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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1888

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Home Rule Meeting in Dublin Sanctioned by Ex Lord Mayor

An enthusiastic Dublin gathering under Ex-Lord Mayor Sullivan and Davitt Redmond Healey and Plimsoll backed Home Rule. Lord Ripon Morley urged restraint and warned against coercion while promising protections for Protestant Catholics amidst mounting Irish calls for self government. Meanwhile trials in London and other notes followed.

Cusum Leinster Hall Sullivan Davitt Redmond Healey Plimsoll Lord Ripon Moreley Ireland England Morley London Thomas Qallans Michael Harkins Mapleson Loxpox John L. Sullivan Barnard Jem Smith Fleming Fleet Smith Birmingham Coventry Edgbaston Scotland

Sent up inpranapouis conspirators face prison terms

Inpranapois federal court Judge Woods overruled motions for a new trial for Coy and Bernhamer, convicted tally sheet conspirators. Coy gets eighteen months in prison and a $100 fine. Bernhamer receives one year and a $1000 fine. They are remanded to county jail pending appeal to Judge Gresham. Proceedings yesterday report juror influence claims and juror discussions affecting verdict.

Inpranapouis Ind Woods Coy Bernhamer Gresham Inpranapolis John J. Cooper Carboner Messick Foreman Davis Ormomnatt Ohio United States Benjamin E. Hopkins Fidelity Bank Jackson Burnett J. E. Bruce Henry Hooper Messrs Bateman Harper Curonco Indianapolis Chicago

Indignant Canada protests settlement over fisheries terms

Ottawa reports a telegraphed settlement of fisheries issues seen as unfavorable to Canada sparks a national storm. Opposition presses denounce the deal as sacrificing Canadian interests for imperial aims and Chamberlain’s motives, arguing Canada must negotiate its own treaties.

Ottawa Ont Canada Dominion Chamberlain United States

Fire destroys Britton mill after oil fuel fails

Nine months after Britton iron and steel switched to petroleum, a clogged feed pipe caused a steam valve to discharge oil into the furnace. The oil ignited, bursting into flames that destroyed the mill within an hour. About 200 workers fled, with losses estimated at 50,000 dollars and insurance of 45,000 dollars.

Olevellann, O Britton Iron and Steel Company

Lion Attack on Photograph Stuns Dublin Audience

Lonpor February 4 report details M'lle Senide placing her head in a lion's mouth for a photo at Dublin. A flash spooked the beast, jaws closed, and the animal dragged her, then tore and clawed her chest and arm. Attendants and guards fought the lion, freeing the dancer, who survived but suffered severe injuries.

M’lle Senide

Tariff Reform Banquet Highlights Congressional Debate

Baxumimogs Feb 3. Merchants Manufacturing association banquet drew over 200 guests including Senators Butler Gray Vance Daniel Wilson and Treasury officials. Ben Butterworth urged tariff revision by friends, arguing protection made the US a great manufacturing nation while advocating free trade with Canada for market access.

Baxumimogs Merchants’ Manufacturing Association Butler South Carolinia Gray Delaware Vance North Carolina Daniel Virginia Wilson Maryland Treasury W. Trenholm Hugh 8. Thompson Congress John W. Daniel Treasury Thompson South Carolinas Ben Butterworth Canada America South Trenholm Samuel Dibble Z. B. Vance W. O. P. Breckinridge Chas. E. Hooker Buttterworth

Third Party Prohibition Aims to Defeat Republicans

New York World interview with General Neal Dow, father of temperance, outlines third party strategy for 1884 campaign. Dow says focus on New York and Ohio, will stump in Western New York Maine, backs General Fiske as probable standard bearer, though not sure he will run. Prohibition will stress Republican liquor ties to sway voters nationwide. Dow, who supported Blaine in 1884, now opposes him, arguing prohibition cannot win within the Republican era.

New York Maine Fiske New Jersey Blaine Republican Party

Rusk boom in Wisconsin faces Blaine delegates clash

Ashland reports the Wisconsin Rusk presidential effort shields by Sherman supporters to block Blaine delegates. A Milwaukee citizen communications with Roscoe Conkling yields a letter urging patience, denying newspapers reports, and urging vigor for the party despite recent losses and wartime wisdom.

Ashland Wis Milwaukee Ashland Daily News Rusk Sherman Wisconsin Blaine Chicago Taylor Hudson Roscoe Conkling Jerry Charles Weiler Senator Conkling

Cora Lee Goes to Omaha After Acquittal

Cora Lee, recently acquitted in Springfield Mo of conspiracy in Mrs. Graham murder, travels toward Council Bluffs then Omaha. In Kansas City she asks to be recognized as Mrs. Cora Graham and pleads for rest, saying she plans to start anew away from interviews and public scrutiny.

Kansas Crry Cora Lee Springfield Council Bluffs Omaha

Buffalo Scorched as Barnes Hengerer Co. Fire Destroys Store

In Buffalo at Barnes Hengerer Co on Main Street a massive five story dry goods building was consumed by fire within minutes of noon. The loss totals about 750000 with many escape scenes as workers were rescued from upper floors. Nearby stores suffered heavy water damage but avoided total loss. two employees missing were later counted.

Borrano, N Barnes, Hengerer & Co Main Street Main Pearl Street Burrato N. Y Barnes, Mengerer Co Swan Glennysons & Co

Old Kentucky Governor Pursues Long-Delayed Senate Pay

Washington reports ex Governor Merriwether of Kentucky visiting the Capitol to press a $1,500 claim for salary balance as New Mexico governor and territory disbursing officer. At 89 he is in needy circumstances after a long, unresolved claim with a faded Rip Van Winkle likeness noted.

Washington, D. C Capitol Merriwether Kentucky Henry Clay United States Senate Territory New Mexico Washington Court of Claims Congress Committee On House Senate Rip van Winkle Caruth Louisville Biue Sam

Miraculous return to life of Miss Crawford in Exxwakt

In Exxwakt Indiana Miss Crawford, a country resident, was thought dead after pneumonia. While in her father s arms she said she was dying and the family prepared her for burial. After hours she revived, describing a black pit before consciousness returned. The town celebrates her recovery and gratitude runs high.

Exxwakt Ind Miss Crawford Here

Sudden Death Follows Dr Rhoads Widow in Nevada Missouri

Mrs. Rhoads died January 16 in Nevada Missouri after a sudden illness. Her husband Dr J M Rhoads, a former hotel operator and dentist, accompanied the body to Upper Sandusky Ohio for burial. He died soon after, at Mrs C Y Piersons home, grieving over her death. He had practiced dentistry and invested in real estate, with a recent move to Nevada Missouri where his residence was unfinished.

Nevada Fort Wayne Rhoads Wooster Galion Carey Wichita Kansas Denver Col

Ingersoll Refuses Pamphlet Converting Crusade

The public figure Robert G. Ingersoll rejects a pamphlet titled Sure Care for Atheists as full of errors. He notes a single reading proves its vanity driven aim. Visitors from Salvation Army seek to convert him, often thwarted by the office boy who knows such figures.

Ingersoll Ingercoll Salvation Army Bonnet

Democratic power struggle over state chair position

Discussion grows in democratic circles about who will succeed Hon. James H. Rice as state central committee chair. Col Rice says health prevents him from serving. Hon. 8. P. Sheerin says he would consider the post if time and finances allowed, but he cannot take the job due to commitments to other clients.

The New Grand Jury Impaneled in William G Douglas Case

The following grand jurors were named in William G Douglas city note John Shaffer Madison township Frederick Meads Jackson township Mathias Hellopeter Cedar Creek township Henry Applegate Maumee township Patrick Horn Perry township After diphtheria scarlet fever or pneumonia Hood s Sarsaparilla will give strength to the system and expel all poison from the blood

Wm. G. Douglas City John Shaffer Madison Township Frederick Meads Jackson Township Mathias Hellopeter Cedar Creek Henry Applegate Maumee Township Patrick Horn Perry Township Hood

Ex-Lord Mayor Sullivan Freed in Dublin Prisoner Release

The Irish Patriot reports Lonpox February 1 that ex Lord mayor Sullivan of Dublin was released from Tullamore prison after two months confinement. A large crowd greeted him with en thusiasm and cheers. Military and political notes follow from Istanbul Apia and Berbera reporting Russian raids prepared on Bulgaria and a Somali attack on an English officer andBerbera natives. The convict Cox sentenced to one month for October speech incitement.

Lonpox Sullivan Dublin Tullamore Coxstantinople Bulgaria Apen Berbera Dusrin Dusrin, Feb., 1.—Cox

Anglo American scheme eyed by millionaires for Barrow docks

Reports from Wasninayox describe a proposed vast Anglo American venture led by prominent financiers including the Duke of Devonshire and the Rothschilds. The plan envisions granaries cheese and butter factories near rail routes into Chicago, shipping produce to New York, then to Barrow-in-Furness for docking and distribution throughout Britain. Abattoirs hides and margarine factories would be built at Barrow with warehousing and retail stores to remove middlemen. Capital runs into many millions with agents already in the United States awaiting spring operation.

Wasninayox Little Wizard of Wall Street Rothchilds Duke of Devonshire Duke of Weatminster Chicago Baltimore and Ohio New York Staten Island United States Barrow-in-Furness Furness Railway Barrow Great Britain

Turpie Seat Question Sparks Indiana Senate Talk

In Indianapolis February 1 the upcoming February 17 ruling on Senator Turpie’s seat has Republican officials debating how to choose a successor if vacancy occurs. Governor Gray asserts Turpie’s oath stands and he would appoint if unseated, noting Turpie’s broad legislative support and serving term prospects.

Sianapolis Turpie Senate Gray

Voorhees Seeks Postmaster Aid in Democratic Shift

Wasuineron February 1 article notes Senator Voorhees escorting a constituent to the post office department to press for a subordinate appointment. The postmaster general, after asking about politics, hinted at replacing a Republican with the applicant’s Democrat ally. Voorhees calls Dickinson the first Democratic cabinet officer he has met in this administration.

Voorhees Dickinson

Adopted daughter of Prindle to be adjudged insane

Kansas Orry Feb 1. Anthusa Weller, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs I B Prindle of 2433 Penn St, grew frantic after attending Sam Jones revivals. Judge McDonald, a friend of the family, escorted her to Independence to seek asylum. She soon raved and her family bound her to a chair to restrain harm.

Kansas Orry Anthusa Weller I. B. Prindle Penn Street Sam Jones Independence McDonald State Asylum For Georgia

Sad loss for westbound Wabash passenger from Reading Mich

William Baer of Reading Mich returned from San Diego Cal with his young daughter who fell ill on the trip died in Arizona. He buried her in a western town before continuing home. The scene at the depot reflected a broken heart as he faced the journey back. The Indianapolis grand jury finished three days of sessions with nineteen true bills among thirty one cases. Joseph Earhardt indicted for money order forgery. William Wilkins indicted for passing counterfeit money. Joshua K Harlin indicted for manufacturing and passing spurious coin. George La Duke indicted for sending obscene matter through the mails. La Duke and Harlin out on bond. Trustee Jones plans to build two new Jackson township school houses this spring.

Wabash William Baer Reading Mich San Diego Cal Golden State Arizona Indianapolis Joseph Earhardt Wn. Wilkins Joshua K. Harlin George la Duke la Duke Harlin Tirrrin Charles Fencannon Charlie St. Louis L. W. Brock Jim Burrows Texarkana Brock Genoe Jim Rube Burrows Newark Ohio Griffith Owens Columnus, CO Pugh Granville Montgomerys Steube Watchman Montgomery Chas

Various 19th Century Briefs From Across the Nation

A sweeping collection of brief reports from February 1 to February 4 chronicles wage cuts at Cambridge iron works Johnston panic in a church at Marietta a prominent actor McFarland found dead a court appearance for Mrs Rawson and son in Ohio notes on Blinky Morgan awaiting execution burglaries arson and assaults across multiple states a Dempsey McCaffrey boxing result and a Texarkana train robbery confession with other crime and disaster items from Detroit Leavenworth and Canton to New York and beyond including factory explosions and twins linked injuries and a historic land claim near Canal Street in New York City.

Preissuna Oambridge Iron Company Johnston Departmenta Wie Suetoyvinne, Inc M. E Mariette Here Moses Henry Minneapolis Minn Wm. McFarlen McFarland Macready Booth Adams Edwin Forrest Oxnlvane Rawson William Ralph Lee Clifford Young Lee Columsus Ohio Blinky” Morgan Halligan Detroit William Law Bedford Law Leavenworthh Kan Webbers New York Heira Canton Troy N. Y Troy Steel and Iron Co

Local items reflect county affairs and court actions

Clinton county reports a 53 pound turkey victory while licensing marriages for Jesse H. Young and Laura G. Smith. Foreclosure suit seeks 500 from Lemuel C. Paine against John Gieno et al. Various court appeals, railroad rulings, and local notices follow including a Cedar Creek battle reference, temperance pledges, and municipal incidents across towns like Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Port land.

Clinton County Jesse H. Young Laura G. Smith

Ten Fort Wayne plants show big manufacturing payrolls

Suntream reporter learns Fort Wayne’s factories employ about 2,380 men with a monthly payroll near 300 thousand dollars. Estimates for railroads, including train crews, push total city earnings higher, with payoffs totaling around 188,900 dollars for named shops.

Fort Wayne Pittsary Road

Fort Wayne Scribe Deemed Excellent Short Hand Writer

The Decatur Democrat notes Thomas Logan of Fort Wayne took down testimony in shorthand during the Beberstine Egley trial this week and praises his skill as an excellent shorthand writer.

Decatur Democrat Thomas Logan Fort Wayne Beberstine Egley

Middleton seeks work as maid. scandal and accusations unfold

Miss Middleton, seeking domestic work in the city, accuses Engineer Jack Denaby of the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne road of promising marriage and ruin. Denaby is jailed on $500 bond after a rape charge by Justice Senne. Middleton also linked to a seduction suit against Henry McIntosh. The case highlights a troubled family involved in a wider scandal.

Middleton Oaks Eit Bo Shopman Calhoun Lewis Douglas Avenue Miss Middleton Jack Denaby Pittsburg Fort Wayne Denaby Trough Tre Shopenam Shopmans Sheridan John Murphy Mabord Murphy Stony Island Denahy Henry McIntosh

Railroad letters set plan for Indiana extension in 1888

An 1886 letter describes a new railroad group seeking Fort Wayne admission. The firm lists officers E. R. as president and L. M. Schwan as secretary treasurer. Naskell from Findlay and John K. Brice of Lima as chief engineer. They request help from business leaders to connect Youngstown line into Indiana, with a proposed extension into Fortune via Clover Leaf at Putnam county Ohio, aiming to meet representatives and establish city ties.

Fort Wayne E. R Broad Street L. M. Schwan Wall Street W. A. Armstrong Aasiat Oni OL Haakil Naskell Findlay Ohio John K. Brice Gineer Lima Tez Suxoroma THE Sentinel N. Y Youngstown Indiana Decatur Hancock Putnam Counties Putman O. N. Haseens N.Y

Indianapolis Sentinel Passed to Joint Stock Company

Wednesday the Indianapolis Sentinel, once an organ of Indiana democracy, was sold to a joint stock firm with a $76,000 capital. Incorporators include W. J. Craig, E. A. Hackett, 8. E. Moras, and others from Indianapolis and Chicago. Directors are Wm. Hugh Dougherty, W. J. Craig, E. A. Hackett, 8. E. Moras. Officers: W. J. Craig president, 8. E. Moras vice president, E. A. Hackett treasurer and secretary. Craig will retire to railroading. Moras and Hackett assume full control. Moras formerly editor at Tam Summmman and Chicago Times.

Indianapolis Sentinel Democracy of Indiana PO 3 Ee R. Alg Sentinel John O. Shoemaker W. J Indianapolis E. A. K. Hackett E. Morss Chicago Gores W Long City Hugh

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