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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
7
A jealous lover shot and wounded Private King during a shooting at Bedloe's Island. Miller fired the fatal shot as a man approached a veranda amid a tumult over a German girl. The incident follows a long Columbian celebration planning note.
Reports from Vene Yorx Oct 8 describe a rapid collapse of the de facto government near Los with Crespo forces advancing unopposed and followers fleeing. In Rush County Indiana, Ex-Judge Culien faces charges amid a political test, while Emmett Dalton’s fate stirs tension in Corrervilx Kansas and Giles County prepares for elections with heightened policing. General Weaver visits Pulaski Tennessee as party activities spark crowd action and police deployment.
The Globe reports twelve affidavits from witnesses in the Lizzie Borden murder case. Alarming statements include Lizzie Borden consulting a lawyer about stepmother estate, threats to turn her out unless naming a man, and multiple accounts of Lizzie near the body during the funeral. The paper vows to publish further important information from Office Harrington when safe.
A twelve year old boy found a supposedly unloaded shotgun and fired it killing a seven year old and wounding two others in Rock Creek township. The weapon had not been touched for four years. The incident followed the parents leaving the home to visit Huntington.
Oct. 8 Washington reports a second known female burglar in the city. A short, very black woman about 30, wearing a light coat and sailor hat entered the Connolley residence at 1905 Ninth Street NW, startled by a lamp and fleeing with a pocketbook containing $1.50. Police describe her as stout and diminutive, and note ties to a prior robber, Sarah Nichols, with associates Meredith Briscoe and Curtiss, while speculation links the case to potential Parisian purchases by M. Patenotre for the French legation in Scott Circle.
The French philosopher and sage Joseph Ernest Renan died this week. Born February 27, 1823 at Treguier, he began in the priesthood but left the seminary as a skeptic after study. He held a professorship, wrote for periodicals, and published Life of Jesus in 1863. He was elected to the French Academy in 1873 and authored multiple works on Christianity and philosophy. Charity and toleration guided his life.
Avera David B rivera a well known cotton buyer in Bateton North Carolina killed himself with a pocket knife at 7 30 this morning in his Yarboro hotel room after drinking overnight and seeking police protection at 2 00 am He was 45 and wealthy having retired to Smithfield and married to Governor Fowle's daughter.
A lamp upset at Maurice Furman’s home on Seventh Street started a blaze that forced a neighboring family to flee. Rachel Levine aged 28, Sarah Levine 5, and Esther Levine 18 months were badly burned and removed to Gouverneur hospital. Damages estimated under 7000 dollars.
In Wasatnatoy on October 8 M. Patenotte the French minister at home for the purpose of marrying has presented to his government for consideration the residence of Morton to be purchased by a foreign state or diplomatic entity as part of ongoing discussions surrounding the marriage and property arrangements.
A freight and a passenger train collided on a curve two miles west of Xenia Ohio on the Panhandle railroad. Engineer Joseph Nichola was crushed between boiler head and tender. Fireman VanHorn likely fatally injured. Passengers bruised. crew escaped. Cause appears not due to carelessness amid a yard split and a steep grade. A second note reports a Canadian Pacific special train derailing into a ravine after a bridge fire, injuring engineer, fireman, and a brakeman.
Found true bills against Homestead men charged with treason and against Carnegie Steel officials with aggravated riot and murder charges. Pinkerton brothers and their agents named in the indictment.
Washington report outlines a divorce case linked to a scandal involving Mrs. Samuel Dickson wife of a U. S. Navy surgeon. The incident at the National hotel last Friday led to a confrontation with a young Englishman named Carter as Dr. Dickson struck him and spoke harshly while Mrs Dickson remained composed.
Judge Gresham tells Judge Allen of his plan to vote for Cleveland, saying it is no secret. The Illinois circuit court has two district courts, one in Chicago and one in Springfield, with Judge Allen presiding over the Springfield court as a Democrat. The Republican state organization had asked Gresham to appoint election supervisors, but he delegated Allen to handle the appointments, triggering surprise among Republicans.
Dr Samuel Lewis Barr of South Dakota died suddenly in Washington while visiting Grand Army posts. A Mason of high degree and physician, he was about 53 and a prominent G A R member and citizen.
Hon James H Rice ex auditor of Indiana died at 5 a m at the Grand hotel Indianapolis after a year of poor health. Born 1845 in New Albany he was a soldier merchant legislator and Democratic leader. Funeral set in New Albany with honorary pallbearers including Lamb Burke Dougherty and others.
The county hosts a series of campaign dates for Democratic nominee William F. McNagny starting October 15 at Besancon and continuing through November 7 at various schoolhouses and centers. Numerous speeches list venues and speakers, including Hon. J. M. Barrett and Hon. C. M. Dawson, with changes shown to accommodate farmers and citizens for Claude Matthews’s appearance.
In dense fog off Whidby Island the Canadian Pacific Navigation steamer D Premier collided with the Willamette coal collier. Four people died instantly, one drowned, and seventeen were badly wounded. The Loloiah towed three dead and wounded to port, seeking the unknown body wedged in wreckage.
Turnkey Lindsey takes Cyrus Spencer to Richmond asylum after deciding not to operate on his head. Columbus Day events slated with two ballot boxes, sample ballots, and a large parade in Columbus city, including church groups, floats, and a high anticipated attendance.
Ada Ohio man A W Kinkey arrived at police headquarters on Sunday claiming his 25 year old son has been murdered. He said the son left six months ago, wrote weekly to family, but has not replied for weeks, and fears foul play in Fort Wayne. Police spoke with him as he waited for further word.
About 300 people attended a political event in Randall Hall Friday evening featuring Hon. C. F. Darrow and Hon. J. Z. White of Chicago. Judge Dawson presided. White spoke first to enthusiastic reception, then Darrow held the audience past 11 with witty, probing remarks on tariff policy.
A two day gathering of the Young People's society of the Northern Presbytery met at the United Presbyterian Church in Muncie. Officers named for the year include C. L. Pinkerton president and M. B. Friday vice president with delegates from Tipton Murray and Fort Wayne among about twenty to thirty attendees.
A large and lively democratic gathering occurred on Saturday evening at Hoagland in a joint Allen and Adams county event. Speakers included Mayor Read of Decatur and Hon. Samuel M. Foster of the city, with the Hoagland club already active in the campaign.
The University of Michigan admits two Chinese women Mary Stone and Ida Kahn as pioneers in reform of foot bending and medical studies. They will pursue a medical course and then return for mission work. Also three boys study literature before medicine. The record voyage noted 515 miles as the ocean steamship’s greatest day run.
Leroy Templeton, candidate for governor, headlines a Populist gathering at the Princess rink with Ralph Beaumont L W Rogers G W Howard and Calvin Hasselman among speakers. Templeton predicts a strong Indiana vote while Captain Power recalls Weaver’s southern tour and incidents at Albany Macon.
Drs T J Bills and K H Wheelock announce a co partnership for their ophthalmology and artistic practice. The firm begins November 6 and will operate from Dr Wheelocks office at 26 West Wayne Street. Public congratulations are extended for a pleasant profitable association.
J J Wolfe a photographer died of lung trouble at his residence 6 North Fulton street at five this morning He came from Lancaster Ohio last June and bought the Shoaff gallery He leaves a wife and was a member of the K of P lodge K T and Odd Fellows Interior services will be held at his residence this evening at 7 Rev Leeper officiating His remains go to Steubenville Ohio for interment The Aftermath society plans a reading titled The Seven Old Ladies from Lavender Town later this month
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