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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1894
Page
1
Reports from Mt Sterling Troutdale and other points describe Coxey's Commonwealers seized freight trains and demanding sustenance. Army leaders emphasize discipline while facing hunger and desertion. marchers near Des Moines receive meals and transport aid as Kelly presses toward the city.
In Missouri Valley Iowa today city marshal killed and two others wounded during a botched capture of a gang of thieves described as tramps. Police surrounded a barn but thieves opened fire and escaped. Earlier unrest at Ohio penitentiary led to a chapel fight between Deputy Warden Playford and Warden James as prisoners watched.
In Logansport Indiana Charles Knight sues Cass county seeking to restrain the city from buying an electric light plant from Standard Electric Light Co claiming the city exceeded debt limits lacks cash and authority to levy taxes. Knight, a major stockholder in the current provider, alleges improper city action and asks for a new trial in the matter.
Mrs Mary E Lease, noted Kansas reformer, was taken seriously ill at her Richmond Indiana hotel last night. Physicians diagnosed heart disease and after revival she was reported to be somewhat better.
report from Columbus Ohio says al vinites guard a tent camp with 110 people seeking rail funds and travel by rail to parade. In Salt Lake about 200 to 300 unemployed men led by Carter plan a Washington march on foot via Denver. Aspen residents organize an army to join Coxey while denouncing Wolcott. Anarchists avoid parades. Crispi instructs officials to curb trouble. A socialist manifesto is seized in Naples.
The Saxton National bank failure leaves St Joseph with no legal city depository. The council has not solved the issue after bids were let a year ago, with 5 percent on daily balances and an $800,000 bond. A Buchanan county bank offers to take over, but old bondsmen must be released. funds will be held by the treasurer until a solution is found.
Arthur Rhys by attorneys begins action to set aside a $25,000 judgment against him by Walter Strange and E. H. Stone alleging juror bribery and influence. Potential criminal prosecutions implied if proven. Deforming Children's Feet is target of a San Francisco case to test legality of foot binding among Chinese families. A Ching Say is charged as society seeks a test case to prosecute violators.
Rome April 30 The government promptly acted to repress May Day disorder and suppress socialist leadership. The decisive action has lessened the vigor of unlawful protests and prospects indicate continued suppression of unrest.
A devastating fire at the St Charles Hotel on St Charles Gravier and Commerce streets in New Orleans began Saturday night in the kitchen and spread rapidly. Flames drove guests and servants to windows with at least one man leaping to the pavement and dying. many others were rescued from upper floors as the hotel, built in 1856 at a cost of 1 million dollars, burned to a ruin with an estimated loss near 1 million.
Denver reports last night and today’s storm as invaluable to farmers by saving crops and promising a bountiful wheat harvest. A San Francisco notice states Judge Van Fleet, former chief justice of Sacramento county, appointed to the supreme bench replacing Van Rhatterson who resigned.
Curiaco April 30. Ex-Judge Wm. W. Farwell who served on the superior court bench here for nine years died today of pneumonia at age seventy seven.
United States authorities uncovered another counterfeiters den in a well known Kansas City office building. Moulds and epurious coins were discovered though the gang had fled the scene.
New Hayes Conn May 1 George A Sweetland leading a Coxey army contingent spent the night in Central Labor hall enlisting recruits. Sweetland, a 32 year old nurse, spikes prison reform and led to a state investiga tion and prison wardens dismissal. Randall's Chicago contingent of about 400 men began marching toward Grand Crossing with a banner and police escort. In Spokane Dolphin's commonwealers met 200 US soldiers arriving from Fort Sherman to guard trains, planning dispatch east or west to prevent seizures.
May Day passed quietly in Paris and across France with no expected disturbances. In Hamme near Guent, 1000 rope makers halted work and marched, sparking window damage before authorities arrested several. From Rome to Sicily, Italian workers celebrated peacefully, with no disorder reported.
Crevevayn Ohio May 1 seven thousand unemployed men marched through Monumental square as speeches ended. The central viaduct riot saw a motor man refuse to stop a train and a mob wreck a car. Ten shots fired halted another car. street scene on Pearl street ended with a wrecked car. A policeman was roughed by the mob as pistols fired and plate glass shattered amid panic. police called out.
In Curvetano Ohio on May 1 a Presbyterian general assembly committee of sixteen, appointed to study theological seminaries, is in session at the Hollenden hotel. The day’s session centers on a plan to coordinate seminaries with the assembly and other church bodies.
The assembly cites closer harmony desired among religious schools, noting ten seminaries plus Union, which suffers some disfavor after Dr. Briggs was added to the faculty a year ago. The remark reflects ongoing unease with that appointment and current relations among institutions.
Washington April 30. House leaders move to bar Coxey talk in the chamber. Resolutions on Coxey’s bills and treatment of Coxey’s men will go to committees without debate to prevent inflamed discussion. Security tightens with officers patrolling capitol halls and two large gate-like porticoes erected to control crowds.
Emporia Kansas May 1 A wealthy Chase county bride Ada McHenry and her husband Riley Fank married four weeks ago moved to her large cattle ranch. Fank deserted amid accusations of unfaithfulness leaving a note and vanishing. Mrs McHenry, well regarded in Chase county, seeks explanation. In Colorado, Cripple Creek Victor mine reportedly sold for 520000 to New York and London capital.
Notices report the deaths of Mrs Catherine Robinson of Hoagland and Christina Hoch of 313 Lafayette St paralyzed, and Catharine Kelker of 259 East Wayne St grips. Also Julis Brannon 199 East Lewis St elder pioneer, and Brannon family members listed as survivors with funeral details in Allen county.
Mayor Brady plans strict enforcement of the license law in Muncie Indiana after arrests of saloonkeepers pending trial in the mayor's court. Forty eight saloons and twenty quart shops operate, with saloonmen claiming high compliance costs while nearby quart shops evade enforcement. George Brooks William Pash John Staitler and John Heaton were arrested amid expected further arrests.
In Bipperorp Maine on May 1 back room shinners walk out saying they strike for fun. Mills face risk to orders as a large strike began similarly a year ago. Shinners insist they will stay at work despite the dispute.
Claude Meeker, consul at Bedford, reports to the state department that England’s eight hour labor bill faces renewed effort after previous defeats. He notes Parliament will soon consider the measure, reflecting ongoing reform attempts in British labor legislation.
The article notes Mr. Davidson’s marine pictures rank among the best in the country and his growing renown as an author. In recent years he has contributed to Century and other well known periodicals, broadening his artistic and literary reputation.
In a bitter citywide contest, Republicans clinched the mayoralty with C B Oakley and the clerk’s office with W T Jeffries, plus six of ten ward council seats, while Democrats won water works trustees Charles McCulloch Henry Graffe and William Butler. Voters blamed fraud at the April primaries and dissatisfaction with party leadership for the landslide defeat.
Centralia Illinois May 1. About 400 miners from two Centralia mines will strike not over local grievance but under influence from other districts and a state federation. Workers accept pay of 56.25 cents but sympathy action leads to halted production. Sandoval mine vote opposed the move by three to one.
About fifty members from local clubs traveled to Indianapolis for the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs convention opening this afternoon and continuing tomorrow and Thursday. The Indianapolis News notes strong interest, varied programs, and the federation’s role in elevating reading, art and music across Indiana communities. A second item reports W J Roberts challenging the Keokuk Street Railway foreclosure sale of 85,000 in bonds, seeking to overturn the 10,000 bid as inadequate and unnotified to all bondholders.
Ex Vice President Levi P Morton filed with the court of claims at Albany a $5200 claim for nineteen of the finest Guernsey cattle killed by the state board of health under the tuberculosis law. It is the first such filing and could lead to further claims totaling about $75000 if allowed. Massachusetts aids Irish cause with a $5000 contribution. Final trial trip to sea for the U S cruiser Marblehead, speed tested and provisionally accepted, no expected defeats.
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