08 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1893
Page
1
Secretary Noble issues a key ruling in the Delone case affecting lands within the Yakima Indian reservation. The decision holds that lands in a technical reservation at grant time are exempt from the Northern Pacific grant and revert to the public domain if Indian title ends.
A recent decision reverses key land management actions, directly and indirectly affecting large tracts in Montana and neighboring states. The ruling spans the Dakotas, Idaho and Washington, altering administration and future development potential for affected areas.
William Coy was hanged at 10 43 am in the county jail for the murder of John Whalen. The sensational trial recounts Coy's motive jealousy over his wife and the grisly details of Whalen’s murder and dismemberment, followed by Coy’s arrest and confession.
Meagre reports from Bramiaway Alabama describe a cyclone in east Mississippi and western Alabama last night. Many houses were destroyed near Marion Meridian and Corinth Mississippi. Thirteen lives are feared dead as railroad cars were blown from tracks.
A string of short Indiana items reports Elsie Freeman burned near a Midland Steel furnace with fatal prospects, thirteen Dora youths pleading guilty to gambling, a bigamy arrest of C W Guynn tied to two marriages, a March revival in Macy led by Lydia Nice, a sightless calf born near Converse attracting show interest, and Lippencott glass works expanding in Alexandria with 600 employees and a $30,000 monthly payroll plus Church history notes.
The census bulletin details non Episcopal Methodist branches including Methodist Protestant with 2529 organizations and 1,923 churches. It notes Free Methodists with 1102 organizations and 620 churches, and Independent Methodists with 25 69 members across 15 organizations. Also listed are Zion Union Apostolic and Evangelist Missionary colored Methodist groups, plus Universalist and Unitarian bodies with thousands of members and churches.
Charles D. Law superintendent of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad is indicted for murder by the grand jury over the December forty seventh street crossing wreck that killed four and injured fourteen. Peter Schwartz flagman John Albrecht gateman and Henry Rauacup engineer are co indicted with Law. The telegram notes no criminal intent.
Four people at No 324 Lafayette street narrowly avoided death when gas filled the upstairs home. Mr and Mrs Blakesley their daughter Miss Lottie and Miss Holmes of Galveston were awakened by a foul odor and two girls suffered serious symptoms before Dr Miller treated them through the night. The gas escaped from a corroded drum in an upstairs room.
Miss Addie Bittinger daughter of J R and Amanda P Bittenger died at the home 262 West Washington street at midnight Friday after months of pulmonary disease She attended local schools taught two years at West Washington Free school and was a member of the Congregational church New Intention of Resigning Brooklyn Tabernacle in Trouble Dr Talmage denies retirement intent amid church crisis New Orleans Phil Dwyer declines Corbett Mitchell purse stake holder role saying he has had enough of it.
Ctevetaxy Ohio March 1 The Leader reports citizens from several states urged a relief fund to pay notes incurred by a friend in Governor McKinley's debt crisis He replies via the editor I cannot accept contributions nor express enough gratitude The governor thanks friends for their generosity while declining aid and asks to convey heartfelt thanks.
Mm ax Tennessee report describes a Sunday church scuffle in which Mrs Sadera’s crinoline dress sparked a clash after Andrew Watson insulted her husband. Relatives fought, women fainted, children screamed, and many suffered broken heads as pandemonium erupted. The feud, tied to a fashion trend, appears to be driving parties toward vengeance.
Portrand Maine March 1 readers at the Young Men Democratic club banquet heard Cleveland acknowledge Maine's efforts and gains in the recent victory expressing hearty congratulations and best wishes for continued enthusiasm. Oil Output Details Show February production rise despite fewer completions with 28 more drilling wells and 26 net gain in drilling activity. Glick Named Land Commissioner by Cleveland. Kansas ex-Gov. a long time Democratic figure. Clara Bliss Hinds Divorce Highlights Socially prominent case. desertion and non support cited as grounds. daughter of Dr. Bliss attended Garfield’s illness era.
A cyclone passed twelve miles south of Narcuez Mississippi at 4 PM yesterday, causing several houses to be blown down and many more to suffer damage. A negro woman was involved in the report with meager details available this March 1.
A fatal storm event left several Black residents severely injured while a boy was found unharmed, lodged in a tree top about 100 yards away. Reports indicate the storm affected a limited area and did not cover a wide region.
Ottawa reports the tariff reform battle ends with a 126 to 72 defeat of Sir Richard Cartwrights amendment. Wilfred Laurier denounces protectionism, urges unrestricted reciprocity with the United States, while Finance Minister Foster warns against a policy that could unite Canada with the U.S. politically. Calvin votes with liberals amid a straight party split.
The Knights of Honor Grand Lodge of Indiana closed its session in Indianapolis. Officers were elected: Past Grand Dictator Richard Bryson of Clay City. Grand Dictator Daniel P Williamson of Indianapolis. Grand Vice-Dictator J H C Smith of Bluffton. Grand Assistant Dictator P Kline of Evansville. Grand Reporter J W Jacobs of Jeffersonville. Grand Treasurer W B Godfrey of New Albany. Supremes Representative R Bryson. Supreme Alternate Shelby Sexton of North Manchester. Next session will be in Evansville. A new field secretary role was created, merged with grand reporter, to be filled by J W Jacobs of New Albany with a salary of 600 dollars, bringing the combined salary to 1400 dollars. The per capita tax was raised from 80 cents to 1 dollar. per diem reduction was not discussed.
Atlanta March 2 Robert N Ely erstwhile Georgia attorney general under Gov Colquitt has suffered a steady mental decline after losing re election. His fortunes vanished and he now roams streets as a tramp and is to be committed to an insane asylum for care and confinement.
Mason City Iowa reels from a severe storm starting Monday. The general telegraph office shelves reopening until Friday and the Iowa Central reports no trains since Monday. Fort Dodge and surrounding rural roads are nearly impassable, with conditions likely to last several weeks.
A strange fatal illness sweeps Lerette and Ste Annes Manitoba with forty eight deaths, many children. Initial guesses of diphtheria or scarlet fever prove uncertain as doctors struggle to halt the outbreak. In a separate note, former Ohio Governor R M Bishop dies in Jacksonville Florida.
Meriweather returns to Randall with lawyer J S Muddell after three years in Oxford’s private retreat. He plans a $10,000 false imprisonment suit and $5,000 for malpractice against Dr Cook, claiming unlawful confinement and seeking northern Ohio relocation. new base ball rules described.
Indiana exhibits cannot be moved to Chicago due to lack of funds for pavilion contracts. Exe cutive Commissioner Havens notes daily arrivals of 300 to 500 exhibits but no Indiana display, awaiting legislative appropriation and funding to prepare by the fair opening. Indiana commission expenses for 1892 totaled 5929.98, including per diems, fares, and salaries, far below Illinois New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Ohio levels.
The annual Aptual Report details wages and labor data from the State bureau of statistics. It outlines income trends, employment figures, and the health of the labor market with emphasis on wage levels and industry variations for the year.
An elderly unidentified woman, about ninety, traveling from Ogden Missouri to Shreve Ohio, was found on Chicago bound train No. 4. She showed temporary insanity, asked for a knife, and was placed in a hospital with an attendant. Lyman T. Lamaster in Shreve was on the letter.
Early Saturday two burglars smashed a back window at Henry A. Rose’s carriage repair shop on Calhoun and Superior Streets, stealing about $50 in tools including braces and bits. Tools marked J. N. on one saw were taken, along with items used by a worker named Bender. Police lack clues and fear a larger robbery scheme. State news covers accident death claims, gas near-fatalities, a wreck witness, a deathbed paralysis, and ex Mayor Ball’s suicide note and career.
A high profile Hebrew social event marked by multiple weddings and a large assembly at West Jefferson Street. Minnie Strass wed Herman Sheyer of Saginaw Mich with Mendelahon's march, arch smilax decor, and a ceremony by Rev. Dr. Hirschberg. Guests included Nathan 09 and Emanue Gunebseit Shnoap Jr. The night featured a lavish wedding feast and departure plans before the couple’s move to Saginaw.
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