31 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
1
The forecast for the next twenty four hours begins 7 a m Wednesday December 30. Indiana will see fair west winds with cold in the north and stationary temperatures in the south portion.
Washington December 28. Chile hints it may demand arbitration over the Baltimore affair to avoid war with the United States. Montt’s envoys report U S war preparations continue, while Blaine and Egan negotiate. The San Francisco arrives at San Diego in readiness, with Charleston possibly meeting it to transfer ammo as U S forces prepare for possible conflict.
San Antonio reports intense activity at military HQ as two cavalry troops head to the frontier under Gen. David S. Stanley. State rangers move to border duty, deputy US marshals brace crossings, and scouts may be hired to assist operations amid Garza tensions.
Extensive preparations mark the silver jubilee of Bishop Edward Fitzgerald set for February 2 at St. Andrew's cathedral. Invites issued to top church dignitaries include Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Archbishop Corrigan New York Janssens New Orleans and others with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia to preach the jubilee sermon.
State department officials infer from a telegram by Minister Egan that he was not invited to the inauguration in Santiago. He notes the ceremony went smoothly and a banquet followed, attended by Chilean officials, congressmen, and all foreign ministers in Santiago, with relations maintained amicable.
In New York on December 29 a cowardly arson attempt was found at 3 AM in a double tenement at 237 East Thirty eight Street endangering 100 sleeping residents. A similar Christmas Day attempt occurred on the same premises and was halted. Firemen quenched the blaze after the hallway burned, and tenants who fled were urged to return.
The business portion of Plainfield seven miles from Aurora burned in the early morning hours. Estimated loss reaches 20000 dollars with partial insurance coverage. Authorities report fire damage and ongoing investigations to determine cause.
Fire in McKenzie Tennessee last night destroyed business district property valued at about 30 000 dollars with reports of 15 000 dollars insured. The blaze caused extensive damage to storefronts and stock across several buildings. Firemen from neighboring towns aided in combating the flames.
Washington reports say Chile must express regrets for assaults on Baltimore sailors and pay indemnity to murdered seamen families within two weeks or risk war. The Pratt captain remains under watch in Toulon, while U S officials press for apology and settlement. Officials caution that rumors fuel tensions as Montt and Blaine confer with no public statements.
Albany crowded with politicians awaiting Court of Appeals rulings on four election cases. Rumors swirl as decisions, affecting Senate control and district certificates, unfold amid intense legal maneuvering. Democrats push for reapportionment and control, Republicans seek outcomes to maintain power. The board of canvassers issues certificates in three districts while one awaits court guidance.
EgsoN Indiana December 28 Indiana Midland railroad nearly ceases operations. County treasuries of Madison Boone and Hamilton seized rolling stock for taxes. Stations told not to receive freight or sell tickets. Line between Canton and its end points eighty six miles. Big Four Pan Handle Lake Erie weighing purchase of road.
Word reached the War Department that Secretary Elkins will leave Elkins West Virginia this morning and will be on duty at the War Department tomorrow amid routine cabinet movements and federal operations.
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