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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1890

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Eight Hour Day Labor Protests Sweep Cities

Long May Day rallies nationwide report large carpenters strikes and allied trades seeking eight hour days. Chicago led with 30,000 in a peaceful parade, while Detroit and St Louis log heavy union activity and anticipated walkouts among iron moulders, plumbers, masons, and miners across Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

Chicago Carpenters’ Union Detroit Mich Canada Pamapenpeara Union Carpenters of Philadelphia Naval Post Hall United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Cincinnati Ohio Carpenters’ Unions Iron Moulders’ Union St. Louis Iron and Steel New York Mechanic’s Exchange Mmwavxer Wis Milwaukee Peroni Ill Peoria New Water Works Company Prrrspunc Pittsburg Builders’ Exchange Chcaco O. J. L. Meyer & Sons Co Boston Calhoun Place Cucaco Bosses Association Foree Maleable Iron Works Block Road

Telegrams From Different Parts of the State

A collection of short dispatches from Covington Gosney and Plymouth with local political nominations crime and a fire damage report. Notable items include Covington forming a WCTU chapter led by Miss Alice Palmer and Mrs. Sanford Dryden as president, a Democratic ward primaries slate for councilmen, a violent assault on Carl Tiederman, a death by apoplexy of Charles Heding, a business failure by William A. Ryan, an old citizen James B. Cook death, a search for Samuel Admire by horse thieves detectives, a fire at Snyder Stevens insurance and Whitlock Astley hardware totaling about 4000 dollars, and Seymour Democrats naming a strong city slate headed by Christian Frey Jr.

Covington Alice Palmer Indiana Carl Tiederman Sermoun Charles Heding Awnprersox William A. Ryan Samuel Admire Frank Barker Smith’s Valley Playmouth Snyder & Stevens Whitlock & Astley Seymour Christian C. Frey, Jr Ephriam H. Ahlbrandt Philip J. Fettig Louis W. Godfrey

Temperance Alliance Issues Prohibition Address to Republicans

Des Moines May 6 The executive committee of the state temperance alliance issued an address to temperance Republicans. It states a large Republican majority supports prohibition and the party has supported the cause since 1882. The address warns that the party and prohibition must stand together or fail, fearing move to repudiate prohibition is near.

Des Moines Iowa State Temperance Alliance

Deputy postmaster Lindsey flees with $3500 in Arkansas

Helena Arkansas May 1 deputy postmaster W B Lindsey is $3500 short in his accounts and a fugitive after admitting full charge of the office. Special Inspector McClure traced him, Lindsey fled to the river and was last seen drifting downstream. Grant the postmaster has squared the deficit. In Purmparent, Gov Allen and Elijah Beebe paid $200 for supposed counterfeit money in Newark, New Jersey, but police found tissue paper and a few real bills in the satchel.

Helena Ark W. B. Lindsey Grant McClure St. Louis Lindsey Purmapenesia Gov. Allen Phillipsburg Kan Elijah. Beebe Superior

Kemmler Execution Discussed With Governor Hill

Attorneys for the electrical companies and for the condemned man Kemm ler spoke with Governor Hill in Albany about appealing to the US Supreme Court on the new death law. A reprieve was reportedly asked to allow a stay while the appeal might be pursued. the governor denied it, though officials offered no official confirmation.

New Yor Albany Dunston United States Court

Bennett Law Debate at Wisconsin Republican Conference

At a May 1 conference in Monroe Wisconsin the state committee and about 150 party leaders discussed the Bennett law. The consensus held the law should not be an issue though support for compulsory education was near unanimous. A five member group was appointed to draft a conciliatory Lutheran resolution for the state convention platform.

Moontson Wis State Committee State Central Committee

Indiana Man Walks From Car Platform and Is Killed

Joseph B. Hedgeman, an Indiana resident, aboard the northbound train of the Kansas City St. Joseph and Council Bluffs line, stepped from the coach near Nishnabathna Mo while asleep and was killed yesterday afternoon. Also noted, Wa R. Baker former Houston Texas Central president and longtime public official, died after paralysis at age seventy.

St. Josefa Joseph B. Hedgeman Kansas City Houston

OhioAttorney General Moves To Seize Hamilton Land

The Ohio attorney general began proceedings in Franklin county to recover fourteen acres of central Hamilton land valued at not less than 600000. The Pan Handle railroad owns a large section, with Carr Brown's flouring mill and several fine city residences on the tract.

Hasmouton Ohio Attorney General of Franklin County Hamilton Pan Handle Railroad Carr & Brown

Fighting Fishermen Clash On Oregon River Conflict Turns Deadly

On the Columbia River near Pontiano Oregon a violent clash erupted between union and non union fishermen. Armed with rifles the combatants fought. one man Jack Hayman was killed and Charles Olsen and Charles Wilson were seriously wounded. The battle followed an effort by union men to bar non union fishers from the river as the latter sold catch at cut rates.

Pontiano Ore Columbia River Jack Hayman Chas. Olsen Chas. Wilson

Woman in Trance Eats Nothing for Ten Days

Avrena Mich May 1 Two years ago Margaret Kinney of the city fell ill and has since lived in a trance. For weeks she remains motionless and sometimes goes ten days without food. Physicians say her general health is good and cannot explain the remarkable sleep. The girl has not spoken since her illness began.

Avrena, Mich Margaret Kinney

House classifies worsted cloths as woolen cloths

The House passed a bill classifying worsted cloths as woolen cloths. The President granted a respite for two death row inmates Benjamin Hawkins and Lewis Williams until May 29. A Notingham bank note reports Cashier Pittman’s sudden departure may cost only $1000. President Nix’s plans remain unclear.

Benjamin Hawkins Lewis Williams Biraasalam Ala Nottingham Bank Pittman Nix

Ink News Office Closure Casts Loss on Depositors

A local paper reports that the Ink has been closed for several days, risking a personal loss of about $7,000 for depositors if no action is taken. No further details are provided in the available text.

Funeral of Senator Beck Arrives at Capitol for State Funeral

The body of Kentucky Senator James Burnie Beck arrived at the Capitol shortly after 10 o clock accompanied by a congressional committee. The casket was carried to the marble room, opened for public viewing, and a quiet crowd paid respects before the procession proceeded to Lexington for burial.

Marble Room Senate Capitol Brsck R. Brackenridge

Reign of terror grips Choctaw mining town

Reports from Paris Texas describe Thigh Oklahoma Territory in the Choctaw nation as lawless with no municipal government. A secret mining town mob linked to Mollie Maguires terrorizes residents and the city marshal was killed resisting arrests.

Paris Tex Thigh Indian Territory United States Mollie Maguires Roberts Jean Denand Triuos Art Bowie Thomas Desven Cal Southern Pacific Tagleville Vex

Indianaplis Man Invents Warm Weather Meat Curing Process

Inpranavouts May 2. B F Plum mer of this city has devised a method to cure meat in warm weather without ice and has applied for a patent. He claims thirty days to ready for smoking using only natural agencies. Pork packers express strong interest and promise surprising results.

Allen O. Mwaks Court in Bin Own Defense

In Columnus Ohio May 1 Allen O Myers an accused journalist appeared to defend himself against contempt of court. He said he had hired lawyers for three years to stay out of jail and ended up incarcerated. He spoke for about half an hour predicting a decision next week.

Columnus Ohio Thera Supreme Court Allen O. Myers

General Boulaner to sail for France seeking another trial

Paris dispatch notes General BouLan cer will depart Jersey Sunday to travel to France and demand a new trial. Le France says President Carayt will be informed of the landing coast and location.

France Paris le France Boulancer Jersey Carayt Attter

Governor Hill Signs Ballot Reform Measure

Ausany November May 2 Gov Hill has signed the ballot reform measure and prepared a memorandum to accompany it It will not be released until tonight. Casco May 1 World’s Fair directors meeting elected Lyman J Gage president with Thomas Bryan and Potter Palmer as first and second vice presidents Officers to be chosen next Friday night. Wasniscrox May 1 In the US Supreme Court ex Attorney General Garland prompted motion Carlisle Cleveland admitted to practice.

Ausany Casco Lyman J. Gage Thomas Bryan Potter Palmer Wasniscrox Supreme Court of the United States Garland Cleveland

Congress agenda mixed with eulogies for Samuel Randall

Washington reports a busy day as the House adopts the Lafayette and Chester public building bills each at an $80,000 limit and sets aside Saturday, June 4 for eulogies to Samuel J. Randall. The Senate ponders the customs bill while nominations are sent to the Senate, including Dustin for assistant treasurer in Chicago and Cook for collector at Sandusky. Later, members attend Senator Beck's funeral services in the Senate chamber.

Washington House Lafayette Ind Chester Pa Samuel J. Randall Senate Dolph Great Britain Mexico United States Senate Department Daniel Dustin Illinois Chicago Ill T. P. Cook Ohio District of Sandusky Washngtox Ingalls Butler Blackburn Morrill McCrary Kentucky Beck

Minnesota's First Election Under Australian System

Sr Pavn Minn May 6 The first election in this city under the Australian voting system is underway with quiet polling and broad participation. Democrats doubt the new method while Republicans praise it with Smith the Democratic mayoral candidate likely to face a smaller following and Kiefer the Republican contender favored by many. Polls close at 5 pm in one of the most orderly elections, with favorable weather and a high turnout.

Sr. Pavn Minn Smith

The Slayer of Dr Prichard Believed Lynch Victim

Reported lynching of C M Mills after capture near Coldwater following the fatal shooting of Dr Prichard. Mills reportedly wounded in the legs resisting surrender as about fifteen men pursued him along the Cimarron river. A courier to Coldwater sparked the claim of lynching though details remain disputed. Separately, W Fred Pettitt requests court order to access remaining remains for analysis to prove innocence in his wife’s murder case.

Wicarra Kan C. M. Mills Prichard Coldwater Cimararon Mills Lavayette Ind W. Fred Pettitt Circuit Court

Sudden Death of Ex Lieutenant Governor in Chicago Lodging House

Ex Lieutenant Governor A F Shuman died suddenly at 11 10 last night in a lodging house at 18 Quincy Street Chicago Tl He entered the office at 11 complained of sickness and could not go farther A nurse later found him gasping on a bed Dr Spalding said apoplexy caused the death in the lodging room on the second floor

Catcaco A. F. Shuman Quincy Street Shuman

Lutherans Plan State Convention to Oppose Bennett Law

Milwaukee leaders said the Wisconsin Lutherans will hold a state convention in Milwaukee on June 4 to oppose the Bennett Law. About 10,000 invitations will go to opponents, with a platform aligned to Milwaukee Democrat declarations and a pledge that no candidate supporting the law will be endorsed.

Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Democracy

Establishment of Original Package Saloons in Iowa City

Two residents of Macon County Iowa initiate original package saloon plans in an inland city of Iowa. Brewers commit to cover litigation costs. The city already holds fifteen government licenses for hole in the wall and bootlegging businesses.

Macon Crry Iowa

Insane Asylum Fire Rages in Monstreat Quebec

Fire at the Montreat insane asylum in Quebec begins around 11 30 and, at reporting time, threatens to leave only walls while authorities fear many inmates may perish.

Inferno Inmate Fire Threat Described Inmate Count Given

Partial OCR describes a blaze in a structure’s middle wing with an estimated 100 to 150 insane inmates trapped and in danger of death as flames mount and escape routes fail.

Destructive Cyclone Kills and Injures Texans

A cyclone swept Salt Creek and Acton causing multiple deaths and serious injuries in Hodd and Parker counties. Miss Della Carmichael aged 17 and a one year old child died near Tee Rhodes home. Many homes wrecked and crops damaged across Salt Creek, Acton, Robin Creek, and Graham with hail destroying crops and vegetation.

Graspsway Texas Salt Creek Hodd County Tee Rhodes Della Carmichael Mary Carmichael Gibbs Rhodes Nora Mr. Robertson Payne Alf. Massey L. McPherson J. Woolenliffe M.C. Hersley Mr. Brook Acton Parker and Hodd Robin Creek George Griffin Graham Young County

Adams Likely to Seek Congress Seat in Randall District

Painaperrara May 6 Robert Adams Jr United States minister to Brazil who recently returned on leave of absence is likely to run for congress on the Republican ticket in the late Samuel J Randall district A majority of ward committees endorse him for nomination The Democratic nomination centers on State Senator McAller and Representative Gentner The bitter split between their friends boosts Republican hopes Adams would win if both rivals run

Painaperrara Robert Adams, Jr United States Brazil Congress Samuel J. Randall McAller Gentner Adems

Tri State Millers Convention Plans Revealed

The Tri State Millers convention to be held in this city next Tuesday and Wednesday features sessions on organization, milling grades, market relations, selling methods, interstate law, and national legislation. The program includes a morning reception, state association parlor meetings, a two day business session at Princess rink, a city tour, and a banquet with stenographic reporting.

State Association Princess Rink Standard Hall Club

Senator Calvin Brice Inspects Muncie Railroad Purchase

United States Senator and railroad magnate Calvin Brice arrived from Indianapolis this afternoon to review operations of his Lake Erie and Western purchase the Mimeie. He travels in a special car with General Manager Bradbury and traffic manager H. C. Parker to consider relocating the general offices to Indianapolis.

Calvin Brice Muncie Road Lake Erie and Western Railroad Indianapolis Bradbury H. C. Parker Lake Erie and Western Road

Brakeman Eugene Koemler Severely Injured In Accident

Freight brakeman Eugene Koemler on the Port Wayne line had his right hand mashed between bumpers near Valparaiso. The hand was amputated at the wrist. He was brought to the city at 1 20 and is hospitalized at St Joseph.

Eugene Jake) Koemler Port Wayne Valparaiso Koemler Bnt St. Joo Hospital

Lodge of female white caps organized near Doolittle's Mill

Report from Korenry dated May 3 notes a lodge of female white caps formed in the Perry county area with a sixteen year old girl named as leader.

Korenry Doolittle’s Mill Perry County Miss

Cupid’s Surprises Lead to Quiet Marriages Across Town

A series of small weddings unfolds at multiple locations in Eldorado and nearby towns. Frances Page and G B Willey wed at the bride’s home with a brief ceremony, then depart for England via New York. Dr A C Boswell weds Josephine Flores in Eldorado. Charles Draeger and Laura Crockett marry quietly at Pastor Northrop’s. Julia Nierman ties with Charles Lange in Dayton. Mary Kelly’s daughter wed Judson Ross at Clinton Street Episcopal residence. Other announced unions include Dr W S Knapp and Myrtle Kincade, engineer Michael McCarty and Margaret Hartnett, and John Gilutting and Vogelwade.

East Third Street Julia Nierman Charles Lange Dayton Ohio Lang Clinton Street Mary A Marshal C. Kelly Judson K. Ross Michael McCarty Margaret Hartnett Baker Street John Gilutting Fort Wayne Lafayette Miss Vogelwade Andy Glutting

Marriages At Madison Street And Emanuel Church

The article reports two upcoming weddings. Miss Tillie Siemon, daughter of the late August F. Siemon, will wed Henry Meyer Jr of Meyer & Bro hatters at 27 Madison Street with Rev. H G Sauer officiating. Betty Horstmeyer will marry Christian Borgman at Emanuel Church then reside at Main and Ewing streets.

Madison Street Miss Tillie August F. Siemon Henry Meyer, Jr Meyer & Bro., Hatters H. G. Sauer St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Meyer Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Mies Betty Henry Horstmeyer South Wayne Christian Borgman Main and Ewing Streets

Those Who Have Gone to the Bourne Whence None Return

Week ending May 3 reports deaths from city undertakers. Names include Robert Wilson 34 consumption Elizabeth Rooks 29 consumption John E Sties 7 bowels Anna Chauvey 79 age Patsey Casen 55 throat complaint Hough Reed 71 W C Carson 70 general debility Edward Krebs 13 days spasms Fannie Li Yeager 58 cancer Hester Rowan 80 pneumonia May Hartshorn 5 scarlet fever Margaret Henzer 67 heart disease Barbara Rhein 28 consumption Louisa Gick 37 heart disease Perry Archer child 1 day exhaustion John Mehls 70 blood poison Anna Schlamkofer 2 days spasms

Elizabeth Rooks John E. Sties Anna F. Chauvey Patsey Casen Hough B. Reed W. W. Carson Edward Krebs Fannie Li Yeager Hester Jane Rowan May Hartshorn Margaret Henzer Louisa Gick Perry J. Archer John Mehls Anna Schlamkofer

Old Settler Philip Troutner Dies at 91

Philip Troutner, formerly of Aflen County, died April 6 in Decatur Indiana at age 91. He lived in Fort Wayne in 1814 and remained in this county until thirty years ago before moving to Adams county. He left a daughter in Nety Haven and several other children survive. Troutner owned considerable property and was remembered as generous and a lifelong Democrat.

Decatur Ind Philip Troutner Fort Wayne Adams County Nety Haven Troutner

City Enumeration Report Shows Small Increase Over Last Year

Official figures from Fort Wayne enumerate 12 400 school age children, an increase of about 800 over the previous year. Enumerators report to Superintendent George S Felts and note the gains observed by Michael Woulfe and Daniel Bieghler.

George S. Felts Michael Woulfe Daniel Bieghler Fort Wayne

Returns from the Country Show a Decrease This Year

The returns from the country show a general decline versus last year’s enumeration in almost every instance.

Fort Wayne Ed Institutions Shine in Growth and Debate

Fort Wayne boasts Concordia College and Fort Wayne College alongside other schools. Concordia, founded in 1839, hosts 200 plus students on thirty acres with strong languages and sciences. The Methodist College, at Wayne Street, values a broad curriculum and notable alumni but faces debt and possible sale to merge with Fort Wayne Medical College. Other institutions include Westminster Seminary, Conservatory of Music, two business colleges, and private schools under strong management.

Fort Wayne Indiana H. R. Page & Co Chicago Concordia College Lutheran Church Perry County Missouri St. Louis Concordia University West St. Louis University Fort Wayne College The Methodist College North Indiana M. E. Church Wayne Street Iand Fort Wayne Medical College Westminster Seminary Conservatory of Music Business Colleges

Hills Jailed After Postponed Trial

Yesterday after swindling case state versus Waldo Hills began Judge O Rourke left to attend a relative’s funeral summons Judge Morris to bench Case adjourned to the 21st inst The 3500 bond sureties surrendered Hills to jail awaiting possible new bond.

Waldo Hills O’rourke Morris Hill

Obituary notices in Allen County area

Obituaries report the deaths of Peter Claude Huguenard aged 99 near 6 am Monday and Elihu Pocock age 68 near Zanesville with Masonic honors. Adam Francis 55 dies at county asylum. Michael Wiedmann 28 dies of lockjaw. Daniel Metcalf 64 dies in DeKalb county. Surviving relatives listed include children and siblings. funeral details given for several.

Peter Claude Huguenard France Allen County Victor East Superior Street August Francis Huguenard Mia Frank Parnin Henrietta Huguengard Zanesville Adam Francis County Asylum Indianapolis St. Joe Hospital George Crawford Nellie Walker (Hines Major Drake Philip Jacob William John Francis Putnam Street Michael Wiedmann Washington House Murray Works Wiedmann Wurtemburg Germany St. Marys Catholic Daniel Metcalf This County Jackson Township DeKalb County Jagrippe S. C. Metcalf

Death of a Maiden Lady at Clinton Street Home

Miss Jane Rowan aged eighty one died at 6 o'clock last Thursday morning at 114 Clinton street, home of her late sister Mrs. Dr. Ayers. Born in 1809 at West Newton Pa she lived with the Ayers family for years and remained active in First Presbyterian church. Funeral was held Saturday at 3 p m from the residence, Rev D W Moffat officiating.

Jane Rowan Dr. Ayers Clinton Street Miss Rowan West Newton First Presbyterian Church Admiral Rowan Rowan J. B. Harper D. W. Moffat

German worker dies after nail injury at Murray foundry

Michael Wiedner, a young German employee at the Murray foundry, stepped on a rusty nail last Monday. After initial recovery he relapsed, and by morning he was found suffering from lockjaw at his boarding house. Dr. Schilling treated him, but the illness proved fatal. Wiedner, who came from Germany, is survived by two brothers and was unmarried.

Michael Wiedner Murray Foundry Frialay Washington House Bernhard Weber Schilling Wiedner Germany

District Y P S C E Convention to Meet in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne will host a district convention of the Young People's Societies of Christian Endeavor at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday May 13 with delegates from LaGrange Steuben Noble DeKalb Whitley Allen Huntington Wells Adams Blackford and Jay counties. Papers on Endeavor topics will be read an address delivered and a question box opened by Dr Rondthaler Indianapolis. Delegates from churches without C E societies are invited. Send names to Miss Lida Lowry 90 West Berry Fort Wayne chair ent committee.

Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor First Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne LaGrange Steuben Noble DeKalb Whitley Allen Huntington Wells Adams Blackford Jay Rondthaler Indianapolis Lida Lowry West Berry Street

Grand Jury Reported Jail Break Attempt by Inmate

May 3 report from Lacranor states prisoner Frank Minger, jailed on murder charges, sawed two bars in his cell, freed one to escape, and hid the other in his bed. The discovery followed the grand jury's jail visit.

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