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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1890
Page
1
The War Department reports showers in the southeast and northwest winds. A slightly warmer day is expected except in the extreme southeast where cooler conditions are forecast. The period covers 24 hours starting 7 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, with Indiana fair conditions overall.
A veteran housekeeper notes a store policy of selling only well known carpet makes. Cheaper two to five cent a yard options tempt offers when competition is close, but these lower quality goods lack proven wearing qualities. Since sticking to standard brands, the carpet department has grown and customers have not been disappointed.
Beautiful novelties in fall carpet designs abound with Carpeta offered at the lowest prices in the country. Old Cloths fall stock arrived and Maganette Riga promises to out-sell Smyrnas. A fine line of baby carriages is available in great variety.
Phoebe Wright of Oshkosh Wisconsin associated with Foster Furniture Carpet Co appears in this brief notice. The item records a business affiliation involving a local company and a named individual.
The supreme council of the Federated Orders of Railway Employes states no general strike on the Vanderbilt system will be ordered, but aid to existing strikers may be provided. Powderly and the vast federation seek an amicable settlement, while Webb’s conduct is condemned and the Knights of Labor are urged toward a principled stand without federation backing.
Ohio Democrats prepare a slate to challenge the Republican ticket, aiming to mobilize support and present a coordinated campaign strategy. The move signals a structured effort to trade volleys with the GOP in upcoming elections.
Striking switchmen at Stock Yards and Chicago and Alton yards quit after a dispute over Welch’s reemployment. Rock Island and Burlington officials moved to direct operations with new crews. police protection sought to prevent violence as traffic stalled and plans for resumption emerged.
The second annual Indiana State Stenographers association session opened at Eagle Lake near Warsaw with delegates from across the state and visitors from Chicago and Minnesota. President S. D. Strachan outlined agenda including court reporters legislation. Mayor Royse will give welcome. an organz reporters corps will transcribe and deliver immediate reports after adjournments.
The Massillon Massillon audience greeted the McKinley nominating convention with a rousing reception as Judge Minson spoke and McKinley delivered a strong acceptance. A telegram from Secretary Blaine drew cheers and the hall erupted when McKinley’s name was finally announced.
A New York child named John Oeline aged four died after falling into a kettle of scalding water left unattended by his mother at Union Hill. Neighbors freed him, a doctor was called, but the injuries were fatal.
A Saybock Ontario report states the Queen's hotel burned this morning with many guests escaping amid the blaze. Two men, Thomas Powers and Herbert Layton, reportedly died from burns while two other guests suffered serious injuries. The building carried $4,000 in insurance.
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