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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1890
Page
2
The eight hour law, enacted twenty one years ago, will now cover Philadelphia city government departments. The piece discusses import figures with Brazil and other historical notes, plus local issues on streets and taxes and mentions political committee work and potential tax changes.
Carrary O'Sinsa a former English House of Commons member files in London for divorce from his wife on adultery charges naming Cites Stewart Parnell as co-respondent. The piece notes political motives behind Captain O'Shea's suit and mentions forged letters and a dead letter office issue in Washington. It also discusses the role and pay of political private secretaries for Senators and the Vice President. Fifty-year prison term looms for John Hicks, to be released from Jeffersonville on Monday to face charity board support in Indianapolis.
Citizens of Bartow Florida gathered December 11 to memorialize Jefferson Davis. Rev Dr Yocum of Summerlin Institute praised Davis with masterful eloquence, urging national unity and reflecting on Christian virtue and integrity.
In response to a census request, the state auditor presents a summary of receipts and expenditures from October 31, 1880, to October 31, 1889. It cites total receipts of 1,410,707,482 and expenditures across legislative, executive, judicial, military, and education sectors, with education funding totaling 20,151,540 over ten years.
Washington December 30 The house ways and means committee heard from chemical industry representatives on tariff policy. H Bower urged keeping carbonate of potash on the dutiable list, while Armstrong pressed a quarter cent per pound duty on sulphate of soda. Rosengarten urged restoring quinine duty amid factory cuts. Cognwell defended soda ash duties. Allen pushed higher phosphorus duties. castor oil officials warned against India free imports. others urged ore or alcohol tax changes.
Bruno Eberling and Mrs Mantwill were released from the county jail after coroner jury scrutiny into Max Mantwill’s murder. They left on $1000 bonds each as witnesses after state prosecutor chose not to oppose the release. In Barnwell County a mob lynched eight men tied to murder cases.
Heavy rain floods the Los Angeles river breaking levees in six spots and washing away several bridges cutting train service. Rail lines including Southern Pacific and Santa Fe are all blocked with washouts and damaged tracks. The Nassau winery near the city reportedly destroyed with about $100 000 in wine.
President Harrison spent Christmas Day at the White House with his family. Rainy morning gave way to a damp, cloudy day as religious services were held nationwide, government offices closed, and theaters offered matinees. He did not attend morning services.
Governor D. H. Goodall of Concord NH issues an extraordinary proclamation citing recent heinous crimes linked to intoxicating liquor. He urges officials and citizens to close liquor saloons and unite to promote sobriety and temperance across the state.
Congressman Bynum replies to District Attorney Chamber's request for investigation of Dudley case and predecessor actions. He says he will bring the matter before Congress and expects an order for inquiry. The letter questions whether predecessors were zealous in duties and if Chamber shielded persons charged with crime.
A late night fire in the old St Ange les church building in San Francisco injures and kills residents. Miss Copeland perishes after succumbing to smoke. a rescuer is badly burned. a fireman is believed to be fatally injured. other firefighter injuries occur. Loss estimated at about 20000 dollars.
Anna C Jones daughter of Rev Sem Jones elopes with Wm M Graham stenographer in Georgia. Planned by Centerville figures, license secured in Cartersville, ceremony performed after secrecy disrupted, couple to return home amid intense local interest.
In Rochester two miles north of Mount Vernon, William Major killed his wife, daughter, and granddaughter with a revolver and ax after a night at home. He then killed himself in his barn, leaving one son alive with $150 promised for future sharing. Mrs Major and the others died from the wounds. the surviving son alerted neighbors.
Rev F M Shroat of Blue Mound Kansas says his lung disease improved after using Dr Kings New Discovery gaining 26 pounds and being sound again. Arthur Love of Love s Punny Folks adds it cures consumption when other remedies fail after trial. Free trial at local drugstores. Otto Betz photographer commits suicide in Rochester New York after family trouble.
The report lists injured and involved workers across several states including Hannibal Missouri Huntington West Virginia Charleston West Virginia and Blackstone Virginia. Conductor Schweichert suffered crushed legs while Section Master Myers sustained breast and back injuries. Ties injuries were taken to the Caliwell house White Sulphur.
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