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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
1
On June 6 1888 reporters describe Blaine Harrison rivalries and McKinleys rise as delegates plan ballots. McKinley backs Harrison while Blaine supporters press for first ballot victory. Dark horse talk grows with Illinois Indiana and New York figures weighing options ahead of the formal convention.
Western waters reach record high levels as Mississippi floods submerge 40000 acres and devastate 1000 crops and homes. In Iowa reports show river rises and levee breaks near Alexandria Dubuque and Keokuk with rail service halted. Substantial flood damage estimated across Illinois Iowa and surrounding areas with laborers bearing the flood burden.
Jerome Fisher, a black man, assaulted Mrs. Dooley in Texarkana Arkansas and fled. He surrendered to Sheriff Cannon and was taken to the scene for identification. A mob of hundreds battered the jail doors seeking Fisher, who was concealed by the sheriff.
A south bound Santa Fe passenger train was held up near Red Rock by masked robbers at the stock yards. The engineer and fireman were taken prisoners while the robbers opened the express car and seized its contents. Passengers were unharmed and a posse will pursue the unknown gang. The loot is believed intended for Indian payments.
A bondsman and creditor dispute centers on 85 000 bonds tied to forged notes and alleged misrepresentation. The subject owes about 500 000 to varied lenders while his wife, daughter of a New York tobacco magnate, has returned to New York with rumors of travel to Mexico. The tale links him to Lord Beresford’s family and to a Home brokerage, amid a hot Dead Sea region reference.
Miyxstaronis June 6 report that C Marsh of East St Louis claims President Harrison will withdraw his name from the convention if not nominated on the first ballot. Marsh says Senator Cullom showed him Harrison's letter requesting withdrawal if not chosen first ballot.
Report says Chairman Murphy of the Democratic State Central Committee has summoned Chicago February convention delegates to a Hoffman House meeting in New York City on Tuesday. He aims to reinforce instructed support for Hill for the presidency. Anpany June notes claim a New York meeting may propose shifting allegiance to Flower if the national committee refuses to recognize contesting delegates.
Senator Hale states Blaine will likely be nominated on a single ballot at Minneapolis. Blaine remains uninvolved in his campaign, sending no telegraphs or advice, and departs with his family for Bar Harbor, signaling dependence on supporters handling the effort.
The Mississippi River near Burnixetox Iowa rose nearly a foot in 24 hours creating a potential ocean of breakers if wind worsens. Travel north from Burlington halted by high water with the river ten miles wide and floodwaters reaching back to the bluffs. Farmland submerged two to ten feet forcing farmers to flee to towns nearby.
In Needmore IL Moses Taylor killed his neighbor T Foster after heated words over Mrs Taylor. Mrs Taylor fled to Foster's house and was slain by Taylor who then killed himself. Taylor leaves four children. Foster was unmarried.
A Sunday cloudburst between Harold and Blunt floods a large area damaging crops and washing out Northwest railroad tracks. Mrs. K. M. Foote and three children drowned while attempting to cross a ravine with their team during returning from a visit.
Tribunals report Alexander McDowell, the red shirted cattle driver, arrested for drunkenness by Officer Trautman. Mrs Ramsbottom acquitted on a charge of provoking Mrs Dominick Lewis. Witnesses numbered about twenty women. Linn Boyd Co case heard by Judge Dawson. defendant fined. Probate filed for August Stren with Julias Stren named as executor, Charles Rider a minor involved. Henry Newhouse arraigned for forging Solomon Chapman’s name. bound over to jail for circuit court action. People’s Party convention in Des Moines selects J Bellange as temporary chair and adjourns for committee work.
Deputy Auditor Houlihan releases semi annual tax report showing total taxes collected by County Treasurer Beekman amounting to 258 Zhoa and distributed to funds including State FBS PSI Benevolent institutions Soldiers and Sailors Monument State school Endowment for Indiana universities Township tax Local tuition Special school Road tax Dow tax Gravel roads County bonds Special road New court house. Also covers local social and church events and marriages including Walter Gerberding and Lydia Wiehman at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
A Chicago test run on the new elevated railroad from Congress to Portage Street attracted city officials business leaders and press guests. The seven-car train reached Portage Street in minutes at 35 miles per hour with a smooth ride and the project plans regular westbound service stopping every few blocks. The Sentinel reports the event as a milestone in Chicago progress toward rapid transit.
At the World’s Fair grounds, preparations for the grand exposition are rapidly advancing. Thousands of workmen are employed, the scene is bustling, and several buildings are already completed and described as magnificent.
The city mourns Mrs. J. M. Ninde wife of Judge L. M. Ninde who died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium after a weeks long illness from la grippe. Her long service in charity and local clubs is noted along with her civic leadership. Funeral set for Thursday at 3 p.m. Also reported are the deaths of eight month old child of William Case and jeweler Jarolim Trepera at 40 Broadway, and the Ernst Sauerwein funeral at St. John's Reformed Church.
Hon A P Edgerton civil service commissioner predicts a bitter contest between Harrison and Blaine and suggests a Western dark horse may secure the Democratic nomination at Chicago. He dislikes a New York nominee and cites long warning against New York influence. He recalls 1844 Polk convention ties.
The secretaryship of state was tendered by Blaine and accepted by the president on June 4 1892. Blaine cites the state of public business and his resignation notes to be immediately effective. Clarkson confirms the resignation tied to his presidential candidacy while Alger is summoned to Minneapolis for urgent news. The Twelfth Indiana district subcommittee ruled against McDonald in the Harrison contest.
Blaine writes to J S Clarkson on February 6 declaring he is not a candidate for the presidency and will not seek the Republican National Convention nomination. He thanks supporters and notes the upcoming contest hinges on industrial and financial policy, with far reaching consequences. James G Blaine signs the letter.
June 7 Mixseavons Indiana delegation led by R T McDonald arrives at Harrison headquarters on a special train. A banner clash erupts as pictures of Maine’s McDonald and Harrison are displayed, crowd threats rise, and four hanged bodies relic from cattle rustling are reported. The Journal endorses Reed for president ahead of Minneapolis convention.
A petition to Allen County commissioners asks for a public vote to appropriate 150000 for the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western Railroad company. The request outlines conditions including building a Fort Wayne divisional point with a first class station and multiple shops, to be completed within specified timelines, with funds released only after construction and equipment. The petition names numerous Wayne township residents as signers and requests election on the matter.
Rudolph Allman, a German laborer for Willian Moellering, was struck by an eastbound train near Lafayette street and severely injured with a fractured skull. trephining surgery was performed and recovery doubtful. A horse-drawn carriage collision on Harrison street damaged a Schrader & Wilson vehicle. injuries were minor. Several workers suffered injuries from falls and accidents including a roofer and a carpenter, with various fractures and bruises reported.
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