Five Fort Wayne congressmen of old era profiled in portrait
Fort Wayne recounts five living ex congressmen J K Edgerton A H Hamilton W G Colerick Robert Lowry and J B White with sketches and portraits. Edgerton built railroad ties and led steel plow works while Hamilton studied abroad and served on foreign affairs Colerick chaired elections apportionments and claims and helped secure a government building funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Sestineel
Congress
J. K. Edgerton
A. H. Hamilton
W. G. Colerick
Robert Lowry
7. B. White
Judge Robert Lowry a Fort Wayne legal and political figure
Hon. Robert Lowry born in Ireland rose from Rochester New York to Fort Wayne through city offices, circuit court judge, superior court judge, and five term congressman. He faced defeats but remained a prominent jurist and legislator, serving on key committees.
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Robert Lowry
Ireland
Rochester
N. Y
Goshen
Wm. Williams
Warsaw
Congress
Fort Wayne
Superior Court
Captain White
Washington
Lowry
United Mine Workers Endorse Indiana Strike and Aid Drive
The UMW national officers endorsed the Indiana strike and ordered a 6 cent per ton assessment to fund the miners. The convention urged nationwide support and pledged to sustain the strike until May 1, 1892, condemning Indiana workers who cross to Illinois mines. State officers to negotiate with Illinois to curb harmful competition.
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Tenge Hacer
United Mine Workers
Urmer
Indiana
Rae
Penna
United States
Ilinois
Illinois
Grape Creek
Danville
Pana
Not Guilty Lieut Fromentle Acquitted in Plucky Sinking
The naval court of inquiry at Loxvos finds Lieutenant Fromentle not negligent over the October 20 disaster near Plymouth in which two fishing boats were sunk and a man drowned. The sinking blamed on an estimation error due to atmospheric conditions. critics say the court favored Fromentie.
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Loxvos
Naval Court of Inquiry
Plymouth
Admiralty Office
Fromentle
Errochal
Fromentie
E. R. Fromentie
Pearcy Pearce
Bond & Pearce
Ricard
Duke of
Hon James B White Fort Wayne leader and congressman
Hon James B White a Fort Wayne businessman born in Scotland in 1835 emigrated to America in 1854. He built a tailor shop, ran a grocery and fruit house the Fort Wayne Fruit House, and led White wheel works. White served as captain of company K thirtieth Indiana and was elected to Congress in 1866 by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Edgerton
Fort Wayne
Vermont
Vergennes
Tle
Plattsburg
New York City
Chicago
Pittsburg
Indiana
Stephen A. Douglass
Democrats
Congress
William Mitchell
Goshen
Joseph H. Defrees
James B. White
Scotland
Denny
Stirlingshire
Glassgow
America
New York
Cincinnati
Warsaw
Thirtieth
Jtfe
White Wheel
Cominion Council
Crisp Emerges As Favorite For Speakership In Congress
Congressman Crisp of Georgia's Third district campaigns for the speakership. Born in 1845 in Sheffield to American parents, he served as Confederate lieutenant and later practiced law in Schley County. He became a solicitor general, then judge of the southwestern circuit, winning election to the post before pursuing a seat in Congress.
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Crisp
Georgia
The
Democracy
New York City
Congress
Sheffield
England
Fort Delaware
Schley County
Blayille
Supreme Court
Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Butcher rubert Lavens slain. friend Sliney surrenders
A shocking Thanksgiving Eve murder in New York leaves 28 year old butcher Rubert Lavens dead in his shop on Cherry Street. Lavens names his friend Michael Sliney as the killer before dying. Sliney then surrenders upon hearing the accusation.
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New York
Rubert Lavens
No. Fod Cherry Street
Michael Sliney
Sliney
Police deny knowledge of murder in unresolved case
A police statement says a suspect denies awareness of the crime. No emotime or time of death can be found for the murder, leaving investigators without a time frame.
Golden Jubilee Prep Draws Catholic Prelates to St Louis
Prelates from across the church gather in St. Louis Missouri for Archbishop Wenebick s golden jubilee. Train arrivals bring Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop van of Philadelphia Archbishop Williams of Boston Archbishop Iriss of Portland and expected Archbishop Corrigan of New York among others to participate in the celebration Monday.
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St. Lewis
Wenebick
Cardinal Gibbons
Van
Philadelphia
Williams
Boston
Iriss
Portland
Oregon
Corrigan
New York
Archbishops Arrive for Jubilee in Saint Louis Church
Cardinal Gibbons leads a grand jubilee in Saint Louis with Archbishops Riordan Janssen Elder and Ireland plus over a hundred church dignitaries arriving today. Mass and sermons mark the celebration as Cathedral decorations rise in gold and purple.
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Riordan
San Francisco
Janssen
New Orleans
Elder
Cincinnati
Ireland
St. Paul
Cardinal Gibbons
Mullanphy Hospital
Convent of Visitation
Walnut Street
Kendricks
Springer Emerges as Strong Speakership Candidate
Mr Springer, a veteran congressman with extensive influence in the house, is highlighted as a strong candidate for the speakership. Born in Indiana in 1836, he moved to Illinois at age two and graduated from Indiana State University in 1858, with a noted long record in public service.
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A. H. Hamilton
McJunkin
Greer
Dixon
Wabash College
University of Goettengin
Germany
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Allen Hamilton
Stephen A. Douglas
Allen County
Hamilton
Democratic Party
Congress
Indiana
Myr. Hamilton
Springer
Ife
Illinois
Indiana State University
Illinois Public Figure Springer Noted for Long Career
Roll of attorneys since 1858 records his public life beginning in 1862 as secretary of the state constitutional convention of Illinois. He served in the legislature in 1811 and 1872 and has been a congressman since the Forty-fourth Congress. He is married to a socially prominent woman with literary gifts in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winois
Illinois
Tie
Springer
Washington
Hawaiian Islander Doctor Negotiates Free Trade Treaty
Dr. Mott Smith, a cabinet member for the queen of the Hawaiian Islands, was sent to Washington to modify the reciprocity treaty with Ulawani. He has negotiated an entirely new treaty providing absolute free trade between the two governments. The treaty is signed by Smith and U S representatives and is held by the president awaiting signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Mott Smith
Hawaiian Islands
Ulawani
Geary Captures Grand Rapids Crowd in Clover Night
Colonel Geary led a dramatic rally in Grand Rapids Michigan drawing a thronged crowd at a new venue. He entered as a relative outsider and earned a standing ovation for his bold performance. John H. Uliz of Georgetown, 75, dies. he was among Floyd County’s first born children.
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Colonel Geary
Grand Rapids
John Hi. Uliz
Georgetown
Ile
Floyd County
Postellice Inspectors Target Obscene Literature in City Scheme
Postellice inspectors report at city meetings on banning second class matter and restricting what they term fash literature. They urge redaction of postage for such material and propose criminal investigation measures, along with rewards for arrests and increased local authority powers. The agenda includes lectures by Hon. Ndwarnk O Rourke, Rev S A Northrop, and a program on farm education and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woastuseray
Conmittes
Init Repent
EL Ei Icert
Oath Poomr
Uartsie
Cola
Wites Bush
Readee Cytelo
Jennie Shoervaad
J. W. Uursh
J. A. Mount
Ndwarnk O Rourke
Ealine
S.A. Northrop
Hon FA. Mount
Iron
TON Babcock
Cal. Thussellman
ML Lockhart
Wm. Spindler
Esterline
Wallace Circus Buys Indian Farm for Wintering Site
Reminisce on re tells how B F Wallace’s circus acquires 240 acre farm near Peru between the Wabash and Mississinnewa rivers for wintering. The purchase price is $24,000. The history recounts Chief Majendeh and the dramatic confrontation with Gabriel Godfrey during tribal council led by a younger, capable leader who drew two concealed knives. Godfrey’s kinship ties trace to Godfrey of Bouillon and French martial ancestors, linking to the era’s lore.
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B. EF. Wallace
Gabriel Godfrey
Peru
Wallace
Wabash
Mississinnewa
Godfrey
Majendeh
Francis Godfrey
Cabriel
Majenica
Crater
Flo
Sal
Iel Godfrey
Godfrey of
Bouillon
Farmers Alliance Meeting Sets City Inaugural Program
Saturday members of the Farmers Alliance held court in the circuit room with President J. Gavel presiding. They mapped plans for a December gathering in this city and distributed an agenda featuring welcomes by Mayor AL Zolli, speakers such as Prof Wool Tanter, and discussions on increasing profits and drainage for farmers.
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Farmers Alliance
Circuit Corve
Doyel
J. Gavel
AL Zolli
Wool Tanter
Phe Barner
Fh. Wolsheimer
B. OF
Sehnelker
Pitt
J. A. Mortat
Farmers Prairies
Cal Hueselinn
Samuel Mills
Woc. Latta
Indians Declare War With Apache Attacks Reported
Wirecox Ari Nov 64 The Apaches are on the warpath with several depredations. One man killed another wounded as Major William L Downing near thirty miles south of town reports the murder of one of his men by a war party. Fort Bowie telegram says Downing was shot from a bush but not fatally injured as Irwin and ten soldiers head to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirecox
Ari
William L. Downing
Fort Bowie
Downing
Irwin
Chirealura
Armen
A Dishonest Son Affects Field Firm in Brooklyn
Warrants issued for Edward M. Field and partners of Field Lindley Werehers Co alleging dishonest dealings and rehypothecation of securities. Reports say Field claimed profits and promised each partner $300 000 on Christmas while Cyrus W Field lies near death and arrests awaited.
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New York
Dec. J
Supreme Gridge Pratt
Brooklyn
Edward M. Field
Daniel A. Lindley
John FP. Wietchers
Ierman
Wietchers
Field
Cyrus W. Field
Lindley
Murderer Kills Brother in Boyleston Fray in 19th Century
A violent incident in Boyleston ends with Jesse Jacobs stabbing his brother Els worth Jacobs during a billiards dispute. Els worth dies after lingering injuries as the family endures the tragedy. Peru resident Jimimy Kaontz marks his hundredth birthday after service in the Civil War and World War I era.
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Caele Jimimy Kaontz
Peru
Ile
Thanksgiving weddings unite Limecooly and Murbacher couples
Thanksgiving ceremonies at the Bensman residence on Madison street joined Mary Limecooly and Louis Limecooly and later at St. John’s Lutheran church Joe Murbacher and Carrie Schaaf wed with Rev. Danecker officiating. The celebrations included dinners and grand receptions and the newlyweds left for Indianapolis and for the bride’s South Broadway home festivities.
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Wm. Bensman
Madison Street
Mary
Louis
Ieg. Sauer
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
South Calhoun Street
South Calhoun Street Grocer. Mr. and Mrs. Limecooly
Indianapolis
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Danecker
Joe Murbacher
Carrie Schaaf
Frederick Blecke
S. Kirchner
Schaaf
South Broadway
William Moellering
Lafayette Street
Rust
Kichner
Klaffey
Slagle
Stump
Miller
Hill
Conrad
Kimmel
Adams
Beaver
Wilson
Krago, Black
Ethel Hill
Etta Hill
Messrs. Korn
Lentz
King, Gray, Saeger
Maibacher
Theosophy Debate in Thanksgiving Sermon at Second Presbyterian
Rev. Dr. Moffat denounces Madam Blavatsky's theosophy as opposed to Christianity. He contrasts prayer, mercy, and the gospel with karmic doctrine and Neo Platonism, urging that Christianity shapes national moral and civic progress and the nation’s liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Dr. Moffat
Madam Blavatsky
Blavatsky
India
England
Scotland
Siam
United States
China
New England
Marriages At St. John's New Haven And Lakeside
Two nuptials reported. John Waltrick wed Matilda Middleton at St. John's Catholic Church New Haven with a reception at Maples. Elizabeth Burnett married B A Stiner at the bride’s Lakeside home with a grand reception and festivities continuing.
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John Waltrick
Matilda Middleton
New Haven
St. John’s Catholic Church
Matilda M. Middleton
Maples
Father Wiedean
Theodore Becker
Lizzie Mooney
Thomas Middleton
George Schlink
Jose
Joseph Schlink
William Schmither
Jali Sehdink
FL. Schlink
John Schlink
Fort Wayne
Brewer
George Harter
Stiner-Burnett
Burnett
Lake Avenue
Lakeside
Elizabeth
B. A. Stiner
Wedding at the Cathedral for Mr and Mrs Stiner
The contracting parties share many friends who joined in congratulations. The ceremony was performed at the Cathedral on Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Stiner will reside in Lakeside.
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Mrs. Stiner
Lakeside
Anti Harrison bloc forms in Indiana GOP meeting
Congressman J B White reports a fifty-strong Indiana GOP gathering opposed to Harrison renomination. Blaine lauded as likely national leader with McKinley Alger or Gresham as fallback. Anti-Harrison group plans to block renomination and seek opposing Indiana delegation. White says future meeting set at Fort Wayne.
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Eongressman
J. B. White
Indianapolis
Harrison
William Blakely
Evansville
T. H. Adams
Vincennes Commercial
State Central Committee
E. H. Tripp
North Vernon
W. E. Deacon
Shelbyville
John Orr
Columbus
George Patchell
Union City
James Black
Greenfield
George Allen
Terre Haute Express
Milton J. Ganginus
Kokomo
Charlies Landis
Delphi Journal
J. B. Kenner
Huntington
James B. White
Fort Wayne
N. W. Simons
Plymouth
White
Harrison J. Tichner
Blaine
Alger
McKinley
Gresham
Republican League
New York
National Committee
Washington
Indiana
Captain White
Sentixen
It Goes On Unexpectedly and Injures Christopher Trenge
A 22 year old man, Christopher Trenge, on his father's Leesburg road farm, received a gunshot wound to the left arm when a loaded gun shifted on a wagon and discharged. He had been gathering corn stalks and preparing for wildlife in the field. Dr. Greenawalt treated the severe arm injuries.
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Christopher Trenge
Leesburg
Young Tre
Tragedy Near Rail Line Aided By Hunters
A man named Dunkham was found near the tracks three miles east of town by a Wabash freight engineer. Three hunters revived him after he was nearly dead and brought him to the city on a caboose. he could only identify himself.
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Dunkham
Injured Carpenters At Pittsburg Shop
This morning HW G McDoyle a carpenter in the Pittsburg shops had his right hand badly mashed in machinery Amputation of several fingers may be necessary H Senkler a carpenter in the Pittsburg shop had the index finger of the right hand mangled and surgery was needed The member will probably be saved John Krudop a machinist in the Pittsburg shop had two fingers badly smashed this morning
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HW. G. McDoyle
Pittsburg
H. Senkler
John Krudop
Railroading Clash Sparks Bloody Fight in Spear Fish Canon
Burlington and Fremont and Elkhorn railways clashed over right of way in Spear Fish canon yesterday. About 100 men armed and ready. deputies and sheriff dispatched to restore peace as tensions rise after anticipated greater violence.
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Drapwoon
Burlington
Fremont
Elkhorn
Spear Fish
Atore
Court House News Roundup of Local Court Actions
Licenses issued for marriage to Seth Carrington and Ella Swarner. Appeals in the Clara Funk vs Charles Merrick case move from Cedar Creek to county courts. O’Brien and Woodward bound over for stealing shirts at Wonderland store. Wheeler fined five dollars for trespass. saloonkeeper Ernstine fined one dollar for Sabbath desecration. Jasper Amos deemed insane after razor attempt. commitment sought. Horse thief alert for Spencerville incident. Replevin case Johanna Koehlinger vs Frank Ofenloch goes to trial. jury rules for defendant. Dr J M Dinnen seeks recommittal of Valentine Doll to insane asylum. Insanity commission convicts Michael Meyers of Jackson township. recommends asylum admission. Struck jury drawn for White vs NY, StL & C, damages $111,893.10. hearing set Dec 15 with 200+ witnesses. Morris & Barrett for plaintiff, Bell & Morris for defendant.
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Seth Carrington
Ella Swarner
Clara Funk
Charles Merrick
Justice Schlatter
Cedar Creek Township
Pat O'Brien
Harry Woodward
Wonderland
Wilkinson
Charles Wheeler
Charles Ernstine
Bloomingdale
Jasper M. Amos
Drs. Metcalf
Buchman
Squires Hays
France
Fort Wayne
Spencerville
Johanna Koehlinger
Frank Ofenloch
James Robinson
Colerick & France
J. M. Dinnen
Valentine Doll
Richmond
Tancey and Wilkinson
Dinnen
W. J. Poe
Tom Wilkinson
Michael Meyers
Jackson Township
Insane Asylum
J. W. White
New York, St. Louis
Chicago
T. M. Andrews
Perry Township
August Blum
St. Joe
Fletcher Dougley
Eel River
Richard H. Erwin
Aboite Township
Matthias Fitch
Nathaniel Fitzsimmons
Peter Eggemann
City
Edward Harper
Fort Wayne Delegation Helps Institute Wabash Lodge
A Fort Wayne delegation from Trinity lodge No. 60 AOUW aided the establishment of Trinity lodge in Wabash with 33 charter members. The group, and guests from Fort Wayne and Columbia City, enjoyed a reception at Albert’s restaurant and faced a one hour wreck delay on the return trip near Fort Wayne before arriving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Workmen
Wabash
Trinity Lodge
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Meriden Club
Muncie
Supreme Court Examines McKinley Bill Constitutionality
The Supreme Court justices show a wary posture as counsel debate the McKinley bill. Chief Justice Fuller questions proof of sugar bounty payments and Gray probes the bounty clause being the sole unconstitutional element. Justice Bradley presses on tobacco rebate omission and the integrity of an enrolled law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bradley
Mr. Bliss
Chicago
Justice Bradley
Coal Famine Bites Northern Indiana Towns
The coal miners' strike grips northern Indiana causing distress. Towns along the Monon railroad report scarcity with some consumers burning corn cobs for fuel. Limited coal now fetches fabulous prices, harming manufacturers. Charles E. Crawley of Sullivan seeks the Democratic nomination for clerk of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vamaraiso
Ind
Monon
Charles E. Crawley
Sullivan
Supreme Court
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Arizona
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Hase
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Sidney Dillon
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Friskrortr
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Boyleston
Elsworth Jacobs
Bovleston
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Dioetor
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Louis Limecooly
Mary Bensman
Joe Maibacher
Carrie Schaal
Theosophy
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Wabash Railroad
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