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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1894
Page
2
The article notes corn rising above wheat in price, the impact of soil and climate on crop yields, and a possible agricultural shift in western prairies. It cites European demand for corn as bread, and the pork price context, with county political notes from Kosculsko. 8,000 attendees heard a planned governor speech.
The article outlines upcoming Democratic conventions in Jackson township at Girard school house and lists speakers including Coxaarasmus McNaery and Senator Ventures. It covers planned debates between William R. Myers and W. D. Owen, with Greenscastle meetings and a triple party debate proposal. It also discusses a constitutional amendment to curb election bribery and Moorfield Storey’s critique of legislative reform needs.
Citizens at the circuit court room last week formed a committee to raise funds and organize events for Fort Wayne’s centennial of the old fort. The article notes strong local support and expects the celebration to boost guests and business while honoring pioneer heroes.
The latest Indiana weather service report shows drought relief with better corn prospects in some counties and unusually fine wheat and good oats. Tomatoes benefited from the rainfall, and merchants anticipate improved business as stocks stay low and tariff agitation wanes.
Superintendent Johnson advances a silo defined as siloh to store ensilage a cattle and horse feed made from grinding green corn before ripening in an airtight room. The method promises double the nutrition of ear corn and could transform local farming as McDonald Ellison McCulloch Hoffman and others adopt the process while discussing its merits and economy. Later brief notes list upcoming Senate term expirations and appointments across several states.
At a Hamlet near Boorsey Indiana a village dance ended with most revelers leaving the hall by morning. A few stayed behind and were accosted by drunken railroad workers who fired several shots, sending the crowd fleeing.
A mob armed with clubs knives and revolvers attacks dancers near Hamlet injuring Asa Stotts John Rowell and G Gallagher who dies next morning. Charles Whitsell is shot in the right side and is in critical condition as an unknown assailant fires from a stairway.警方
Three bonded warehouses in Indianapolis were filled with goods awaiting tariff changes, signaling improved business as importers marshal duties into channels of trade. In nearby Curia co Indiana, a record day at the custom house saw receipts climb from 60,000 to over 103,000 by 10:30 AM, with dry goods dominating. Payment of militia wages in Indianapolis sparked public commentary as Governor Matthews described loans from banks and his personal note backed by belief in Indiana's credit and press support. In Vincennes the Uniformed Bank Catholic Knights encamped for a three day session with 650 dollars for best drilled unit and more than 1,610 uniformed attendees.
In Pyitaphrara on August 28 two killings occurred. Honore Foley, 57, of 2015 South Street was slain by her son who had been drinking. Hours later Joseph Koetrigreuse, a Spanish sailor, was beaten to death at Guilford and Bainbridge streets.
About 300 prominent Masons from 2,000 chapters and 150,000 members gathered in Topeka for the twenty ninth annual triennial convention. Delegates toured the city, attended a Grand Opera House reception, and chartered councils in Denver Salt Lake City Trinidad Durango Akron Canon City Spokane Seattle Pueblo Muskogee and more. Officers elected for the next three years include General Grand Master John W. Coburn and General Grand Recorder Henry W. Mordhurst of Fort Wayne Indiana.
The Columbian Liberty bell, a seven ton replica funded by U S educational institutions, is being mounted on a truck by Standard Wheel in Indias Tsere. It will travel to Chicago then Pittsburg for a G A R encampment, then to Mexico for President Diaz, later to Britain France Germany and Russia as it tours foreign lands.
In Looansrost Indiana on August 23 Republicans held their third district convention and nominated Dr J A Hatch of Newton County after Eleven ballots Landis and Johnson factions failed Crumpacker drew 84 votes on the eighth ballot Hatch won 99 to 37 on the eleventh and final tally Carroll County had threatened to split if Crumpacker was nominated. Landis supporters celebrated while Johnson backers were despondent.
National officers were elected at the Sons of Veterans encampment with Wm. E Bundy named commander in chief and T. A. Barton senior vice commander. Louis Tilley and Col. Edward H. Mitcham also named as officers. Knoxville chosen for next meeting. Omaha and Erie strong contenders. The past rank of Commander in Chief Payne restored.
The Indiana State Republican central committee writes to Democratic Chairman Taggart declining a unified debate between William Owen the GOP secretary of state candidate and Captain Myers the Democrat rival. Gowdy offers October district debates. Taggart backs district talks, signaling stalled talks and possible end of correspondence.
A passerby declares intent to construct a cottage adjacent to a neighbor’s home. He touts the plans as splendid and suggests collaboration or shared resources in the early stages of the project. Neighbors weigh zoning, space, and potential impacts on property values.
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