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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1890

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Renegade Indians engage in hobbling and burning property

A Fort Yates and Fort Bennett surrender of Sitting Bull followers is reported as forces gather along the Cheyenne river. Indians burn McCormick ranch while cowboys confront Two Strike and Kicking Bear near the Bad Lands as troops, cowboys, and ranchers clash with border violence.

Cawox Ongrvense Rapid City Sitting Bull Fort Yates Fort Bennett Samuel Big Foot Cheyenne River Fort Meade Merriam Hamp M. H. Day Phimneys Battle Creek McCormick Kicking Bear Department

Gypsy Blythes Claim Flight to Blythe Fortune

English gypsy claimants to the $4,000,000 Blythe estate announce new evidence may topple the Williams claim and put them ahead of Florence the heiress. Judge Coffey ruled for Florence, but gypsy experts say forged birth records invalidate the Williams case. Florence currently draws $1,000 monthly while other claimants await their share of the estate’s large rental income.

San Francisco Thomas Blythe Williams Welch Florence Coffey Blythe Supreme Court Dr. Piper Chicago

Widow Stewart leaves millions to Garden City Cathedral

The will of Alexander T. Stewart’s widow bequeathed about 2 million dollars to Garden City Cathedral trustees. Contestants withdrew after private settlement. Ex Judge Hilton planned to leave 500000 and handed over 500000 in railroad bonds on April 10. The arrangement was to remain quiet but leaked.

New York Alexander T. Stewart Garden City Cathedral Hilton

The Wife Murderer Attacks Prisoner Over Stolen Papers

In Crawforpsville Indiana Rev W Pettit awaiting a life sentence for wife poisoning attacked a fellow prisoner at the jail yesterday morning. Pettit beat him severely before others could intervene as the theft of Pettit's papers prompted the assault. The motion for a new trial was argued yesterday afternoon with Judge Snyder taking it under advisement.

Crawforpsville Ind Rev. W. Pettit Pettit Snyder

Fortune and Inebriate Englishman In San Francisco

Richard Everett, a young Englishman from Wiltshire, is confined in a San Francisco inebriates home declared total wrecks by doctors after a drugged debauch. He allegedly has a fortune of 2.5 million dollars placed in trust due to his inability to manage property, with relatives to be contacted. The item also mentions the World's Fair proclamation signed by the President and the completion of Koch's lymph work in Berzin.

San Francisco Richard Everett

Woman Burned Alive in Christmas Fire Tragedy

A Christmas fire at Edward Penrose's residence killed his mother in law Mrs. Fitzsimmons of Brooklyn who was visiting for the holidays. A Christmas tree festooned with candles contributed to the blaze and her room caught fire trapping her inside. She was a widow of a Brooklyn merchant and mother to Edward H. Flood's contractor family.

Pamavenrnia Edward Penrose Mrs. Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Edward H. Flood Rochester Orchard Street John Diedrich Port Jervis Dee Erie Austin Tex Collins’ Dry Goods Lynches Wallaces Sharp & Sossmaans Sossmans Salooon J. R. Johnson & Cos Sossmans Confectionery Polk & Garrets N. J American Forrest Powder Company John R. Johnson Mahlon Sperry Viroqua Wis W. F. Lindemann Tremont House Newport Ark Kelly & Wells’ Lumber Joan Angues Sloan Maud West John Durgens

Battle with hostiles near Battle Creek sparks Cheyenne scouts clash

In South Dakota near Battle Creek a company of Cheyenne scouts repelled two hostile assaults totaling about eighty warriors. Casualties include two killed and several wounded among hostiles, with three Cheyenne scouts wounded one fatally. Reports cite Kicking Bear leading the second attack as tensions rise in the peace party split. Big Foot’s band reportedly escaped from General Carr’s command.

Camr Batrutt Ortex Battle Creek Kicking Bear Ravin Crry Qarr Big Foot

Mafia Branch Said to Exist in Detroit

Detroit reports a Mafia branch with eighteen to twenty members. Charles A. Moore of Detroit is retained to defend Italians accused of killing New Orleans Chief of Police Hennessy. A Detroit editor holds a Mafia signed letter demanding the word Dago be dropped from his paper.

Detroit Charles A. Moore Hennessy New Orleans

Mad Cats Haunt Warsaw After Rabid Outbreak

Warsaw Indiana reports a surge of cats deemed mad over ten days drawing bites from residents including expressman Jerry Kutler. All animals showing any symptom are shot to prevent further danger amid fears of rabies.

Warsaw Ind Jerry Kutler

Murderer Escapes Jail in Pennsylvania

John Wilson, awaiting trial for the murder of Harry Watehouse in September, escaped from jail last night in Bevneronti Pennsylvania and no trace of him is available. Isaac Murphy, celebrated jockey, lies seriously ill at his Lexincron home after a violent cold picked up while skating, doctors warn pneumonia could endanger his recovery.

Bevneronti John Wilson Harry Watehouse Duckey

Christmas Crimes and Christmas Night Deaths Across Towns

A 9 year old Canadian girl Tersa Van Neizer died after being assaulted in a New York village where her mother found her unconscious in a cellar. In Philadelphia a burglar James Walker was shot dead by a watchman during a break in. In Birmingham Alabama George Kelly and Jack Lynch were fatally stabbed after a loon dispute. In Prescott Ontario John M Stoop was jailed after admitting a killing and then slashed his throat in jail. In Boston Frank McGovern’s body was found in Bristol block ruins likely smothered. Joseph Gardello severely wounded Stephen Milnaro in a quarrel and was jailed.

Ricumeny N. Y Tersa van Neizer Philadelphia James Walker Thomas G. Kane Delaware Avenue Walker Binuineham Ala George Kelly Jack Lynch Westley John Jones McGovern Odd Joba Joseph Gardello Stephen Milnaro Gardello

Snow Storm Delays Rail Travel Across New England

In Concorp New Hampshire thirteen inches of snow halt travel as trains arrive late and lines clear. Paymouth Massachusetts reports twelve to fourteen inches with Montreal Boston express delayed nine hours. Boston suffers two and a half hour delays on the mail train and several derailments disrupt local service.

Concorp N. H Paymouth Mass Montreal Express Boston Boston and Albany Western Springfield Worcester New York Boston and Maine Lowell Somerville Arlington Branch North Cambridge

Fraudulent Divorces Exposed Near New York Rabbis Arrested

New York December 29 United Hebrew charities move to end the fraudulent divorce traffic among Russian and Polish Jews. Rabbi S M Sisskind, long a noted purveyor of such divorces for fees of 10 to 50 dollars, was arrested after noon and later bailed. Investigations reveal hundreds of divorces granted over ten years, many followed by remarriage, with bigamy accusations rising.

New York United Hebrew Charities S. M. Sisskind Sisskind

Belmont's Sale of Beloved Belmont Stock Opens in New York

The Belmont thoroughbred sale at the Nursery Farm near Babylon, L I, tops the year as the country’s largest ever, dissolving a powerhouse stable. Potomac sold for $25,000 to Michael Dwyer, Raceland $7,000 to Dwyer, Prince Royal $5,600 to Philp Dwyer, and St. Quarle $1,600 to W J Jennings.

New York Belmont Nursery Farm Babylon L. I Potomac Michael Dwyer Raceland Philp Dwyer Prince Royal St. Quarle W. 3. Jennings

Passengers Barred From Stopping at Nome Towne TX

Southern Pacific officials in San Antonio say Fort Bend county commissioners notified Houston about smallpox but railroad authorities were not warned. Passengers arriving yesterday report armed men forcing riders to stay aboard at Richmond Stafford Rosenburg and nearby stations while mails were delivered.

Nome Texas San Anronio Texas Southern Pacific Fort Bend County Houston Richmond Stafford Rosenburg

Wisconsin's Senator Leading Candidate in Wisconsin race

The Times reports Colonel Vilas as the leading candidate to succeed John Spooner as United States senator. The inquiry surveyed Wisconsin editorial boards on their choice for the open seat, with results published from Chicago.

Colonel Vilas Caicaco the Times Dermostatic Wisconsin United States John ©. Spooner

Democratic Editors Vote Tally from 1891 State Meeting

A Wisconsin Democratic editors tally from March 1891 lists Wm and FB Vilas with 89 votes, Gen. E 8, Bragg 6, scattering 3, ending the scene with a brief result summary from the convention.

Pires Out Vilas Gen. E Bragg Scattering

Fire on a Steamer in Chinese Waters Described

Reports from China detail the destruction of the steamer Shanghai near Woo Hoo in Nganke Ngan Hoei about fifty miles from Nanking. Over 200 people are reported dead or drowned as fire and panic overwhelmed passengers and crew, with European officers attempting to restrain the mob.

Loxspon China Woo Hoo Nganke Ngan Hoei Nanking Becama Shanghai London Shanghia

Irish honeymoon ends in suspected suicide tragedy

Seven weeks after marrying in Kimberly South Africa, miner McDowell and his bride traveled to Ireland. While visiting Bangor, the bride’s body was found by the roadside with poison nearby, sparking debate over suicide while police withhold details and the husband remains free.

Bearnat McDowell Cape Kimberly Griqualand West South Africa Ireland Bangor

Hulled in a Wreck Sad Death of Promising Bridegroom

In Las Vegas New Mexico a sixteen car ice train derailed after striking an open switch. General manager A K Jones of Las Vegas Ice Co died instantly. brakeman Merritt injured. The victim had planned marriage to a local woman. In Texas Paris a train wreck attempt damaged the northbound Trisco near Arthur after a man placed a tie on the track.

Las Vegas N. M Hot Springs A. K. Jones Merritt Nones Louisville Paris Tex Trisco Arthur

Leading Pacific Coast Mason Alexander G Abel Dies

Alexander G Abel a leading Mason of the Pacific coast died at his San Francisco residence. Born in New York in 1818 he came to California in 1847. He served as grand secretary of the Grand Lodge for 35 years and was grand commander of California Commandery No 1 Knights Templar for eight years. His funeral is set for Thursday.

San Francisco Alexander G. Abel Pacific Coast New York California Grand Lodge of Free Knights Templar

Counterfeiters' Den Found by U S Officers in Montana

United States officers uncovered a counterfeiters den near Gray Cliff on the Crow reservation. A deserted cabin contained silver dollar production gear. A man named Frank Fllis was arrested at the scene and remains silent.

Livingsaton Mont Montana United States Devon Gray Cliff Crow Reservation Frank Fllis Aud

Cleveland to Address Chicago Press Club Soon

Ex President Cleveland indicated to the club’s financial secretary he would arrange his affairs to accept the invitation and speak to the Chicago Press Club in late February or early March following Chauncey M. Depew’s inaugural lecture series.

Curraco Chauncey M. Depew Press Club of Chicago Cleveland

Extradition sought for Lancaster insurer cashie r

An official of the district attorney's office left for Washington to discuss with the state department the extradition of Eugene Piquit the Lancaster insurance company's defaulting cashier. Piquit who shipped 18000 dollars belonging to the company is in Genoa Switzerland after being captured there recently.

District Attorney’s Offics Washington State Department I Eugene Piquit Lancaster Insurance Company Piquit Genoa Switzerland

Explosion at Irving lard factory kills three

A boiler explosion at the Irving lard factory today killed three workers and badly wrecked the building. The incident occurred in Des Moines, destroying parts of the structure and sparking a major emergency response.

Livercoon Des Irving Lard

Senate Sits with Slow Start As Quorum Sought

The New York senate opened with seven teen members present, missing several until a quorum was reached around 11. Visitors filled the galleries, notably teachers from New York and Philadelphia. Frederick Dubois was presented as Idaho senator elect, while amendments to closure rules and the elections bill drew attention. The census committee planned early next week to consider apportionment with Minnesota Arkansas and New York benefitting from proposed increases.

Senate New York Philadelphia Long West Frederick Dubois Idaho Ar. Reagan Aldrich Hoar Wolcott Clear House Hale Senate Committee Hele Davis Minnesota Arkansas Reagan

Horrible Cutting Affray in Pennsylvania

News from Clinton and Beaver Falls Pennsylvania details a fatal knife attack after a fight between Edward Melvoy and James Grundy. Melvoy is near death, Campbell was injured while disarming Grundy, who fled amid the melee.

Beaver Falls Clinton Edward Melvoy James Grundy Melvoy Grundy Campbell Revel Stain New York Barron Stain Ali Sys Claires

Prisoners Escape Newport Jail Through Tunnel

Four inmates at Newport jail slipped away last night after tunneling under a wall. A brick door was breached and a wall section removed allowing the escape. Guard Turner slept drunkenly as the men fled. suspects focus on jailer Tanner. Local officials report other unrelated obituaries and notes from nearby towns.

Crxcinyatt Ohio Dev Newport Ierly King Tina Ehurga Charles Turner Nicvit Gerwa Barney Welsh

Desperate Flight Amid Pine Ridge Sioux Violence

Reports from Pine Ridge and Wounded Knee Creek describe heavy fighting, mass panic, and fleeing settlers as Big Foot and allied groups threaten an uprising. General Miles rushes to take command while Indian police skirmish with hostiles near the agency and schools.

Pine Ridge Big Foot Miles Bari Crry S. D Wounded Knee Creek Pine Ridge Agency Omaha Rushtown Washington D. F. Roger Indian Affairs Wallace White Clay Creek Red Cloud

Fire in London Causes Massive Destruction Across Central Quarters

A major blaze on Queen Victoria and Thames Streets in London spreads through warehouses and stores including Revillon Freezes and the Gulcher engineering works. Fourteen engines respond as high winds hinder containment. Salvation Army offices and other structures risk collapse amid crowds and ongoing efforts to control the fire. Damage is estimated around 1.5 million pounds with unknown casualties.

Loxspor Queen Vicortia Thames Gulcher Revillon Salvation Army Guoger

Face to Face With Notorious Bandit Jim Cummings

A letter from Independence, California, notes that a citizen visiting Dineo met the San Diego suspect Jim Cummings in person and reports a reward is offered. The writer fears retribution from the Cummings gang and withholds his name.

Ss. Dineo Cal Cosne Independence Ghie Lyecaya le Atrocta San Diego Jim Cummings Cummings

Almost to death Morrey survives 4th floor elevator fall

A. R. Morrey, an employee at McDonald Watt & Wilt Wholesale Grocery, fell from a freight elevator after the cable broke while ascending to the fourth floor. He survived with bruises and possible internal injury, walking to a carriage and being taken home to 382 South Lafayette Street.

A. R. Morrey McDonald, Watt & Wilt Morrey Dawn Morey Proegler South Lafayette Street

Evidence Against Kuhns Reviewed by Fostoria Editor

The Fostoria Daily Democrat editor Chas L Zahm summarizes the Kuhns murder case against Marvin Kuhns, detailing alibi doubts and sworn statements, train journeys, and witness testimony. He notes inconsistencies about departure times from Fostoria and where the crime occurred, stressing the need for an alibi if Kuhns wants to avoid conviction. The piece also lists weekly death notices from city undertakers, including Lulu Holyworth and Roy Swanders.

Marvin Kuhns Campeau Fostoria Chas. L. Zahm Kuhns Campan Prospect Columbus Delaware Campau Hocking Valley Railway Michigan Brown Fort Wayne Baltimore and Ohio West Coolumbus Cherubucco Indiana Hocking Valley Baltimore and Ohio Railway Audh Kubus Ttia Kubas Oliver Mahoney Washington Court House Campeau Bat Fergusons

Notable Deaths Include Several Young and Elderly

Carr ie Meyers aged 33 dies from kidney disease while Estella M Hor ton is reported at 7 years with marasmas Jana Murray 64 and Sophia Hock 23 die from anaemia in recent notices. ages and causes indicate a pattern of health related fatalities across diverse ages.

Carrie Meyers Estella M. Horton Marasmas Jana Murray Sophia Hock

Death of Mrs. Jane Murray at 141 West Berry Street

Mrs. Jane Murray widow of Kerr Murray died at home after long illness, aged 64. Born Jane Scott in Edinburgh, she married Kerr Murray and moved to the United States, living in Buffalo before settling here. Survived by a daughter married to A D Dressler. funeral Monday at 10 a.m. from her residence with Rev. Moffat and Rev. N. S. Smith officiating.

West Berry Street Jane Murray Kerr Murray Jane Scott Edinburg Scotland America Buffalo N. Y Murray A. D. Dressler William Scott Clinton Moffat Smith Columbus Ohio

Private Letter Describes Riverside California and Nearby Regions

Mrs. L. A. Newman recounts a summer visit to Riverside with Mr. Newman now living there. She details a Texas New Mexico and Arizona trip, praising Riverside's climate and scenery. She notes orange groves, year round berries, palm-lined streets, birds, mountain snow, and oranges selling at high prices per acre.

L. A. Newman Riverside Cal Newman Texas New Mexico Arizona Yuma United States Indiana

Summit City Lodge 36 AOUW elects officers for 1891

At a Thursday meeting of Summit City lodge 36 AOUW the officers for the year were elected including P M W J M Amoss M W W Holver stott foreman Chas W Haiber overseer and Julius Koch recorder They will be installed January 1 1891 The lodge projects a roll of over 200 by July 1 and each member carries a $2000 life policy plus a $5 weekly sickness benefit. the lodge is the largest in the state outside Evansville.

Summit City Lodge Hell No Calhoun Street J. M. Amoss M. W W. C. Berry J. W Jacob Racine A. P. Buchanan M. D T. H. McCormick Chas E. Heaton Grand Lodge Geo. R. Hench Order Evansville

Death of a Prominent Citizen of Lake Township

Jacob Nerhood aged 78 died Friday morning at his Lake township home from paralysis. A well known Lake township farmer born in Pennsylvania he resided in the county for thirty five years and leaves five children Matthias Nerhood Mrs James Kythall Mrs Henry Smith and the Misses Annie and Tillie Nerhood. The funeral was held Sunday at Lake Chapel at 11 o clock a m.

Lake Township Jacob Nerhood Nerhood Pennsylvania Matthias Nerhood James 'Kythall Henry Smith Annie Tillie Nerhood Lake Chapel

Mrs Herr Tombies Suffers Severe Injuries After Fall

Mrs Kerr mother of Mrs Riley Bryans of East Williams Street homes with her. she is in acute pain from a fall down stairs. The force was great and doctors fear for her due to her advanced age and frail condition.

Kerr Riley Bryans East Williams Street

Fire losses settled for Fort Wayne Street Hallway Co

Fire adjusters for the street railway insurers met Saturday at 12 30 to settle all losses from a destroyed barn totaling 11444 and some cents. A prominent eastern physician praised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a child's severe cold, citing personal experience and recommending its use. For sale by druggists.

Death of Mrs. Eda Hilgemann at 42 in Akron

Mrs. Eda Hilgemann wife of Ernst Hilgemann and employee of Geake stone contractors died after a long illness described as dropsy. Weighing 350 pounds with a waist measuring five and a half feet, she was 42 and left a husband with no children. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM from 24 Finton Street.

Eda Hilgemann Ernst Hilgemann J. J. Geake Peltier Finton Street

Exposition site talks focus on Taber tract choice

A stockholder urged selecting a site soon for the exposition. The Evane farm is out, with Paul Taber tract and Swiney park as viable options. Taber land could be leased for 500 dollars yearly and enlarged with Lakeside parcels. Swiney park offers easy terms. Evans reports pressure influencing landowners and questions the association’s voting.

Exposition Association Evane Paul Taber Swinney Park Taber Lakeside News Association Evans

Officers Named for Fort Wayne Lodges and Academy

At a Fort Wayne meeting, Fort Wayne lodge No. 14 elected Noble grand Edwin Holliater and other officers. Phoenix lodge No. 101 KE of P chose chancellor James M. Robinson and staff. Academy of Medicine elected President G W McQaskey and others. Installations planned for next Monday. attendance large. D Ramsey, Illinois legislator, weds for fun. a mock contract marriage with Miss Bessie Caldwell may be legally binding under an old court decision.

Court Street Fort Wayne Lodge Noble Edwin Holliater Herman Michaels Benjamin Lytle D. L. Harding T. J. Rodsabaugh R. O G. Renfrew William Beck O. G. Smith E. M. Powers Richard Hansen Cyrus J Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine G. W. McQaskey Carl Schilling K. K. Wheelock W. P. Wherry Ramsey Illinois East St. Louis Barnes Dan G. Ramsey Pennsylvania Barnea Bessie Caldwell Mr. Ramsey Miss Caldwell Justice of the Peace Richard Long Frank Millard

Christmas Subscriptions Sent to The Sentinel

A letter from Avacry Indiana dated December 27, 1890 requests Christmas gifts for the editor, offering a list of subscribers and asking the paper to send weekly copies to them. The signatory is Dares Corneskey.

Ind the Sentinel Tom Dares Corneskey

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