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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1890

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Killed by His Teacher and Other Crimes Reported

A 16 year old, Perry Goff, was killed by his teacher Morgan Rose at Beach Hill school house in Clay county after a confrontation. A melee left several injured. Also reported are seven killed by Indians on the Little Blue near Alma, a deputy sheriff shot dead in Germantown, and further arrests and a fatal shooting in Ohio.

Pargersevae W. V Perry Goff Morgan Rose Beach Hill Clay County Goff Rose Young Goff Roze Sruver Crry N. M Carmichael Coney Stage Little Blue Alma Geronimo Morrintrox Ark James Germantown Dover Posse Lauvenvvorts Kas J. Bateson Smith Holloway United States Woostra Ohio Orville Finley Caskey Robert Caskey Alice Hupp Caskey Robert James Caskey Crentston S. C Robert James

Roof Collapse Buries Workers in Indianapolis Disaster

Reports from Indianapolis say a roof collapse at Bowen Merells and Co. this afternoon buried a dozen to fifteen workers. The adjoining wall fell, wrecking stock and injuring George Harter Peter Alban and William Meadows. Front wall remains. mayor orders demolition. Injured are not considered life threatening.

Crxommati Indianapolis Inpraxapolis Bowen, Merells & Co EH. K. Becknell Bicknell George Sloan George Harter Peter Alban Wm. Meadows

Mysterious Shooting Near Wallace Pond In Wooded Area

Emma Lonsberry and Walter Scribner were in the woods near Wallace Pond when Lonsberry shot Scribner in the right eye under unexplained circumstances. Scribner is seriously wounded and in hospital. he refuses to speak. Lonsberry, age twenty, is under surveillance. Scribner is eighteen.

Emma Loneberry Walter Scribner Wallace Pond Miss Lonsberry Scribner Boribner

Miners Target Uniform Wages and Eight-Hour Workday

A United Mine Workers branch formed in Laxcaux under P McBride aims to federate Springfield district miners for a uniform 72 cent per ton coal price and for enforcement of an eight hour workday beginning May 1st. The group claims two thirds of local active miners support the effort.

Laxcaux, IH United Mine Workers P. McBride Pittsburg Springfield

Baldwin Oratorical Contest Honors Awarded at Wabash College

The eighteenth Baldwin oratorical contest at Wabash College honored six senior participants. P. T. Martin of Crawfordsville won first for his reading on Iago, judged by a panel at Center Church.

Wabash College Caawronpsvinur Ind Baldwin Center Church P. T. Martin Crawfordsyville Iago

Man Taken by Special Boat To Victoria For Trans-Pacific Steamer

A man was taken by a special boat to Victoria to board the Trans-Pacific steamer Abcsynia. The move appears arranged to ensure timely departure and connection to the voyage.

Cpscial Victoria Abcsynia

Democrats Win Two Key Indiana Court Decisions

In Indianapolis on March 19, Judge Howland ruled W A Peelle may hold the chief of the bureau of statistics until an election, finding the governor cannot appoint to the vacancy. Judge Walker in the mine inspector case declared Tislos not entitled to salary and Mc Quade, a Democrat, is the legal officer.

Indianaronis Superior Court Bureau of Statistics Howland W. A. Peelle Gray Walker Tislos McQuade

North Dakota adjourns amid governor appointment clash

In Bismarck the legislature adjourned after open hearings on Governor Miller’s appointments. The full list was rejected by the senate amid sharp criticism of consultative process. R. N. Stevens disappeared with railroad tax bill delaying passage. Arkansas City boomers issue Cherokees strip invasion proclamation. Wisconsin supreme court rules Bible readings in public schools unconstitutional.

Dakota CuteAce Bismarck N. D Senate Miller Werst R. N. Stevens House Railroad Committee House Stevens Arkansas City Cherokee Strip Oklahoma United States Cavalry Mapisoy Wis Supreme Court Weiss District’ Board of Education

Woman abandons husband for a tramp and flees via Chicago

A Fort Jefferson Ohio wife, named by authorities as the wife of a wealthy man, left her home with about $100 and valuables to join her supposed lover. Sheriff Allinger of Sidney, Ohio is traveling to Chicago to locate the couple after their flight to Muncie Indiana and then Chicago.

Curaco Sheriff Allinger Sidney, C Chicago Fort Jefferson Ohio Muncie Ind

Miss White of Joliet Takes Her Own Life in Public

Miss Jesse Z. White nineteen daughter of James S White of 63 Nicholson Street died by suicide in a buggy in front of the Hotel Monroe after an evening of harassment by anonymous letters accusing her of immorality. She had faced years of threats and said she would kill herself to deny the writer pleasure. Also notes Royal Baking Powder praised for purity and healthfulness by scientists and U S Government chemists. Detroit March 25 Frank Care, a workman at the First Presbyterian church, killed by falling walls.

Jorms Iil Jesse Z. White James 8. White Nicholson Street Miss White Monroe Misa White Royal Baking Powder Royal Baking Powder Company United States Detroit Trank Care First Presbyterian Church

Substituting Reciprocity Talks With Canada in Congress

Washington March 20 Congress committees report a substitute for Hitt’s reciprocity resolution with Canada. It proposes appointing three U S commissioners to negotiate terms for full trade freedom, with reports to the president. Separately tariff talks and educational bill debates proceed with votes and potential postponements.

Wassington Hguee Committees On Foreign Affairs Canada Hitt Ils House United States Dominion of Canada United State Congress

Death and Suffering Among the Russian Prisoners in Siberia

A London based letter details grim exile conditions in Siberia for 1886 1887 1888 1889 cohorts of exiles. Deaths reach 180 to 220 per 1000 due to sickness cold exposure and punitive measures. In August 1889 typhoid crippled 275 of 490 central prison inmates with insufficient hospital care and crowded cells.

New York Ivan Smirhoff London Countess Narriknow Siberia

Crow protest at Carlisle school drive from Crow Agency leader

Fort Custer Montana March 21 Pretty Eagle told an agent he represents five hundred Crow Indians and warned that removing children from the reservation to Carlisle Pennsylvania would meet resistance and spark trouble. Crows remain restive after the uprising that left Sword Bearer and followers dead. Troops ordered to watch for any mass murder attempt against isolated settlers.

Fort Custer Mont Pretty Eagle Carlisle

Prince Bismarck declines dukedom and honor

Berlin reports Prince Bismarck refused the Dukedom of Laurenburg and the emperor’s decoration. Count Herbert Bismarck urged resignation as foreign minister. The National Zeitung notes no consultation occurred. Paris senate rejects protectionist tariff committee proposal. Forged notes found in a bank in Maprio. The Beauty labor conference bans hiring under age 12.

Berlin Prince Bismarck Laurenburg Herbert Bismarck National Zeitung Paris Chamber of Deputies Senate Maprio Seville Beauty

World’s Fair Bill Advances Amid Deliberations and Amendments

In the house at Wasarxeton on March 26, after journal approval, Candler of Massachusetts moved a world’s fair bill with amendments creating a board of lady managers and a fish commission member to select the exhibit. An October 12 1892 dedication and May 1 1893 opening with a closing by October 30 1894 were set, amid debate on final passage. The judiciary committee favorably reported a New Mexico supreme court justice proposal, sugar industry protests over duty cuts, pension bill for Mary Crook, and talks on a government postal telegraph system.

Wasarxeton Mr. Candler Massachusetts Fish Commission Candler Chicago Belden House Judiciary Committee Supreme of New Mexico Philadelphia Boston Ways and Means Committee Farwell Senate Mary Crook General Crook Gardner ©. Hubbard District of Columbia House Committee On Post

Skeletons Found in Capitol Bluff Pod Cast of South Dakota Mystery

Workmen uncover ten skeletons in Capitol Bluff Pierre revealing six whites and four Indians. A woman shows hatchet wounds and a bullet scar with an arrowhead in the chest. A silver medallion dated 1847 names Henry Mackinzie, implying his scouting party perished near Fort George after Sioux hostilities.

Henry Mackinzie Buenna Vista Joseph Reed MacKenzie Old Fort George Reed

Disputes Spark Mine Strike and Miscellaneous News

Three hundred fifty miners walk out at Port Royal coke mines over the discharge of six Knights of Labor. Over 100 cokers at Overton works locked out after hiring two non union men. Grand jury condemns sheriff in New York session. Nathaniel Blakeman dies at 93 in Orange township. Pan American conference backs subsidies for steamship lines and favors international coin.

Scottssoro Port Royal Wasminerox Committee On Communication Atlantic and Pacific Committee On Coinage

General Robert C. Schenck Seriously Ill in Washington

Washington dispatch reports General Robert Cummings Schenck dangerously ill at his home on Thomas Circle. Two physicians were summoned and remain in constant attendance. Friends express concern given his advanced age and frail health amid news of General Crook’s death.

Washington Washinaton Robert C. Schenck Thomas Circle Crook

Tragedy on a Train in Alabama and Murder in Missouri

On a Louisville and Nashville train near Mowroomeny Alabama conductor Breck McCurdy was fatally shot by Julius Swinney after a fare dispute. Swinney died on scene from four bullets. In Everton Missouri a man known as Lucky Morgan was found murdered at a well with facial burns and throat cut, robbery suspected after his house was ransacked.

McCurdy Mowroomeny Ala Breck McCurdy Louisville and Nashville Railroad Julius Swinney Morristown Everton Lucky Morgan Dadeville Here Tyro

Lunatic Attacks Asylum Superintendent in Austin

Dr. S Dorsett superintendent of the state lunatic asylum was assaulted and badly injured by a patient named McDermott. McDermott seized an iron rod struck Dorsett from behind after creeping up on his rounds attendants restrained the maniac.

Austin Texas S. Dorsett Still Lunatic Asylum McDermott Dorsett Desperado McCoy San Antonio Ocontasra Summers Reeder

An Anti Lottery League Formed in New Orleans

A coalition of prominent citizens in New Orleans forms to prevent extending the Louisiana lottery charter. Members include Judge McGloin Tax Collector Parker ex US Attorney P arland Judge Eilis Colonel Hill Rev B Carradin and bank leaders. The item also notes Choctaw Orphan Asylum Lottery company incorporators plan to proceed with drawings despite interior department directives.

New Orleans Louisiana Lottery Company McGloin Parker United States Parland Eilis Hill B. Carradin R. Coleman Catholic Knights Morris Canal Bank Paris Texas Interior Department Bennett Choctaw Orphan Asylum Lottery Company

Expert Crayon Artist Turns Counterfeiter in St Joseph

Fred Jones a nineteen year old of St Joseph Missouri was arrested at the city hospital on charges of making and passing five dollar counterfeit treasury notes. He claims to be an expert crayon artist who works by hand without plates and can produce one bill daily. He fled to Oklahoma territory after his friend was arrested here four months ago and was burned in a prairie fire before returning home.

St. Joseph Fred Jones City Hospital Treasury Young Jones Jones Oklahoma Territory

Atlantic City Woman Denies Forgery Allegations

Mrs Lip pincott of Atlantic City denies a string of forgery accusations in a statement through her attorney. She admits poor business dealings and losses for relatives, but claims a power of attorney authorized her actions and that she never forged documents. She defends her stock speculation as far less extensive than reported.

Pamaperenia Lippincott Atlantic City

Elopement of Merchant and Employed Man's Wife Stirs City

In Attr Orra Illinois a prominent Mason City merchant E Stevenson elopes with Mrs Addie K Stoddard wife of one of his employees. Stevenson is married. He raised funds in his store before departure.

Mason City Stevenson Addie K. Stoddard Attrora Ill

Italian migrant forced abusive circulars on passersby

The count had been forcing defamatory circulars about his wife’s character on pedestrians until taken into custody. He spent the night in jail and will be given a hearing today. Montericolo followed his wife to this country after she left him for poverty and had been living in poverty in the Italian quarter of the city.

Montericolo Ttalian

Fury of a cyclone devastates South Carolina towns

A March cyclone swept across South Carolina causing widespread destruction from Carty to Columbia. In Easterling’s home ten miles east of here a mother was killed while her daughter escaped. Sumpter, Edgeworth, Blackstock, Orange county, and nearby towns suffered collapsed roofs, destroyed depots, and casualties. Prosperity reportedly wiped out as wires fail to confirm.

Caupes S&s. C Henrietta Esterling Here Ida Richardson Mathiason Atlantic Coast Railroad Baptist Spartansburg, Union and Columbia River Chester County Edgemore Dutch Reformed Blackstock Academy Orange County State Penitentiary Prosperity

Confession Linked to Har rison Fire Incident Seeks New Clues

New Jersey case unfolds as Mrs Lotz reveals origin of the Middlesex street fire. Frederick Wolffe faces arrest with wife and relatives over alleged incendiary act tied to insurance on Wolffe furniture. Five Hungarians on upper floor escaped or perished. Authorities pursue charges amid public interest.

Newanr N. J Middlesex Street Harrison Frederick Wolffe Wm. Boett, Jr Augusta Sqiz Wolffe Mrs. Lotz William Betz

Glasscock Denies NY Captaincy in Baseball Move

Glascock told a Indianapolis reporter that he did not want to captain the New York team. He discussed transfer terms from Brash and noted talks about salaries and consent amid the late freeze-out and expected sale.

New York

Slo cum Sentenced to Death by Electricity in May

New York dispatch reports James A. Slocum the baseball player convicted of murdering his wife was sentenced to death by electricity, to be carried out in a week starting May 5 as ordered by authorities. The piece also notes Auditor Pavy challenging the Order of Tonti's authority and plans to close its lodges, with several already disbanding.

New York James A. Slocum Srutserviep Pavy Order of Tonti Alton Oiew

Moonshiners Defy U S Authorities in Virginia Camp

More than two hundred moonshiners in Franklin County Virginia establish a fortified camp and openly resist authorities. They operate over one hundred stills producing thousands of barrels of whisky with no duties paid to the United States.

Danvittz Mareh Franklin County

Italian Baron Arrested for Libellous Circulars in Harrisburg

Count De Montericolo, an Italian who wed Miss Virginia Knox of Harrisburg, was arrested in Harrisburg yesterday on charges of distributing libellous circulars. The case centers on propaganda sent to residents, accusing the wife’s character in a defamatory campaign.

Parnaprrraia

Death on the Rail Officer Silay Middleton Dies in Accident

Silas J. Middleton, a former flagman on the Grand Rapids and Indiana and later a brakeman on the Louisville and Nashville, was killed when a freight train backing toward Frankfort Kentucky derailed a hand car in a cut. His body arrived in the city at 2:20 PM and was taken to his family home for burial preparations. He was about 23 years old and well regarded locally.

George Middleton Buchanan Street Frangfort Silas J. Middleton Grand Rapids Jett Indiana Peltier

Dr Bruebach Fort Wayne Physician Dies After Long Illness

Dr George T Bruebach one of Indiana’s oldest and most prominent practitioners died at 3 o clock Friday morning at his home 71 Clinton street Brights disease was the cause He leaves a wife and daughter Mia Eugenia Biewend who resides in Los Angeles California Funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm from the residence He was born March 3 1830 in Grossalmerode Germany and came to Fort Wayne in 1858 where he practiced for thirty years He served as president of the Allen County Medical Society and was an examining surgeon for Hartford and Germania Life Insurance societies

George T. Bruebach Indiana Clinton Street Bright Bruebach Mia Eugenia Biewend Los Angeles California Grossalmerode Germany Cassel University of Marburg

Dedication of the New Odd Fellows Hall at Huntington

The Huntington Odd Fellows dedicated a new hall with state grand lodge officers and hundreds from nearby towns. Fort Wayne and Columbia City contingents attended along with about two hundred in regalia and the First Regiment Band providing music. A reception committee escorted Grand Master Binckley as the ceremonial rite proceeded with formal ritual and impressive pageantry.

Fort Wayne Eel River Canton Binckley Brethren of the Order

Matrimonial Vows For Myrtle Philley And E G Schulze

The wedding will be held this evening at the bride's home on Decatur road with Rev. S A Northrop officiating. Myrtle Philley, active in Baptist church youth work, will wed E G Schulze, stenographer for Hoffman Bros, a popular local figure. After the ceremony the couple will reside in Williams addition. Mr J C Smith of 100 Butler street, a young actor with DeLon's company, is also mentioned in the notice.

Decatur Road Myrtle Charles Philley E. G. Schulze S. A. Northrop Baptist Church Third Presbyterian Church Schulze Hoffman Bros Williams J. C. Smith Butler Street DeLon Womeily Company

Marriage Notices Include Smith and Reiling Aumond Pairings

A wedding in Yesterday joined Mr. Smith with his bride Lettie Frazier of Winchester Indiana as he retires from show business. At August Reiling’s home Emma Reiling married Will Aumond with generous gifts including a Chickering piano from the groom’s brother. The couple departed after noon.

Lettie Frazier Winchester Ind Smith August Reiling Emma Reiling Will Aumond

Deaths in the Community Volume and Variety

Mrs G Winch dies at 55 from stroke near Maumee road. funeral at 2 p m yesterday at 300 Maumee avenue conducted by Rev Barns and others. Daug hter of Contractor John Greer dies as well. funeral at 1 30 p m yesterday from 49 Walnut street. Mrs English dies at Hoagland. funeral Monday. Jerry Lynch 27, brakeman on the Pittsburg road, dies at his father's home. second death in the Lynch family within a year.

G. Winch Porter Messrs. H. D W.E. and Sherman Winch Indiana Maumee Road Maumee Avenue Barns Emma Kircher Walnut Street John Greer English James English Mr. Lynch

Fort Wayne Members to Attend Indianapolis Scottish Rite Convocation

Fort Wayne delegates named G W Pixley S R Alden Chas Fitch E O Burode M M Slattery Chas Read Wm Geake Frank Wilt D W McKay John Lillie George Lillie Dr G L Greenawalt A D Cressler will join brethren from Angola Auburn Columbia City Bourbon Plymouth Bluffton and Decatur at the Indianapolis assembly. The Sarafah council consistory will confer many degrees on a large class.

Indianapolis Messrs G. W. Pixley 5. R. Alden Chas. Fitch E. 0. Burode M. M. Slattery Chas. Read Wm. Geake Frank Wilt D. W. Mc.Kay John Lillie George Lillie G. L. Greenawalt Tae Sentinet Fifth Ward Democratic State Central Committee Democratic Party

Supreme Court hears Grubb railroad case over damages

The Grubb vs Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville railroad suit advances to the state supreme court with Bell Morris representing the defendant. A $3 166 judgment stands after a damages demand. Other actions include Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Co suing Michael and William Fitzgerald on a $125 note and a land sale of 250 by 320 feet for $4 000 north of Wayne and east of Harmer street. General Mahone is named consul general at Paris replacing General Rathbone.

Grubb Fort Wayne, Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad Supreme Court Bell & Morris Michael William Fitzgerald James A. Rosevelt John White Wayne Harmer Street

Monuments Bill Courtesy Letter From McClellan

Congressman A O McClellan states the Maumee Valley monuments bill will likely pass. He notes support from military affairs committee and says he will push the appropriation for five forts Wayne Meigs Defiance Fallen Timbers and Toledo. The Monumental Association of the Maumee Valley inspired the effort.

Morris Cody Congrass Maumee Valley A. O. McClellan Wayne Meigs Defiance Fallen Timbers Toledo Monumental Association

Fort Wayne Manufactories Fuel Foreign Trade

Fort Wayne artisans produce goods for use both in the United States and abroad with substantial export activity. Washing machines from Anthony Wayne and Horton companies reach Europe and the Americas, organs from Fort Wayne Organ Co. play across waters, and Olds wagon works ships to Kingston Jamaica. Fort Wayne factories lead in foreign demand for American goods.

Fort Wayne America Europe South America England Anthony Wayne Manuufacturing Company Horton Manufacturing Company Albert Bond Fort Wayne Organ Company Olds Wagon Works Kingston Jamaica West Indies

Indoor sports program announced at Princess Rink

The Amateur Athletic Club schedules indoor events at Princess Rink on April 10 with a full officers list led by Judge George W. Ewing and James B. White Jr. The program includes sand bag throwing, running high jump, potato race, one mile runs, sack races, tug of war, three legged races, boxing, obstacle race and more. Civil and probate matters noted include a state case against James Bolyard and Marion Mentzer and various court judgments. Administrative bonds filed and real estate transfers are listed alongside.

Princess Rink James B. White, Jr Edward White E. N. Otda W. H L. Peltier D. J. Randal Charles Woodworth Edward Linderman Ben Woodworth Art Smith E. W. Bolger A. B. White Edward Detzer W. H. Peltier Henry Piepenbrink I. W. Leonard E. D. Baldwin J. B. White Jr S D. J. Randall F. D. Bond Tt. W. Leonard Roy Trainer

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