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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
1
Reading like a column of jumbled clippings, the piece references 1939 city life with mentions of church figures, Concordia college, a ministerial plan, and a Virginia incident. It also reports a James River shooting, a drowning in Edenton, and a Galveston shipwreck with crew injuries and a captain surviving.
Ex judge Theodore Barnett of Indiana died suddenly of apoplexy at 1 AM in his room at the Sinclair House New York. He was eighty four and had served as a judge in Indianapolis and as editor of Frank Leslie’s Weekly. He was a trusted legal figure and diplomat with ties to President Johnson and Bvarts. The body was identified by George Francis Train.
Johannes Philip Seuss, longtime Marine Band conductor in Washington, resigns to head a newly formed orchestra by New York and Chicago financiers for the world’s fair. Renowned composer and conductor, he guided the Marine Band on a successful country tour two years ago.
Fred Whitrock alias Jim Cummings, once the Iron Mountain road bandit who robbed Express Messenger Fotheringham of about 80 000 in money and securities, was released from Jefferson City prison and said he would work honestly. He alleged he took 54 000 in cash and 30 000 in papers from the car.
Forty thousand people from Shelbyville and surrounding counties attended a Democratic barbecue in Shelbyville Indiana. Speakers included A E Stevenson vice presidential candidate and several national Democrats. The Indianapolis News endorsed Harrison for re election in a separate note from Syvranaport.
The St Johns German Lutheran Church at West Washington and Van Buren streets in Ssuyuxet confirms its English services begin and will continue weekly with a parish plan to add an English Sunday school. The church reports 300 members, 50 families at the Pontiac and Gay street branch, and over 50,000 dollars in property, with missions support over 1,000 dollars. H P Dassexer invites all to next Sundays English services and school plans.
The northern deanery convocation of the Indiana diocese convenes at Trinity Church Michigan City this week. Opening included a 7:20 PM sermon by Rev. W. W. Raymond and an address by Rev. O. W. Seabrease. Day two featured Barker hall services and a deanery business session with parish reports followed by calisthenics in Baxter hall.
Diphtheria runs high in Butternut Wis with three deaths Monday and many new cases reported. Schools shut and officials take precautions to stem further spread of the scourge.
Regular services were held at 10 30 conducted by Rev Augus tine Prenties. At 1 pm visitors with Rev N W Heermans traveled by train to inspect the northern Indiana penitentiary. The group then met at Trinity church where Rev D I Hobbs of Logansport spoke on the care of the young.
Rumors spread that Bourke Cockran canceled engagements to stump for Cleveland and Stevenson signaling Tammany Hall's waning support. He told national headquarters his doctor ordered rest for throat and eyes, forcing him to quit speaking for a week.
A Paris dispatch says German socialist Herr Liebknecht was advised to shorten his stay in France. He condemned Russia France alliance as disgraceful and warned Russia would betray. He warned disarmament could avert famine but feared a vast war. He was expelled to the Swiss frontier after being active in Marseille labor congress.
England's force under Col. Sir W. Lockhart begins a trans-Indus expedition from Allahabad to quell the Black mountain tribes led by Hashim Ali. 5000 British and Indian troops advance with sapper support to restore order, amid calls to annex the district.
The Catholic parochial schools in Quincy are barred from the public Columbus day event. Father Weil invites Lutherans to join Catholics in a separate public celebration. In Corsicana Texas Senator Mills shows worsening condition and may limit further campaign activity.
News from Piersucre and Homestead reports Carnegie Steel’s Homestead plant, including the 23 inch armor plate mill, has been closed indefinitely with workers paid off. Company officials offered evasive statements amid circulating rumors of a full shutdown.
Stephen M. Clement, president of the Marine Bank of Buffalo, died after a paralysis attack. Born February 26, 1825 in Manlius Onondaga County, he later led the Merchants' National Bank of Dunkirk and served as director of the North American Bank of New York.
The text highlights a prominent banker from Fari bault Minnesota, serving as president of the local clearing house and a key figure in the Baf fle clearing house. It notes Mr. Clement's significant involvement in educational and charitable affairs.
Reported blast at Busk station from five hundred pounds of giant powder on the Colorado Midland line wrecks the depot and tunnel nearby. Passengers on the train were thrown from berths as the set off on the platform caused wide destruction. Early estimates claim about twenty five people on the platform were killed.
Washmeton September 29. The post office department officials investigated attempts to form a company like the Montana Mining Loan and Investment firm in New York and Chicago. Haupt of Butte City Montana, the chief promoter, was taken into custody and will be tried in U S court at the November term. Haynes says he will examine locations in New York and Chicago and seek action if the scheme is similar to the Montana case.
Gen J B Weaver third party presidential candidate arrived in Ratden North Carolina and spoke at a park gathering of about 3000 with a 2000 strong third party procession. He wore a cornhusk rosette and was introduced by Chairman Wilson. Mrs Lease followed him in the event.
In Axnerson Indiana on September 29 John Pence a farmer and juror was attacked by his brother-in-law Marion Coburn who mistook him for a burglar entering Coburns home Pence left with a badly blackened eye and appeared in court today dented by the mishap
In Comunsus Indiana on September 29 quail numbers are high with large coveys moving into town. Birds settle on buildings and shade trees attracting boys with airguns and gum slings. Sportsmen plan to begin hunting October 15 as they seek feed and cover.
Miss Minnie Smarra aged eighteen of Manchester Indiana was killed last evening by a west bound fast train while attempting to cross the tracks She was struck by the engine and thrown about fifty feet and died instantly despite a companion's attempt to restrain her.
A dentist C Bronson in Seusectapy New York was found dead in a police station cell, suspected poison after a troubled period following a chloroform incident involving V Jenks. Coroner probes his death as family dispute and prior emotional distress are noted.
From Converse to Culver and beyond, reports span a new bank with 25000 capital, a fatal Mitchell run away, a fatal bar fight in Sparltown, bank mismanagement, vanished Bethlehem farmer Isaiah Krider, postal threats at Culver, and masked men threatening saloon efforts.
A cave in at the East Norrie mine in Tronwood, Bessemer district, trapped ten miners at 4 AM. Rescue efforts rush air and attempts to reach the men as crowds gather. Names include John Johnson Abraham Thompson Frank Damshon and Samuel Damshon with others unnamed. Also reported are four timber men two trammers and a missing ship tender. Separately General James W. Husted and Patrick Gilmore die, with obituaries noting Husted’s long service and Gilmore’s postwar musical accomplishments.
A gang from Iowa dug a sixteen foot deep quarter mile canal to divert the Missouri River into Nebraska at Bellevue. The action, discovered by accident, aims to shield Iowa damages while risking Nebraska losses. Authorities fear conflict as resistance moves grow.
Judge Castleman of the criminal court questions his court's authority to naturalize foreigners. He has referred the matter to the circuit attorney. If his view is upheld thousands of voters could be disfranchised.
Col W K Nelson editor Kansas City Star said at democratic headquarters that when parliament reconvenes in England a bill will be introduced to put a duty on American wheat. He noted pamphlets circulating in England advocating the measure.
In St Paul Minnesota R Rodalk United States commissioner an Harrison appointee defects to the Democrats and supports Cleveland. In New York Grover Cleveland arrives with campaign aides and talks with state leaders about local tickets while plans for speeches remain unsettled. General Stevenson and wife travel through the South and Midwest, delivering multiple talks and meeting supporters as the race intensifies.
Ex-sergeant at arms of the United States Senate Colonel W P Canaday died last Tuesday and was buried yesterday. The case features a disputed self harm claim with outside window damage and missing valuables fueling burglary theories. An administrator may be appointed to his estate amid these questions. A Columbus interview with Allen G Thurman discusses Hill’s speech and New York politics amid a dull campaign and opposition to the force bill.
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