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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
2
James Ragan through L M Ninde & Sons sues the Wabash Railway for 30000 alleging severe injuries from an explosion near Lafayette three miles west of town on September 28. He was a fireman on the locomotive and claims burns fractures and permanent impairment plus 500 spent on medical care due to alleged railway negligence in failing to keep the locomotive in proper repair.
Ninety seven Perry Township residents petition the Post Office for the first free rural mail delivery in Allen county. The appeal to Postmaster General Washington includes a full letter from Collingwood and Gloyd patrons detailing benefits, local conditions, and the hope for universal access to regular weekly mail service.
Fourteen boys graduated from Cathedral School, the largest class yet, with diplomas conferred by Very Rev Father Guendling. Speaker Hon. W G Ryan urged civic virtue. valedictorian Thomas Dowling spoke admirably. awards went to Harry Hogan, Thomas Connelly, and Peter Moran as the Breen and Fleming medals were bestowed.
Detroit June 23 Governor Pingree publicly stated he joined with Secretary Alger to back Alger's senatorial candidacy. Alger will not withdraw or spend, campaign platform pledges opposition to trusts and favor direct elections by the people. The alliance followed a last night conference with state leaders and the governor.
A June 23 1899 letter from Fort Wayne Indiana to the Post Office Department accompanies a petition signed by patrons of the Collingwood and Gloyd offices. The petition advocates establishing rural free delivery in the nearby area served by those offices.
In Allen County Indiana James HL Robinson endorses rural free delivery based on local facts and road conditions. He urges establishment in a suitable location, noting Fort Wayne and nearby towns not on rail lines would benefit and mentions petitions in St Joseph township South Whitley and Pleasant Lake in Steuben County.
Amateur Driving club plans a race meet on the Fourth at Driving park with three races including one open to all. Purses of 25 dollars each are guaranteed, with potential larger purses if interest grows. A derby may be held the same day and an out-of-town horseman may attend. The club aims for weekly Saturday races. Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Granger 280 East Creighton Oven a son.
Secretary of War Alger arrived in Chicago from Detroit and confirmed Governor Pingree’s statement that he would run for the United States Senate. He declared opposition to trusts and support for direct election of senators by the people.
Tacoma reporter notes Miss Frankie Florman of Black Hills C T discovers a vast Atlin quartz vein 200 to 600 feet wide, traced over three-quarters mile, with surface ore values from eight to twenty seven dollars per ton. Mining expert Frank Baker and William Partridge bond the property for two hundred thousand dollars. Partridge sails to London to market the mine.
Monroe township boasts no saloon or pauper while Valparaiso council backs a pest house and buys Valparaiso Water Works. Kendallville grants an electric railway franchise completing the route. Waterloo sees resignations over sidewalk policy. Bloom murder trial ends in a hung jury. Bloom remains free on bail. North Manchester Leader folds after stormy start. Dr. H Ogle reports minerals in Cass county with claims of gold and diamonds and secret locating methods.
Fort Wayne preparedness and vaccination are urged as smallpox spreads through Indiana. The city board of health meets this afternoon to discuss measures, with Dr. Proegler and Dr. Drayer backing prompt vaccination and stricter controls. Officials note vaccination often lags until the disease arrives, then compliance rises. There are concerns the southern counties report virulent cases and the winter season sees deadlier outbreaks.
Plans advertise Fourth of July trips on the Nickel Plate road with July 3 and 4 departures and a single round trip fare. Returning July 4, tickets available via agents.
Notice announces racing privileges at Centlivre park on July 4 with bids due by June 28. Inquiries to CHAS. GRUBER secretary at No 101 Broadway.
A brief travel notice notes a one fare round trip offered via Nickel Plate for travel July 4th and 5th with return on the 6th. It advises travelers to ask agents for details. The dates Jun 90, 24, 27 and the word jullé-w2 appear as OCR artifacts with limited clarity.
The 8st Augustine's Academy annual commencement at Library Hall featured songs recitations dialogues cantatas and a valedictory by honors graduate Miss Mabel Eugenia Rondot who received a diploma and a gold medal. Medals honored high scholars and department excellence with multiple recipients listed. An amusing cornet incident and praise for the junior performers closed the program with appreciation from attendees.
Fire discovered Sunday evening in rooms occupied by Mrs. Keller on East Columbia street. Firemen from stations 1, 3 and 4 extinguished the blaze with minimal damage. Loss about 100 dollars insured by Schrader and Wilson. Officer Pageler injured his right leg breaking a window and was unable to report for duty today.
J L Sievert of 85 Calhoun Street markets himself as Eastern Indiana’s top optician with decades of experience in St Louis and Chicago. He tests each eye separately, makes glasses by measurement, and claims to have cured cases where others failed. Free consultations available. no charge for a scientific test and reasonable glass prices.
A long engraved list of names and addresses appears under the heading Some of the People Who Have Won Presents AT THE INDIANA FURNITURE COMPANY'S ANNIVERSARY and GIFT CARNIVAL. The roster includes numerous individuals with street addresses across Indiana and nearby towns, indicating a broad prize giveaway tied to the company event.
A fire gutted the Banning Manufacturing Co building used for surgical instruments. About $2,000 in patterns and $500 in other instruments were lost, plus $800 building damage and $200 merchandise losses. Total about $3,500 with little insurance. Fire started in a box of shavings at 6 o'clock, likely from a spark.
Bargain prices listed include brocaded skirts at 900, bicycle suits at 2.50, men’s suits at 1.00 and men’s solid shoes at 796, with bicycles 35 percent lower than elsewhere, indicating deep discounts across merchandise at the fair.
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