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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1890

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Knights of Labor Elect Officers at Moro Gathering

The State Assembly of Knights of Labor met in Moro Indiana on January 10 1890 with all state officers present except one. Officers elected include J W DeWitt Huntington state master workman H H Schumann Fort Wayne state worthy foreman H L Wean Goshen F J S Robinson Cloverland W D Whitney Muncie and executive board C J Baker Vincennes Louis C Kasten Fort Wayne C W Newbold Monon Wm Henry Connersville. Next session set for December 1890 in Huntington.

Moro Ind State Assembly of Knights of Labor Tuesaday Order United States America

Sixteen Die In River Caisson Cave-In Near Louisville

Eighteen workers in a caisson at the Ohio river bridge site near Louisville were trapped by a sudden water burst. Rescue efforts found three bodies early this morning, with four more deaths later confirmed, bringing the total to sixteen. Abe Taylor survived to recount the tragedy.

Abe Taylor Preston Street Hamilton Morris Lewis Cox

The World’s Fair Claims Hearings in Senate Committee

Washington hearings open as the quadricentennial committee argues for a Washington world’s fair with support from governors of forty one states and territories. Debates resume next morning with New York and Chicago cases to be heard amid the Kelley obsequies in the house.

Washington Senate Hiscock Anderson Washington Board of Promotion Board of Promotion New York Chicago Washinecton Chauncey M. Depew House

Ocean Steamers Beat Transpacific Record Trips

A cablegram says the steamer China arrived at Yokohama after a ten day thirteen hour voyage, breaking the record. The Parthia arrived from Yokohama in twelve days twenty three hours, beating the City of Pekin to San Francisco by six days.

San Francisco Vancouver Parthia Yokohama Pekin

Duel in Heflin Street Ends Fatal Standoff

In Heflin, Alabama, Dock Bell, a leading citizen, was killed in a street duel with Sam C. Creamer, the town marshal. Longstanding family feud fueled the confrontation as the two men faced off in the street Wednesday night, settling a long-running grudge.

Bremincham Ala Dock Bell Heflin Sam C. Creamer

Blooded horses burned in Kentucky stable fire

Fire at the Macey Brothers livery and training stable in Versailles Kentucky destroyed forty trotting horses including the $51,000 stallion Bell Boy and caused $125,000 loss on horses. The blaze spread to nearby businesses and residences, totaling $25,000 in buildings with two thirds insured.

Slick Swindlers Cross Border After Creditor Swindle

A Montreal firm W. Ellis & Co. vanished from Smith's Falls and Carlton Place Ont after securing a large line of credit in Montreal. They bought vast goods and sold them at exceptionally low prices before crossing back into Canada, leaving creditors in distress and inquiries underway.

Montreal Ont W. Ellis & Co Smith’s Falls Carlton Place Ellis & Co Canada

Vanderbilt Heir Engaged to Miss Johnstone of South Carolina

George Vanderbilt announces engagement to Miss Mary Johnstone daughter of Col. Wm Johnstone of Arndale Georgetown county South Carolina The couple met at Beaucher mountain and on Miss Johnstone’s South Island plantation the engagement was confirmed Vanderbilt plans a southern expo and park in Ashville North Carolina earlier reports from Charleston are denied by Vanderbilt family members

Cuarneston N. C George Vanderbilt Mary Johnstone Wm. Johnstone Arndale South Carolina Georgetown County Vanderbilt Ashville Muexdo Park Johnstone Beaucher Mountain W. Miles Charleston

No Irish Need Apply at Montreal St James Club

Sensation in Montreal as four prominent citizens are black-balled from St James club for Irish origin. B J Coughlin named among those rejected. Secrecy surrounds the action, with Irish circles already predicting retaliation by the Montreal Hunt Club.

Atswell Club Canada Montreal Sti. James Club B. J. Coughlin

King Alfonso Dying Rumors Sweep Spain

The infant king Alfonso of Spain is reported gravely ill with high fever and convulsions. Doctors fear for his recovery as Premier Sagasta has been summoned. A later dispatch says his condition slightly improved with sleeping and small soup intake.

Marrio Alfonso Sagasta Maprio

Government Seizes 220000 Acres in Coeur dAlene Lands

A DeSmit mission conference between Coeur d Alene Indians and government officers led to a treaty transferring 220000 acres of the reservation to the United States. Boomers had gathered at the border expecting to move in once the agreement was signed.

Sronane Falus Washi Coeur d’ Alen DeSmit Mission United States

Arkansas Woman Delivers Four Babies in Texarkana

Texarkana Arkansas January 13 Mrs Page of this place has just given birth to four girls all healthy. The mother and babies are doing well. She previously had twins with her former husband and one birth with her present husband totaling eight children by three births. A sewing society forms to aid the family and infant clothing and soothing syrup will be sent.

Texarkana Ark

Scenes in the House for the Funeral of William D Kelley

Washington abuzz as the House honors the late William D Kelley father of the house. Vice President Morton and Senate leaders attend. The casket lies in the chamber with lilies and flowers as prayer and Baptist burial rites conclude the service. The procession ends with remains sent to Philadelphia for further services at Chestnut Street residence.

Washington House of Representatives Wm. D. Kelley Harrison Halford Wanamaker Morton Bassett Senate Judge Kelley Reed A. J. Holmes Riggs Capitol Holmes Cuthbert Butler O'Neill House Sherman Bingham Pennsylvania Kelley Baltimore and Potomac Philadelphia Horstman Chestnut Street Twenty-second Chestnut Streets A. H. Furness

Montana Ends Year Debt Free as Legislature Hears Proposals

Montana opens the year without debt and with treasury cash. Auditor Kenney filed last year’s report with the governor and sent it to the printer as lawmakers discuss a possible compromise. Democratic senators attend sessions but avoid roll calls while efforts to unite the two houses continue. At Priesburgh, Pa a severe furnace explosion at Carnegie's Lucy furnace injures several and kills Michael Welch.

Hexnena Mont Montana Treasury Kenney Senate

Two Southerners Quarrel Over Cards Then Gunfire

In New York on January 11 two Southern society members quarreled in club rooms over a game of cards. They then argued on the street and one man fired twice at the other who escaped unharmed. Identified as W. Hi. Clark of the public works department and Wilton Randolph an insurance broker, investigators could not determine who fired. No arrests were reported.

New York Southern Society W. Hi. Clark Public Works Department Wilton Randolph Monrarar Ont Ian Canada St. James Street St. James Baptist Baptiste St. Helen’s Island St. Lawrence Lachine Montreal Dominion Bridge Works Victoria Bridge St. Hilliar Grand Trunk Road Iroquois Iroquois Hotel Kansas Orry Kansas Nebraska Hiawatha Whcarra Kas Liberal West Stevens Martin Stevens County Ira Jennie Williams Thomas Wilson Ophie Stiles Agnes Thompson S. Hammerville P. ©. Barrett Crexvenne Wyo Evanston

Czar Orders Inquiry Into Siberian Exile Shootings

Acting on hints from Germany the czar has directed an investigation to verify the facts of a recent Siberia exile shooting. The emperor seeks details and truth behind the incident as reported from St. Petersburg.

St. Peterssure Germany Siberia

Culpits Detained for Immediate Trial Expected Harsh Punishment

The text records that the culprits were ordered to be tried immediately and that severe punishment is anticipated.

Cronin murder trial motion adjourned to tomorrow

In Cariaco January 13 Branch 3 of the criminal court resumed the Cronin case. Beggs attended with his lawyers while Coughlin sat in his former place. The court heard requests to delay arguments. Judge Wing's arrival prompted a postponement to 10 oclock tomorrow for a ruling on the new trial motion.

Cariaco Criminal Court Cronin John FE. Beggs Dan Coughlin Burke John F. Beggs Messrs Foster and Ames Beggs Beges Kunze Begers Coughlin Longenecker Ingham Mills and Hynes Forrest Donohue David Bir Bir. Forrest McConnell Judge Wing

The Prayde of Childhood in Mrs Southworth Cell cell tragedy

New Year notes on Mrs Southworth death at the Tombs after a November 22 confrontation on Fulton street. Stephen Pettus fled the Brooklyn ferry scene wounded, then died in a tea store. Mrs Southworth’s sons Martin and George Martin kept vigil as Blanche Cunningham cared for her. Her final words were a children’s prayer. The death was described as painless.

No. 10 Blanche Cunningham

Big Mac Gambler Shot in Northwest Gambling House

In Sronase Fatus Washington on January 12 H M McCrosser known as Big Mac was shot and killed by Harry Baer a proprietor of the largest gambling house in the northwest Baer was ejecting a man for stealing chips when Big Mac assaulted him Baer fired and McCrosser died fifteen minutes later

Sronase Fatus Wash H. M. McCrosser Big Mac Harry Baer Northwest Baer

Clinton Ky Tornado Kills Eleven, Wounds Fifty Three

East Clinton, Kentucky hit by a tornado last night demolishing fifty five houses. Eleven people were killed and fifty three wounded. Named dead include J A Rhodes two children Mrs Wm Bone Burnett Bone Walter Nance Juba W Gaddie and infant. One victim remains unidentified. The piece also notes presidential nominations for postmasters B W Smith Lafayette Indiana and Iver M Tichenor Princeton Indiana.

Camp Tormado Clinton J. A. Rhodes Wm. Bone Burnett Bone Walter Nance Juba W. Gaddie J. OC. Wedges

Vast Montreal hurricane robs city of calm and many lives

Destructive windstorms sweep Eastern Canada and Kansas area. Montreal reports toppled steeples, roofs ripped from churches, and a deadly train wreck near Actonvale with many injuries. Kansas and Nebraska brace for coal shortages as blizzards kill livestock and halt rail traffic.

The Russian Czar Incontestably Under Pressure

In January reports deny the czar's insanity but note officials find it hard to reach him for signing orders or counsel on major matters. Earlier liberal moves included pardons, press freedom, and school reforms, halted by a plot against him and the ensuing struggle between tyranny and anarchy.

Losnox Russia

Jackson Bank Faces Losses in Smith Purifier Failure

Jackson Mich Jan 14 The George T Smith middlings purifier company failed with liabilities at about a half million. Assets are expected to roughly equal liabilities after a recent reorganization twenty days ago. Creditors press claims amid alleged extravagance by Company T Smith. Principal creditors are Jackson Bank 177000 and Preston National Bank Detroit 385000.

Jackson, Mich Preston National Bank Detroit

Strange Cash Disappearance in Cash Texas

A mysterious robbery in Cash Texas involving the Fargo Express company. About $11,000 vanished from the company office on Sunday morning, with investigators including Superintendent Chris- handling the case as details emerge.

Danass Texas Fargo Express Company Chris

Cleveland's Fix Exposes City Irregularities in Accounts

A morning paper cites an expert bookkeeper showing about 3 million dollars in city old accounts paid without council approval. Expert Lembeck claims falsified or incomplete investigations hid irregularities. He says 1 to 2 million appeared paid without records or purpose. Council adjourned without action. a public meeting may follow.

Crivenano Olio State of Ohio Julius Lembeck Lembeck

Snow and disasters hit towns from Wisconsin to New York

A January 14 bulletin reports heavy snow in Asunano Wisconsin halting logging, trains delayed up to eight hours, and 11 degrees below zero. Rail boss J B Mullikin ill in Michigan. Stolen mail near Cutcaco and a deadly flu outbreak in Boston with multiple deaths in Nashua and Manchester. Fires destroy cotton in Waco, a steamboat captain dies in Davesport, and a cyclone devastates Lowes Kentucky.

Asunano Wis Mich J. B. Mullikin Chicago and West Michigan Morton House Kansas City C. W. Fairman J. G. Adkins Cutcaco Adam L. Amberg West Town Winskeg Man Free Press Sum the Sun St. Louis W. D. Littlefield Telegraph St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railroad Western Union Telegraph Company Bostox la Grippe Henry Wallace Nashua N. H Manchester Lorenzo VD. Colby Bracnett Tex G. A. Gilea H. C. Hunt Shefford Junction Waco Texas Flurrison Station Harrison Davesport Samuel Mitchel Upper Mississippi Hoxie Ark Decker Currant River Paveean Lowes Graves County Presbyterian Broomeiinp N. C Cuenwood Recurstien N. Y B.A. Sullivan New Youk

Brice Elected U S Senator by Ten Vote Margin

Calvin Brice Democrat wins the U S Senate seat on the first ballot with 76 votes to 66 for Foster Republican in a Columbus election datelined January 14. In Washington, bills move from committees as the Senate considers Florida swamp land grant claims and Oklahoma town site entry debate unfolds in the House.

Columbnus Calvin Brice United States Foster Washington News Washineton Senate Call Florida House Perkins Kansas Oklahoma Silcott Adams Illinois

Kicked by a Horse Injures Stable Worker

Bert Greenlaw, a stable hand at 98 East Berry Street for D N and M Foster, was kicked in the head by a horse this morning as he mounted. The animal swerved, threw him, and dragged him, leaving two scalp wounds and unconsciousness until Dr. Asa Boswell attended. His shoe slipping freed him from the peril.

Bert Greenlan East Berry Street D. N M. Foster Greenlaw Asa Boswell

Morton Club Holds Annual Election Last Night

The Morton club conducted two meetings for its annual officer election. C. W. Orr was chosen president. other officers include J. W. Hayden Max Frankenstein Harry W. Ninde Benj I Harper as vice presidents with Owen N. Heaton recording secretary Richard G. Thompson financial secretary Wm J Kettler treasurer and directors B W Skelton Gottlieb Haller Dr A J Laubach W J Vesey D N Foster.

Morton Club THE Sentinel C. W. Orr Charles W. Orr J. W. Hayden Max Frankenstein Harry W. Ninde Benj I. Harper Owen N. Heaton Richard G. Thompson Wm. J. Kettler B. W. Skelton Gottlieb Haller A. J. Laubach W. J. Vesey D. N. Foster

Land Sale Notice Under Seal of President Van Buren Fort Wayne

A 160 acre patent in favor of David Clingesheil was entered in Huntington recorder’s office. The northwest quarter of section 28, township 26 north range 8 west, lands district, is to be sold at Fort Wayne Indiana. Patent issued by President Martin Van Buren January 1 1837. copy dated December 7 1889 from the Interior Department records.

David Clingesheil General Land Office Washington, D. C Recorder’s Office Huntington District of Lands Fort Wayne Indiana Martin van Buren United States Department of the Interior

Dissolution at Skelton Watt Wilt Firm

E H McDonald succeeds B W Skelton in Skelton Watt Wilt after mutual consent dissolution. E W Skelton retires from the wholesale grocery firm today. McDonald, formerly Carnahan & Co, buys Skelton's interest and the business becomes McDonald Watt Wilt. Four years ago the firm Skelton Watt Bond began. Skelton has not yet decided his next venture.

E. W. Skelton Skelton, Watt & Wilt E. H. McDonald Carnahan & Co Mr. Skelton McDonald, Watt & Wilt Skelton, Watt & Bond Skelton

Meepbs Plea in Fort Wayne Volksfreund Case

Joseph Kerp files suit in Fort Wayne circuit court seeking dissolution of partnership in the Katholische Warte also known as the Fort Wayne Volksfreund. He alleges partner Ruessewald collected funds and left without accounting after Kerp, a recent German immigrant, invested all his money and now seeks court settlement of business affairs.

Joseph Kerp Kajetan J. Bauer Katholische Warte Fort Wayne Volksfreand Ruessewald Germany

Shelbyville Girl Rebecca Fuller Missing After Death Action

Rebecca Fuller, about eighteen, of Shelbyville Indiana, is missing since Monday night. It is believed she jumped into the Blue River and drowned after leaving a note asking her sister not to mourn. Her mind was deranged. she had wandered away months earlier and was found across her mother's grave, with talent in painting and poetry.

Rebecca Fuller Shelbyville Ind Blue River

Arm Crushed In Car-Coupling Accident

Chauncy Hart, a boarder on Maumee avenue, suffered a severe crush injury to his left arm while coupling cars. Bumper contact mangled the flesh and splintered bone, with amputation possible. He lies in City hospital. Mrs. A A Rogers dies in New York City while visiting daughter Mrs. Walter Tigar.

Chauncy Hart New York City Rogers A. A. Rogers Walter Tigar

Funeral of Mrs. Rogers Held at Calhoun Street Home

The deceased was a Baptist church member and active worker. Remains arrived Sunday at 5 p.m. by Pittsburg road. Funeral held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home of her son Edward D. Rogers at 493 South Calhoun Street.

Baptist Church Pittsburg Edward D. Rogers South Calhoun Street

Eye injury in Hicksville woman and DeKalb patient

Mrs. Samuel Comparet of Hicksville Ohio suffered severe eye damage from spilled acid and is with relatives on East Main Street after treatment by Dr. T J Dills. Another patient from DeKalb County, Mrs Baker, lost sight in one eye in an accident and underwent an operation Friday afternoon.

Samuel Comparet Hicksville Ohio T. J. Dills East Main Street Baker DeKalb County

Mourning Homes List Deaths Week Ended January 11

The Homes Wrapper lists deaths for the week ending January 11 including Catherine Sams 73 from congestion of the stomach Fred Sauber child of 1 day spasms Caroline Klingeman 48 typhoid Sister Aloysia 40 consumption Sibilla Herring 77 old age Henry Horstman 8 brain Ella Sawyer 24 neuralgia of stomach Henry Engelking 42 consumption Francis Meiner 54 cancer of the stomach.

Catherine Sams Wm. Weaver Fred Sauber Caroline Klingeman Aloysia Sibilla Herring Henry Horstman Ella Sawyer Henry Engelking Francis Meiner

Improvements at Indiana Deaf and Dumb Institute Under New Management

The Indiana Institute for the Deaf and Dumb filed its 1889 annual report Thursday. One death that year. 189 boys and 159 girls enrolled. five counties represented. A new building 152 by 100 feet three stories tall with 24 classrooms, art room, library, basement, mansard roof, steam heat, and planned electric lighting will boost capacity. Superintendent R O Johnson improved supply issuance. Real estate valued at $534239.71. Net per pupil expense for the year was 180.65 dollars.

Indiana Institution For the Deaf and Dumb R. O. Johnson

Deaths of Two Esteemed Citizens Mark Week

The notices report J. M. Deuter, 72, dies at his son-in-law Christ Kramer’s home on Madison Street after Bright’s disease. Elizabeth Hohnholz, 33, dies of typhoid fever at 78 North Harrison Street. funeral at St. Paul Lutheran on Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Also, a two-days-old child of Mr Wm Franke died Sunday.

Christ Kramer Madison Street J. M. Deuter Bright Deuter Elizabeth Hohnholz Herman Hohnholz North Harrison Street St. Paul Lutheran Church Wm. Franke

Tariff Reform League to Hold Indiana Convention Jan 21

Indiana Tariff Reform League calls for its annual convention in Taney Reform League headquarters at the Grand hotel Indiana on January 21 1890 at 10 o clock a.m. Delegates from every club with fees payable and organized township representation. Address Thomas J. Hudson East Washington Street for details Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.

State League League Grand Hotel Thomas Jefferson Thomas J. Hudson East Washington Street Evcar A. Brows M. W. Lig Tuomas J. Hopsox

Supreme Court Affirms Bass et al. Water Rights Case

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed lower court ruling in Bass et al. versus the City of Fort Wayne. The decision upholds the council’s right to appoint commissioners to assess damages and allows the city to draw water from rivers for supply, rejecting claims that the Rudisill pool proceedings were invalid or that it condemned artificial water provisions. Judge Elliott delivered the ruling with Judge Taylor and City Attorney Colerick arguing.

Elliott Supreme Court John Bass Fort Wayne Allen Circuit Court Edward O'Rourke Bass Et St. Joe River Bass Et al R. 8. Taylor Henry Colerick

St Josephs College to Be Built in Rensselaer Under Bishop Dwenger

The new St Josephs college in Rensselaer Indiana will be established under Rt Rev Bishop Dwenger. The building cost is estimated at 35000 dollars with brick already furnished. Medland Gleitz and Wurpilatt of Logansport hold the contract at 26050 dollars ahead of eight other bidders. Senior officials from Carthaginian Ohio and Glandorf Colorado attended the bid reception. The college will enroll Fort Wayne diocese students.

St. Joseph's College Rensselaer Ind B. Kendrick Fort Wayne Dwenger Medland, Gleitz & Wurpilatt Logansport Liebman & Henry John Suelzer George 8. Brown Lafayette Henry Drees Carthagins Ohio F. Nigsch

Colonel Zollingers Successor Delayed in Taking Office

A letter from Nicholas Ensley the new pension agent says he has not yet received his blank bond from Washington and cannot say when he will assume charge. Zollinger aimed to transfer by his expiry date but will stay on this week. He plans to join Col Briant in Huntington in a business venture. Thieves robbed Henry Schuch’s saloon on South Lafayette, taking thirteen boxes of cigars and some cash. Jacob Stegemeyer and Jacob Raper were arrested as suspects and later jailed for vagrancy pending investigation. Stegemeyer previously served a penitentiary term for theft.

Nicholas Ensley Washington Zollinger Henry Schuch Lafayette Street Schrader O'Connell Jacob Stegemeyer Jacob Raper

Deputy Supreme Auditor Honor To Thomas Meegan

Thomas Meegan, deputy supreme chancellor of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, received a commission from Supreme President John C. McGuire conferring the title of deputy supreme auditor. The appointment came as a surprise to Meegan and was met with congratulations from friends.

Thomas Meegan The Catholic Benevolent Legion Supreme John C. McGuire the Legion Meegan

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