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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1892
Page
1
Frank Schneider the servant girl murderer was hanged after a sensational Vienna trial. He and his wife Rosalie terrorized maids luring them with false jobs then killing them. The couple fought in court. Schneider strangled at the scaffold amid dramatic exhibits and public fear.
On March 21, Herbert Vaughn, bishop of Salford, appears set to succeed Manning as archbishop of Westminster and possibly cardinal. The move is viewed as a win for English Catholics over Anglo Irish supporters of Bishop Hedsley of Newport.
Burrato New York March 21 The Michigan Central and Lake Shore announce a second class passenger rate of ten dollars between Chicago and Buffalo beginning next Saturday in response to cuts by other lines. Lake Erie had been allowed a second class fare.
The Michigan Prohibition state convention met this afternoon with Allert Derdige named temporary chairman and W. W. Bruce as secretary. Delegates to the national convention will be elected tomorrow. A S Partridge leads Patrons of Industry in seeking fusion, but the convention opposed it. No presidential candidate was chosen.
The Milwaukee socialist meeting drew a crowded hall as Robert Steener of Chicago spoke about Paris commune days from an anarchist lens. He praised petroleum-linked provocateurs, warned of uprisings, urged action against oppression, and criticized authorities including Chicago police chief McClaughry while vowing no bloodshed, yet warning of consequences.
In Detroit on a Saturday evening John Considine was shot by Robert A McCarty. Considine, long an influential figure in business and social circles, is in dangerous condition with a pierced left lung and unconsciousness. Doctors said he rested easier last night.
The Lancashire strike widens as miners refuse to sign six day work demands, threatening prolonged stoppage. Durham unrest escalates with arson at Pelton colliery stables destroying eight horses and four hay stacks, blamed on strikers. Authorities brace for possible riot.
Caroline Mount Pleasant, widow of the late Six Nations chief John Mount Pleasant, died Saturday at age sixty. Sister of famed General Parker, she was educated academically and widely read. After her husband’s death she remained with the Tuscaroras, shaping religious, educational, and commercial life on the reservation.
Belgian authorities brace for May Day demonstrations in Brussels Liege and other cities as police and garrisons are reinforced to deter anarchist actions. Officials report recent sentences failed to quell but spurred further activity.
The report says Caprivi offered to resign over the education bill but at the emperor's urging withdraws and stays as chancellor. The Kaiser's ill health drives talk of his retirement, and Caprivi remains premier with Empress Frederick pressing him to avoid opposing the monarch. Separation of offices may ease Prussian dominance and regional jealousy in Bavaria and smaller states.
Corumuts Ohio March 19 Yesterday the pardon of D R E R convicted of interstate commerce law violation and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary arrived from Washington signed by the president Roder refused liberty requests to stay until better weather and job completion and was forcibly removed with warden assistance
Kansas City report notes a fierce storm that blanketed the city with three inches of snow from four to seven in the morning, driving temperatures to ten degrees below, and stretching 200 miles west toward the Colorado line with damage to crops and livestock feared.
Senator Hill and party, after a 10 o'clock breakfast in Augusta, Ga, were driven by leading Democrats to view local factories and the canal. The excursion included a tour of notable sites and extended to Sumter as part of a city drive.
A party halted briefly at the Bonair hotel then proceeded to the station and boarded the Toolock train on the Richmond and Danville railroad toward Washington. The senator plans no speeches en route and is due in Washington at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.
A 120 man party arrived from Vierce Neb and Sioux City Ia to file on 120 quarter sections. Leader J H Stewart, traveling immigrant agent of the Pacific short line, claimed titles were defective and staged a scheme to extract payments up to 500 dollars from investors. Settlers learned the land described lay far from ONeill and within the Ponca Indian reservation. Stewart allegedly profited 5000 to 10000 from selling the information.
A St Peters burg cablegram from the committee of American citizens abroad describes severe famine in Russia. Twenty million people face death from starvation as typhus rages and livestock dies. It urges Americans to help, noting supplies are distributed by the American minister and a capable committee.
Par.averata March 21 official notice expected soon that Claus Spreckels refinery joins the great sugar combine with Frankling refinery of Warrison Frazier Co and E C Knight Co The preliminaries are fixed and minor details remain The terms are not yet known Spreckels reportedly earned about 3 000 000 over the refinery cost in this city.
The Fainesville Savings Bank in Financial Straits Painesville Ohio closed its doors this morning as depositors crowd the building and threaten officials. Col R K Page a prominent northern Ohio capitalist heads the concern. No figures or cause available. A door notice promises settlement with depositors as soon as possible.
Beiays March 21 reports Prince Bismarck taken suddenly ill on the eve of his seventy seventh birthday. German municipalities and bodies plan celebrations for April 1 but his illness caused anxiety. Authorities say the illness is not serious and he has canceled a planned visit to Razeburg, capital of the Duchy of Laurenbourg.
March reports Rev Thomas Sproull D D LL D dies at 89 in Allegheny at his home after a long career in the Reformed Presbyterian Church and Wester Theological Seminary. In Tennessee Sheriff and deputies confront fugitive James Wright at Aaron Templeton’s home. Templeton killed and a deputy fatally wounded as Wright escapes.
In Ciesua on March 9 a clash between the Dubbsites and Esherites at Noble and Tarot streets over church control led to window barricades, smashed doors, and a three hour struggle. Police arrived as both sides prepared for further confrontations, with warrants expected and officers planned for Sunday night.
Reports from Sax Axceto Texas and Amons New York describe heavy blizzards causing extensive stock losses. Texas crews estimate $200000 in business losses, 1200 cattle lost 200 dead, and 20000 cattle perished along the Denver Texas and Gulf line. Kerrville ranges face thousands of sheep deaths. In Amons snow piles into drifts with roads blocked and rail traffic halted as temperatures plunge.
East Jordan Mich March 21 the boiler of East Jordan Lumber Co mill No 2 exploded at 730 am instantly killing six men William Beach aged eighteen Simon Carney aged twenty six Peter Sheldon aged twenty two John Tyawn aged twenty Bert Cook aged thirty leaving a widow Emanuel Ihanet aged forty leaving a widow and one child Injured are Sanderson Rienhard John Ringle Anazi Christy James Smith The mill valued at 10000 is wrecked Cause of explosion unknown.
Beerate N Y March 22 The Lake and Straits Yachting association was permanently organized at yesterday s meeting Delegates from Detroit Toledo Cleveland and Buffalo attended The constitution by laws and racing regulations of the Lake Ontario Yacht Racing association were adopted with amendments Officers were elected Commodore W Gardner Cleveland and other posts filled setting a regional sailing framework
Davis, secretary. Miller, treasurer. officers also form the board of managers with three delegates from each club. The first annual regatta likely in Cleveland in August. Delegates honored at a banquet last evening.
Letters from Captain Angus McNitchie describe the schooner Minnie Laury's perilous voyage from Gonvalves to New York via Tarpassin Cove. Storm losses left crew starving after eating nearly all provisions and a dog before a rescuer vessel arrived with supplies.
Ives received a telegram from Slosson in New York stating terms for a match to be played in Chicago. He accepted and will travel to Paris after the bout. The exchange notes a $250 expense offer and a $3,500 house at Lennox Lyceum, with confirmation of satisfactory terms.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes growing interest in the new appellate court. Seventeen candidates compete for five seats while three supreme court judges await election. Appellate judges earn 3500 yearly and supreme judges 4000. The court creation law has conflicting provisions and extends commissions into 1897, with varying term lengths by district.
Reports say Hon F B Randall owns the oldest Bible in America, a twelfth century Latin manuscript on parchment. He also holds several ancient volumes including a 1474 Nuremburg Latin edition and a 16th century English Bible, with a 1568 multilingual testament and twelfth century Psalms. His collection would dazzle visitors at the world fair.
In Bercy on March 22 a semi official note said the kaiser is much better in health and his ear ailment is not active for now. His physicians have decided against the operation suggested by Dr Bergmann to relieve the ear trouble.
Batssers reports more bodies recovered from the Anderliens pit including several female miners. The mine fire is now extinct and operations continue to clear debris from the recent disaster.
The transfer of these properties is expected today. The E. C. Knight refinery transfer is already made and operated yesterday under the trust. Some wholesale grocers resist the combination and pledge Franklin company patronage if they stay independent from the trust.
Dennis O'Brien ex street commissioner of Fort Wayne dies at 12:30 am after pneumonia set in following bronchitis. Born in County Wexford Ireland March 23 1834 he came to America in 1852 settling in Huntington and then Fort Wayne. Survived by seven children and noted for integrity and kindness. Other obituaries note Ellen Merrigan former Fort Wayne resident died in Butte Montana January 4, funeral January 6. Peter Miller 63 dies of consumption. John Miller ? Scottish Fort Wayne resident dies of bronchitis with burial in Ontario.
The funeral of Christian Miller occurred in Sheldon Indiana yesterday morning and drew perhaps the largest crowd ever seen in Pleasant township. His son John Miller and nephew F X Miller, both of this city, attended and returned home last evening. Miller was Allen county’s pioneer, coming over fifty years ago and remaining there ever since. He helped install the first steam engine in Allen county about fifty years ago and ran it for years, powering the old Comparet distillery which burned years ago and was never rebuilt. Forty five years ago he moved to a Pleasant township farm where he lived until his death.
The grand jury in Cmvsco continues its probe into aldermanic boodlers but will delay new true bills for several days. It will focus on evidence against corporation officers tied to the boodle, with officials from two gas companies and several aldermen summoned to testify.
Knobnoster Missouri appeals for aid as a blaze spreads through a store and endangers the village center. Fire department in Sepanta received the alarm around midnight and plans to dispatch a full engine crew shortly. Reverend AL Palmer resigns from the Methodist church in New Bedford and will join the northern New York conference.
New York March 22 A Philadelphia dispatch reports Treasurer Searles of the American Refiners' company the sugar trust was in the city to finalize a deal bringing the Spreckles and Franklin refineries into the nationwide combination. The formal action is underway as part of the consolidation.
The Allen County commissioners renewed William H. Goshorn as superintendent of bridges as new bridges rise across the county. Other legal actions include divorce petitions, suits for damages, and cases moved or dismissed in circuit and superior courts. Local officials, residents, and professionals figure in dozens of proceedings and licenses.
Fort Wayne Street Railway announces an electric system with thirty new cars from R. T. McDonald of Fort Wayne Electric. The overhaul will cost about $100,000 and operations are expected by July 1.
Bluffton residents rejoiced after the board of trade approved a $30,000 Bluffton boot and shoe plant and a $20,000 Bluffton casket company. Local outfits include a $5,000 Bluffton parlor frame firm and a $4,000 Bluffton creamery, with a canning factory and flaxmill planned to start May 1.
Adam Wolfe aged fourteen died at his Muncie Indiana residence after a lingering illness. His daughter Mrs R C Bell of this city and other relatives were at his deathbed. He left substantial wealth and held principal stock in banks at Marion and Columbia City. A Democrat, he cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson.
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