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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1895
Page
1
A fragment discussing industrial supply and consumer wants. It argues for observing global manufacturing centers, distinguishing quality, and using cash strength to drive low prices. Mentions muslin goods, daily needs, and savings in bone sewing costs, promising refined garments at lower costs.
Ha wats in Dangur report offers 610000 for a covering expedition to seize Kona and overthrow a government. Captain F Lupp allegedly recruited to command armed men aboard a schooner with guns and dynamite for payment. Also Peru admits Bible shipments despite church opposition in Callao. Indian School Teachers visitations announced with three institutes planned in Sioux City Tacoma and Elreno to discuss general education and interests.
The Democratic state convention in Louisville tangle over gold and silver as rivals battle for influence. Carroll’s administration ally leaders push for a platform plank while anti administration forces, led by Blackburn, seek free silver. Hardin supports free coinage, with temp chair selection key and districts split 7 to 4 depending on organization.
Katie McCoy aged fourteen of 1307 Lawrence Street died by hanging after being disappointed when a promised shirt waist from Mary Bake on Saturday was not delivered. The small death occurred last night, as the girl climbed stairs and attached a rope to a beam.
June 25 reports from London state Marquis of Salisbury has accepted the duty of forming a new government. The Rosebery ministry has fallen amid cabinet crisis as leaders meet at Windsor and discuss a cross party administration. Key posts mentioned include Balfour as first lord, Chamberlain as war secretary, Devonshire foreign affairs, with wide speculation on other cabinet appointments and immediate re elections.
Anna Frost Horrible Deen accused of causing death by drugs for a criminal purpose. Accomplice Way Atomg DM and others named. Inquiries continue into a fatality near the district, with prior trouble cited against Alonzo Miller who faced brutality accusations at a lunatic asylum. Races wrap up with McKee’s Rocks trot meeting and various heat times. Des Moines, Iowa reports include Hal Pointer mile time and race results.
Crews from Cornell, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Commonwealth prepare as weather threatens the postponed race at 4 30. Wind shifts and ebb tide impact conditions while the police cutter Manhattan enforces strict course regulations. Captain Tray leads Ithaca crew through practice as safety and timing hinge on the afternoon race.
Local tale from Groton recounts the hanging of 22 year old Joba Frye near a telegraph pole after a night of arson by a gang including Frank Strahl and Jats Whitesides. Rappeal and others were arrested as Frye was captured later but died during transfer.
A new coal combining company named Northern Colorado Coal Company will begin operations in July after signing contracts with all northern mines to buy output at an agreed price. The plan unites operators and dealers, aims to standardize prices for lignite coal across Denver and Colorado, and consolidates wholesale distribution via the company. In other news, a Japanese plaintiff sued Kyoto Yoshitai for 346.70 in an account dispute, while a family reunion near Tilton ended in fourteen deaths from suspected water poisoning, with others hospitalized.
Reports from New York dated July 24 describe a mysterious illness spreading among Chicago crew in Brooklyn Naval Hospital and Norfolk hospital. Surgeons Bogart and others note high fevers, joint pains, and tremors. diagnoses vary with no clear consensus. Ice baths and sea plunges are used to lower temperatures as officers seek a safe cure amid uncertainties.
A violent incident disrupted a stage production of The Uncrowned Raus at the Niles Opera House. A planned mock marriage between Mi Carlotta Rath and Windham collapsed as a real marriage threat loomed, a justice of the peace involved, and a sword wound during the ceremony led to a halt in the show. Doctors treated injuries as the company endured delays and an attempted wedding interruption.
Obituary notices from Fort Wayne report multiple deaths in June with ages from infancy to 87, including Joseph Deininger and Mrs. Colin Gerard’s family. Weekly list lists James Granger, Nelson Wheeler, and others. Associated Charities announces biweekly meetings shifting to Wednesdays for summer with aims to unite relief groups and curb pauperism. Ministerial meetings note Africa evangelist Dr. Chapman planning a Prince’s Park revival from November 15 for three weeks and praise past discussions. Bicycle road race set for next Saturday at Driving Park track with ten mile competition and track format change for visibility.
A Pennsylvanian company’s excursion to Eagle Lake on a Saturday drew about 4,000 people with no accidents reported. The crowd enjoyed fish, boating, bathing, races, Punch and Judy, and a merry-go-round. A committee’s resolutions praised Superintendent D Jinn Master of Transportation EB Walton and Master Mechanic W W Atterbury for courtesy and smooth arrangements.
The article describes residents from town and nearby areas facing various troubles. A man in a distant city sought transport to Colorado claiming vast wealth and promising stories. Local arrests include vagrancy cases and a man killed after a train incident near Townsend Ohio. The mayor and police handle several disturbances and a gypsy camp near the river prompts police action.
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