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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1894
Page
3
A sprawling digest covers debates on prohibition, Indian appropriations, and Behring Strait arbitration. It notes US Senate talk, editorial views on Gladstone, political shifts in New York and Indiana, and the push to organize Democratic campaigns across counties.
In an unexpected turn, base ran dall and associates of the Republican faction faced backlash in the House after a senate reform proposal. Critics claim party infighting and procedural hurdles threaten momentum for the measure.
The Chicago Herald notes that Dan Coughlin’s acquittal as a Cronin murder conspirator surprised many who believed him guilty and would have favored punishment by the jury. The editorial warns of jury tampering and widespread abuse, while linking sugar market speculation to gambling driven by supposed Washington tips. The piece argues newspapers are the nation’s greatest educator guiding citizens toward prosperity and responsible citizenship.
The Tort Wayne democracy maintains annual primary elections to choose city ticket candidates, a practice opposed by some party leaders who favor delegate conventions. Opponents argue conventions limit voter choice when multiple candidates exist, while supporters claim conventions yield a harmonious, broadly acceptable ticket.
The piece argues that primaries let each voter express preference for every office on the ticket, preventing ring politics and delegate manipulation. It contends primaries reflect the majority will, granting democratic voters the right to determine nominees and reduce mistakes from party bosses.
Indications point to a spirited senate debate over a clause in the tariff bill aimed at abrogating the 1875 Hawaiian reciprocity treaty. The pact grants duty free exchange of goods including sugar. its termination would affect sugar planters and disrupt free commerce with the United States. Estimated revenue from Hawaii's imports would total about 2.89 million dollars.
Terne Hacre Indiana March 12 ex Union leader Debs said he would vote the Populist ticket this year and urge laboring men to do the same to elect friends of labor. He noted no material tariff or finance differences between Democrats and Republicans and equated Sherman and Voorhees on these issues. Debs left for Chicago en route along the Union Pacific. Morton Rankin cites Debs as Populist governor candidate for 1900.
A man claiming ties to Dimgelf appeared in Huntingtonstown seeking a rental for a department store project and drew a $5000 night draft in a New York bank. He used funds to lease a long term room, then vanished after cashing several hundred dollars in checks. Reportedly last worked in Millertown, Pennsylvania.
John Humphrey of this city whipped his wife last night and threatened another beating. A stepson named John Forma intervened, shooting Humphrey in the back and causing a fatal wound. The incident occurred near a saloon. Humphrey had previously been in conflict at a prior incident. In other news, Colorado steelworks plan to restart the rail mill and converter tomorrow, potentially adding 400 jobs and boosting workers to 1,000 at the plant.
Debate on the Wilson bill broadens with committee discussion led by Secretary Carlisle. Provisions push the United States to terminate the 187 Hawaii treaty within twelve months, adjust tobacco and sugar duties, and extend whiskey bonds. Internal revenue and woolen goods face notable changes as the date moves from June 1 to June 30. Local party members debate temperance planks and the whisky vote's impact on electoral prospects in Marion County.
Omer Davis, a respected Bocrenox merchant, was brutally assaulted at Ninth and Derry streets by Sol Miller after hours. Davis cried out for help and survived after being struck with a heavy iron, losing an eye. Miller was arrested and held to the grand jury on bond. motive claimed as recovery of $500. Meanwhile two marriages envelope Fort Wayne area and Republican party debates on temperance plank unfold as state convention nears.
Senate committee sent the tenth bill to a party vote while Aldrich failed a workingmen and farmers hearing request. Justice White was sworn in formally as the court assembled with all justices present except Jackson who is ill. Gravesend bonds probe questions 900000 public improvement bonds not accounted for in McKane scheme as Citizens’ Association investigates possible embezzlement and contractor payments.
After a dispute over a female relative Jesse Merritt and Vic Edwards collided in a Smyrna lane. Edwards fired a shotgun wounding Mrs Merritt in the hand and Merritt in the elbow where doctors amputated his arm. Both injuries not deemed fatal.
A Montreal express northbound and the iaebee express collided head on at Capleton near Sherbrooke Quebec. The engineer in the cab was killed along with another crew member. None of the passengers were seriously hurt and no cars left the track as one train neared Capleton to take a siding to let the other pass.
Report from the London chamber of commerce notes urgency in international monetary discussions aimed at stabilizing heavy trade in East India and China. Janes A. Carter, a night clerk at the Ampztos hotel in Rochester, collapsed dead from heart failure, with funeral services held after a midweek arrival.
Lord Rosebery outlines Liberal program and home rule resolve as he presides a cabinet meeting. He defends the government amid Gladstone’s retirement and notes support for John Morley, while the throne speech mentions US arbitration and Ireland’s evicted tenants needing a renewed settlement.
John Kelly arrested early Monday morning for possessing dynamite cartridges was arraigned before Justice Simms in the park court and remanded until Thursday to allow police to complete their inquiry. The prisoner appeared dejected and far from the feared anarchist profile.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a weekly World’s Fair art portfolio series. Readers are invited to send a cent and address to receive a set of sixteen pictures per week featuring items from the fair. Unknown department mentions and unclear instructions.
A sensational testimonial row claims Col. William A. Sillowaye, praised by Secretary Stanton and Secretary Wells, was cured by Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The letter-style account extols Nervura as life-saving for nervous prostration, with citations to Lincoln era figures and urging public purchase from Dr. Greene at 35 West 14th Street, New York.
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