Corner Stone Laying of Soldiers Monument At Indianapolis
Indianapolis Aug 22 large crowds gathered for the laying of the corner stone of the soldiers monument with President Harrison present and a 50 000 strong crowd. The ceremony included a flag raising, speeches by Governor Hovey Gen DeManson and Gen Coburn, then Harrison spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpianarouis
Harrison
JSON
Randell
Rusk
Speek
Col. C. A. Zollinger
Charles M. Travis
Department of Indiana
Zelda Wilse
Hovey
M. DeManson
John Coburn
IndianaPoous
Ind
Seventieth Indiana
Tommncon Hall
Cincinnati
Virginia Republicans open state convention in Norfolk
The Republican State Convention meets in Norfolk Virginia to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor and attorney general. General Mahone arrives and addresses delegates while Wise and Greener factions are absent. Ex governor Cameron attends as spectator as the academy of music hosts the opening session and committee selection proceeds after a noon recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfork
Tide Water
Virginia
Mahone
Petersburg
Purcell House
Wm. E. Cameron
James D. Brady
Academy of Music
Wm. Mahone
Burglar Slays Groceryman in Brooklyn Home Invasion
Christian Wilhelm Jan, a Brooklyn grocer, is hacked to death with a bowie knife by Charles McElwaine during a burglary at his Jay and High Streets store. McElwaine fled but was captured. accomplice Martin Dinen was arrested in New York and confessed involvement in the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broorum
N. Y
Christian Wilhelm Jan
Payee
Aeman
Jay and
High Streets
Charles McElwaine
McElwaine
Mr. Luca
Luca
High Street
Martin Dinen
New York
Diverse 19th century notices span politics crime and sport
A Washington man jailed for claiming a universal duty to marry all women. a California boxing bout with Denny Kelleher defeating Joe Ellingsworth. Irish MPs released from prison to resume seats. Spring Valley mines expected to restart. William Phelps visiting Blaine. James Brennan escapes quarantine as a leper. West Virginia miners trapped by a slate fall at Cannallton coal mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
6Th Precinct
United States
J. A. Schock
Springfield
Mass
White House
Los Ancetes
Cal
Southern California
Joe Ellingsworth
New York
Denny Kelleher
Boston
Kelleher
Ellingsworth
John O'Conner
T. J. Condon
Tipperary
Spring Valley
Spring Valley Coal Company
Bar Hannon
William Walter Phelps
Blaine
St. Louis
James Brennan
Suiy- Harleston
W. Va
Frank Morris
John Heil
James O'Brien
Brodie Morris
Cannallton
Honors to Harrison on Presidential Train in Cincinnati
The presidential train on the Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore line arrived at Central Union station at 10 31 am three hours late. Thousands lined streets to greet the president while a grateful crowd cheered and city officials welcomed him at the Burnet house. The president praised Cincinnati and recalled summer memories, saying he would make no long speeches but emphasized national prosperity and civic duty. He later addressed the chamber of commerce and departed for Indianapolis at 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.Thompson
Boone County
Melvin Wilson
Caro
Orton
Ohio River
Metropolis
Baurmore
Kilrain
Childs
Mississippi
Purvis
Miss
Bud Renaud
Renaud
Supreme Court
Gosnen
Ind
Middelburg
Masonic Hall
London
Maybrick
Kansas City
W. E. Denny
Booneville
Gates
Denny
Indianapolis
Cuxhaco
Joseph Franar
West Nineteenth Street
Franar
Caxias
Texas
Scruggs Whaley
Beosley
Richmond
James C. Smith
Smith
New York
William Johnson
George Parker
Jeferson Market
Parker
Johnson
Washington
E. L. West
Illinois
Postoffice
Rathbone
A. W. Phillips
T. J. Gardiner
Post Office
Broorum
N. Y
Carr & Son and
Richter & Co
Bakers Union
Mostrrty
W. F. Bitter
Hannibal
G. E. Bennars
Mendetta
Ill
Parkerssore
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Petrolia
Here
Watertown
Barnum and Bailey's
Pottsdam
Knoxville
Tenn
Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Flat Gap Creek
United States
Paul Haimont
Paris
Neal
Douuors
Minn
Minnesota
Pormanp
Oregon
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Lonporn
John Sanger
George
Sanger
Astley’s
Westminster Bridge
Greenstouna
Cuicaco
Frank
Blair
Inter- Ocean
Samuel Rosenbaum
James H. Walker & Co
Prairie Avenue
Ricuuono
Haynes, Spencer & Co
Dusugque
Iowa
Waar CuHeer
Broomham
Harborparty
Spaulding Bros
Wells County
Fort Scott
West
Thomas
Muskogee
I.T
Oscar Coulter
Coultier
Missouri, Kansas
Broomington
Frank Lewis
Lewis
Onyermatt
Cincinnati
Gareisier Foraker
Burnet House
Hata
Builders Exchange
Lawrence Grace
James Allison
Chamber of Commerce
Ballenberg
Lowerson
Bellamy Storer
Excitement in British Columbia Over Seizure of Schooners
Vicroni British Columbia August 21 Captain Algar from Deep Bay reports on July 30 Cutter Rush boarded his schooner Alger fifty miles from St Paul. Prize crews were placed aboard Minnie Pathfinder and taken toward Sitka while Ariel and Rose were released. Local anger grows as public meeting set and Mayor Grant schedules remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicroni
B. C
Algar
Alger
Deep Bay
Rush
Behring Sea
St. Paul
Pathfinder
Sitka
Minnie
Victoria
Jacobs
Ariel
Rose
Tuttle
Grant
Fire Wipes Business District in Sonoma Saloon Blaze
Fire swept through the business section of Sonoma California destroying the Masonic hall bank Gardner's livery stable and other buildings. F Duhring collapsed dead from excitement as the blaze raged. In Pittsburg a gasoline still exploded at A D Miller and Sons oil refinery fatally burning Perry Hawk and leaving Terrence Miller and two others missing. Five horses perished and total losses ran to about 235000 with many homes damaged. Remains of Engineer Miller were recovered and all other workers accounted for.
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Sonoma
Cal
Masonic Hall
Gardner’s
F. Duhring
Prrrsbure
A. D. Miller & Sons
Perry Hawk
Terrence Miller
Miller
E. D. Osborne
Chicago Police Tightens Hunt for Carlson Cottage Murder
Aug 21 report from Curcaco says Chicago police probe Carlson cottage vicinity. They focus on O Sullivan and a white faced horse linked to the man Mertz identified as Dan Coughlin. Authorities claim the horse was not in the barn on the night of the murder as Cronin committee notes receive unexpected sideline tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Carlson Cottage
O'Sullivan
Mertz
Dan Coughlin
Cronin Committee
Three Portland Ladies Survive Night on Mount Hood Rock
Mrs George Bonar Mrs Frank Morgan and Miss Sallie Wiberg became separated from a party during a Mount Hood ascent. After hours on a rock ten thousand feet high they were found in the early morning huddled for warmth with wolves and panthers near below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George Bonar
Frank Morgan
Sallie Wiberg
Mount Hood
Miss Wiberg
Nagle Case in San Francisco Delayed as Lawyers Seek Continuance
In San Francisco on August 22, Deputy Marshal Nagle’s case is delayed as both sides seek a continuance until next Wednesday to allow defense counsel to review the law. Judges question federal interference and Nagle’s status as an officer, with potential transfer to Stockton if not recognized. Public sentiment remains divided amid regional editorial views on Nagle’s actions. The California Supreme Court denies a rehearing in the Sharon-Terry dispute, reversing Judge Sullivan’s rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nagle
United States
Sawyer
Circuit Court
Field
Stockton
Terry
Supreme Court of
Sharon
Montreal Indignation Meeting Demands Action on Behring Sea
Montreal officials plan a gathering of business and political leaders to press Ottawa for immediate action against the United States over Behring Sea disputes. Washington says no new communications with Britain on the issue since Bayard's tenure. Ottawa reports Gloucester schooner Mattie Winship seizures resolved with a $2000 check and expense coverage, case to be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Quebec
Ottawa
United States
Washington
Wharton
State Department
Bayard
Department
Ont
Department of Justice
Gloucester
Mattie Winship
Hog cholera ravages Wasasu county Indiana
Reports from Wasasu and Brazi Indiana on August 24 describe a severe hog cholera outbreak spreading through Wasasu County with rapid die off and widespread losses. In Brazi a new disease in Clay county kills hogs with large sores and spasms within days, alarming farmers and stock dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasasu
Ind
Brazi
Clay County
Microscopist convention elects officers at Burrano
At the morning session of the microscopist's convention Burrano New York August 23 officers were chosen George Effell of Buffalo as president F W Kuhne of Tort Wayne Indiana as first vice president W H Seamon of Washington DC as second vice president C C Miller of Pittsburg as treasurer Prof Burrell of Champaign Illinois as secretary and an executive committee including Dr James St Louis W H Amsly Philadelphia and W P Manton Detroit
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Burrano
N. Y
Microscopist
George Effell
Buffalo
F. W. Kuhne
Tort Wayne
Ind
W. H. Seamon
Washington, D. C
C. C. Miller
Pittsburg
Prof. Burrell
Champaigne
Ill
Presidential party reaches Deen Park in Maryland
The presidential party including the president Mrs McKee and staff arrived at 8 45 this morning. The president and Mrs McKee walked to the Spencer cottage while the others went to the hotel. Attorney General Miller left for Washington after recovering from neuralgia. Local note mentions toads feeding on fried bugs near Philadelphia poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deen Park
McKee
Halford
District of Columbia
Ransdell
Miller
Philadelphia
Reprieve Granted in Bettie Shea Murder Case
Old age misery fades with Boosts from Loose's Extract of Red Clover Blossoms advertised by Dreier Bros. In Lexington Kentucky on August 24 sale touts its value. Thomas O'Brien, awaiting execution for Shea murder, receives a reprieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreier Bros
Lexineton, Ky
Thomas O’brien
Bettie Shea
Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds Advertising
Advertising promotes Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds with a free sample bottle for customers. It notes large bottle prices at 500 and 1.00 and urges trials before purchase.
Four Murderers Hanged in Tombs Double Execution
At Sing Sing and Tombs London era report details four men sentenced for murder executed within minutes of each other. Packenham and Nolan died first then Lewis and Carolin, amid priestly consolations and public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Packenham
Nolan
Lewis
Carolin
Haitian leadership shift reported amid port city dispatches
Reports from Port-au-Prince indicate Legitime left the field to rival Hippolyte as dispatches note abdication and embarkation on a French gun boat. Other cables say Legitime accepted terms and will travel by French vessel while Hippolyte forces advance and U.S. ships prepare moves.
New Minister Will Not Go to Hayti
Acting Navy Secretary Walker reports a cable from Port au Prince stating Hyppolite's forces, 7,000 strong, occupied the town on the 23d with quiet governance promised. Frederick Douglass remains ready to depart for Hayti, but Wharton says no U S envoy will be posted while no stable government exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Messrs. Kuhnhardt & Catt
Port-au-Prince
Mole
St. Nicholas
Legitime
Monte Point
Hippolyte
Washington
Navy Department
Gherardee
St. Nicholas Mole
Diplomatic Corps
United States
Galena
Hayti
Frederick Douglass
State Department
Bazazimore
Walker
Santiago de Cuba
Wharton
Douglass
New Rabbi Gutmacher Arrives at Hebrew Temple
Rev Adolph Gutmacher arrives to lead the Achduth Veshalom Temple congregation. His inaugural sermon is set for next Friday evening and he thanks the ladies for a gift bookcase while seeking cooperation to guide the religious intellectual and social life of the community. His background at Hebrew Union College and praised oratorical gifts are noted as he begins his pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Temple
Adolph Gutmacher
Rabbi Gutmacher
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
Achduth Veshalom
Knights of Pythias Lodge Founded in Payne Ohio
A Knights of Pythias lodge was instituted in Payne Ohio last evening with 115 members from Fort Wayne Paulding Hicksville and other places. D G C L R Putman of Hicksville directed the ceremonies. Phoenix castle of Fort Wayne contributed 12 members and performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Gorsline
Marshal Comincavish
Phoenix
Blair
W. A. Jackson
Phoenix Lodge
Knights of Payne
Putman
Hicksville
Phenix Castle
Fort Wayne
Payne Review
Missing Harness Leads to Arrest in Wells County Case
Farmer Josiah Sparks traced a stolen set of double harness to Henry L. Dewitt and Herman Cheesman after they allegedly drove to Huntington and stayed at Kime's feed yard. Deputies captured them at Hewitt's farmhouse and jailed them in Huntington County awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Sparks
Wells County
Markle
Huntington
Henry L. Dewitt
Herman Cheesman
Kime
Pearl Street
Sparks
Shuman
Viberg
Hewitt
Squire France
Dewitt
Cheesman
Sam Fisher
Belsford
Fisher
Fort Wayne College Faces Big Drive to Build Endowment
William Taylor College seeks public donations to reach a $200,000 endowment goal within two years. President Herrick cites Fort Wayne’s suitability for a university seat and notes early gifts of $1,060 and $1,000. Local leaders, clergy, and supporters expect rapid growth, aided by figures such as Mr. Wanamaker, with consolidation talks between medical school and the William university viewed favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayndan
Herrick
Fort
Wanamaker
New York City
Fort Wayne College
Niversity of
Michigan
Indiana
DePauw
University
Willexs
Taylor
Africa
C. B. Stemen
Preachers’ Association
Fort Wayne College of
Maine
The
William University
Fort Wayne
Labor Day Parade Planned by Fort Wayne Unions
The Fort Wayne Barbers and Butchers unions voted to join in Labor Day events with members and employers riding in full regalia on horseback. They hired the First Regiment band and will close meat markets at 8:00 am September 2, 1889, while barbershops shut at 9:30 am. Committees and marshals were appointed for reception and procession duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Frank Leikanf
Fred OC. Kabisch
J. S. Jobst
Henry Piepenbrink
Chas. F. Haiber
Barbers’ Union
Charles Henker
Ed Schele
Henry Hohman
Sid Hubbard
Mattompher
Insane Fit Lands Mason in Jail After Night Wandering
Fred C. Pohlmeyer a bricklayer at Wm Moellering left 57 Baker St in a frenzy and roamed Calhoun St all night. Officer John Trautman found him near the Seventh Ward engine house and had him jailed. A lunacy commission may be ordered if recovery does not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. C. Pohlmeyer
Wm. Moellering
Baker Street
Calhoun Street
John Trautman
Seventh Ward
Pohlmeyer
New York Debuts Highlight Bond and Davids at Mackintosh Matinee
Mrs Hugh McCulloch Bond of Fort Wayne known for a rich voice is spotlighted by John M Norton in the rise of Georgie Davids Louisville beauty engaged by J M Hill. Davids debuts as Parthenia while Burr Mackintosh presents Ingomar at a testimonial matinee on Aug 29. Jessie Bond also debuts with Casino forces. The program features over fifty volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Hugh McCulloch Bond
Jessie Hanna
Fort Wayne
John M. Norton
Mary Anderson
Georgie Davids
Louisville
J. M. Hill
Miss Davids
New York
Parthenia
Burr Mackintosh
Ingomar
Jessie Bond
Casino Forces
Woman seeks aid after husband disappearance tale
Mary A. Bowser told Township Trustee Brackenridge that after leaving Bowling Green with her young son they traveled to Coldwater Michigan by train over a month ago to meet her husband who never appeared. She fears harm to him or murder for money and was given a pass to Van Wert after trustee found her story sincere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Bowser
Brackenridge
Bowling Green
Coldwater
Mich
van Wert
Old Man Elsner Goes Missing Near Castle Garden
An elderly visitor from Germany, Elsner, arrived at Castle Garden with his wife to visit their son a farmer on Maumee road. They were warmly received but several days ago Elsner vanished from the house and has not been heard from since. He reportedly said he wished to return to Germany, prompting concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Garden
New York
Elsner
Germany
Maumee Road
Apprec B
Funeral for Matthias Thomas at St Marys Church
A funeral was held for Matthias Thomas who died in the Centlivre brewery wall collapse. Services began 8:30 am at J C Peltier undertakers and 9 am at St Marys Catholic church with the German military company First Regiment band present. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Friends and employers supported the services and the Young Men's Sodality joined the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Peltier
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Matthias Thomas
Centlivre
Legion
St. Mary’s Church
Centlivre’s Brewery
Cathlic
Kerr reinstatement urged to clear military dishonor
The Fort Wayne Rifles and court martial members seek Kerr restoration after a misunderstood order caused discharge. A petition, signed by Captain Kercheval and others, argues Kerr's reinstatement to his former post to restore honor. Also, Rev. James Stewart Ainsley, Ogdensburg NY, will preach here as a Congregational pastor candidate at $2000 annually, with favorable sentiment. A Pope County Illinois diarrheal epidemic last summer claimed five lives in one day. Walter Brothers sold 380 bottles of Chamberlain's remedy, lauding its efficacy when used as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hamilton
Lindenwood
Hamilton Mansion
Fort Wayne
Hamilton
Tangret
Holman
Lorin Stratton
Aurora
Ind
Masterson
Carrollton
Collins
Columbia City
D. W. Moffatt
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Joseph Brackenridge
John Morris
Franklin P. Randall
John 8. Irwin
John Cochrane
John M. Miller
W. H. Hoffman
J. F. Wm. Meyer
Fort Wayne Rifles
Rifles
Kerr
Kercheval
Indianapolis
James Stewart Ainsley
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Congregational Church
Scotland
Pope County
Ilinois
Messrs
Walter Brothers
Waltersburg
Chamberlain
Goxko
Work Resumes On Little River Drainage Project
Fifty laborers under Commissioner Edward Ely continue draining the Little River tract hindered by high water. Ely says the big ditch is nearly finished and only needs leveling. At the September term Judge Chapin will require a final report and set a hearing for interested landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ely
Superior Court
Church Row Over Young Guests Ends in Fines
A Five Points church gathering turned chaotic last Sunday as a crowd of young men caused a disturbance. Arrests by Constable Skelly led to fines for David Hill Oliver Weaver Frank Winters Fogwell Thomas Swank Charles Harrington Jerry Hatter and David Hewit all pleading guilty and paying their fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Tancey
David Hill
Oliver Weaver
Frank Winters
Fogwell
Thomas Swank
Charles Harrington
Jerry Hatter
David Hewit
Skelly
Missing deaf boy Richard Kiser sought in Warren Indiana
Richard Kiser, a deaf boy educated at the Indianapolis institute, disappeared July 5 while staying with his sister Mrs. Mary Drewette at Warren. Supported by Fort Wayne Lodge No. 14 I O O F, he is nephew of Peter Kiser and his safety is in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kiser
Indianapolis
Peter Kiser
Vinegar Adulteration Probed After Indianapolis Meeting
Dr. T. J. Dills returned from a state board of health meeting in Indianapolis. He warned that adulterated vinegar contains vile and poisonous ingredients and noted much vinegar is from the same manufacturers as involved in prior examinations. An investigation will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Dills
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Beware Catarrh Not Fatal Yet But Needs Swift Care
Do not think catarrh will wear out with time. The theory is false and believes it would be pleasant but is not true. Do not let an acute cold linger un subdued as it may develop into catarrh. You can rid yourself of these and avoid all chance of tow Dr.8.
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Indiennapolis
Bubrglar
Wis Hunge
Burke
Cronin
Sullivan
Klahre
Young Klahre
Expressman
British Columbia
Fire Demon
Chicago
Deeer Park
Death Watch
Atkinson
Caroline
Patrick Packenham
Jack Lewis
Alice Jackson
James Nolan
Emma Buch
Legittime
Miamti
Hiayti Oneill
Hood
Cadiz
Ohio
Underhill
Menry II, Dewitt and Berman Cheesman Penitentiary
York City
Ham
Ilton
T. E. Ellison
West Wayne Street
Homeopathic School of Medicine
William Taylor College and
Labor Day
Barbers
Fred Pohlmeyer
Ian
Sexie
Oral Kerr
Little River
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