West Side Tenement Fire Kills Nine in Awe-Struck City
A blaze at No. 35 Seventh Avenue in New York’s West Side destroyed a crowded tenement early today. Nine residents died, including Wells family members and Nellie Grohan, with several others injured. Investigators suspect arson or foul play as restaurant owner Snyder faces arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Side
19Th Precinct
Twenty-seventh Street
Nellie Grohan
McGee
Wm. Glennon
Wells
Jane
Thomas
Thirtieth Street
John Snyder
Snyder
Brooks
Schmitberger
William Glennon
Nellie Goehan
Mary Wells
Mr. McGee
Jane Wells
Thomas Wells
Bertha Lustig
William Eke
James Jeffrey
New York Hospital
Expert marksman rescues girl from drifting balloons
At a Pioneer Relief picnic Sophie Schwab aged two became entangled in toy balloon strings and rose about 200 feet over a lake. Gust Koch an expert rifleman fired at the balloons from a boat, bringing the ascent to a halt and saving the child before she touched the water. The babe was frightened but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Relief and Aid Society
Sophie Schwab
Gust Koch
Koch
Ex Judge Killed by Deputy as Tableside Shot Sparks Duel
Aug 14 in Cal. at Southern Overland depot Judge Stephen Field and Deputy Marshal Nagle sat down for breakfast. Judge David Terry and wife entered. Mrs Terry spotted Field and withdrew. Terry approached Field and slapped him. Nagle then fired at Terry, fatally wounding him. a second shot struck the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Terry
Justice Field
Marshal Nagle
Nagle
New released in contempt case over hospital article
Inpranapolis Aug 16 Mr Harry New owner of the Journal faced the criminal court on a contempt citation for refusing to reveal the article’s authorship to the grand jury about reflections on the insane hospital management. Judge Irwin released him on own recognizance and the case was continued to the next grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranapolis
Harry New
Journal
Criminal Court
Irwin
New
Indian showman shoots at officer in Tennessee hotel clash
Telegrams report Officer Robertson’s arrest attempt at the Grand hotel in Vincrunnes, Ind. turned violent as the Indian “Split Bark” fought back, prompting Mayor Murphy to intervene and the officer to fire a shot that likely left the showman fatally wounded.
Indiana col Colonel Dudley cleared in probe
In Indianapolis on August 17 Colonel Dudley and Assistant District Attorney Cockrum said all cases before the grand jury and the U S commissioner were thoroughly investigated and found to contain no facts or law to indict. The grand jury did not return an indictment and the commissioner’s cases were dismissed with no warrant remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Inpianapolis
Ind
Cockrum
United States
President Harrison Returns Home From New York Journey
President Harrison and Private Secretary Halford arrived in Washington after a brief New York trip aboard the Pilgrim. The president met crowds at Fall River and a 1:45 p.m. arrival led to a return to the executive mansion. Additional posts include awarding Daggett a four year post card contract for 800000 and several new federal appointments.
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New York
Pilgrim
Sall River Line
North River
Harrison
Halford
Choate
Fall River Line
Lovell
Pennsylvania
Ashington
Fall River
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
Executive
Clarkson
Post Office Department
Albert Daggett
Brooklyn
N. Y
Deer Park
Newport
World press room workers strike over self issued rules
About 1 o clock this morning the press room workers refused to continue unless their own rules were followed and discharged men were restored. The foreman filled the positions with others, causing some delay but the maple edition was printed and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World Newspaper Office
Derby Shouting Case Sparks West Coast Tensions
In San Francisco Justice Field recounts threats by ex Judge Terry while confined for contempt. Mrs Terry allegedly assaulted Judge Sawyer and Terry’s backers threaten jail R blockade as Porter plans funeral oration. Attorney General Miller backs deputy Nagle’s action but cautions on legal questions.
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San Francisco
Justice Field
Terry
Sawyer
Department of Justice
Washington
Miller
United States
Justice Sawyer
Fresno
Lathrop
Stoverox
Cal
Judge Porter
Arizona
Nagle
Miller Tales
Sopianarouis
Marshal Nagle
Cunningham
San Joaquin County
Sarah Altha Terry
Latimer
Stockton
Marshal Franks
Carey
Supreme Court of California
Supreme Court
Lowe
Mass
Benjamin F. Butler
Grand Jury Indicts Sullivan and Kilrain Referee in Fight Trial
Purvis Mississippi reports indicate indictments against John L. Sullivan and referee Fitzpatrick for the Sullivan Kilrain fight. Kilrain and his seconds expected to be indicted as grand jury remains in session. Kilrain later arrested in Baltimore. bail posted in Bathmore. Sullivan found guilty of prize fighting and sentenced to a year. Fitzpatrick fined $200. A motion for a new trial and possible appeal to the state supreme court are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purvis
Miss
John L. Sullivan
Fitzpatrick
Dennis Butler
James Wakely
Charlie Johnson
Sullivan
G. D. Edwards
Queen and Crescent Road
Baltimore
Jake Kilrain
Central Police Station
Marshal P’rey
Bathmore
John Rooney
Poxrvis
Supreme Court of
Mrs. Allen Hamilton Dies A Pioneer Citizen
Mrs. Emerine J. Hamilton widow of Hon Allan Hamilton died after a long illness. Born 1810 in Aurora Indiana she moved to Fort Wayne in 1827 and lived in the Hamilton mansion. Her family includes Congressman William S. Holman and son Allen Holman Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerine J. Hamilton
Allan Hamilton
The
Sentinel
Hamilton
Aurora
Ind
Fort Wayne
Old Fort
Jesse L. Holman
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Indiana
Congress
Allen Holman Hamilton
Montgomery Hamilton
Samuel Wagenhals
Trinity Lutheran Church
Henry M. Williams
Margaret Y. Hamilton
Hamilton National Bank
Library hall fair plans reveal extensive committee slate
The third Library hall fair organizing is underway with a full slate of officers and committees named for the event starting September 12, 1889. President G P Gordon leads a long list including vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer, managers, and numerous committee chairs across soliciting printing biaffe premium voting ticket office and door duties. A.I. group notices officers and committees should convene August 18 at Library Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Gordon
Louis Jacques
Patrick Ryan
William P. Breen
W. D. Gordon
Killian Baker
Father Brammer
Father Leary
Edward Gilmartin
George P. Gordon
H. Graffe
Dennis Monahan
P. A. Moran
A. A. ‘Noll
Edward Golden
William Gaffney
A. J. Dittee
L. Ryan
Dr. McOscar
James Duffee
Matt Traverse
Louis Jacquel
Frank Voirol
Wm. P. Breen
Dennis McCarthy
John W. Muldoon
Wm. Murphy
Joseph Litot
BR. J. Pasino
James Fox
John Monahan
D. McCaren
Lawrence Ryan
Library Hall
Kemp’s Balsam for Coughs and Colds Sample Offer
A proprietor advertises Kemp’s Balsam for Coughs and Colds with a free sample bottle for trial before purchase. Large bottles cost 50c and 1.00. The note urges trying it, claiming it may prevent consumption.
Prisoners Deported After Paris Senate Court Ruling
In Paris on August 14 the senate court sentenced General Boulanger Dillon and Henri Rochefort to deportation to fortified stations where they will be held as prisoners. The Scripps league American workmen arrived in Paris and were hosted by city officials who formed a committee for their comfort. A large crowd in St Mark's square welcomed them after they placed a wreath on The Republic statue. The ceremony featured a four foot diameter wreath of Chinese lathes and stocks tied with French and U S colors.
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Paris
Senate Court
General Boulanger
Dillon
Henri Rochefort
Scripps League
St. Mark’s Square
The
Republic
United States
Soria
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
London
Germany
Petersspure
Nowe
Unemy
Ex Mayor Randall Longtime Hartford Agent Honored
The Insurance Journal profile highlights F. P. Randall of Fort Wayne as Hartford's veteran agent. Appointed in May 1845, he issued Policy No. 20 for 10,000 on furs and goods, and renewed continuously for 44 years. Randall also served as Fort Wayne mayor for 12 years and remains highly trusted by peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Journal
New York City
Chase
Hartford Fire
Fort Wayne
F. P. Randall
The
Hartford
W. G
G. W. Ewing
Hamilton & Williams
Randall
Prison Reform Succeeds at Northern Indiana Prison
A Lafayette Journal correspondent reports the Northern Indiana Prison in Michigan City is testing a new educational system for criminals. Since it began, inmates have learned reading and writing, with sessions three nights weekly for 44 weeks. Most inmates value the program, and several have advanced from illiteracy to literacy, while one man expelled for theft left with a childlike cry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan City
Lafayette Journal
Murdock
P. W. Driscoll
Prisoner Education Program Expands After Yearlong Test
A young inmate envisioned broader prisoner aid through trade schools and business training. Plans to enlarge the schoolroom and boost facilities were set, and after nearly a year of testing the initiative is deemed successful and endorsed by prison management experts.
Man Fatally Shot In Accidental Revolver Discharge
Nicholas Hirshauer, 30, a cabinet maker at Fort Wayne Organ Co, died after a revolver in his hip pocket discharged when a handkerchief snagged it. He walked to his sister’s, sought help at St Joseph Hospital, and died from abdominal hemorrhage. Coroner ruled accidental shooting. Remains sent to Connersville for funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Hirshauer
Connersville
St. Joe Hospital
M. F. Porter
A. J. Kessler
J. C. Peltier
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
New Y M C A secretary leads city church meeting
D F Bower assumes the general secretaryship of the City Y M C A and urges united Christian effort. John G Blake of Richmond, Ind., adds a heartfelt plea for cooperation as the group enters a new era, followed by an earnest after-meeting and a musical solo. County Superintendent Felts defends the new school books, citing benefits and critiques from educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Bower
Association
John G. Blake
Richmond
Ind
Bower
Mr. Blake
Lutherans Hold Large Allen County Mission Festival
The Lutheran congregation of Allen County conducted its annual mission festival Sunday at Concordia College grounds. Thousands attended, reportedly the largest crowd for the event, with sermons by Rev. H. G. Sauer in the morning and Revs Zschoche and Franke in the afternoon. Receipts from collections reached about $800, dinner and supper were served, and the City band provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Concordia College
H. G. Sauer
Zschoche
Franke
Historical landmarks funding eyed for Maumee valley sites
A proposed congressional appropriation of 65 500 dollars would fund the preservation and marking of Maumee valley battlefields old posts and burial grounds including the Put in Bay burial site. Fort Wayne citizens are urged to sign a petition circulated by Hon. F P Randall to back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
Maumee Valley
Congress
Sentinel Office
F. P. Randall
Congress of the
United States
Fort Wayne
Ind
Put-in- Bay
O. M. Poe
Engineers, &c
Nineteen Women Take Vows at Handmaids Chapel
In the Handmaids of Christ chapel beside St. Joseph's hospital on Broadway and West Main, eighteen young women took vows. Twelve began novitiate by receiving the white veil, four renewed vows after two years, two took life vows after ten years, with names and religious names listed. Rt. Rev. Bishop Dwenger absent. Very Rev. J. H. Brammer led mass and profession. Rev. J. H. Ochtering deacon. Rev. Father Lee of Tentopolis delivered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handmaids of Christ
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Broadway
West Main Streets
Margaret Batten
M. Melonia
Julia Zawaka
M. Gorgonia
Catherine Thein
M. Trebronia
Mary Lindner
M. Eutropia
Frances Schukel
M. Cerilla
Rose Kleren
M. Eligia
Mary Greve
M. Josepha
Elizabeth Lang
M. Dyonisia
Margaret Giel
M. Camilla
Anna Mueller
M. Heribert
Mary Robbers
M. Angelia
Magdalena Philipson
M. Isidora
Anna Postwa
M. Lioba
Dorothy Binder
M. Virgilia
Eliza Weber
M. Matrona
Mathilda Koebele
M. Ludovica
Gertrude Weiler
M. Lintgardis
Joseph Hirsh
Bertholda
B. Wiedau
A. Messman
Father Lee
Tests Underscore Skepticism of Elixir of Life Claims
In city debates over the Brown Sequard inoculation method doctors challenge advertised life extending benefits. Noted physicians say the so called elixir of life yields no real results beyond placebo effect or mind influence. A patient with rheumatism reportedly walked after treatment, though experts doubt lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Myers
Fort Wayne Athletic Club Hears First Field Day Plans
The Fort Wayne Athletic club plans a September 4 field day at the fair grounds. The infant organization aims to relax strengthen and entertain young men through bicycle races foot races football gymnastic exhibitions and other sports. Medals in silver and gold totaling twenty five or more will be awarded. The event seeks to foster a permanent athletic club in the city and is not a money making scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Fort Wayne
Reptile Incident Shocks Clayton Purcell Co Crowd
Henry Clay, a driver for Clayton Purcell & Co, was startled when a four foot long vor au Abessy snake wriggled free from a bunch of bananas he handled in the commission house. Dell Clutter, bookkeeper, captured the reptile as it was displayed before onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton, Purcell & Co
Henry Clay
Clay
Cuba
Dell Clutter
Hugh Stewart offered federal postmaster position
It is reported that Hugh Stewart Monroeville postmaster has been tendered a good position in a Washington department and will likely accept. Appointed by President Harrison, he has faced Republican opposition but the administration seeks harmony by moving him to the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Stewart
Monroeville
Washington
Harrison
Clay County Miners Relief Seek Help From Travelers
John Morgan and Leonard Usher, miners from Clay county Indiana, are in the city soliciting funds for the relief of destitute miners. They come recommended by the mayor Danster L. Harprie who urges support for their just cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Leonard Usher
Clay County
Ind
Messrs
Danster L. Harprie
Gilluly Backer of Academy Dies in Accident
George F. Gilluly, longtime financier of Tucke’s Academy and People’s Theatre, reportedly shot himself in Loganport. Attorney A. H. Bittinger received a telegram this afternoon confirming the fatal accident. The note mentions relief for bowel complaints and favors Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucke
Academy
People’s Theatre
George F. Gilluly
A. H. Bittinger
Gilluly
Logansport
Reminiscence of Warsaw Jail Founder A J Mershon
Mr A J Mershon recalls Warsaw's early jail history from nearly 45 years ago in the Warsaw Times. The reminiscence highlights the county's first jail and Mershon's personal observations of its construction and early operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mershon
Warsaw Times
Mule Dashes Down Embankment Injuring A. Embry
Edward Embry, employed by Wilding & Son as papal hanger, was driving a mule hitched to a road cart when the animal bolted downhill on Wayne road near Fairfield. He suffered a left hip injury but smiled at the sight of the residence graze as Dr. Porter treated him. later, a fire wiped out Heaton Farm barn and contents in Marion township, with losses estimated between 3000 and 5000 dollars and no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emsey
Wilding & Son
Wayne Road
Fairfield Ag
Embry
James M. Wilding
M. F. Porter
Jesse Heaton
Marion Township
O. N. Heaton
Sentinel
Insurance settles with Renner, Cramley & Co for 35000
Wednesday the insurance adjusted settled with Renner, Cramley & Co., booksellers and a stationers, for the full amount of insurance. The firm carried a stock worth 50000 and faces a severe loss. Goods are moved to the store next door on Calhoun street for a big cheap sale while a new stock will be ordered and opened on a large scale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renner
Messrs
Deaths and funerals noted at local boarding home
An elderly man David Bonillon was found dead at 96 Le Selle street. Brackenridge and Albert Rose’s infant son died recently. Dunham, a Nickel Plate conductor, died at his son’s home on East Third Street. Remains were shipped to Delba Ohio for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bonillon
le Selle Street
Brackenridge
Hanna
A.m. Albert
Anthony Rose
East
Jefferson’ Street
Wm. A. Dunham
A. E. Dunhamn
Third Street
Yokre
Hae Sind
Delba
Ohio
Father seeks daughter Lettie in Toledo amid custody dispute
Adolphus Curry of Fort Wayne Indiana arrives in Toledo claiming his thirteen year old daughter Lettie has been enticed away by her mother, Curry's ex wife who resides in the city. Custody was granted to Curry after a divorce. The girl left to visit an aunt in Huntington and then came to Toledo to see her brother. A writ of habeas corpus was sought but denied until the girl is produced. No trace of mother or child found at 19 Erie street and authorities fear Curry is mistaken about the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Bee
Adolphus Curry
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lettie
Curry
Huntington
Toledo
Erie Street
Local court records report larceny case and Catholic order officers
George Fike is jailed on petit larceny after being charged with obtaining tools under false pretenses from Chariea Bowman, owner of a Pearl Street saw shop, with William Yergens named as intermediary. Bail set at 300 dollars. Emmett commandery officers elected: Captain J H Rohan and others. Also a prose style warning on consumption disease and Dr. Pierce remedies is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
George Fike
Chariea Bowman
Pearl Street
Fike
Squire Tancey
William Yergens
Ranke & Yergens
Bowman
eeThe
Emmett Commandery
Catholic Legion
J. H. Rohan
J. Hartman
O. J. Sosenheimer
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Tenn
Gaston
Arlington
Lyons
Iowa
H. S. Stone
Hitchcock
Comanche
Cantuacr
Ill
Edward Harper
Carthage
Chicago
Matamoras
Mexico
Harper
Enxuart
Alexander Kennedy
Quinlan
Ting
BRY New
Vincrunnes
Robertson
Grand Hotel
Murphy
Bostos
Herbert N. Cunnington
Saley, Gay & Dorr
Des Moines
Hutchison
Poynir
Finplay
Armour & Co
Parmaveepara
Wm. Jones
E. H. Butler & Co
Jones
Germantown
Winona
Minn
H. J. Flentie
Chicago and North Western Railway Company
Manpisox
Wis
E. W. Chapin
Waukesha
Good Templar Order
State Central Committee
Prohibition Party
St. Louis
Div Parole
Scorrparsz
H. Younkin
L. L. Dull
Pennsville
Sauem
Craven Garrett
Col. Schuyler Crosby
Russell B. Harrison
Circuit Court of the
Crosby
Live Steel Journal
Ingraham
James F. Stokes
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Belmont
Maud
Nutwood
Robert Bonner
Tarrytown
Nutbourne
Pranaroris
Wm. Benson
Clark County
Hovey
Benson
Manton
James Listen
William
Jonas
Normal Township
Pianavours
Chell
Hanly
Kansas Cry
James and
Howe Pullen
Wasameron
D. C
John W. Sidus
Presideus
Plymouth
Prriszuna
New York World Office
Mississippi
Allen Hamilton
Boulanger
Nicholas Mirehauer
Gement
D. F. Hower
City VY
C. A
the New School Books
Felts
George F. Felts
G. F. Felts
McGuffey
TeachEn
Sanderson
Warsaw
McGuffy
Mission Festival
Concordia
Hood
Historic Landmarks
Charles French
Elixir
Snaik
Hugh
TAL
Chamberlain
Edward Embry
Heaton Farm
D. O’connor
Dennis Gorman
N. Merz
J. G. Noll
J. W. Lowry
B. D. Weyer
Dante
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