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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1890

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Attempt on Breckenridge Ends Speech in Arkansas

An assassination attempt occurred as ex-Congressman O K Breckenridge Democratic nominee for Arkansas second district spoke at Center Ridge. A gun was fired, a percussion cap exploded, the shooter fled. Breckenridge finished his remarks. a pursuing party knocked down a man with a sling. Grand jury to investigate. linked to incendiary remarks by Powell Clayton.

Merrimuron Ark O. K. Breckenridge Center Ridge Mr. Breckenridge Mr. Breckinridge John M. Clayton Arkansas Breckinridge Congress

Talks of the Feeling in Regard to the McKinley Bill Abroad

Consul general John C. New in Wasutseron says England shows little dissatisfaction with the McKinley tariff while Germany and France vocalize protests. He notes British merchants adapt quickly, while continental nations fear losing American trade but will not pursue retaliatory laws. American cotton wheat and meats remain essential across the Atlantic.

Wasutseron John C. New London England Germany France

Engagement of Winnie Davis and Alfred Wilkinson Reported Broken

New Orleans reports say the engagement between Alfred Wilkinson of this city and Miss Winnie Davis of Beauvoir has ended. The wedding had been delayed from last month to next June and family sources are split on whether the engagement is truly broken, with finances cited as a possible factor.

Byraoust N. Y New Orleans Alfred Wilkinson Winnie Davis Beauvoir

End of the James-Crary Elopement at Martinsville

Miss Pearl Orary of Martinsville and El James of Knightstown wed in a civil ceremony at the bride’s home after local authorities confronted an elopement and a questionable license. Officials say all related suits will be withdrawn. Rev. E R West and Rev. R F Brawington officiated. both families prominent in their cities.

Marrmvinle Ind Kingstown Miss Pearl Orary el James Richmond James E. R. West R. F. Brawington Knightstown

Bomb Shell Thrown in Labor Ranks in Lynn

Judge Mason of the superior court issues an injunction against the cutter's union during the Ramsey Bros. shoe factory strike. The order stops intimidation or hindering workers from approaching the plant for work and restrains efforts to secure Rumsey Bros. business.

Lynn Mass Mason Superior Court Cutter’s Union Ramsey Bros Rumsey Bros

Infant tragedy in Straus Missouri arson crime uncovered

A fourteen year old girl, traveling through Straus Missouri, stayed with farmer Charles Dick and later gave birth at his home. She killed the newborn by severing its heel and tossing the infant into a broken coal pit, an act described as a crime that was uncovered and led to her arrest.

Straus Charles Dick

Woman Named Martha Stanley Tied to Carterville Mo Case

Martha Stanley from Carterville Missouri refused to state a motive for her alleged inhuman deed. Local authorities described her as the principal figure in the incident and continued investigations.

Martha Stanley Carterville, Mo

President reportedly to call extra Congress session November 11

A strong authority says President Harrison will call an extra session on November 11 to consider and pass the federal election bill before the second session. Senate passage is expected, though Democrats may attempt delays. Some doubt the plan, yet preparations for a post election convening are under way. Private Secretary Halford denies any decision.

Congress Washixeton Harrison Aldrich Senate Capitol Halford Orrumwa Washington Dispatch United Press Washington Mansfield Ohio Shermen Sherman

Lane highwayman at work in Anderson robberies continue

A lone highwayman terrorized Anderson suburbs Tuesday night. He halted Joseph J. Netterville and Calvin H. Allen, took coins and a small watch, spared larger valuables, then struck George Hartman, a Main street bridge traveller, and several others including a streetcar driver and Walter Sims, all relieved of minor sums. Police assume the same culprit led the attacks.

Anderson Ind Joseph J. Netterville Calvin H. Allen Chesterfield Allen Netterville Stout George Hartman Main Street Hartman Ohio Avenue Walter Sims West Fourteenth Street

His Hour of Death Predicted by a Giant

William Peters of Lukin township died at age forty seven after gangrene took his life as he predicted. He weighed about 400 pounds and told the undertaker to prepare a coffin for six o clock Friday. A coffin six feet long twenty four inches wide and twenty two inches deep arrived by midnight. Peters died within twenty minutes of the predicted time.

Sumyer William Peters Lukin Township

Nine Men Injured in Lumber Mill Explosion

A massive blast at the Ducey Lumber lower saw mill near Musqueon Michigan at 6 am left nine workers injured. Fireman Yerger, trapped under timbers and scalded by escaping steam, will die. Hawkins is fatally injured. Loss estimated at 12000 with no insurance.

Musqueon Mich Ducey Lumber Company Yerger Verger Hawkins

Irish Leaders Elude Police Sail to America for Ireland Aid

Report from Tipperary details the escape of Messia Dillon and O'Brien as they depart for the United States. The Irish National party confirms their delegation aims to seek American sympathy for famine relief and political support. Bail arrangements are to be pursued by the Irish National League.

Tipperary Court House Messia Dillon O’brien O'Brien Queenstown United States Irish National Party Dublin America Ireland Lonpour Dillion England

McKinley Bill Forces Senator to Pay More for Cigars

Senator Stewart of Nevada visited Chamberlains in Washington and found cigars priced thirty cents each after the McKinley bill took effect that Monday. He paid a dime in change for three cigars, noting he had paid a quarter for months prior. The clerk explained the price rise was due to the new tariff. The senator gave a lengthy, polite reply.

Washtneton Stewart Nevada Chamberlains

Tuberculosis Spread Alarms New Haumpsher Cattle

Tuberculosis found in two cattle herds in Maxchester New Hampshire driving fear of wider spread. Milkmen lose customers as beef sales fall and a third herd near the river is infected with reports of affected herds in Goffstown and Bedford. Concerns rise over milk contamination and public health despite unclear timelines.

Maxchester N. H Goffstown Bedford

TOLEDO TRAGEDY CAPTAIN SHOOTS WIFE AND LOVER

Captain Mike Enright shoots William Murphy in the mouth after meeting his wife. Murphy badly wounded but alive. Enright returns home by streetcar and is jailed. The wife likely dies. Noted as a Lake captain and prominent local figure.

Mike Enright William Murphy Murphy Enright

Barley Imports Rise as Prices Soar in Local Market

In the past week duties and receipts show barley imports totaling over 400000 bushels with half the Canadian crop still unreported. Local barley prices have doubled, now fetching 80 cents per bushel as demand remains strong.

Six-Year-Old Kills Baby Brother During Nap

Reports from Decatur Indiana describe James Niblick’s six year old son fatally shooting his sleeping baby brother with a revolver. In Illinois a separate dance incident ends with George Bertram shooting an uninvited guest, Wn Stauffer, who is mortally wounded and in custody.

Decatur, Ind James Niblick Broomington Ill George Bertram Bertram Wn, Stauffer Stauffer

Severe fighting near Lindi as British ships enter Zambesi

Seizure of the coast continues with reports of heavy fighting between German and Maftis near Lindi Zanzibar on Oct 15. British gun boats reportedly entered the Zambesi river unopposed by Portugal. German authorities ban alcohol sales along the coast with penalties for violations.

Zanzibar Maftis Lindi Zambesi Hoihow Lieng-Hu London J. E. Thorold Rogers University of Oxford Prague Carls Lisson

Clinton merchant Tilly M. Lewis shot dead in yard

Jackson Mississippi October 13 Tilly M Lewis a prominent Clinton county merchant was assassinated last night in his yard. A gun report was heard and the body found with buckshot. Clinton telephoned for bloodhounds to pursue the killer. Lewis aged forty eight was a well known citizen active in politics and a family man.

Jackson Miss Tilly M. Lewis Clinton Here Lewis

Disinherited Son to Share Estate After Will Is Betrayed

A sensational move echoes through business and social circles as Mrs. Edward Langevin refuses probate of her late husband’s will. The $4 million estate, split among five children, leaves son George W. Langevin with nothing due to alleged waywardness. With consent of the other heirs, the family plans to burn the will and grant George his full share under common law.

Edward Langevin Langevin George W. Langevin

Six Hurt as Bridge Collapses Over Elk River

Owarueston West Virginia October 11 A group of six people on horseback fell into the Elk river when an unfinished bridge near Webster Springs gave way. Five were badly injured two fatally and two horses died. Mrs Geo Dyer and Mrs Andrew Miller suffered internal injuries likely to prove fatal.

Owarueston W. Va Webster Springs Elk River Geo, Dyer Andrew Miller

Raum to be Removed After Campaign Says Letter

A letter to Congressman Cooper from ex Commissioner Tanner says the president plans to replace General Raum as Pension Commissioner after the campaign. Observers in Ootrumaes Indiana expect Raum may be kept in office until after the election.

Ootrumaes Ind Cooper Pensions Tanner Raum

Gen Belknap Found Dead in Washington Bed

Ex Secretary of War General William Worth Belknap was found dead in his Evans Building room in Washington on October 13 amid reports of heart disease. He was last seen alive Saturday night in good health. a coroner’s jury cited fatty degeneration of the heart as the cause. The War Department mourns, with offices to close for his funeral and mourning draped for 30 days.

Washixeron Wm. W. Belknap Evans Building New York Avenue Belknap Washington Belknaw War Department Department Grant

Woman killed by boys in dime novel style robbery

Mrs Elizabeth Sanders toll gate keeper and postmaster of Toledo Pa died after masked assailants demanded money at her door. A 16 year old boy implicated two men Bush Durr and George Teaters in a botched cash robbery described with dime novel flair.

Washineton Elizabeth Sanders Toledo James Hammond Washington Osnonsburg Dorr Sheriff’s Office Bush Durr George E. Teaters Cassville W. Va Wheeling Island Durr Pike Little Toledo Teaters Bush

Woman plunges from cliff after liquor incident in Newport

A well dressed woman, found drunk at the cliff foot, was taken to the police and later signed a pledge. She disappeared after pleading privacy for her husband. The next morning her lifeless body was found near the spot with head and knee injuries. She was identified as Mrs. Walter Bussey of New York, age twenty nine.

Newport R. 1 Turner St. Mary’s Rectory Walter Bussey New York

Train Kobbees Four Masked Men Rob Express Car

Four masked men raided a Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train near Shell City Missouri at the Otiga river water tank as it slowed for water. They mounted the engine from both sides, forced the engineer off, and compelled the express door to be opened. The messenger tossed out the bags of money. the robbers appeared inexperienced and followed a method similar to a prior Otterville heist.

Fort Scott Kas Missouri, Kansas and Texas Shell City Otiga River Otterville

Ninety in the Shade as Cincinnati Sees Heat Wave

Cincinnati records 90 degrees in the shade with two heat prostrations amid a sharp drop from recent cold. Fires were reported as unlikely due to the cooling spell. Separate items note Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton being summoned in Trenton for probate of Robert Ray Hamilton’s will and Mrs. Hendricks presenting an oil painting to the Thomas A. Hendricks club in Brooklyn.

Scinnati

Explosion at Humboldt mine kills three during lunch

At the Humboldt mine near Jamestown an explosion in the blacksmith shop during lunchtime killed miners Mike Mills Hugh Morlan and Harry Atkinson and badly injured Tom Richardson. The blast occurred yesterday at noon while the workers were eating.

Bovutper Col Humboldt Mine Jamestown Mike Mills Hugh Morlan Harry Atkinson Tom Richardson

Man Dragged Under Train After Fall at Ohio Station

Daniel C. Hall a teamster from Hung to the Train While Both of His Legs Were Cut Om Om Darren Ohio October 13 fell while attempting to mount a moving train His left leg was torn off at the knee as he struggled to free himself and his right leg was subsequently run over as he clung to the platform.

Darren Ohio Daniel C. Hall

Special Session Opens Over Cincinnati Political Reform

Ohio Governor Campbell calls a special session of the general assembly to address Cincinnati public affairs. Both chambers meet, with a Democratic lean in both houses, as they await the governor's message urging home rule and reform to improve city politics before the November election.

Columpus Ohio General Assembly Senate House Meeker Columnus Ohio General Assembly Campbell Cincinnati

Villains Attack Feeble Minded Woman In Indiana Farm Country

Nora Farlow, a feeble minded daughter of Nathan Farlow, was assaulted Sunday night at the family farm near St or near here by Walter Slifer Leslie Avery and John Carroll all about seventeen. Slifer was captured and jailed as officers hunt the others amid threats of lynching.

Sxenprvince Ind Nora Farlow Nathan Farlow Towers Walter Slifer Leslie Avery John Carroll Meeks Slifer

Recovers Her Reason Maggie Twemley Returns Home After Mystery

Maggie Twemley of Logansport Indiana, missing for ten years, has partially recovered at jail after returning Friday night in a raving state. She recalls being confined in an Cincinnati insane asylum for two years and being released by a man who later abandoned her. She carried a bundle of asylum clothing marked No 7 supporting her tale.

Logansport Ind Maggie Twemley Cincinnati

Justice Miller and Gen Belknap Likely Buried in Keokuk

News of Justice Miller death brings sorrow in Keroxvs Iowa. The popular jurist valued by old friends and visitors alike. It is believed Miller and Gen Belknap will be brought to Keokuk for burial where their first wives and children are interred.

Keroxvs Iowa Justice Miller Supreme Bench Judge Miller Gen. Belknap

Missing Flora Malloy Found Dead in Bog Near Harveuroy

Flora Malloy two year old daughter of John Malloy, missing since last Wednesday, was found in a swamp two miles from Harveuroy, sunk in the bog. She died last night after attempts to revive her. The strain on the mother is feared to be too much.

Harvueroy Flora Malloy John Malloy Here

Cleveland Press Blocked by Lottery Ad in Mail

The Cleveland Press reports postal authorities refused mail delivery due to a clothing house lottery ad offering a prize for guessing the advertisement's weight. Officials ruled the ad violated lottery law, keeping the paper from going through the mails.

Crevenaxv Cleveland Press

Death Shrouds Heir to Crocker Millions in Accidental Fall

In San Francisco on a Sunday, the ten year old son of Col. Cel. Fre Crocker, second vice president of the Southern Pacific, fell over a banister at his father’s home and was killed. The heir would have inherited a vast estate valued at about 15 million dollars, with its value increasing annually.

San Francisco Cel. Fre Crocker Southern Pacific

Miss Winnie Davis Engagement Ended by Health Issues

Alfred Wilkinson of Syracuse announced the engagement to Miss Winnie Davis, daughter of the Confederacy, has been broken at Miss Davis’s request due to her prolonged poor health. The notice came from Steacise New York on October 14.

Steacise N. Y Alfred Wilkinson Syracuse Winnie Davis Confederacy Jons Davis

National Encampment of Union Veteran Legion Concludes

Four hundred comrades of the Union Veteran Legion gathered for the national encampment opening in the city. National officers including Col. J. S. Read and adjutant general Dreifus attended with local leaders. The Ladies Auxiliary elected officers and hosted events, while sessions at Standard hall covered rules, elections, and plans for next year in Reading, Pa.

Union Veteran Legion Col. J. 8. Read Randall Arthur Dreifus St. Louis W. H. Redheffer Philadelphia Albert O. Bond Brooklyn F. N James Smyth Williamsport Frank L. Blair Petoskey Mich W. B. Chapman Bradford John A. Danks Allegheny Emma J. Barker Wayne Hotel Lion Bass Post Hall M. Hench I. N. Walker Indianapolis Danka Hench Chapman Pierceter Mra Steadman McOlam Randall Hotel Standard Hall J. 8 Reed Dreifas Reading J. R. Miller Samuel Hodkinson Stebenville W. A. Clark F. L. Blair Dr. Seip Ladies National Auxiliary the Union Veteran Legion Mary E. Reighel Altoona Elizabeth A. Schellert Steubenville Auns Hall Martha H. Locke Sadie Kuhn Julia M. Johnson Lida L. Bidwell Fort Wayne Margaret Gemmel M. A. McClelland Huston Newark Ohio M. Jennie Graham

Mrs Hartman Dies in Cleveland En Route for Brother’s Funeral

Mrs Hartman wife of Rev Hartman assistant superintendent at the Reformed orphans home in the city travels to Cleveland after telegram about her brother in Washington. She reaches Cleveland and awaits burial but falls ill and dies the same evening. The brother’s body arrives two days later for a double funeral.

Hartman Cleveland Reformed Orphans’ Home Washington

Burdick Disappearance Prompts Fraud Suit Over Property

Lewis Burdick of Oliver Street is missing. His wife Julia A. Scott receives half the property via deed she says she signed under fraud. Mrs. Burdick, through attorney A H Bittinger, asks the court to set aside the conveyance. The divorced John A. Scott connection noted. Detroit is suspected for Burdick's location.

Lewis Burdick Oliver Street Julia A. Scott Onehalf Bill Burdick Detroit Ed. Cunningham O'Rourke Murray Ind P. A. Randall John and Mary Boswell Randall & Vesey Lemuel O. Paine Zelia A. J. Stoupp William H. Dreier Ostharine Pogerty Mahla Durbin John W. Durbin Edward Ely Annie Stuck Bond United States Court George Lee Frank McGuire Asault William McMahon Wilkinson Leonard J. Meiers Agai Michael Kreig Inna Osthonx Montgomery 1 Man Hays Harry Talmage Hansh Talmage Wabash Railway Company Replevin Talmage Huntington France August Dammeier Peter Hamilton

Well Known Electrician Marries in Denver Bond

A telegram from Denver announces the marriage last Thursday of Robb Mackie a electrician to Miss Steere of Cooperstown New York. Mackie previously drew notoriety for eloping with Mrs Frank Falker from this city. The couple plan to reside together following the ceremony.

Denver Col Robb Mackie Steere Cooperstown Mackie Frank Falker Mr. Mackie Mrs. Falker Mrs. Mackie

Cincinnati man works for Fort Wayne Electric

In Cincinnati he is employed by the Fort Wayne Electric company. Mrs. Falker, after securing a divorce, lives with her mother in Chicago.

Cincinnati Fort Wayne Electric Company Falker Chicago

Talk at Washington on Attorney-General Miller for Supreme Court

Washington rumors swirl after Justice Miller's death about appointing Attorney-General Miller to the U S Supreme Court. Miller, former Indianapolis law partner of the president, has Fort Wayne ties and property nearby, seen as potential life appointment by President Harrison.

Washington Miller U. S. Supreme Court Justice Miller Indianapolis Harrison Fort Wayne Sestinez

Stockholders to Elect Officers and Vote on Expo Site

The Exposition Association stockholders meet last night and a site decision will be proposed next Monday. A Land and Improvement Company meeting is set for tomorrow to elect officers. The committee favors a northeast site, with Tabor tract preferred if a lease with purchase option is possible. All grounds will be inspected and reported.

Exposition Association Sentiven Land and Improvement Company Tabor Tract Hayden Farm Evans Farm Centlivre Tabor

William Robinson Injured In Foundry Accident

William Robinson a wheel moulder at Bass foundry suffered a serious accident yesterday resulting in a fractured collar bone and significant bruises. He was taken home to No 7 Savannah street where Dr L T Sturgis treated him. Also advertisement notes St Patricks Pills offer a pleasant cathartic effect and liver bowel regulation sold at 25 cents per box.

William Robinson Bass Foundry Savannah Street L. T. Sturgis

Offier Knighted by Knife Attack and Local Court Actions

A man named Beuret attacked Officer Eric Richter with a razor at the corner of Superior and Harrison streets. Beuret was arrested and bound over in 500 dollars. multiple cases and lawsuits are listed, including judgments and foreclosures, plus a series of deaths and funerals in the local area.

Charles Benret Bloomingdale Superior Harrison Eric Richter Beuret Richter O’ Rourke

Distinguished Party Honors Father Edward Koenig at City Day

Clergy from across the area gathered at Father Edward Koenig's residence to celebrate his name day with a grand dinner. Visitors included Bishop Radamacher of Nashville and Fathers Duser Huntington Wilkins Venn Boccard Duehmig Hartman Koerdt Ellering. Henry Lutz and wife were arrested at Greencastle for arson tied to a barn insured for 400 dollars. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes health benefits for the weak and claims to strengthen the blood and organs naturally.

Edward Edward Koenig St. Paul’s Catholic Church Radamacher Nashville Tennessee Duser Huntington Wilkins Decatur Venn Goshen Boccard Roanoke Duehmig Avilla Hartman Monroeville Koerdt Sheldon Ellering Columbia City Koenig Henry Lutz Greencastle

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