue efforts or further details unavailable due to the chaotic scene.
A bartender William Glenn was fatally shot by Wed Mathews during a disturbance at a local Indiana bar. Police report indicate shots were fired after a dispute over beer bottles escalated, with the bar’s interior damaged. The incident occurred on an August date reported by the Ind. outlet.
A Vineyard express on the Old Colony line derailed near President's bridge in Quincy, Massachusetts. Reports say eight dead and about twenty injured, many scorched by escaping steam as firefighters extinguished fires and moved victims to hospitals.
The body of Mrs. Frederick L. Dunbar was found buried in a tomato patch on her husband’s Connecticut Farms farm. The victim was enveloped in a rubber sheet and taken to Elizabethport morgue for a post mortem. A crowd gathered as locals speculated the husband killed her to save funeral costs.
Reports from Narva and London describe Emperor William and the Czar at Narva events including greetings, services, a banquet, and gifts. London notes an upcoming private Austrian German emperors meeting in Silesia with royalty and ministers attending.
The funeral of Cardinal Newman was held at the Birmingham oratory with many eminent clerics attending. Seventeen bishops participated as Cardinal Manning appeared in frail health. The church was draped in black and gold as the coffin rested on a central catafalque surrounded by candles. Rain drew thousands to witness this moving service. Requiem mass and a funeral sermon by Cardinal Manning follow tomorrow.
Roux Aug 19 News reports Ieallan banditti growing bold, attacking Speco monastery at Warut and killing three monks defending property. Bandits later murdered visiting brigands at a convent refectory and fled with valuables. Government to send soldiers to capture them dead or alive.
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Washington report notes Gen Grant's burial at Riverside Park and strong public opposition to moving his remains to Washington. Rep Quinn pledges to oppose the Plumb resolution, while Rep O'Neill expects quick action and funds for a monument.
Assistant Secretaries Spaulding and Clendennin conferred with the President on the financial situation and immediate relief for the money market is considered likely. The President approved a board of control for the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition with Willits named chairman and representatives from state, treasury, navy, post office, interior, justice, agriculture, Smithsonian, and fisheries named to the board.
Senator Edmunds pushes a reciprocity based amendment to the tariff bill aligning with Blaine ideas. The move signals a New England protec tionist accepting tariff change to gain reciprocal sugar concessions. Edmunds may act on his own, with the President preferring Congress to handle tariff suspensions.
In Loxpor on August 19, American swimmer Dalton demonstrated a strong backstroke tempo from Folkestowe toward Grie N with no noted missteps or schemes. The event highlights his consistent form and indicates a focused training performance.
The ONYX dyed hosiery proves superior with dye that won’t stain skin or fabric and endures repeated washings and perspiration. Made from Ingram Yarns it stays absolutely fast black and offers purity of dye and wear. An early fall import order supports a wide ladies gentlemen and children line in this city.
Triumpah Col August 19 A Union Pacific wreck just below Barela this morning left seven men dead and fourteen seriously injured. A special train of surgeons was dispatched from the city to the scene but details are unavailable. The train was en route to repair a washed out bridge near Barela and is believed to have failed to stop in time.
In San Francisco on August 19 a giant stamp mill with one hundred stamps and new efficiency features was finished at Union Iron Works. Weighing two thousand tons, it will be shipped in two sections to Antofagasta Chile to process Bolivian ore from the Huanchae mines. The plant marks a peak in silver production claimed by the country.
Reuben H. Barr administrator for George Harlan sues Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg railroad for 10 000 alleging the engineer ran over Harlan while intoxicated on the track. Plaintiff asserts purposeful action. no criminal negligence charged.
The Servian Progressist committee at Topola held a banquet where several members fell ill with arsenic poisoning. Authorities suspect the poison was added to the food to kill attendees and believe political opponents of the Progressists are responsible.
Keokuk Iowa August 19 The Keokuk Union Stock-Yards began operations today with a fair reception. Keokuk stood as the sole yards between Peoria and Hansen Creek and boasted a growing trade potential according to local experts.
Martin Fleenan of Prospect was shot in the face by a knife wielding Italian at the Delawanre railroad depot while awaiting a train. Officers narrowly prevented a mob from lynching the suspect. Fleenan lies in the hospital with slim chances of recovery. In Monticetro Illinois, James Hicks, States Attorney of Pratt County, reports capturing nine juvenile thieves forming a gang. They pled guilty and were sent to Pontsic reform school for five years each.
Salvadoran agent Don Galindo in Guatemala City telegraphs to President Ezeta that he has secured a peace honorable to El Salvador. The message conveys that terms satisfactory to Salvadoran interests have been arranged.
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