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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1894
Page
1
A partial statement reports Mr Gladstone tendering his resignation with formal acceptance expected Monday by the queen. The premier plans a continental rest after attending St George’s church this morning and departing Windsor at 3 pm with Mrs Gladstone.
Chicago March 3 a Grand Exalted Ruler A Apperly ordered expulsion for reporting on the Meyer Apperly split. The decree targets members and newspaper men furnishing material about troubles in the camp and declares the grand trustees relieved. About 9 percent oppose the regime, risking further expulsions.
Report notes the religious leader could not enter the chapel, was loudly acclaimed by onlookers, and appeared in excellent health. The event drew attention to the leader's strong public reception and ongoing vitality.
A Moosic Pennsylvania powder mill explosion occurred shortly after 9 am injuring three men and killing one. The blast shattered windows in Moosic and in Wilkes-Barre sixteen miles away, with the barrel works end blown apart and fears of collapse.
Kansas City readers learn Miss Florence Stebbins, daughter of a wealthy Kansas City man, is engaged to Count Lionel Von ay of the German Reichstag while she is in Geneva Switzerland with the engagement announced from Geneva. Siddons Victorious. Given the Fight on a Foul From Danny Russell. Corenacey, March. A sensational trial ends with Wilhelmina Moeller matron of a Kona children asylum condemned to death for murdering a fourteen year old boy.
A movement seeks a Toledo to Lake Michigan canal via Fort Wayne Logansport and Dunns Bridge. Engineer J L Campbell notes water supply from Maumee Wabash Tippecanoe and Kankakee rivers, with lower summit elevations and reduced excavation. The plan would revive Toledo Logansport Wabash Erie and extend to Chicago and the Gulf of Mexico.
General Jubal A. Early died after a fall on the steps of the Lynchburg Virginia post office. Born November 3, 1816 in Franklin County, he rose through West Point, Florida Seminole War, Mexican War, and a Confederate career including Bull Run and Gettysburg. He led divisions at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville and fought in the Shenandoah campaign including Monocacy and Cedar Creek.
Postoffice Inspector Fletcher in Cincinnati arrested John H. Roush of near Boyleston Indiana for circulating obscene publications via Gem Novelty company. Roush’s Frankfort headquarters led to a postal order scheme. he faces a hearing in this city as authorities pursue charges. Kansas minister starved out over hard times and unwed bachelors. Reverend Roberts of Richland, Kansas, quits after saying he preaches his last sermon, citing lack of fees from thirty marriageable men. Thomas Robinson, Toronto caretaker, held for murder after a fatal fall in Moore’s Musee during a rush. James Walker dies from injuries and James Corrigan, knocked down during the scuffle, dies in hospital.
Jacksonvittt March 3 All parties to the Corbett Mitchell fight are out of the law. Attorney General Lamarnolie dropped the case against pugilist Mitchell for fighting by previous appointment and similar charges against Duval Athletic club members. The action follows Corbett's acquittal.
John D. Frazer a Grand Trunk railway cashier who vanished from Toronto last July was arrested in St Louis this morning after detectives traced him here. He remains jailed pending extradition proceedings.
Dr. E John Kauffman a Jewish physician and first husband of actress Mionie Seligman publicly joined the Baptist church with his present wife also baptized. In Washington reports, Senator White Louisiana is to be seated on the Supreme Court bench at noon next Monday with brief formalities and oaths to uphold the constitution and to try all cases faithfully.
Governors from Alabama to Washington respond to whether prize fighting is restricted and if they would permit the Corbett Jackson bout. Most say prize fighting is illegal or a felony. a few indicate enforcement, potential legislative action, or denial of permission.
Rev T De Witt Talmage will continue as pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle after withdrawing his resignation announced earlier. The decision was announced from the platform to an audience that waved handkerchiefs and applauded, marking a notable moment in the Tabernacle’s history. In Italy, Louis Kosanth, the noted Hungarian patriot, is mentioned.
Report notes Kossuth suffers weakness due to old age and that his condition has grown grave. It states he persists in refusing all medical assistance despite the seriousness of his health.
A bearded man, about fifty, claimed a divine revelation and said he would take charge of the White House for a populist third party. He demanded control, asserted Jews would receive the building, and was arrested after police responded to the scene in Washington. He gave the name Abraham Julius Kinler from Baltimore.
Across mining districts news reports 600 to 800 armed strikers march toward Eagle and Fayetteville with intent to lynch Sheriff Wyant and burn railway cars. Guarded by militia Wyant is moved toward Fayetteville for trial while Governor MacCorkle investigates threats and dispatches aid.
At Shellmound Park during the San Francisco Shooting Festival on March 4, George Helm broke the world record with seventy five straight hits at 200 yards on the mid winter fair target. F C Young led in other ranges while F Schuster and George Helm posted top scores on various targets.
The engagement of M. Patenotre, French ambassador to the United States, to the only daughter of James Elverson, proprietor of Philadelphia Saturday Night, is announced. He is between forty five and fifty, a bachelor, and rose from minister to ambassador last spring.
Col Alirell W Taylor longtime Philadelphia Times business department employee dies at home after serving fifteen years with the paper He held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the state forces under Governor Hoyt and was a member of the Pennsylvania world's fair commission He was about fifty years old.
Fort Wayne residents appear in multiple papers as visitors or subjects of interest. Charles Lapp visits the Lapps in Logansport. Chas Laible visits his daughter in Logansport. R B Rossington and wife arrive in Kendallville for a short visit. Mrs W Benedict returns to Fort Wayne after visiting her parents in Warsaw. Bertha Kelsey, previously employed in Fort Wayne, goes home to Colubmia City for a few days. A T Vail and family and Daniel Gallagher visit Ossian. Nora Gillion arrives in Huntington to stay with Addie Frary for several days. Mrs Cook’s aged mother injures herself in Fort Wayne and improves at home. Bert Inks, Ligonier ballplayer, signs with a Baltimore club for next season. A D Cornelius returns from Fort Wayne with promise of a State Pension Office clerks position. Gart Shober of Fort Wayne Morning Times visits Churubusco to survey opinions on electric road. Rev A E Mahin preaches in Churubusco then moves to Elkhart district.
Dr Daemling reports a striking case in which fourteen year old Jettie Rock of 86 Gay Street alternates between deep sleep and brief awakenings after six days of drowsiness and near total unresponsiveness. Physicians suspect brain lesion from an unknown cause. Her father was killed months ago by a fall.
Henry Clipper a prominent Milan township farmer in Allen county suffered severe injuries when unloading hay. While using a patent hay fork the rope jerked as the horse pulled, he was knocked against the barn wall and wheel of the hay wagon. He sustained three broken ribs and a fractured leg and was carted inside for medical aid.
An examination showed that his right leg had been fractured and that three ribs had been broken. He was also otherwise bruised and hurt.
Obituary notes Fort Wayne business leader Ollie Ryan 28 dies at home after la grippe. Ryan Trucking founder with brothers, later Perry A. Randall led firm on Washington near Calhoun. Survived by mother Margaret M. Ryan and brother George W. and many friends.
Fire tore through Thomas Fashod's saloon and adjacent blocks in Deadwood, destroying a central stretch from Main Street to Chinatown. Loss exceeds 150 000 dollars with insurance around 25 000. The blaze, fueled by rough pine structures, began without wind and was difficult to control. Heaviest losses borne by Dements Whithall Graves Starr Wallack and others. Concurrently in Dernoir Mich a plate mill at Eureka Iron and Steel burned, with merchant mill partially damaged and total loss about 100 000 dollars. incendiary suspected.
Lord Rosebery formally took possession of the premier’s offices, visiting Sir Vernon Harcourt in the exchequer before entering Mr Gladstone’s rooms. The ex-premier greeted him as successor and Rosebery then proceeded to Berkeley Square to prepare for the queen’s drawing rooms.
New York March 6 There was evidence of remarkable market manipulation on the news from Washington about the senate tax on augur Between 9 16 coex trading hours more than 100 000 shares changed hands and the price rose from 88 to 100 briefly par then slipped to 92 Prior gains settled around 93 as trading continued indicating volatile activity by investors coordinated around the tax news.
Dr Joseph M Balla coroner of Wayne county files suit against Dr W W Zimmerman ex coroner for five thousand dollars for alleged slander claiming unfair verdict in the killing of Mrs John Ganz and her two children by the Pennsylvania railroad. Also reports a bomb wrecking Kattie Day’s house at 152 Nineteenth street in Chicago with no injuries. Elizabeth Davie dies in San Francisco at 103 years old.
The Italian consul Signor C Bertola died yesterday of yellow fever. The outbreak continues with about 20 reported cases. In Practr March 5 Don Carlos De Bourbon is betrothed to Princess Bertha sister of Prince Alsin DeBohan. The princess was born in Lissa on May 21 1863.
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