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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1890

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Debate on the Silver Bill Closes in House Next Saturday

The House debated and then adopted a resolution to proceed with silver bill consideration until 3 p.m. Saturday. Leaders argued over amendments and minority rights, with McKinley saying the plan would reflect national sentiment. Blount and Bland challenged gag rules, while Springer and Williams defended committee control. Senate activity included a treasury note issue and potential constitutional amendments on postmasters and cattle trade, with further tariff and revenue actions noted.

Washington McKinley Ohio Committee On Rules Blount Georgia House Secretary of the Treasury Wall Street Bland Missouri Cannon Illinois Springer Williams United States Yeas Wasuinctos Noble Oklahoma Winfield Silver Bluffton Ind Comstock Minnexota Treasury Lodge Massachusetts Cunard Steamship Company New York District of Columbia Senate Blair Committee On Finance Plumb Parris Sherman Internal Revenue Law Commissioners of Internal Revenue

Sixty Radnor Hunt Dogs Poisoned Over Rabies Purge

In Painavenrara on June 7, the Radnor Hunt club reported that sixty valuable hounds, valued around $2,000, have been poisoned since March 15 to stamp out rabies. After a hound was suspected of rabies entering the pack, it was destroyed and subsequent dogs showed symptoms, leading the club to destroy the entire kennel to prevent further spread. A. J. Cassatt presides. Charles Mather leads the hounds.

A. J. Cassatt Charles Mather United Press Reporter Today

Fight turns deadly in Lee County clash with Turners

In Lee County Virginia on Monday a sheriff's posse clashed with a crowd from Harlan Kentucky led by the Turners. Jim Turner and Ed Pall were killed while Bob Stapleton, a posse member, was wounded as warrants against the Turners triggered the confrontation.

Louisvillle Jim Turner Ed Pall Bob Stapleton Lee County Sheriff's Posse Turner’s Harlan, Ky Turners Wills Turner Kentuck John Carter Carter Stapleton

Cleveland's Sensation Abduction Prompts Divorce Action

In Curvenant Ohio on June 5 the Florence Cowles abduction sparked a divorce petition filed by Mrs. Cowles against her husband Eugene H. Cowles for infidelity. Attorneys report Clara Limerschloss named in the affair. Judge Hamilton ordered Cowles to return the child to its mother.

Curvenant Ohio Florence Cowles

Ice Cream Poisoning Suspected in St Jacob

In St Jacob a small town five miles west of here about seventy people ate ice cream Sunday and Monday many complained of severe pains. Dr. Warner Schmidt from this city has gone to St Jacob to try to obtain cream samples for analysis.

Hicuuano St. Jacob Here Warner Schmidt

Cleveland and Gray The Choice of Hlinoin Democrats as the Next Ticket

Democratic state convention delegates favor Cleveland for president with 521 votes and Gray for vice president with 381 votes The report notes several minor candidates and regional support. A separate item mentions Republican efforts to nominate Col C E Briant of Huntington for Congress, aided by labor support, while incumbent Martin had won his seat earlier. Mrs Cleveland plans to visit Marion for the summer and will stay at the Hanlessed house at the lower village.

Sprincheap Cleveland Palmer Hill Abbot Whitney Gray Morrison Black Stoughton Congress Ind C. E. Briant Huntington Major Steele Marion Martin Heginning Steele

Democratic State Central Committee fixes August 28 state convention date

In Indianapolis on June 6 the Democratic State Central Committee met to set the state convention date. After two hours of executive session and debate over timing, a late convention was chosen by a vote, to be held at Tomlins on Hall with Dr George W Long a key contender. State reports indicate 81 of 92 counties already show strong organization, with others to be completed by June 15.

Inpranapolis Ind Democratic State Central Committee Jewett Tomlinson Hall George W. lLong Fort Wayne

Democrats In Fractured Battle For Car Carlisle Seat

Delegates at Carlisles Kentucky congressional convention struggled through hours of balloting to nominate a successor to Senator Carlisle. On the forty-fourth ballot no clear winner emerged, with Gaunt and McCain receiving shifting support as Boone and Kenton-OHara block held to first choices. A long deadlock was expected to continue into the night and possibly several days.

Carroutron Carlysle Newport Hallam McCain Ballantine Berry O'Hara McOnsin Grant Applegate Gaunt Dickinson Boone Kenton-O’hara

Woman Plots Slaying of Hank President By Ex Convict

New Castle Pennsylvania June 5 Mrs Randolph a well known local figure was arrested for soliciting Samuel Kissinger an ex convict to kill William S Foltz president of the First National Bank. Detectives positioned to hear the offer of 1500 then arrested her after conference with Kissinger. She says she was drawing him out to test his reaction.

New Castle

Piedmont Bank Building leveled by storm in Alabama

A wind storm hit Piedmont twenty five miles north of Anniston yesterday afternoon and toppled the three story bank building, injuring a white man named Sullivan and a Black man whose name is unknown. The structure cost about 15000 dollars. The cyclone then moved away and caused heavy rain and crop damage in surrounding areas.

Anniston Ala Piedmont Bank of Piedmont Sullivan

And Yet She Was the Heir to Millions of Dollars

Mrs. Dr. Temple died in Lexington Maine at age sixty eight of heart disease after living in poverty. The 1834 purchase on Van Buren Street Chicago passed via legal schemes after the panic, and Temple heirs were recently informed they own millions in Chicago property. Lawsuits are proceeding to recover the estate.

Lexington

Mother and Two Boys Drown After Raft Capsizes

In Middleburg near New Haven on June 5 Edward and George Smith aged 13 and 10 along with their mother perished when a raft overturned while the children played. The mother who could not swim rushed to their aid and went beyond her depth.

New Haven Conn Edward George Smith S Pend Middleburg

Million gift funds hospital for cripples and deformed

An announcement from Manison Wisconsin on June 7 reports that A Ognivle a Norwegian pine land owner of Ku Claire gave one million toward founding a hospital for the crippled and deformed. The note highlights his unusual philanthropy and details about the aimed facility.

Manison, Wis A. Ognivle Ku Claire

Hospital Gift from Estate for Madison Born Disabled

A large estate valued at $1,500,000 provides for the establishment and maintenance of a hospital in Madison. The facility would serve residents born with crippled or deformed conditions, supporting care and treatment for those in a vulnerable state.

Madison

Deadly Enmity in Hartford Area Two Men Slain by Knife

In Harrington near Torrington Connecticut on Sunday evening Waldo T Latham and Leslie Curtis quarreled over Miss Jennie Hale. Curtis stabbed Latham in the abdomen and fled. Latham was brought home where he lies dying. Curtis later stabbed himself fatally above the heart after learning Latham’s condition. Both men are beyond recovery.

Torrington Conn Harrington Waldo T. Latham Leslie Curtis Jennie Hale Latham Curtis Miss Latham Hale

New Phase in Proposed Filibustering Expedition

San Dizco reports an investigation into a proposed Lower California filibuster reveals a plan linked to British imperial interests. The Mexican Land and Colonization Company allegedly sought annexation and to foment dissension, with Mayor Scott claiming two English warships would back a new republic. He reportedly had neoclases in Ensenada and foresaw U S and Mexican cooperation, followed by Britain stepping in to protect subjects. Documented evidence is claimed to prove Scott as prime mover.

San Dizco Lower California Mexican Land and Colonization Company Peninsula East India Company Great Britain Asia Scott Ensenada Lower California Republic United States

Freight trains collide near Bush station. two firemen die

Halimron Missouri June 10 two St. Louis Keokuk and Northwestern trains collided on a curve near Bush station ten miles south. Firemen on both engines died. B Thayer of Fort Madison Iowa was burned alive, Nelson died from scalding steam. Wreck blamed on dispatcher error. Paysmouth Wisconsin June 10 collision on Milwaukee Northwestern injures ten or more. four seriously. Injured include Thos Raspinson who will die, John Burke, Mat Aron, Emil Basins. Danville Illinois June 10 grain elevator accident suffocates Simon Gorman and Timothy Lynch under grain avalanche.

Halimron St. Louis, Keokuk Paysmouth Wis Milwaukee and Northestern Thos, Raspinson John Burke Mat Aron Emil Basins

Palmer Endorsed by Illinois Democrats for U.S. Senate

Illinois Democrats nominate General Palmer by unanimous endorsement for United States Senator at the state convention in Silva, with Judge E. S. Wilson elected state treasurer on first ballot and Henry Raab of Bellville named state superintendent of public instruction. A message from ex president Cleveland was read. General Palmer spoke at 6 o'clock to enthusiastic cheers.

Srinarisop Cleveland E. S. Wilson Henry Raab Bellville General Palmer United States

Anti Bennett law convention adopts Milwaukee platform

The anti Bennett law convention met in Milwaukee on June 4 drawing about 700 delegates led by Christian Koerner. The platform pledges repeal of the Bennett law while defending English instruction, parental school choice, and religious liberty against compulsory attendance and district limits.

Milwaukee Wis Christian Koerner Committee On Wisconsin

Priest in Dunganon Faces Arrest After Assault

In Dunganon, Ohio, Father Hennesy of the Catholic church allegedly assaulted Miss Ella McGraw and her father, then barricaded himself at home with a Winchester. Two residents obtained a warrant. the priest was arrested and released on a $100 bond as crowds threaten renewed action. Miss McGraw is reported in critical condition.

Hawnoverney Dungannon Here Father Hennesy Cleveland MceGraw McGraws Ella McGraw Miss McGraw

Confederate Generosity Sparks $50 000 Grant Monument Subscription

At the West Moreland club in Richmond ex confederate officers pledged a Southern drive to fund a Grant monument in New York. A NY resident spoke against a Fowler resolution for 250000, but soon a surge of pledges from Southern leaders raised 50000 in minutes led by a $5000 pledge from a leading ex confederate.

Washigton West Moreland Club Richmond New York City Fowler Congress General Grant New York

White Caps punish man for alleged chicken theft in Indiana

In Fort New Armany, June 10, Harrison county white caps dragged Walter Rowe from his Corydon bed and beat him severely for alleged chicken stealing. Rowe and wife deny the charge. neighbors believe them. Rowe plans to prosecute his assailants.

Ft. New Armany Ind Harrison County Walter Rowe Corydon Bert Rowe

Census Dissenters Arrest Warrants Issued in New York

Warrants were issued for about thirty people who refused census questions and in some cases assaulted enumerators. They will be arraigned this afternoon with penalties up to $100 fine and a year in prison. Also reported: three Williamsport men, John Schmidt, John H. Kim, and Mathias J. Pollock, are missing and believed drowned.

New York United States Shields John Schmidt John H. Kim Mathias J. Pollock Williamsport

Amusing Prisoner Walks Free From Cordsville Jail

Latmill county reports its sole prisoner John Frazer of the north escaped from Cordsville jail Monday night by unlocking the door. He left a letter for Sheriff, indicating he is eager to leave the county and not wake the sleeping official. He jokes about summer’s heat and his unused strength for work.

Avansta

Court Meant to Hear Trial Hopes for Acquittal This October

A defendant plans to stand trial when the court convenes in October and expresses hope for acquittal. The statement centers on prior proceedings and anticipated outcomes.

A Village Doomed Loveland Iowa Swept by Cloud Burst

Loveland in Dory valley eighteen miles north of the city was nearly wiped out by a cloud burst and floodwaters. The Boyer River swelled from Monday’s rain and destroyed the hamlet except for houses on high ground. No deaths reported initially. Another town Bradshaw Nebraska is said to be swept away by a cyclone with six killed and twenty five injured. Wires down hinder details.

Loveland Lowa Council Bucres Dory Valley Lincoln Neb Bradshaw

Louisiana Lottery Push for North Dakota Charter

The Louisiana lottery renews efforts to secure a North Dakota charter with agents active nationwide. It is claimed that up to 5 million dollars will be spent to elect a governor and legislature favorable to the scheme. In New Orleans reports, supporters press for a swift vote while opponents blame lavish spending.

Louisiana Lottery Dakota Bismarck N. D North Dakota New Onveans New Orurans

Sleep Enigma Keeps 14 Year Old Girl in Long Nap

Grace Gridley, a fourteen year old daughter of a prominent businessman, has slept for nearly two months since March 15. She awoke briefly after a week of sleep but then immediately fell back, remaining unarousable. Her cheeks stay rosy and breathing is normal, with feeding by liquids. Doctors are puzzled.

Annoy Grace Gridley

The Wife is Given Custody of the Daughter

Mrs. Cowles appeared in court with her daughter Florence and a renunciation letter from Cowles. The court ordered custody to Mrs. Cowles after the nuns received a delivery order. Cowles remains in poor condition with a wound feared to be fatal.

Lottery Bill Needs Four Votes to Pass in House

In Baton Rouge yesterday the Louisiana lottery bill was introduced and sent over until today. A canvass shows 62 pro lottery, 35 anti, 1 doubtful, meaning four more votes are required to reach the two-thirds threshold.

House of Representatives Baton Rouge House Senate

Democratic State Convention Opens in Springfield

The mass convention in Springfield Alabama began at noon in the state house assembly chamber with Chairman Phelps presiding. 817 delegates attended as Joseph Mann of Danville was chosen chairman, followed by a roll call and a recess until 2 o clock.

Sprinckrup Assembly Chamber State House Phelps Democratic State Central Committee Joseph Mann Danville

Chicago Votes to Loan $5 Million for World’s Fair

Chicago city council votes to borrow five million dollars for the world’s fair fund pending legislative consent. Governor urged to convene a special session to authorize the bonded debt increase and channel the loan to the fair.

Chicago

Marion farmer's poisoned cake kills two children

In Conumnia, June 10, farmer J. S. Reaves of Marion set poisoned cake in his barn to kill rats. Two young sons, ages 6 and 8, found and ate the cake. They fell violently ill. One died, and the other is expected to die.

Conumnia 8. C J. S. Reaves Marion

Oregon Legislature party numbers and governor race outcome

Portnam Ore June 4 The legislature will stand Senate Republicans 22 Democrats 8 House Republicans 28 Democrats 2 The Republican state central committee estimates Pennoyer Democrat will win the governor race by about 3000 The entire Republican state ticket is elected with the exception of the governor

Portnam Ore Senate House Republican State Central Committee Pennoyer

Mississippi preacher dies after churchyard assault

Rev. O G Nash of Camercitulty Bearen Miss was beaten for scolding two youths in Mosherville. Moses Eckler and Robt Engle were arrested for the assault. Nash died from his injuries and charges against the accused will be changed to manslaughter.

Camercitulty Bearen, Livesrelp Miss Mosherville O. CG. Nash Moses Eckler Robt. Engle Nash

Dan Wilcox Dies After Ninety Foot Bridge Jump

Cincinnati reporter recounts the death of Dan Wilcox a 35 year old man who drank with friends and leaped from Newport railroad bridge into the river. He landed stomach first suffered internal injuries and died within an hour despite assistance. He previously earned a government medal for saving eighteen lives in 1883 floods.

Cincinnati Dan Wilcox Newport Wilcox United States

Death of Dr Irwins Son in Denver Overdose Mystery

News reaches this city of Duncan Irwins death in Denver from an apparent overdose of laudanum at the Princeton on Stout Street. He had earlier quit his job with Continental Oil and planned to return home to Fort Wayne. Relatives and friends mourn as doctors failed to save him after being found in distress during the night.

Duncan Irwin J. 8. Irwin Denver Col Central Grammar School Duncan Dinecan Irwin Princeton Stout Street Continental Oil Company Fort Wayre Mr. Cox Irwin Rev. Condon Burnham

Horse theft suspect captured after chase near Andrews

A black mare stolen from William Clark’s home near the city was traced to Huntington and sold to William Hall. A posse nabbed a man calling himself Frank Poble of Chicago two miles east of Andrews. He denies the theft but admits selling the horse and returning part of the money. Authorities from Viberg and Huntington coordinated the arrest, with Turnkey Lindsey aiding. Police say Poble accuses Jack Wright, but the claim isn’t trusted.

William Clark Huntington William Hall Frank Poble Chicago Andrews Viberg Bratton Turnkey Lindsey Pebble Jack Wright

Officers Elected by the Grand Lodge K of P at Indianapolis

At Indianapolis last week the grand lodge of the K of P elected officers for the year. Grand Chancellor A C Hawkins Evansville. Grand Vice-Chancellor Elmer F Williams Terre Haute. Grand Prelate Rev W H Zeigler Anderson. Grand master of exchequer C I B Neal Lebanon. Grand keeper of records and seal Frank Bowers Indianapolis. Grand master at arms R A Brown Franklin. Grand trustees Geo W Powell Indianapolis L A Burnett Danville E G Herr Croshen.

Indianapolis Grand Lodge K. of P A. C. Hawkins Evansville Elmer F. Williams Terre Haute W. H. Zeigler Anderson C. I

County Expends Over 12,200 Quarterly on Sick Poor Bills

Township Trustee Brackenridge reports quarterly expenses for the sick poor at St Joseph hospital totaling 1147 dollars 60 cents for forty one patients including shrouds for the dead. City hospital costs are about the same. Adding family care would raise the total further.

Brackenridge St. Joseph Hospital City Hospital

Marriage of Miss Annie Elophy and Me Wim Eckert

A joyful wedding occurred at the Baptist pistoriium last week. Pastor Northrop officiated and joined Mr. William E. Eckert to Miss Annie Etoph, both popular locals. The event surprised many friends who had not learned of the union in advance.

Annie Elophy Wim. E. Eckert Baptist Pistoriium Northrop Wm. E. Eckert Annie Etoph Eckert Lis Int.n

Local wedding marks new union in quiet ceremony

The ceremony was attended by a few immediate friends including Mr David Eckert and Miss Alice Hamill. Mr and Mrs Eckert will host guests at 19 Williams street after June 10th. The SENTINEL extends warm wishes from a large circle of friends for the couple's marriage.

David Eckert Alice Hammil

Hills Granted New Trial in Waldo Hills Case

Attorneys argued last Friday for a new trial in State vs. Waldo Hills who was sentenced to three years for lightning rod swindling. The judge reserved his decision and granted a new trial on grounds the verdict lacked sufficient evidence and law. A date will be set, with sounds of possible dismissal before September term. Other court news notes licenses to wed, sales of household goods, and local legal actions including divorces and suit continuances.

Henry Colerick J. R. Bittinger Waldo Hills BR. Alden Hills J. M. Robinson Walpole Colerick Chas. Johnson Clara Lewis Lucian H. Arnold Minnie G. Jaqua Platt J. Wise Court House Jamess. Barr Lanferty St. Joe River Springfield Township Iron and Sub-structure Company Columbus Columbia Street John I

Marion man denies Sentinel marriage claim and seeks retraction

In a May 31 1890 letter Mr Bradford of Marion Indiana refutes a Sentinel article about Jennie Mackey and his supposed marriage. He states his wife never resided in Fort Wayne nor demanded property, calls the report false in every respect, and demands a full retraction to spare his wife further injustice.

Bradford Sentinel The Jennie Mackey Moses Bradford Marion Ind Tuer Manioy Editor Sentinel Fort Wayne

Odd Fellows Memorial Day Observed with Floral Tributes

The Odd Fellows in Frepenicktons Missouri observe Memorial Day with a procession led by the city band to Lindenwood Cemetery. Graves of members and spouses are decorated with June flowers as a band dirge, prayers, speeches, music, and a graveside benediction mark the ceremonies. Police report two arrests nearby as Sheridan Copass and John Watson are accused of robbing a mail carrier of 83,000.

Odd Fellows Lindenwood John T. Leach J. M. Driver H. L. Williamson D. L. Harding James Liggett John Vvordermark C. C. Buckwalter G. Schonlin

Samuel Brokaw Pleads Not Guilty in U S Court

In Grand Rapids and Indiana baggage master Samuel Brokaw faced a not guilty plea on tampering with the U S mail. The court, convened by Judge Woods, adjourned after ten minutes with trial postponed to the December term. Attorneys Hanna Bell & Morris filed a substantial defense as two witnesses were missing due to a summons mistake.

United States Court Woods Samuel Brokaw United States Mail Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad United States W. 3. Chambers Indianapolis W. L. Dunlap A. E. Hoffman O’conner E. A. K. Hackett City Ezekial Phelps Newcastle James Brunell Delphi Wilbur F. Walsh John Pyle Warsaw John I. B. Carruthers Wabash Chas Gregg Rockfield R. F. Donaldson Custer Miami County Haram Smith Mingo-ha- Grange A. J. Atwood Wolcottville Allen Hartzell New Haven George B. Lawrence Myhart Allen County Moses Plark Bringhurst John J. Stone Burlington J. Hartman Nappanee John Morris

Deaths of Mrs Junia Cour and John Wingate

Mrs Junia Cour nee Michael of Zanesville Indiana died after a brief illness from blood poisoning at thirty one years old seven months after marriage funeral held from her father's house in Zanesville. John Wingate a 68 year old Pennsylvania Company watchman died suddenly of heart disease at home after supper and porch collapse. widow and several children mourn. Wingate funeral at Hoagland with Pastor Zartman officiating. widow to receive $500 from relief department.

Mis Junia Cour Junia Michael Jonathan Michael Zanesville Allen County Ind John Wingate Pennsylvania Company F. J. Carey Creighton Avenue Dan Rhode Wallace Street Wingate Relief Department of the Hoagland Zartman

Ditch day dominates county commission agenda

County commissioners held a busy Friday session approving multiple ditch petitions across DeKalb and Allen counties. Viewers were appointed for several ditches, hearings set for June dates, and several ditch reports were accepted and ditches established while one proposed public utility ditch was dismissed at petitioner cost. The meeting also noted remonstrances on several projects and deferred actions pending further hearings.

Jackson Butler DeKalb County Cedar Creek Allen County Franklin B. Otto Jerome Gloyd Charles Gillet Perry William Telker Frederick Schneider Benjamin Jones Frederick W. Hitzman Martin Ley Sebastian Keller Jacob Christman James Rawley Michael Brown Dennis O’dea Studebaker Madison Jefferson Townships St. Joseph Rodenbeck Eel River Monroe Township John K. Drebert Marion Township

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