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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1888

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Prosecution in Burlington dynamite case gets week long cont in Chicago

A wave of delays and disclosures surrounds the Burlington dynamite conspiracy trial. Chief Arthur travels from Oxianco to Cleveland while district attorney Ewing cautions against linking the Brotherhood to the plot. Pinkerton detectives surface within defendants and defense circles as new hearings unfold, with continuances granted for Hoge and Murphy and bail set at 6000 dollars each.

Oxianco Arthur Cleveland Burlington Brotherhood Ewing Donohoe The Omoaco Pinkerton Hayne Broderick Batereisen Goding Illinois Gantspure Ill Stewart E. Hoge J. H. Murphy J. A. Hull Oxtenco J. A. Bauereinen United Chleboun Chapek Hronek Banfield Chcaco Hoge and Murphy Frank Collier Burlington Company Collier Csying Hoge Murphy Kelly McGilrary Central Police Station

Senate panel approves funds in Lowry-White contest

Wasuixnaton July 19 report from senate appropriations committees says the sundry civil appropriation bill gives Representative White $2,000 for expenses in the Lowry White contest, but grants Lowry nothing as he had no ground for contest and no justice in his bid to seat Captain White.

Wasuixnaton Senate Representative White Lowry-White Lowry Captain White

Deadly flood devastates Wareerme area in West Virginia

Terrific rainstorm floods Main Street cellars and washes away homes from Caldwell's Inn to Triadelphia. Twenty three people are known to be drowned with ten confirmed dead in this city. several families homeless as the Wheeling Creek disaster spans sixteen miles east toward Alexander Pennsylvania. The Baltimore and Ohio line and telegraph wires suffer severe damage. coffins float from two cemeteries as authorities tally the toll.

Wareerme W. Va Main Street Baltimore and Ohio Wheeling River Caldwell’s Inn Elm Grove Wheeling Creek Wm. Gaston Charles Caubell Wheeling News-Letter Jane Fay Alice Mary German Triadelphia Wear Alexander Barbara Stenzel Herman Stenzel Annie Wingart Miltonsburg Ohio Alicea Wingert Stenzel

Tax board raises valuations for several merchants firms

The board lowers some valuations where demands are unjust and raises them where warranted. Merchants see stock values lifted modestly and capitalists and manufacturers gain. Notable increases include Street Railroad from 25000 to 35000, Olde wagon works 25000 to 50000, Jenney Electric Light from 40000 to 51000, Horton Manufacturing 18000 to 22500, Western Union Telegraph from 8000 to 6600, Bell Telephone 2800 to 2500, Central Union Telephone 3000 to 5000, Peters Box and Guimber from 30000 to 36000, and base line 4600 to 10000.

Street Railroad Company Olde Wagon Works Jenney Electric Light Company Horton Manufacturing Company Western Union Telegraph Company Bell Telephone Company Central Union Telephone Company Peters Box and Guimber Company

Ives Cases Involving Requisition For Ives And Stayner

New York July 19. W H Hugh Hamilton county Ohio prosecutor arrives at Fifth Avenue hotel seeking to obtain a requisition to seize Ives and Stayner. Objections to the requisition were filed by their counsel in Albany. Governor Hill was to hear the request at 2 PM Monday. Ives and Stayner are indicted for grand larceny and embezzlement. strong proof cited. Albany hearing planned for last evening.

New York W. H. Hugh Hamilton County Ohio Ives Stayner Fifth Avenue Albany Timea Hil Poghanid N. Y Hill Ives and Stayner

Portland Gusher Sparks Indiana Gas Boom

Special to the Sentinel from Poznan Indiana notes Camden gas wells as the state’s largest, fueling Portland’s expansion. Portland Gas Co to lay pipes to Camden after striking multiple big wells at Dunkirk Como Camden and Red Key, signaling a regional boom.

Sentinel Poznan Ind Portland Gas Company Camden Portland Streke Fort Wayne Jay County Dunkirk Como Red Key

Western Iron Workers dissolve union amid resumption cue

The Western Tron Manufacturers association dissolved at a conference committee meeting. The resolution released unsigned members from pledges and allowed them to proceed individually with starting their works. A general resumption is anticipated in a few days.

Pirtrssvure Western Tron Manufacturers Association

Grading Method for Teachers Adopted by State Leader

Harvey M. LaFollette, state superintendent, outlined a new teacher grading method at the county superintendents association in Indianapolis on June 28. The final average uses two equal factors: a nine-branch exam and a “surccess” grade based on teaching ability and school success, each 20 percent of the total. The remaining 20 percent covers care of school property, records and reports, and professional interest, each up to 10 percent.

Harvey M. LaFollette State Superintendent of Public Instruction County Superintendents Association Indianapolis Ada

Chleboun Confesses Onreach Plot in July 18 Court

Frank Chleboun and two accomplices were arrested for conspiring to murder Judge Gary Judge Grinnell and Inspector Bonfield. Chleboun confessed last night that Hronek outlined plans for revenge and supplied two bombs and dynamite. He denied a definite murder plot against the judges.

Grinnell Gary Bon‘field Alex Smith Wea Inspector Banfield Oxrcaco Frank Chleboun John Hronek Frank Chapok Bonfield Banfield Hronek Ohleborn Captain Schaak

Frances Cleveland Club Formed by Bluffton Democrats

In Bluffton Indiana two Democratic women organized the Frances Cleveland club electing Maggie Wisner as president Mrs Jacob North as vice president Jean Barton as secretary and Mat Plessinger as treasurer A notice says some members were formerly Republicans but cannot uphold the Republican free whisky platform A committee will invite Mrs Cleveland to send a portrait to the club.

Bluffton Ind Frances Cleveland Maggie Wisner Jacob North Jean Barton Mat Plessinger Cleveland

Die By Morphine Seems A Pretty Young Lady

Mrs Elia Bresler a pretty young married woman living with Mrs Close at Laselle and Hanna streets in the city took morphine on Thursday and died Friday morning. She expressed a wish to die saying she did not want to live. A doctor and friends tried to save her but she died in the forenoon. She had recently married and likely divorced or separated from her husband from Dixon. Her brother James Bresler a railroad switchman also lives at the boarding house. The deceased appears to be about twenty four and from a good family.

Elia Bresler Dixon James Bresler

Burglar Steals $63 From Bedside In 93 Miner Street Home

A burglar entered the residence of carpenter Robert D. Boyles at 93 Miner Street during the night through a back window. He took $63 from a pants pocket while Mr. and Mrs. Boyles slept, fleeing after Mrs. Boyles woke and described the masked intruder as a big burly man. Police are alerted and searching.

Robert D. Boyles Miner Street

Morrison outlines tariff plank and campaign plans

Colonel Morrison discusses campaign strategy and potential speeches and sacation. He defends a tariff approach as necessary to cover government expenses, saying customs duties should fund government after internal revenue. He notes he wrote the 1884 plank and asserts the platform supports using duties on imports.

Morrison

National Education Association awards prizes and venue choice

The awards committee announced prize funds of 500 for state exhibits, 300 to Missouri, 200 to Massachusetts, and a 3200 special prize to the St. Louis manual training school. The new board authorized selecting a convention site and referred the decision to the president, secretary, and treasurer with power to choose Nashville Tennessee and arrange accommodations.

San Francisco National Educational Asociation Missouri Massachusetts St. Louis WN. Y Hotel Men’s State Association W. D. Garrison Louis Reibold Bates House Indianapolis L. A. Maltby Lafayette House Philadelphia O. D. Seavery Ponce de Leon Hotel St. Augustine Fla

Great excitement in Penne sylvania oil regions

Pirrspora July 21 There is great excitement in the oil regions over the revelations of the Pethole oil field Pe thole has for nearly a quarter of a century been considered a sucked orange and the oil right of 100000 acres around the old town would not have brought 100 Now excitement is greater there than in any other field in the region not excepting Bakerstown They now have seven wells that are good for 8000 barrels a month.

Pethole Old Town Bakerstown

Big Flames Hit Wabash Piano Warehouse Fire

At 11 oclock flames swept a five story building at 156 Wabash avenue used as a piano warehouse and asset rooms owned by James Bauer. Total loss projected at 250000 with insurance and multiple firms affected including Standard Musical Company and Pferlner Prat Co. The blaze destroyed over 400000 in property by early afternoon and a janitor, James Mahoney, remained missing amid chaotic evacuation after an explosion in the basement.

Omoaco Wabash Avenue James Bauer Tosa John DeKoven Bauer Standard Musical Company Deasers Pferciner, Prat & Co Chicago Carpet Company James Mahoney Oinorsnaty Cincinnati Baking Company Front Street Race and Elm Scranton Dunn Old Forge Loaanstort Ind Kentland Chicago Pan-Handle Railroad Company Dear River Miah Arenac County Gladwin

Disappearance of Moore and Norton in St. Laura

Moore released by Judge Guthrie has vanished in St. Laura. He was last seen with his attorney on a street. Mrs. Norton has not spoken to press and is absent from the hotel. Lawyers anticipate re arrest for Moore on adulter y charges being amended or withdrawn to allow action on Monday morning.

Moore

Grim Toll of a City Week Deaths Names Ages and Causes

A weekly list from city undertakers details deaths across ages from newborn to 89. Causes include cholera infantum multiple cases, typhoid, cancer of bowels, spasms, paralysis, and suicide. Notable entries include Louise Worthmeier 23, and Ells Breasler 34 who died by own action.

Louise Worthmeier Peter Green Christian Stege Alice Bell Conrad Baus Erastus Thiig Ralph Kinder Arthur Albert William Luehrmann Rollie Shea Albert Meyer Geo D. Allen Adam Koehl E. W. Barker Herr Jesse Grimme Dean B. Bleekman Ells Breasler Elizabeth Gay Joseph Shivers

Brother of Superintendent Worthington Attempts Suicide in Detroit

George W. Worthington a 30 year old Cincinnati lawyer became mentally unbalanced from overwork and tried to cut his throat with a razor at Macinac. His brother W. W. Worthington and A. H. Mitchell escorted him home to Detroit where at the Wayne hotel a barber shop incident led to a warded assault on the razor by shopkeeper Sellers. He was then confined to the Dearborn Retreat wearing a strait jacket after arrival due to rapid deterioration.

Detroit Free Press George W. Worthington Cincinnati Macinac W. W. Worthington Fort Wayne Ind A. H. Mitchell Detroit Wayne Hotel J. G. Johnson Woodworth Avenue Dearborn Worthington Sellers

Seven Die As Steam Pipe Explodes On Convoy Tow Boat

Seven crewmen die when a steam pipe explodes near West Port Indiana at 1 40 am. on the Convoy tow boat. Victims include William Page William Harrigan Robert Jones William Bigley Charles Luster George McCann and William Kelley. The captain and crew hurriedly escaped as the boat burned and towed to shore. Another fatality occurs in Chicago area when a wall collapses during a Germania Society building demolition.

Louisvillis West Port Ind William Page William Harrigan Soho Robert Jones Jacks Run Pas William Bigley Allegheny City Charles Luster George McCann Pittsburg William Kelley C ‘Tain Charles Chambers Sweeney’s Foundry Jeffersonville Thomas Fawcett & Son John Richardson Louis Reno William Kerins Tom Carr

Railroad wrecks claim multiple lives across states

In White Haven Pennsylvania a Central railroad crash between a coal train and a New York fast freight in a tunnel killed one conductor and injured five others as both engines wrecked. In Barberville Kentucky a Pineville branch collision left Engineer W F Shanks dead and workers Coleman Bradly Foundsley severely hurt. In Texas at Front a Mexican National construction train wreck killed ten men.

Winkespannre F’s Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Central Railroad of New Jersey White Haven New York Louisville Barberville Pineville Louisville and Nashvill Road W. F. Shanks R. Coleman George Bradly John Findsley Larxpo Texas Mexican National Railroad

Opium Smuggling Case Spurs Escape and Testimony

Fred and Charles Saunders, arrested June 9 for opium smuggling, faced examination in Port Huron. Testimony by Charles Label, Indianapolis, claimed piano boxes of opium shipped to him and relayed to San Francisco. Saunders brothers held for trial at $5,000 bail. Label escaped custody en route to Detroit and is now in Canada, leaving the case without the sole witness.

Port Hurox Mich Fred Charles Saunders Charles Label Indianapolis Fort Wayne San Francisco Saanders Stein Detroit Label Canada United States Saunders Brothers

How the Democratic Administration Aids Indiana Soldiers

Col. Charles A. Zollinger, Indiana pension agent, releases annual and quarterly figures showing Indiana pensioners rising under Democratic rule. He contrasts three years of Democratic increases with twenty years of Republican policy, noting higher pension counts, larger rate increases, and new laws benefiting widows and disabled veterans. The data argues Democrats better support veterans, with 13,087 new pensions in three years versus 26,434 over twenty before.

Charles A. Zollinger United States Pension Agent Indiana Zollinger Indianapolis Sentinel Cleveland Grover Cleveland Indianapolis Democratic Party Republican Party Congress Democrata

Charleston launches first government cruiser on Pacific coast

San Francisco ship yards at Union Iron Works saw the launch of cruiser No. 5, the Charleston, the first government vessel launched on the Pacific coast. Vessels dimensions include 320 feet length, 46 feet breadth, 2,730 tons displacement, steel hull with twin screws, and armament of two eight inch rifles, six six inch guns, ten six pound Hotchkiss guns, and four battling guns. The contractors expect completion and handover by December.

San Francisco Union Iron Works Pacific Coast Charleston

Maumee Valley Monumental Association to Convene in August

The Maumee Valley Historical Monumental association will hold its annual meeting in August with election of a president and several directors. The event includes exercises at the old fort site, invites congressmen governors and Indians, and features Congressman Breckenridge delivering the annual address. A financial committee met to organize and seeks substantial citizen support.

Maumee Valley Kentucky Ohio Indiana

Bayleys Compromise Ends Larceny Case In Ohio

In Marigavitae Ohio on July 20, Emma Bayley and her husband reached a settlement. The husband recovers 3680, pays the detective, allows her 136 in goods, and grants her 25 extra. She drops prosecution for larceny and leaves the country. He will seek a divorce.

Detroit Nominates Wellington Burt for Governor in Acclamation

In Detroit on July 19 the Democratic convention nominated Wellington R. Burt of Saginaw for governor by acclamation. The ticket includes William B. Moran as lieutenant governor Thomas D. Hawley for secretary of state John D. Norton for state treasurer Smart Ale Ribben for superintendent of public instruction Charles E. King for state board of education. Greenbackers in Grand Rapids completed their ticket with A. A. Ellis for attorney general Bartley Green for auditor general S. W. Fowler for commissioner of state land office and three inspectors.

Detroit Wellington R. Burt Saginaw William B. Moran Thomas D. Hawley John D. Norton Smart Ale Ribben State Board of Education Charles E. King Greenbackers Grand Rapids A. A. Ellis Bartley Green W. Fowler State Land Office

Democratic Joint Senatorial Convention Named

The Democratic joint senatorial convention of Allen and Whitley counties will be held in Fort Wayne at the Academy of Music on Saturday July 28 1888 at 2 o'clock p m to nominate a candidate for state senator. Allen county will have 44 delegates and Whitley county 12. Montgomery Hamilton is chairman of the Allen County Committee and Wa F McNaimney is chairman of the Whitley County Committee.

Allen Whitley Counties Fort Wayne Academy of Music Allen County Whitley County

Hanna Prospects for Nomination at State Convention

Mr. H. O. Hanna plans to place Gol, BR. 8. Robertson in nomination before the Republican state convention. Hanna is described as a pleasant talker and brilliant gentleman who will honor the colonel with the action.

H. O. Hanna Gol Robertson Hanna

Brakeman Injured While Coupling on Grand Rapids Line

John Doyle formerly of Pittsburg shops now a brakeman on the Grand Rapids road had his finger and thumb badly mashed yesterday afternoon when his hand was caught between bumpers during a coupling. He was brought to this city and is resting at his Melita street home. His injury will keep him off work for some time.

John Doyle Pittsburg Grand Rapids Brouht Melita Street

Mills Bill Passed After Heated Tariff Debate in House

In Washington July 21 the house approved the Mills bill after a daylong tariff fight. Amendments setting duty at 42.99 per 100 were adopted. final passage passed 162 to 149 amid cheers from Democrats. Republicans and independents split on cotton ties and adjournment moves.

Wasniveton Milla House Treasury Mills McKinley Yeas Naya Iowa Randall Hogg Virginia Sowden Pennsylvania Greenman Bies New York Fitch Nelson Minnesota Boutelle Battle of Bull Run

Mahoning Allegheny dispute stalls Toledo road project

The Mahoning problem persists with no settlement among Mahoning and Allegheny construction firms though talks occurred. Allegheny officials deny solvency claims and claim cash in banks, while engineers demand payment. Haskell travels to New York to raise funds to settle and complete the road, aiming to extricate the project from its difficulties.

Brooklyn Ministers Break with Republicans Over Tariff Stand

Three leading Brooklyn ministers Reverend Drake Cullen? Rev. Dr. Cuyler, Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott, and Rev. Dr. Storrs announce they cannot in good conscience support the Republican party in the next national election due to the tariff position at Chicago. They join ex mayor Seth Low and other Republicans in criticizing ultra protection and the free whisky and free tobacco planks, signaling a shifting political mood in Kings County.

New York Brooklyn Chicago Cuyler Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Lyman Abbott Plymouth Church Henry Ward Beecher Storrs Church of the Pilgrime Heights Seth Low Kings County

Republicans Swear In Favor Of Grover Cleveland

Secretary Mize reports growing Democratic support as Republicans switch sides in Illinois counties. Nunda in McHenry County notes 25 Norwegians who voted Republican shift to the Democratic ticket and platform. Will County correspondent says 46 Republicans left the party with 24 set to vote Democratic, while the rest join the Prohibition movement.

Cxurence Mize Democratic State Committee Nunda McHenry County Grover Cleveland Will County Prohibition Movement

New York Bank Statement Shows Mixed Movements

The weekly report notes increases in loans by $224,000 and legal tender by $145,500 while specie falls by $2,218,800 and circulation drops $82,500. Reserve clearances stand at $1,294,000 with deposits rising to $3,116,800. the bank holds $26,64,400 above the 25 percent reserve requirement.

Indiana Congressman Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy

Waeaineton July 21 Congressman Hovy of Indiana states he is not a candidate for governor and has no intention to be. The Indianapolis Sentinel notes K C Bell of Fort Wayne visited the city and believes in Democratic success, while Republicans in his district are not enthusiastic about Harrison's nomination.

Waeaineton Hovy Indiana Portes Wallace Robertson Indianapolis Sentinel K. C. Bell Fort Wayne Grand Harrison Maria J. Hathaway Indiana Medical College Luella Derbyshire Fort Wayne College Lawn Lovie Altoona Evansville CO. A. Munson Gray J. H. Rohan F. R. Weldon E. L. Siver Fort Wayne Rifles Hohnholz Eastwood Oxstanco Blodgett United States Ccushman-Bell Telephone Ball Company Cushman Company

Local News Bits From Marion County Ohio Area

Local notes report legal actions, a will filing, farming work, and pension news. John J. Tyler earns an army pension as crops promise strong yields along Missouri Pacific routes. A Goshen postmaster faces arrest, while Allen and Whitley counties plan a Democratic senatorial convention in July with Hayden and McDonald opposed.

John J. Tyler Tyler Clark Missouri Pacific Railroad

Our School A Novel Entertainment at the Asylum Visit

About seventy gentlemen and ladies toured the Richmond asylum for feeble minded children last evening. Superintendent Bennett and Mr Blake greeted guests with Mrs Mary Wilson and teachers. They viewed rooms, saw the school, heard recitations, and witnessed a concluding dance and speeches. There are 208 children, all neatly cared for and well taught.

Richmond Palladium Bennett Sperintendent Blake Blake Mary Wilson Olass

Roberts Stricken By Paralysis in Chile Dispatch

A Santiago dispatch reports Minister Rob erts has suffered paralysis, with doctors calling the case hopeless. The medical prognosis shadows Chilean political circles as word spreads of his illness and its potential impact.

New Yor Santiago de Chili Roberts

Indiana Engineer Dies After Wife Accused of Murder

Convmivs Indiana, July 21 Oscar W Doran an engineer died this morning after reportedly being poisoned with carbolic acid by his wife. The two had lived apart for months and she traveled from Indianapolis to visit him. She was arrested, while she claims he took his own life.

Convmivs Ind Oscar W. Doran Indianapolis

Double hangings reported in New Jersey and Ohio

A late 19th century wire report notes Henry Conrad Ebert hanged in the county jail at 10:13 a.m. for the murder of his wife last November and his attempted suicide, with his face exposed as the trap released. Richard Kearney is said to have been hanged in the jail yard at 11:06 a.m. for murdering Margaret Purcell of the Elberon household in 1888.

Janszy Orry N. J Henry Conrad Ebert Ebert Feenwoxp N.J Richard

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