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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1892
Page
2
Obituary notes Huntington business prominent man David B. Hoover dies aging local Knight of Pythias after twenty seven years in the city. Also reports on pension bureau payments and other Indiana political developments including nominations and conventions.
Crevenayxn and Harrison capture delegates to national conventions. At Geo W Treece home in Cedar Creek township last week a vote for president showed Cleveland 48, Harrison 4, Gresham 3, Palmer 1. C Corriax, C Marsos denies pursuing office this year. Three candidates remain: J G Shanklin of Evansville, Mason J Niblack of Vincennes, Mortimer Nye of Laporte. The democracy of the county will follow.
At an Indianapolis caucus supporters of ex Governor Gray urge Secretary of State Claude Matthews as a gubernatorial candidate to lead the Gray wing against John G Shanklin. They contend Matthews could defeat Shanklin and push him to announce his run.
Typranaroanes March 31. State Secretary Matthews returned to his office and declined to name a governor candidate. He said if he runs it will be as a Democrat and he will not head any factional ticket. He plans to seek renomination as secretary of state for several days.
The piece covers delegate conventions to nominate for November elections, primaries urging voter participation, and a Methodist conference where Rev. A. E. Mahin was named delegate. It notes World’s Fair Sunday closure resolutions, origins of All Fools Day, and previews Indiana Democratic events including the state convention in Indianapolis with 1303 delegates, plus commentary on Harrison’s candidacy and regional political maneuvering.
Judge Geo Burson of Winnamac and Judge John D. McLaren of Plymouth met Democratic citizens in the city. Burson aims for Supreme Court seat while McLaren seeks the Fifth District appellate judgeship. They predicted a Democratic win in Indiana and Cleveland's nomination, with Nye favored for governor by McLaren's county. They planned to attend Warsaw and return during the I A R encampment.
Ada E Turd of Groton writes of a near fatal lung illness cured by Dr Kings New Discovery. She describes doctors giving up, her conversion, and recovery after eight bottles. Dreier Bros Drug Store offers trial bottles free and sells regular sizes. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve and a note that Hartsville college's spring term has begun.
A sensational ad promises cures for tetter eczema itch and facial eruptions using Swayne's Ointment with no internal medicine. It claims the remedy leaves skin clear and healthy and urges readers to ask their druggist. Montgomery county reports a boom in Inarriages.
Payama reports say the revolutionary movement remains active with volunteers flocking to aid the insurgents. Palacio's unpopularity grows after imprisoning supreme court judges, sparking national and Colombian outrage. Insurgents are led by the intelligent class while government levies lack experience and supplies. General Crespo is praised as a top strategist and Palacio is said to aim for life presidency.
A physician views Warner's Safe Cure as a premier modern remedy after ten years of use. He recounts cases of Bright's disease bladder inflammation and renal gravel improvement, including a recovered Bright's disease patient who bore a healthy child. The interview stresses patient records and public health benefit.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is recommended while Liebig warns alumin bread is harmful causing stomach upset and acidity. The noted powders containing either ammonia or alum or both include Opel Chicago Yeast and Calumet.
In Washington April 4 Senator Voorhees criticizes Indiana factionalism over ex Governor Gray. He urges harmony to back Isaac P. Gray for Chicago and warns of money power against tariff reform. He credits Gray’s record and calls for fair play within the Indiana Democratic Party. He also touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Alacock’s Porots Plasters with testimonials.
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