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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
2
The Twelfth district chairmen publish adjournment notices for the congressional convention until August 4 and denounce an unauthorized meeting by the "Fort Wayne junta." Fort Wayne aims to show it can host a large Republican state convention and entertain distinguished guests.
The Republican state convention meets on the 2th of this month in Fort Wayne, bringing 1430 delegates from counties and many spectators. Debates about Blaine and Harrison swirl, with threats of nomination and possible defeat. The Oregon governor is discussed as a People’s Party option, while Indiana’s next legislature could elect a U.S. senator, urging Democrats to win a majority to favor Turpie. An obituary note honors F P Randall of Fort Wayne, and a Presbyterian assembly in Portland reiterates the Bible as inerrant and warns ministers against political changes.
A Washington telegram explains Blaine resigned to seek personal freedom and peace not due to the coming Republican convention or a prospective nomination. He cites constant rumors and suspicions, cabinet distrust, and pressure for public denial as the leading causes of his decision to retire.
A letter from Cardinal Ledochowski rebukes plans to assign bishops by national origin as Catholics from Europe settle in the United States. He urges adherence to the Holy See and Baltimore council rules to keep the church united, while noting divisions over women delegates in Methodism and local infrastructure debates on a Main Street Bridge relocation.
Rev A E Mahin of Wayne Indiana presiding elder replies from May 41 1902 to a May 30 Daily Sextixen editorial. He argues against inaccuracies in calling for laity equality in church representation and clarifies Methodist governance concepts.
Paris reports Blondet & Garnier, bucket shop brokers, defaulting with unknown losses likely large. The firm catered to female speculators and faces criminal investigation as large sums entrusted for speculation vanish. one noted member of the demi monde had been hoping to reform.
The passage analyzes a political contest with Harrison favored by delegates and Blaine relying on name and record. It discusses potential midstream nomination, possible McKinley or Garfield entry, and reform proposals on ministerial representation within the general conference. It notes a two-thirds vote requirement and the resulting impact on the debate over whether ministers and lay delegates count as equal members. A government official loses amid firm troubles and police inquiries follow, while an advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with Drier & Bro.’s Drug Store offering trials.
The article extols Price’s Cream Baking Powder as superior and pure compared with rivals that contain ammonia or alum. It highlights exact proportions, no impurities, no bitter taste, and pastry that stays moist and fresh, claiming unique features like whitening of eggs and exceptional flavor.
The Morton club leaves at 1 PM aboard the Keystone express for Minneapolis to promote Benjamin Harrison. Sections include baggage coach and Pullman sleepers with Frank W Beach party from Pittsburgh and many Morton members. Delegates will join Blaine supporters at a rendezvous and march to the depot led by Captain William Bradley and staff.
New York reports heavy wagering on the from the Minneapolis convention with Harrison favored. Bets reach 2000 to 1500 on Harrison and 1000 on Blaine not receiving nomination. Smaller bets flow as supporters on both sides anticipate a decision and draw odds from betting men.
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