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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1894
Page
5
A garbled recap shows election noise with a Fourth Indiana candidate James E. Water Roadville, then notes concerns over public works and fire hazards in the city. It mentions warship funding, patent office trends, gas and coal debates, and a stark view of French political crime and revolutionary violence.
The column discusses Fort Wayne centennial plans and subscriptions, mentions Baltimore’s centennial exposition, and notes local praise for saloon enforcement. It covers national politics about the tax bill, anti lottery sentiment, and tariff debates plus commentary on capital punishment and evolving execution devices.
Reports from Nebraska and Kansas describe severe crop losses after three weeks of drought and hot winds. The parched ground spans western Nebraska with no green patches visible, threatening millions in distress and potential nationwide impact beyond the forest fires in Wisconsin.
An editor calls for immediate overhaul of immigration and naturalization laws to prevent entry and deportation of anarchists like Mowbray. The piece argues current rules fail to deport lunatics or paupers and urges Congress to authorise and require expulsion of all anarchists and those arriving to promote anarchy.
The piece surveys historic labor battles from coal miners to railroads, noting the 1886 Gould system strike and earlier actions across multiple states. It compares strike scales, durations, and economic losses, and touches on British neutrality amid rising tensions with Japan and China.
The text argues that Britain aids Japan or China while posing as neutral, a stance likened to the Alabama claims era. It notes U.S. distance from such neutrality and suggests foreign powers should avoid service aiding either side while public hostility rises.
Local committee planning Fort Wayne’s 100th anniversary struggles to raise needed money amid a slow business climate. Editorials urge citizens to back a commemorative event, praising the city’s century of growth and urging action to ensure a lasting celebration.
The week’s bulletin notes three straight weeks of abnormal heat and drought in the northern district east of the Rockies with below normal rainfall and serious corn damage in central valleys. Li Hung Chang emerges as a central figure in China, described as liberal, progressive, and pivotal in military, political, and technological reforms.
Cunevee Aug 7 reports the Savnlis strike widened as biotech workers arrive from New York to support the works at Krik. Pickets circle packing houses threatening walkouts while authorities guard depots and the town lacks military protection amid unrest and assaults on arriving laborers.
The report details a fatal shooting of Nebode near his door with a bullet through the chest and a likely murder. Henry Whitmann lies dying at a county hospital after a knife attack by his sons Walter and Harry following a dispute over curfew. The father identified one son as the attacker before losing consciousness.
George Gould's Vigilant won the Queen's course race against the Britannia by six minutes and five seconds in time, finishing 2 37 40 to 2 30. The race covered about fifty miles, with Vigilant averaging roughly twelve miles per hour from Cowes to East Lepe and around the Warrer Lightship.
John H. Oman returns home to Engle Township and finds his wife dead with a gash to the throat. A bloody razor lies nearby and authorities suspect revenge for her testimony at a prior gang robbery trial. Robbers tied and tortured the family and stole a large sum. several convicts have returned to the area.
The Lutheran session discussed returning to Luther’s simple doctrine as a general synod debate. Delegates named to attend Milwaukee’s General Synod include Professor J Biechott from Fort Wayne and Rev C A Frank from Evanaville among clerical delegates, with lay delegates Fethh Walker of Cleveland and Lafayette’s rep. Joliet stores closed on Sunday amid protests against a new Sabbath ordinance impacting clothing and shoe shops. Farmers, upset by the Sunday closing, previously traded in Joliet during harvest season.
During a Peru visit Fort Wayne Diocese Bishop Rademacher said no decision on saloonkeeper issues affecting church societies had been made. He asserted he has not been asked to rule and would act if the matter comes before him. Also notices advertise a large sale of farming equipment next Saturday at 10 o'clock from 57 West Main Street and a McKinzie farm combination sale. public appeals and contract warnings accompany the notices.
Pittsburg officials mobilize 114 citizens on the executive board to host the twenty eighth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic from September 100 next. Anticipated turnout of veterans exceeds 50 000 with free quarters for over 25 000 and paid accommodations for 5 000 to 10 000 plus 500 resident G A R members.
Jackson Michigan reported the death of former Governor Blair after a several day illness. He had been unconscious since Friday and his family was at his bedside when he passed away at dawn.
Advertises a rail travel opportunity along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and West Florida with tickets to all southern points for trains on August 1. Encourages readers to ask ticket agents and to contact C. P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Kentucky, for excursion tickets if not available.
Unidentified assailant killed John Schode, a forty year old unmarried German and longtime blacksmith helper at the steel works, as he lived alone near a secluded part of Bessemser. A neighbor reported hearing a pistol shot around 3 pm and saw a Black, hooded figure fleeing toward Schade's house, prompting an ongoing investigation into the case.
The state board of tax commissioners reports a bank cartel in several counties that undervalues capital for tax purposes at fifty cents on the dollar. Laporte county banks are noted for leading the combination with other banks holding surplus and selling stock at a heavy discount. Some local boards approved outrageously low appraisements, and without appeals the values may stand unless citizens contest them.
Sam Ensign, once a Valparaiso engineer, left for an ocean voyage and was captured by Spanish authorities in Cuba. He endured twelve years in prison and nine years as a slave before being freed by a Catholic priest. He escaped to New Orleans, then Michigan City, and finally reunited with his wife in Valparaiso with his nephew Jama Prentice.
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