08 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1896
Page
1
The article notes a commission meeting with Judge White absent and Olney at the state department. It reports evolving rules for rail and water travel to isolate infectious travelers and charge their costs to the carrier, with conductors required to telegraph plans into Indiana and penalties for noncompliance.
President Cleveland proclaims Utah admitted as a state and outlines conditions of adoption of its constitution and government. Capitol Hill signals and public buildings display flags as inaugural events approach. Governor Wells and officials acknowledge the宣action with congratulations amid awaiting ceremonies.
London reports show sobering British mood from the Transvaal invasion and Venezuelan dispute. Dispatches claim quiet at Johannesburg, tolls of Jameson raid, Kruger concessions, and debates on a common-sense policy to avoid wider war.
Jan 4 reports describe a brutal massacre in Orfah where official cables claim 900 Christians killed, but private estimates rise to about 2000. The violence is linked to Kurdish and Havadah cavalry with a major incident at Bietedjik, a key town on the Apprkatos. Embassies note the bloodshed as exceptionally serious.
Telegraphed updates from Natal describe heavy casualties among Dr. Jameson’s followers with 120 killed and 37 wounded. Boer forces report only 3 killed and 5 wounded. Provisional town government in Johannesburg consolidated gold fields with three Maxim guns and called for defense amid Boer advances.
The House adjourned at 12:20 after a brief session. Rep. Clarence E. Allen, elected to represent Utah, faced credentials questions while discussions touched on a proposed $100,000,000 loan and pending appointments.
The article notes the swearing in of Peckham as a new justice of the United States Supreme Court. Chief Justice Fuller announces the commission receipt, and the oath is administered, with attention from lawyers, the Chinese minister, and Peckham's suite. The ceremony emphasizes equal justice before the law.
An accident at a mining site left ten men working the night shift trapped. Four died: Thomas Merritt age twenty five of Spribafield, Stephen Merritt age twenty eight of Springfield, Patrick Lynch age thirty, and Peter Robert age forty three, all from Springheld, Pa. They were reportedly on a shaft bucket when the rope detached and the bucket fell. Engineeer Bowen halted machinery after the loss of the rope, as rescuers found the men on top of the shaft.
Reports from Baltimore Md describe elaborate religious rites elevating Francis Satolli archbishop and apostolic delegate to cardinal, with clergy diplomats and U.S. officials in attendance. Ceremony details include beretta conferral and oath, preceding steps in Rome within six months. News also notes Waterway Convention plans for a Michigan City to Chicago canal and Toronto premiership speculation.
Obituary notes the death of Henry Graff, longtime Fort Wayne businessman born 1838 in Frankfort Germany, who died in Hot Springs Arkansas at 6 45 pm on Wednesday after a long illness. The report traces his career at Mayer & Graff then Mayer & Graffle, his civic service on the common council and water works board, and his wealth from stock holdings and life insurance. He leaves a widow and children and was a devout Catholic active in church and community life.
A family ordeal unfolds as a family at No 84 Lagi Friday faces a deadly gas incident after a hunting fire goes wrong. Dr Baytod and Mrs Joseph are among those affected as neighbors rush to assist during a night of heavy flames and gas exposure.
An obituary item records Ernest D Gail of Arthur died from pleurisy at age 35. He leaves a wife and children and funeral arrangements are noted, with references to his mother sister and local ministers. The piece mentions community reactions, a house scene, and ongoing local civic interest.
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