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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1889

Page

2

Ex-President Cleveland Acts as Referee in Large Suit

Grover Cleveland serves as referee in a suit involving about $30,000 between George B. Phelps of Watertown and . H. Venner of New York and Boston. Phelps accuses Venner of fraudulent withholding. The source recalls the origin of the Society of Christian Endeavor, tracing it to Rev. E. E. Hale and a book based on his magazine article Ten Times One are Ten.

Grover Cleveland George B. Phelps Watertown H. Venner New York Boston Phelps Society of Christian Endeavor E. E. Hale Leclaire Iowa Monroe Drew Chicago State of Indiana Allen County Allen Circuit George L. Clayton Frank Purcell William H. Buestis Gust Benda Indiana George W. Loag William P. Breen

Pension Policy Sparks High Level Dispute and Scornful Retort

A stark policy clash emerges between the secretary of the interior and the commissioner of pensions over Tanner’s pension payments. A prominent public figure cites facts fueling concern at the top levels. A Leclaire Iowa preacher denounces moral laxity, while ex congressman Harr of Michigan rejects a Valparaiso consulship and vents about party service and personal status.

Secretary of the Interior Harr Michigan Valparaiso

Sullivan Kilrain fight fallout reaches governors and brokers

Reports from Jackson, New York, Chicago and Chicago indicate Gov. Lowry plans action against Sullivan and Kilrain, while referee Fitzpatrick faces Mississippi charges. Kilrain travels to Baltimore and Chicago's John L. Sullivan stake arrangements attract scrutiny as payment of the $20,000 prize and belt are debated amid security and possible challenges.

Jackson Miss Lowry Sullivan Kilrain United States Charles Rich New York Chicago John Sullivan Fitzpatrick John Fitzpatrick New Orleans Mississippi Purvis Marion County Richard K. Fox A. L. Cridge John L Police Gazette William E. Harding The United Press Jem Smith Harding Dan Murphy John Vanderbilt Hotel Sally

Pentecost Band members fined in Tuscon court

Miss Minnie Baldwin Bertha Baldwin Fannie Birdsall and Nettie Davis of the Pentecost Band faced trial in Tuscon Illinois charged with boisterous meetings. Over seventy five witnesses examined the largest crowd ever in the Tuscon court. They were convicted fined and refused to pay to protest persecution. The four see the punishment as a bid to gain sympathy.

Tuscon Ill Minnie Baldwin Bertha Baldwin Fannie Birdsall Nettie Davis New York Wm. B. Carrol Westchester Village Barney Carrol Barney Carrol.” Curiaco Emmons Blaine Annita McCormick C. H. McCormick Reaper Fame Horse Shoe Marchmont Herzog Tuousano

Cronin Suspect Denied Bail Admission

Judge Horton refused admission to bail for John I Beggs, Cronin suspect, in Curacao on July 17. The ruling denies the defendant bail pending further proceedings.

Curcaco Horton John I Beggs Cronin

Annual Election of Officers at Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine

The Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine held its annual officer election last night naming President Dr G W McCaskey Vice President Dr Howard McCullough Secretary Treasurer Dr B J Derbyshire and Librarian Dr Miles F Porter The year saw creditable work with papers read by multiple doctors and many discussions Among current members are Miles Porter Carl Proegler Andrew Boswell J D Chambers G W McCaskey Howard McCullough J S Gregg A E Van Buskirk Kent Wheelock Edward J McQsear Wm P Wherry H V Sweringen S J Derbyshire and others

Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine G. W. Mce- Caskey Howard McCullough 8. J. Derbyshire Miles F. Porter T. J. Dills Antrum Highmore J. 8. Gregg W. H. Myers G. W. McCaskey Carl Proegler S. J. Derbyshire E. J. McQlear Dills Wheelock Miles I. Porter Andrew J. Boswell J. D. Chambers Howard McCulloch J. S. Gregg A. E. van Buskirk Kent K. Wheelock Edward J. McQsear Wm. P. Wherry H. V. Sweringen W. H. Meyers

Flood devastates Kwantung coast with 6000 dead

City of New York reports a Northwest Kwantung flood caused by a bursting water spout. About 6,000 lives lost and 10,000 rendered homeless as floodwaters reach thirty six feet. Paris rail collision leaves twenty dead or injured near Grenoble after a clash of passenger and freight trains on the Paris Lyons and Mediterranean line.

San Francisco New York China Kwantung Paris Greenoble Lyons Mediterranean

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Notices

One hundred dollar reward offered for catarrh cure failure. Testimonial letters for F J Cheney and Co. endorsements from West Treax Kinnan Manors and Toledo banks. Hall's Catarrh Cure described as internal, priced 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists. Also sale or exchange notice for a two seated carriage, open to cash or brood mare trade. Address Joe W Bell Fort Wayne. A lost half white shepherd dog offered reward. owner contact Thomas Lairmore Arcola Ind. Public denial statement from Curist Lange about William Moeling.

WF. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Treax O. Vanpine, Kinnan & Manors O. HE H. Vas Cushier Toledo National Bank O. Hall Joe W. Bell East Columbia Street Fort Wayne

Suspect Walsh Arrives in San Francisco Tied to Cronin Case

Morris Walsh, believed to be Suspect Simonds, landed on the Acapua from Panama. He admits three years with Luke Dillon in Europe and a Madrid stay with Dillon when Piggott died. He was present during Cronin’s removal and lingered in San Francisco May 2 to 25 to learn Cronin’s fate. He has sailed on Pacific mail steamers since March and hints Cronin may be alive awaiting safety.

San Francisco Cal Morris Walsh Simonds Luke Dillon Chicago Cronin Panama Europe Madrid Dillon Piggott Pacific Mail

Strikes and unrest reported across multiple states

July 13 dispatches describe miners in Braidwood facing no disturbance as sheriffs maintain picket lines while other strikes progress. Coxville miners return to work after a misunderstanding, Carneg ie mill talks advance toward settlement, and Seeley’s Bay illness follows ice cream exposure. Also noted are a yacht race winner, a baseball classification proposal, a new internal revenue solicitor, a failed grain dealer bankruptcy, two suicides, a suicide and a found body, a shipwreck, a consulate appointment refusal, a burial of a passenger, a rate war rumor, and a severe Belleville storm.

Braidwood Sheriff Huston Zoeller Braz Ind Coxville Brazil Homestrap Carnegie, Phipps & Co McCandless Abbott Weihe McNutt Martin Amalgamated Association Washincron Alphonso Hart Ohio Internal Revenue Bureau Berrano Sherman Bros. & Co Curiaco Frank H. Tiernan Joseph Webber North Side Simmons Evanston Panama Rapel East Sacraw Mich Roswell G. Horr Valparaiso Jonnstown Mary A. Swineford St. Louis St. Paun Minn Chicago Omaha Belleville

Towns wiped out by destructive tornado at Princeton Ohio

Princeton Ohio was obliterated by a tornado that afternoon wiping out every house with some blown away. A large brick schoolhouse was lifted and its roof carried 200 yards into a tree. Farmers aided the survivors as the town, population about 200, suffered total destruction.

Cincinnati Princeton Ohio Onionville Minn F. D. Underwood Underwood Milwaukee Road Reamye

City board boosts many valuations in midweek session

The city board of equalization met yesterday morning and adjourned to meet again in the afternoon. They increased valuations across multiple entities including Western Union Telegraph Central Telephone American Bell etc. Fort Wayne Gas Light and other firms saw notable rises. Also noted were bank stock adjustments and summons for Mr Foster over an unsatisfactory return. Kansas City July 15 reports a fatal freight collision near Booneville with heavy cattle loss. Kentucky murder case near Hickman. and assorted affidavits filed on late night doors violation charges.

Port Wayne Centlivre Hilbrecht Second Ward Charles Centlivre Seventh Ward City Board of Equalization Western Union Telegraph Central Telephone Company American Bell Telephone Company Anthony Wayne Manufacturing Company Peters Box and Lumber Company Olds Wagon Works Fort Wayne Jenny Electric Light Company Fort Wayne Gas Light Company I. N. Taylor Fort Wayne Street Railway Fort Wayne Transfer & Storage Company Margaret Ryan Horton Manufacturing Company Kerr Murray Manufacturing Company G. W. Leavy A. C. Trentman G. E. Bursley & Co Wm. Moellering & Sons Skelton, Watt & Wilt Coombs & Co S. Bush & Co Rockhill John Kelly Kansas City Missouri, Kansas and Texas Booneville Chicago Fort Wayne Valparaiso Winslow

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