Tragic Fire at Surgical Institute Kills Dozens
A catastrophic blaze at the National Surgical Institute in Topraxarouis last night engulfed the building, trapping about a hundred inmates most of whom were crippled. Rescue efforts saved many but at least thirty died or were badly injured as workers searched flames and rubble through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topraxarouis
Tandtater Surgical Institute
Fie
Ood
Irma Paine
Dexter
Minnie Arnold
Lancaster
William Ramsak
Miwaukee
E. Beard
Lasarus
Chicago
Stella Spiercle
G. M. Ellis
Kate L. Straughan
Massachusetts Avenue
Burns
St. Paul
Minn
Fannie Breeden
Memphis
Tenn
M. Kk. Lump
Arthur Bayless
Minnie McDonald
Fred Dackendorff
Institute
Weddell House
Webster
Tallride
John Lowe
Lowe
Linding
Cardinal Manning Funeral in London Draws Enormous Crowds
The funeral of Henry Edward Manning Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster was held from Brompton to Kensal Green. A procession of 500 priests and fourteen bishops led thousands lining the route, with representations from labor, temperance, and charitable groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lespus
Henry Edward Manning
Holy Roman Church
Westminster
Oratory
Brompton
England
Cliffton
William Clifford
Newport and
Menervia
John C. Wedley
Ezekiel
Cardinal
Kensal Green
London
New Republican State Committee Members Named
The Republican state committee delegates met in Indiana congressional conventions to select the new central committee. The Fif th, Seventh, and all districts named members led by Hemmingway, Bilheimer, Carter, Nowlin, Overstreet, Ellis, Hess, Filbeck, Sherley, Hardy, Osborn, Manna, and Brick. The results skew pro administration with most districts endorsing President Tarrson. The Democratic central committee was called to meet in Indianapolis to consider a date change for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpiayarons
Dan
Itiliana
State Central Committee
J. A. Hemmingway
Booneville
J. CC. Bilheimer
Washington
S. FE. Carter
Seymour
A. E. Nowlin
Lawrenceburg
Esse Overstreet
Franklin
Frank Ellis
Muncie
J. W. Hess
Indianapolis
Nicholas Filbeck
Terre Haute
C. C. Sherley
Kokomo
Charles Hardy
Delphi
George Osborn
Marion
H. C. Manna
Fort Wayne
A. N. Brick
South Bend
Hemmingway
Hanna
Manna
Harrison
Wilson
Daciana
Minneapolis
Tarrison
Ikind
Turk Democratic State Central Committee
President Harrison on Chilean crisis and Baltimore assault
President Harrison outlines Congress and country the Chilean crisis since Balmaceda’s overthrow. He details the Baltimore sailors assault in Valparaiso on October 6, asylum issues at the Egan legation and Chilean police actions. He demands apology, safe conduct, and withdrawal of the Matta note, supported by official correspondence and naval testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Congress
Chili
Balmaceda
Executive Department
Chilean
Society of the Navy
Mare Island Navy Yards
Baltimore
San Francisco
Egan
Santiago
Ife
Evan
Schley
Peru
Yorktown
Calloa
Legation
Evans
Navy Department
Haive
Jigan
United States
Chiliat
Alv
Matta
Montt
Talbot
Riggin
Ile
Stitt
Intendencia
Statinst
Byso
Chilai
Balers
Matos
Chih
Department of State
National Congress
Chile
Harrison
Cabinet Meeting Fails to Confirm Chilean Reply
The cabinet meets in Washington with most members present as Blaine and others report no confirmation from Chile on U S demands. Worries persist of a potential war while Chilean officials in Paris and Havre signal caution and no immediate action. Random notes mention senate endorsement of the president’s Chilean message and a pending naval readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldivhal
Wariiiher
Chilr
United States
TL Deloek
Chile
Harrison
Mar. Blaine
Chili
Des Mores
Senate
Gatch
Paris
Cousier
Presidente Pinto
Granville Roads
Havre
Capitan Prat
Avril
Panis
Journal Des Debats
Figaro
Republique
Sheele
Jankos
Kelair
United Press
Chris Howe
America
Congress
Blount
Imease
Lieut
Fletcher Bassett
Valparaiso
Peru
Horrible Death Near Deerfield on Panhandle Line
A fatal accident occurred near Deerfield ten miles west of here on the Panhandle railroad yesterday morning. Mary Alexander and John Lutz were cutting a tree when it fell, trapping Alexander under the log. Her head was crushed, brains scattered on the snow. She was 24 and had just returned from Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asios
Deerfield
Here
Panhandle
Marry Alexander
Alexander
John Lutz
Hoe
Fina Tt
Efe
Colorado
Death of a Jurist Joseph Bradley Dies at Ozolaecl
Joseph Bradley member of the Supreme Court of the United States died at his residence in Ozolaecl this morning after general debility. He was in his seventy fifth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bradley
Supreme Court
Woetsmras
Daeeph Ob Bradley
United States
Hherdt
Ozloaeloek
Jutice Bradley
Secretary Blaine Seeks News On Chile Dispatches
The article reports on responses from Secretary Blaine and others as the government awaits possible communications from Minister Egan and Chile. It notes Montt and Montt’s stance, the Santiago report, and calls for calm while debates over potential court action and war with Chile unfold in Washington.
Democratic Candidate Niblack Tours Indiana Campaign
Vincennes journalist reports on Mason J. Niblack Democratic gubernatorial bid. He outlines tariff reform as a campaign issue, notes Indiana as battleground, and lists potential rivals for governor and secretary of state. Niblack discusses convention dates and his strong ties in Indianapolis, with remarks on Republican contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
Columbia City
Niblack
Indiana House
Indiana
Tam
Mortimer J. Nye
LaPorte
John &. Shanklin
Evansville
Col. Matson
Bynum
Claude Matthews
Indianapolis
Sydney R. Moon
WR. Myers
Supreme Court
Guv. Chase
Clea Studebaker
South Bend
Sunley N. Chambers
Knox County
Stanton J. Peelle
Wl Fairbanks
John JL. Griffith
Giov
A. G. Porter
Marion
Chas
FP. Griffin
Lake County
John H. Baker
Goshen
Col. R. 8. Robertson
Vno
Stiee
Deaths and funerals in Fort Wayne area many names
Obituary notices recount a sequence of deaths and funerals in Fort Wayne and nearby areas. Anthony DeWald dies of neuralgia of the heart at forty five, leaving a widow and daughter. other obituaries list Prof. A Joost’s father, Dr. A C Boswell, Mrs Frances Spice, Constantine Delagrange, Constant Voinet, T S W Ahern, Professor Charles G Strubey, Augusta Henschen, Magdeline Wunderlin, George Lenry, Lucas Hirschfelder, Peter F Gable, Earl Lilley, Mrs Wilhelminia Klepper, Nuldah Freese, and Joseph English, with details of residences, ages, causes, and funeral times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony DeeWald
Velock
Clay Street
Henry Manning
DeWald
DeWald & Co
Ienry DeWald
Nic DeWald
George DeWald
A. Joost
Germany
A. J. Boswell
Marion
Ind
A. C. Boswell
Frances Spice
John Spice
Allen County Infirmary
Hudson
Grippe
Robert Spice
West Main Street
Jackson Street
Constantine Delagrange
Stoehr
Broadway
la Grippe
St. Joe Township
Constant Voinet
Washington Township
Academic Catholic Church
Voinet
S. Courdeney
J. B. Corneille
Aug. Corneille
C. F. Corneille
James Corneille
Frank Barcot
J. Bellot
Charles G. Strubey
Fort Wayne
St East Jefferson Street
Strubey
Augusta Dorothea Henschen
Henry Henschen
Coombs & Co
Ewing Street
St. John's Reformed Church
Magdeline Wunderlin
Lucas Hirschfelder
East Wayne Street
Stone Masons’ Union
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Peter F. Gable
P. G. Gable
Lake Avenue
Ijlis
Keller & Braun
Ife
Phillip
Mary Wagner
Earl D
M. B. Lilley
Smith Street
A. Northrop
Wilhelminia Klepper
Charles Klepper
Oliver Street
Klepper
Nuldah
Myr
Charles Freese
Wesel Street
Lindeman
FC Kensill
Wood River
Nob
Joseph English
Rensill
Perris
California
Frances S Wise dies at Perris in her sixtieth year
Frances S Wise wife of Parker L Wise died of pneumonia superinduced by the grip at her Perris home on December 28 1591 She was born in Madison County Ohio but moved to Fort Wayne Indiana in childhood where she lived until after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances S. Wise
Parker L. Wise
Perris
Mrs. Wise
Madison County
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Ind
Petit and Grand James Drawn for February Circuit Term
George H. Wilson and George W. Hand drew residents to serve as petit jurors for the February circuit term including Samuel Baird Louis Girard John Shaffer William Spindler Eli Albaugh Leonard S Walker John Daffon William Douglas William Brindle John Erwin William B. Brooks Jesse Dalman. Grand jurors named include Hiram Houk John S. Larwell Valentine Schafer Christian Tresselt Jacob Suter David Palmer. The Michaels Eckert case moved for venue and will be tried at Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wilson
George W. Hand
Samuel Baird
City
Louis Girard
Jefferson
John Shaffer
Madison
William Spindler
Milan
Eli Albaugh
Leonard
Walker
Wayne
John Daffon
Eel River
William Douglas
Cedar Creek
William Brindle
Lafayette
John Erwin
Washington
Wiliam B. Brooks
Jesse Dal
Columbia City
Death Recurs in Colubmbs Ind Judges Careers
The death of Judge N R Keys in Columbus Indiana recalls a trio of recent judicial deaths. Judge Hester appointed 1873 served three months then died before term ended. Judge Carr appointed to fill three months then elected six years but died three months before term end. Judge Keys appointed to fill three months, elected six years, served six years, reelected for six more but died after three months of second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collumbus
Ind
N. R. Keys
Hester
Carr
James S. Hester
Nathan T. Carr
Nelson R. Keyes
WHEAT TILLEVES trio confess to grand larceny
In Gosurs Indiana on January 26 George Himes Aaron Hatfield and George Medjem pleaded guilty to grand larceny and were sentenced to the penitentiary. The thieves stole wheat from county farmers at night ranging from sixty to one hundred bushels each. Medlem led officers to the others after his arrest Saturday and became a state’s witness. All three are under twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosurs
Ind
George Himes
Aaron Hatfield
George Medjem
Medlem
Judicial committee authorized to collect evidence in Woods case
In executive session the senate authorized the committee on judiciary to send for persons and papers to investigate charges against Judge Woods, nominated to the Fifth circuit. Witnesses will receive per diem and mileage. Woods’ reply is expected before the next committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixetos
Senate
Committee On Judiciary
Senator Voorhees
Judge Woods
Fifth Circuit
Speaker Crisp Resumes the Chair Today and Is Congratulated
In Wasarserox on January 25 Speaker Crisp attended the house amid warm congratulations. A notable local item reports the death of Red Maria, a famed racing mare, at Thomas Thorne’s farm in Wabash County. Red Maria won 98 of 100 races, with a storied lineage from Real Maria, and her ownership passed through Isaac Thorne and Samuel Wertenberger to Thorne, who preserves her memory through a pledge that she be never worried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasarserox
Crisp
Red Maria
Indiana
Wabash County
Thomas Thorne
Real Maria
General Stanley
Isaac Thorne
Samuel Wertenberger
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Fae
National Surgical Institute
Stirrer
Wade Take
Dee Do A Bryer
Michigan
Don Gorman
Vitthe Layvaruscl
Jamestown
Mars. Mlk
Lump
Cardinal Manning
Itimn Situadion Taia
Whiel Po
Dis
Dlatne
Hoon
Clili
Che Tepe
House Committees On Foreign Affairs
Sayward
United States Supreme Court
War and Navy Departments
State Department
Secretary of the Navy
Travy
Tun
Rhune
How
Horse
Chaplin
University of Missouri
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Peau
Relalee
Hhouse
House
Lis
Vronpress
Che
Woosevere
Ton. Mason J. Niblack
York
State Democratic Committee
Miet
Abbany
Tony Dewald
Petit
Grand James
Harriet Mathews
Alfred Mathews
Roston D. Schaff
Atacole Schaff
Wm. H. Waltemath
Catherine M. Klingman
Elmer E. Sprague
Ella Carr
John Stuckey
Rebecca Liechty
Gilbert Hardesty
Ada Moss
Joseph J. Frieberger
Mary T. Eicher
Justice France
John Spitler
Jacob Meyers
Springfield Township
Skelly
Sweet
John A. Pierson
John Driebelbiss
John Wilson
Nancy Miller
William Rawley
Colerick & France
Phil B. Colerick
J. E. K. France
Colerick
France
Pixiey-Long
Mattie Raub
Herman Hohnholz
Paul Drinkwitz
Drinkwitz
Hohnholz
Kriegers
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