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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1888

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ForgerY Arrest of Building Treasurer in $8000 Bond Forges

Omomnati reports Frank M. Riegle, treasurer of the Arcade building association, arrested after eight $1,000 orders vanish amid a loan to G. L. Gooch. The court set a $10,000 bond as investigators uncover $8000 in forged or missigned orders and related embezzlements including $5,000 in other orders, a $300 overdraft at Metropolitan National Bank, and $7,000 discounted for a loan to Samuel Fine.

Association Riegle Gooch Metropolitan National Bank Samuel Fine

Hoosier Tornado Destroys Land and Property in Indiana

A strong tornado swept southern Indiana damaging barns, homes, and forests near Evansville and Vanderburgh Gibson counties. Livestock perished, houses unroofed, telegraph lines down, and trains hindered by floods in Milltown and Huntingberg. No fatalities reported.

Evansvillle Ind Hamastadt Gibson County Evansville Terre Haute Milltown Huntingberg Vanderburgh Gibson Armstrong Township Vanderburgh County Lonpox England

Faithful former slave cared for by Confederate judge family

In Grassow Kentucky on February 24, an elderly deaf and mute slave named Dum and nicknamed Dammy remained loyal to Judge Joseph Lewis and his kin since emancipation. The white townsfolk, many once rebels, show extraordinary respect by aiding burial costs and attending funerals, while former slaves rely on their old masters for guidance and aid.

Grassow Joseph Lewis Court of Appeals George Lewis Dammy

Cottonseed Oil Trust Faces Senate Investigation

The New York senate investigating committee opened hearings on the cottonseed oil trust. Trustee John Scott testified that 70 to 80 companies belong to the trust with a 700,000 ton crop and 536,000 tons controlled. About 27.5 percent of oil was exported, with the rest used for soap lamps miner safety oil and lubrication.

New Yeurs Senate Cottonseed Oil Trust Elvnu Roat Connecticut Woll Western Railroad John Scott

Knights of Labor officers assigned to regions for order work

The Knights of Labor general executive board adjourned to April 9 and split duties among Powderly Bailey Maguire Carlton and Aylesworth to cover Michigan Ontario Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Florida and Kansas Missouri. Bailey and Powderly may attend Shawnee assembly No 169. No new action on the Reading railroaders strike beyond renewed moral support.

PrinapeveHia Knights of Labor Powderly Michigan Ontario Bailey Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Mississippi Maguire Cincinnati Carlton Florida Aylesworth Kansas Missouri Shawnee Reading

Four Chinese Highbinders Arrested for Attempted Murder

In San Francisco on February 25 four Chinese Highbinders were arrested for conspiring to murder a Chinese interpreter who had testified in court. The victim was beaten with iron bars and brass knuckles and fainted during identification. He has a White wife and a college student son in Washington City.

San Francisco Washington City

Winter Wheat Outlook Shows Early Sown Favored

Northwestern Miller reports wide regional differences in winter wheat. Kansas leads in better conditions, while late sowing hurts yields. Texas crops are strong. Great Lakes states report snow and thaw with no major crop complaints.

Minneapolis Minn Yeaterday Ohio Texas New York Michigan Indiana Illinois Kansas

Gresham and Harrison Rivalry Highlight G A R Talk

Interviews with soldiers at the G A R convention show strong support for Gresham as president, with Harrison favored by others. In Indiana, Whitley County backs Myers for governor while Robertson and Cumback divide GOP support. Fort Wayne figures name Bell for governor and White for Congress, as party lines shift.

Indianapolis Sentinel Gresham Harrison Robertson The Sentinel T.T. B. McDonald English Cleveland Whitley County Captain Myers Cumback and Robertson Captain White Congress BR. O. Bell Fort Wayne A. Lincoln Albert G. Porter 8. M. Hench

Trial of Stain and Cromwell in Dexter Bank Murder Resumes

The Maine trial for the murder of Bank Cashier Barron at Dexter ten years ago continued with state evidence. Charles Crowell testified Barron’s body showed a forehead hole a cheek gash a gag and hands cuffed behind. Oliver Stain’s son said the trio and William Scott plotted robberies and that Barron’s ghost haunted the old man who confessed on his deathbed.

Banxaor David L. Stain Oliver Cromwell Barron Derter Charles F. Crowell O. F. Stain Stain Cromwell William Scott Dexter Savings Bank Charles L. Dodge Medfield Mass

Nail Prices and Shuts In Eastern Market Weaken Pittsburgh Area

In Prinsesors Pennsylvania on February 28 the nail trade shows eastern consolidation. Zug and Co stop production, Chess Cook Co and Aetna Iron and Steel at New Castle plan shutdowns to hold prices at about a dollar ninety and two percent off. Jones Laughlin ships about 40 000 kegs to Chicago while Pittsburgh stays shielded from outside competition as eastern and western associations hold about 1,000,000 kegs total with 50 000 in the east and 40 000 in the west. The western group includes twenty two factories, two of which have falled to operate for some time.

Prinsesors Zug & Co Chess, Cook & Co Aétna Iron and Steel Works New Castle Jones & Laughlin Chicago Pittsburg Wheeling Eastern Association Western Association Wabash Toledo Kansas City Bennett Peoria and Western

Pope’s Willing Decisive Gift Distribution Emphasized

Rome reports the pope stated to a nephew that he would feel conscience bound to dispose entirely of all gifts received for the exclusive benefit of the church and the Holy See. He cited Catholics’ generous offerings that adorn a grand exhibition and Peter’s peace.

Rome Peter Holy Sea

Prisoner Blames Extra Guard for Hangings Case

Feb 24 news notes Blinky Morgan’s fury over added guard at the annex housing condemned prisoners. He mocks the measure as more wary than Ravenna officials. He claims to dream of Couglin’s family crying and sent a note to Mrs. Coughlin seeking truth.

Coucmsts Blinky Morgan Ravenna Couglin

Wabash water works owner sued over blast injury

Patrick McCoy sues Samuel R Bullock Co of New York for 20000 claiming a buried blast in trenches mangled him months ago. He survived and was cared for at St Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne. A separate suit by Mrs Mary O'Brien seeks 3000 against the city for injuries from a loose street wire left by the water company.

Wapass Ind Samuel R. Bullock & Co New York Wabash Water Worker Patrick McCoy McCoy St. Joseph Hospital Fort Wayne Indiana Mary O’brien Andrew Allison Lagrange Hewitt Lagrange Register James Stamp Pennsylvania Company England Gresham McNalta Wabash Road Charles F.taylor St. Julien Ontario Cal Ed. Hunsacker Hovey White Range Hunsaker Mart Mergel Huntington Herald Barnard Neizer Allen County Monroeville Women’s Relief Corps Moore Indianapolis Sherwood National Corps Idiana Anna Ella Carroll Maryland Tennessee Glara Barton American Red Cross Association of the World

Inheritance Award To Kalb Flour Mill Engineer

John A. Gardner of 240 North Tenth Street, Kalb flour mill engineer, inherits about 150000 from an uncle who prospered on a Colorado stock ranch. His mother hinted at a future inheritance years before her death, leaving Gardner unaware of the size until now. Gardner once trained animals with Forepaugh's circus before changing careers.

Pumsvdelphia John A. Gardner North Tenth Street Kalb North Broad Street Colorado Mr. Gardner Forepaugh’s Circus

Corcoran Philanthropist Dies in Washington at 86

W W Corcoran of Washington died at 6 30 this morning. Born December 27 1788 in Georgetown D C he left a lasting mark as a public benefactor. He funded Oak Hill cemetery 1847 the Corcoran Gallery 1857 and an endowment nearing a million dollars. the Louise Home for aged women cost about 200000 with 200000 more endowed. He aided the Washington Orphan Asylum Lispbian University and many southern institutions giving to the Church of Ascension and to the University of Virginia among other gifts.

Corcoran Louise Washington Orphan Asylum Lasbian University South Church of Ascension University of Virginia

Not Considered Crazy Freminessone Case

John Harmon an aged land owner and money lender faced a writ de lunatico inquirendo to appoint a trustee for his estate. His literacy absence did not stop him from recalling loan details and payment dates. Jury found him capable of managing his own affairs despite illiteracy and potential risk to borrowers.

Freminessone John Harmon Falstaff

Dispute Rages In Anshe Emeth over Rabbi Philo

In Cleveland on February 28 the Anshe Emeth congregation, one of the citys wealthiest, argues over new customs led by Rabbi Philo. Orthodox members accuse innovations such as a Sunday school and mixed seating, demand resignations, and threaten legal action if the rabbi does not quit. The rabbi resists without a formal order from the Jewish Ministers association. The dispute stirs Hebrew circles.

Cleveland Anshe Emeth Philo Jewish Ministers’ Association

Ohio saloon keepers arrested in temperance town raid

In Weizavore Ohio on February 23 detectives from the Law and Order society arrested Sam Gerauch Ed Porter Jacob Heinz John Seese and Martin Maas for violating the local prohibitory ordinance. All pleaded guilty and were fined from 18 to 63 dollars with Porter and Seese’s cases continued. Tense feeling lingered about the undercover operation.

Weizavore Ohio George Leslie Carpenter Pittsburg Law and Order Society

Depew predicts Blaine nomination after many ballots

Chauncey M. Depew argues Blaine will be nominated by acclamation after fifty ballots or more amid a protracted convention. The reporter asks if Blaine will accept and speculation shifts to Cleveland as the Democratic nominee with his message to be the party platform.

New Yorker Cleveland

Fort Wayne Trepanning Heals Local Man After Skull Pressure

John Ryland of this city underwent skull trepanation in Fort Wayne after years of pain giddiness and sleep problems from a toeing blow by a policeman. Doctors Myers and Woolley removed an inner skull table pressing on the brain over an artery and Ryland is recovering, with hope for full health.

John Ryland Fort Wayne John Woolley Drs. Myers Ryland

Peculiar Horse Disease Triggers State Board Visit

In Canroy Illinois Dr Caswell and the Illinois state board of livestock commissioners examined reports of a venereal horse disease. They found few affected animals, declined wider quarantine, but ordered no sale or breeding of quarantined stock. The session adjourned sine die. Brownsville Texas reports deputy sheriff Coy fended off five bandits at Elenero ranch, killing four and wounding one.

Canroy Ill Dr. Caswell J. M. Pearson H. McChesney Wilson P. Johnson Illinois State Board of Livestock Commissioners Brownsvitur Tex Coy Elenero Ranch

Death by self inflicted double suicide in jail scene

Charles Wingard and Annie Fox, aunt and niece, who fled Monroe Michigan to avoid requisition, killed themselves in their jail cell after asking to talk over return options. Wingard survived briefly, Fox died. a note claimed they chose suicide. The couple had posed as husband and wife and were arrested in Canton before being brought to jail.

Axianog Charles Wingard Annie Fox Monroe Mich Michigan Wingard Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Canton Stacy

Officer Guest Loses 140 Dollars From Commerc ial House

A touring officer Albert Clift from Fort Custer checked in at the Commercial house and paid by leaving 140 dollars with the night clerk George Hubbell. Hubbell then fled with the money and two hotel funds, later vanishing after being described as a smooth talking young man with a troubled past and three wives. Police pursue the suspected night clerk who is said to be drinking at times and has Davenport Iowa parents.

Commercial House Albert Clift Fort Custer Pennsylvania John Forbing George E. Hubbell Hubbell Clift Ofae Rascal Mary Franz Davenport Iowa

Cyclone Devastates Mount Vernon Illinois in mass casualty disaster

A Mount Vernon Illinois cyclone killed about thirty people and left thousands homeless. Three hundred houses were wrecked including the county courthouse and schools, churches and business districts were destroyed. The city appeals for cash contributions to aid relief through George W. Evans and Norman H. Moss.

Mount Vernon Ill County Court House Supreme Court House Round House Louisville and Nashville Railroad George W. Evans Norman H. Moss

Dutch Charley Fox Skips City After Fractured Claims

Dutch Charley Fox, a touring comedian, arrived with a Grand Central Variety company and vanished, leaving creditors owed. He claimed Knight of Pythias ties and lodge memberships in Cincinnati but was exposed as an impersonator. Fox arranged a benefit and sold about two hundred tickets, leaving town with funds as authorities publish warnings.

MansrFreto Charley Fox Grand Central Variety Theater Fox Pythias Locs K P. Lodge Lincoln Lodge Cincinnati Damon Lodge Damonlodge

Tascott linked to Chicago murder case with Louisville ties

Louisv ille residents recall William Tascott once living with an uncle tied to the Peaslee Gaulbert firm and employed by Southern News. Hess praises Tascott as a top news boy who left willingly for Florida. A separate report says Tascott seen in Leaf River false. Louisville deputy claims possible sighting in a restaurant and intensifies detective search.

Louisvimit Wm. B. Tascott Snell Chicago Peaslee- Gaulbert Company Southern News Company William Hess Tascott Florida Ourcaco Leaf River Ill Louisvillle Jerry Bate

Crown Jewel Grounds Edward G Taulane Crew Rescue

Purivapeuphia reports the British bark Crown Jewel from Oran to Philadelphia arriving at the Delaware breakwater yesterday. the schooner Edward G Taulane of Somers Points New Jersey, abandoned waterlogged on February 17, was located in lat 35.18 long 73.10. Taulane left Satilla River Georgia February 8 for New York with lumber for Hilton Lumber Co. A leak began February 13, mast and deck load washed overboard, stores and cooking utensils lost. Crown Prince assisted. Taulane worth 25000 with cargo 6000, built 1885 at Mays Landing New Jersey.

Purivapeuphia Crown Jewel Oran Africa Philadelphia Delaware Edward G. Tau Jane Somers Points N. J Taulane Satiila River Georgia New York Hilton Lumber Company J. J. Barret Mays Landing New Jersey

Saloon war erupts as minister vows fight

Rev O W Still and parishioner Allen clash with East Grenwich saloon keepers amid threats. Allen’s well is poisoned and dynamite aimed at Still’s house. Still resigns pastorate vowing to battle liquor traffic firmly.

Local notices from county sessions to church conferences

County commissioners meet March 6. Marriages licensed for George Miller with Christina 8 and Franklin D. Wright with Anna May Gerrell. Local obituaries for Mr. Christ Hiser and George Wagner. Various legal notices, rail and telegraph company actions, church events, and political meetings described with names and places.

George Miller Christina Herring Franklin D. Wright Anna May Gerrell

St Louis Wins Democratic National Convention Site

The national Democratic committees chose St Louis as the convention city after secret balloting. Initial votes favored San Francisco and Chicago but St Louis gained through ongoing shifts, with a unanimous vote later approving June 5 as the convention date. Francis of St Louis congratulated President Cleveland in a telegram.

Chicago St. Louis Wanumeter National Democratic Committees Scott San Francisco New York St Louis Wales Georgia Francis Cleveland Democratic Party D. BR Fraxoa

Trustees Elect Officers for Grant Monument Fund

New York officials announce the Grant monument fund trustees for the coming year with Wm. R. Grace as president and J. Pierrepont Morgan as treasurer. The committee holds 126 thousand dollars and about ten thousand dollars was added last year. The circular is to allow scaled designs and any suitable material beyond untinted plaster.

New York The Grant Monument Fund Wm. BR. Grace Hamilton Fish L. M. Barlow Richard T. Greener J. Pierrepont Morgan A. B. Cornell Sidney Dillion Wm. Lummis O. O'Reilly A. L. Sawyer George M. Williams Europe

Indian starvations spark Indian department clash in Canada

Ed monton correspondent reports Indians in northern Canada suffer from crop failure and scarce game leaving them reliant on government food. Reports say stocks of frozen fish spoiled by mild January weather and tensions rise as Whitefish Lake chiefs threaten rebellion if aid is withheld.

St. Pavun Minn Edmonton Pioneer Press Indian Department Whitefish Lake Saddle Lake

Saved from the Sea by Rosalia Rescues Crew

Captain Craig McKean of the schooner Mary Tibbits and four crewmen were believed lost after a hurricane offshore. The Rosalia sighted them, built a raft, and rescued the crew, who then reached London before sailing to New York.

New York Craig McKean Mary Tibbitts London Jack Elliot Thomas Walsh Cook Benjamin Wilson Andrew Wyman McKean Virginia Delaware Oporto Portugal Oyorto

Bank Statement Shows Mixed Shifts in New York Money Market

The weekly bank statement lists Reserve down by 2,736,950 with loans up 431,200 and specie down 2,832,300. Legal tenders fall 515,100 and deposits decline 2,441,806 while circulation rises 19,500. Banks hold 15,201,425 in excess of the 25 percent reserve rule. Rats will not live in a natural gas town, it is said.

New York

Jury awards $1500 damages in Boegle vs Kellar & Roth case

The jury sent a sealed verdict to Judge O Rourke last Friday awarding Louis Boegle $1500 in the contractors case against Kellar & Roth over a brick hazard from the St Marys Catholic church spire. Boegle, a young worker, nearly died when brick fell and struck him on the head, leading to cranium trepanation after the incident.

Louis Boegle Kellar & Roth O'Rourke Boegle St. Marys Catholic Beogle

Presidential Visit Draws 40000 in Quanuestor

The president and party arrived at 10 a m to a welcoming march through major streets led by a hundred aldermen and citizens. A military escort protected the line as 40 000 residents cheered and a presidential salute rang out. The train carried abundant flowers and bins of tropical fruit. Two alligators from Florida formed museum curiosities.

Quanuestor Stresta Florida

Miners’ Union Cleared to Return If Pact Binds Actions

In Tamaqua district assembly 87 of striking Lehigh region miners adopted resolutions offering to return to work if companies pledge no discrimination and to arbitrate the issues within ten days after resumes. Chicago and Burlington road notes say engineers and firemen may strike only after Monday if disputes remain unresolved.

Tamaqua Lonsford Lehigh Region Burlington Road Arthur Burlington

Gen Gibson predicts Sherman as Ohio’s choice after Blaine

Gen W H Gibson of Ohio, famed platform speaker and Blaine ally, discusses the 1880 race with a SEExtvien reporter. He says Blaine will not run, Sherman is Ohio’s favored candidate, and if needed Allison of Iowa would be the next strong nominee.

W. H. Gibson Ohio Angola Ind James G. Blaine East Gen. Gibson United States Blaine Senator Sherman Sherman Indiana Gresham Harrison Allison Trens

Noll Patriarch Dies In Fort Wayne At Age Eighty Five

Mrs George Noll died after pneumonia at eighty five. He came to Fort Wayne in 1834 and lived here ever since. He was respected among old settlers. survived by four sons Mart Al John and Frank Noll. The community offers sympathy to the family.

al. Noll East Jefferson Street Rae Noll Fort Wayne Coasty Mesers Mart John Frank Noll Tas Sentinel

Birthplace dispute on General Sheridan’s eligibility

A Washington businessman argues the controversy over General Sheridan’s birthplace is moot. He states his parents were six months in the U S when he was born and his father lacked naturalization, rendering Sheridan alien born and ineligible for the presidency. He cites his own son’s voting oath as further proof of alien-born status.

Washington General Sheridan Ireland

Bondsman Deliver O'Connor. Shifts to Jail Over Fine

Timothy O'Connor the book peddler was delivered to the sheriff after paying 200 bail for appearance in court. Judge O'Rourke denied the motion for a new trial and upheld the fine and costs totaling about 250. O'Connor chose jail over paying the sum, agreeing to $1 per day until settled. Rumors speak of a possible habeas corpus writ to free him.

Timothy O’connor Jim Sheridan O'Rourke O'Connor

It Was Washington's Birthday in Texas Siftings Scene

Wall street scene near the treasury building with a patriotic father and son exchange. The text also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for skin ailments.

Washington Texas Siftings Wall Street Treasury Building Sharp

Democratic Court Committee Meeting Notice

The Democratic county central committee members are called to a circuit court room meeting on Saturday March 10 at 2 p m to transact business. Signed by ARLES McCaranm and W. W. Bocusuiu, Secretaries.

Democratic Court Committee Democratic County Central Committee Circuit Court Room

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