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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1890

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Goodbye Benny Congress Adjourns After Tariff Bill Passage

The article details the hush of adjournment as Congress moves to farewell session notes. It covers Breckenridge Kilgore quorums, Reed signing the tariff bill, its presentation to the Senate, and the adjournment resolution. Senate actions include labor bill discussion and printing-office pay amendments amid ongoing political maneuvering. Cromer challenger details conclude the piece.

Reed Senate House McPherson Morton Aldrich Committee On Finance Congress Sherman Blair Mr. Sherman Edmunds Blsir Messrs Harris Manderson Government Printing Office

Paid for his wife a verdict on alienation case

Bartimorz Oct 2 The jury awarded John Siebrecht 10000 damages against William H Evans in a suit over alleged alienation of Mrs Wilhelmina H Liebrecht now Mrs Evans Evans a wealthy contractor may appeal the verdict. The plaintiff said Evans sought divorce from Liebrecht then urged default while he married her after the divorce was granted.

H. Evans Bartimorz John Siebrecht Wm. H. Evans Wilhelmina H. C. Liebrecht Evans

Bunco Swindle Hits Hoosier Merchant In Evansville

In Evansville Indiana today M H Justus a prosperous Oakland City merchant lost $6000 in a bunco scheme. The con artists were arrested and Justus is being held as a witness against them. Dustins recent lottery windfall sparked the attempted swindle as he painted the town with friends. Proctor, a supposed friend, is also under arrest.

Evansvinitz M. H. Justus Oakland Dustns Justus Proctor

Suicide’s Will Allocates One third to Betrothed

The will of Lewis M. Griffin, who died by his own hand Sunday night in Bionmont Virginia, was admitted to probate. His estate is valued at 70000 dollars. He leaves one third to his betrothed Miss Nellie McCaull Rogers in fee simple after other legacies are paid. The bequest is to be paid as soon as stock of tobacco is realized.

Bionmont Lewis M. Griffin Nellie McCaull Rogers

Fiendish Kidnapping of Julis Brown Strikes Pennsylvania

In Bargyvizzz Pennsylvania two discharged colored farm hands of John Brown abducted his twenty year old daughter Julis last Monday week. They kept her in a ravine hut until Tuesday noon and assault ed her repeatedly while forcing whisky. They fled. she was found Wednesday and accused the two men Sam J Johnson and Jack Williams. A search party failed to locate the suspects.

Bargyvizzz John Brown Julis Johnson Williams

New York Central Bans Knights of Labor From Railway Work

New York Central officials order a halt to Knights of Labor membership among staff and direct department heads to enforce the policy. Vice President Webb's circular says the Knights’ leadership and recent strikes prove membership conflicts with faithful service to the company. General Superintendent Voorhees confirms employees must drop the order or quit the railroad.

New York New York Central Knights of Labor Webb Voorhees

Appeal Issued for Famine Relief in Ireland

An American commission for famine relief in Ireland issued an appeal based on data from across the country. It stresses no political ties and lists officers led by General James Grant Wilson with Hayes and Cleveland as honorary chairs. Contributions may be sent to the New York Sun or to reputable banks, with provisions and clothing coordinated via Mr. Arthur Dudley Vinton.

New York American Commission For Relief For Famine Ireland James Grant Wilson Rutherford B. Hayes Grover Cleveland James Redpath Geo Ebert Elloitt F. Sheppard James Phillips The Sun and Press Public Ledger Philadelphia Globe Boston New York Sun Commission Arthur Dudley Vinton New York Press

Pastor Sued for Breach of Promise in Scranton

The Rev. Peter Roberts pastor of Plymouth Congregational church was sued for breach of promise by Miss Annie Hussaboo of New Haven seeking 5000. She says their intimate relationship led to a criminal operation before his ordination and marriage. She claims the procedure left her a physical wreck.

Scranton Peter Roberts Plymouth Congregational Church Annie Hussaboo New Haven Conn Roberts Miss Hussaboo Yale Misa Hussaboo

Preacher Faces Charges Over Dissection of Infant

Alexander Frazier, a colored preacher in Lartiz Roor Arkansas, is in police court on drunkenness charges. Testimony reveals his wife died in childbirth and he sold the infant’s body. Medical students are said to have bought and dissected parts of the infant, with remains scattered in the house. Warrants issued for all involved.

Nella Lartiz Roor Ark Alexander Frazier Frazier

Seed Houses Ready for McKinley Tariff Bill

Special from Cape Vincent reports seed houses Cape Vincent Seed Co and Cleveland Seed Co mobilizing to ship Canadian peas before the McKinley tariff takes effect October 6. Four schooners haul peas day and night while warehouses run around the clock to load and store the harvest.

Watertown N. Y Cape Vincent

Two Brothers Executed in Havana for Atrocious Crime

In Havana on October 1 two brothers, Joe and Carmel Dias, were executed for an atrocious crime. They attacked a Turkish woman near Hincar del Rio, murdered her husband, killed the wife, and mutilated the bodies. The incident sparked renewed calls for vengeance.

Havana Joe Carmel Dias Hincar del Rio

Cleveland coming west to boost tariff reform

Ottawa dispatch reports ex President Cleveland may soon travel west after Harrison and Reed to aid the Democrats. Burlington road agent Entis said Cleveland would likely arrive October 10, with Democrats seeking equal rail facilities and potential speeches on tariff reform during his western visit.

Oxtenco Entis Burlington Road Cleveland Harrison Reed Ottumwa Grover Cleveland West

Impending Fate Brings Change in Birchall Before Execution

Birchall shows newfound seriousness in jail as his fate nears execution. Formerly carefree, he now speaks little and remains under strict watch with limited visitors. Mrs Birchall’s health improves and she plans to depart for England next week.

Birchall

OFF FOR HIS TRIP President Harrison Leaver Washing ton for His Western Jaunt

President Harrison and party left Washington at 11 24 AM aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. The group includes Secretary Tracy Marshal Ransdell Captain Merideth Private Secretary Halford and Mrs Halford with Jeanette Halford. George Grantham Bain of the United Press accompanies them to Indianapolis. The Haslemore hotel car provided by George M Pullman and Charles R Bishop arranged travel.

Washington Harrison Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Tracy Marshal Ransdell Merideth Halford George Grantham Bain United Press Jeanette Halford Indianapolis Haslemore George M. Pullman Charles R. Bishop Eastern

Two Fatal Accidents on Western Railroads

A west and east bound freight wreck near Coal City buried two in a car with household goods bound for Texas. John Kern died and Kirk Kellogg is fatally injured. Near Helena a Northern Pacific wreck killed engineer Frank Mace and badly hurt fireman Chittleet as passengers suffered. relief train dispatched.

Jonzet Coal City Texas John Kern Kirk Kellogg Hellena Mont Northern Pacific Frank Mace Chittleet

President Harrison Nominates Nearly Four Thousand

In ten months of the session ended Wednesday President Harrison sent 3,887 nominations to the Senate, most of which were confirmed. The figures suggest about 4,500 appointments, including hundreds of postmasterships and census related posts, many temporary. In contrast, Cleveland's first Forty-Ninth Congress session yielded 2,696 nominations.

Washington Harrison Senate Cleveland

Cheever's Crime Embezzlement Arrest in Janesville

D G Cheever a 60 year old prominent Clinton Baptist member was arrested by Sheriff Babcock on embezzlement charges for 5000 after investing estate funds in Dakotas lands which fell in value Bonding partners Hartshorn and Simmons paid the shortage in full yesterday and led to the arrest.

Janusville Wis D. G. Cheever Babcock Cheever Baptist Church Clinton Dakotas Hartshorn and Simmons

The Express Robbery Suspects Identified in Ohio

Two men arrested near Benneronrains identified as Anthony Smith of New York and Ernest Young of Cleveland. They matched robbers' descriptions after the express robbery sparked local interest.

Benneronrains Ohio Anthony Smith New York Ernest Young Cleveland

Wilkinson finances stall as he awaits recovery

The article notes Mr. Wilkinson is delaying actions while he recovers from recent financial misfortune.

Wilkinson

Explosion at Davis steam mill kills mother and child

Two separate early morning accidents reported. In Arkansas near Johnsonville a boiler explosion tore apart the Davis steam mill killing James Davis instantly and injuring the engineer and another man. In Missouri a mother and her five year old daughter were struck by a locomotive at Ewing avenue. the mother survived by throwing herself but the child was killed and mutilated.

Liirtre Rock Ark Johnsonville Davis James Davis Louis Missouri Pacific Ewing Avenue Mra. C. Gabriel Chouteau Avenue

Campaign Literature Seized Over Lottery Controversy in Louisiana

Postmaster Eaton seized a large batch of campaign literature distributed through the mails arguing for extending the Louisiana state lottery. The pamphlets promoted the Mountain Road lottery of 1768 and the United States lottery of 1776 with Washington and Jefferson quotes and ticket facsimiles, violating anti lottery laws.

Louisana New Orleans Eaton Louisana State Lottery Company Progressive League Lottery Company Washington and Jefferson Washington Continental Congress

Murderer Birchall to Confess Further Before Execution

In Wooneroor Ontario October 6 murder convict Birchall has repeatedly talked about the Benwell killing. He admits being an accessory and says he helped take Benwell toward the swamp where the body was found but denies striking the blow. He also acknowledges he swindled the victim and father, while his wife’s afternoon interview showed notable emotion.

Wooneroor Ont Birchall Benwell Eastwood Pelly

Two Desperadoes in Idaho Town Robbery Rampage

Ed Stacey was killed yesterday by E A Davidson in Montagg Idaho Ost. Stacey and his partner Bassett terrorized Idaho by planning to rob every saloon from Pottaville to Sturgis Montana. Disguised with masks and old clothes they began the spree. They found only ninety cents at the first stop and killed the keeper for lacking more money. Stacey was later shot by Davidson as he attempted to rob him.

Montagg Idaho Stacey E. A. Davidson Bassett Pottaville Sturgis Montana Davidson

Cotton Grower and Mother Slain in Brute Murder

Mr Atkins a leading cotton grower and his aged mother were killed last Saturday night by a negro who crushed in their skulls with an iron ball and then set the house on fire. July Terry, the house keeper, escaped by hiding under the veranda as neighbors fought the blaze. Searching parties scour the country for the suspect who fled. A negro employed by Atkins is suspected.

Arupanver Atkins July Terry

Infidel Bob Struggles to Rent Hall for Lecture

The private secretary to R G Ingersoll reports difficulty finding a venue for the lecture on Art and Morality. The Academy of Music refused to rent to atheists, and the Union League club annex was also rejected. A Horticultural Hall was secured for October 31 as a Whitman testimonial benefit.

Parmaperraia R. G. Ingersoll Academy of Music Academy Union League Club Walt Whitman

Arbuckle Mountains Reported Rich in Gold and Silver

Authentic reports from Ardmore in the Indian Territory describe immense veins of gold and silver in the Arbuckle mountains within the Chickasaw nation. Army officers and travelers who explored the region have long claimed mineral wealth there. A small California style gold fever is expected to spread.

California Kansas Crux Oct Ardmore Indian Territory Arbuckle Mountains Chickasaw Nation

Cleveland Denies Planned West Visit and Campaign Trails

Ex President Cleveland said yesterday reports of a westward trip to follow President Harrison are false. He may travel west in November for Thurman’s birthday, but only briefly for three or four days at most.

Cleveland West Harrison Thurman

President Trains Through Indiana on Oct Visit

President arrives Cincinnati 7 30 AM from Chesapeake and Ohio. He travels to Lawrenceburg with brief stops at North Bend Aurora Milan Osgood and others, recalling childhood home and paying greetings. An accident at Mitchell injures Jennie Herrick and two unidentified bystanders. The trip continues toward Topeka with a planned stop at St Joseph.

Cincinnati Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Ohio and Mississippi Road Newport Covington Archibald Eaton Lawrencesune Ind Charles Grovaenor John C. New Lawrenceburg Danville North Bend William Henry Harrison Tracy Norra Vernon North Vernon Aurora Milan Osgood A. OC Topeka Miroseun Indiana Seymour David Braden Indianapolis John O. New Mitchell

Bishop William Taylor to Visit Fort Wayne

The Learned Bishop of the MU E Church in Africa will visit Fort Wayne with his son Ross. Taylor University hosts a four week Bible study course starting October 18 with daily readings and lectures, plus Sabbath services and multiple speakers from October to November.

MU. E. Church Africa William Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church For Fort Wayne Ross Taylor University University Hall Bishop Taylor E. P. Brown Indianapolis O. A. VanAnda Mies M. O. Hedrick Osleutts India Daniel Steele Boston A. Keev Cincinnati R. E. Hudson Alliance, O Taylor Berry Street M. E Wayne Street

Firing Reported Off Copper Island by Russian Guard

News from San Francisco notes a steamer Alexander delivering later details of firing on the schooner G. G. White near Copper Island. Russian guards warned boats not to land, fired blank shots then ball cartridges when warnings were ignored. The Alexander carried 92,000 seslsking for Alaska Commercial. The firm’s contract with Russia to seal ends in ten years. Two Russian warships patrol Behring Sea with orders to seize sealers within five miles.

San Francisco G. G. White Copper Island Alexander Siberia Alaska Commercial Company Behring Sea

Shot and Killed in Drunken Quarrel at Chicago Saloon

John St John a 33 year old shoemaker was shot twice by Marshal Demars a Halstead Street saloon keeper in a drunken quarrel at a Chicago saloon early today. Mrs Benson and Mrs Demars were drunk and taken into custody after locating St John dead on the saloon floor.

Carcano St. John

Committee on Revision of the Creed Opens at Pitt

The Presbyterian committee on revision of the confession of faith met at Western Theological Seminary in Allegheny. Absent were Rev. Dr. Hastings and Barker Gummere. Dr. Roberts was elected president and Dr. Moore secretary. rules for future sessions were set. Meetings run 9 30 to 12 30 and 3 to 5 30 p m. press access barred.

Pittspine Presbyterian Church Western Theological Seminary Alleghney Thomas Hastings New Yok Barker Gummere New Jersey Wm. E. A. Roberts Lake Forest College Illinois Wm. E. Moore Columbus Ohio

American Sealers to Fly British Flag in Behring Sea

All American sealers who hunted in Behring Sea last season will fly the British flag next year. The move follows Blaine's aggressive foreign policy. American crews complain of unfair Behring Sea discrimination and revenue cutters forcing them to work beyond the nine mile limit under threat of seizure. British crews are said to face no molestation as long as they stay offshore.

San Francisco Behring Sea Blaine Nine Mile

Fifty-eighth Annual Baptist Convention Opens in Indiana

Fifty eighth annual convention of the Baptists of Indiana opened in Mancre with Hon. J J W Billingsley presiding. Rev L A Clevinger delivered welcome, and Rev W B Riley preached the annual sermon on "A Poorly Filled Profession" as committees were named for arrangements enrollment and resolutions. Twelve drowned when the British steamer Ouse sank a bark off Fleshing after a collision. M Benjamin, boot and shop dealer, fled Ausrilis after leaving about 20000 debt, selling stock to dealers in Min Debts Ost.

Mancre Ind of the Baptists of Indiana J. J. W. Billingsley Indianapolis L. A. Clevinger Billingsley New York London Fleshing M. Benjamin Benjamin Australis

Terrible Ex Clashoneon Fire Explosion In St Louis

A gasoline fire at Ross' grocery rear on 12th and Carr street sparked a coal oil tank explosion that blew out the east wall of a two story building. Ten people were injured including six firemen and a spectator with fatal injuries expected for John Brady. Rosa Pulaski suffered a head injury as responders battled the blaze.

St. Louis Ross’ Grocery 12Th Carr Street John Brady Will Rosa Pulaski

Death of Fort Wayne Pioneer Peter Kiser

Peter Kiser, Fort Wayne's oldest pioneer citizen, died at 1:30 PM after resting at a stable behind the Nickel Plate tracks. Born August 1805 in Montgomery County Ohio, he helped build the city economy as a butcher and merchant, served twice in the state legislature, and left a large family including six sons and a widow. He had lived a quiet, charitable life and was buried after swift conveyance to local undertakers.

Peter Kiser Allen County Kiser John Dolan Mr. Dolan Fruit House Columbia Street G. P. Barnum Schone & Wellman West Barry Street J. O. Peltier’s West Wayne Street Charles Byron Wayne Ellis Russell Nebraska Frank Muncie Ind Pater Kiser Montgomery County Ohio Shane

Suggestion for Purchase of Old Fair Grounds

A proposed site for next year's exposition and races draws interest from business leaders. Among options are the Tabor tract near Lakeside and the Swinney park site, with a Swinney inheritance proposal to donate life-use of grounds for fair purposes. A half mile track issue may affect the plan, and the new fair association will decide.

Fred J. Hayden Evans Farm Swinney Allen County Agricultural Society Thomas W. Swinney Fort Wayne Swinneys New Fair Association

Barney O'Conner's Trotter C. E. A. returns after eight weeks

Barney O'Connors trotter C. E. A. shows a successful eight week circuit with Frank Pearse handling. The horse earned first money at Hagerstown and Frankfort and top placements at Warren Huntington Manchester, with two races in one day. Pearse plans to race C. E. A. and Dexter Ning at Plymouth this week.

Barney O'Connor C. EK. A Frank Pearse Hagerstown Frankfort Lafayette Warren Huntington Manchester Teo

Vanderbilt Engineers Deny Imminent Trouble on the Line

A. J. Von Denies Ramers, chairman of the Brotherhood Engineers of the Vanderbilt liner, returned from Boston and told a Sentinel reporter there is no basis to reports of trouble among engineers. He said sensational rumors tied to Fort Wayne would not affect operations and no trouble was brewing.

Fort Wayne You Vanderbilt Sunriver A. J. You Brotherhood Engineers Lins Boston Brotherhood of Engineers Sentinen

Campaign opens with Matthews Gall and Gray in city meet

Ex Governor Gray Hon Claude Matthews and Hon Albert Gall address a Democratic rally at Princess rink. Allen Zollars presides as speakers stressed tariff criticisms and Democratic ticket strength, with Matthews praised as a farmer type and Gray outlining tariff and finance issues.

Gray Claude Matthews Albert Gall Mont. Hamilton M. V. B. Spencer Daniel Notestine Maurice Cody Gall Indiana Indianapolis Allen County Marion County Granger America Congress Democratic Party Party of the People Republican Party National Congress Issac P. Gray South Bend Logansport Fort Wayne Messrs Matthews

Brakeman George Baer Stricken at Crestline

Brakeman George Baer, longtime Fort Wayne road worker, fell unconscious on express No. 4 near Crestline and lay critically ill with paralysis. His family raced to be at his bedside as friends mourn the state of his health and community sympathy grows. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as a remedy against malaria and related illnesses.

George Wear Fort Wayne Road Crestline Baer Weat Creighton Avenue George Baer

Exposition Plan Proposed By Local Business Group

A sub committee of twelve from the Business Men's exchange outlines the Fort Wayne Exposition and Fair Association. It calls for a 21 member board with staggered terms and an executive committee of five. Sites must allow potential purchase options and require stockholder votes, with initial informal balloting to speed selection. Capital stock set at 50000 dollars with 40000 in city and 10000 county reserved. The organization meeting is set for next Monday at the Morton club area.

Business Men's Exchange Stocknolnt Fort Wayne Morton Club

Death notices from the undertakers week ending October 3 1890

The list records multiple deaths with ages and causes including Catherine Fraikin 54 spoplepy Emma Pierson 32 consumption Catherine Fogerty 75 apoplexy Mary Ellert 2 months jaundice Caleb Carman 58 heart failure Glen Hayes 3 years abscess Leonora Hunter 6 months cholera infantum John Crowley 6 years accident Child of A R Wheeler 5 days exhaustion Frank Nieman 8 days spasms Gerhard Genth 8 days spasms Mary Eme 1 year bronchitis Child of D Boedeker 1 day exhaustion Emma Rohrer 21 years consumption Oliver Bircley 21 typhoid Mary Romy 24 puerperal Wm Young 8 months cholera infantum

Catherine M. Fraikin Emma G. Pierson Catherine Fogerty Mary M. Ellert Mary Osshman Leonora B. Hunter John Crowley A. R. Wheeler Frank Nieman Gerhard Genth Mary Eme Diedrich Boedeker Emma Rohrer Oliver Bircley Mary Ella Romy Wm. Young

St Aloysius Young Men's Society Elects New Officers

The St Aloysius Young Men’s Society at St Mary’s Catholic Church elected officers at the hall last Sunday. Names include Spiritual director Rev J H Oechtering president Henry A Zurbach and financial secretary Henry C Kramer with others in secretary, treasurer, and committee roles. George App resigned as vice president after two years. successor to be chosen next meeting. Delegates Don Schuler and Ed Ehrman reported on the Central Union meeting held in Pittsburg September 23–24.

St. Aloysia Alexander J. Renz Herman Kappel Aloysius Reinhart Paul Ketcher George Schone Joseph Aman George App Don Schuler Ed. Ehrman Central Union of the

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