Senate Acts on Immigration Inquiry and Pacific Railroads
The Senate passed the concurrent resolution for investigating immigration matters and the use of Bedloes island as an immigration depot, with house amendments on foreign capital purchases of American industries. Pro tem election, emigration appointments, and postmaster nominations were noted amid a busy Washington session.
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Washxeton
Senate
Bedloes Island
New York Harbor
Call
Chandler
Yeas
Messrs
Payne
Pugh
Vance
Cockerell
John B. Weber
Buffalo
N. Y
New York City
Henry ©. Gooding
Indiana
Supreme Court of the
Territory of Arizona
Alexander Rumsey Nininger
Alabama
Marshall
United States
Chas. C. Austin
Frank Sweet
Nebraska
Land Office
Grand Island
House Committee On
Post Office
House Committee On the
Pacific Railroads
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Railroad
Wanamaker
Fortress Monroe
Washrneron
John A. Reynolds
Rochester
Ou Valley Company
Indian Territory
Perkins
Kaunsac
House Common Aeptriculture
Conger
Teller
Blair
Wasumncrox
Widom
North American Commercial Company
St. George
St. Paul
Alaska
Fatal slide and bridge collapse in Troy and Glens Falls
A morning calamity in Troy kills three people when earth and clay slide from Warren's hill, crushing a double brick house on Haverman's avenue. In Glens Falls a wooden bridge over the Hudson collapses, sending seven workers over a 30 foot drop. two die, four injured, one missing. Separate items note Voorhees as Kin caid counsel, and booming Cherokee Strip activity with crowds moving to claim land amid unrest and looming government action.
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Troy
N. W
Warner's Hill
Haverman’s Avenue
Washington Street
Warren’s Hill
Johanna Hogan
Mary Noonan
Annie Burns
Patrick Canfield
Glenxs Falls
Hudson River
South Glens Falls
Sanscour
George Carr
Carr
Sanscoui
Wasumoron
Voorhees
Kincaid
Taulbee
Cleopatra’s Charms Fueled Power and Rumored So Zodont
A fragment suggests Cleopatra retained power through personal allure and manipulation of male leaders. It notes she fed old rivals and referenced her teeth as a weapon of charm using a preparation possibly named So Zodont, though historical naming remains uncertain.
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Leopatra
Flood Devastates towns and farms across several states
March 14 dispatches report widespread flooding from Arkansas to Mississippi. Black River surged past tree tops while towns like Abandon the Homes and Charveston face evacuations. Rail traffic halted on Iron Mountain Road and New Orleans gauge shows high water levels. The mississippi coal fleet broke loose in Natcart and barges drifted away.
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Newtorn
Ark
Here
Newark
Black Rock
Black River
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
New Orleans
Charveston
Wisconsin Divided Over Bennett School Law Sparks Bitter Campaign
Milwaukee and Racine report deep German American and Catholic opposition and support split on the Bennett law. Governor Hoard defends the right of education while signaling possible amendments to ease hardship. The clash signals a heated political fight ahead in Wisconsin.
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Mitwavver
Wis
Wisconsin
Hoard
Heard
Madison
Milwaukee Turners
Racine
Heiss
Jail Interview Reveals Thorns Davidson Murder Case
The Sentinel profiles Thorns Davidson in the county jail awaiting trial for the murder of his uncle Thomas Davidson. The piece details Davidson’s remarks about press coverage, jail conditions, and his claim of innocence amid presumed circumstantial evidence. It also sketches other inmates, jail life, and Sheriff Viberg’s management.
Bank Warns Manton Residents After Local Incident
In Manton Indiana on March 35 the local banks issue a public warning to residents and customers about recent irregularities and advised heightened caution with account activity and new security checks.
George Schmidt Killed by Saw Burst in Indiana Mill
George Schmidt aged 35 of Marion township was killed Saturday at 7 o clock when a saw burst in a Van Buren saw mill where he worked. He was brother in law of Henry Piepinbrink of 84 Lillie Street. His remains were brought to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Ind
George Schmidt
Marion Township
Henry Piepinbrink
Lillie Street
Sullivan vindicated in Mississippi court and remanded
The Mississippi Supreme Court quashed an indictment against John L. Sullivan on defect grounds and remanded the case to Marion County Court for further action at the next term. The report notes the 1890 dates and local press attribution from the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
John L. Sullivan
Supreme Court
Marion County
Crazy Mary Balke declared insane again in Allen County
Mary Balke a domestic for Trustee G W Brackenridge Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr Centlivre has been found insane and dangerous by a jury. Sheriff Viberg is temporary custodian and Judge O Rourke will appoint a guardian with county funds covering support. Separate incidents involve a false arrest and a wagging telegram from a so called detective Shea and a Wabash county sheriff inquiry.
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Mary Balke
G. W. Brackenridge
Siver
Squire France
George Viberg
O’rourke
County Asylum
Calhoun Street
Kennelly
Shea
Dunlap
Wilkinson
Wabash
Wabash County
Where is My Wandering Girl Tonight Fort Wayne Plea
A Fort Wayne temperance appeal warns parents to watch daughters amid saloon culture. Report describes underage drinking by girls with male companions, leading to ruin and regret. The piece urges parents to ask regularly Where is my wandering girl tonight to prevent future sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne horses sell at Cambridge City sale
Fort Wayne consignments sold at Cambridge City sale fetched 六 total twelve horses grossing 6245 dollars with average about 550. Notable consignments included Bush and consignment entries plus two stallions bought by Charles Weller. A separate private sale added two more geldings. A detective story and theft report accompany the market items.
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Cambridge City
Fort Wayne
Bush
Tirelie
Belle Woodruff
Abelle
Mauzy
Wene B
Evelyn
Charles Weller
Fort Wayne Delegates Fault Indianapolis G A R Encampment
A Fort Wayne delegate explains why the city failed to secure the national encampment in Indianapolis. He cites entrenched local control, unequal representation, and higher costs for non Indianapolis delegates, urging future alternation of host cities to widen participation. The piece notes Fort Wayne and southern Indiana support, while a Warsaw stand against.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Sentinel
Department of Indianapolis
Grand Army
Prairie City
Poat
Evansville
Terre Haute
South Bend
Richmond
Logansport
Elkhart
Waterloo
Auburn
Ligonier
Bluffton
Warsaw
Hench
Fort Waynes
Gabriel
Illinois
Quincy
Decatur
Indiana
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad and Local Notices
Advertisement notes Hood's Sarsaparilla purity and quality from purchase to presentation. Mentions a Sparta Georgia bird market, J F Masters praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and a 50 cent sale by George H Loesch. Also asserts Chicago as Indian for onion and promotes Swayne's Ointment for piles with 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Masters
Emmitt & Co's
Waverly
Ohio
Chamberlain
George H. Loesch
Fleming Estate Inventory Totals $261 394.53 Personal Property
An inventory filed with the county clerk lists the Fleming estate assets highlighting 800 Firet National shares worth 39 000 and 1 078 Salimonie stock worth 13 475. Bonds and notes total the rest with real estate expected to exceed personal property, appraised by Crane and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fleming
Bank
Firet National
Old National
Hamilton National
Salimonie Gas
George H. Wilson
Crane
Indiana
Daily and Werner Sentenced in Elyria Assault Case
John Daily and Sam Werner were found guilty of assaulting and robbing Henry Bliss on Elyria streets. Werner received four years in the penitentiary while Daily got five years. Daily had prior arrests and the judge cited general principles in the longer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daily
Circuit Cour
Daily
Sam
Werner
Henry Bliss
Elyria
Ohio
Blood feud fight shocks Smiley Ohio on Friday
Word reached the city that Smiley Ohio near the Nickel Plate was the scene of a bloody Friday fight in which George Slater and a man named Johnson were badly cut with knives. The feud stemmed from old disputes and both men were said to be intoxicated. wounds may prove fatal.
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Smiley
Ohio
George Slater
Johnson
Local Notes From Hoacnanp March 18 1890 In Brief
A new physician contemplates locating here while a flouring mill nears active operation. W C T U plans an upcoming entertainment. Rev McCarter preached a farewell sermon last Monday evening. Prof O H Mapel from Maples Ind is here briefly for music work. Supt G F Felts visited last week on district business. Mr David Stout teaches handwriting. Mr Votre of Fort Wayne visited his brother here. A Methodist church house is proposed for this summer. Baptists consider selling church property. United Presbyterians finished meetings Sunday night with several accessions. Mr Philip Adair will auction personal property March 25. Mr Jacob Miller marked his 70th birthday last Saturday. Mr Joseph Sommers may run for Madison township trustee. Township candidate activity rises in Marion township. Soest likely unopposed, Gibson faces a strong challenge.
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Hoacnanp
McCarter
O. H. Mapel
Maples
Ind
G. F. Felts
David Stout
Philip Adair
Jacob Miller
Joseph Sommers
Madison Township
Marion Township
Soest
As Bescor
Gibson
Village Sees Rapid Growth Amid Health Concerns
The village reports fast growth while several prominent citizens suffer illness. Frank Henghan relapse and Fred Bartles is dangerously ill. Custer senior is very sick with feared poor prognosis. J H Harding’s family was unwell last week as diphtheria sore throat appears. Billie Burkholder returned from Fort Wayne visit. Ethel Shordon of Goeglein visited Nina Harding over Sunday. Mrs Flickinger and Mrs J Flickinger recover from illness. A spelling school was held at Andrews school led by Bertie Humsher followed by a brief literary program. James Hazelet celebrated his twenty first birthday with friends. Misses Fitzgerald and Riley visited William Hazelet’s family. Pearlie Andrews of Fort Wayne and Emma Andrews of Thurman spent Sunday with Henry Fitzgerald.
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Frank Henghan
Fred. Bartles
Custer, Sr
J. H. Harding
Billie Burkholder
Fort Wayne
Ethel Shordon
Goeglein
Nina Harding
Mesdames J
Flickinger
Andrews School
Bertie Humsher
James Hazelet
Maggie Fitzgerald
Nettie Riley
William Hazelet
Pearlie Andrews
Emma Andrews
Thurman, Apent
Henry Fitzgerald
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Washington
Treasury Department
Wm. T. Preston
New York
Cognac
J. 8. Kellogg
Louisiana
Stettin
A. W. Street
Coaticook
S. B. Ziegler
Aix la Chapelle
J. R. Danforth
Penssyvania
Cerviers
Liege
Frank Barnett
Missouri
Chicago
Hitt and Springer
Wilson
West Virginia
Belden
Hatch
Edmunds
W. P. Canaday
Canaday
North Carolina
Sherman
Quay
Bailey
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Pension Bureau
War Department
Payson
Glens Falls
Cherokee Strip
Poyca
I TL
Guthrie
Winnigerp
Kas
Yorrxa
Kan
Caldwell
J. W. Nyce
Burbank
United States Army
Cauldwell
Nyce
Fort Leavinworth
Mery
Bennett School Law
Piremen
Aring
Wire of
Istransports
Bowen- Morrill Company
Bowen-Merrill Company
Bilas T. Bowen
BP. Wasson
Byram & Sullivan
Andrew O. Cherry
George Faulk
Epgineer Company 1
Burkhart
Espy Stormer
David B. Lowry
Ulysses G. Glazier
Neary D. Woodrutt
George W. Glenn
Albert Hoffmann
Anthony Volz
Thomas A. Black
George Diller
Wm. A. Hinesly
Ebenezer BR. Leach
Louis F. Rafert
Webster Robinson
Charles Jenkins
Tony Voltz
Hook and Ladder Company No. 2
Henry Wood
Thomas Dillon
Brush Electrice Light Company
William Long
Sullivan
Wells” Robinson
Danglerty
Sto Au
Dune
Puen
Lil
Pardee, Mills & Co
James
Uss
Comntes
Feetever Davidson
Thorns Davidson
Senxtinen
Young Davidson
Tar Sixtinen
Thomas Davidson
Lake Township
Young Davison
Old Davidson
Prand
Whitley County
Tar SentinEn
Davidson
Lerst Hir
Columbia City
West
Atica County
Clay
Old Man Barrel
Michigan City
Aaron
John Matthews
Aarron
Tie
Sam Werner
Henry Tlisa
Ellyria
Ev. Clay
Salem
George Wagner
Nelson Murray
Charles King
Grand Street
Arthur Thompson
Asa Brown
Aboite Township
Effie Cherry
Christ Almer
John
Peter Ringerberg
Hamilton Bank
Daniel Schrantz
Frank Grubb
William Byron
Pierre M. Lafaycade
George Taylor
Duff Burrell
Tames Oss
James Bennett
John Komiski
Joseph Black
Robert Clars
William Quirk
Frank Clark
John Smith
George Baker
Joseph Kline
William Fisher
Charles Hoyt
William Higgins
Henry Watson
Fred Clayton
Michael Butler
George Leonard
Sheriff Viberg
Jacob Tink
Leo
Henry Brown
Brown
Geo. H. Viberg
Charles W. Lindsey
Mr. Viberg
Viberg
Lindsey
Marlon
Manton, Ind
Pastal Accadert
Gseorge Monmidt
Mississippi
Tirty
Allen County
Taither
Pie Sentinel
Crazy Mary
D. Musband- Mer
Fort Wayne Horses
Hood
Sparta, Ga
Swaym
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Fleming
Stripes
One Johnson
Hoagland Hils
Thurman Fhrobbs
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