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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1879
Page
3
The Indianapolis Sentinel expresses support for Lan PrEs as governor in 1880. It notes Gov. Hendricks in Washington being treated as a leading political figure and remarks on Sunday editions of the Indianapolis Journal as unprofitable after a second trial.
Nevada's Si Ver Jones nominates Hamilton Fish of New York for president in 1880. Gen Sam Cary fears resumption will fail but foresees a bright future for the frat. Iris cites Mrs A T Stewart's plan to settle her estate before death. Western Sun Almanac praised. honors noted between Ornth and Harrison. Editorials bemoan a quarrel between New Albany Ledger Standard and Indianapolis Sentinel.
The Gazette argues there is no clear trouble in Indiana's Democratic Party regarding the senatorial race. It contends the party remains calm and united with no serious dissent visible on the issue.
The Terre Haute Gazette lauds the ENGuisa apportionment bill as fair to Republicans and liberal overall. It argues the Democrats could not have bettered the result, criticizing an older Republican scheme while highlighting the party's advantageous position in this transition.
A bill introduced in the legislature aims to exempt from execution a homestead of forty acres and improvements or two town lots valued up to $2,000. The writer notes Indiana's current homestead laws are less liberal than other states.
The text notes vigorous threats of retribution by British representatives over English subjects and contrasts it with responses to other potentates. It also observes an unprecedented surge of Indiana legislature bills, with many doomed to fail, while lawmakers rush to push statutes.
Senator Wallace submits a measure to authorize postmasters to issue certificates of deposit at 3.65 percent for sums of 10 dollars or more, exchangeable for four percent bonds. Congress eyed for a full investigation into Fort Robinson massacre with calls for a thorough inquiry. Ma Encuian apportionment bill divides the state into fifty districts.
The Vin cennes Sun lauds districting reform for three-legislator districts reducing subdivision. Indiana Republicans reportedly withhold a complimentary vote for BEN HARRISON in the U S Senate race. GOdlove 8 Orta, Venezuela memory, looms as a probable Republican caucus nominee, challenging Harrison’s leadership and avenging past ticket disputes.
The Indianapolis Journal notes Hon Marr Carpenter cannot secure the Wisconsin nomination due to the 1878 salary grab. Voorees is unfazed, having supported back pay. It claims Democrats see him as a statesman. Meanwhile Illinois Republicans nominate Joan A Logan for the Senate amid salary-grab controversy.
A heated Missouri race ends with Col James G. West chosen for the long term U S Senate seat to succeed Arm Strong while Gen James Shields is named for the short term. West is praised for service in the Confederate army and faced opposition from the St. Louis Republican. Shields is noted as a two term veteran who has served in the senate from Illinois and Missouri.
The Indiana senate adopted a joint resolution urging federal lawmakers to place quinine morphia salts and resublimed iodine salts on the free list. It contends the move would strike at a major monopoly built by biased legislation. The measure passed overwhelmingly and calls for similar state actions nationwide to counter heavy taxes on essential medicines benefiting many people.
The authors urge using the 1876 election as the basis for legislative and congressional apportionment rather than 1878. They argue 1878 was off year with a weak turnout and strong third party impact unlikely to persist, and 1876 better reflects true party strengths for all parties.
The General Assembly faces bills creating an asylum for feeble minded children. The Indianapolis Journal notes about 1200 such individuals in Indiana and urges state duty to provide care, likening it to support for the insane and blind.
The passage notes widespread low wages from 60 cents to 1.50 per day for laborers and skilled workers, with clerks and salesmen earning small wages. It warns pensioners to stay quiet to avoid further reductions and urges a grim view of wage earners’ conditions nationwide.
The piece portrays Joan A. Logan winning the Illinois caucus by eighty votes amid fierce opposition from the Chicago Times and Tribune. It accuses the machine and patronage, notes his wife’s pivotal role, and criticizes Lucan as a lesser candidate. It condemns a northern black law and contrasts Palmer’s stance with the current praise for Logan.
The New York Graphic's portrayal of William H. Vanderbilt in poverty garb highlights his sworn claim that after debts his personal property is zero. The piece condemns tax dodging, urges reform of the heavy and confusing system, and argues accumulated capital must bear full taxation.
The remark accuses Vanderbilt of disgraceful avarice and meanness, noting the agitation it spurs among the subject. It asserts the actions will yet have served at least one useful purpose.
A jury drawn from business men caused a stir as professionals and jurors debated its merit. The defendant, facing a tough verdict, withdrew not guilty and sought mercy. The piece argues juries should include practical businessmen to improve verdicts and curb incompetence.
Weis, Farco & Co. report U S precious metal yield for 1877 fell to 74.8 million dollars from 90.7 million the year before. Main drop comes from the Comstock lode, down from 37.9 million to 21.3 million. The nine year table lists silver and gold outputs, with 1878 home production estimated at 38.96 million in gold and 38.75 million in silver.
Ex-Gov. Hendricks drew an ovation on the Senate floor as Blaine greeted him warmly. Davie of Illinois Thurman Conkling and McDonald joined him on a lounge, prompting remarks that four presidential hopefuls sat in a row.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel, a twelve page edition, covers the twenty fourth annual meeting of the State Teachers Association in Kendallville with a full and excellent report. The paper notes a four page delinquent tax list and praises the Sentinel as one of the best exchanges on their list.
A Fort Wayne resident refused to pay a church subscription on the grounds it was made on a Sunday. The case went to court, and the Indiana Supreme Court sustained the defense that a Sabbath subscription is invalid.
The Rome City pool bought fifty tickets from the Fort Wayne Masonic gift enterprise and is negotiating with the G. R. and I. R. R. superintendent for a special train to Fort Wayne to discuss forty acre farm ownership details.
A reporter learns from a medical college faculty member that no dissections are available. Officials say they cannot obtain bodies, noting grave robbing outrages have reduced available material and heightened public scrutiny. The exchange ends with the student withdrawing.
Fragmentary lines indicate a mime item was prepared for delivery to the family and acta in ci and ¢0, with unclear context and missing identifying details. The text hints at a formal notice or correspondence but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to specify the action or authority involved.
Engine No 121 sits in Pittsburgh shops for repairs while the Wabash road announces an excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday January 2. Ira L Beebe an injured Pittsburgh yard switchman has returned to work. A new depot at Muncie described as one of the handsomest of its size will cost about 1500 dollars and be built by W H Keller with several workers.
In a detailed account, the canal sale followed breaks at Orff’s mill and the feeder dam, repaired under J L Williams after a court order. The feeder dam later failed, Bass Simons Co. sought rebuild costs. Judge Drummond appointed commissioners Fleming and Robertson, who found improper prior construction. Dam rebuilt under Simons. $9,000 allowed. An accompanying opinion questions reform efforts for fallen women, urging local aid.
Judge Borden ordered a jury of business men for a larceny trial. Sheriff summoned many local shopkeepers to serve, but most begged off. The final panel included G. H. Wilson E. P. Williams and J. H. Keil. Defendants then changed from not guilty to guilty and appealed for mercy.
Obituary notice from Hall of Harmony Lopex I O F Fort Wayne Indiana dated January 4 1899. It honors Edward John a faithful Odd Fellow member, notes lodge mourning for thirty days, and expresses sympathy to his family and friends.
The Sentinel reported Honeck, a Lake township farmer, suffering severe frostbite with flesh peeling from limbs and exposed bones. His hands are helpless and doctors fear amputation may be required, drawing sympathy from neighbors.
Matron reports 4 women previously, now 35 with 31 admitted since. Of 15 children total, 5 admitted and 8 born since, with 9 sent away with mothers and 3 adopted. Treasurer cites city donations private gifts and church support totaling 742 with disbursements for mortgage debt matron salary and current expenses.
In a reader inquiry the Sentinel asks whether a son born at sea to American parents can be president. The paper suggests such a child would not be eligible, while noting opinions from eminent lawyers are welcome for clarification.
Miss Exxman Rogers of Fort Wayne recently visited Decatur for two weeks and returned home Saturday. Mrs. Margaret Schuter was telegraphed to Fort Wayne to be with her dying daughter Mary Pio. Miss Mary Schwieters of Fort Wayne, a guest of Miss Mary Bosse, left Decatur on Monday after a weeklong visit.
A colored clergyman enters a State Street grocery in New Haven and asks for communion wine. The grocer inquired about the amount, and the clergyman explains the church ran out last year and some ladies requested gin instead.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel mourns Fort Wayne’s lack of a public library while citing Evansville’s library as a model of cultural benefit. It argues that sharing is not enough to satisfy the city’s demand for culture and notes the Evansville example as justification for building one.
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