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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1892

Page

2

Democrats in Indiana eye Harrison renominations and party contests

The piece notes potential Harrison renomination at Minneapolis and describes Indiana party activity. Kosciusko County reports six sheriff candidates and similar races, while the People's Party plans a May state convention, and the Prohibition party may adjust its date. It details local journalism shifts and calls Tariff Reform to rally the base.

Harrersos Allen County Auburn Indianapolis Indiana Ben Minneapolis Kosciusko County Warsaw Daily Times People's Party Prohibition

Westerners See Gray as Ideal Presidential Candidate

Admirers praise General Gray as a true western man fit for president. Republicans nominate Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Clarkison promising western strength, while Democrats favor a New York candidate, with Gray described as courteous popular and possessed of dignified character.

Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Clarkison Mir Blaine Graysriends Harrison Phe Democrats New York Pshq Ornor Gray

House committee weighs six year presidential term with reform

A House of Representatives committee studies sweeping changes to presidential elections and a six year single term. The plan keeps state electors but allocates them by state popular vote and bars reelection. If adopted it would take effect with the 1900 election after the current president serves.

House Congress Springer

Tariff Debate Opens as McMillan Denounces Past Tax Policy

In Congress the tariff debate begins with Representative McMillan condemning the last session’s high tariffs and extravagant peace-time appropriations. He argues the two-year expenditures reached $1.84 billion per family annually, draining half of currency in circulation, and calls for lower taxes and reduced spending. He questions tariff benefits to farmers and workers, noting no wage gains and higher costs.

Congress House McMillan United States Republicans On Committee of Ways and Means

Effort to Keep Claude Matthews Out of Governor Race

Gossip from Indianapolis about Democratic governor nomination with Secretary of State Matthews and ex Governor Gray named as possibilities. Shanklin Jewett and other prominent Democrats work to obtain a public statement from Matthews denying any gubernatorial candidacy while Myers seeks to clarify his own status, claiming no authority to announce for secretary of state.

Indianapolis News Matthews Gray Indianapolis Democrats Gil Shanklin Matson Charles L. Jewett Goto Myers Tie Supreme Court

Indiana Population Trends After Eleventh Census

The report details Indiana's population in the eleventh census era, noting total figures for key years, regional rankings within the northern central division, and absolute increases. Marion tops counties in growth, Indianapolis leads cities, and a spread of urban centers show populations from over 100000 to under 10000.

Indiana Dune Pss Isso North Dakota Marion Allen Vanderburg Ohio Johnson County Indianapolis Evansville Fort Wayne Terre Haute New Albany South Bend Anderson Elkhart Jeffersonville Lafayette Logansport Michigan City Muncie Richmond Kokomo Madison Marion Vincennes

Ninety Days Parole For Long‑Timed Allen Prisoner Webster

Buell C. Webster, a life prisoner in northern Indiana, is on a thirty day parole visiting near Zulu with two nephews. Governor Chase extended his parole sixty days after a meeting at the Wayne hotel with Col. Briant and Supt. Blake. Webster, a carpenter, plans to move to Huntington to help build a barn for Briant.

Buell C. Webster Allen County Indiana Zulu Ind Webster Chase Col. Briant Huntington John G. Blake Governor Chase Wayne Hotel Gov. Chase

Beighler and Bell on Indiana Politics

Ex-Representative Beighler of Allen county visits Indianapolis. He plans re election and remains a farmer alliance member. Ex Senator R C Bell of Fort Wayne at the Denison praises Hill, noting mixed Democrat sentiment in Allen county.

Indianapolis Beighler Allen County Spencer Alliance Harrison Fort Wayne R. C. Bell Denison Hill

Odd Fellows Barred From Funeral Rites Of Rev Metts

In Muncie last Saturday Rev M S Metts funeral drew more than 300 attendees. An Odd Fellows contingent expected church rites but were ordered to cemetery by Rev Kemp after a view of the casket. Local ministers and attendees were surprised by the decision.

Odd Fellows Metts Muncie M.S. Metts Kemp Wade N. Nuzum Elmwood

Thirteenth annual medical college commencement honors 19 graduates

The Taylor University medical department held its thirteenth commencement at Upper Chapel. Nineteen graduates received diplomas. Dr. T. C. Reade presided as president of the university, with remarks by Dr. Siemen and music by the Euphonia quartet. Graduates include Werner Bramick, Henry Brundage, Norman Brundage, Romulus Buckland, Walter Carver, Hugh Crouse, Erastus Fisher, John George, Reuben Tiffin, Francis Hines, Leonard Haines, Idora Rose, Judd Strong, Melvin Tinkham, and others.</s>

Medical College Taylor University Medical Department the University Uen Reineke CB. Siemen Howard McCullough Ton. J. B. White Allen Zollars Leo Long T. C. Reade Dr. Siemen Werner Bramick Germany Henry H. Brundage Ohio Norman E. Brundage Rom Indiana Walter S. Stuckey Melvin W. Tinkham Hugh W. Crouse W. W. Barnett George W. Stemen Leonard A. Hines Wood MccCaskey the Hope Hospital Alice Hamilton McCaskey Idora Rose H. W. Mordhurst C. B. Siemen John W. George Gary Coesse Anna Rogall Root Bob-o'-Link G. W. McCaskey Walter W. Barnett Schmitz Werner Bramigk Heidelberg Leipsic Ind Woman's Medical College Chicago William B. Dove Muskegon Mich Henry H Delphos Romulus Buckland Ellendale N. Dak William E. Stemen Kansas City John W. Hoover Goshen Elkhart Erastus Fisher Markle Fort

Minister Von Holleben Joins Berlin Born Diplomat

Dr. Von Wolleben, newly appointed minister from Berlin, educated at Heidelberg and Boon, a doctor of laws and linguist, aged around fifty. He served in Berlin’s justice ministry and as a diplomat in Pekin, Tokio, and Buenos Ayres, where he was minister in 1878 and ambassador to Japan in 1881. He is described as handsome and courtly, attracting much attention in the federal capital society.

Dr. von Wolleben Berlin Heidelberg Boon Ministry of Justice Pekin Tokio Buenos Ayres Japan von Holleben

Democratic County Central Committee Sets Separate Delegate Tickets

Judge Allen Dollars directs voters in Allen County to use distinct color tickets for county and joint senatorial delegates on white paper while congressional delegates use blue and state delegates use red. In townships without color tickets, voters may choose their method. dated March 14, 1892.

Allen Dollars Democratic County Central Committee Tur Sexrixen Allen County Democratic Central Committee County Central Committee Allen Zollars W. W. Rovkntt

Royal Baking Powder Endorsed by Advertisers Across Nation

Native taste and trusted quality are highlighted as Royal Baking Powder is praised for fine texture and lasting strength. Advertisements claim rivals concede its superiority after trials and emphasize widespread consumer confidence in the product.

Mahee Misi Royal Baking Powdey Royal

Heroic Rescue From House Fire Saves Miller Family

John Miller of four miles south of the city saved his aged mother and an invalid daughter from a blazing farm house as flames trapped them on the second floor. He descended through thick smoke twice, suffering burns, while the residence and all contents burned to ashes.

John Miller Thames Mr. Miller Miller

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Exalted as Teething Remedy

The ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It touts soothing gums easing pain curing wind colic regulating bowels and as a universal diarrhea remedy. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle with Jan 27 date.

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