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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1890

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Sugar Bounty Sparks Tariff Schedule Shake Up

Sugar shall be admitted free with a two cent bounty per pound of domestic sugar, a change debated as the tariff bill advances. The House and Senate weigh shifts in hides duty, sugar, and other items, while nominations and public builds are noted amid tariff discussions and committee reports.

Washington Ways and Meansmittee Carlisle Senate House Alleghany Montana Gideon Power and Saunders Washrvetoy McKinley Ohio Committee On Ways and Means Eways and Means Internal Revenue Schedule Internal ‘Revenue Ingrain

Wabash Democrats Nominate Ticket At City Convention

The Wabash Democratic city convention nominated a full slate for April 22. Mayoral candidate W. R. Crabill leads the ticket joined by Charles Christman for treasurer Frank Lake for marshal Edward W. Miller as assessor and Christian Hipp Enos Thomas and John Grey as councilmen.

Wasasa W. R. Crabill Charles Christman Frank Lake Edward W. Miller Christian Hipp Enos Thomas John Grey

Railway Conductors Meet Over Discharges In Indiana

Ixpranarouis Indiana April 18 A special meeting of the Indiana division of the Order of Railway Conductors is called for next Sunday to discuss the latest wholesale discharges. Leaders say the aim is to desert the companies and federate with engineers firemen switchmen yardmen brakemen and inspectors. Detectives from Pennsylvania are touring divisions west of Pittsburgh while three visited Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis and the Chicago division last night. Some discharged conductors hailed from Fort Wayne.

Ixpranarouis Ind Indiana the Order of Railway Conductors Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis Chicago

Drunken man with butcher knife haunts Chicago streetcar

A drunken assailant named Billy Patterson boarded a northbound State Street car at Sixteenth Street and slashed passengers with a butcher knife. Archie Patnew was wounded in the neck, Henry Patnew was cut on the jaw, and Thomas Brennan suffered a head injury. Doctors fear Archie Patnew may die. Patterson was arrested at Harrison street station.

Cutcano Billy” Patterson Sixteenth Street Archie Patnew Blue Island Avenue Henry Patnew Thos. Brennan South Water Street Merrill Patterson Harrison Street

Winnie Davis Betrothed to Alfred Wilkinson in Syracuse

The engagement is announced between Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis and Alfred Wilkinson a Syracuse lawyer two grandson of abolitionist Rev Samuel J May. Wilkinson, twenty eight, met Miss Davis during her Syracuse visit four years ago and they grew close after he defended her against cold receptions. He recently spent weeks with her in Europe and the wedding date will be set soon.

Syracuse N. Y Winnie Davis Jefferson Davis Alfred Wilkinson Samuel J__May Wilkinson Miss Davis Mr. Wilkinson Europe

Unwilling Bride Forced to Marry Then Files for Divorce

Miss Burt of New Haven says Henry Foote a widower aged twenty eight forced her to marry him during a country ride after threatening to kill her She was taken to Reverend Nathan Hubbell's Hamden church where the ceremony occurred Foote returned to New Haven and left her at home Divorce proceedings were begun and she was sent to Brooklyn to escape him.

New Haven Conn Henry Foote Foote Brooklyn

Ex President Cleveland and Sullivan Seek Weight Loss

The Sun reports ex president Grover Cleveland under Dr Gibbs care in New York to reduce his flesh as a potential danger from excess weight. John L Sullivan is also being treated by Dr Gibbs for the same goal while remaining in overall good health.

New Yonk the Sun Cleveland Gibbs Sun John L. Sullivan

Judge Hilton threats headline spurs libel talk

The World's continuation portrays Mrs Stewart in tears after her husband’s death and cites a bold threat to blast her husband's reputation. The piece notes the threat was uttered by an ex judge, though the exact speaker is not named, reflecting libel law caution.

New York Hilton Stewart

Destructive Tornado Strikes Geneva County Alabama

A destructive tornado hit the sparsely populated upper Geneva County Alabama on Saturday afternoon. Houses barns and fences were torn. Reports vary on fatalities with figures of nine and fifteen. No towns were struck in the affected area. Birwinewam Alabama also reports a destructive cyclone passing over part of Geneva county.

Ozarr Ala Geneva County Birwinewam Alabama Batur

Destructive Tornado Destroys Rural Farm Houses

A daytime tornado struck a remote rural area damaging several farm houses and outbuildings. The cyclone carved a narrow seven mile path, destroying structures along its width. Telecommunication gaps hindered full casualty tallies. exact deaths and damages remain uncertain.

Two Claimants Fight Over Humboldt Park Pulpit

In Chicago on April 21 a church division sparked a clash at Humboldt Park church as Rev. Heilman from Siefield avenue and Rev. Vetter from Wisconsin street confronted each other to assume duties after the Illinois conference appointed successors to Rev. Morioch. Heilman attempted to dismiss the Sunday school, sparking a scuffle in which Vetter was dragged into the street. The incident likely will be taken to court.

Chicago Tlinois Evangelical Church Humboldt Park Morioch John Vetter Wisconsin Street Conference A. Heilman Siefield -Avonue Swere Heilman

Secretary Rusk Addresses Farmers on Prosperity

Washington April 21 Secretary Rusk announces an address to farmers explaining how the agriculture downturn can be remedied. He cites carelessness in cultivation and market study and urges use of government market data plus higher duties on farm products to curb imports totaling about 266 million dollars, with most potential to be produced domestically.

Washington Rusk Agricultural Department

Robbery Attempt Averted Near Pinos Altos

Three men implicated in a bold robbery near Pinos Altos New Mexico as Mountain Key mine superintendent carried a large sum. shots exchanged with masked robbers left no injuries. George Robbins Dick Huber and Albert Mayfield arrested with Robbins confessing to the plan.

Sinver City N. M Pinos Altos Mountain Key

I Am Going to Jesus Uttered by a Man Hung in Alabama

A condemned Black man Ben Elzy was hanged in the jail yard at 12 30 today for murder. He spoke his last words I am going to Jesus. He died quickly with neck broken in eight minutes. In New York reporter Joseph A Allen of the Evening Telegram killed himself at home No 61 Hicks street Brooklyn by inhaling chloroform. He had suffered rheumatism and despondency.

Binsanenam Ala Ben Elzy Jesus New York Joseph A. Allen Evening Telegram Hicks Street Brooklyn

Frightful quarry blast kills foreman near Cementville

New Albany Ind April 18 A dynamite blast at a limestone quarry near Cementville eight miles from New Albany killed Thomas James foreman of the gang and severely injured Robert Livingston and Sam Clark. James came from Milwaukee and was killed outright. Livingston was reported dying last evening. Clark was seriously hurt but not fatally.

New Albany Indiana Cementville Thomas James Robert Livingston Sam Clark James Livingston Clark Milwaukee

Ohio House Adopts Australian Ballot System

Columbus April 18 The Ohio House passed the Mallon Australian ballot system bill by 68 to 21, with expectations the Senate will concur. The measure creates a nonpartisan state election board with county board supervision and requires ballots listing all candidates to be counted by canvassers. Voters will receive prepared tickets at booths for private marking.

Columunus Ohio House Senate

Congress settles world fair bill and sums for post roads

The House concurred in Senate amendments to the World's Fair bill and sent it to the President. Other items include nominations for major general John C. Fremont, anti trust measures via Culberson, and large post offices and roads appropriations totaling about 72.45 million dollars. Senate debates covered election of senators, free coinage, and treasury bullion purchases.

Wasamcroy Bingham Supreme Court of the District of Columbia DC. E. Kincaid Kincaid Taulbee Dorsey Nebraska House Secretary of the Treasury Plumb Senate New York Harbor Christopher Columbus Delman R. Lowell Vermont John Lt. Galvin Ohio John W. Oast Virginia Norfolk Ticknor Heyburn New York Oklahoma Cherokee Outlet Wasminday Judiciary Committee of Culberson Texas Sherman Columbus Gibson House Committee On Naval Affairs Today Columbia Iron Works Baltimore Petrel Union Iron Works San Francisco Charleston John C. Fremont Plumbs Treasury Eustis Mitchell Butterworth Dockery House Committee On

Secret Lodges National Convention Opens in Chicago

A national convention to study the secret lodge system opened in West Meisyn Tall with Professor Henry O King of Oberlin College presiding. Delegates attended as devotional exercises marked the start while promoters cited Cronin murder, Mormon oaths probes, and Boston Jesuit intrigue as cited dangers of the lodge network.

Cuxicago West Meisyn Henry O. King Oberlin College Cronin Chicago Salt Lake City Boston British Provinces

Amphitheatre Collapse at Guadalajara Bull Fight

At a Guadalajara bull fight on Sunday a section of the amphitheatre collapsed sending thousands of spectators to the ground. Rescue efforts by police and uninjured spectators saved the wounded from debris. No deaths reported though many injuries may prove fatal.

City of Mexico Guadalajara

Union Stock Yards Incorporation in San Francisco

Incorporated at San Francisco with a capital of 2 500 000 dollars to establish stock yards for collecting stock to be sent to packing houses in coast cities. Two yards costing 400 000 dollars each to be built at Point Pinole. D J Hedges, president of the Sioux City stock yards, heads the company.

San Francisco Union Stock Yards Company Point Pinole D. J. Hedges Sioux City Iowa

Sullivan and Jackson to Fight for 20000 Purse

In San Francisco on April 22 the California Athletic club discussed a Sullivan against Jackson match for a $20,000 purse with no date set yet five to six months off the prevailing view. The proposal will be formally presented at the club tonight. Jule Sarasinzin, four, son of August Sarasinzin, burned to death in Washington Indiana after his clothes caught fire from matches. In Silver Lake Indiana burglars stole goods worth $500 from Henry Paulus store. two locals E Leiter and J Vandermark arrested. Paleman Beck's barn near Leramon Indiana burned, destroying four horses two mules farm machinery hay and grain, $4000 loss with no insurance. Mrs George LaComty of Warsaw Indiana fatally burned while using pomes alcohol near a lamp.

San Francisco California Athletic Club Sullivan Jackson Washington Ind Jule Sarasinzin August Sarasinzin South Washington Wansaw Henry Paulus Silver Lake E. Leiter J. Vandermark Leranon Paleman Beck

Woman severely burned by flammable liquid near Syracuse

Near Syracuse a woman in this county suffered serious burns when a fluid ignited and set fire to her clothing. Doctors fear she cannot recover from the injuries.

Syracuse

Wagon Explodes. Two Men Killed in Ohio Nitro Incident

In Cycner Ohio on April 18 a wagon loaded with nitro glycerine shells used for oil and gas wells exploded with immense force. Two men aboard were blown hundreds of yards away and left only clothing fragments. Horses perished and wagon became kindling. The blast rattled distant windows and leveled nearby chimneys.

Cycner Ohio

Fort Wayne Presbytery votes on Revision of Confession

The Fort Wayne Presbytery met at Second Presbyterian Church led by Rev H B Townsend to discuss ministerial relief. Delegates from multiple churches attended and the vote on revision yielded thirty in favor and five against, with sessions open to the public.

Presbytery Fort Wayne Second Presbyterian Church H. B. Townsend W. D. Page Third Presbyterian Church Saylor Huntington Ferguson Moffat Lloyd M. Lawson Ossian Wm. Bower John P. Lloyd Henry L. Vannuys D. D Reuben 8 Edward A. Allen Thomas J. Giboney C. W. Kerstitter Goshen James R. Corey Lima A. W. Lyon Legioneer A. A. Chapin Aaron Wood Elkhart George Harter D. T. Wasson Kingsland I. Clark Bluffton F. W Decatur

Jealousy fires shot in lovers quarrel in Synacust

Lizzie Dear, twenty three, shot Joseph Kearney twice in the head early this morning at Synacust. Kearney says she did it. she denies it. The incident follows alleged jealousy over another woman and a brewing family history.

Brice to Buy Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville Line

Senator Calvin S Brice has completed the purchase of the Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville railroad from Elijah Smith. The deal adds 133 miles to the Lake Erie and Western system linking to the Big Four route and Cincinnati with Louisville access. Price near 2 million dollars with bonds at 10 000 per mile and remaining from earnings. The Fort Wayne line earned 100 000 net in 1889 and Brice claims union will boost profits. stockholder consent is pending. Read obituary notes Councilman H A Read and details on his 75 years of life and retirement plans.

Muncie Fort Wayne, Cincinnati and Louisville Road Calvin S. Brice Ohio Lake Erie and Western New York Herald Calvin 9. Brice Lake Erie and Western Railroad Fort Wayne Cincinnati Lake Erie & Western Brice Union of Interests

Conductor A W Adkins Stricken By Paralysis

Veteran Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago conductor A W Adkins was stricken with paralysis early this morning at his home 353 Lafayette Street. The fifty five year old longtime railway man is under medical care as family attend him and friends hope for his recovery.

Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago A. W. Adkins Adkins Lafayette Street

Death of A W Adkins Prominent Pittsburg Road Conductor

Last Thursday at 353 Lafayette street died A W Adkins from paralysis. He was a longtime conductor on the Pittsburg road with a wide circle of friends. Survived by wife and four children, he owned farm and city property. He had long feared paralysis and had served as canal boat captain, brakeman, freight conductor and passenger conductor for twenty years. Local insured with Pennsylvania Relief Association. Age fifty five.

Lafayette Street A. W. Adkins Pittsburg Pennsylvania Relief Association Washington Township Adkins

Veterans Appeal for Funds to Decorate National Cemeteries

Virginia and Georgia posts of the G A R appeal for donations to support grave decoration plans in national cemeteries and battlefields. Georgia sites Mari etta Andersonville Beaufort Florence total over 40 000 graves. Virginia sites Lion Bass Anthony Wayne contribute. Supt Methes announces Hughart to name New railroad director. speculation centers on P S O Rourke.

George Humphrey Post G. A. RB Georgia Virginia Marietta National Andersonville Beaufort Florence Department of Virginia Lion Bass Anthony Wayne

Clayton Purcell Firm Reorganized To Clutter Purcell Co

The firm of Clayton Purcell and Co commission merchants at 37 East Main Street is dissolved. Mr Clayton retires to other business. A F Clutter buys his interests and forms Clutter Purcell Co with Frank Purcell as partner. The new firm retains the old prestige and broad support in trade circles.

Clayton, Purcell & Co Commission Merchants East Main Street Clayton A. F. Clutter Clutter, Purcell & Co Frank Purcell

Colonel Jack Read to Retire From Livery Business

Col Jack Read is retiring from the livery business. Mr AJ Read has leased his West Wayne street livery to Chas W Fulton who operates a livery on Pear street. Possession to Fulton May 3, with his brother-in-law assisting in transition.

A. J. Read West Wayne Street Chas. W. Fulton Pear Street Mr. Fulton

Fort Wayne College faces doubtful maintenance in city

Fort Wayne M. E. College weighs survival as debt nears $20 000 and schemes to merge with Depauw or consolidate with Fort Wayne medical college fail. The M. E. conference seeks location with $50 000 and 25 acres. next June ends Herrick's term as president while Stemen assumes active duties as vice-president.

Fort Wayne M. E. College Depauw Fort Wayne Medical College M. E. Conference H. N. Herrick Anderson Ind OC. B. Stemen

Communion and Confirmation at St Marys Church

The Scene at St. Marys Church last Sunday describes first holy communion and confirmation. Bishop Dwenger presided with Fathers Oechtering Romer Brammer and Chancellor Lang as the choir led by W J Moater and John Mohr organist filled the newly decorated church.

Indianapolis St. Mary’s Church Dwenger Brammer Lang Oechtering Romer Goode Blatchford Kavanaugh Chicago Mary Hirshfelder Anna Nehr Clara Rissing Mary Manning Anna Gerler Elizabeth Rieman Helena Burlager Matilda Horshfeld Emma Diebold Waburga Connors Helen Kessens Clara Dewald Christena Hauser Laura Schele Anna Niemen E. Offenbach J. Gerareda J. Greve J. Hageman J. Ebner J. Autry E. Schafer F. Stier Wm. John V. Kientz A. Deucel J. Zimmerman G. Klein E. E. Tenmore E. Bebra F. Schirmer John Mohr

Popular County Clerk Critically Ill After Accident

Dr G W Long Allen county clerk was thrown from a carriage when a livery barn wagon overturned. He was bedridden then engaged in light exercise, grew worse with fainting spells, but doctors stabilized him. Greenawalt attended him through the night and he showed signs of recovery by afternoon, with internal injuries not considered fatal.

G. W. Long Allen County Pearse & Long Greenawalt Sentinel Long

Dress Fire Leaves Woman Badly Burned in Erie Street Bonfire

Mrs. John Cupplinger of Erie street was burning debris in her yard when a bonfire flare set her dress ablaze. A neighbor quickly doused the flames, and she is now bedridden under a physician care. An Ohio bank cashier praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with 50 cent bottles sold by George H. Loesch. The Kentucky tornado reportedly destroyed a flock of sheep. An advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment for skin diseases claiming strong healing powers, urging readers to ask their druggist.

John Cupplinger Erie Street J. F. Masters Emmitt & Co's Waverly Ohio Chamberlain George H. Loesch Swayne Swarnz Orrtmant

Salimonie Natural Gas and Mining Company Increases Stock

The Salimonie Natural Gas and Mining Co held its annual meeting in Montepelier. Officers elected include H C Paul as president and O E Bash as vice president. Directors named include Chas McCulloch and John Ferguson. The stock was increased by 150000 to reach 750000. Superintendent Hoffman reported costs for a Bloomingdale and Spy Run avenue extension, with work already begun.

Salimonie Natural Gas and Mining Company Montepelier H.C. Paul E. Bush Chas McCulloch John Ferguson O’connor W. L. Carnahan W. C. Lemert B. Bond Max Hoffman Will Paul H. C. Paul O. E. Bash Frederick Scheimann John H. Bass C. E. Bush Hoffman Bloomingdale Spy Run Avenue

Marriage of Crall and Keegan at West Washington residence

The ceremony united Miss Mollie Keegan and Mr Charles E Crall on Thursday at 147 West Washington street with Rev. R M Barns officiating. The couple left for New York and eastern cities on an alley wedding journey. Both are well known. Mollie admired for accomplishments and charm, Charles a longtime reporter for Tue Sentinel United Press. Warm congratulations and many gifts followed.

P. H. Keegan West Washington Street Miss Mollie Charles E. Crall R. M. Barns Wayne Street M. E. Church New York City Tue Sentivaz United Press Telegraph Service Legion Crall

Ice Supply Expected To Be Scarce And Expensive In Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne residents should expect higher ice prices this season with no local harvest. One dealer may retire due to supply issues while others stockpiled hundreds of tons up north. Prices could rise from twenty to thirty five cents last year to forty to fifty cents or more this year. An artificial ice firm led by H O Berghoff and Rothchild plans to supply ice in a few weeks but will not cut prices. The plant is being installed between Wells and Cass streets near the Lake Shore tracks in Bloomingdale.

Washixcton Senate Hawley Dalzel Artificial H. O. Berghoff Rothchild

Dissolution of Smith & Gotsch Hardware Firm

The firm of Smith & Gotsch is dissolving as Mr Theodore Gotsch retires to pursue ventures in Port Townsend Washington. The business will be continued by senior partner Fred M Smith with Mr Gotschs friends offering best wishes for his future.

Smith & Gotsch Theodore Gotsch Gotch Port Townsend Washington T. J. Norton Fred M. Smith

Marriage of William J Mommeer and Susie Backes in Indianapolis

The Kerr Murray foundry foreman William J Mommer and Susie Backes from Wilt street wed quietly in Indianapolis last December. The couple, now living on Hamilton street, celebrate three months as husband and wife with congratulations from Tae SextTiner.

William J. Mommeer Susie Backes Indianapolis Wm. J. Mommer Kerr Murray Foundry Wilt Street Hamilton Street Mr. Mommer Tae SextTiner

Death of Rev. Joseph S Large in Galveston Texas

The Rev. Joseph S. Large former rector of Trinity church Galveston died Friday morning in Galveston after paralysis illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity with Rev. A W Lesbrease officiating. He was father to Miss Josie Large who runs a School of Music with Miss Anderson.

Galveston Texas Josephs. Large Trinity Church A. W. Lesbrease Large Josie Large Anderson School of Music

Muskegon and Fort Wayne Battle In High Scoring Duel

A Monday game at League Ball Park saw Muskegon edge Fort Wayne 15 to 14. Both teams committed errors but the close, lively contest drew about 250 spectators and was noted for its spirited, not highly scientific play.

Ball Park Muskegon Fort Wayne

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