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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1892

Page

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Protestants Open General Convention in Emanuel Church

The general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States opened at Emanuel Church at 10:30 this morning with 63 bishops present and tickets for twelve hundred attendees. The session will discuss changes to the church's organic law, and the day featured a solemn sermon by Rev. B H Wilmer of Alabama.

New York Littlejohn Island Dean Alabama Dud Kentucky B.H. Wilmer Folock

Carnegie’s Nice Words Memorial Event Draws Big Crowd

In ayer today the memorial library celebration drew a large audience despite hostility from some. Carnegie received a lavish illustrated book and a National Campaign item as Rev. Sam Small discussed political outlooks in the west. He noted Cleveland’s atmospheric advantage and Weaver's potential to carry western states.

Loxpor Ayer Andrew Careid King Biabe Carnegie Atlanta Sam ‘Small West Mr. Small Cleveland House of Representatives Far West Weaver Kansas Nebraska Colorado Nevada Wyoming Two Dakotas Minnesotta

Tennyson Dies Quietly Fueled by Glorious End

Lord Alfred Tennyson died at 1 35 AM in his home at Farringford. Sir Andrew Clarke, who cared for the poet, described the passing as calm and beautiful with no artificial lights and the room shrouded in darkness save for a silver glow. The death came after a long illness and was witnessed by attending physicians and servants.

Lord Tennyson Andrew Clarke International Telegram Company

Tennyson Dies Calmly After Illness in London

Lord Alfred Tennyson died peacefully in his London home after a long illness. Hallam Tennyson described the end as beautiful and painless as he slept, with the poet’s last moments marked by quiet gratitude to those who cared for him. The scene at Westminster Abbey awaits his space to the left of Browning.

Rembrandt Lady Tennyson Sir Andrew Clarke London Lord Tennyson Tennyson

Mad Woman Burns Husband in Coatesviary Tragedy

In Coatesviary Indiana on October 7 a woman named Mrs. William Sharp poured coal oil on her sleeping husband and set him ablaze. He died despite his struggle to escape while she suffered severe burns and likely death. Both were about fifty. Daniel Lease of Whiting has been jailed by Federal authorities for obscene letters to his wife.

Coatesviary Ind William Sharp Sharp Daniel Lease Whiting Hamilton County Frank Thrailkill Milton Thrailkill Hatfield New Albany A. Schlosser L. Kaiser John Wagner Charles Hendricks R. Deitz Casper Ferock South Bend William Gant John W. Jackson Cambridge City Richmond Gant Ohio McKinley Jack Quayle Huntington Charles Allen David Jones Alfonte Anderson Alen Frankfort Noblesville Elmer Willard A. M. Chard Logansport Kansas Indiana Dr. Chard Willard Wesley Chapel Gibsonville Gus Tudor Coffeyville Hickory Creek Limber Hill Onion Creek Davis Farm Bob First National Congdon's Congdon Tam Cole Younger Red Rock Wharton Indian Territory

Judge Dexter Discusses Building and Loan Associations

On October 5 in Berraro New York the real estate convention heard Judge Seymour Dexter of Elmira New York discuss Building and Loan Associations and their impact on real estate. He contrasted genuine associations with fraudulent national schemes and urged broad ownership to safeguard political institutions.

Berraro N. Y Detroit Chicago St. Louis Louisville Denver Benjamin Hardwick New York Great Lakes Ocean Seymour Dexter Elmira Dexter United States Genuine Building and Loan Association National Building and Loan Association

Indiana regimental reunion to be held in Peru

The Ninety-ninth Indiana Regimental association plans a reunion in Peru starting on the 26th. Highlights include civic figures and local officials, plus a parade of events reflecting state history and veteran memory.

Judge Taylor's Speech on Tariffs and Labor Philosophy

The address debates the tariff issue, arguing free exchange and labor incentives shape wealth. It contrasts New England and South Sea efforts, questions the link between tariffs and invention, and critiques Major McKinley and protectionists with historical examples. A whisky trust rival story follows.

Death of Chas. Croft from selfinflicted wound in accident

A 23 year old man, Chas Croft of 150 Horace street, died after a gunshot wound from cleaning a small target rifle. Once a Pennsylvania railway brakeman, he later worked in Trainmaster Walton's office as a caller. Post mortem by Des Stemen and Ogle. Remains to Alliance, Pa., with mother to accompany.

Chas. Croft Horace Street Croft Pennsylvania Railway Walton Peltier Alliance Des. Stemen Ogle

Democrats Invite Hill to California and Stimulate Visit

California Democrats voted to send two representatives to New York with an invitation to Senator Hill. They raised 25 100 to cover his expenses and plan to provide a special train. They expect his visit to energize the state and hope he accepts the offer.

Lan Pracisco Democrats California New York Senator Hill Romne Sturop Still

Dalton gang raid leads Coffeyville bank battle and lynch fears

Five mounted men attacked First National bank Coffeyville. A gunfight killed three citizens and badly wounded several others as Dalton gang members were killed or captured. In Correyuite a list shows killed and wounded among both robbers and townsfolk with Emmett Dalton fatally wounded and Thomas Ayers near death.

Dalton Gang Bob Grant Dalton Tom Heddy Emmet B. Dalton C. T. Connelly Charles Brown George Cubine T. G. Ayer First National Bank Lucas Baldwin T. Reynolds Alfred Dietz Condon’s Bank Condon Ayer Dalton Gang of Correyuite Kas Robert Dalton Grat Dalton Joseph Evans John Moore Lucius M. Baldwin Charles J. Brown Thomas J. Ayers Emmett Dalton Louis Dietz A. Reynolds Bob Dalton Joe Evang Texas Jack Court House C. T Connelly Thomas A. Reynolds Tulsa James Coffeyville Adi Tues

Dynamite Attack Strikes Non-Union Boarding House at Homestead

An attempt to blow up the Mansion house boarding house in Homestead damaged the building and terrified its 35 non union occupants. The blast occurred at 2 am through a kitchen window, no injuries reported, assailant fled as soldiers were mobilized amid tension between strike leaders and Carnegie interests.

Homestead Morror Mansion House Carnegie

Fires destroy barn and livestock. multiple accidents reported

William Eggers barn at Rensselaer burned destroying two horses and two buggies owned by Allen Gray. A new hog disease hits Morgan prairie near Valparaiso with several farmers losing droves. Derrick accident at Oolitic quarry near Romona fatally crushed Henry Evans. others at risk. Evansville names Col Theodore Veneman assistant secretary of the national board of steam navigation. Kirby Negley injured in Sells Bros circus train coupling at Richmond. Laura Grammar of Harrison Ohio poisoned near Brookville, causing severe vocal impairment. James Shook of Elkhart shot dead after breaking into Dr Porter Turner’s office. coroner calls it justifiable homicide.

William Egger Rensselaer Allen Gray Morgan Prairie Valparaiso Romona Ilenry Evans Evansville Col. Theo. W. Veneman National Board of Steam Navigation Kirby Negley Union City Sells Bros Richmond Laura Grammar Harrison Ohio Brookville James Shook Elkhart Porter Turner Cr. Turner

Net surplus rises to 815 774 22 percent

Wasisetas reports a growing treasury net surplus reaching 55 775 238 dollars the highest in months. Receipts surpass expenditures by more than 1 900 900 dollars so far this month as spending remains heavy but manageable.

Wasisetas

Work of fiends struck Hughes family and area barn

An arson and burglary attempt on West Wayne street at 3 am endangered the Hughes family of 284 West Wayne. Firebugs started fires in the Hughes residence and in Charles S. Bush’s barn, which was saved only with risk to life. The Yarnelle residence and others were damaged as investigators hunt suspects among four or five men seen near the window. The Mayflower mills owner, Bush, and Dr. Porter were notable figures amid the chaos. The Thomas Nixon & Co. stock room blaze at Richmond caused heavy losses estimated at 50,000 dollars with 14,500 insurance. A boxing match between William Sanders and an unknown opponent is slated for this month at Rober.

Adam Smith West Wayne Street Joseph Hughes Mayflower Mills Charles S. Bush Hughes No. 276 Bash Yarnelle Mra. Bash M. F. Porter Dr. Porter Thomas Nixon & Co Richmond

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