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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1889
Page
1
A fire alarm and panic at the Main Street opera house in Johnstown Pa ends in ten deaths and many injuries as crowded exits fail. Eyewitnesses report a boy shouting fire and a crush at a narrow doorway with stairway chaos as crowding persists. The tragedy follows a double murder found nearby in Colorado.
Arrangements for the lying in state of the late Confederate presidents drew crowds from New Orleans and surrounding states. Delegations from Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Arkansas attended. bishops led the rites as Mrs. Jefferson Davis and her daughter watched from carriages. The ceremony drew the largest Southern procession yet seen.
A man and a woman are found murdered in a deserted cabin on an abandoned ranch near Coozimer Kansas. Police investigate the double death as a cold blood tragedy with few clues and no immediate suspects. Local residents report an eerie quiet surrounding the site and the investigation continues.
Hetzna Mont Dec 11 report warns republican senators may arrest a democratic senator with the sergeant at arms to break the deadlock. Democrats say without oath the senate and officers lack control, risking clashes. Democratic House to appoint committees tomorrow then rush bills to a second reading.
A copper pot containing 6000 dollars in gold dust, buried by Henry Hopkins in 1846 after a California trip, was unearthed by A R and P E Torey of Charleston, DC in Pearsuth, Nebraska. Hopkins was attacked by thieves at Plattsmouth and later disappeared presumed murdered. his brother searched in 1866. The Toreys found a letter about the burial among their mother's effects and arrived in Plattsmouth two weeks ago.
A man calling himself Thomas Souter from Blairgowen Scotland turned himself in at the Portuano city jail claiming to be an embezzler from Scotland. He ran to the United States by fear of exposure, spent time in San Francisco, and arrived in Portuano with his funds exhausted. He believes no warrant exists, and awaits possible extradition while awaiting a comfortable jail cell. he is about forty years old.
General Superintendent J H Wilson and Trainmaster J M Cummins die in a wreck on the Ohio Indiana and Western railroad near Covington Indiana. The engine and pay car wrecked with both officials aboard reported killed along with possible injuries to others. A separate report from Oakdale Illinois cites four dead and multiple injuries on the Eastern Illinois line, later stating only two aboard injured.
Chicago December verdict in the Cronin case finds Coughlin Burke and O Sullivan guilty with life imprisonment Beggs acquitted and Kunze given three years. The four convicted defendents seek a new trial as judge fixes January 13 for argument. A nearby judge warns against a second death penalty trial.
A dispute over a small debt led John Gallagher and G H Ward to settle it in a prize fight near Barre, Montana. The brutal 105 round bout left Gallagher dead last evening and Ward shortly after. only a few witnesses observed the match.
Fires in Valparaiso New York and New York City caused heavy losses. At 66 Eldridge Street a five story building housed a candy store a tailor shop and a synagogue. three tailors narrowly escaped death and Harris Ellis was badly burned possibly dying. A seven story piano factory owned by Jacob Brothers suffered major stock and building losses. In Vaurariso Indiana a Standard Oil warehouse burned to total destruction with origin undetermined.
In San Francisco on a Sunday afternoon Billy Murphy the Australian featherweight champion his brother and reporter William Daily were duck hunting when a passing boat containing Joe Acton the wrestler opened fire. Acton says no hit intention while Murphy fired a Henry rifle but was blocked. Murphy's head wound is not considered dangerous and Daily is unharmed.
Norman A. Humphrey, about fifty, a New England Insurance special agent, died suddenly in Chicago last night while visiting. He formerly ran a tin business in this city and was a guest at the Aldine hotel a week ago. Colonel Humphrey, proprietor of the Aldine, is to attend the funeral. Cause of death unknown. Kemp's Balsam advertised for throat and lung cures.
The Georgia preacher spoke at Berry Street M E Church, the Masonic Temple and the First Presbyterian Church. He drew massive crowds, delved into doubts about faith, urged action over belief, and praised plain gospel truth in his practical, witty style. He left for New Castle, Pa., after closing services.
In Little Rocks Arkansas on December 17 four robbers were lynched by a local vigilance committee in Maumelle township after Henry Wright was attacked at Fletcher's store. Wright survived to describe his attackers before dying. The event follows a bold express office robbery in San Antonio Texas where $7,000 was stolen and a clerk was struck. Also reported a Grand Rapids railroad clerk’s accounts were found short by $2,200 after a trip to Canada.
Monroeville hosts a long noted teachers institute at the high school with twelve of fourteen present. Emma Peckham elected secretary. Papers on School Government and Primary Work in District Schools given. Peters discusses new school books faults and astronomy lesson using a Lunar Tellurian. Munger closes with Zoology insights and the session adjourns.
The Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting last Tuesday afternoon at the Aldine hotel offices. Officers reported assets increased nearly 50000 since moving to Fort Wayne in April. The old board was reelected. D N Foster became president J C Peters vice president Charles McCulloch treasurer P A Randall secretary with C W Edwards as assistant secretary. Present were W J Breed Harry P Piper H H Lippleman Howard Ferris Ed Williams of Cincinnati and J C Richardson of Lockland Ohio.
Frederick Newburg a large African descent man was arraigned before Mayor Harding on larceny. It is alleged he stole from a foreigner named Theater two piles of pantaloons depleting Theater wardrobe. Newburg pleaded not guilty and was bound over in 300 dollars or remanded to a cell.
Ex superintendent W W Worthington sues the White Water Valley Railroad in Richmond Indiana claiming 87000 for services from 1878 to 1889 while managing both the Fort Wayne routes. Attorneys Morris Barrett and Worden Morris filed the complaint seeking 37000 with interest and note of prior salary disputes.
Fort Wayne contributions total 2133.90 with other townships adding 174.80 30.60 98.25 116.25 95.25 99.40 107.60 68.95 131.95 89.20 148.05 118.85 89.20 49.50. Mo ndrovile and Maumee report none. Remaining townships Perry Scipio Adams to report. total may reach about 4500. Bowen & Merril prepares four duplicate reports for filing.
The Tacoma Globe notes C. P. Ferry known as The Duke of Tacoma will travel around the world visiting Governor Ferry in Olympia, Paris, and his daughters in Switzerland. He arrived in the city Sunday, stayed with his mother at Washington and Ewing, and greeted relatives.
The following deaths have been reported at the undertakers for the week ending December 14. John Majors 38 insanity. Frank Weismantle 46 Brights disease. Nellie W Cairns 17 months brain fever. Wilhelmina Auer 15 brain Lena Schnurr 6 consumption. August F Siemon 68 old age. Ernest Scheimann 57 consumption. John Greener 1 day exhaustion. BRAKEMAN KRUCH HERT.
Sunday afternoon August Kruch a brakeman on the Fort Wayne road and resident at 27 Baker Street fell beneath a moving train at Bucyrus Ohio. The incident left him severely injured and in grave danger as he was dragged under the railcar.
Ernst Scheiman, 57, a German-born resident of 338 Broadway, died suddenly last Wednesday at 8:30 from hemorrhage of the lungs due to heart trouble. He had planned a quiet morning. his wife and children were nearby as he collapsed. He leaves a widow and six children William Ernst D Charles Mrs Henry Franke Mrs Charles Franke and Mrs George Braitinger.
Florence C. Ross obtained a divorce from Dr. George A. Ross in the circuit court on November 1. The decree granted custody of their son Harvey Albert and alimony of $1,000. Judge John Morris drew the complaint alleging incompatibility of temper. A. A. Purman represented the defendant.
The Caledonian society elected officers last night led by Hon J B White as president and Captain Allan H Dougall as senior vice president. Other posts went to David McKay treasurer to William Lawson secretary, Thomas Sinclair marshal, Francis Burgess and James Gillie as trustees. Hogmanay plans were announced and a Lafayette postmaster appointment was anticipated.
Samuel L. Brokaw a baggage man on the Grand Rapids route between this city and Richmond was arrested Thursday afternoon by U S Deputy Marshal Rob ert Hanna on the charge of robbing the United States mails. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Elmer Leonard and bound over in 300. He posted bond with Conductor J W Parry as surety. Mail pouches with contents were found missing along the Richmond division and several were recovered in a creek. Brokaw who has a long railroad service and good reputation lives at 105 Gay Street.
Rev. S. A. Northrop foils a late night belling by farmer boys by moving the newly married couple Miss Ogden and Mr. Morton Philley to a relative's home. The quartet then spends the evening there as the pranksters disperse unable to locate the couple. The wedding was held four miles south at the bride’s home and details appear in today’s paper.
Deputy Township Trustee Frank Randall prepared a Wayne township welfare report for the state board of charities listing 317 total cases with 185 families 132 single persons 149 widows and 324 children under fourteen. The document notes fewer dependents on the county than a year ago.
William Alderman born Bridgeport New Jersey September 28 1811 died Allen County Indiana December 3 1889 aged 78 years 2 months 5 days. He moved from Brookville to Allen County in 1852 settled on a farm March 2 and remained there. He married Mary Herrick August 28 1836 and after her death married Mary Jane Swann December 28 1843. They had six children two sons four daughters. five are living. He joined Evangelical Lutheran church Barnett congregation under Rev E W Erick and remained in full communion until death. He was a faithful citizen and Christian described as a nobleman.
Within a month the Knights of Labor will launch a boycott against the sugar trust. They will identify refineries and brands, inform retail grocers which sugars are trust products, and threaten to stop buying those brands. They expect quo warranto actions in multiple states to revoke the trust’s charters.
Ad claims Swayne’s Ointment cures moist itchy piles by stopping itching and bleeding, healing ulcers, and removing tumors. Distributed by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia, available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents.
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