06 Jun 1877
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1877
Page
1
A fragment from a June issue suggests patriotic citizens honor fallen heroes quietly at cemeteries. It laments parade pageantry, urging simple floral tributes without bands or processions. The note reflects a calmer, unostentatious observance of Memorial sentiment.
A long excerpted editorial notes divisive national politics, praising reform moves and criticizing opponents. It covers Reconstruction era issues, church unity talks, Decoration Day abuses by demagogues, and scattered commentary on grants, Hayes, and postal matters, with tributes and criticisms of public figures.
The obituary notes his admission to the bar in youth, his shift to literature, and his key works including The Dutch Republic and The History of the United Netherlands. It details his diplomatic service from St. Petersburg to Austria, England, and his recall after a humbling episode tied to Sumner. It praises his scholarly rigor, clarity, and lasting influence on English literature.
From the Palladizos New Haven notes list H H Schuelker likely chief engineer at the next meeting and Samuel Miller named town marshal with H D Licklider prosecutor and Thompson justice of the peace. New Haven fire dept holds a 575 pound freeman bell purchased for 140 from Vanduzen Tits of Cincinnati. committees Measts Dowling Schnelker praised. A fatal lamp accident near Davis Mills claims James Laramar burned to death after lamp tipped and explosion. bystander torn clothing to aid him. Antwerp Gazet says grain crop prospects are excellent with large wheat and corn yields. Paulding and Cecil railroad progress includes contract with Doyle for iron and rolling stock, two miles of iron to be bought from Wabash, road hoped ready by September.
A massive tornado struck Mount Carmel Illinois injuring and leaving many missing. reports list Alderman Watkins and multiple residents among the dead as fires destroy the courthouse churches and businesses. damages cited range from 300 000 to 590 000 with several outlying towns pummeled by the storm.
London reports Gen. Grant honored at a grand banquet at Apsley House hosted by the Duke of Wellington with a large London guest list including nobility and ministers. The queen ordered waived presentation rites, extending invitations to the Grants for court entertainments, signaling strong esteem. In Indianapolis Gov. Hendricks to receive farewell supper. New York’s Manhattan Club plans dinner for ex Governor Hendricks on June 12 with notable attendees including Seymour and Bayard.
A long London Vienna dispatch describes a Danube operation planned for Abrail and Teernic Mugoralli, with a council of war on the 7th and an expected assault. Reports from Constantinople detail fortifications at Sophia now complete, while Russian and Ottoman maneuvers unfold around Karabagh and Mukhtar Pasha.
News of the Week notes a Lehigh Valley Railroad passenger train wreck in Scranton with cars torn apart and multiple fatalities and injuries. Fire destroys New Centreville, Morristown sees fatal shootings, and other regional incidents include thefts, a child’s death from morphine, and political actions in Ohio and New Orleans.
Rome dispatch reports the pope was carried through a public audience after exhaustion, with doctors recommending consolidating deputations in the future. In Rome king Victor Emanuel reviewed twelve thousand troops as crowds filled streets and the city glowed with illumination. A large part of the pope's $600,000 pilgrim funds was remitted to Lando to cover Holy See expenses during vacancy and for the early needs of Pius's successor.
The trial of Perry Tracey for the murder of James O'Brien concluded with a guilty verdict and a life imprisonment. Jurors indicated substantial unanimity on the verdict after two ballots. Tracey remained defiant, pled innocence, and thanked Judge Borden and defense counsel as officials praised the prosecution for solving a long-standing county murder case.
Waloston notes governor visit to the new state house in Lansing reveals thorough inspection of construction. Commission members tour basement to discuss foundations, boilers, water works, and safety measures while bricks and stone are rigorously tested for quality. Rejected Vermont marble tiles were publicly contested, and final decisions upheld by architects and officials. Real estate transfers and local notices follow, detailing property trades and parcels in various additions.
Aaron Gaverick to John A Bowser a southeast quarter of section 11 township 29 for 1850. Hugh McCulloch and Javee L Williama to Mrs Louies Weller the south half of Hanna addition lots 444 and 449. Emma A Jones and A M Jones to DM s Dymond lot 133 Archer addition. The Singer Company lowers prices to 35 dollars for standard machines but will not reduce further. W W Rambo died in Toledo after a long illness and a large funeral followed at Second Presbyterian Church. A fast express attack left a passenger seriously injured. the assailant was captured. Proceedings of medical college committees discussed Fort Wayne Medical College admittance.
A Fort Wayne timetable lists arrivals and departures for the Wabash, Columbus timed lines, and Eastward Accommodations. It notes trains to Lafiette, Lafayette, Peru, and Indianapolis routes with daily frequencies and exceptions. The schedule includes Chicago time operations, with connections through Fort Wayne to Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Detroit corridors.
The article describes liver disease as a glooming burden with a supposed “sunny side” rejected by the afflicted. It promotes Drs. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as remedies, claiming strength and health for the body while warning against failing cures.
Market report across multiple cities shows cotton, flour, and grain prices. Upland cotton steady, wheat mixed and lower in Chicago, corn firmer in Toledo, oats weak, rye firm, pork and lard mixed, whiskey steady, crude oil and other commodities noted with varying receipts and sales.
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