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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1889

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Conspiracy against the Russian czar widens in Europe

May 18 reports from St Petersburg reveal a broad conspiracy among army officers and regiments in Moscow and Warsaw. Several officers died by their own actions, hundreds were arrested, and czarina fears grow. Separate dispatches note anarchist plots in Seneca Valencia and plans by Captain Wissmann against Kalawa amid Arab rebels.

St. Peterspore St. Petersburg Moscow Warsaw Czarina Mapri Seneca Valencia South America Farmar Wissemann Kalaway Dr. Peters Veler

Drunken assault and mistaken fatal shooting reported

A drunken man wounded a woman named Handley on a city street and fled to railroad yards where an officer fatally shot a man in an open box car. The dead man is William Hansen of Chicago. the man sought remains at large. Other reports note a Fort Randall soldier killing his sweetheart Maggie Lowene and a hanging Indian named Sirmine Apepage for murder, plus a bank paymaster robbery arrest and a double colored quarrel ending in a slaying of Amanda Hardin by Ann Curence with a bladed knife.

Jonet Handley Babb Wm. Hansen Chicago Nroprara Neb William McLaughlin Fourteenth Infantry Fort Randall Maggie Lowene Tuscax A. T Patrick Ford Abhington Drum Miles Cyclone Bill M. E. Cunningham Whan

Embezzling Cashier Arrested Over $18,000 Loss

William B. Derby, cashier of the Mutual District Messenger in Boston, is held on a charge of embezzling from Western Union Telegraph. An expert audit showed he raised monthly bills by about one third and pocketed the excess. Derby, about 35 and married, is believed to have stolen far more than $18,000.

Boston Wm. B. Derby Mutual District Messenger Company Western Union Telegraph District Messenger Company Western Union Derby

Smuggling Arrests In New York On Champagne Steamer

Xavier and Mary Arnold a married couple were arrested on the steamer La Champagne leaving Havre. They faced Commissioner Shield in New York on smuggling charges with $2,500 bail each. A custom inspector found 26 gold Swiss watches in the woman's corset and belt along with chains and bracelets. The counterband value is estimated at 12,000. They previously lived in Pennsylvania and were bound for Washington Territory.

New York Xavier Mary Arnold Havre Commissioner Shield Custom House Pennsylvania Washington Territory

To Be Married This Evening

Mrs. Oscar Folsom, mother of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, will wed Henry Perrine in Jackson Michigan tonight. Perrine, secretary of the Buffalo City Cemetery association, is a prominent Buffalo citizen. Mrs. Cleveland travels to Jackson with friends. couple plans a quiet ceremony and will return home later this week.

Indians at Cheyenne agency council votes on Sioux bill plan

At the Cheyenne agency a large council of fifty selected from various tribes chose twelve judges to handle dealings with the Sioux commission. The council approved a plan of action for the entire tribe and favored accepting the Sioux bill provisions at once.

Perret, Cak Cheyenne Agency

Roof Collapse Buries Workers at Baldwin Shoe Plant

May 18 report from Detroit describes a roof section collapsing during construction at H. P. Baldwin & Co shoe factory. Laborer William Bernofski died from injuries, while mason H. B. Vincent suffered a broken leg and shoulder, and Geo. Roberiiz endured dental trauma and bruises. Cause of the accident is under investigation.

Perforr Mich H. P. Baldwin & Co’s William Bernofski H. B. Vincent Geo. Roberiiz

Actress Fannie Davenport Marries Leading Man Melbourne McDowell

New York May 20 Miss Fannie Davenport and Melbourne McDowell were married privately by Rev. Dr. Charles H. Eaton at Dr. Eaton's residence 17 Hawthorn Place. The ceremony united a noted actress and her leading man in a dramatic company.

New York Fannie Davenport Melbourne McDowell Charles H. Eaton Church of the Divine

Mrs Eaton witnesses wedding of Miss Davenport in St. Cloud

Miss Davenport arrived from Philadelphia after ending a dramatic season there yesterday. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Eaton and a near relative of Miss Davenport, with the newlyweds driving to the St. Cloud hotel where they are staying.

Postmaster General Clark Decrees Neutral Fourth Class Posts

In a Washington briefing Clarkson declares no faction favors in fourth class postmasterships. He aims to appoint Republicans irrespective of faction, noting no fixed southern policy and challenging claims of state control. The report lists appointed officials including S. S. Yoder, G. W. Shute and Lew Wallace for military academy visitors and several receivers, registers, and Indian agents.

Washington Clarkson Civil Service Military Academy S. 5 Yoder Lima G. W. Shute Marion Ind Lew Wallace Crawfordsville Thos. D. Baumgarner Arkansas Dardaville Ark Henry C. Pickles Delaware Folsom N. M Frank Lennek New Mexico Roswell, N. M

Woman wrestler wins as opponent dies in startling match

In Curvenaxp O May 20 Edward Howe and wife Mrs. Howe argued with Frazier near Hawkins. Mrs. Howe claimed she could throw him. They wrestled and she threw him onto a lounge. He died shortly after, allegedly from rupture of an artery.

Curvenaxp Frazier Edward Howe Wife Hawkins

Woman's Charms Linked to St Louis Brewer Missing Manager

Albert T. Schwab, 32, manager of Green Tree Brewing Co in St Louis, vanished leaving about $8000 shortage. Authorities suspect involvement with a woman in the affair.

St. Loui Albert ‘T. Schwab Green Tree Brewing Company St. Louis

Engineer Murder Probe After Grutally Assaulted Cab

May 20 report from Grutally Assaualled in Blis Cab Ohio says Edward Kurnett a Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago engineer died last night from a skull wound found in his cab about a week earlier a bloody club was found nearby and officials believe murder. Also fires at Clay City Excelsior dour mills caused 10000 loss and no insurance other Michigan blaze at Howard City damaged property worth 40000 to 50000 including church opera house bank and several shops and homes. At Furst Michigan lightning struck the Hamilton stock stables destroying several buildings injuring Mrs Nogett and killing two colts Tecumseh the trotting stallion saved. Dynamite in a tool house exploded destroying tools harness hay and grain.

Manshzip Ohio Edward Kurnett Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Terre Haute Ind Excelsior Dour Clay City Howard City Mich Baptist Church Martin’s Bank Furst William Hamilton la Pere Roa John Nogett Tecumseh Western Arms and Cartridge Company Jacksonville Ill Benoir Wis Young Curcaco Gresham Volney T. Malotte Indianapolis Chicago and Atlantic Railway Baatimore Adam Brandau Baltimore Hanover Junction Chicago Express Baltimore and Ohio New York General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church Elliott Shepard Serius Port Hamberg IndianaPpous United States Grand Jury Indiana Kentucky Ohio River Cuarneston Walter Hicks Brooxley Pratt Tenth Street Williamsburg Curiaco Avenue K New Orleans Cummings Wanasu Champion Hills Forty-seventh Indiana Regiment R. A. Schoolcraft North Manchester Ottawa Inl Supreme Court Pastisure Rome Pittsburg and Alleghney Jacob Freidman Michigan Avenue Freidman Burkunsiade Bavaria Omana Neb Scott Carrie Emaker Lewis Marvin Marvin Stewart Will Boston American Baptist Publication Society John P. Crozer Upland Board of Managers Beruix Prince Bismarck Cuarurston W. Va Fayette County AlExAndria Prince and Washington Streets Gov. Lee New Yerk Presbyterian General Assembly Roberts Crosby Union Theological Seminary San Francisco Cal Lick Conservatory St. Louis French Village I l Redfield Brown John Humphreys Burns Dugquary Illinois Central Cutcaco Robert Burn London Carl Fries Stockholm Robert McCann Ireland American Association Patterson N. J Steven Brodie Passaic Falls Passaic River Brodie Wm. E. Howard Electric Sugar Refining Company

Resolutions of Condolence From Phonix Lodge No 101 Ik of P

The Supreme Ruler of the universe called Rob ert Hanna home, leaving a faithful friend and brother devoted to fraternal vows. The lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to mourners and to his living or departed brother, draping the charter in mourning for thirty days and recording these resolutions in the lodge records.

Phonix Lodge No Robert Hanna B. T. W. Buatt Louis Hazzano J. MM. Ronissox

Memorial resolutions for late member Hanna with mourning

The document records a fraternal club's resolutions mourning Robert Hanna, noting his kindness and friendship. It requests sympathy for his relatives, orders mourning for ninety days, and directs minutes to include the tribute. The note includes signatures from Col Hauss and others, dated May 14 1889 Fort Wayne. A separate fragment mentions Arnold and Doyle's boating accident with a capsize and drowning.

Divine Providence Robert Hhina Robert Hanna Chuir Compnion Col. I. Hauss L. Teutmerer H. G. Hazzano Fort Wayne

The Wabash Sold to Joy and Ashley for 15.5 Million

In May at Curiaco the Wabash rail road was sold to James F. Joy and O. D. Ashley on behalf of bondholders for 15.5 million dollars. Joy deposited 900000 as good faith. Leading railroad figures attended the sale.

Curiaco Wabash James F. Joy O. D. Ashley

Indianap olis tragedy ends in double razor murder suicide

John Schroeder a German saloon keeper in Indianapolis aged 37 murdered his wife in the bar room as she carried a nine month old baby and nearly severed her head with a razor. He then killed himself with the same razor in a nearby common. The crime was linked to hereditary insanity and Schroeder's respectable means contrasted with the brutal act.

Indianarouis Ind John Schroeder Schroeder

Fire Violent Blaze Destroys St Stadeur District

Early today a vacant building fire in St Stauveur rapidly grew, forcing military demolition of houses with powder to halt spread. A premature explosion killed two men as flames engulfed a large area, destroying over a hundred homes and causing losses not less than $100,000. the fire continued to rage.

Quesrc St. Stauveur

German Savings Bank Likely to Finance State Loan

Telegram from Inpianaroris indicates deputy attorney general approves savings bank purchase of bonds under the act of March 11, 1889. Bank calls board meeting for Saturday. Treasurer Lemcke remains confident bonds will be accepted and the bank will fulfill its contractual role.

Inpianaroris Ind Lemcke Bissinger Savings Bank Winston, Lanier & Co Lemeeke

Death Strikes High Minister-Elect of Russia

New York on May 16 Mr Allen Thorndyke Rice the newly appointed minister to Russia died in the early morning before his scheduled sea voyage aboard the City of Paris He was nominated by President Harrison and died at age thirty six after a throat tonsillitis attack that doctors said made the voyage impossible.

New York G. W. Bowen Indiana Institute of Homeopathy Indianapolis

Clever swindler nets liquor firms $300000 scheme

Curacao May 16 One of the year’s largest swindles reveals John Archibald Camp a bright young chemist living abroad. He claimed to discover a compound that when added to new whisky imitates four to six year old high wine. A refrigerator with a false bottom aided the theft.

John Archibald Camp

Notable weddings and mysterious deaths across towns

A string of short notices covers a beautiful woman found fatally injured on a Bauwar sidewalk, a Philadelphia Clover Club wedding of Col Benton K Jamison and Miss Jean Willard, a breach of promise suit by Louisa Lehman, a hotel suicide in Philadelphia, a Presbyterian church assembly opening with 480 delegates, a smallpox case in Chicago, a gasoline explosion in Crevenano injuring several, funeral arrangements for Allan Thorndyke Rice, storm damage near Liberty Missouri, a bank robbery near Pickneyville, and a pair of thieves robbing a wealthy farmer in Conguerns Illinois.

Jean Willard Gazena Til Louisa Lehrman Lafayette Hotel A. Anderson New York General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States Howard Crosby Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church Chicaco Wm. E. Wood South State Street Oklahoma Crevenano Ohio Mary Zeman Frank Zeman Mikalesek Allan Thorndyke Rice Russia Cooper Washington Square Grace Church Boston Kansas City Rush Creek Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Road Liberty Chilicothe Conguerns William Tumpner Four Mile Prairie Pickneyville St. Louis Tom Con. Wort Milweyless Oo Povken

St Louis wrestles at Turner opera house for $250 a side

Barnstorming results show Con nors winning all three bouts two catch as catch can and one Graeco Roman. Reports from Curriaco Indiana and surrounding towns span May 18 to May 20 with a mix of church, court, and public notices including robberies, fires, and grand jury actions across multiple states.

President names numerous foreign and domestic appointments

Washington reports a wave of appointments including Solomon Hirsch as minister to Turkey and Clark Carr as minister resident to Denmark. Also named were Henry Severance as Honolulu consul general, Jarret as consul to Birmingham, Sherman as consul at Liverpool, and two DC commissioners. Additional Florida judge, New Mexico, Nevada, Dakota officials named with others for federal posts. Colbert hanged for October murder. ICC surveys rail safety regulation. Secretary Proctor heads West Point site inspection, Secretary Tracy to Brooklyn, and notes on Allan Rice funeral.

Wasurxeton Solomon Hirsch Oregon Turkey Clark IE. Carr Illinois Denmark Henry W. Severance California Honolulu John Jarret Pennsylvania United States Birmingham Thomas H. Sherman District of Columbia Liverpool John W. Douglas L. G. Hine Washington Charles Swayne Florida Ww. D. Lee New Mexico Supreme Court Territory of New Mexico John W. Whitcher Nevada District of Nevada John ©. Murphy Dakota Territory of Dakota Richard Li. Walker Kansas District of Jacob Yoes Arkansas James W. Savage Omaha Neb Union Pacific Railway Company Amer Smith, Jr Ohio Cincinnati David W. McClung Internal Revenue Nelson Colbert Philip Wentzel Columbia Interstate Commerce Commissioners Proctor West Point Tracy Brooklyn Walker Blaine New York Allan Thorndyke Rice

Buffalo Man Dies in Fort Wayne Telegram’s Sensational Tale

A Buffalo, New York, telegram reports Frank D. Hamilton, a wholesale cigar agent, died in his Main Street apartment after refusing medical help and following a Christian science doctress. He drank wine after summoning help, then died. The missive notes he had a Brooklyn physician brother and two wives, one living apart in Fort Wayne, with a rambling letter from the estranged spouse. Hamilton belonged to Oil Creek lodge No. 303, Masons.

Buffalo N. Y Frank D. Hamilton Main Street Christian Science Morgan Brooklyn Fort Wayne Ind Mate Annie Charlie Hamilton Oil Creek Lodge Masons

Eleven Deaths Reported by City Undertakers This Week

The list for the week ending May 18 records eleven deaths. Included are Albert Garrison 69 heart failure Anna A Tower 34 pneumonia Carlton E Wikel 3 scarlet fever Mary Gable 1 day spasms Grace Southern 1 year brain fever Child of Warren Egle 1 day exhaustion Child of Dr Wheelock 15 months spasms Adeline Heinwinkel 56 dropsy Fred Niemeyer 2 years lung fever Child of John Rupp 1 day exhaustion William Benz 6 weeks whooping cough

Albert Garrison Anna A. Tower Carlton E. Wikel Mary Gable Grace Southern Warren Egle Dr. Wheelock Adeline Heinwinkel Fred Niemeyer John Rupp William Benz

Simmonss Lawsuit for Libel Over Stock Claim at Plymouth

Mr W Simmons files another libel suit at Plymouth seeking 10000 pounds for damages against the Plymouth Republic owners. A second action targets the paper over alleged self issued Jenny electric light stock. The Republican continues its ongoing newspaper fight despite the suits.

M. W. Simons Plymouth Republic Simons Jenney Electric Light Republican

Youth Falls From Tree Injures Son of Daniel Wutzell

A boy from Daniel Wutzell’s family was badly hurt when a tree stunt at West Main and Osage streets went wrong Friday evening just after 6 o'clock. Several boys, including Daniel Hutzell's son, were climbing upper limbs, and in the accident the youth fell to the ground. Others nearby helped and the scene drew concern from onlookers.

Daniel Hutzell West Main Osage Streets Hutzell

Untimely Injury Report From Stricken Home

A man suffered a broken back and severe injuries after an incident at his home. He was conveyed there and a physician summoned to attend him.

Ance

Fort Wayne Adopts Central Mutual Fire Insurance Plan

A group of Fort Wayne business leaders led by D. N. Foster Charles McCulloch John C. Peters and Perry A Randall gain control of Central Mutual Fire Insurance company formerly in Hammond near Chicago. The home office moves to Fort Wayne with offices in the Aldine hotel East Berry street. The mutual plan targets manufacturing risks nationwide and aims to reduce expenses through stronger corporate ties and frequent risk inspections. Directors include Foster Peters McCulloch Randall Breed Piper Richardson Edwards and Williams with Edwards serving as secretary and Slyter as general agent. Both Edwards and Slyter relocate to Fort Wayne.

D. N. Foster Charles McCulloch John C. Peters Perry A. Randall Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company Hammond Chicago New Aldine Hotel East Berry Street Union Mutual Insurance Company Cincinnati D. N. Foster Furniture Company Fort Wayne Furniture Company The Central Indiana Machine Works Horton Manufacturing Company Hamilton National Bank Wm. J. Breed Crane & Breed Manufacturing Company H. P. Piper

Monroeville Guests and Fort Wayne Visitors

The Monroeville Breeze reports Fort Wayne guests visiting Monroeville over the weekend. Lon Duffy and May Searr hosted, Lulu Heller stayed with relatives, Louis Heilbroner and Ben Cohen visited Carr ie and Lena Strass, plus teachers and other locals were noted during the Sabbath and weekend visits.

Monroeville Lon Duffy Fort Wayne May Searr Lulu Heller Louis Heilbroner Ben Cohen Carrie Lena Strass Duke Beals Miss Ida Melia Renamensnider Clara Geyer Lizzie Norris

Astor Chronometer Lesson and Railway Dispatch Honors

A tale contrasts the cost of a chronometer bought by an Astor clipper captain with its vast later value, illustrating how dismissing new ideas can harm fortunes. It then notes a Mr Ed Flunsaker, formerly Nickel Plate dispatch­er, being appointed chief train dispatcher for K and C Western, D M and A Western, and PL and S L divisions.

China New York Mr. Astor Port Long Astor Warner Andrew Wilson Royal Society Edinburg Health London Eng Ed.flunsaker Nickel Plate Road Fiim Missouri Pace Talioiel Company Pueblo Cola Mix Gul ISM Crete E. H. Hunsaker Western

Concordia College to mark semi centennial in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne prepares for the semi centennial of Concordia college to be held on the 25th and 26th of next month. The event will draw old students and Lutheran friends from across the west and beyond.

Concordia College Emanuel Lutheran Church A. Raepler J. P. Beyer Brooklyn N. Y A. Graebner H. Kaeppel St. Louis Great University Missouri West Chicago Cleveland Indiana Ohio Illinois Michigan Friends of the College Fort Wayne

Robert McIntyre to Speak at Y M C A Lecture

Orator Robert McIntyre, famed West writer, appears Thursday evening in the Y M C A hall on the program titled Thirty Hours in the Sunless World Admission is 50 cents The Topeka Commonwealth hails him as surpassing Ingersoll in lofty thought and as the most profound Kansas thinker with unmatched eloquence.

Robert McIntyre West Topeka Kan Daily Commonwealth McIntyre Robi Ingersoll Kansas Talmage America Europe Robt. McIntyre

Grand jury indicts three men on assault and theft charges

Mike Hargenreider and Cieo Merz face indictments for assault with murderous intent after a shooting incident. Wm. Vhets is charged with petit larceny for stealing a halter from Andrew Surface of Huntertown.

Mike Hargenreider Joe Davis

Barrett Indicted on Three Counts for Wife’s Murder

The grand jury in session last week investigated the killing of Mrs. Barrett by her husband John Barrett and returned an indictment charging him with first degree murder on three counts. His trial is set for September 9.

Barrett John Barrett Hxerl

Indiana and Ohio Oil Gas and Mining Co Incorporated

The Indiana and Ohio Oil Gas and Mining company of Portland was incorporated yesterday at the secretary of state office with capital stock of 300000. Directors are Charles E Hequembourg Robert C Bell and R T McDonald. Fort Wayne money appears to back the company and Salamonie gas fields lie in Blackford county indicating expansion beyond Indiana. Mr Doli himeelé was ot Indienayor.

Indiana and Ohio Oil, Gas and Mining Company Portland Jayconuts Charles E. Hequembourg Robert C. Bell R. T. McDonald Fort Wayne Salamonie Blackford Doli Himeelé Waa

Fort Wayne Mayor cracks down on Sunday liquor and vice

Fort Wayne moves to enforce state and city liquor and gambling laws. Mayor Daniel L. Harding orders police and marshal to arrest violators with no favoritism, extending reach to two miles beyond city limits. Chief Diehl supports strict night closures and impartial enforcement amid looming license actions.

Daily Sentinel Harding Fort Wayne State of Indiana Dantex L. Harpe City of Diehl Colerick

Thief Ring Foiled by Counterfeit Note Sale

Officer Patton Minkes captured Henry Walthouser Otto Hager and Paul Kittkerwitz after a plan to rob their companion at the Maumee river near Leikauf's packing house. They seized about $20 in cash with a counterfeit $10 note detected. The trio appeared before Esquire France and were bound over to the court in $300 bail each.

Henry Walthouser Otto Hager Paul Kittkerwitz Maumee Leikauf Hager Kittkerwitz Patton Calhoun Street Esquire France

Forced to Leave Home for Free Trial Package

Over 60 people were moved yesterday to receive a free sample of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad touts cures for bad blood liver and kidney issues and urges readers to call a druggist for a sample. Includes other product pitches and notices about individuals and medical claims.

Lane

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