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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1892

Page

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Death comes to Cardinal Manning after long illness

Cardinal Henry Edward Manning dies after a week of decline in London. He suffered bronchitis and lung congestion before fading, dying at 8 am with last rites given. Manning, born 1808, shaped as a Protestant then Catholic church leader and reformer, long advocated temperance and social issues in Britain. The report notes 19th century church figures Cardinal Simeo and Cardinal Wiseman context and mentions Ireland’s Archbishop traveling to Liege for a conference.

Loxpox Lan Henry Edward Manning Cardinal Manning Andrew Clarke Henry Exward Homan Church Westminster Fotteridge Nlettefordshire London Cardinal Yarrow Balliol College Oxford Morton College University of Oxford Livingston and Gruffigham Sussex Leicester Inds Bayswater Oblates of St. Charles Borromo Rome Archdiocese of Cardinal Wiseman Manning Pius IX Andrew Gregory Ife Vatican St. Paui Minn Ireland New York Liege Belgium Simeo Mimion

Infant body found in Ottawa gutter sparks murder case

Ottawa Illinois reports a newborn girl was discarded by Margaret Whitney who confessed to giving birth that morning and throwing the infant into the street. Margaret, in poor condition, and Widow Whitney were arrested as the investigation traced a bloody path from the gutter to the old Vette house. Barry Wright is suspected as having fled, while Margaret’s statement shifted blame.

Ottawa Dunn East Superior Street Vette House Whitney Margaret County Asylum Barry Wright

Death of Duke of Clarence Ends Royal Heir’s Life

News arrives that Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward Duke of Clarence and Avondale died after a night of illness. Queen Victoria learned of the loss at Osborne and sent condolences to the Prince and Princess of Wales. The bell of St Paul’s tolled as the city learned the heir to the throne is gone. He was born January 8 1864 and titled Duke of Clarence and Avondale in 1879.

Lospos Dan Duke of Clarence United Press Sandringham Queen Victoria Osborne Prince and Princess of Wales London St. Paul's Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward Duke of

Pittsburg Limited No 9 Plows Into Street Car in Chicago

A Chicago Forty-seventh street crossing disaster on the Chicago- Pittsburg and Fort Wayne line killed two street car passengers and injured thirteen. The No 9 limited struck a Chicago Street Railway horse car amid a complex track network. Blame centered on crossing keeper OH L Albrecht street car conductor Joseph Flannigan and driver Michael who reportedly failed to ensure tracks were clear. Police arrested the crossing keeper and conductor. the driver is said to be in hiding. Nearby residents rushed to aid, a saloon became a temporary hospital, and one woman was found killed at the pilot far from the cap. The incident occurred January 16 with the driver speeding at about forty miles per hour.

Forty-seventh Street Chicago- Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Street Railway Company OH. L. Albrecht Jos. Flannigan Michael Albrecht Craigin

Court grants habeas corpus for Ashforth in piracy of funds

The Court of Queen's Bench grants a decree nisi calling on the treasury Bow Street police court and President Lincoln to show cause why a writ of habeas corpus should not issue for Joseph J. Ashforth an Englishman born charged with absconding from Brooklyn New York with funds of the Royal Arcanum Building and Loan Association. The decree allows fuller argument on extradition rights as Ashforth's counsel claims no sufficient evidence. The Firemen's Insurance Company of Dayton Ohio announces retirement from business transferring all policies liabilities and goodwill to National Fire Insurance Company Hartford Conn. Samuel Craighead president.

Loxpex Jan Court of Queen’s Bench Treasury Bow Street United States Lincoln Joseph J. Ashforth Ashforth Brooklyn N. Y Royal Arcanum Building and Loan Association Nisi Firemans Insurance Company Dayton Ohio Firemen’s Insurance Company of National Fire Insurance Company Hartford Frremen's Samuel Craighead

Ex-President joins Joe Jefferson in hunting trip

Ex-President Meveland passed through Arrasta Georgia last night en route to join Joe Jefferson for a hunting and fishing expedition. He was bound for the comedian's plantation in Louisiana.

Joe Jefferson Arrasta Dan Meveland Cleveland Louisiana

Will It Be War Bello Chilean Crisis Brews In Offing

Washington dispatch warns war may erupt over Chile after cabinet meeting revealed strong anti US sentiment in Valparaiso and among other consuls. President plans a tough message to Congress, with naval mobilization and recruitment boosts under way as Chile delays apology and indemnity.

Washington United States Chili McCreary Valparaiso Ils. Meary Tie Egan Crise Herbert Tracy San Francisco Navy Department Valpari New York Schofield Montt Herald Chile Baltimore Blaine Congress Carlsle

Quinn in drunken shooting claim leads to Snyder homicide

Brvaneta January 16. Thanas Quinn, in an intoxicated state, entered Prosecutor Marshs office and claimed he just killed Mrs. Snyder at 711 Washington Ave. He was detained and Marsh summoned an officer. they went to the house where Mrs. Snyder lay shot in the head and chest. An ambulance...

Brvaneta Thanas Quinn Marsh Snyder Washington Avenue Quinn

Jiams Wins His Suit In Bank Stock Case

Terre Haute Jan 18 After a twelve days trial the jury found for the defense in the bank stock suit Finmin Nippert v W P Jiams. Nippert claimed Jiams sold him 20000 dollars worth of First National Bank of Indianapolis stock before the bank failed. Jiams a bank director denied fraud and the jury deliberated ten minutes. Ex Congressmen and witnesses named include John E Lamb and W Voorhees.

Terre Havre Finmin Nippert W. P. Jiams Nippert Tjams First National Bank of Indianapolis Ijams John E. Lamb Senator Voorhees Jams W. IT. English Augustus D. Lynch Ijjams Axtell

Walter A. Wood Dies Inventor of Harvesting Machines

Walter A Wood, noted inventor and manufacturer of harvesting machines, died Friday at his home in Houstek Fants New York. He earned honors from European crowns for service to humanity and served two terms as a U S congressman. Also in Indiana obituaries Judge Nelson R Keyes, 42, died in Coucuars. Rockport banker T B Vardy, 55, a major grain dealer, died in Rockport.

Houstek Fants N. Y Walter A. Wood Tie Europe Congress Coucuars Ind Nelson KR. Keyes Ninth Brown Bartholomew Rockport Jan T. BR. Vardy Rockport Bank Indiana

Resting Place of Long Missing Heir Found

In Briverroort Connecticut Dan 1 8 six years ago Henry M Griswold son of a wealthy local family vanished after his father died leaving a quarter of the estate to him. Relatives traced a clue to Langley St C where the body lay in an obscure grave five years. It was exhumed identified and shipped home to enable distribution of the elder Griswold estate valued around $60 000.

Briverroort Conn Henry M. Griswold Griswold Langley St. C Chiswold Eliza Justice France Constabe Baghy John Vining la Grip S. R. Alden Katherine Tezes Sophia Stellhorn Dienst Dodgone Frederick Boegel Elizabeth Workman John Rettig C. Schaaf St. John’s Wim. &. Robinson James Johnson John Shepler Cora Laurence Alexander Selletter Mary Vogel

Montauk Navy Yard Gears Up For Service

League Island yard resumes activity after years of idleness as the Montauk is readied for sea in three weeks with a faster option in a week if needed. The Nahant and Jason can follow similarly, amid navy department orders tied to Chilean tensions.

Poiapoloma Jan. Ps League Island Navy Yard Washington Montauk Coghlan League Island Nahant Jason Navy Department

Though Much Stronger He Is Still Too Weak to Preside in the House

Wasuxetos Jan 16 Though Speaker Crisp improves his physician forbids Monday attendance. the house will continue under Speaker Pro tem McMillin. Crisp showed better strength and answered letters but no date is set for resuming duties.

Wasuxetos Speaker Crisp House Protem McMillin Crisp

Wealthy farmer and Miss Fanning wed in village ceremony

In a village marriage, sixty seven year old farmer Riddings near White Tall TL married Miss Dulin Fanning twenty seven. The marriage contract grants the bride ownership of a 830,000 good a policy for 86,000 on Riddings life. Riddings recently gave his son and three daughters each 15,000, disposing of the fortune.

Parwyer Dan

Crazy Woman Makes Her God on the Tee in Lake Wichitan

Mrs. Mary Simpson, described as temporarily insane, was found frozen to death on Lake Michigan near the street after disrobing and lying on the ice. The incident occurred Saturday evening as authorities investigate the bizarre scene.

Lake Wichitan Cineaco Jan. TS Mary Simpson Lake Michigan Thie Street

War Fears Rise as Chilean Fleet Heads for Magellan Straits

Washington to Valparaiso reports indicate Chile plans a bold move toward the Straits of Magellan with a squadron including the Esmarelda Almirante Cochrane Pinto and Conell. Admiral Walker prepares for possible engagement aboard the Chicago as U S readiness at the navy department grows amid rumors of Yorktown firing and heightened tensions between the United States and Chile.

Wosnixutes Han Tong Patel Navy Department Evans Valparaiso Straits of Magellan Admiral Walker Chili Esmarelda Almirante Cochrane Pinto Conlell Chicago Montevidio Department Yorktown Senor Montt Congress Washington Pereira Milburn United States Houses of Congress Gherarcdi Walker Chile Gherardi Pacific Boston Charleston United States Navy New York Barbadoes Philadelphia Gherardis Montevideo

Republican County Committees Face Scrutiny in Indiana

In Indiana, Republicans met across counties last Saturday to elect chairmen for county committees. Weakened by Blaine versus Clarkson factions, a party meeting in Indianapolis on January 28 aimed to organize a new state central committee. At Muncie, George W. Cromer hinted the Blaine camp. John C. Eiley lost to Harrison supporters amid a heated vote. In Jefferson, local wrangles reflected the broader intra party clash.

Indiana Republican State Central Committee Indianapolis Blaine Clarkson Muncie Chatrina John C. Eiley Clarrison Claumnipion Geeorge W. Cromer

A Lion's Jealousy Kills Bride in Northwest Ranch

A tame cub lion on Mexican immigrant Lopez's ranch killed his wife after growing hostile to her and escaped into the woods. Lopez, distraught, had planned to sell the animal before the tragedy, and neighbors report the man descended into madness after the incident.

Sipven City Dan Suan Lopez Lopez Lopes Lope

Indianapolis Democrats Aim for National Convention Bid

A Indianapolis Commercial Club delegation arrived to secure the next national Democratic convention for the city. The party, including Morse Brown Lamb Voorhees Hawkins Shanklin Jewett Fortune and others, organized a headquarters at the Arlington. The executives planned the lineup and assign tasks, with meetings to continue tonight.

Winsnixcros Commercial Club Indianapolis E. Morse United States Edward Hawkins Geo. W. Shanklin Evansville Courier Chapin G. Foster W. Peele John C. Nelson Chas. Ib. Jowett William Fortune Arlington Holman and Parrett Martin Cooper McClellan Sheering Taggart Bynum Fortune Morss Erwin Sullivan John EB. Lamb Wilk Fortune

Man Who Maimed Muller in Alleycase at Tombs Court

Henry Dowd known as Jack the Slasher was arraigned in the Tombs police court before Justice Duffy charged with cutting the throat of William Muller near 90 James Street. Dowd pleaded self defense claiming Muller pushed him. held without bail for examination Thursday. Dowd, 38, hails from Liverpool. Dowd’s brother and others connected to the case were mentioned. officials report multiple clergy and charity figures already ill with grip.

William Muller Dan Henry Dowd Jack the Slasher Tombs Justice Duffy Jaumes Street Dowd Mutter Muller Justice Daly Liverpool Hheney Flatbush Fred Hado Ridgewater Tim Andoon Tre Kaven Awas Justice Dishy Jim Commissioner of Charities

Law Upheld in Evansville Tax Increase Dispute

Judge Richardson sustained the Indiana Tax Commissions 20 percent city assessment raise for Evansville and refused an injunction blocking the new valuation. The case centers on unequal township taxation within Digeon township and a statewide scale dispute over property values.

Digeon Evansville State Board of Tax Commissioners

Hunters finally kill two California pumas in Ohio

Two massive pumas near Leipsic Ohio were hunted to death after a dramatic pursuit. A female six feet eight inches long and a male seven feet three inches were shot in a swampy cave. The carcasses were taken to Cincinnati as residents recall a legendary chase with traps, torches, and rapid gunfire.

Leipsic Ohio Cincinnati Milt Stanley Henry Wolfe Tiffin Mose Coats Baughman Alf Rhoades Palmer Township Black Swamp

Feared Boar Goes Wild at Maysville Road Farm

Infuriated boar at Ten A. H. Hamilton’s farm attacked horses cattle and hogs on Friday afternoon. The herd huddled in a corner as the animal struck repeatedly. Keeper Snyder chased the beast away but could not kill it. The boar will be dispatched Friday. A valuable colt and several cows suffered severe injuries. Dr. H. A. Read assessed wounded animals for survival.

A. H. Hamilton Maysville Road Mr. Snyder H. A. Read

Rev Northrop Urges Heart Over Hypocrisy at AOUW Memorial

Rev Northrop preached a Memorial sermon to AOUW lodges at the Baptist tabernacle urging kindness over hypocrisy. He urged words of encouragement to workers facing storms and led a collection for a blind student in Louisville. The Tracy family near Arcola is afflicted with grippe.

Morning Gazette A. Northrop Baptist Tabernacle Mr. North

Also Mentioned on This Page

Minnius Cardinal Simeo Owana J. D. Sipple Calesburg Sipple Galesburg California Denver Omaha Iris Fialesburg Colorado Kayven” Case Col Graves Pittsburg Limited Drayrox Ont Jane Smith Louis Newton John A. Gardner Bell Organ Company Toronto Royal Hotel Mr. Newton Guelph Absconder Tima Atin Deatif Wilds Oklahoma Cnaxocer Ljiams Ferre Haute Ter Walter A. Weood Anna Tun Straits of Meechin Sfust Chil Ville Pharricon Tarrison Mayer Arthur Mayer Aml Franklin Seymour Marrison Marion Hardison Marion County SPLIV Blaing and Harrison Father Breaniner Pather Wo J. Huinku Father Borg Orphans’ Asylum Dinige Richardson Eynansville Ansetains The Tax bLuenee News Gur Thireaday Jilge Richardson Vanderburgh County Finous Pigeon Judge O'Rourke Mary K. Bowser George W Bowser Doc Filley Geary Mamie Castel Adam Kantar Wattie Shirwin Chas. F. Bradbury Zoa M. Putt Chas. Bates Addie Urbine William T. Johmson Eva Parks Solomon A. Argerbright Emma Baker Capt Harry Diekman Jackson Township Elizabeth Neireiter Frank Hake Laura B. Hensenl George Butler Eth al Elizabeth Iba George. Iba John Sties Mary Sties Anna VanAlstine Frederick Klenke George W. Bowser Edward Farrell Joseph S. France Hays Mary Beverforden Augustus Beverforden Emerick John Kennelly Michigan City Allen County Albert Hollinger Horton Nickel Plate Road George Merz Justice Wilkinson Merz Clark Lafayette Street Henry County Republican DL. M. Gillies Democratic Supreme Court of Indiana Minnie May Fleming John J. White P. P. McCulough Howard McCullough Bernard Vs. Robinson Justice Hays John Rodabaugh Henrietta van Camp Circuit Court Martin van Camp Tlantington Peter Waldschmidt Richmond Insane Asylum Erastus McCarthy Cieciromender Eliza McCarthy Alien County Jasper Finney Indiana State Union American Sunday School Union Chauncey M. Cond Oberlin American Sunday School Padinia Y. M. C. AL Hall W. D. Page H.C. Schrader C. N. Bond Pace Hoc Oscrers Wheeler Bell Ghia O. U. U. W. Memorial Northrop Arcola County Grippe
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