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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1879
Page
2
The piece notes Republicans may back down to avoid forcing a special session. It praises a state senate bill funding surgical dissection and another punishing grave robbing, printed in full yesterday, now sent to the house with hope they become law.
ZacH Chandler wins unanimous Republican caucus nomination and appears certain to join the Michigan Senate. Stalwarts celebrate while veteran Chris Tiancy sells Lansing property for 11 000 after failing to fetch 4 000 for years. Rumors suggest Chandler benefits from strong party support.
The News prints a reader note from Senator Foster of this county containing harsh remarks about the SENTINEL. The paper counters that Foster’s Indianapolis performance does not inspire Allen county Democrats, noting he falls short of the statesman he believes himself to be.
A heated editorial opposes a pending Indiana legislature bill on criminal libel and blackmail. It warns the measure would threaten press freedom, favoring a stringent but fair law with truth as a defense and penalties for malice, while urging censorship offices as a last resort.
Senator Oglesby declined Berlin mission offer. Haiti announces another revolution. Zach Chandler doubts the GOP nominee next year will win. Judge Blodgett cleared of charges, judiciary praised. Maj. Reno inquiry results expect mixed verdicts on sobriety and judgment. The Indian ring defeats transfer of the Indian Bureau measure.
War department news from Zululand alarms Britain as reinforcements are sent and the African king proves stronger than expected. In Indiana, political debate swirls around grave robbing bills drafted by Gen. Harrison and Senator Sarnighausen, with amendments proposed to set penalties between one and ten years to preserve the bill’s aims.
A promotional claim extols Dr Price's Special Flavoring Extracts as the most valuable and effective flavoring for cakes pastries and ice cream across the United States, emphasizing its delicious and desirable results.
The Louisville Courier-Journal criticizes Senator Foster of Allen county while urging a probe into newspaper charges against him. The Indianapolis Journal accuses Democrats of partisan bias, and a proposed investigation resolution is withdrawn after a tie vote. Secretary Dale’s past alleged crimes fuel the clash as the senate balance of power favors opposition.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for severe coughs colds asthma bronchitis and lung ailments. It claims hundreds of cures and offers trial bottles at ten cents and regular bottles at one dollar through Meyer Bros Cols and Dreier Brows drug stores.
An 1800s style ad column promotes Ward's Cheap Crockery Store with silverware sets and china while a long health ad touts Gereems Augret Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver disorders. It urges readers to buy a ten cent sample bottle and promises relief after three doses.
An opinionated ad style notice touts Green's August Flower as a cure for liver complaints and dyspepsia. It claims personal knowledge, urges skepticism as prejudice, and asserts the remedy is sold nationwide with a 10 cent sample and three doses claimed to relieve symptoms.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Dreier and Bro.
In the Crance murder trial Judge Borden delivered the final charge after closing arguments by defense attorney W G Colerick and Proa Hench. The judge explained the presumption of innocence, burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt, and differences between criminal and civil standards, outlining homicide degrees and potential penalties. The jury retired at 5 pm amid excitement as deliberations began.
Mrs Lavina Burnham died at Huntington Monday at the advanced age of eighty years. She was the mother of Mrs J A Aveline.
An advertisement extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as healthful and free of detrimental substances and promotes Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as a prompt cure for coughs and colds. It also notes Mace Long's lecture tour starting Saturday in Michigan and recommends Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
A two story frame structure near Pearl and ing streets by the canal was set ablaze and is a total loss. Owned by Calvin P. Smith of New York City, the stock was uninsured. Mr. Burkholder reported about $8,000 in losses for machinery and stock, also uninsured. Much lumber on the lot was saved. A vegetable Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup ad appears among the details.
Ottawa Feb 14 The governor general urges vigorous prosecution of Canadian railways in parliament addressing concerns over transport standards. Embargo on cattle In Commons Lord George states American cattle slaughter ordered due to disease reports from US sources including a President Hayes letter. Canada spared due to no disease there. Liverpool report notes rapid strike resolution while sailors persist. Pleuro pneumonia spreads among cattle in North and East Yorkshire.
A Tribune dispatch reports pleuro pneum onia has appeared among Chicago cattle. The column also quotes a farmer praising Hop Bitters as a preventive measure, claiming it saved doctors’ bills and kept his family well during illness. See other column.
Cincinnati reports that Licking county commissioners are examining charges against Clerk 8.5 Wells for inflating cost bills. A bill of 800 dollars against the state allegedly contains a 300 dollar overcharge. The recurrence of such charges signals broader scrutiny of state expenditures.
A Fort Wayne drug firm offers free trial of Dr. Kisa's California Compound for indigestion liver complaint and related ailments. They claim universal effectiveness and promise a regular one dollar bottle if satisfied. Also advertised is a guaranteed skin salve priced at 25 cents per box sold by Dreier & Bro.
Retired physician claims a vegetable formula cures consumption, bronchitis, asthma, and nervous debility. He offers to mail the free recipe and directions in German French and English to any requester with a stamped envelope to W. W. Sherar 169 Powers Block Rochester NY, as a public relief effort.
In New York on February 18, cotton and rye flour remained unchanged while flour rules stayed quiet. Receipts totaled 16,000 barrels with 10,000 sold. 200,000 bushels of wheat receipts and 8,000 sold. No. 2 amber seller for February at 111. Corn receipts 75,000 bushels with 44c 44c. Oats 32,000 receipts and 24,000 sold at 32 41, for white. Pork at 104, beef steady, lard 68. Butter cheese whisky sugar unchanged. Eggs 17 2c. Petroleum unchanged.
The Haverly United Mastodon Minstrels received strong notices after debut, with forty performers in blackface presenting bone rattles, tambourines, clog dancing, and varied singing. The show included temperance burlesques and appearances by Clara Kellogg, delivering a lively bill with exuberant audience response.
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