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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
2
The article discusses tariff politics with focus on sugar duties, McKinley plan, and the sugar trust. It notes sugar as a central revenue element, the expected $58 million yield, and the shift from free raw sugar to a refined duty. It also mentions broader fiscal implications and proposed funding for government operations.
The Allen county Democratic nominee T. E. Ellison is praised for his popularity and potential in the state senate race as Republicans prepare for their county convention next Saturday. Indianapolis school commissioner races attract intense contest with two female candidates, while Oregon and other elections hint at a tough year for Democrats amid a wary economy.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, gentle yet prompt remedy for kidneys and bowels, cleansing the system, dispelling colds and headaches, and curing habitual constipation. It touts unique palatability, broad availability in 50c and $1 bottles, and urges reliable druggists to procure it for customers. The California Fig Syrup Co claims nationwide distribution in San Francisco and New York.
The McCulloch gang and associate Miller were ordered to leave town within five days or face long jail terms. Mrs. McCulloch, bound over $290 on vagrancy charges, was released and warned to abandon the city. Police had tracked her from a grocery scamming scheme on East Washington street to a Canal Street shanty where she was arrested.
Fort Wayne residents appear in notices from Decatur, Huntington, Lima, Warsaw, Auburn, Columbia City, and Wabash papers. Guests include Mrs. W. D. Henderson and Irma, Mrs. Perry Archer, Geo Helles, Leopold Levy, and Mr. S. F. Bowser among others. Court items note sane declaration for Jacob Certin and various guardianships and filings in Allen County.
Laraverte Ind June 7 Yesterday Purdue university held commencement in the machine room of the mechanical laboratory. The 66 regular graduates included five thesis readers Edward Reynolda for electrical engineering E J Fermier for mechanical engineering M E Hayes for civil engineering J M Barrett for agriculture and Miss Alicia Cunningham for science. Dr Merrill E Gates president Amherst college gave the address.
Street chatter in Wanasa Indiana on June 9 hints Huntington County Sheriff Samuel Wintrode will be named a congressional honors recipient. Local officials and residents weigh the potential recognition as news spreads through the community.
A friend of Mr. Wintrode claims he will oppose the renomination of Congressman A. N. Martin at the Democratic convention in Decatur. The assertion follows no prior serious talk of a challenge and states the plan is set for the first week of the coming month.
Miss Mamie Webb, from Maysville, insane after fever, wandered Bloomingdale streets with Oscar Miller. Lt Henry Lapp attempted to jail her after she attacked him, tore a Bible sermon on a prison cell, then went to Kilpatrick’s gate. Relatives took her to care, with plans to place her in a asylum if recovery fails.
The Snyder Cloud murder jury in Danville stood six to six and could not reach a verdict on a change of venue from Marion county. A new trial is not possible before September.
Humane Agent Schlaudroff and Dr. Stemen attended Mrs. Mary E. Fitch a 53 year old woman at No 5 Brandriff street Saturday evening facing death by starvation due to insanity. Neighbors provide cooked food but she refuses to eat or start a fire and suspects poisoning. Believes herself married to Pastor Northrop. She will likely be taken to the county infirmary. The Relief union has cared for her welfare for a year.
Coxey Browne and Christopher Columbus Jones were freed from jail this morning. They were met at the prison door by "Oklahoma Sam" driving a four-horse phaeton and then drove to the National hotel to greet friends before heading to the Coxey camp in Bladensburg.
Eczema described as an agonizing skin torment with itching burning and vesicles. The text extols CUTICURA as a universal cure, stating a single application provides relief and hints at a speedy cure, with claims of worldwide sale and free mail offers.
George, son of Dr. K. K. Wheelock, was riding near Cork Screw Hill when a ball struck his crown, shooting off the cap button. Neighbors think a hunter may have fired unintentionally while passing along the road. He has a history of winter danger after a Maumee River near-drown incident.
An advertising summary highlights Royal Baking Powder as receiving the highest awards at Centennial Paris Vienna World’s Fair and other expositions. It notes a 160 cubic inches per ounce leavening strength versus competitors, and claims superior quality in fineness delicacy and wholesomeness. It also includes a 50 cent pain balm pitch and cheap knee pants offers.
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