04 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1892
Page
1
War Department bulletin from Washington dated February 2 10 P M outlines forecast for the 24 hours starting 7 a m Wednesday Fibrosky 3 generally fair conditions for Wednesday with north winds veering to variable and probably calmer Thursday
A city clothing firm declares the largest bid in public favor, addressing careful purchasers who know the value of money. They announce a one week sale with many big bargains across departments, urging shoppers not to wait until next week.
New York, February 2. Carlyle Harris is found guilty of first degree murder in the morphine poisoning death of his wife. The trial revealed his libertine behavior and attempts to blame the druggist. Mrs Harris cried “My God where is justice?” as the verdict was delivered.
Engineer and fireman leaped to safety saving the train from plunging over a steep embankment. Passengers were badly shaken yet no fatalities reported. The incident described as miraculous, with the escape cited as a near disaster averted.
Loxley Feb 2 Nearly all passengers and most crew have landed from the steamship Eider stranded on the rocks at Atherfield. The ship and cargo are insured. A last float attempt is planned for 1 o clock as flood tide approaches. fog hindered earlier navigation.
In Milwaukee a court heard C N Casper plead guilty to sending obscene matter through the mails. He said he was led to the act by Anthony Comstock and expressed remorse, while the judge criticized Comstock during sentencing.
Des Moines area lawmakers in both chambers held separate caucuses to discuss prohibition. Democratic legislators pledged to support the Schmidt bill, seeking local option and a high license regime. In Anderson Indiana a contract secures an aluminum plant to hire 1000 workers with a claimed production cost of 25 cents per pound, plus land, money, and free gas incentives for perpetual fuel.
Washington February 2 The Senate Judiciary Committee plans a favorable report on Judge Woods of Indiana for the U S Appellate Court with five Republicans backing confirmation while the Democratic minority will report adversely. Memphis February 2 Miss Alice Mitchell accused of murder with Miss Johnston pleading not guilty and insanity as Mitchells plea. California February 2 Jacob P Leese pioneer and first white settler of California dies at age 83 after arriving in 1833 and building the first San Francisco home. Indiana February 2 Evansville & Richmond wreck reported near Bedford as westbound train hits an obstacle injuring personnel and equipment.
Henry Goldman of New York arrives in Milwaukee to study northern Wisconsin as a site for a Russian Jewish exile colony. Bernard Gross proposes buying timberland in Lincoln Taylor Marathon or Langlade counties at one dollar per acre, favoring Langlade for soil quality. If Goldman approves the plan, the colony could number several thousand.
New York February reports poll colored churches across several states asking who they support for president. Of 400000 respondents, Blaine leads with 227000 votes, Harrison 113300, Cleveland 23736, Douglass 500, Hill 33, Alger 16261, and 20170 favor the Republican candidate.
To thousands of people with the taint of scrofula and the agonies of running sores Hood's Sarsaparilla is presented as an unequaled remedy. The text asserts it will benefit those who give it a fair trial and cautions readers to be sure to obtain Hood's.
Military authorities searched the residence of Don En rique Vizzaya in Matamoros near Mier Mexico on claims he held arms for revolutionists. The search yielded nothing. Also reported are Justice Beach dismissing a Phoenix Bridge versus Keystone Bridge suit, a Wisconsin gerrymander action, a Michigan birth of a child with no eyes, and New York labor bodies endorsing women's suffrage.
The Obituary Record reports Rev Dr Samuel Antliff former Primitive Methodists president dying at an advanced age in Liverpool. Ralph Beckel bank a leading ship owner of this city is dead after striking a flow of magnetized water in a new Alpine Michigan well. Beloit police chief Co F North resigns after seventeen years due to declining health at Beloit council meeting.
Gov Pattison issues a proclamation urging Pennsylvanians to aid the Russian famine relief committee of the United States in response to an urgent appeal. The action calls on residents statewide to support relief efforts and contribute to the cause.
In Queerca g o, James Hall, a packing house worker, fell into a large iron cauldron for lard rendering and was fatally injured. The Frosted sugar lands report the cane uninjured and soil improved after the freeze. Albany bill to allow reporters at electrical executions passes both houses and heads to the governor for approval.
Imposing ceremonies today celebrated the silver jubilee of Bishop Edward Fitzgeralds holy orders. Edgar A Crane sues Michigan Central for 50000 dollars for the death of his son on November 22, 1890.
A fire discovered in the baggage room of the Evansville and Indianapolis road depot at Clay City, Indiana, early today burned for an hour before flames were extinguished and the building was damaged. Authorities reported the blaze and ensuing damage as a special dispatch from Indianapolis.
News from Paris Texas reports a brutal firefight at Brunertown in the Creek Nation. Esau Gordon and Caesar Bruner were killed by Deputy United States Marshals. Deputy Marshal McCall was seriously wounded as officers, outnumbered, closed in on Bruner’s house. In Denison Texas destitute former settlers returning from Oklahoma say many colored people face severe hardship after taking lands there. Rome reports renewed talks of full diplomatic ties with the United States with Italy considering changes in ambassadorial postings including Copenhagen and Washington.
A large steamship named Elder of the North German Lloyd lies rocked on a ledge near the Isle of Wight after missing its course in dense fog. About 200 passengers have been landed and $300,000 in coin salvaged. crews and rescuers are lauded as they work to refloat her.
A lamp overturned in Solomon Solinsky's apartment caused a blaze that gutted the building. Eight people were injured, four may die, as residents jumped from the top floors to escape the flames.
Coumsus Ohio February 2 The house committee considers a resolution providing for the investigation. The fragment notes a formal inquiry into Brice's title, with procedural steps underway in Congress.
Political circles report a recommendation to leave the matter to the United States senate with Senator Sherman to proceed under senate rules. In Washington a suit by the late Senator Joseph Mc Donald of Indiana's son seeks to overturn the will leaving about 75,000 to his widow, alleging undue influence by the stepmother.
South Dakota representative Pickler lost his temper on the House floor over a rules amendment. The Speaker ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to restore order after the disturbance.
Peoria Illinois reports January revenue collections totaling 1 678 645 63 with 1 179 packages removed from bond for export and 1 854 396 tax paid gallons processed in the month.
Feb 2 Chicago reports banker Mr Holinger of this city has been appointed consul for Switzerland at Chicago replacing previous envoy.
Delaware's ex secretary of state says the state backs Cleveland's nomination and opposes Hill's midwinter delegates grab. The report also notes Prince George's wedding prospects and Mayor Coates's acquittal in a larceny case, with details on the Wisconsin trial and lack of defense witnesses.
Milo England, a poor boarder in Gosuen Indiana, reported his overcoat pocket rifled of about 500 to 600 dollars last night. A search warrant was sworn out against a fellow boarder but produced no result and no clue has been found.
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