Northern and Southern Press Clash Over New Orleans Lynching
An editorial from The World's Atlas contrasts Northern and Southern attitudes after the New Orleans lynching. It argues Northern papers oppose lynching and foreigners, while Southern papers defend drastic measures against criminals, noting expected federal intervention if victims were Black. The piece concludes the South holds a higher moral stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Constitution
New Orleans
North
South
New York Times
Mobile Register
Houston Post
Louisiana
Wmmen
Orphans' schools theft tops $1 million in Mercer scheme
Philadelphia reports state funds intended for soldiers' orphans were siphoned by a ten-man syndicate led by Geo W Wright of Mercer. The group allegedly pocketed about 1.055 million, including 270000 from one school, with 760000 reportedly retained. Auditor general to reopen accounts and seek recovery in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Herald
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Geo. W. Wright
John I. Gordon
8. F. Thompson
R. BR. Wright
James L. Paul
Mayor Moore
Whitehall
Prof. Sweet
A. N. Waters
Uniontown
Commonwealth
He States That He Has Preached His Last Episcopal Sermon
The Rev. Howard MacQueray, found guilty of heresy, says his mail is swelling with congratulatory letters and that he will resign as rector. He notes clergy agreeing with him but saying he spoke too plainly and expects the verdict to be published. Bishop Leonard says the court's decision stood three to two for suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quxzvexzano
Ohio
Howard MacQueray
East
Leonard
MacQueary
Canton
Fox
Governor Hovey to Challenge Constitutional Appointments
Governor Hovey announced in Indiana on March 19 that he will immediately begin legal proceedings to test the constitutionality of several legislative appointments. He served notice on the state auditor and treasurer not to pay funds to the trustees named by the legislature, and warned that he will sue to stop payments to uncommissioned appointees if warrants are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpianarouis
Ind
Four Generations in One Hoosier Family
In Resavierz Indiana a single house shelters four generations. Great grandmother Susan Orr born October 11 1802 in Westmoreland Pennsylvania is nearly ninety. Grandmother Mary Ann Hannas born November 24 1838 in Switzerland County Indiana is sixty three. Mother Julia Evang born July 4 1852 in Switzerland County Indiana is thirty eight. Daughter Cora Evans born in Tipton County Indiana represents the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cora Evans
Tipton County
Horrible Tale Of Bohemian Slavery On Western Rail Project
Bohemian workers on the Norfolk and Western extension faced severe abuse at a Logan county camp. Guards with rifles and bloodhounds kept workers confined, with thirteen Bohemians identified and rescued. Ten found work in Pocahontas, others, including a woman, traveled to New York with correspondent Heree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
B. Heree
Pocahantas
W. Va
Norfolk and Western
Herce
Logan County
Pocabantas
New York
Mrs Abner Hazlett Disappears After Home Leaves
Monde March 24 Saturday evening Abner Hazlett returns to a torn and deranged home and finds his wife and child missing. He had learned she was a divorced wife and suspects she has returned to a former husband after leaving with two wagons and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haziett
Monmouth Park to Close Doors Amid Racing Ban
The New Jersey legislature failed to authorize legitimate racing, prompting Monmouth Park to shut gates. A private meeting in New York heard from Ex Governor Wettmore of Rhode Island and other leaders including D. D. Withers, voicing strong opposition to racing under current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Monmouth Park
America
East
Wettmore
Rode Island
Castalt
Pennsylvania Railroad
D. D. Withers
Attorney Grant Acquitted of Forgery Verdict
A. N. Grant, a prominent Roxrone attorney, was found not guilty of forgery after a four day trial. The jury deliberated fifteen minutes, and the verdict was cheered by hundreds in the court. Grant had been a notable candidate for supreme court reporter at the recent Republican state convention.
Proctor Plans Resignation as Secretary of War
Washington March 2. Redfield Proctor secretary of war will resign soon. Reliable sources say his Vermont business interests suffered from lack of his attention. He also aims to become United States senator to succeed Edmunds or Morrill, with better support in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Redfield Proctor
Proctor
Vermont
United States
Edmunds
Morrill
Hypnotist Cures Drankard and Aids Family Heralded by Senator Fair News
In San Francisco on March 20 Senator Fair’s daughter Jessie wed Herman O. Beach of New York. Their son James Jr. and another son Charles were said to be cured of drinking after Dr. Brown the hypnotist exercised influence over them. Brown plans a trip to Europe after visiting the East. In Ohio, March 20, a Wilmington court scene saw Mrs Thornhill attempt to shoot the testifying witness, but she was restrained and the case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fair
Jessie
Herman O. Beach
New York
James
Charles
Brown
Europe
Martinsville
Ohio
Wilmington
Charles Greer
Ida Thornhill
Triplets Born To Mrs Wooden In Gregg Township
Mrs W H Wooden wife of a Gregg township farmer in Mamminsvillur Ind reports the birth of two boys and a girl on Saturday night. Each infant weighs about six and a half pounds and all are bright and healthy looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Mamminsvillur
Ind
W. H. Wooden
Gregg Township
Tragic Five-Story Tenement Fire in New York
Terrible early morning blaze at the Allen and Hester street tenement killed Barnett Jadar and two daughters, with others burned or missing. Police suspect incendiaries as firefighters recover bodies and rescue survivors amid a chaotic escape from the Hebrew district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Youk
Hebrew District
Allen and Hester Street
Barnett Jadar
Sarah
Betsy
Minnis Jadar
Barnett
Bellevue Hospital
Harry Jaetar
Abraham
Gouvenor Hospital
Abraham Goldstein
Gouvenor
Orchard
Hester
Max Goldstein
Amos
Beecher
Ellse
Weiss
Keho
Allen Street
Ecacipe
Bessie
Prominent Man and Unknown Woman Found Dead in Des Moines
Reuben Hutton, book-keeper for Central Loan and Trust, and an unidentified woman, likely from Kansas City, were found dead in a sleeping room at the Oriole block. Death by asphyxiation. liquor bottles scattered as gas was extinguished after intoxication. The case stirs attention due to Hutton’s high church and business connections. In Wabash, Edward L. Bechtel and Flora Smith wed in Joliet on December 10, 1890. The bride is an orphan of means. the groom is a Wabash merchant respected in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Reuben
Hatton
Central Loan and Trust Association
Kansas City
Oriole Block
Hutton
Wasasa
Edward L. Bechtel
Flora Smith
Joliet
Ill
Dulingia
Wabash
Man Takes Own Life After Wife's Death Despair
Yesterday morning a man sat up in bed and discharged both barrels into his chest with his toes. Despondency over his wife's recent death was the cause.
Panic in School as Cannibal Imposter Triggers Crowd
In Morris Street School, about 1500 colored children panicked when a copper colored man dressed as an East Indian proclaimed he was a reformed cannibal. He rushed a girl, sparking mass flee and injuries. police detained him as crowds surged. He claimed Fiji Islander age 79 and denied intent to frighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouannusroy
8. C
Morris Street
First Fight Reported Over Venezuela British Guiana Border
A cable from Puerto Cabello reports the first clash between Venezuelans and the English on the British Guiana frontier. The dispute centers on the Essequibo boundary, with Venezuela rejecting other lines and Britain claiming measures from 1814 and a 1841 survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Puerto Casbello
Herald
British Guinea
Outcaco
the Tribune
Puerto Cabello
British Guiana
Venezuela
England
New Yorks
Guiana
London
Columbia
Essequibo
St Joseph Day Observances Honor Bishop Dwenger in Fort Wayne
On St Joseph Day March 19 Catholic clergy in Fort Wayne gathered to honor Bishop Dwenger. The Cathedral service featured Father Quinlan and Father Delaney with children presenting flowers. Biographical sketch notes Dwenger’s Ohio roots, priestly ordination in 1859, leadership in Fort Wayne since 1872, multiple European visits, and his diocese covering northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Joseph
Dwonger
Quinlan
Delaney
Brammer
Tax Sentriner
Dwenger
Tar Sentinen
Bishop Dwenger
Auglaze County
Ohio
Cincinnati
the Holy Trinity
Andrew Kunkler
The
Precious Blood
Mount St. Marys
Purcell
Baltimore
Indiana
Kentucky
Liers
Fort Wayne
Europe
America
Rome
Lourdes
Dwenger Awwain
Leo XLII
Mgr
Sheriff's Hands Sale of Fair Grounds Promised
Three suits filed in the circuit court by Lewis Willey and Jeaso Sefton against the Decatur County Agricultural Society seek 5325 and mortgage foreclosure on the fair grounds. The 45 acre site adjoining the city will be sold to satisfy claims as the society faces heavy debt and may not hold fairs without reorganization. Grounds valued around 80000 with paid-in capital near 7000 and authorized 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grerensporo
Lewis Willey
Jeaso Sefton
Decatur County Agricultural Society
Democracy Will Go to Victory on the Tariff
On March 24 in Washington DC ex-senator Joseph E McDonald predicts tariff to be the live issue in next year s campaign He says Democrats are divided on silver east of the Alleghenies but united on tariff force bill and related questions that will lead to party victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Joseph E. McDonald
Allegheny Mountains
Union
Dastardly Deed Near Shoemakers Patch
John Troutman and Edward Jones were attacked on the road at Shoemakers Patch by three men. Jones was held with a revolver to his face while Troutman was stabbed repeatedly. Wounds are believed fatal. Three Polanders have been arrested on suspicion with no known motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsviniz
John Troutman
Edward Jones
Shoemakers Patch
Jones
Troutman
Desperate death by own action in Brivecroft Conn
Brivecroft Conn March 23 M W Moorehouse aged thirty nine of Greenfield Hill committed death by own action yesterday by shooting himself. He took to bed with him Saturday night no double barrelled shot gun and a razor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brivecroft
Conn
M. W. Moorehouse
Greenfield Hill
Fort Wayne Press Origins in 1833 Port Wayne
In January 1833 Fort Wayne residents backed a press purchase for editors Thomas Tigar and Samuel W B Noel. The effort formed a five hundred dollar pledge to secure a press, yet the plan failed and a later press from Indianapolis produced Fort Wayne’s first newspaper, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, issued July 6 1833. The first article printed was the Declaration of Independence with the July Fourth celebration noted in the courthouse square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wayne
Thomas Tigar
Samuel W. B. Noel
Henry Rudisill
Fort Warne
Tigar & Noel
Henry Rodhsill
Francis Comparet
A. Hamilton
W. G
G. W. Ewing
L. G. Thompson
Joseph Holman
John Spencer
Tigar
Indianapolis
Indianapolis State Journal
Fort Wayne
Epidemic Diptheria Alarm In Peru Village
Peru in this county faces a diphtheria surge as the lone doctor, Dr. Armstrong, is ill and specialists from the city assist. The report notes alarming conditions in Mexico, a small community, while detailing remarks from an Indianapolis banker comparing Indiana magnates John Buss Clem Studebaker and Riley McKeen for wealth and holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Mexico
Armstrong
Indianapolis
Indiana
John Buss
Wayne
Clem Studebaker
South Bend
W. R. (Riley) McKeen
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Chicago
St. Louis
Alabama
Riley McKeen
A Republican Trick in Montana 1892 Election Plans
A World dispatch from Butte, Montana reports leaders of the Washington Republican party pushing to tilt Montana to the GOP in 1892. They aim to disenfranchise about 7,800 naturalized voters, largely Democrats, by challenging oaths sworn outside the city clerk's office, citing Mrs Langley as precedent. The scheme would delay cases until after the next presidential election to bar votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Butte
Mont
Republican Party
Washington
Montana
Saanders
Senate
Langley
United States
Palm Sunday Observances Across City Churches Include Confirmations
Palm Sunday services filled city churches with devotion and children confirmations. Cathedral solemnities featured the Passion readings and palm blessing, Grace Reformed celebrated Children’s Day, and Emanuel Zion St. Paul St. John and others held baptismal confirmations for large classes of girls and boys with named confirmands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
David
Christ
Chbriot
Father French
Notre Dame
Eilseuring
St. Joseph Hospital
Brammer
Grace Reformed Church
A. K. Zartman
Kingdon
Emanuel
St. Paul
St. John and Zion
St. John’s Reformed
Salem Reformed
KB. Wolf
O. Nees
A. Horstman
0. Helmke
R. Brosowski
H. Schoen
P. Rosvke
A. Young
J. Schwalm
HU. Wedler
Wm. Schaphorst
H. Hol Jenbesk
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Maria Tegtmeyer
Clara Paul
Helere Lindemann
Augusta Hormel
Emma Sudhoff
Susanna Roehrs
Lena Mailer
Timma Hartman
Maria Kolthoff
Carolina Hobrook
Louise Nahrwold
Maria Lindenburg
Emma Hockemeyer
Adela Schmeizer
Julie Albrecht
Louise Roesener
Wilhelmina Bicknese
Anna Kaade
Leonore Musing
Louise Behrens
Wilhelmine Knake
Louise Seeman
Catherine Kirchner
Maria Koopman
Louise Gerding
Wilhelmina Kress
Sophia Lindenberg
Maria Dickmeyer
Sophie Knuth
Fred Ocelseblager
Adolph Maockinsa
Henry Zimmerman
Ernest Boester
Urano Pooh
Wilhelm Wellman
William Niemann
Fred Wahrenburg
Otto Liebman
August Firks
Gottlieb Heine
Herman Rombke
Henry Bulmabo
Will Keyser
William
Oswald Fiedler
Henry Schwen
William Kennewisch
Max Kirbach
Frank Dubler
Diedrich Braud
Chris Riedel
Fred Brown
Frea Rastenburt
Richard Pulf
Louis Mauth
William Dittman
Theo. Schellman
Burk
Frauerfelder
Paul Meyer
Adolph Wermath
Chav. Marabrons
Christ Koop
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Harry Martin Faces Penalty For White House Break-In
Washington dispatch says Senator Vance's stepson Harry Martin will be held to account after breaking into the executive mansion in a drunken spree. Police report cites felonious entry and intent to commit a misdemeanor. Martin, under care, was admitted to 500 bail as the case was adjourned to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Harrison
Vance
Harry Martin
White House
Young Martin
Martin
Ben Harrison
Dubois
Arms
District of Columbia
John Harry Martin
Executive Mansion
Arma
Planter Kills Man Aboard Train Over Oklahoma Move
A Louisiana planter boarded a Valley Route train at Pulaski near the state line and shot a well dressed Black man on Parkdale platform killing him. He claimed to seek returning enslaved labor and shouted about stopping a Black exodus to Oklahoma. The planter fled home. identity undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrrrie Rocs
Ark
Valley Route
Polaski
State Line
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Immortal Sleep Comes to Hon I D G Nelson
Honored citizen of Allen County, long a public servant and pioneer, dies after a brief illness at his son in law Henry Bond's home in Fort Wayne. Born July 2 1810 in Poughkeepsie New York he helped organize canals railroads and steamboats and served as school commissioner state representative and Purdue trustee. Survived by wife Elizabeth and children Mrs Henry Bond Emma Nelson and W B Nelson. funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. G. Nelson
Allen County
Nelson
Henry W. Bond
Easterly
N. Y
Leonard Nelson
John Nelson
Tompkin
Mary
Moses de- Groff
Hudson
de- Groffs
Poughkepsie
Terrytown
Major Andre
Bia Unele
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth
William Rockhill
Ciby
Democratic Party
Nen
New York
Martin van Buren
Wabash and Erie Canal
Cass
Wabash and Hire Canal
Maumee City
Ohio
Lad
Maumee River
White & Kirtland
Laiebrie
Detroit
Monroe
Mich
Sexviner
Dumecrelis
General Assembly
Alen County
Btata
Logansport
Juna
Wabach Railroad Company
Misamis
Allen
Baker
Purdue University
Williams
State House
Elm Park
Lindenwood Cemetery
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lindenwood Association
Harry Metzgar
Man Killed at Bass Foundry In Jury of Crane Load
William Wesemann a moulder at Bass foundry and machine works was killed when a two ton sand cope broke its chain and trapped him between the crane and a trestle. He leaves a wife and four children. funeral planned at St. Paul’s Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wesemann
East
Jefferson Street
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
William F. Wesemann
Fred. Myers
Mr. Wesemann
Smith
Sturgis
Ssheamann & Klaehp
Francis and
Rast Jefferson Streets
Wesemann
Wetemann
Andrew Blum
St Joseph Township
Brotherhood Machine Moulders
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Notorious prisoner Kuhns under strict restraint in city
Sheriff Burman spoke of the notorious Kuhns who became insolent and threatening. He was deprived of tobacco and visitors as punishment, then apologized and pledged to behave. Reported is a rumored plot to free Kahna. guards keep watch as his trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostoria
Burman
Kuhns
Kuhes
Kuhus
Tobacszo
Kubas
Kahna
Third Presbyterian Church Elects Officers
A Congregational meeting of the Third Presbyterian church elected officers for the coming year. Dr. A. Be Van Buskirk was chosen president with O. E. Shhulze as clerk and W. A. Diffenderfer and Martin Wilson as trustees. The church reports a healthy condition and significant improvements last season improve the building’s appearance and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Presbyterian Church
A. Be, van Buskirk
O. E. Shhulze
W. A. Diffenderfer
Martin Wilson
General Aeken Dies in Louisville at 83
Brigadier General James Aeken United States Army retired is dying in Louisville Kentucky from diseases of old age. He once commanded the department at Jeffersonville several years before his retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvillle, Ky
James Aeken
United States Army
Jeffersonville
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Quality
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla uses strictly pure ingredients. It emphasizes careful selection and personal examination of roots and herbs to ensure the best result from purchase to preparation, and invites readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoood
Hood
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Diana
Grandma Orr
Menators
Pennsylvania Orphans’ Schools
Wqueray
Governor Hovey
Abner Hazlett
Goldest Racing Association
Anmonies
Grant
Venezuelsa
Josepi
Dwengers
Wm. M. McCartney
Hugh McCulloch
W. H. Dilla
I. W. Campbell
E. Zimmerman
Eli W. Brown
Robert Lowry
R. D. Dumm
L. A. Brunner
Wm. Fleming
W. R. Nelson
Samuel E. Morss
Mr. Fleming
Tae Sen- Tinel
Tau Sentiven
Gazette
Journal and Press
News
Senrinen
Staats Zeitung
Free Press
Whereensburg
Palm Sunday
Anna Griebel
Helene Rirthmiller
Dora Masel
Mary Worsch
Rosine Krockerberger
Clara Brown
Amelia Langhor
Otillie Kronmiller
Henrietta Koop
Caroline Goeglein
Lrnstine Speigel
Phil Hees
Theodore Trautman
Phil Hartmann
John Buelow
Edward Kull
Frank Stroder
John Goeglein
Will Lotz
Edward Bauch
John Woefram
Carl Stoll
Charles Ho
Snenafor Vance
Stepson
Staulede
Brutal Flanter
Hon. I. PD
Kurt Wayne
William H. Weseman
Bass Foundry
Desperado Kuhnd
Prises
Aexen
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