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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1894

Page

4

Caserio Found Guilty Of Assassinating The President

The court convicts Caserio Santo Geronimo of assassinating the president. The jury returns guilty without extenuating circumstances, and the judge condemns him to death with three days to appeal. Spectators erupt as verdict is announced and Caserio is removed.

Caserio Carar Uting M. Dabreusel Anar Icoase Dabreuil Dabreuil Breuilatone Caterio Santo Geronimo The Republic Sesamin Caserio Santo Gannime Meath Whiich Caserio M. Debruiel

Train Crash At Siderail Wreck Injures Engineer

Ia coast bound New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio passenger train struck a freight car from a tide rack at Usaawa. Engineer Joe Dando was severely injured and Fireman James Douglas slightly hurt. The engine wreckage and several freight cars were destroyed.

Usesawa Ohio New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Joe Dando James Douglas

Second Battle Report Near Yashan Shocks Neutral Powers

A dispatch from Suarcoat reports a second battle at Yashan where Chinese forces were defeated by Japan. British officers from the Kow Shing are held at Sesebo, with the Alacrity ordered to demand their release. Nations debate arms sales while the U.S. maintains benevolent neutrality in China and Japan.

George KE. Callaghan Susuima Sasebo Nanagaski Lowpoy E. R. Fremantle China Japan Armstrong England Krupp Germany Gale Wasuivaroy State Department United States Corea Vapan Bayard Great Britain Rio Asiatic Baltimore Behring Ses Concord Herbert Washington Alabama McAdoo

Battle report describes victory over enemy forces

Five officers and seventy soldiers engaged the enemy who fled toward Hong Chow. The corean boats near Gunean may have been the embarkation point. We captured many flags four cannon numerous rifles and substantial ammunition. We occupy the enemy headquarters.

Hong Chow Corean Boata Gunean

Slavs Tied To Stake Whipped In Connellsville Case

In Leith near Connellsville Pennsylvania on August 4 a mob of Slavs captured a young woman who violated local norms. They stripped her whipped her for over an hour and left her tied at a stake for six hours while taunts and abuse continued. County Detective Campbell is handling the case.

Columaus Ind Henryville Clark County Lewis H. Morgan Elizabeth Freeman Grandma Cross Wesley Samuel Williams Seymour Guernsey Patrick Plunket Taylor J. F. Willky Emily Biggs Abner Biggs Connellsville Leith Campbell

Fire Near Van Wert and Robberies Hit Area

Aug 4 Van Wert Ohio reports a blaze destroying a Venedocia home with losses over 2000 dollars and insured for 1000 while St Albrights mill in Ohio City burned. Five footpads held up John Sunderland north of town and escaped with his purse and a gold watch. J A Miller injured in a buggy runaway. J A Peron robbed of money notes and contracts totaling 445.

Beb Johan Sunderland Asa John Pissi van Weer Ohio Moeris Venedocia St. Albright Ohio City John Sunderland J. A. Miller Singer J. A. Peron Scott

Indiannapolis Mayors Revokes Liquor License Amid Proclamation

Indiannapolis Baloonkeeper Deprived of License to Apostal to the Courts, Tamanarolis, Ind., Aug 4 Mayor Denny revoked the liquor license of James Hignight after he and his bartender were cited for liquor law violations on July 4. The mayor noted the July 4 proclamation and strike chaos, ordered Hignight to show cause, and warned that defiance of the law makes him unfit to run a saloon.

Indiannapolis Tamanarolis Ind Denny James Hignight Hignight Powell Harper

Tariff talks see no progress as coal and ore disputes persist

Washington reports no perceptible progress in Democratic tariff conferences as coal and iron ore issues remain stubbornly disputed. Secretary McCulloch has been called in for consultations while Louisiana senators press for sugar bounty retention amid broader tax reform talks.

Washington Curlitts Senate Louisiana Zils Democrat Texas House

Prayer Rain Deluge Follows Lightning at Arkansas Camp Meeting

In Warner Rives Arkansas on Friday night Rev Robinson led a camp meeting under a clear sky when a lightning bolt shattered a tree and a coffin shaped cloud released a downpour. Fifteen inches of water fell in minutes, scattering worshippers and ending the revival in the grove.

Warner Rives Ark Mr. Robinson Som

Americans Offer Services Amid China Japan War

Letters from ex aides and citizens reveal offers to serve either side, with officials noting it is a penal offense to enlist in Chinese or Japanese service during the war. Reports describe mutinous Chinese troops aboard the Kow Shung, and a riot against the Japanese envoy at Tianjin, quickly quelled by Li Hung Chang.

Suaxoaia Con von Hannekin Sidde-Camp Li Hung Chang Galsworthy Offcer Tamplin Chemiplo Sasebo Quartermaster Evangelista Denmark Herr Muhlenstedt Tsao Kiang Japan Tien Tsin Loxnox China Wasuinatox United States Greenville Miss New Orleans Cleveland Ohio Legation

Sombretts Soubrette Patti Rosa Dies After Surgery

Patti Rosa wife of John W Dunne died after appendicitis surgery at St Francis hospital in New York Aug 6. She planned Newport trip before a major tour and funeral set in Chicago Thursday.

New Yors Pattirosa John W. Dunne Chicago Patti Rosa Newport St. Francis’s Hospital

Death of a Pioneer and a Special Policeman’s Death

Two fatalities are reported in a single article. David Andrews, aged 75, longtime Pittsburg boiler shop worker and beloved figure known as Uncle Davy, died after years of poor health. August Fuchshober, 24, a special policeman guarding Pittsburg trains, died from internal injuries after an apparent accident near Hanna street, with Coroner Harrod and Dr. Barnett conducting the post mortem.

Newton Mass Elbridge W. Walker Ocean Point Walker West Newton Oak Street Boston Dental College David Andrews James Andrews South Calhoun Street George B. Stemen West Main Street Alice Andrews Mr. Andrews Davy August Fuchshober Hanna Street Pittsburg Road Pittsburg C. W. Hall F. E. Fox Hall Fox Fuchshober Hope Hospital Fuchshaber Chicago Harrod Barnett Leonard Fuchshober Weat Williams Street

Eloped marriage in Indiana leads to warrants for perjury

Ollie Snawder and Lillie Childers, aged fifteen and fourteen, fled from Kentucky to Indiana for marriage. A license was issued in New Albany after a man falsely swore they were of legal age. Father A J Childers learned no license had been issued locally. Perjury charges loom for the alleged swearing party.

Jeffersonville Ind Ollie Snawder Lillie Childers Jefferson County New Albany Huckeby A. J. Childers Childers Snawder Snawders Edward Blese East Washington Street

County melon crop saved after thief spills secret

A thief discovered a melon theft method and warned others, but the county’s melon crop was spared from destruction as the spread of the method was halted or thwarted by timely communication among locals.

Bold Engineer Defeats Train Hold Up Near Kesler

Lake Shore express No. 12, from the west, faced a planned derailment at Kesler Indiana as masked bandits set a pile of ties on the siding. The engineer blasted through the obstruction and on to the main track, with shots fired but no injuries. A second incident near Diller Street Chicago involved a switch mischief that derailed baggage and express cars but left passengers unharmed.

Crevetano Ohio Lake Shore Union Station Plains of Indiana Kessler Ind Kesler United States Keasler Cleveland Catcaco Panhandle Diller Street Columbus Davis Chandler Miss Bird Davis

Alabama election yields Democratic gains across state

Reports from Moxtcowrey and Montcoubry indicate Democrats win majorities in both chambers with Oates leading the ticket. North Alabama gains, Jefferson County adds six legislature seats, and total Democratic majority projected near 20,000 to 35,000 depending on totals and final official results. Roads seek higher railroad rates after six years of experience under the current charges.

Moxtcowrey Ala Alabama South North Kolb Jefferson County Montcoubry Oates Senate House Railroad Commission

Died From Lockjaw After Fall at Boarding House

Emil Renaud a Frenchman died after a fall from a back stair at Fred Roaselot's boarding house. He suffered a compound fracture, was taken to St. Joe hospital, then developed lockjaw and died Sunday night after intense suffering.

Emile Renaud Fred Roaselot St. Joe Hospital Renaud France Centlivre Brewing Company

Americans Rail Union ends convention without action

The American Railway union closed its convention in Cusvetaso at 10 PM with delegates returning home. Details were mostly sealed but reported to be political and urging laborers to vote the populist ticket. No strike action was decided. disputes to be resolved by the groups involved.

Curiaco Americsa Railway Union

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