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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1879

Page

2

Trichina Findings From Chicago Hog Survey

Two Chicago microscopists report on 100 hogs for trichina prevalence. Eight infected, all in the tenderloin. some cases heavy. Affected dogs not generally unhealthy. Microscopy the only infallible detection method. aphorous acid kills worms and permeates ham. Recommend its use in pickle for curing hams. thorough cooking essential.

Chicago H. F. Atwood State Microscopical Society W. T. Belfield Rush Medical College

Supreme Court delays prompt justice prompt reform proposed

The article discusses reform ideas to speed Supreme Court decisions by adding judges or establishing intermediate appellate courts. Gen Hovey’s plan would appoint five five lawyers per district to prepare case records and cite authorities, funded by docket fees, with a streamlined process to limit delays. It also notes a spectacle from Cleveland where Kellogg and Cary star in Aida at the Strakuech opera, drawing an enthusiastic crowd.

Supreme Court Temple of Justice Justice of Peace Circuit Court Appellate Court Gen. Hovey Supreme Beach Sapreme Supreme Judge Betlotnens Fe Kellogg Cary Cleveland Strakuech Opera Aida Miss Kelloge Miss Cary Anorit Kelloge Aseon Annie Louise Miss Kellogg

Liver Pills for Hepatitis and Liver Complaint Relief

Advertises liver pills claimed to treat hepatitis liver ailments dyspepsia and headaches. Promotes benefits and relief for digestive issues and head discomfort with emphasis on internal liver support.

Symptoms of a Diseased Liver Item in 19th Century Ad

The notice describes liver disease symptoms including right and left side pain under ribs, shoulder blade pain, poor appetite, constipation with alternating laxatives, headaches, memory loss, fatigue, cold feet, prickling skin, low spirits, and distrust of remedies. It promotes Dr McLane's Liver Pills as a cure and warns to beware of imitations, claiming authenticity via red wax seal and proper labeling.

L. Simpson Louisville Murray ST York

Leasing and editorials on 1880 race and Blaine

A Fort Wayne notice reviews newspaper editorials on US politics. The Cincinnati Commercial backs Sherman for president in 1880 with Halstead support. Indianapolis Journal critiques a Buar­ne committee. Chicago Inter Ocean lauds its quality despite politics. A Washington report says Blaine’s committee will not meet without funding and will dissolve.

Cincinnati Joan Sherman Halsteap Sherman Washington Chicago Inter-Orean Blaine Senate Buaine

Aspirants for Berlin Mission Expanded by Noted Names

The Berlin mission candidate list grows beyond earlier Sentinel print with added figures including ex Senator Henderson Missouri General Banks Massachusetts Chas Norvoort New York Herald Fe Stepway poet Oliver Wensadel Homes T B Aldrich and W D Howes editor of the Atlantic Monthly.

Berlin Sentinel Henderson Missouri Gen. Banks Massachusetts Chas, Norvoort The New York Herald Stepway Oliver Wensadell Homes T. B. Aldrich W. DD. Howes Atlantic Monthly

Blaine attacked in Cincinnati Gazette attack piece

The Cincinnati Gazette accuses Blaine of imposture and claims he used speech resolutions to shift work onto others. The piece contends Blaine sought a sensational display while avoiding real committee leadership, undermining Blaine and undermining Mr Rant's demonstration.

Cincinnati

Prayer fest boosts courage as governor's recovery reported

A prayer festival spreads nationwide and believers heed Prof Tyxnays's challenge. In South Carolina and Virginia days of prayer for Gov. Wade Hampton’s recovery were observed as telegrams note healing wounds and growing hope for his convalescence.

Tyxnays South Carolina Virginia Wadeh We- Ton

Unclear Financial Reform Debate Amid Currency Talks

Fragmented OCR reads discuss Alfa Stephens arguing against untied spending and advocating silver certificate use as legal tender. It mentions three blocks of Dadlion sil beauified and delays before currency reform, aiming to aid business and industrial interests with sound money.

ALFA Stephens Dle Wwe Sambowe

Adjourning Adjournment Sparks Call for Election Law Probe

Error laden report cites SOUTHARD proposing a house resolution seeking details on deputy marshals and supervisors at recent elections. It questions their tenure and costs, asserts electioneering by officials compromised freedom, and urges Congress to act to curb abuses and federal pay draws.

Counsess Nia Southard House Congress

Aimed at Mr Bhaink and the like in Maine politics

The passage questions Baink's abilities and contributions to national welfare, asking if he produces, farms, invents, or helps government saving measures. It accuses him of agitator tactics and demagoguery, and asks whether he promotes peace or stirs sectional division for self gain.

Boston Maine Blalne Congress Perth Une Sentir BeAarng Pax

Debts of British Cities Tally Heavy Municipal Burdens

The article notes Britain faces mounting municipal and corporate debt with London and several major cities carrying large sums. It highlights the strain on the supreme court as business volume grows, delaying cases and exhausting litigants with strong actions. It cites Gen. Hovey’s labor-reduction plan as worthy of careful consideration.

United States Great Britain London Liverpool Manchester Leeds Eels Brartford Bristol Hislifax Koltow Larighitor Birminghams Oldham Salford Hochdale Huddersfield Wolverhampton Preston Newcastle Blackburn Ashton Sunderland Swansea Wales

Defending Ware Hampton and South Carolina Democracy

Samuel Acox of Charleston writes to the New York Herald urging support for Ware Hampton and democratic rule in South Carolina. He criticizes northern interference, argues peace current in the state, and condemns unlimited suffrage as a mistake. He asserts blacks outside political circles favor stable democratic governance and peaceful relations.

Samuel R. Cox Charleston S. C New York Herald Ware Hampton South Carolina Boarne Samuel Alcox

Silver bill debate ends with expected debt relief gain

The discussion recalls claims that refunding with lower interest bonds would harm public credit. Secretary Schurz argued the treasury's refunding would continue, with about 8101,000,000 of four percent bonds sold and being issued. He said six percent bonds called in would be replaced by four percents, saving interest.

God Bugs New York Schurz Cincinnati Treasury Suerwan

John Sherman's Tactics and Bank Graft Allegations

A Washington dispatch claims Secretary Sherman faces criticism over First National Bank of New York favors. It cites bank profits from government moneys and possible stock transfers, urging a full congressional investigation amid party speakership buzz and royal family notes.

TAN Romlod Sherman First National Bank Joan Stewan Mr. Hewitt Hewitt Congress

Mackay Funded Good Works In Europe And America

A New York Times London letter recounts Mackay and actor Florence aiding a weary Italian with coins after a long trek. The tale extends to Mackay financing a failed European music venture, then rewarding a ship doctor and supporting legal printing costs and distribution reforms for the legislature.

New York Times Mackay Mr. Florence Italy Wayfarer Florence Califorian MackKay Europe America Joss Losan New York Eveyacera Bank

Proclamations Warrants Pardons and Officiating Officers Report

The secretary of state's annual report lists 2 proclamations issued and attested, 48 warrants, 62 requisitions, 108 pardons, 24 remissions, 6 commutations, 2 respites, and 10,568 state, judicial and county officers commissions. It notes 1,852 justices of the peace and 814 notaries public, with payments on requisitions for public pay under a contract dated July 1, 1877 lasting sixteen months.

Advertising and its power in the trade world

A compilation of quotes highlighting liberal advertising as essential to success. Benjamin Franklin and others argue that promotion drives fortune, noting that newspapers and printed notices attract customers, while idle merchants miss opportunities. The text frames advertising as a window into a shop and a cost effective investment.

Philadelphia Boone Baraca Stewart Puccers Lola Soeak Benjamin Franklin Vinederhilt Danburyers Bailey

Disappointed runegushing state house architects pamphlet issued

A forthcoming pamphlet from the runegushing state house architects nears release. The document, already in type, has been shown in proofs to several sympathisers and is described as highly controversial and explosive. Detroiter Spruzue and Myers were in Washington, with rumors of Cincinnati figures sharing confidential details about a private seance related to the matter.

State House Philippic Hellgate Spruzue and Myers Detroit Washington City Jin Woodward Cincinnati Ehquives Somers Iis Newey Ovens Vreniteers Nerex

Unclear Text Card From Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Dr Bulls Coueh Syrup and Vernon, but details are unreadable. No clear event or names to summarize into a valid news card.

Sentinel notes Mason family and local changes

The Sentinel reports Mir Masset new in town and references Mr Ben Mason as father to Tyler Mason. It notes wealth shifts and local efforts to aid Pvier amid troubles, while depicting a somber view of life changes and reflections on order in the community. A vague portrait of local figures and economic strain is presented.

Wanis Baetis Marton Fontaine Tyas Mir Masset Ben Mason Tyler Mason Lemberance Ron

Unclear historical note on political tension and social unrest

A garbled report describes widespread distress among workers as reductions and strikes deepen poverty. It notes competing parties debating foreign policy amid a tense political landscape and fears of a disastrous outcome from the strained situation.

Leoaton

Congress Drunken Debates Highlight Sayler and Walker

The Cleveland reader reports Milton Sayler appeared in the house intoxicated and argued over a joke about Michigan’s internal revenue. Friends blame the alcohol for his parliamentary skill decline. Also mentioned is Gilbert C. Walker, noted for lack of sobriety affecting his speech this session.

Cleveland /reader Washington Milton Sayler Conger Michigan Congress Gilbert C. Walker

Price's Cream Baking Powder Endorsement Ad

Caution not necessary. Price's Cream Baking Powder yields better bread biscuits and cakes than any other. Its purity allows any amount to be crept with perfect safety and no detriment to the food. Households seeking true economy will use Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder.

Price Dr. Price

Molman Named Favorite for 1880 Ohio Governor Nomination

Lawrenceburg correspondent notes that Hon. Win S. Molman will be nominated by a caucus for governor in 1880. He is described as the man for the position and the choice of supporters.

Lawrenceburge Cincinnati

Present State Officers Prepare Retirement Timetable

The present state officers will retire in sequence with John E. B. Neff departing January 17 as secretary, Ed Henderson leaving January 26 as auditor, and Col. B. C. Shaw stepping down February 10 as treasurer. John G. Shanklin of Evansville will replace Neff, while Gen. Mahlon D. Manson of Crawfordsville, Henderson, and William Fleming will follow Shaw.

John EB. Neff Ed. Henderson Col B.C. Shaw John G. Shanklin Evansville Mr. Neff Mahlon D. Manson Crawfoniaville Henderson William Fleming Shaw

Confessing Many Serious Crimes by Richards in Jail

Stephen D. Richards in jail in Stembenville, Ohio, admits nine serious crimes over three years. He claims first near Sand Hills, Nebraska, where he fought a man. later killing Mrs. Harden and her three children in October. He describes mutilations, impeaching others’ involvement, and asserts further murders and poisonings.

Cincinnati Stephen D. Richards Stembenville Hirelson Kearney Neb Sand Hills Richards Juan Havelson Texas Warnade Harelson Peter Serson Tre

Sheridan and the Parliaments of a Great Patriot Tale

An historical vignette recounts Sheridan and fellow Saeridans dining after an opera as political maneuvers loom. A father counsels against risky patriot theatrics while Tom schemes to influence parliament and evade a treasurer’s suspicions amid a half mile from Hounslow Heath.

Canite Tom Jake Sheridaar Hounslow Heath Monew Pane Peake

Parallels Between Lewes and Bayard Taylor Dying This Month

Didisacous News notes the parallels between George Henry Lewes and Bayard Taylor who both died this month. Both were renowned scholars, Lewes the best in Britain and Taylor the best in America, with prolific linguistics and wide literary involvement.

George Henry Lewes Bayard Taylor Moenti Chernin Lewes Great Britain Taylor Theometres Goethe Lawes Tin

Democracy of Ohio debates Thurman and Hendricks

In Ohio the democratic crowd weighs Thurman against Hendricks as notices rise for 880. The piece argues the state’s wide array of men supports a wise, single focus and praises Bull’s Cough Syrup as superior, noting its 26 cent price and popular demand.

Ohio Thurman Hendricks

First Ohio born man dies as Bayard Taylor recalled

The St Louis Globe Democrat notes the death of the first white man born in Ohio and recalls Bayard Taylor. It mentions Taylor's Thackeray anecdote and references his Atlantic Monthly sketch. It then lists a legislature’s business class roles by occupation in Senate and House totaling 100.

Ohi Ohio Bayard Taylor Thackeray America Taylor London Atlantic Monthly St. Louis Thacker Senate House of Representatives

The Burlesque Echoes of Evangeline and Hiawatha

A review notes Ratio Hill’s large cattle investments and Cody as a leading Nebraska stock raiser. Evangeline’s Zour Fisherman dominates scenes with grotesque looks and silent humor. The piece explains how two pantomime pedestrians failed to amuse in Hiawatha, ending their run.

Ratio Hill Mgr Cody Nebraska Boston New York Zour Fisher

Indiana News Briefs From Park County to Delphi

Park county plans a new courthouse and jail while Crawfordsville hosts four colored dramatic clubs. A Newport hog pair weighs 800 pounds in total. Delphi reports alarming scarlet fever cases. Geographical contests replace spelling bees across the state. A Confederate spelling book from Atlanta 1863 reaches Evansville Public Library. Boonville’s Building and Loan Fund Association files articles. An Indian girl in Wabash county seeks a white husband to share work. no other bidders.

Park County Colored Dramatic Club Crawfordaville Newport Delphi Atlanta Gla Evansville Boonville Loao Fund Association of Ind

Catholic World Starts Year With Strong Magazine Mix

The issue opens with diverse pieces from Rome to Ireland including Rome's Recruits Italy and the Pope Two Famous Deans and a feature on Technical Education. Felix Dupanloup The Year of Our Lord 1878 and Pearl with Christmas stories Babette and Tom French's Christmas at Curraghglass move the collection. Also includes From an Irish Country House a Epiphany poem and Art Sonnets.

Rome Italy Dean Swift Jean Stanley Felix Dupanloup Uts Tom French Curraghglass

Women Teachers Earn Higher or Equal Pay on Averages

The article notes that Boston women teachers have the highest average weekly salary at 815.59 year round with some weeks reduced by vacations. It compares wages across states, citing St. Louis and Michigan where men’s pay differs, while in Michigan women earn 28.79 monthly less in some districts. It concludes women face limited advancement in many cities yet overall have little to complain about in teaching roles.

Boston Jarge Phe Wott Califonia Nevada Arizona St. Louis Maine de Mille Pennsylvania Massachusett Michigan

Man Falls From Horse as Train Strikes Bridge

On a Sunday evening Adams rode from Columbia toward Houston on horseback while Flo chose the railroad track. A bridge lacked flooring and Adams was thrown, his stirrup foot caught, he lay trapped under the bridge as a train approached. Rescued at sunrise, he was near death from injuries and shock.

Adams Columbia

Lincoln Pass Renewal Letter From Abandoned Wheelbarrow

A fragment from the Lincoln era collection presents a February 13 Springfield note to Morgan, Supt. of the Alton Road. The missive asks for a season pass renewal and humorously requests repair of a broken wheelbarrow and replacement of a chalked hat, signed “AS LINCOLN.”

Lincoln Woomington Paniagtsph Abraham Lincoln Chicago and Alton Road Bloomington Alton Road Springfield Morgan A. Railroad Sam John

Fortification funds rise and academy bill advances

The fortification contingent expense clause rises by 15000 and arming forts appropriation grows from 125000 to 2540,000. The military academy bill was started but not finished and is expected to be completed at tomorrow's vesperon and reported to the senate later.

Veseron

May Fiske Dress Controversy Sparks Montreal Censure

May Fiske's British blonds faced severe censure in Montreal over supposed scant attire. Fiske retorted that their dress was in necked order of planning and propriety, reflecting era debate on public decency.

May Fiske Montreal Niw Fiske

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