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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1890

Page

2

Democratic state central committee to meet in Indianapolis next Thursday

A Democratic state central committee meeting is set for Indianapolis next Thursday to discuss possibly fixing the date for the state convention. The notice invites district members to share their views on the matter with party observers. The piece also covers Indiana dog owner penalties and other political notes.

Indiana South Bend Detroit Toledo Columbus Wheeling W. Vs Peoria Indiana Board of Agriculture Indianapolis Daniel McDonald Democratic District Committee B. F. Shively Congress Democratic State Central Committee S. M. Foster Indiana Tariff Reform League Foster Royal Baking Powder Company Royal Company Boards of Health Royal Notich Pleasant Township Allen County Center School House Democratic Central J. B. Robson Cras. DauMan Trosas Greer

City sees carpenters hammer as building boom begins

A rising urban building boom continues through summer with work intensifying citywide. The piece notes W B Warters, former Fort Wayne resident and St Meinard’s College instructor, offers labor views and urges state duty to provide work for all.

W. B. Warters Fort Wayne Indianapolis Record Walters St. Meinard’s College Indiana

Woman saves herself by shooting burglar in Sampson county

In Gnancotn North Carolina a 19 year old Alice Kinney living with her mother on a Sampson county farm fired on a burglar entering her room after first arming herself with a pistol. The intruder Sah Kerns died five minutes later. Police investigations follow. Patrolman Ed Shoemaker in Michigan was mortally wounded during a store robbery arrest attempt. Over 200 suspects are under arrest. In Eyeland Thomas B McKearney a prominent attorney fled after forging notes. He is believed to have gone to Canada.

Gnancotn S.C Miss Kinney Sah Kerns Derror Mich Ed Shoemaker Shoemaker Eyeland B. McKearney Canada

Young Clerk Escapes Mob After Alleged Misconduct

A 23 year old Millvale clerk allied to local families faced a mob formed by citizens seeking vigilante justice. Allegations included abusing the confidence of at least ten girls. He escaped by skiff across the river before the crowd could act. Brothers of one victim reportedly led the lynch mob.

Picrssure Millvale Gid

Woman returns home after elopement with doctor

Mrs. Dr. Coffman, after a brief elopement with Dr. W L Ferrell, tried to jump into the Ohio River twice aboard a steamer from Evansville to Owensboro. Ferrell left her, not paying her fare, and Coffman plans to send her back to her father while seeking Ferrell’s arrest for kidnapping the baby.

Mrs. Coffman

Western College of Telegraphy Accused of Defrauding Students

Forty complainants allege labor authorities that the Western College of Telegraphy defrauded them of 25 to 40 dollars each by promising telegraph instruction and jobs at 125 dollars a month. The college is run by E. Bailey Roeth, with claims of prior activity in Chicago and New York before St. Louis.

Sr. Louis Merryweather Western College of Telegraphy E. Bailey Roeth Chicago New York St.Louis

Sugar Price Boost by Wholesale Grocers Drafted

The Sun reports wholesale grocers plan a half cent per pound sugar price rise nationwide claiming losses in recent years. If enacted, Americans would pay about 7 million dollars more for sugar. Claus Spreckels and son depart for a southern trip to scout a New Orleans refinery project.

New Yor the Sun Pamaperruia Claus Spreckles New Orleans

Battle near Dahomey ends with heavy casualties

Paris reports another clash between French troops and Dahomey forces. Many killed and wounded on both sides. Dahomians capture several French and other Europeans. A second attack on Kotonon leads to 400 Dahomian deaths before repulse. several Dahomey female warriors among the slain.

Paris Soliel Dahouig Kotonon King of Dahomey

Damage and floods hit Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama

The south region endures two weeks of rain and floods causing high water levels and widespread damage. In Tennessee Johnsonville hampers through travel. Memphis routes shift to Louisville Nashville via Guthrie. Snow storms sweep several states with several towns reporting heavy drifting and rail disruptions. Fire, crime and accidents reported across multiple cities with notable assaults and train collisions.

Nasaguae Tenn South Kentucky Tennessee Alabama East Tennessee Johnsonville Nashville and Chattanooga Memphis Louisville Nashville Guthrie Carmo Mercury Ohio Missouri Bird’s Point Cairo Iron Mountain Easton New Jersey Central Parkerszurn Asaiano Wis Wisconsin

Young Abraham Lincoln Dies In London Morning

London reports the death of young Abraham Lincoln at 11 07 this morning. He died quietly with all members of Minister Lincoln s family present at the bedside.

London Abraham Lincoln Minister Lincoln

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