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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1892

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Western man favored by democracy in convention canvass

A New York Herald analysis to Chicago convention suggests a western candidate leads among 900 delegates. Hill leads Cleveland narrowly with 285 to 265. western man 350. States backing Cleveland, Hill, or western choice are listed, with Boies Palmer and others noted for western support and policy splits on silver coinage.

New York the Herald This Chicago Hill Cleveland California Connecticut Delaware Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire Ohio Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Senator Hill Colorado Florida Idaho Maryland Mississippi New Jersey Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Arkansas Georgia Iinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Tennessee Wyoming Alabama Louisiana Oregon West Boies Palmer Illinois Gray Don Dickinson Russell

Fire at Indiana State Female Reformatory in Indianapolis

A woolen stove in the laundry started a blaze at 6 pm destroying the state female reformatory within thirty minutes. Of 204 inmates, most were confined but all were released safely. 150 were nearby or at the scene, 52 escaped with 2 recaptured. Loss estimated at 60 thousand dollars with 50 thousand insured.

Indianapolis Ind Surgical Institute Criminal Court

Republicans at Kansas convention back Harrison policy

About 1,000 delegates from every county attended the Republican state league convention in Topeka. Resolutions endorsed President Harrison while ex Senator John J. Ingalls addressed the gathering and hinted at a possible Senate bid.

Resene Harrison Torexa Kas Republicans State League People's Party John J. Ingalls Democratic United States Senate

Bank Robbery in Coldwater Nets 820000 Loss

Robbers blew open Coldwater National Bank vaults drilling safes and dynamiting doors. They stole all cash including coins and $40000 in railroad bonds from a private deposit. No arrests reported as the crime occurred overnight and was discovered after the bank opened.

Coldwater Mich Marek Coldwater National Bank Philadelphia and Reading

Spirited Debate Among St Louis Ladies Over Dinners

At a World’s Fair Association meeting in St Louis Mrs Blennerhassett Adams and Mrs Frank Orr clashed over arranging dinners to cover expenses for the local ladies’ auxiliary. Adams produced credentials, Orr challenged authority, and after a lively discussion the plan was approved.

St. Louis World’s Fair Association Blennerhassett-Adams Ladies’ Auxiliary Board Frank Orr National Board of Lady Managers Orff Adams Pattimore Priest Auxiliary Board

Wrecking attempt targets L and N passenger train near Stanton

A Louisville and Nashville passenger train was derailed near Stanton when heavy timbers were placed on a trestle. The engineer could not stop as the train sped toward the obstruction. The pilot was knocked off and over fifty passengers were shaken up. An investigation found timbers projecting over two feet above the track.

Minax Tenn Louisville and Nashville Stanton

Lavelle Charged With Burning Court House to Conceal Crimes

Washington Ind March 4 The auditor’s books show ex Auditor James C Lavelle $18 463 short. $2 850 repaid by his mother. The shortage results from illegal allowances and large frauds including a bogus bridge contract. Lavelle is indicted for burning the courthouse last November.

Washinctox Ind James C. Lavelle Lavelle Court House

London Mayor Appeals for Newfoundland Relief

Lord Mayor Evans urged the public to aid Newfoundland suffering after severe winter storms. Destitution grows as fisheries are disrupted, with donations to Sir William Whiteway, premier of the island, requested.

London Newfoundland Evans Sir William Whiteway

Congressman's Condition Improves Encouragingly

Wasincros March 7 Congressman Springer shows steady improvement and his attending physician Dr Vincent expresses strong hope for recovery. In Savannah Ga March 7 Ocean and Beach hotels and three Tybee cottages burned last night with an estimated loss of 40000 dollars and possible incendiary origin.

Wasniscros Springer Vincent Savaxxan Tybees Beach Navannah

Ore vein found near Sherwood sparks mining fever

Fair Play Col March 7 reports a two foot ore vein valued at $10,000 per ton uncovered in Sherwood six miles from town. The Kansas extension lode also yields high grade ore, causing much excitement in the area.

Fair Play Col Sherwood Kansas Extension Lode

Uruguay Abolishes Coal Duties Says Executive

Authorities say the executive has decided to abolish all duties on coal imports into Uruguay. The move aims to ease fuel costs and bolster energy supply.

Mostevipro Uruaguay

Probable murder shocks Defiance and Hicksville residents

Special to The Sentinel reports a 20 year old man confined near Hicksville died with a fore head wound attributed to a fall but exhumation revealed at least thirty cuts and a crushed breast. Coroner's jury is deliberating and warrants for attendants will be served. President Cleveland is cited in political remarks.

THE Sentinel Defiance Ohio Hicksville Smd Philips Erech Joseph Ile Phillips Huber

Heirs of Great estate settle out of court

The Hotchkiss suit over the $12,000,000 Berkley Hotchkiss estate has been settled out of court in Brincevort Conn The plaintiffs Charles A Hotchkiss and Anna M Hotchkiss faced defendants Frederick A Hotchkiss Dwight Trotchkiss and Botha A McKelvey The terms were not disclosed though the settlement was described as favorable to the Hotchkiss side and a large portion of the estate was conceded by the other side

Brincevort Conn Hotchkiss Benjamin Berkley Hotchkiss Paris Charles A. Hotchkiss Anna M. Hotchkiss Frederick A. Hotchkiss Sharon Dwight Trotchkiss Botha A. McKelvey

Alger to Enter Presidential Nomination Field

Gen. Russell A. Alger says he has decided to enter the Republican presidential nomination after receiving strong expressions of support from Republicans nationwide. He will leave for California tomorrow evening to attend the Fort Bragg Redmond company annual meeting.

Detroit the Tribune Russel A. Alger California Fort Bragg Redmond Company Alger Tribune

Kentucky lotteries face quo warranto actions in Louisville

Attorney General Hendrick announced in Louisville that quo warranto proceedings will be instituted against the Kentucky lotteries today. The headquarters and main offices are in Louisville, and officers will be arrested. The law just passed by the legislature declares the charters repealed and void.

Louisville Hendrick Kentucky Lotteries

Jake Anderson Ambush Victim in Sheridan Feud

Jake Anderson was shot and killed near Sheridan, Arkansas, by Henry Rowland in an ambush tied to an old feud. Rowland was arrested shortly after the shooting, which sparked intense local excitement and speculation about ongoing hostilities.

Livre Race Ark Jake Anderson Sheridan Henry Rowland

Congressman Kendall Suffering Stroke At Home

John W. Kendall member of Congress from Kentucky's tenth district lies unconscious at his residence likely near death after two strokes of apoplexy this morning. The 58 year old is completing his first term in office.

Wasutxetrox John W. Kendall Kentucky Kendall

Fourth National Bank Sues Atlantic National in Forgery Case

The Fourth National Bank of New York sues the Atlantic National Bank of Boston in Massachusetts Supreme Court to recover 13000 dollars. It alleges Trav ers Insurance issued four drafts on the New York bank for forged Hatch endorsements and that Hatch forged the endorsements to obtain payment. The case hinges on whether the endorsements were genuine and whether the money was unlawfully obtained.

Boston March Fourth National Bank of New York Massachusetts Supreme Court Atlantic National Bank of Clark W. Hatch Travers Insurance Company Fourth National Bank Hatch Atlantic National Athaetic National New York Bank

Cleveland not in sympathy withMay convention says Brera

Ex president Cleveland did not oppose the May convention but is not a candidate for president. Mr Toeke states there is no truth in the report that he would accept a nomination if offered it. He says he met Cleveland in New York last week and doubts the claims.

Brera N. Y Franklin D. Locke Ddisputch Rochester Cleveland Toeke New York

Coal famine looms as English miners strike threat grows

The article warns of a nationwide coal strike likely starting March 12, threatening mass unemployment for up to 1.5 million workers. Factories in Lanshire Chestershire Durham Tyneside fear shutdowns as miners resist wage cuts, with iron and gas sectors also at risk.

Lanshire Chestershire Durham Tyneside Birmingham Sheffield Federation

Traynor Widow Found Singing to Dead Husband in Coal Mine

In Witkeswarr Pennsylvania March 7 John Traynor a coal mine fire boss failed to return from his rounds. His wife Mrs Traynor vanished next morning and was found insane after search. Miners later found her crooning a love song over her husband’s body.

Congressman Springer Cannot Attend to Business for Weeks

Congressman Springer, holder of the Ways and Means chair, is unable to attend to duties for two months due to illness. Dr. Vincent states he cannot leave home for three weeks, with a Fort Monroe stay of four to five weeks to follow. Tariff bills will be disposed of by the end of April.

Wasuisxerox Springer Ways and Means Vincent Fortess Monroe Congress

Tomas Talbert shoots in hotel dispute over daughter

In Provence on March 8 Tom Talbert a machinist suspected Charles Berreninger a central hotel manager of ruining his daughter and challenged him. On Saturday evening Talbert confronted the Berreninger brothers Charles and B H renewing the dispute. Blows were exchanged and Talbert was shot. Talbert linked to the International Order of Machinists and once its president. The D Berreningers are jailed and guards protect the jail amid expected further violence.

Provence Tom Talbert Charles Berreninger Central Hotel Berreninger Charles B. H Talbert International Order of Machiniste D Berreningers

Blaine Confined to Bed with Fever in March

Secretary Blaine remains in bed with the grip his temperature two or three degrees above normal. Doctors and family deeming the condition not serious, he will be unable to resume charge of the state department for some time.

Wasuexerox Blaine State Department

Sealing Row Frays Behring Sea Accord Prospects

Lord Salisbury refuses renewal of the Behring Sea modus vivendi pending arbitration. He would limit pelagic sealing within thirty miles of Pribyloff, a move seen as impractical and likely to trigger broader disputes. The dispute threatens legal actions and potential reprisals affecting Canadian rail bonding privileges and Behring Sea enforcement.

Lexpos Lord Salisbury Washington Behring Sea Tribune London Dispatch Washington Dispatch Julian Pauncestote Pribyloff Islands Behering Sea United States

Chilean Cabinet Resigns Amid Indemnity Debate

In Valparaiso on March 4 reports say all cabinet members resigned and were consulting with President Montt. Minister Pedro Montt cables resignation from Washington after being elected deputy, with a probable request to stay until successor is named. Americans may seek a commission to inspect bilateral issues. Egan expected to return to the United States in April.

Washington

Gold In Kansas Sparks Rush Near Atchison

In Atchison county a Plymore resident reported finding gold after a bluff collapse near Plymore. A nearby farmer examined the gold and sent a sample to Kansas City for assay, which proved highly valuable. The finder bought 160 acres while nearby farmers abandon crops for prospecting.

St. Juseru Plymore Atchison County Kas Kansas City

Frenzel Released as Contempt Charge Dismissed

Judge Taylor discharged President Frenzel on contempt charges and returned street car company property. Frenzel will discharge deserters from the strike, but strikers must follow the company's judgments. Another strike is unlikely though possible. Frenzel’s victory is described as complete.

Sntax Aroms Ind Taylor Frenzel

Secret Gift From Jay Cold Guards its Size at NYU

New York on March 8 825000 report lists Jay Cold giving 25000 to the University of the City of New York. Earlier he donated 10000 to the Presbyterian church extension committee. The donor wished secrecy but Dr John R Paxton pastor of the church disclosed the gift to a reporter.

New York Jay Cold University of the City of New York Presbyterian Church Extension Committee Mr. Gould John R. Paxton

Grand Duke of Hesse Dies Imminent Coma

Lospos March 8 The Grand Duke of Hesse lies in a comatose state with death expected within hours. The heir to the throne stays by the bedside as Queen Victoria receives hourly updates on the monarch's critical condition.

Grand Duke of Hesse Lospos Grand Duke of Hesse Ifis Queen Victoria

Woman Arrested in Divorce Case for Alleged Attempted Shooting

In Brooxtyx on March 7 Mrs Minnie Platte was arrested after her husband W I Platte a retired naval engineer accused her of trying to shoot him on the street. She says a friend of his pulled a pistol from her pocket and alerted police.

Watte Allege Adhultery Waller Connecticut Pleite Walsh Brooxtyx Minnie Platte W. IT. Platte Platte

Farmer Watson Denounces Article as False in House Session

In a Georgia Farmers' Alliance scene, Watson rails at an Atlanta Constitution piece by E. W. Barrett alleging he voted with Republicans for Craig-Stewart. he calls the charges baseless, cites fellow Democrats who supported the contest, and vows openness and honesty. The matter ends with applause as the issue is dropped.

Watson Farmers’ Alliance Georgia Atlanta Constitution E. W. Barrett Washington Crisp Craig-Stewart Babbitt Wisconsin Hall Minnesota Stewart Hoor

Disturbances in Leipsic lead to arrests and police action

March 7 reports say several arrests were made of people involved in Sunday's disturbances in Leipsic. Wool spinners and book workers led by printers and binders were dissatisfied with wages amid socialist influence. Police moved in to disperse the crowd, which retired without violence as order returned.

Leipsic Liepsic Socialist Party Liepsk

McDonald seeks national party intervention over disputed Indiana delegate vote

T McDonald sent a telegram to J B Clarkson of the Republican National Committee from Four Wayne Indiana March 4 1892 alleging the Auburn district delegate convention was illegally conducted due to unfair apportionment and lack of a majority. He asks the national body to order a new convention and to advise on proper procedure under its jurisdiction.

Republican National Committee Kh.o T. McDonald Allen County Auburn Clarkson Plaze New York N. Y National Republican Neadquarters Washington D. C Wayne Ind Indiana State Committee National Committee

Relief Corps Plans Home for Soldiers and Wives in Monticello

The Women's Relief Corps of Illinois announces plans to build a Department Relief Corps Home for old soldiers, their wives, and dependent army nurses. A committee of leading ladies oversees the project to provide veterans and spouses a shared living space.

Iinois Monticvetto, AL Women’s Relief Corps of Ilinois Department Relief Corps Sinois

Coroner’s Jury Links Death to Fire at Cohen Brothers Store

A coroner's jury ruled Abraham and Mark Cohen died from burns incurred while attempting to destroy their shop and contents by fire at 7244 Chouteau Avenue. The brothers died last Friday, with the inquest held last night.

St. Louis Mare S Abraham Mark Kh. Cohen Chouteau Avenue

Charles Wall Executed for Wife's Murder in Tuswanyxock

In Tuswanyxock Pennsylvania on March 8 Charles Wall was executed for the murder of his wife. The drop occurred at 10:20 in the morning.

Webster New York Burton Charles E. Goodwin Cowing Knapp Grid Tuswanyxock, Pa Charles Wall

English Governess Murdered in St Petersburg Mystery

British residents in St Petersburg discuss the murder of an English governess last summer. Her body, found in a cess pool near Cavalry barracks after a prayer book was discovered, raises suspicions on cavalry officers and soldiers. arrests are reported as authorities investigate the case.

Petersacra England Mossolovski Mossolovski Mansion St. Petersburg Cavalry Barracks

Prominent Physician Dr A J Laubach Dies Sudden Death

Dr A J Laubach longtime Allentown prominent physician dies at 127 East Washington Street after a brief illness from stomach hemorrhage linked to grip He leaves widow and four children Gertrude Blanche Lulu and Howard a West Point cadet Interment planned in Allentown with services limited by family illness Remains to be sent east on Keystone express pallbearers include Drs McClausland McOscar J B Harper Capt J B White and Judge Edward O Rourke Laubach born 1844 in Northampton County served in Civil War and medical career across Allentown Fort Wayne and Philadelphia

A. J. Laubach East Washington Street Laubach Gertrude Blanche Lulu Howard West Point Allentown Keystone Express McClausland McOscar J. B. Harper J. B. White Loyal Legion Edward O’ Rourke Northampton County Weaversville Academy Freeland Seminary Pennsylvania Regiment Chancellorsville Gettysburg Curtin Two Hundred and Second Salem Lee Heckscherville Penn Medical Department University of Pennsylvania Long Island Medical Hospital College Austin Flint Bellevue Medical College Kreidersville Philadelphia United States America Fort Wayne A. R Morton Club

Oxford tutor faces grand jury true bill in fraud case

Loxnes March 8 The grand jury at the Old Bailey found a true bill against Francis Moreland an Oxford tutor for attempting to obtain seventy pounds and other moneys from Lord Hatchfield by false pretense He will be tried at an early day.

Loxnes Old Baily Francis Moreland Oxford Lord Hatchfield Moreland

Government to replace nets with cutters on northern lakes

Ottawa reports two new light steel revenue cutters to patrol the upper lakes for fisheries protection. The vessels will replace old boats with light draught to curb illegal gill and pound nets used to deplete fish stocks.

Ottawa Ont Dominion

New boats assigned to Great Lakes and Gulf service

One boat will be stationed on Lake Superior and another on Lake Huron while the old boats are reassigned to coast service on the gulf of St. Lawrence for preventive work related to smuggling by French nationals from Miquilon and nearby islands. No treaty violations are involved.

Lake Superior Lake Huron Gulf of St. Lawrence Miquilon

Jury verdicts in Fort Wayne cases highlight acquittals and dismissals

The Superior Court term saw Phil Powers acquitted in a larceny case in circuit court, and a verdict for the plaintiff in Shepler versus Fulton for 1338 dollars plus 225 in attorney fees. Other actions include several marriages licenses and wills filed, with cases against the Pennsylvania Company set for April 4. A bastardy case resulted in bond, and Judge Dawson granted Mary Keller alimony and custody in a divorce filing.

Superior Court John Buell Ida F. Clark Luther Taylor Emma Clem Circuit Court Phil Powers Shepler Fulton Mossman Aldrich Ph. Miller Pennsylvania Schnelker Manning Trentman Justice France Dawson Mary Keller Fred Keller James Vincent Mary Elizabeth Hannah Taylor Summit Street Ellen Stonder Mahala Taylor James M. Stonder L. M H. W. Ninde William I. Beverforden Charles Ortman New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company Charles Ostman Burr Oak Ind Sherff Viberg Elmer Collins Martha Hanna Richmond Ed Burk John Dratt Barr Street Henry Kramer Viberg Wilkinson Kittie O'Rourke Kramer Wm. Warkemper Wm. Rippe Nelson Howe Mollie Hugenard John Gerrey Elizabeth Schwartz Jacob Bailer Jonathan Refine Stahl Lindsey Bull Rapids Joe Thompson Carnahan Thompson Hutchinson

Cathedral Transformations Planned With Marble Door

Father Brammer announces elaborate improvements at the cathedral including frescoed walls and ceilings new pictures pews and window replacements A marble door near the rear will be removed and a 2500 window installed marking a handsome transformation for the edifice.

Brammer

Street Railway to Open in Ninety Days With Thomson Houston Equipment

Construction advances for the Columbia Street and Lakeside Street railway promise operation within ninety days. Iron for the track has been ordered and cars along with other equipment purchased. The Thomson Houston system, same as Indianapolis, will be employed.

Columbia Street Lakeside Street Thomson-Houston Indianapolis

Large G A R Delegation Heads to Fort Wayne Encampment

The Indianapolis Journal reports a strong showing for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with eighty five delegates from the district and a large delegation traveling to Fort Wayne on April 7 to attend the state gathering.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Grand Army

Week of March 5 deaths listed by city undertakers

The list names Mary Rodewald 62, Eliza Bitner 64, Catharine Gruber 24 months, Carl Schilling 6, Josephine Dirig 49, Carl Duncker 7 months, James Enough's child stillborn, Mary Freitag 26, Amanda Tinkel 18, Anna Hobson 38, Jas Taft Mills 18, Jacob Cassady 62, Edna Towsley 5 days, Lester Stahl 11, Gertrude Forbing 4, James Vincent 78, John Markley 36, John Michael Forbing died 4 30 Friday. death causes include grippe, consumption, spasms, meningitis, jaundice, convulsions, old age, exhaustion, typhoid pneumonia. Additional obituaries note Mrs. Forbing near eighty four, Mrs Alma Miller 27, John Raab Jr. 72, with details on births, marriages, residences and funeral plans.

Mary Rodewald la Grippe Eliza W. Bitner Catharine Gruber Carl Schilling Josephine Dirig Carl Duncker James Enough Mary Freitag Amanda B. A. Tinkel Anna Hobson Jas Taft Mills Jacob Cassady Edna N. Towsley Lester Stahl Gertrude Forbing James Vincent John P. Markley John Michael Forbing Gertrude Wagoner John Forbing Hiram Joseph Peter Jacob Forbing J. H. Franke Forbing Piqua Road Peter Wagner Catharine Iten Frank Iten St. Peter's Catholic Church St. John’s Reformed Church John Raab, Jr West Jefferson Street Fort Wayne East Columbia Street Beyreuth Bavaria America St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mary Schaad Elisa Hoffer John G Emma Mary Edward Tillie

O Rovers Seeks Allen County Democratic Support for Congress

P 8 O Rovres declares four decades as a Democrat, asks for backing in the campaign, and suggests delegates in townships be left to friends. He notes he would accept defeat as final and emphasizes prior service without reward.

Allen County Democracy Congress Allen County O'Rovres

Tin and Sheet Iron Workers Organize State Union

The tin sheet iron and cornice workers of Indiana met at Terre Haute and formed a state association with representation from Indianapolis Fort Wayne Lafayette Evansville and Terre Haute. Officers were President William Leavy Terre Haute Vice President Chris Boonewitz Lafayette Secretary George M Hackett Indianapolis Treasurer John Feeney Fort Wayne. The next meeting targets Indianapolis on the second Monday in March 1893.

Indiana Terre Haute Indianapolis Fort Wayne Lafayette Evansville William Leavy Chris Boonewitz George M. Hackett John Feeney J. H. Weiters Henry Ellsinger Charles V. Loy

Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Claim Ad

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla linking blood purification to overall health. It argues all body organs benefit when blood is kept in good condition and praises trying the medicine fairly and patiently.

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