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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1889

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Indictments Expected in Cronin Case Grand Jury Hearing

Cronin case updates report two fresh indictments prepared by the Chicago grand jury and hints of wholesale arrests. Suppressed names include Alexander Sullivan and John F Beggs. Patrick Cooney and others are also cited in ongoing probes amid extrication rumors and spy theories.

Curiaco Grand Jury John F. Beggs Camp No. 20 Patrick Cooney Chicago Schwartz, Dupee & Co Grand John F. Biggs Wixwirre Man Burke Cariaco Sheppard Cronin Alexander Sullivan John IF. Beggs No 20 Clin-na- Gael Beggs

Death of General Simon Cameron at Lancaster Home

General Simon Cameron died at his home in Lancaster County Pennsylvania at about eight o clock last night after a sudden decline. He was over ninety years old having been born March 7 1799 in Lancaster County. Ex Attorney General McVeagh James Cameron and others stood with the family at the deathbed as the remains are to be moved by a special train from Marietta to Harrisburg with the immediate relatives expected to accompany the body.

Camp No Dr. Cronin Patrick O'Sullivan Lake View Cam Edward Spellman Clan-na- Gael Peoria Prott Ill Spellman Clan-na-Gael Burke Bain. Cuicaco Cronin England Mr. Rothaker Kansas City Thomas Brennan Irish National League Hicagoo S. Thomas Brennan Omaha P. H. Cronin Brennan Patrick Eagan Brennen Lancaston Simon Cameron McVeagh Haldeman James Cameron Simon B. Cameron David Watts Lancaster County Marietta Cameron Harrisburg

Foraker Nominated After Ballots At Ohio GOP Convention

The second day of the Republican state convention in Colrmnns Ohio opened with W C Cooper as permanent chairman. C H Grosvenor read the platform amid applause and Foraker received a unanimous endorsement on the second ballot after initial counts. Lampson named for lieutenant governor as Loyal Hanna debris search continues in Larroze Pennsylvania. engineers Caldwell and Fralich recovered from the wreckage.

Colrmnns W. C. Cooper C. H. Grosvenor Harrison Foraker Si. L. Lampson H. L. Morey Gee K. Nash Wilson Vance Robert P. Kennedy Asa Jones R. R. Dawes Joseph O'Neal Kennedy Dawes O'Neil Lampson Jones Morcy Vance Neil Gibson Bushnell Elmer Caldwell Geo. Fralich

Wreck on Pennsylvania Line Kills Many Near Latrobe

A westbound freight crashed into an eastbound train at Monestey iron works near Latrobe, causing a fiery wreck that likely claimed twelve to forty lives. Cars and engine plunged into Loyal Hanna creek, with flames and screams described by the conductor. several identified dead and many injured. A second Gallatin Tenn report notes three killed and several hurt in a separate incident.

Prerssure Monestey Iron Works Latrobe Station Pennsylvania Railroad Greensburg Derry Elmer Caldwell Fralish Hugh Kelly John Brows Thos. Miller Pat Flannigan John Early Peter Monday John Millen John Howard John Thomas T. Miller Lewis Wyble Gallatin Tenn

Battle at Flat Head reserve as posse battles Indians

Reports say Sheriff Heyburn and a Missoula county posse are fighting with Flat Head reservation Indians who refuse to surrender three alleged Indian murderers. Two Indians are said killed. Agent Ronan asks Fort Missoula for troops while Missoula citizens led by Mayor Sloane rush to aid officials.

Helena Mont Arlee Flat Head Reservation Heyburn Missoula County Ronan Fort Missoula Washington Missoula Sloane Soerius

Braidwood Leaders Block Miner Aid Amid Hunger Crisis

In Braidwood Illinois 3000 stranded and nearly starving miners face a city headless town as Chicago Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company officers including A L Sweet plot to starve the workers while Chicago officials and Mayor Corey withdraw support. The town has no treasury and no tax intake.

Brainwood Braidwood Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company A. L. Sweet Chicago Corey

Fire in Burton block devastates Chicago with heavy loss

Fire discovered on the third story of the Burton block at Van Buren and Clinton at 5 am. By 7 am the south portion lay in ruins, totaling about 300000 dollars in damage. The six story block is split by a fire wall into north and south sections.

Cariaco Burton Block van Buren and Clinton Streets

City Fire Destroys Southside Block Nearly 15 Firms Burned

A large blaze swept a south side business block, destroying fifteen or more firms while the north section including the Curry Paint and White Lead company and Oberbeck Bros furniture firm remained standing. The fire stopped at the central wall, leaving the remaining structures intact.

Curry Paint and White Lead Company Oberbeck Bro

Johnstown Calamity Quietly Honored As Relief Efforts Proceed

Sheriff Mc Candlass and Colonel Hudson met General Hastings to plan a statewide memorial for the flood victims. Services will be held at cemeteries with flowers placed on graves and efforts to aid relief continue in Conemaugh valley.

Jonnstown Sheriff McCandlass Hudson Hastings Johnstown Prrisnune James McMillan Cyrus Elder Corps of the Red Cross Yellow Cross Societies Conemaugh

Labour Arbitration Rules for Union Pacific Engineers and Firemen

The Board of Arbitrators ruled for the engineers and firemen, holding the Kansas Central removal did not void the agreement and wages will be restored dating back to May 15. Manager Baldwin calls the decision final. In Brazil Indiana the coal miners strike resists charity board efforts with continued negotiations and relief funds to 5478 dependents. Governor Beaver surveys the Johnstown flood area amid rising death toll estimates.

Omana Neb Board of Arbitration Union Pacific Kansas Central Baldwin Brazil Ind State Board of Charities Johnstown Beaver

Gold Vein Found Sparks Fears of Miner Uprising in Montana

In Blackroot City Montana on June 29 reports say an organized gang of town-site and claim jumpers struck a rich gold and silver quartz vein near Granite. Moore brothers and associates expanded the claim, leading to mass staking of 100 foot claims as tensions rise and a sheriff's posse moves to quell possible violence. The vein is described as large and possibly worth millions, with authorities alerted.

Blackroot City Mont Oro Fino Moore Brothers Granite Granite Company Wier Andrews Champion Deer Lodge Moores Helena

Tragic Stable Accident Claims Girl in Delphi

A twelve year old girl dies after a pitchfork prong pierces her brain in her father Sanford J. Baugh’s stable at Delphi. The grieving father nearby. The report also notes a June 29 New York City marriage of Elizabeth Drexel to John Vinton Dahlgren at St Patrick's Cathedral. The piece includes health ad copy and a brief note on W R Worthington resigning as general superintendent of the Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville line.

Deurtt Ind Sanford J. Baugh Monticello New York Elizabeth Drexel Joseph Drexel John Vinton Dahlgren Dahlgren Consul Dahlgren Rome Miss Morgan Dr. Morgan St. Thomas Church St. Patrick’s Cathedral Archbishop Corrigan Indianapolis Journal W. W. Worthington Fort Wayne Cincinnati Louisville Worthington

Destructive Rain Storm Hits Mong Hong and Hermosa Camp

A Hong Kong cloud burst May 29 30 brought 33 hours of rain flooding streets and causing property losses estimated at 200 600. Meager reports from Hermosa New Mexico say a terrible flood washed away part of the mining camp with no confirmed deaths.

Mong Hong New Mexico San Francisco Hong Kong Las Cruz N. M Hermosa

Largest St Paul business smash up linked to Eureka deal

Telegram reports tie to Eureka Improvement company collapse in St Paul with $700,000 involved, plus varied dispatches from across the country. Incidents include two boys smothered in a wheat bin chute, fires at Springfield mills, and a hang for Tuenis Labbe.

Pharmaceutical meeting closes with September adjournment

The American pharmaceutical association session ended in San Francisco and plans to meet at Old Point Comfort Virginia on the second Monday in September. In other news the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad plans to withdraw from the Interstate Commerce Association and a fire destroyed the Graff flouring mill at Fertility Pennsylvania with losses of 32000 and insurance of 22000.

Yale Harvard San Francisco Cal American Pharmaceutical Association Old Point Comfort Kansas City Atchinson Topeka Santa Fe Inter-State Commerce Association Lancaster H. B. Graff Fertility

Master Mechanic Morris Leaves Wabash for New Posts

Wabash division master mechanic W S Morris resigns to become superintendent of motive power and rolling stock for the Detroit Lansing Northern Chicago West Michigan and Saginaw Valley St Louis railroads. He began with the Wabash in 1878 and will base his new headquarters at Grand Rapids. He is noted as a careful mechanic and inventor with a patent air brake appliance.

W. S. Morris Wabash Road Wabash Morris Detroit, Lansing & Northern Chicago & West Michigan Saginaw J. B. Barnes Sentinen

Health officers seek demolition of two condemned hovels

Health Officer Metcalf advocates tearing down two frayed dwellings cited as public health hazards. The Health Committee and Public Improvements group approve condemnation, noting filth and contagion risks. One site lies west of Teghméyer's mill near the Nickel Plate line, another at 102 Chicago Street housing several colored families. City Attorney Colerick cites a possible legal restraint to the action.

Haiber Cody Gordon Ofenloch Cran Hilbrecht Metcalf Teghméyer Ewing Street Overly Chicago Street Colerick

Official Circular Appoints Butterly Master Mechanic in West

The circular from SpPrIneFIELD Illinois dated July 1 1889 announces T B Butterly as master mechanic for lines west of the Mississippi replacing A W Quackenbush who resigned with headquarters at Moberly Missouri. Esch retains control of existing territory. J B Banges superintendent M P and M and approved by general manager M Hays.

J. B. Banges Cons M. Hays

Remarkable freak of nature twins in Kokomo headline

A double baby born with two bodies joined head to head by the spine is described as healthy with separate vital organs and good heart and lung function. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones. Local notes include civic and personal news about community workers, court actions on a Maumee river bridge, and local appointments.

Kokomo J. H. Jones

Suffering Miners and Relief Efforts Across Illinois

Reports from Brazil Brazil and surrounding towns describe wage and rent concessions by operators to miners, while a vote blocked extending the strike. Relief distributions reach Joliet and Braidwood as about 1,000 to 1,400 miners and families cope with hardship. civic leaders plan aid drives. A separate railroad injury case in Cuiacoa features Malcolm suing for damages, with extensive testimony and railroad workers subpoenaed.

Brazil Ind Johnson State Board of Charities Serie Vauxey Ilinois Braidwood Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company Curiaco Chegier Illinois

Little Harry Collins Falls on a Rake

A four year old boy, son of John L. Collins of Shick street, fell onto a broken rake at the bedside. One fork pierced the abdomen and the injury may be fatal. Dr. Younge attended, noting intense pain but relief after treatment.

Harry John L. Collins Shick Street Dr. Younge Charles Ferckel M. Ferckel Buddemeyer Duryea Street Neal Hardy

Robbery at Rhynard home and store ends in tragedy

Daniel Rhynard, a Jackson township lumber merchant, reported that his home adjoining his store was broken into last Wednesday. The family was chloroformed and $1,140 in cash and valuables taken, including jewelry and cutlery. A child is in critical condition. Sheriff Viberg and Deputy Wilkinson pursue leads with no definite clue. The text also notes Rev. R. M. Hays’ revival work in Packerton Indiana with sixteen souls professing faith.

Daniel Rhynard Jackson Township Paulding Road Rhynard Sheriff's Office Viberg Tom Wilkinson R. M. Hays Tue Sentinel Packerton Ind Jesus Christ

Well Known Fiddler and Fifer Dies from Locomotive Injuries

James Meehan known as Jimmy the Fifer died at St. Joseph hospital at 7 o clock last evening from injuries suffered Tuesday when struck by a Nickel Plate locomotive. He was a familiar town character with a habit of fiddling or firing for hours. He left a widow and seven children living at 36 Brandriff street.

St. Joe Hospital James Meehan Jimmy the Fifer Jimmy Meehan Brandriff Street

Six Deaths Reported This Week By City Undertakers

A SYEALE LEST. Only Six Deaths Occur During the Week. The following is the list of deaths reported by the city undertakers since last Saturday: Michael Curren, 67 years, consumption. Harriet Heining, 66 years, consumption. James Meehan, 52 years, accident. Henry Hellerman, 85 years, old age. Maury O'Grady, 62 years, dyspepsia. John Nerhood, 75 years, old age.

Michael Curren Harriet Heining James Meehan Henry Hellerman Maury O’grady John Nerhood

Sherman Malcolm vs Pennsylvania Co damages suit in Allen County

The ongoing damage case seeks 10 000 damages in the Allen County superior court. Key points of the complaint are summarized from the readable portions of the document and focus on the alleged injury and party roles.

Malcolm Schwind Fort Wayne Wils. McDermut L. M. Ninde Randall & Vesey Allen Zollars Judge Brackenridge Allen County Sherman Malcolm Pennsylvania Company

Indiana state military encampment reorganized for Indianapolis

The adjutant general outlines a new encampment plan in Indianapolis from July 20 to 27. Competitive drills are abolished and all companies will march on two routes for fifty miles, lasting two days, following regular army rules. After forty eight hours the two expeditions meet for a simulated battle designed to be as realistic as possible.

Indianapolis Nifles Zollinger

Saloon Cash Stolen. Suspect Arrested in Calhoun Case

The Bar Money at the Saloon in Calhoun went missing on Friday. Billy Inderman reported the loss after finding over $25 missing. Wilkinson traced a clue Saturday afternoon. Patton led a search. Kert Moritz, a paralyzed man, was arrested and confessed to stealing the money.

Billy Inderman Calhoun Wilkinson Patton Kert Moritz Tully

Bonny Scot's Family and Fort Wayne Letters

A poem about a Scottish family with wife and three children Rob Jim and Jeanie and a prayer for protection. Followed by a Fort Wayne post office list of letters remaining for week ending June 16 1889 naming many residents and names.

Rob Jim Tittle Jean Fort Wayne

Advertised Letter List and Health Pitch from 1889

Advertising column lists names for a weekly advertised letters, including Antrim, Emery Miller, Wm Anderson, Alice Mills, Cora Brown, John Milton, Mrs John C Beese, Maggie Myrte, AG Brown, J Miller, ES Koyer, and many others. The page also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming blood purification and strength, plus testimonials about Red Clover Extract and Catarrh Remedy, while discussing railroad gauges and wealth.

Antrim Emery Miller Wm Anderson Alice Mills Cora Brown John Milton John C Beese Maggie Myrte AG Brown J Miller ES Koyer Key M Morgan P B Kaltzell Lena M McCullum Lidia Bolton Rob McAtre Stella Boerger Sarah Newman Linney Barnes Mary i Orth Emma Bartlett Ada Pimbruck Mary Ronsold G Russo Nicholas Cheney J V N Rex Maud Calo Rome Jennie A Cameron A M Ross Willie A Davis D W Stahl J IL Farle Ella Shorb W D Flack Frank Smith Marcey Gutchall J ¢ Seymour Ena Gershach Otto Snyder BW Green Thomas Spindler Annie Haden Win Lovine Julia Hamilton James A Tait David A Haas Nell Tilbury Alfred Ilares Charles Urban Lizale Koebele the Urban Phillip Kiciosmid Mary Virus Edwin J Katse Sophia Wiedman Geo J Levy August Welch Lucy A Laughlin Mes Cit Werteman Samuel Laveman Louisa 2 Watkins WW Moyer Ames

Ewing Files Four Ejectment Suits in County Clerk Office

Four suits filed by George W. Ewing III through Hon. L. M. Ninde seek title and ejectment rulings on Lots 27 Hanna's addition subdivision 4 and other parcels. Claims involve $1,000 damages each and contest the authority of trustee George W. Ewing over lands in Indiana Ohio Minnesota Illinois Missouri among others. The vast Ewing estate, valued at about 1.5 million dollars, spans multiple states and heirs, with detailed pleadings estimated at 200 pages.

L. M. Ninde Louis Iether George W. Ewing John Wasserbach Hanna Sarah D Hough Allen Ge Ewi Wilhelmina Eorge W. Ewing A Louis Minnie Edward Blase George Ewing II Ewing Estate Ohio Minnesota Illinois Missouri

Tri-State Building and Loan Formed with 350000 Capital

The Tri-State Building and Loan association formed last week with 350000 capital stock. Eleven founders subscribed 50000 each including G W Pixley and J W Bell. G W Pixley named president and W J Vesey attorney. Committees to draft by laws locate offices and arrange immediate operations across Indiana Ohio and Michigan.

Tri-State Building and Loan Association G. W. Pixley D. N. Foster Joe W. Bell D. Law Wie W. E. Mossman Wi. Vesey J. W. Hayden Wm. H. Driver theriState Building and Loan Association Ohio Michigan

Concordia College marks semicentennial with large Academy event

The Concordia College celebration at the Academy of Music drew a huge crowd as students staged a Luther life themed program with poems songs and instrumental music. Alumni held a business meeting and seniors received diplomas before a summer vacation. A banquet closed the exercises.

Academy of Music Concordia College Luther Messrs Bartling Brauns Daeumler Deletzke Drewes Daemling Leckenstein Foerster Georgi A Haertel Hahn Henry Cea Boneemanh Tise Jacob Joeckel Karl Keller Kiess

Health Board Meeting Names Dental Examiners

The Indiana state board of health met in Indianapolis with full attendance except Dr T J Dills. Dr E J Church of LaPorte was re elected to the state board of dental examiners on indorsement by the state dental association. Dr Weaver of Evansville and Dr Moulder of Kokomo were denied admission as governor appointed members, as the assembly passed a law for election by the legislature. Dr Seawright of Lafayette and Dr Dills of Fort Wayne were elected to those positions and will be recognized unless courts decide otherwise.

State Board of Health Indianapolis E. J. Church Laporte State Board of Dental Examiners State Dental Association T. J. Dills Weaver Evansville Moulder Kokomo

Learmonth to Succeed Higgins as Pittsburg Post Clerk

The Sentinel reports Robert Learmonth, longtime pirate secretary to Superintendent C. D. Law, will become chief clerk in the Pittsburg office succeeding Ceil Higgins. Higgins departs soon for a needed vacation from his duties as post master. Learmonth begins his new duties as a capable and popular appointee.

Sentinex Robert Learmonth C. D. Law Ceil Higgins Pittsburg Higgins Learmouth Tax Sentinel

Man Struck By Locomotive Foot Amputated

Master Ellis Karns 156 Horace street was struck after stepping into the path of a Pittsburg track engine on Hanna street. His left foot was crushed and will be amputated. He was taken home by a patrol wagon for treatment.

Ellis Karns Horace Street Hanna Street Pittsburg Atrol

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Cronin Grand Jury Can Burke Bhe Prand Jury Crimina Court Winniee Baker H. M. Howell Cunaco Company No. 20 Harrison Street O'Sullivan Dan Coughlin Cooney the Fox Internal Revenue John S. Hutchinson Connecticut Isaac Moffett New Jersey Elihu A. White North Carolina W. Arnold Georgia Marcus Boggs J. O. Cravens Indiana J. O. Starr Customs Wm. J. Morgan Buffalo Creek N. C Enos J. Perryhocker Wilmington N. Y Philip M. Hildebrand Dennis Shea Morris J. Gladde Walter Phelps Germany David OC. Griener Terre Haute Allen Tindolph Vincennes Philip Wilhelm Seymour John G. Watts Virginia United States James A. Connolly Frank F. Hunter District of Columbia Daniel M. Rasstell Department Congress George S. Meeley Columbia City Robert H. Hunter Wm. T. Sorsby Mississippi Guayanquil Edward C., Goodviow Maine St. Stephens N. B John W. Neems Scott Sewall Cape May Baltimore A. Louden Snowden Roumania Servia Greece William Hayden Edwards Berlin Augustus O. Bourn Rhode Island Eugene Schuyler Cairo Wallace Bruce Leith William Harrison Bradley Nice Edmund B. Fairfield Lyons Irving J. Muratt Nebraska Athens William Bowman Kentucky Tien- Tsin Adolph G. Studer Towa Barmen Enoch J. Smithers Delnawire Osakan Hiogo Alexander ©. Moore West Virginia St. Thomas Charles F. Johnson Hamburg Silas C. Halsey Sandberg Republicans Pennsylvania Municipal Iead of Uteing LABOR Board of Engineers Delphi Miss Drexel Mr. Dahlgren Tnr Sryttnau George H. Loesch Jed Hoham St. Paul Eureka Improvement Company Eureka Company Lima Ben Ward Judso Horton London Springfield Oldham Joss Patterson N.J Tuenis Labbe Cala Annie Barrimone William Christopher Charles Logue Tirrin George E. Seney Burrano Horace Wilcox Arpress New Orleans Nichol Bud Renaud Kilrain-Sullivan Louisiana St. Louis Pierre Lorillard Torexca Kas Citizens’ Bank Mead Center Sioux City Des Moines Baseball Club Macallar Traffley Clark Kalamazoo Mich Grand Rapids Severens Central Trust Company of Porto Algo Consolidated Exchange Wallace Bolton Jefferson City Anna Wiessel Union Avenue Minn South Dakota Republican Central Committee Huron Arkansaw City Kan Joseph Wilson West Side Frank Norton Tremont Hayes Harmissune Lirrre Rock Ark Berryville Thomas Allen Bonne Terry Terry-Wagener Allen Terry Laysine Portsmouth Cincinnati, Georgetown and Portsmouth Batavia New London the Public Health Theo Indiana Jenney Electric Light Company Frank Havens Potonkey Fish Company Frank Passinc Frank Woehnker Prince Fred Kiezhaber L. G. Cordaway F. Majers Ang. Tons Louis Brames Superior Court Maumee River East Main Street Chapin J. C. Kensill T. Arthur Frey Yale College Congregational Church Frey Harry Collins Jimmy Meenan Ian Christian Schafer Tu Sentinel Scot John B. Brown Jamie Jeanie Jean Esther Delmerth Harry Overly William Debold Era Reardon P Deckers J C Retz Emma Frazer P Robinson H B Fry Fd Simon Kohrad Gafney Pat Schell Frank K Grimes Emma J Shrady Mr. Hasefield J Sweltzer Rosa Hayes T W Sawer Susana W Harter S. Travis Ear Ing Hood Texas J. M. Loosz Red Miss Jones Ioann Dr. Sage George Ewing III Building and Loan THE Arniversary DE. T. J. Dills Hevey MR. Big Gins Ceil Riggins Lane Silas Lane
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