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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1890

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Man fakes death to collect life insurance in Tyrrell County

James Dillon vanished after a boat accident and his wife sued for $3,000 from Connecticut Mutual. A body matched to him was found but he resurfaced after five months having staged the death by swapping with a drowned man. He hid in swamps to enable the claim, then returned home. A severed body theft and horse mutilation followed the trial twist.

Rauzian N. C James Dillon Tyrrell County Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Dillion Dillon Columbia Alligator

Put Over Washington's Statue at Richmond Va

A man climbed the Washington statue in Richmond Virginia and placed Confederate emblems in its hands. Protests against removing the flags continue, with authorities keeping them in place amid broader visible tensions.

Washington Richmond, Va Richmont George Washington State House Robi.t. Lee America Picketts Rosser Lee Appatomax

Band of White Caps Attack Two Women in Corridon Ind

A group of about thirty White Caps invaded Corridon Indiana at 1 am and flogged Lucy Neyes and Jane Flay tied to trees, then left them unconscious at the foot of the trees. The victims, of questionable character, were believed to have set fires at nearby fair grounds.

Louisviaux Corridon Ind Lucy Neyes Jane Flay

Lee’s Monument Unveiled in Richmond in Presence of Crowd

In Richmond Virginia on May 29 a large crowd witnessed the unveiling of General Robert E. Lee’s monument by the ladies of the south. Colonel Archer Anderson gave the address as cannons boomed and drums beat, marking a ceremony of deep significance.

Richmony Robert E. Lee Archer Anderson

Double tragedy at La Crosse and surrounding towns

A May 29 dispatch reports a colored man Bentley Davis defending his home at Spring Place Georgia from a disguised white assailant party. Davis wounded multiple attackers, one believed killed, and was himself shot. physicians fear no recovery. Separate notes cover Charles Lind’s wife shooting and suicide after financial trouble in LaCrosse Wisconsin. Further items report Williamson’s wife murder suspected in Sipauia Missouri, John Reinhart missing in Jour Alabama, and a New York cigarmaker Jacob Epstein killing his wife Flora then shooting himself.

Avovasta Bentley Davis Spring Place Davis Whits LaCrosse Wis Charles Lind Hillsboro Vernon County Sipauia Williamson Two Moores Illinois Moore Hitler Jefferson Moore Jour John Reinhart New York Jacob Epstein Eldridge Street Flora

Formidable Nihilist Plot Leads to Fifteen Arrests in Paris

Paris police disclose a Nihilist plot and arrest fifteen people including Mendlesohen of Fonteau aux Rose. Among the detainees are Orloff alias Valgrin Reichlen and wife Peprof alias Levoff Kalichizen alias Annamen five students Lavreymus Chaloveski Maktatchis Nepahoff and Iemutei with incriminating documents and a package of explosives found at the movement's leader's residence.

Paris Mendlesohen Fonteau Aux Rose Orloff A. Valgrin Reichlen Peprof Levoff Kalichizen Annamen Lavreymus Chaloveski Maktatchis Nepahoff Iemutei

Rumor Noble to resign Interior Secretary post

In St Louis on June 2 a rumor circulates among politicians and railroad officers that General John W Noble will resign as secretary of the interior in Harrison's cabinet and take a railroad attorney position. The rumor is denied by some and doubted by others, with no certainty. It notes Noble sold his residence to Wilber Boyle, interpreted as supporting the resignation tale.

St. Louis, Mo John W. Noble Interior Harrison Western Wilber S’. Boyle

On Her Wedding Day A Bride Takes Poison

Susie Richardson of Mexico Missouri killed herself with strychnine just before her wedding to William Danderman. Her mother had strongly opposed the match, prompting the fatal act on the eve of the ceremony.

Mexico Susie Richardson William Danderman

Murderous Fiend in Missouri Rivalry Emerges

A Missouri killer, Thomas Willianson, reportedly rivals John Bender in notoriety after killing an old farmer and his son. Yesterday finding the wife’s body buried near Williams cabin ties her four month disappearance to the case.

Sepauia Thomas Willianson John Bender Kansas William

Body of a Lawyer Found At Cemetery Suicide

In Mincer Ca Isterander ex District Attorney Frank M Osterander was found dead beside his child’s grave after leaving home following a quarrel with his wife. He bought laudanum at a drug store and swallowed it at the cemetery. In Indiana Zachery Taylor grand nephew of the president sought insanity ruling but the circuit judge denied the petition, citing Taylor’s prior insanity judgment and lack of responsibility for costs.

Mincer Frank M. Osterander Taylor Indiana Pouls Ind Zachery Taylor United States

Vaux Takes Seat Amid Floral Tributes in Congress

Charles A. Vaux of Philadelphia, successor to Samuel J. Randall, entered the house to take his oath as congressman amid a lavish display of floral tributes including a Philadelphia coat of arms in roses and immortelles. He was escorted to the bar, applauded, and the house and senate conducted routine business.

Washington House of Representatives Charles A. Vaux Philadelphia Samuel J. Randall Congress Eastern Penitentiary Reed O'Neil Pennsylvania Vaux Randall House Senate Morgan Manketon Minn Milwaukee Wis Youngstown Ohio Camden Ark Sioux Falls S. C Beatrice Neb David McDougal

Divorce in High Life Ends in Wilmington Favoring McComb

Pinabetria Pa May 30 The notable McComb divorce case concludes with a ruling for Mr McComb. He is the heir to a Delaware millionaire income. After years of suspicion and a confession of infidelity by Mrs McComb they lived apart and she received 1200 a year before leaving the farm for Wilmington. The bill for divorce was filed in September 1889 and the trial has run seven months.

Pinapetrnia McComb Wilmington Delaware Wing

Eleven Die as Train Plunges Through Oakland Drawbridge

A California railway disaster at Weber Street Oakland left eleven dead as a local train fell into the San Antonio creek after a drawbridge opened. Victims identified by midnight included Capt. T. Dwyer Sacramento and H S Austin Oakland among others. rescues continued as wreckage was searched.

San Francisco California Oakland San Antonio Weber Street Juniata Alamada Capt T. Dwyer Sacramento F. R. C. Irwin H. S. Austin Florence Austin Katie Kearns Mollie Kearns Matthias Willians K. R. Robinson Bryan O’connor Martin Kelley Luigie Maletsta Auillico A. 8. Auld Honolulu

Deaths from arsenic poisoning shock Cariaco

Cariaco reports Frank Kuhn a wealthy real estate dealer died at 9 30 this morning after family poisonings last Thursday night making a second death from unknown poison The rest of the family are recovering LaPert Mich two brothers Raymond Attica were found dead beside the Chicago and Grand Trunk track both mutilated and believed to have jumped from a passing train at Attica

Cariaco Frank Kuhn LaPert Mich Raymond Attica Chicago Imlay City

Marching Side by Side At Vicksburg Graves

In Vicksburg Mississippi on May 31 the greatest services in the valley were held as G A R comrades led by the Sibley Band of Illinois marched to the Louisiana monument and placed floral offerings after an Illinois colonel's address. A 2 pm ceremony at the grand pavilion drew about 25 000 attendees with remarks by General Maganer Col S M Shelton of the Gray and others.

Maganer Col S. M. Shelton The Gray Gol, E

Ceremony Links Union and Confederate Veterans in Grave Decoration

Lee of Illinois and Judge Speed of the Blue led a joint procession as Confederate and Union comrades marched together to decorate graves, with Warren artillery firing a salute and 17,000 flags adorning the National cemetery graves.

Democrats Elect a Governor in Oregon Scoop

In Porrruano Oregon on June 3 incomplete returns show Herman Rep elected to Congress. Governor race leans to Pennoyer Dem. Rest of state ticket Republican and a majority in both legislature houses.

Porrruano Ore Herman of Pennoyer

Fire Devastates Businesses Across Ottawa and Nearby Towns

A large fire in Ottawa Ontario on Sharks Street destroys Thackeray's planing mills Shore's carriage shop Heney's saddlery and Ottawa Tent and Sanitary Plumbing buildings with losses not yet estimated. In Warngsrune Pennsylvania McGurgan and Minor blocks burn. Tooss losses about 30000 dollars. At Asunaxo Pennsylvania a mine fire drives gas avoidance efforts after two workers are overcome and removed from the shaft.

Ottawa Ont Sharks Street Thackeray Planing Mills Shore’s Carriage Shop Heney’s Sadelry Ottawa Tent Company Sanitary Plumbing Company Warngsrune McGurgan John Haffey Charles O’boyle

Harvard Vandals Mar Buildings in Post Victory Outburst

Boston reports Harvard University and Cambridge residents outraged by vandalism during celebrations after a Yale victory. Red paint smeared buildings and statues including the John Howard statue, with extensive damage to Memorial and Seaver halls. Repair costs near $10,000. Faculty plan expulsion and persecution if suspects are found.

Boston Mass Harvard University Cambridge Harvard Yale John Howard Memorial Seaver Boylston Uear

United States Baking Company forms largest Indiana trust

Articles show the United States Baking Company as a consolidation of leading bakeries across Western Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan and Indiana with headquarters in Richmond Indiana Each firm contributes stock equal to its plant value and the group aims to dominate western baking similar to New England bakers on the Atlantic coast

Indianavous Ind Indiana United States Baking Company Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Richmond New England Bakers Atlantic

Fatal horseback duel ends in Herbert death near Brenensville

Thomas J. Werbert a wealthy young farmer dies after a duel with James Boyd twenty year old son of District Attorney D R Boyd in Brenensville. The conflict over a bog owned by a Herbert relative led to a running fight for two miles before Herbert was shot and fell from his horse.

Menpenis Teenn Brenensville Thomas J. Werbert James Boyd D. R. Boyd Herbert Boyd

Greenback Convention Ends With Kolb Endorsement Vague

The Alabama Greenback convention at Siumincaam awaits the Montgomery Democratic convention outcome. If Kolb is nominated for governor at Montgomery they will endorse him. otherwise they will nominate a full ticket. Jones of Montgomery secured the governorship on the 34th ballot after anti Kolb factions united.

Siumincaam Ala Greenback Montgomery Kolb Greenbackers Jones

Murder in Lincoln County Sparks Outcry in Arkansas

Wealthy Arkansas mill owner Q A McMillin was shot dead by overseer John Horville who had been reprimanded for neglect. Horville lured workers to witness the act, crept from behind in a wooded strip and fired two shotgun blasts into McMillin. Horville escaped.

Lurreu Rock Ark Q. A. McMillin Mil Arkansas Lincoln County John Horville Horville Horvilla

Carriage Hit by Train Kills Four Near Marion Indiana

A carriage carrying Mrs. Stone, her two children, and her mother was struck by a Panhandle train half a mile east of Marion Wales Indiana May 31. All four occupants were killed, with Mrs. Stone wedged between the pilot and buggy and her neck broken as the horse apparently ran away.

Wales Ind

Andersonville Prison Stockade Purchased by Georgia Encampment

May 28 report from Avent'rs Georgia notes the Andersonville prison stockade was purchased by the Georgia encampment G. A. Ri acting for the national body, signaling a transfer of control by the Georgia group.

The Nation's Martyr Garfield Monument Dedication

Vast crowds in Cleveland honor James A. Garfield at Lake View cemetery. President and cabinet members attend with ex-President Hayes and Jacob Cox delivering the day’s oration. Civil and military honors mark the six mile parade and dedication ceremonies.

Cruevetawn Ohio James Abram Garfield Lake View America Superior Street Euclid Avenue Garfield Hayes Memorial Association W. W. Leonard Episcopal Church Jacob D. Cox Cincinnati Cox General Cox General Harrison Washington Johnsons’s Island Lake Erie National Grand Army of the Republic New York Wlngs

Denial of Cyclone Destruction Rumor Targets Indiana Towns

Telegrams from June 3 report Huntingburg and Jasper Indiana were allegedly swept by a cyclone with many killed or injured, but later Evansville dispatches say only a heavy storm caused damage with no serious losses. wires are down hindering details. Other cities report rising waters threatening levees and railroad embankments.

Hoosier Jelversonville Ind Huntingburg Jasper Cmicaco Evansville United Press New Orneans Gans Gentilley Road Stevens

Fatal row leaves Maud Gordon dead in Chicago quarrel

Maud Gordon and Minnie Dayton clashed at Polk and Clark streets in Chicago. Gordon, who had a trepanned skull, was knocked down and head injuries caused by Dayton proved fatal at the county hospital. Dayton was jailed at Harrison street station and later attempted suicide by hanging in her cell.

Curiaco Maud Gordon Minnie Dayton Polk and Clark Streets Gordon Dayton Harrison Street

Louisiana Lottery Pursues Recharter Amid Signatures

The Louisiana Lottery in New Orleans paid twenty cents per signature for petitions backing a re charter. A recent petition showed five signatures, including two saloonkeepers, and a man twice in the insane asylum. In Pointe Coupee, signatures came from the uninformed by claiming levee appropriations. Reports say the lottery seeks a one year re charter through January 1895, while opponents refuse to concede.

New Orleans Pointe Coupee

Pastner theory to be tried on seven boys in New York

Seven boys aged four to twelve arrived in New York from St Joseph Illinois to undergo Pastner institute hydrophobia treatment on West Tenth Street. They will stay two weeks receiving daily inoculations under the Pastner theory after dog bites and a dog death with hydrophobia signs.

New York Pastner Institution West Tenth Street St. Joseph Champaign County Iil

Drowning of a Black man by five white youths in Missouri

Report of five white youths at the St Louis riverfront dragging a mentally ill Black man to the river and drowning him. One boy arrested as police seek the others. The incident occurred near Clark avenue at about 10 pm.

Missouri St. Louis Clark Avenue Jesus

Milwaukee Convention Grows Beyond Lutheran Faith

Milwaukee readers report a planned convention starting Wednesday to protest the Bennett law, drawing Catholics Protestants and agnostics alike. Separately, Rev Sam Small is elected president of a Utah Methodist University in Cnprx Copr Utah and will relocate to Ogden, severing ties with the southern conference.

Milwaukee Ccprx Utah Sam Small Methodist University Ogden Southern Methodist Conference Southern Methodist

Wild parsnips blamed for Campena family deaths

A Prescott county Ontario family, the Campenas, ate wild parsnips at George's Lake last Wednesday. Two boys aged 7 and 9 died. Grandfather, mother, and a 3-year-old child are unlikely to recover. Others are out of danger.

Ottawa Ont Campena George’s Lake Prescott County

Memorial day tribute and parade in the city

Memorial day events closed businesses and government offices as thousands joined a city parade led by Grand Marshal J H Rohan. Prof N R Leonard delivered the address at Lindenwood cemetery praising union dead, with decorations at multiple cemeteries by local committees and veterans groups.

J. H. Rohan Col A. Zollinger O. D. Hurd R. Lewis James Liggett Charles H. Hilton W. F. Geller D. H. Thiele H. Co. Sites Chas. F. Haiber Lindenwood Cemetery Sons of Veterans Quartet J. C. Peltier W. M. van Slyke First Regiment N. R. Leonard Daily Gazette South Mason and Dixon North Ocean Gulf Lakes Dad Sons of Veterans A. Kintz D. Soliday William Donnell W. H. McClellan Edward Close Charles Close John Hess W. H. Moore Wm. Holverstott H. Budd St. John’s Chapel W. Engle T. Geller John Mosshamer C. H. Hills J. P. Manuel Cass Cornelle Dennis Monahan Charles Reese

Death notices from city undertaker for week ending May 31

The city undertakers report multiple deaths. Names include Wilhelmine Bock aged 68 old age Christine Grothaus 24 blood poison Pantaleon Zuber 72 dropsy Carrie Liebman infant Mary G Hobson 3 months marasmus Robert Reed 2 months marasmus Henry C Lovejoy 3 months marasmus Julius Freiburger 28 years runaway accident Wo Gorman 62 general debility Harriet Schneidler 65 pneumonia Joseph Hensler 18 months bronchitis Glynn A Martin 4 years croup Howard M Brown 2 months spasms Wm Rodenbeck 38 stomach cancer Frederick Graffe 81 old age A H L Carrier 63 dropsy

Wilhelmine Bock Christine Grothaus Pantaleon Zuber Carrie Liebman Mary G. Hobson Marasmas Robert Reed Henry C. Lovejoy Julius Freiburger Wo. Gorman Harriet Schneidler Joseph Hensler Glynn A. Martin Howard M. Brown Wm. Rodenbeck Frederick Graffe A. H L. Carrier

Birthday salute to Fort Wayne pioneer Mion Randall

Franklin BP Randall of this city marks his eighty eight year with friends celebrating a long career in public trust and county history. Renowned for horticulture floriculture and antiquarian interests he maintains a vast conservatory at East Perry Street and a cabinet of Indian antiquities.

P. Randall Fort Wayne Randall East Perry Street

Findlay Fort Wayne and Western Rail Line Acquired

The New York Mahoning and Western railroad was sold in Toledo to William C Dorain and associates for 101000. The line from Findlay to Fort Wayne will be rebuilt as the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western, about eighty miles, with work to begin immediately.

Mahoning Road Toledo United States Court Room New York, Mahoning and Western Railroad American Midland C. J. Patterson Boston W. ©. Downing New York A. Purman Fort Wayne Peter McCadden Memphis Tenn K. Simon William C. Dorain W. A. Lynch C. J. Clegg Chicago Red Bank Findley Glendorf Ottawa Great Trunk Line Ohio United States Circuit Court Western Division Mr. Simon William A. Lynch William C. Dornin Dornin Fot Wayne Ind Findlay

Prominent Fort Wayne Pioneers Carter and Graffe Die

Two long time Fort Wayne residents died within hours of each other. A. H. Carter, real estate and insurance agent, aged about 83, and Frederick Graffe Jr., a respected cabinet maker turned galvanized iron businessman, aged about 81, both well known in local Catholic and business circles.

Fort Wayne A. H. Carter Frederick Graffe, Jr Carter Fort Wayne Lodge No. 14 Brammer Mr. Carter France Pont A Mouson Meurthe Clemence M. Bourbon Fred Graffe, Jr Mr. Graffe Brunswick Germany H. C. Graffe Frankfort Graffe Muhler & Graffe Muhler Grafts Charles F Giraffe Frederick Graffe Frederick Henry Charles I

Funeral for Conductor James Schofield to be held at Bellevue

Fraternal groups led by Knights Templar Scottish Rite Ma sons and Order of Railway Conductors join in funeral for Conductor James Schofield formerly of the Nickel Plate. A special train will transport members from the city at 6 am to Bellevue and return in the evening.

James Schofield Nickel Plate New Orleans Bellevue Schofield Knights Templar Scottish Rite Masons Order of Railway C. D. Gorham Sol. K. Blair

Fatal Runaway Accident Claims Julius Freiburger

Julius Freiburger son of Leopold Freiburger of East Main street died from a skull fracture after a runaway crash near Bass farm. His father sustained serious contusions. Both were hospitalized after the collision with a light butcher’s wagon. the youth died shortly after regaining consciousness. The family, including Herman and Mrs Hattie Friend, received community sympathy.

Julius Freiburger Leopold Freiburger East Main Street Bass Farm Mr. Freiburger Freiburger McKay Baas Farm Drs. Rosenthal Herman Hattie Friend Peltier Mesars Simon Leopold-Frei- Barger

Sheriff and Deputy Nab 2 Percent Horse Thief

Sheriff Viberg and Deputy Wilkinson traced a stolen black mare from Mr Wm Clarke four miles north of town. They notified Huntington Sheriff Bratton and recovered the horse this morning. Clarke offers 25 dollars for the mare and 25 more for the thief.

Viberg Tom Wilkinson Wm. Clarke Huntington Road Clarke

Hoham to wed Miss Lottie Winney in Jackson nuptials

Fred Hoham prominent Temple of Pharmacy proprietor leaves Fort Wayne for Jackson Michigan on business but secretly to wed Miss Lottie Winney daughter of a Jackson railroad man. The couple plan a wedding trip to Chicago and the northwest before settling back in Fort Wayne.

Bonie Fred Hoham Temple of Pharmacy Calhoun Street Jackson Mich Lottie Winney Fort Wayne Mr. Hoham Chicago Northwest Mrs. Hoham

Pastor Carl Bez Weds Lena Huebling in Toledo

Rev. Carl Bez formerly a St. John's teacher in this city married Lena Huebling in Toledo last week. The ceremony occurred at the St. Marcus church in a sanctuary newly decorated by congregational ladies, marking a pleasant union for the couple and Huebling family.

Carl Bez St. John’s Lutheran Toledo St. Marcus Lena Huebling Carl Huebling

J F Colt Secures Gas and Oil Options in Maumee Township

J F Colt of Lima Ohio has secured options on nearly 500 acres in Maumee township Maumee county. The agreements filed with the county recorder list 153 acres from Doctor and wife 175 acres from Jacob Saylor and 113 acres from D Cunningham. Colt plans to begin boring for gas and oil in the locality with a $500 payment to the second party for each well yielding usable gas or oil.

J. F. Colt Lima Ohio Maumee Township Nathan Jacob Saylor D. Cunningham Mr. Colt

Hood sarsaparilla hailed as standard medicine

A Percian veteran praises Hood sarsaparilla for rising above patent medicines and being a genuine standard medicine. He notes its undoubted quality and many remarkable cures as proof it serves as an effective alterative and tonic.

Hood

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