Nominations To Senate And World Fair Debate Continue
The president sent to the senate nominations for pension agent in Milwaukee and land office posts while House and Senate debates on the world’s fair proceed. Discussions cover site selection, time allotments for New York Chicago St Louis and Washington, and opposition from southern Democrats over a 15 million dollar government appropriation.
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Washieron
Senate
Levi E. Pond
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Fred Babcock
Iowa
Des Moines
Chandler
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Oklahoma
Blair
Wasainetox
Ermine Thebault
Silcott
Bilcott
Wasuixetos
Mills
Texas
Kilgore
Candler
Mr. Flower
Messrs. Moore
New Hampshire
Covert
Cummings
Tracy
Quinn
Heit
Florida Association
Call
Pasco
Saunder
Florida
Mississippi
Cull
Chendler
J. A. Wingfield
Virginia
T. W. Winston
A. F. Price
North Dakota
Kelly
Reyburn
Pennsylvania
Chauncey DePew
Rell
Candier
Massachusetts
McClellan
Fort Wayne
Treasury
Beck
Finance Committee
United States
H. W. Andrews
Ohio
Hankow
Grave robbers caught desecrating graves. one killed
A midnight raid in New Albany's northern cemetery ended when one of the three Louisville physicians and a male helper were killed during a grave robbery attempt. Three other suspects were arrested while a fourth fled. a boy named Peebles led officers to the scene. The coroner will hold an inquest to identify the deceased and determine details of the case.
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Louisvioine
New Albany
Louisville
J. T. Blackburn
W. E. Grant
Thomas Johnson
Edward Pearce
Peebles
Johnson
Chicago Papers Laud World’s Fair Choice
In Cavaca Illinois on February 25 readers see Chicago hailed by the Inter Ocean the Tribune and the Times for awarding the Columbian Exposition to Chicago. They praise practical resolve over noise and mark American popular support as decisive.
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Cavaco
The
Inter- Ocean
Chicago
America
Interior
the Tribune
House
the Times
Congress
Republic
Prohibition Convention Shapes Indiana Ticket and Platform
The Indiana Prohibition state nominating convention in Ixpiasaratis drew 500 to 600 delegates with notable figures like Mrs. Helen Gougar present. The ticket named includes Augustus Bradley, Abraham Huntsinger, Jonathan H.E. Brauser, L. M. Crist, and J. L. Haines, with a broad platform calling for national and state prohibition and reforms on taxation, labor, education, and arbitration.
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Ixpiasaratis
Indiana
Helen Gougar
Ballard
United States
J. W. Seaman
Fort Wayne
Augustus Bradley
Floyd County
Abraham Huntsinger
St. Joseph
Jonathan HE. Brauser
Hendricks
L. M. Crist
Boone
J. L. Haines
Jay
Supreme Court
J. North
Kosciusko
Charles L. Jessup
Waerens
Warerens
Aea
Wuerras
National Protective Association of Liquor Dealers
Republican
Democratic
Prohibition Party
Tilden heirs offered building public library with estate settlement
Negotiations open between executors and heirs over the Samuel J. Tilden will contest. The estate is now reported near 15 million dollars, and the executors propose dedicating 4 million to a public library to satisfy the founder's wishes, potentially ending court battles.
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New York
Samuel J. Tilden
Supreme Court
Horrific Cape May Express Fireman Falls to Death
A Cape May express fireman named Frank Brooks, a resident of Cape May City New Jersey, fell from the locomotive as the train passed Woodbury February 21. His head was severed by the wheels in the accident this morning.
Baby born with turtle and catfish-like features shocks city
A baby born last week in this city resembled both a snapping turtle and a catfish in appearance. Weighing about seven pounds, the infant lacks arms and legs while displaying a partially formed mouth, holes near the nose, closed ears, and fin-like projections along the torso.
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Hextos
Storms and Losses Mark German Election News
A cable report from San Francisco dated February 22 details the German storm news and election results. It notes 690 deaths from the Chinese coast disaster, 300 boats lost near Toukomo and Chosie Asseie, and funerals for about 600 fishermen. Reichstag results list conservatives, national liberals, ultramontanes, and others with 104 reballots needed. official returns await days.
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San Francisco
Toukomo
Chosie Asseie
Bertie
Reichstag
Unknown tramp meets death on Nickel Plate bridge
A penniless unidentified tramp wedged on a 150 foot high bridge over Walnut Creek near Swanton as the west bound Nickel Plate locomotive approached at forty mph. The engineer refused to stop or reverse, sacrificing the man to save the train and its one hundred passengers. The body was later recovered from the water.
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Ene
Walnut Creek
Swanton
Jones Twins Die Hours Apart in Buffalo Exhibition
The Jones twins born to Mrs. Henry Jones near Groomsville Tipton county who were on display in Buffalo New York died within hours of each other. One twin died Wednesday night the other Thursday morning. Burial set for New London cemetery.
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Tipton County
Buffalo
Roxono
Ind
Jones
Henry Jones
Groomsville
N. Y
New London Cemetery
Montana Legislature Adjourna and Treasury Empty
The Montana legislature reached its constitutional limit and adjourned sine die with an empty treasury. No appropriation bills passed, yet no debt exists. maintenance for state institutions, especially Deer Lodge penitentiary, will require action before the next session. Democratic and Republican members issued an address to explain their actions. Miss Lillian Dean wed J. Bulmer in Brainerd. shortly after, Bulmer died of heart disease.
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Hevexa
Mont
Montana
Deer Lodge
Two Ohio Youths Die as Lightning Strikes Pair
In flanpzax Ohio February 21 Saunders Buckley and his cousin Miss Letitia Buckley were struck by lightning while traveling home from a neighbor near Cambin station. The young man and his horse were killed instantly. Letitia Buckley was injured with paralysis in one arm and may not recover.
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Flanpzax
Ohio
Saunders Buckley
Letitia Buckley
Cambin Station
Wealthy bachelor physician dies at sixty in Mount Eaton
William Woods of Mount Eaton dies after illness at sixty leaving a fortune of $100,000 to be split between a nephew and Miss Mary Mowery of Denver Colorado who is alleged to have been his promised bride for many years. He sent for her during illness and she has tended him.
Largest Indiana pension payment made to single beneficiary
In Stansarotts on February 22 Charles Flaherty, guardian of Owen Flaherty of Terre Haute, received a draft for 15079 dollars. The recipient, who left service at war’s end in a state of insanity, will later collect 72 dollars monthly from a tenth pension and back pay sent today, the largest lump sum ever paid to a pensioner in Indiana. Astor funeral details in New York: John Jacob Astor’s remains were honored in Trinity Chapel with a modest service and interment at Trinity Cemetery Fifth Street.
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Stansarotts
Ensley
Charles Flaherty
Terre Haute
Owen Flaherty
Indiana
Astors Funera
New York
John Jacob Astor
Trinity Chapel
Trimnerstery
Fan Fifth Street
Millionaire John Jacob Astor Dead in New York
John Jacob Astor dies in New York at age sixty seven from a cold contracted in Europe last December. He headed the third Astor generation, left a third of his father William Astor’s estate, once valued at 200 million, now about 150 million. He served as an aide to General Mitchell in the Civil War and was married to Miss Gibbs of South Carolina.
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New York
Jacob Astor
Mr. Astor
Europe
John Jacob Astor
William Astor
Astor
John Jacob
Mitchell
Miss Gibbs
South Carolina
War Cnaldrof Astor
Lily
Peter Cooper
Eighteenth Wedding Anniversary Surprise for Conovers
Friends staged a pleasant surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Morten Conover on their eighteenth anniversary at 381 East Wayne Street. George Soliday presented a handsome clock, quipping about clock uses and an alarm that may ring early, then the couple and guests enjoyed a supper and warm remarks.
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Morten Conover
Wayne Street
Mr. Soliday
Conover
Court Dismisses State vs Schaffer and Fines in Local Cases
The state case against Jacob Schaffer for provoking Joseph Nickenwalter was dismissed by Squire France. Daisy Sullivan was fined $1 and costs for provoking Rick Gross by Squire Ryan. Arthur E Kardel faces assault and battery charges and a bond affidavit in Squire Ryan's court. Jacob M Strause won judgment of 25.04 against August Steinhart in vapinas ad respondendam, and a further matter in expias satisfa ciendam led to an order to return valuables. Steinhart appeals, but settlement is expected.
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Jacob Schaffer
Joseph Nickenwalter
Squire France
Daisy Sullivan
Squire Ryan
Rick Gross
Arthur E. Kardel
Benjamin P. Mowrey
Jacob M. Strause
August Steinhart
Vapinas
Asatehel
Steinhart
Circuit Court
Fort Wayne Plans Eiffel Style Tower For City Park
Manager Geary seeks council consent to build a spring Eiffel style tower in Fort Wayne with a 75 by 75 foot base, 40 by 40 top, and 300 feet height. The project envisions hydraulic elevators, refreshments at the top, and aims to attract thousands, possibly forming a stock company and creating a summer resort attraction.
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Geary
Eiffel
Clork
Omneil
Fort Wayne
Flooded Cellar Scene After Heavy Rain
A heavy rainfall flooded several cellars due to defective sewers. The Fruit House cellar held about two feet of water early this morning as workmen toiled on improvised rafts rescuing goods. Mr White reports over fifty feet of sewer must be removed and relaid and has filed no petition with the council for action.
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Fruit House
Sore vs. Jones divorce filing in superior court
David W. Jones through attorneys MM and Harry Ninde files for divorce from Jeannie M. Jones. The couple married June 4 1883 and lived together intermittently until February 1 1887, according to the complaint.
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David W. Jones
Harry Ninde
Jeannie M. Jones
Paining
Defendant
Village Institute Friends News from Taylorsville Area
Miss Bessie Freeman visited relatives and returned to Fort Wayne Sunday. The Milan St Joseph joint institute opened with readings on Washington and patriotic songs. Officers for Thurman youths were elected Frank Ladon president A Lantz vice president N B Freeman secretary. A dinner followed at Florence Guillaume's residence before afternoon sessions. A black fur cape was left at the school. claim with Miss N B Freeman.
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Taturuan
Bessie Freeman
Fort Wayne
Gottlieb Georglein
la Grippe
Dr. Wheelock
Wm. Milliman
Bower's Chapel
French
Maysville
Frank Henry
Lagrippe
Taylor School
Frank Lacon
Thurman and
Frank Ladon
A. Lantz
N. B. Freeman
Hall School
Milan
St. Jo Coh
Sehast No. 6
St. Joseph Township
Lie Build Sa
Gentral Washington
Felts
Rose
St. Joseph
Institute
Comparet
Mamie Carll
Washington
Fimma Andrews
Emma Andrews
Nina Harding
Vachiel Harding
America
Florence Guillaume
Martin
Comparst
Mehl
Pleasant Surprise Honors Frank Doughman Birthday
On Monday February 17 a surprise party marked the twenty first birthday of Mr Frank Doughman of Hadley locality. Attendees included Misses Katie Flaw Laura Goods Jennie Stoler Minerva Cordrey Ora Rauch Lottie Lamb Frances Carson Nettie Rauch Nora Romey Barbara Heintzelman Louisa Doughman Clara Doughman and Messrs John Flaw James Romer John Heintzelman Jacob Flaw Harry D Barthold Frank Barthold Arthur Reid Clarence Reid Julius Laurent Henry Flaw. Gifts listed include albums silk muffler silk handkerchief cigar holder fancy comb necktie cup and saucer lamp shaving mug whisk broom and tassel.
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Frank Doughman
Hadley
Katie Flaw
Laura Goods
Jennie Stoler
Minerva Cordrey
Ora Rauch
Lottie Lamb
Frances Carson
Nettie Rauch
Nora Romey
Barbara Heintzelman
Louisa Doughman
Clara Doughman
John Flaw
Barbara Seintzelman
Lorisa Doughman
James Romey
Fort Wayne World’s Museum and Theater Attracts Farmers
In Hoagland Wits from February 25 1890 notes residents and visitors. Charles Nettlehorst becomes a citizen. Miss Clara Kerr visits Miss May Smitley. Miss Mary McIntosh sails to Reed City Michigan. J C Veltier candidate meets townsfolk. Marion Small to run local tile factory. Gr Harrod buys stake in Fr Jamison store. Washington birthday observed. Oli City wed to Sloss of Ohio. Fort Wayne as a family amusement hub with the World’s Museum and Theater at the People’s Theater offering 10 cent admission. praised as pure family entertainment.
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Grippo
Charles Nettlehorst
Clara Kerr
Fort Warne
May Smitley
Mary McIntosh
Reed City
Mich
David Will
Michigan
J. C. Veltier
Marion Small
Gr. Harrod
Sloss
Ohio
Rev. Reckard
Dewitur
Ind
Fort Wayne
People’s Theater
Academy of Music
Moffat Explains Proposed Changes to Presbyterian Confession
Rev Dr Moffat outlines revision aims for the Confession of Faith as Presbyteries consider changes. He cites infant salvation language and divine decrees, arguing for reforms to express God’s love while preserving doctrine, noting broad support among Presbyteries for revision and a measured timeline.
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D. W. Moffat
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Moffatt
Church Assembly
Sentinen
Christ
Algl
General Assembly
Veners’ Assembly
Westminster
London
Church of England
Church of Scotland
Presbyterian Church of Scotland
New England
Presbyterian Church
Currey
Methodist Advocate
New York
Methodist Brothers
Charles Hodge
Gold
Reformed
Miss Adelaide Lyonberg Receives 1000 Crown Gift
Miss Adelaide Lyonberg, known as Ida Godfrey, daughter of Mrs. Godfrey at 179 West Jefferson Street, turned nineteen. Her Swedish minister uncle Carl Norder in Stockholm sent 1000 crowns as a birthday token, with a brother Daniel also sending a testimonial, making her suddenly possess a modest fortune worth about $1.21 per crown.
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Adelaide Lyonberg
Ida Godfrey
Godfrey
West
Jefferson Street
Adelaide
Carl Norder
Sweden
Stockholm
Daniel
New Scheme Forms One Hundred Member Real Estate Trust
Col Philemon Dickinson and several gentlemen plan a company of one hundred persons of limited means to buy real estate for speculation. Members pay $10 monthly, yielding $1,000 monthly income to fund prospective deals. The project aims to profit from quick real estate dispositions and pay frequent dividends.
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Philemon Dickinson
Valentines and school activities fill Feeruary news
Feeruary 20 1890 James Bell postmaster ill with la grippe. An unusually large number of valentines mailed received. Township institute at schoolhouse largely attended. Joe Cartwright becomes deputy postmaster Milo Sprang to teach Pleasant township spring term Clark Lichtenwalter to move to his father's farm Tiichard Morton received eight valentines. Township teachers institute March 8 Rev Stewart revival at U B church poor road conditions limit attendance. FRANZ.
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Feeruary
James Bell
la Grippe
School House
Joe Cartwright
Milo Sprang
Pleasant Township
Clark Lichtenwalter
Tiichard Morton
Free Dispensary Fundraiser Musicale at Fort Wayne College
On next Thursday evening a musicale will be held at the hall of the Fort Wayne College of Medicine under the Thalonian society. Proceeds support the free dispensary which offers medicine and treatment at no cost, aiding many daily patients.
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Fort Wayne College of Medicine
Thalonian Society
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Swayne's Ointment Pitch
An advertisement urges readers to use Hood's Sarsaparilla to lift vague illness into health and cheer. It also promotes Swayne's Ointment for piles with moisture itching and bleeding, claiming relief and healing, available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
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Swamne
Druggista
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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Cold Water Advocates
Indianapolis
A. H. Dey
Medical College of the
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Taos
N. M
Tilden
Nateere
Jersoy
Hina Boba
Germany
Locomec
Stevck
Backelors
Wee
Solah Jacoh Astor
Perndant
Mrs. X. Conover
Syeiren
Sore VS. Jones
Tae Rwan
A& Pleasant Teachers Institute
Hoagland Wits
Williamsport
Hood
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