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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1891

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Laura Snowden and Fitzsimmons Gang Exposed in Pan American Blackmail Plot

Porissane March 25 detectives outline Laura Snowden as a leading adventuress and blackmailer. Her diary shows plans to entrap Pan American congress delegates in 1889 and extort money with threats of exposure. The case links to Frederick C. Fitzsimmons, slayer Gilkenson, nabbed in Ohio. Brockville ties and a large manhunt conclude with arrests and a dramatic pursuit.

Porissane Laura Snowden Fred Fitzsimmons Colwell Street Pan-American Congress Pittsburg Medical Review New York Jas, Smith Miss Snowden Metropolis Snowden Gilkenson Frederick C. Fitzsimmons Brockville Ont Fitzsimmons Jefferson Ohio First Presbyterian Church Louisiana

Novelist Warns Government of Danger From Foreigners

William Hosea Ballou, a novelist living in New Orleans, writes to President urging strict immigration checks. He warns that foreigners seeking aid from foreign powers threaten U.S. safety and urges harsher inspections to prevent loyalty conflicts during national crises.

Washineron William Hosea Ballou New Orleans Executive United States Washington

State bonds for veterans bounties debated by attorney general

In Lansixe on March 26 Attorney General Ellis ruled the state cannot issue bonds to fund payoffs to those who did not receive them. He suggested bonds up to 694000 may be issued and 500000 from a war tax refund could be allocated for bounties. The plan would distribute over a million dollars to veterans who volunteered early but received nothing, while 1864 enlistees were paid generous bounties.

Lansixe Ellis Setate

Coombs verdict ManSlaughter and Twenty One Years

In Crawfordsville Indiana March 27 the jury found Coombs guilty of manslaughter for the January 29 shooting of W B McClure after he struck a fence with a club Coombs was sentenced to twenty one years in the state penitentiary The offender fired as McClure ran away Thieves arrested in Laporte after robbing a Grand Rapids and Northern Indiana car last Saturday night

Crawfordsville Ind Coombs W. B. McClure McClure Grand Rapids Indiana Laporte Grand Rapides

Rochester Clothing Strike Paralyzes Industry in Hard Times

In Rochester New York nearly 20 000 workers face destitution as clothing cutters strike disrupts a city with an 11 million annual output The Manufacturers deny attacking organized labor blaming disruption on the Knights of Labor and plan to reopen collectively next Monday Major William Sheldon sues the Cutters and Trimmers assembly 725 K of L for 15000 damages citing conspiracy intimidation and extortion

Rochesten N. Y Central Hudson Railroad Knights of Labor Rochester William Sheldon K. of L

Parmer Pollock and Theresa Hodson Wed in Kinship Tie

Russiavinter March 27 A romantic wedding united James R. Pollock a wealthy widower farmer two miles west of the city and Mrs Theresa Hodson widow of the late Wm Hodson and daughter of Hon James Thompson of Irvington The ceremony was led by Rev Hayden Rayburn at his Kokomo residence at noon followed by a reception with both families and children from past marriages. The couple had long been lovers twenty five years ago before drifting apart then reuniting in a brief courtship leading to yesterday’s union.

Russiavinter James R. Pollock Theresa Hodson Wm. R. Hodson James Thompson Irvington Hayden Rayburn Kokomo United Families Theresa Thompson

Head End Collision Destroys Sugar Trains Near White House

A late Tuesday night head end collision on the Erie lines near White House west of Horsxernisville destroyed 17 car loads of sugar in bond. Engineer Kurtz was seriously injured. In Martinsville John S. Newby, a prominent lawyer, died at his home after a career beginning at Mooresville and Indiana University. Edward Casper, 12, confessed placing railroad obstructions in New Jersey causing damage to passing trains.

Horsxernisville White House Erie Kurtz Martinsyille John Newby Mooresville Indiana University York New York Edward Casper Mount Holly Burlington N. J

Knights of Labor Broadcasts Rochester Clothing Boycott

The Journal of the Knights of Labor urges local committees to countermand orders from Rochester clothing dealers. Retailers are told to stop buying from Rochester manufacturers until the "tyrants" in the Rochester combine meet organized labor and grant justice. Reports are to be sent to Chicago.

Rochester Rochester Combine P. O. Box Chicago Til

Woman in Men's Clothes Captured for Horse Theft in Texas

In Cassan Texas on March 28 state rangers found two people in Peas river brakes. A search revealed a woman in men's attire, matching Montague county horse theft suspects. Owners later identified the stolen horses, and Pearl Starr, Belle Starr’s daughter, was named among the prisoners. The pair had no weapons, though Pearl is described as skilled with a Winchester and six shooter.

Caxan Texas Peas River Montague County Pearl Starr Belle Starr

Bowen Heirs Evade Tax, Flee With Millions

Abner H. Bowen heirs abandon his palatial Deurat residence and flee Wednesday night with notes bonds and mortgages valued in the millions. Bowen died a year ago leaving a 5 million estate to a widow and five children. County officials moved to collect taxes dating to 1881 but the heirs refused to surrender the personal property.

Deurat Ind Abner H. Bowen Willionaire

Swindler Bain Falls Into Uncle Sam's Clutches

In Zanesville Ohio Postmaster General Wannamaker ordered non delivery of money orders and registered letters to J M Bain & Co and related aliases. Bain sold forty pounds of powder as a product that would make 400 pounds of soap, taking 200 to 1000 dollars daily. He is bound over to the U S grand jury for fraudulent use of the mails.

Zanesville Ohio Wannamaker Richards J. M. Bain & Co Zanesville Chemical Company The Electric Soap Company J. M. Bain Bain United States Grand Jury

Eve of Wedding Ends In Tragic Self Destruction

In Lansine Michigan on March 27 Miss Myrtie Coates nearly eighteen, bound for marriage to Frank Conklin next Wednesday, died within hours after convulsions. A letter found on her, confessing suicide by poisoning and detailing her funeral wishes, was withheld from her lover and authorities by her parents except for a brief, explicit portion.

Lansine Mich Myrtie Coates Frank Conklin Miss Coates

Ownership Battle Over Mary Washington Burial Plot Ends

A Virginia case in Frepenicespurc ruled in favor of George W. Sheppard over the land where Mary Washington is buried. He held the ground but gave brokers Colbert and Keitley an option, who advertised the tombs for sale, prompting Sheppard to withdraw the option. The brokers then sued for 20000.

Frepenicespurc Mary Washington George Washington George W. Sheppard Sheppard Colbert and Keitley Washington

Wreck Victims Named in Local Accident Report

The article states man Fred Pierce died in the wreck while engineers Frank White and Wm Lagrange and fireman Fred Cooper were badly injured. All victims are residents of Binghampton. No passengers were injured.

Fred Pierce Frank White Wm, Lagrange Fred Cooper Binghampton

Prominent speakers named for Western States congress meeting

Kansas City March 28 summary lists executive committee decisions on speakers and topics including waterway improvement, reciprocity, coinage, agricultural depression remedies, manufacturing promotion, taxation, immigration and land settlement, union laws, railway transport, commerce legislation, irrigation, and arid lands. Notable attendees include Generals Weaver Henderson and Benton McMillan.

Kansas City Commercial Congress of Western States Gar T. J. Henderson Illinois Ilon Newton O. Blanchard Louisana Don M. Dickinson Michigan Ben Butterworth J. Burrows A. Weaver Ohio J. J. Ingalls Kansas William J. McKinley BR. Breckenridge Arkansas John H. Gear Iowa Charles Stewart Texas Gilbert A. Pierce North Dakota H. M. Thurston Union J. L. Torry St. Louis George R. Peck Topeka General Wheeler Alabama T. C. Henry Denver John Day Junction City David Henderson Benton McMillan Tennessee

Hearst Funeral Train Dispute Over Conduct Cleared

Washington committee members deny reports of disorder aboard Hearst’s funeral train to California. Valentine Faulkner and McComas affirm decorum, noting wine only among individuals and unopened. The group says they did not accept official invitations until after the funeral.

Washixeton Congressional Committee Hearst California Washington Valentine Senate Faulkner McComas Maryland San Francisco

Whites and Blacks Threaten Each Other in Oklahoma

In Kingfisher Oklahoma on March 30 local white men conducted a night patrol through negro farm areas and warned thefts would be punished. The mayor received a note from The Committee of Safety promising aid to any colored man attacked and threatening to burn the town if violence continued.

Eine Fisner Oklahoma Committee of Safety King Fisher

Tenement House Row Ends In Shootout Injures Woman

In a long standing dispute among Greeks Armenians and Italians at 126 Pacifico avenue a fresh clash broke out last night Tony Soota shot Mrs Margarina Police intervened firing clubs and revolvers arresting several men including a Scots suspect hiding under a bed near the top floor victim taken to the county hospital.

Caiiaco Arch 30 Pacifico Avenue Tony Soota Margarina

Rev T J Shelton Declares Messiah Role In Arkansas

Littre Rock Arkansas March 30 Rev T J Shelton editor of the Kansas Christian and noted southern clergyman proclaimed himself the Messiah and planned to travel with a prominent merchant’s wife to Kansas City. He was arrested in Oakland cemetery while attempting to resurrect a recently deceased young woman from his congregation.

Littre Rock Ark T. J. Shelton Kansas Christian The Christian Church South Kansas City Shelton Oakland

Free treatment dispensed by Dr Traster on select evenings

Dr Traster of the Lehnitz block announces a free dispensary attached to his office offering free treatment to those in need. He will see patients at the dispensary on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings.

Traster Lehnitz Block

Labor and Capital in Harmony in Chicago Building Season

The Carpenters' brotherhood ratified the agreement reached by the arbitration committee and the Carpenters' and Builders' association and the United Carpenters' council. The pact averts a typical strike and assures a busy Chicago building season as operations begin.

Crinaco Carpenters’ Brotherhood Arbitration Committee Carpenters’ and Builders’ Association United Carpenters’ Council inChicago

Striking Coke Workers Attack Morewood Yards

Two thousand coke workers armed with clubs iron bars and revolvers concentrated around the Morewood yard at 2 am and advanced toward the ovens setting fires tearing tracks and fences and injuring none yet deputies with Winchester rifles sheltered nearby. A large striker meeting is planned for 2 pm with fears of another outbreak tonight as work resumes at Morewood and smoke is expected from 300 ovens by tomorrow if calm holds.

Morehead Funn Morewood

A Novel Exhibition of Horse Will Power in Chicago

Dr. T W Mc Ginn proclaims a unique display to test his claimed world class horse training. Grand Ridge Illinois stallion once killed three men and crippled others, valued 1800 dollars, bought for 100 with plan to lift by balloon if unruly. Event set for April 13 with paddock lasso and aerial hoisting. It will travel to Chicago for exhibition.

Curiaco T. W. McGinn F.A. Poundson Grand Ridge Chicago

Steamer City of Detroit Sinks After Rock Hit

The City of Detroit of the Detroit and Cleveland line struck a rock at Lime Kiln's Crossing during a fierce storm in the Detroit River at 12:15 AM. The ship settled in twenty feet of water with 70 passengers and 125 tons of freight aboard, wreckers were sent to raise her, and the vessel valued at $375,000.

Detroit Mich City of Cleveland Detroit River Riverside

Sugar trust peace pact shifts markets across coasts

New York reports Havemyer and Spreckels agree to divide territories to end the sugar war. Spreckels retires from Philadelphia and confines refining to the coast while selling no sugar east of the Rocky Mountains. Havemyer pledges not to interfere west of the Rockies. The arrangement is expected to raise prices temporarily before big operators restore margins.

New York the Times San Francisco Havemyer Claus Spreckels Spreckel Philadelphia Rocky Mountains

Italians form Mafia in Pennsylvania to avenge unrest

In Harvestoy Pennsylvania Italian railroad laborers reportedly held a secret meeting and formed a Mafia society to protect their interests and avenge a recent New Orleans lynching and a fatal fight with an American worker. They pricked themselves with stiletto wounds and vowed to take American lives if necessary, sparking local fears of an outbreak.

Harvetoy New Orleans Paseo

Colored boy arrested after stealing $700 in Chicago case

Rutherford W Hicks, seventeen, colored, was arrested at Grand Central depot. He is wanted in Chicago for grand larceny after taking $700 from lawyer John W F Thomas whose office was at 444 Clark street. Hicks fled to New York and was arraigned and held for requisition.

New York Rutherford W. Hicks Grand Central Depot Young Hicks Chicago Hicks John W. F. Thomas Clark Street Thomas Howe and Hummell Hicka

Remarkable Revival in Warenville Ohio Sparks Colorful Conversion

Rev Newsome a young colored minister started protracted meetings at the little colored church in Warenville. His eloquence drew white visitors and many from both races professed conversion. The Evangelical church, the largest white church, now hosts crowded nightly meetings for a month.

Warenville Ohio Newsome Evangelical Church

Coke Ovens and Mines Active at Morewood

This morning coke is drawn from the ovens at Morewood and workers are at the mines. No demonstrations by the ashikera, but the company expects trouble. March 31. Pa. Mr. Prrasast reports normal operations amid anticipated disturbances.

Mr. Prrasast Morewood

Silk workers urge protection and unity in Allentown convention

Patterson N J March 31 The quarterly convention of the United Silk workers of America ended in Allentown Pa with District Master Workman Emil Kaminski presiding. Resolutions condemn low wages since 1889 a 68 percent cut for ribbon weavers and urge workers to unite in the national body. The boycott on Clark company thread of Kearney was endorsed.

United Silk Workers Friends of American Labor Clark Company Kearney

North Indiana M E Conference Opens At Huntington

The forty eighth annual North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference convened in Huntington with ministers including Reva Van Slyke Eldridge Driver Shackelford and Cooper present. Cooper and Shackelford retire from active duty. replacements named. Bishop Joyce to announce appointments Monday.

North Indiana M. E Huntington Reva G. N. Kldridge W. M. VanSiyke J. M. Drivar N. D. Shackelford M. ©. Cocper A. E. Mahin I. W. Joyce Rev. Eldridge W. D. Parr Eldridge Joyce Driver Simpson Church van Slyke Fort Wayne Shackelford Trinity Church Bloomingdale Cooper St. Pant Pharoh Teylor University God Speed

Clothing Cutters Repudiate Knights of Labor at Worh

The lockout clothing cutters met this morning and passed resolutions repudiating the Knights of Labor and its leaders and denouncing the boycott. Manufacturers will resume accepting applications for work, ending the lockout. James Hughes, indicted for conspiracy and extortion toward manufacturers, was brought from Philadelphia.

Rorrester Knights of Labor James Hughes Philadelphia

Rumor Names Nebecker for U S Treasurer Post

The March 31 rumor locates E H Nebecker of Fountain county Indiana as a possible United States treasurer nominee. Nebecker is noted as a local politician with solid backing and former member of the Republican state central committee. Frank Obalfant, Wells county court reporter, is in town today.

Wasmixotoy E. H. Nebecker Fountain County Ind Nebecker Republican State Central Committee Frank Obalfant Wells County Tosaday

Two Local Black Men In Shooting Cheating Scuffle

The incident centers on Bob Rhodes and R Harrison Young two well known colored men in the city. Rhodes fired at Young but missed. Young alerted officers and Rhodes was jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing. A separate burglary case led to the capture of a tramp in a Nebraska saloon and a court bound over for trial.

Bob Rhodes Revelver Robert Rhoes Bob Basa Pittburg Crestline R. Harrison Young Gemens Snother Fair Etx Benso Rhodes Young Miealone Nour Kundes Murray Street Rhodes McCrory Ryan Robinson Adolph Schilling Schilling Wilkinson Nebraska Mchilling Ghamies Fairfield

Edgerton Honored by Goshen News in Hicksville Tribute

Editor Tom Starr praises Hon. A P Edgerton in Goshen News letter from Hicksville Ohio. Edgerton, in his seventy ninth year, is lauded as a gentleman scholar with a youthful spirit and clear mind. The piece notes his fifty year anniversary with Mrs Edgerton, Bryan family ties, and his early political career including service in congress and a strong stand on principle.

Tom Starr Goshen Hicksville A. P. Edgerton Cleveland Civil Service Commission Edgerton Columbus Bryan Ohio Congress

Death of Hon. I. D. G. Nelson noted by Indianapolis paper

The Indianapolis News honors Hon. I. D. G. Nelson as a citizen of high service and active participation in public life. It recalls his long life as a principal in progress, his quick sympathies, and his recent column contributions to the Labor Signal, reflecting his ongoing concern for industrial issues.

Hon. I. D. G. Nelson Indianapolis News Hon. I. DL. G. Nelson Indiana Nelson Labor Signal Indianapolis State House

Longtime Fort Wayne resident Mrs Ankenbruck dies

Catherine Ankenbruck, aged 84, wife of the late Bernhard Ankenbruck, died at 3 30 am Tuesday at 172 East Washington after a brief illness heart disease. She lived here over fifty years, born November 4 1830 in Housevenkil Hanover Germany came to the U S at six, lived in Logansport and Fort Wayne. Eight children survive all at her bedside: Joseph Martin John Louis and three daughters Mrs William Patthoff Mrs George F Miller and Mrs Jacob Hartman. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church with details to be announced. Other notices: Nancy Scott died at 5 am Tuesday aged 83 born 1807 in Licking county Ohio moved to Allen county in 1839. Surviving children Amelia Barbara George Susanna Sarah William Nancy and Matilda Scott. Funeral Thursday 10 am from residence, interment Oak Grove cemetery Rev Sutton officiating. Charles G Becker formerly with Pittsburg company car shop for thirty years, wagon maker and blacksmith, survived by widow and three children H C Becker Pittsburg L Becker Escanaba Mich and daughter Mrs Schnabel. Funeral Wednesday 1 pm from 170 West Washington, 1 30 from Emanuel Lutheran church. Sophia Beckman of Washington township died yesterday, 86, mother of county treasurer elect Louis Beckmann Kendallville. Born December 15 1804. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Coldwater road schoolhouse. Rev Sauer officiating. Charles John funeral Friday 1 30 pm from Wayne Trace, service 2 30 at St Johns Church Rev Dannecker. Mrs Thomas Larimers of Lake township died Tuesday 9 4 am, funeral Thursday 10 am from residence.

Catherine Ankenbruck Bernhard Ankenbruck East Washington Street Ankenbrack Housevenkil Hanover Germany Logansport Ind Fort Wayne Joseph Ankenbruck Martin H. Ankenbruck John Ankenbruok Louis Ankenbruook William Patthoff George Allen County Amelia Scott Barbara Hamilton George A. Scott Susanna Graves Sarah Moffett William Nancy Matilda Scott Oak Grove Cemetery Sutton U. B. Church Charles G. Becker Pittsburg Company Calhoun and Washington Washington House H. C. Becker Pittsburg L. ©. Becker Escanaba Mich Schnabel West Washington Street Emanuel Louis Beckmann Kendallville Coldwater Road St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sauer Charles John Wayne Trace St. John’s Church Dannecker Thomas Larimers Lake Township

Street Corner Wenders and Peanut Stands License Reform

Street vendors in the city argue that peanut stands and fruit wagons pay little license or taxes compared with store dealers. A petition seeks city action to ban street stands or raise licenses proportionally, noting about twelve street stands and many peddlers already move goods from place to place. The debate mirrors broader efforts to limit curbside commerce and equalize taxation. A Paris report adds that an Englishwoman has allegedly enticed forty three men into marriage, presenting herself as wealthy and widowed.

Common Council F Calhoun Paris

Olds Wheel Company Branch to Close Indefinitely

Telegram from Chicago orders the Olds branch to shut down for an unknown period, risking about 300 jobs in this city. Rumors say the move signals a possible breakup of the American Wheel combine, with insiders predicting a 90 day suspension at best. Attempts to reach H G Olds failed, and widespread layoffs also hit the Pittsburg works, affecting workers early in spring.

Olds American Wheel Company Chicago Combine Sentixen H. G. Olds Pittsburg

Nelson's Renarkagle Remains a Racing Enigma

A historical note on the trotting stallion Nelson, expelled from the national association, with race history from 1889 through Kentucky. The piece questions possible fraud or neglect, citing times at Buffalo Hartford Beacon and Beal events, and blames mismanagement by O. H. Nelson of Waterville for the mare's downturn and $7,510 payoff to Frank Noble to beat Aloryon.

Boston Nelson National Association Hartford Buffalo Alryon Mr. Nelson Frank Noble Aloryon Beacon Maio Noble Fan Kentucky Jack O. H. Nelson Waterville Sesson

Knights of St. John Install Officers Thursday Night

Knights of St John hold installation and inspection of officers at Princess rink thur sday night with a full program. Col J H Rohan chairs the battalion formation and Col John Dunn of Cleveland inspects battalion officers while Gen J W Kreidler of Dayton oversees inspections. Fort Wayne City band Reineke’s orchestra provide music and Emmett quintet accompanies songs. Honors include flag presentation by H C Berghoff and remarks by P B O Rourke of Lancaster Ohio. The program features prayer, addresses, multiple musical interludes and a finale with Star Spangled Banner and America.

Knights of St. John Princess Rink Col J. H. Rohan Joseph H. Brammer John Dunn Cleveland Fort Wayne America Emmett

Edgerton Harrow Business Sold to Indiana Firm

J K Edgerton of Fargo disposes of his valuable harrow operation. Monitor Manufacturing Company of Auburn Junction, Indiana purchases the Fargo Harrow business with all patents and machinery to be moved immediately. Edgerton will maintain his Maiden Lane and Main Street office. the former shop site will be sold.

J. K. Edgerton Harrow Fargo Harrow Monitor Manufacturing Company Auburn Junction Ind Edgerton Maiden Lane Maiden Lans Main Street

Last Vestige of Oil Mill Leaves Fort Wayne

The Columbia Street oil mill, once part of the National Linseed Oil trust, ceased operations earlier. The building was transferred yesterday to Mayflower Flouring Mills, which will relocate the oil machinery for shipment to Buffalo and Minneapolis. The National trust withdraws from Fort Wayne, ending a once prosperous venture.

Somce Columbia Street National Linseed Oil Trust Mayflower Buffalo Minneapolis National Trust Fort Wayne

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