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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1891

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Night Session Closes Fifty First Congress in Style

The Senate and House held an all night session ending at 6 a.m. with major bills and conference reports approved. Key actions included the copyright and agricultural appropriation conference reports, artillery and infantry reorganization, and a new per diem for clerks. The president began signing measures as they arrived, with a grand adjournment at noon.

House Senate First Congress Wasnrisatex Yeas Noys Hale Allison Pasco Censre Wasutxerox Ikem Senate Joint Circuit Courts of Appeals J. D. Taylor Ohio Mr. Simonds Connecticut Cutcheon Butterworth Holman Ind Conference Committee Ccuste Morgan California Oregon Georgia Dixie Capitol Harrison Blaine Proctor and Rusk Miller Wannamaker Nettleton Pr. Pruden Richard 8. Berlin Nebraska Missouri River Commission Yie W. J. Broach Senator McHugh Boards of Children’s Guardians

A Hoosier Tragedy Over Custody Sparks Fatal Fight

A domestic dispute in Uniontown Indiana ends in a fatal shooting after Chas Corryell resists his wife’s bid for divorce and child custody. During the church confrontation, Mrs Corryell and her kin attempt to seize the child, sparking a brawl that leads to Corryell firing at Arthur Bedell, killing him instantly.

Louisville Uniontown Ind Chas. Corryell Corryel Corryell Bedelle Arthur Bedell

Officials Face Arrest Over Tunnel Deaths In New York

Coroner Levi issues warrants for arrest of New York New Haven and Hartford railroad officers and directors including Chauncey M Depew and Wm Rockefeller for deaths of tunnel victims. District attorney to serve warrants. bail expected.

New York Levi New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Clark Connecticut Chauncey M. Depew Wm. Rockefeller Byrnes

Crushed by Cable Car Passenger Dies in Walnut Hills

Dr Edward Shaeffer of 447 Kemper Lane Walnut Hills died from injuries after being crushed when thrown under a moving cable car at Reading road and Fern street. He died at 6 this morning in the hospital.

Oinormmmati Edward Shaeffer Kemper Jane Walnut Hills Reading Road Fern Street

Bigamy Case In Greenwood Involving Eight Wives

Marlon Smith aged 241 years? was taken to Greenwood for trial on bigamy after confessing eight wives living in the country. He said he married the first wife at age 12 and named Nancy Hobbs and Adeline Smith among the last two, ages 16 to 25. Officers plan to bring the eight wives to the train to greet the prisoner.

Marvin Kubns Alonzo Burman Fort Wayne Desperado Ceawpsu Noble & Adams Lontett Dick Turpin Jesse James Campau Kennelly Viberg Lindsey Mease Kllen Sentinel Della Bird Kuhn Tiffin Sextivia Kuhna L'ostoria Sffsir Kubarat Defiancy ForrSsbu Ark Merobi Marlon Smith Greenwood Smith Nancy Hobbs Adeline Smith Dyer

Lutherans to Convene Middle Division Meeting in Fort Wayne

The Missouri Synod middle division will gather in Fort Wayne with 500 to 600 ministers and lay leaders from Indiana and Ohio. The annual conference will discuss doctrinal and practical matters over about ten days at Emanuel's Lutheran Church with two sessions and educator participation invited.

Middle Division Missouri Synod Fort Wayne Missouri Indiana Ohio Ohio Synod Oho St. John's Emanuel’s Lutheran Church

Lehman Opens New U. S. Clothier Store in Paris Lease

States clothing house at 72 Calhoun Street leases elegant room at 18 Keystones block and will move to new quarters on April 1. The cafe was arranged with Mr. Taylor through Lom bard an agent, the owner currently in Paris. The new store will be Lehman the U. S. clothier.

States Clothing House Calhoun Sreet Keystens Block Taylor Lombard Paris Lehman U. S. Clothier

Fort Wayne Weighs Shoe Plant by Stickney

Manager Stickney of a Chicago shoe manufacturer and W I Carnahan visit Fort Wayne to gauge establishing a large scale shoe factory here. D N Foster G W Pixley and others discuss ground plans and investment with optimism. The plant could employ about 230 workers, aided by Fort Wayne’s railroad access and favorable features.

Stickney Fort Wayne Mr. Stickney Chicago W. l. Carnahan D. N. Foster G. W. Pixley Loos

County pays hospitals for three months of care

County commissioners authorized payments totaling 909.55 to St. Jon hospital and 647.73 to the city hospital for care of destitute patients during the past three months.

St. Jon Hospital City Hospital

Republicans Force Unclear Ballot In Senate Session

Sparsarieto March 10 only one ballot was taken for United States senator with Palmer receiving 101 votes. Republicans and F M B A members refused to answer. The motion to adjourn passed with F M B A support. Rumors said Cockerell and Moore repudiated Strester and the session adjourned to give Republicans one more chance to unite on a candidate.

Burke Voigt Hench Hess Kelley Mgr. Henoh Committee On Ways and Means Claypool Yeas Senate House Dullop Hale Geneva Eastern Insane Hospital Jennings Jackson Orphars Knightstown Gent B.ila Sparsarieto Til United States Palmer Cockerell Moore Strester

Community Notes From Madison Township and Nearby

Local residents return from Fort Wayne visits. New school housing sought near George Fry cross road. Miss Nora Branaberry Mary Brown Fritz Bolyard pass township exam. A Slemmer school house program and trust Hoffman visit noted. The Strand Army encampment in Michigan attracts thousands. General Alger to speak.

Elmira Stephens Fort Wayne J. A. Davis Gladio Auburn Road Machine Company Auburn Ind Hefman Summit City Neizer Hellipeter M. E. Charch Maggie Haley Cincinnati Nash Henry Taylor Allegar CO. W. Rolling Redelsheimer Charley Fred Mayera Marysville Neb Madison Township George Fry Cross Road Nora Branaberry Mary Brown Fritz Bolyard Slemmer L. J. Wellman O. O. Myers Laura Mentzer South Street Angie Sommera Jules Rueller Hoffmon Monroe Township Salem School Great Britain Ireland J. L. Welbaum Mies Addie Griffith I. O. Janes Thirteen Colonies Mies Mose Redelsheimer United States Hob Airand Rauilroads Miss May Williard A D Heintzelman Alice Parker J. J. Peters J. B. Munger Lulu Buchanan W. H. Wineu G. BF. Felte Meskruon Mich Strand Army of the Republic Department of Michigan Alger Grand Army of the Republic

Frenzied Jealousy Ends in Double Tragedy in Batesville

John Direshere, a Batesville hotel keeper, shot his wife in the head and then killed his three year old daughter Martha before fatally slashing his throat. A bystander Mary Jones was wounded as a crowd gathered in the parlor. Police report details of county settlements follow after the tragic killings.

Batesville Ind John Direshere Dieshere Martha Mary Jones Dheshere

New Catholic Benevolent Society Formed in Columbus

Articles filed for The Grand Council of the American Sons of Columbus, aiming to unite Catholic laymen in health moral and social improvement through lectures entertainments and guidance. A benefit fund may exceed 2000 for members, with officers led by Grand Chief Admiral P. S. O'Rourke and trustees including J. H. McAvoy and John G. Noll.

Catholic Benevolent Society Grand Council of the American Sona of Columbus Recorder’s Office P. S. O'Rourke Louis Fox T. J. Callahan G. B. Grimme

Cutting Affray Between Evans and Heinmann Near Windsor Hotel

Shortly after dinner Harry Evans and Oss Heinmann a one armed man fought near the Windsor hotel on Calhoun street south of the Pittsburg railroad. Heinmann drew a knife and slashed Evans twice in the face causing ugly though not dangerous wounds. Police wagon arrived and Officer Limoocooley arrested both men after a mayoral trial.

Cuttiog Harry Evans Charles Heinmann Oss Heinmann Windsor Hotel Qalhoun Street Pittsburg Evans Limecooley

Hosey to Tour Europe Long voyage begins from Washington Street

William H. Hosey of 131 East Washington street sails for London after a New York departure. He plans months abroad visiting England Ireland Scotland Wales France and Germany accompanying relatives. The well known machinist leaves Friday and will return after an extended tour across the pond.

William H. Hosey East Washington Street New York City London England Ireland Scotland Wales France Germany Mr. Toosey

Bargain prices listed for household goods in Ft Wayne

The ad lists cheap prices for various items including tablets 3c lead pencils rubber tipped fa dor tin tea pot 10c coffee pot 8a and 10c 10 qt pails 120 slate pencils 31dcz dolls 14 inches 140 shoe or horse brushes 73 pt cup 20 wash boards 103 whip 50 to 500 L. P. Baanp East of Court House Ft. Wayne.

L. P. Baanp Court House Ft. Wayne

Viewers report and local briefs from Wayne township

The column lists multiple local items including roads in Wayne township The viewers report in favor of the Bowers road and damages at 700 dollars. J B and Charles L Weber sue Nickel Plate Railroad for 500 dollars. Several local incidents deaths meetings and business notes are reported.

Washington Township J.B Chas. L. Weber Nickel Plate Railroad Company

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