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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1890
Page
2
Michener will visit Columbus before the Republican convention to assess ground and form a final stance. Non-committals will voice opinions afterward. Democrats plan a banquet for Juper Thurman’s 76th birthday on November 13 in Columbus.
In November residents will decide on buying local gravel roads to make them free for travel. The move aims to save about 7500 dollars by avoiding a special election and places the measure below the county ticket to minimize disruption.
Fragmentary text shows names and street references including Georgia and Virginia locales, with a date range 17-46 and scattered terms like Cody and Soeur esd. Context unclear, but items imply a brief notice or local street listing.
Warped second growth white oak Tutte and fogs 24 5 73 Wat U2 duct long and to 30 inches in Mameier. We pay highest market price for everything in our tine. For further particulars call at Winch's Hab and Spoke works Hast end on Wabash railroad 26 48.
A dense extract outlines voting procedures and legal penalties for the election. It details ballot handling, straight-ticket options, secrecy, and observer roles, plus penalties for ballot tampering, election interference, and noncompliance at polling places. It references officials, courts, and election timelines, emphasizing care with ballot packaging and voter conduct.
voter instructions describe how to vote a mixed ticket and require poll clerks to initial each ticket. guidance covers counting disputes, preserving ballots, burning undisputed ballots, and delivering tally papers and envelopes to the county clerk with seals and affidavits per statute.
A Canton dispatch lists Sherman Foraker Grosvenor Reed Herr and possibly Ingalls Frye Hoar and Blaine among participants in a Canton Canton Ohio campaign rally to recreate Major McKinley. The fight is centered on the tariff issue and viewed as a matter of national concern.
Canyon New Jersey September 27 A brutal murder shocks Merchantville area as Mrs Annie Miller is found slain with throat cut and fingers bitten. Francis Lingo, a farmhand, is arrested after a torn blue shirt and witness sightings link him to the crime. The case echoes a prior Lecounney incident nearby.
Ovtyvenaxa Sept 29 Major W J Gleason head of Ohio branch said the Irish national league across the country has virtually disbanded. The once powerful organization collected funds for Ireland now must be sent to Harrington and Kenny in Parliament. Dr O Reilly of Detroit previously treasurer resigned after accounts were examined months ago.
A Milton Kentucky distillery warehouse owned by Levy Bros of Cincinnati burned yesterday, destroying 1500 barrels of whisky and causing an estimated loss of 100,900 dollars. The Snider’s Richwood distillery property was insured.
In Bantiuonk Maryland a joint meeting drew about two thousand people with the orthodox Hebrews in the majority. Michael Galen an anarchist denounced religion and government in strong terms. A bitter fight followed, cries echoed into streets, and police raided the hall making many arrests.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and other lung ailments with a guarantee of results or money back. Dreier & Bro Drugstore promotes Trial free and offers Bucklen’s Aviation and Electria Bitters plus Jacksen s Armen Salve for skin and piles.
Lisbon and nearby towns buzz over Rev W W Nutting of Boston eloping with Miss Alta Mills of Jackson Michigan. They stay at the Horton house near Ellendale claiming marriage while Nutting faces accusations and a possible other wife in lunatic asylum reports. A Boston end notes Nutting’s past and a Notre Dame professor death follows.
The State Board of Election Commissioners orders canary colored sample ballots printed 25 by 38 inches for statewide distribution. Three copies sent to each precinct with ballots to be posted publicly for voters to consult before entering booths. Green county tickets posters proposed for prominent posting. Star shaped stamp to indicate choices. Only parties polling at least 1 percent in 1888 may print tickets on state ballots. others require 500 signatures.
In London at the Ormonde club, Slavin defeats McAuliffe in two rounds lasting six minutes. McAuliffe weighing 294 pounds vs Slavin 108 pounds, blood drawn from McAuliffe’s nose and ears as Slavin dominates both rounds, McAuliffe unable to rise before the count. Crowd of about 200 spectators.
Wasumarox dispatch notes President Harrison and cabinet members planning a California visit next May during a period of diplomatic scheduling. The report emphasizes the arrangement of travel and the anticipated meetings with state officials and regional leaders.
Ottawa officials say the Canadian cruiser Critic overstepped by seizing the American fishing schooner Davy Crockett at Souris on September 25. Dominion leaders aim to avoid Atlantic fisheries disputes while Behring Sea talks continue and have asked the Critic’s captain to explain, hoping to clear the vessel if possible.
New York Herald dispatches from Guatemala City describe a dramatic scene in the minister’s private office. A daughter of General Barrundia drew a pistol to shoot Minister Mizner but was overpowered before harm could be done. The incident followed the killing of General Barrundia aboard the Acapulco, with officials gathering details. The report notes the minister fled, locking the door as the weapon was wrested away and the police soon transported the woman away.
A local ad promotes a house with a wide line of medium and heavy weight clothing not surpassed in the country. It highlights new fabrics in shirts and overcoats, well fitting garments, and a complete, reliable stock aimed at attracting shoppers from Fort Wayne.
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