22 Apr 1874
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1874
Page
1
In a lyrical meditation from Washington DC, the piece depicts Life and Death watching over a departing soul. The angels reflect on toil, rest, and ultimate judgment as a heavenly chorus opens with a psalm about a noble end.
The dead explorer Livingstone is identified in London on arrival of his remains and will be a pallbearer at his funeral. A condensed narrative covers his 1872 to 1873 last journey from Unyanyembe toward Lake Tanganyika, his illness, and the discovery of his papers reaching Zanzibar via expeditions led by Cameron and Murphy.
The South Bend Union details a remarkable carving by an unknown local sculptor. A three foot square black walnut block forms a Swiss mountain scene with a shepherd hut, grazing sheep, two bears, a kite-like sunning bear, and an eagle attacking a gemmock. Two deer and a gemmock stand on rocks. a dial and glass vane will finish the piece as an ornament for a palace.
The piece reports Mexico's alleged 20000 year old idol described as a feathered serpent with a woman's head, a New York Times note says representing origins of woman. It lists other artifacts including nephrite pigment masks, gold crowns, numerous crosses, mirrors, a sceptre, pottery and a mummified warrior head with gray hairs, suggesting ancient, global trade questions and questionable dates.
A Spanish antiquary, Mr. Jose Ortiz de Topia, owns a curious collection gathered through expeditions in Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Central America and other Spanish-American regions. The set is described as the most perfect of its kind in existence.
Washington report notes Fort Wayne hopes tied to a continental trunk line project. A company seeks to build a Chicago St Louis to New York freight railway 128 miles shorter than rivals. They promise 80 trains daily, grain rates set, and government bonds backing. The plan bids to cut costs but faces a sub committee outlook and potential adverse report.
A Chicago Inter Ocean report recounts an actual balloon voyage near Natal, South Africa, tied to the 1871 Paris siege. Letters from the wreck identify it as the Richard Wallace, captained by M. Lacazo, who drifted from Paris toward the north over the Mediterranean and Sahara, possibly aiming for a European coast.
A commotion stirred the quiet town of Frankfort Clinton County when a small cargo of liquor shipped to be sold under Government license arrived. A large crowd confronted the depot drayman who halted the sale and returned the goods to the depot. Influential townsfolk opposed the shipment and the shipper threatened to sue for the purchase price.
A Menasha farmer, forgetful of his wife, returns home to find her driving a livery team. In the yard the wife uses a press board to surprise him as he milks. The cow kicks him in the body while a goat butts him, leaving him doubled and vowing not to forget her again.
A baby left wrapped in a shawl on a doorstep near the P. F. W. & C. Railroad depot died after being found by Mr. D. Jobus and Mr. Seymour Cole. A note states the child was born March 13, 1874, mother Sarah Dunlap, not married. Peter Wildhahar of Evanaville is declared insane after years at St. Meinrad. Alexandra boasts of Europe’s best husband as she claims the Prince of Wales as her match.
Agricultural notes and queries discuss best poultry breeds for cold climates, making soft soap from ashes, seed corn selection methods by Henry Kiperd and L. E. W., pig-pen cleanliness, scion cutting times, dairy churning tips, fodder for cattle and sheep, and a closing remark on ambition versus a newspaper role.
A Washington correspondent endures the journalist life with persistence amid clashes with Washington papers. Chandler shifts from expelling to arresting Buell for criminal libel as reporters lose access, and the young writer faces jail while remaining resilient against public and political pressure.
A curious collection of duels among high society women is recounted. The Duke of Richelieu, a known libertine, arranged meetings with two aristocratic lovers at his villa after receiving their billets doux. The women, Mme de Polignac and the Marquise de Nesle, fought with pistols and swords in Bois de Boulogne but only caused minor damage. A later scene involves Mme Chateau-Murat and lover M. de Codheres, where a mock duel nearly turns real before affection prevails. The piece closes with a political note on U S currency inflation debates and bill provisions for bank note circulation and reserves.
In Salinas City California on April fool's day Mrs Dennison clashed with her husband Dennison after a letter to Downey. Dennison fired wounding Downey. Downey pursued and fatally shot Dennison. Downey arrested as examination is scheduled if he recovers.
Washington correspondence recalls a thriving fishing heritage along the Potomac and nearby streams with shad and herring in nets, bass and salmon near Little Falls, and trout toward Harper's Ferry. Historical trips by Congressmen featured steamboats, caterers, poker, juleps, and roasted planked shad, with costs settled pro rata on the return voyage.
Panama reports the Tacino sank off the Chilean coast on April 14 after departing Valparaiso on the 13th. The vessel capsized in heavy seas as the crew panicked, two sailors abandoning the only lifeboat.
At seven last evening Mrs. L N Rope on South F street sat with her children when a six foot intruder entered, sat beside her, drawing a razor from his coat. He told her supper was in hand, then seized the youngest child as Mrs Rope sprinted for the door, prompting a tense domestic alert in Washoe Valley.
A six foot villain menaces Mrs Bope while a razor is flourished and a terrified scream echoes through the neighborhood. On April 1 residents with interest in her fate are urged to act to rescue her from danger in their own way.
Chicago Tribune Scranton reports a feared Mollie Maguires group in the Wyoming coal region led by Tim O Donelly. Districts like Hyde Park face disappearances and intimidation as residents are warned to flee within 24 hours or be killed.
A Brooklyn Union correspondent recounts a Cincinnati to Indianapolis trip where a real estate agent relentlessly extolled Indianapolis. The agent hounded the traveler with sales talk about rail centers, growth, and beauty until the departure at the depot, joking about hog slaughter rates beyond Chicago.
A mosaic of 19th century clippings hints at inflation debates, women in posts, and oddities. Mentions Gail Hamilton, Whittier, Senatorial campaigns, poetry set to music, and an anecdote about a bronze shield found during lime blasting at Coralville.
A misprinted notice about teachers in St Paul sparked headlines over slander. The Union City Times reports a fire at Charles Negley's building sparked by a burning flue, with the Branham House hose team racing to spray water. Superintendent Knapp notes 120 psi in thirty seconds after the alarm.
A chilling account recounts the killing of royalist Thomas Scott by Louis Riel's troops in 1870. Six soldiers fired on him in a coffin like trap, a later pistol shot fatally finishing him, and his body cast into the Red River as witnesses recall his anguished cries and final strike. The relics of the crime, witnesses, and surrounding details are described alongside unrelated political notes.
Seymour population 3363. Petersburg leads with two baseball clubs. over twenty houses rise at Rockport. Warrick County Democratic Convention set for August 8. North Vernon city incorporation defeated. Terre Haute meeting of Grand Lodge of colored Masons on June 18. Petersburg election May 4 to focus on temperance. Scotsburg to see about 100 new buildings this summer per Scott County Democrat. Vernon marriage notes minister paid in beans. Jackson County boy murder identity not proven. Wayne County petitions seek moving court house back to Cemreville. Knox County fruit prospects very good. apples peaches grapes promising. Terre Haute nail works boiler rumor debunked. old brass cannon caused by boys. Lafayette to publish new agricultural temperance paper for Grange interests. Warrick County has 18 Granges with ~900 members. no county council yet. Jennings County Republicans meet June 6 in Vernon to appoint delegates. Terre Haute Express: nail works to start by May. machinery tests midweek. Temperance Alliance Stock Company of Greenburg raised $33,000 and will organize next term. Seymour area peach trees damaged by cold but crop hoped large. apples cherries grapes safe. Dr. Andrews of Ashbury University warns students against inter course with others and attendance on campus. Trades Assembly in Terre Haute brings together cooper, carpenter, cigar maker, printer, iron moulder and bricklayer unions. Noyes White elected President, J S Miller Secretary. Petersburg Press notes a child’s arm broken at Bowmen Schoolhouse by a tripping classmate. Rockport Evansville Courier crops report fears freeze killed peaches. apples [truncated].
At the Indiana House on Market Street between Illinois and Tennessee, room 15 occupied by George Carroll and George Charston was entered by a burglar with a revolver, who fired at Carroll as he escaped. Room 14 hosted Mrs Hosea, who was chloroformed. pockets emptied of $5. Rooms 5 and 6 also robbed with more chloroform used. A separate late night theft at the Sentinel job office left $150 missing from Charles’s room. a note and $12 remained. The culprit used door devices called nippers and is described as a professional crackman. A separate skeleton unearthed in Whitchurch England is identified as the first Earl of Shrewsbury. A London letter notes a farmer laborer dispute in the Eastern counties. The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports on U.S. Marshal Spooner’s high legal fees. An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for persistent coughs and lung-related ailments with a testimonial from H. L. Haul, M. D.
In a Dawes meeting before the session began at 2:30, a ballot for non Dawes candidates produced 36 votes for Dr Loring and 14 for Washburn with some for Emory Washburn and Governor Washburn, others scattering. Hoar supporters rejected a Dawes union on Loring and votes shifted toward Washburn in a near half hour of ballots. The roll count ended with William B Washburn declared chosen senator as the convention adjourned.
The Arkansas uprising reports state that three hundred to a thousand reinforcements flood Pine Bluff and Batesville toward the Capitol. General Ira Barton leads federal troops in securing the State House while Governor Brooks declares martial law and braces for a bloodless or bloody suppression.
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