16 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1881
Page
1
Lawmakers after five weeks struggle with idle pace as they push through a mix of measures. The session features bills ranging from a statistical almanac to a Webster inbridge, with clerks kept busy by the ongoing work.
A speech praises Allen County as heavily populated with more schools and teachers than Marion County. A violent incident follows a dispute at a Willard residence, where a man is fatally struck with an ax, his son Willard showing remorse and fear of suicide. Insurance on the Ferguson engine and wreck losses are noted.
A Toledo river flood floods the depot and telegraph offices as ice jams break up two miles above the city. Ships drift away, Cherry Attest Bridge partially collapses, Pennsylvanian Bridge damaged, losses exceed 200000 dollars with vessels lost and property damages rising.
An effort to withdraw Gov. Foster from politics proposes making him president of a new trunk line, the New York, Chicago and St Louis railroad, at $25,000 yearly. It outlines routes via Youngstown Akron and Buffalo, with substantial stock and near term completion to Chicago and St Louis. General Gibson notes stockis fully subscribed and financing strong, aiming cars to Chicago by January and to St Louis by June 1882.
In Toledo the water level falls but ice remains in the gorge above the bridges. Officials expect the ice to break away slowly and predict further damage to the bridges if the Auglaise river sets in. The situation shows no major change beyond the easing water and ongoing block.
A fragmented note indicates General A D Streak contracted for an interstate venture with county involvement. The text is unclear but hints at a concession or concession fee and a dispute over financing. Further readable details remain sparse.
William J. Coughlin of Somerville recounts a 1876 lung illness with violent bleeding and coughs that left him weak and bedridden. After using Hall's Balsam for the lungs, his condition improved dramatically, his cough eased, and he regained strength to work.
A secret service detachment arrived to arrest James Rittenhouse on counterfeiting charges. The suspect, linked to the Nijss Rittenhouse alias, faced prior convictions and recent bonds changes. Other individuals, including William Jones and Howorth, are named as associated parties and countrymen drawn into the case. The report notes past charges and a February 14 event leading to the jail confrontation.
An early 20th century medical advertisement targets young men with claims of a permanent cure for sexual and nervous debility. It touts dramatic symptoms including weakness, dyspepsia, and sleeplessness, promising quick results and urging readers to seek the treatment through a listed provider.
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