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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1888

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Terrible wreck on Lehigh Valley trains near Mad Run

A rear section of an excursion train returning from Hazleton at Mad Run was struck by an oncoming engine. The crash killed an estimated fifty five and left forty injured. A relief train of twenty four wounded arrived at the scene. Names of the dead and injured are partially listed from Hyde Park Pleasant Valley Scranton and other towns. An Ohio wreck and Quincy amphitheater collapse follow in brief.

Wilkesbarre Lehigh Valley Railroad Mat Run Hazleton Mad Run Trinamer Fari Castros Ohio Cleveland Lorain Wheeling Road Massilion Richard Whitwan Warren Richards George B. Clyde William Early Patrick Curran James Jackson Mamie Atkinson P. Farrell Lewis Doran Patrick Doran Spring Valley James EF. Byan Miners Mills Annie Loftus Oliphant Critiuber Quincy Til Quincey Lome

Governor Hill Campaign Tour Through Indiana

Governor Hill and party traveled from Indianapolis to Lafayette amid a large, cordial reception. Crowds gathered in Main Street to hear an address at the rink before a planned stop in Logansport. Similar rallies drew ovations in Mitchell Seymour and Indianapolis as the trip continued.

Lafayette Ind Governor Hill Indianapolis Oelock Main Street Logansport Gov Hill Mitchell Seymour Indianautlis Carlisle

Secretary Vanishes With Company Funds in Cyaresao

C. C. Nardid secretary of the Citizens' Building and Len oussociation fled last Wednesday from Cyaresao. Society members report missing funds between 2,000 and 3,000 dollars, with his head fully covering the deficiency.

Suit Over Life Benefit Denied In Insurer Dispute

Mrs Libbie A Fairmain sued Life and Accident Association for 5000 after death benefits were refused. The insurer claimed Fairman was in arrears and a poor risk due to illness, and the treasurer was justified in declining arrears when consented to re examination. The court ruled for the defendant.

Chicvago Libbie A. Fairmaun The Life and Accident Association Fairnin Fairman Pairmillima Pew Insurance

Pickpockets Rob Train Near Goshen Nabbing Governors Candidate

On an October night a gang of thieves boarded Mr. Blaine's train leaving Goshen Indiana and robbed about a dozen passengers including General A P Hovey governor candidate and Bruce Carr state auditor. Hovey lost his watch and pocket book containing a hundred dollar bill and a 3500 check. Bruce Cius pocket book and the Columbia City marshal’s watch were taken. Hovey canceled the check by telegraph from Warsaw.

Wasasa Ind Mr. Blaine Goshen A. P. Hovey Bruce Carr General Hovey Bruce Ciuz Columbia City Warsaw

Fire damages at Greenpoint steamer yard and Standard Oil works

A morning blaze in Greenpoint damaged the steamer Havis and spread to the pier and Standard Oil buildings. Dutchland Dilayoz Leopold Hall and Havis suffered partial burns as 15 000 barrels of oil burned. losses exceed 200 000 with several firefighters injured and no insurance believed.

New York Greenpoint Havis Pennsylvania and Scranton Coal Companies North Tenth Street Standard Oil Works Dutchland Dilayoz Leopold Hall

Indiana posters vow justice clash ahead of Blaine visit

In Indranavonts on October 11 posters reading I can not get justice in Indiana cover billboards as rallying signs ahead of Blaine's Indiana stance and the libel suit ruling. Republicans threaten retaliation amid growing dispute.

Indranavonts Blaine Indiana

Colored speaker mobbed at Easton speech on Cleveland victory

Misnoronis Oct. 11 Prof. M. J. Alexander Easton a colored Democratic speaker was mobbed while attempting to denounce the Cleveland and Herr man ticket. He faced threats in the afternoon and his platform appearance was met with stones, causing the meeting to be broken up.

Misnoronis M. J. Alexander Easton Cleveland Jlrman Fle

Night Clerk John Shields Arrested in Postal Letter Heist

In Sierrano on October 12 a cache of destroyed letters addressed to local firms was found scattered on a street. The thief rifled the mail and was later arrested. the suspect identified as John Shields, the night clerk at the post office, appointed September 98 under civil service law.

Sierrano John Shields

Labor party adds James E. Coogan to university race field

In New York on October 11, the United Labor party added candidate James E. Coogan to the university race. The Henry D. Purey Democrats backed a full county ticket, set for nomination next Thursday night.

New York United Labor Party James E. Coogan Henry D. Purey

English Millers Raise Flour Prices in Leeds Meeting

At a Corn Millers' association gathering in Leeds, flour prices were raised by one shilling sixpence per eighteen stone, a total rise of eight shillings sixpence in eight weeks. The increase reflects the higher value of American grain and the poor quality of English wheats.

Lexpos Corn Millers’ Association Leeds

Crackers Price Increase Reaches All Varieties

At a meeting of cracker bakers between Pittsburg and the Rocky mountains the price list was unanimously advanced by 1 to Vie per pound with effect starting tomorrow. The note adds a light aside about Dr Bull's Cough Syrup despite a Windsor Castle key theft.

Cineauo Pittsburg Rocky Mountains Windsor Castle Dr. Bull

Striking streetcar men spread disorder in Curcaco area

Reports describe a sustained strike action with the Knights of Labor backing the workers. Protesters obstruct tracks with debris, attack cars, and clash with police, while authorities relocate cars and investigate dynamite bombs later deemed harmless plaster-based devices.

Kane county grand jury indicts six engineers for dynamite plot

Geneva Illinois October 13 the Kane county grand jury has indicted John A Bauereisen Thomas Broderick Alexander Smith John A Bowles August Koegel and George Godding all Brotherhood members. They face charges of conspiracy to damage the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad property at Aurora using dynamite during the late engineers and firemen strike. Bauereisen is an elect engineer of division 82 of locomotive engineers.

ncaGo Kane County Grand Jury Geneva Iil John A. Bauereisen Thomas Broderick Alexander Smith John A. Bowles August Koegel George Godding Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company Aurora Brotherhood Bauereisen Division 82 Locomotive Engineers

Head blown off in hunt near Wausaw Ind

J W Makemson, farmer near Wausa, disappeared Tuesday morning during a short hunting trip and was found later with his head blown off and body mutilated by hogs. Authorities believe a gun barrel explosion caused the accident. He leaves a large family.

Wausaw Ind J. W. Makemson

McComb family status dispute sparks party wedge in Indiana

A letter to the editor from James McComb of Perry County Indiana denies switching from the Democratic party and says he and his sons remain for Cleveland Thurman and reform. The notice counters Republican claims of a McComb exodus aired by Colonel Robertson in Indianapolis.

Cleveland, Thurman and Reform James McComn Perry Co Allen Co. Ind

Republicans plan intrusion at assembly meeting

A visiting Knight of Labor from Ohio and a dozen Buckeye colleagues are said to enter the state to spark political debate and issue a harsh eulogy of Ben and Harrison while attacking the democracy. Local knights have been notified and expect them at the first assembly meeting. Their plan reportedly will be foiled by anticipated countermeasures.

Assembly Ben Harrison J. D. Harris Ohio

Pole collapse wounds two men at political event

During a Republican meeting at Andersonville in Rushville county yesterday, a pole fell striking Jasper Shotwell of Newton Ohio and injuring him possibly fatally while a small crater exploded injuring Martin Lewis, who also likely will die.

Young Ohio Man Dies by His Own Hand in Hamilton

John Donges Jr., 26, of Hamilton Ohio, killer himself with a revolver, three shots to the head, died instantly. He was the son of John Donges of the well known John Donges & Co. Manufacturers and resided with his parents.

Hamilton Ohio John Donges, Jr John Donges John Donges & Co

Hendricks League to Escort Governor Hill Lin Lafayette

About 300 members of the Hendricks league of Peru Ind will travel by special train to Lafayette on Saturday October 13 to escort Governor Hill from Lafayette to Logansport where a grand demonstration is planned in the evening.

Governor Hill Peru Ind Hendricks League Lafayette Logansport

Bank Failure Shocks Picrssure Community

The Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of South Side, Picrssure Pennsylvania, closed its doors this morning. It had a capital stock of $130,000 and stockholders are individually liable. The failure caused little market reaction and is considered a small, shaky institution in operation since 1869.

Picrssure Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of South Side

Funeral of Henry Monett Held in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on October 13 the funeral of Henry Monett, late general passenger agent of the New York Central, was held at Second Presbyterian church with about 300 railway officials and dignitaries in attendance. Floral tributes from major lines and the Baltimore and Ohio accompanied the interment at Green Lawn. The border crossing issue at Niagawa Falls involved four Chinese nationals still unable to enter the country despite Grand Trunk railway efforts and correspondence with Washington.

Collumbus Henry Monett New York Central Railway Second Presbyterian Church Baltimore and Ohio Green Lawn Niagawa Fallns Grand Trunk Railway Grand Trunk Washington

Blaine Meeting Draws Visitors Amid Drizzle in Ansany

Morning train brings many visitors to New Ansany for Blaine event this afternoon. Weather turns damp with drizzling rain. Mr. Blaine and his son stay as guests of Congressman Culbertson.

New Ansany Ind Blaine Culbertson

Norton Co. Embarrassed by Attachements Over Debt

Nor tonco manufacturing company of ginghams cheviots and serge faced about forty attachments totaling around 20000 dollars. The notice from Watrone Mass dated October 18 reports financial embarrassment and creditor actions pending. New York Oct 16 twin six year old brothers Herman and Frederick Deering arrived at Castle Garden en route to St Taotts to join their parents aboard the National line steamer Queen from Liverpool.

Watrone Mass Nortonco Manufacturing Company New Yorks Herman Frederick Deering Castle Garden National Line Queen Liverpool St. Taotts

General Harrison to receive two large delegations

Indianapolis Oct 13 General Harrison will receive two delegations this evening the German American republican club of Chicago and the Young Men's republican club of Milwaukee The Chicago unit will number 1000 and arrive at 7 p m The Milwaukee visitors are due at 1 p m but both groups will be welcomed together about 8 oclock at Tomlinson s hall

Indianaports Harrison Republican Club Chicago Young Men’s Republican Club Milwauke Milwaukee Tomlinson

Judge Thurman Accepts Vice Presidential Nomination in 1888

Columpes O Oct 12 1888 Judge Thurman sends formal acceptance of his Democratic nomination for vice president. He praises President Cleveland's achievements and denounces monopolistic taxation while arguing for lower duties on necessities to raise living standards and widen the laborer's share of prosperity.

Couumpes Cleveland Tan St. Louis Senate Europe America

Congress and civil service probe loom in session notes

Washington reports show Senator Hale presenting a special committee’s fifty page study on civil service in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Indianapolis. It accuses partisan manipulation of federal offices and mentions resulting scandals. Other items include pensions for Chief Justice Waite’s widow and tariff debate updates.

Washngton House Priday Hale Senate New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia Baltimore Indianapolis Waite Bute Wasuincroy Thompson J. B. Morgan G. H. Thoebe J. B. White Robert Lowry W. O. Arnold F. M. Simmons Wmn Vandever N. EB. Worthington A.C. Davidson N. McDuftie P. S. Post Robert Smalls J. G. Carlisle Wm. Elliott Washinotos Rice Minnesota Stahlnecker Cullom

Pope and Emperor William discuss restoration of temporal power

In an interview on October 13 the pope urged unity of sovereigns to restore temporal power. Emperor William said it would benefit the pope to ally with those supporting order and social conservation to secure world peace. Cardinal Moran donates £50 to the Parnell fund to defend Ireland from aspersion.

Rowe William

Wagering on Harrison and Cleveland electoral outcomes

A telegram from Richmond reports J H Dobbins of the T J Farron company staked 8500 on Harrison carrying California and Oregon Nevada Indiana and New York. He bets Harrison will win and carry Indiana and New York while ten northern states won’t be carried by Cleveland. The message closes with a couplet and a note on Salvation Oil.

Richmond J.H. Dobbins T. J. Farron Company Harrison California Oregon Nevada Indiana New York Cleveland

Goulden predicts Democratic win for Cleveland Thurman in Indiana

J A Goulden a prominent Pennsylvania Democrat spoke in Indiana praising party unity and predicting Indiana will deliver 15 electoral votes for Cleveland and Thurman by a large margin. He urged continued vigilance until the November vote and noted strong anti tariff sentiment among laborers and farmers. The report also notes a Rockford grand jury indicting 70 saloon keepers and a promotion for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier.

J. A. Goulden Pittsburg Democratic State Central Committee of Pennsylvania Indiana Wayne Clark Fairbank Tur Senrinen Goulden Richmond Indianapolis Crawfordsville Frankfort Kokomo Tipton Penu Wabash Lagro Cleveland Thurman New York Connecticut New Jersey Gleveland National Party

Presidents Respond To Y M C A Views In Anniversary Note

Cleveland and Harrison reply to Gratwick regarding the Y M C A work ahead of Buffalo branch thirty sixth anniversary. Cleveland praises the society and its mission as essential to national welfare while Harrison declines to make a public statement, noting the organization is well known and should not be used for personal signaling.

Brirano N. Y William H. Gratwick Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Cleveland Deak Grover Cleveland Harrison Brenjamin Harrison

Doctor J W Younge’s Civil War record and escape

Dr John W Younge of Fort Wayne Indiana travels to Washington City and reflects on a tumultuous Civil War career. He served as clerk in hospitals and in the 17th Army corps, faced desertion charges, was imprisoned and escaped, then pardoned and told his pension rights would be pursued. He later served in Cuban insurrection and Mexican forces until 1872 and witnessed Maximilian’s shooting.

Valley Echo New Palestine Ohio John W. Younge Fort Wayne Ind Washington City Hugh Laughlin Col Laughlin Co. KK Penna Army of the Potomac Johnnie Warrentown Junction Alexandria McClelland James River Harrison's Landing Hooker Malvern Hills New York David's Island N.Y. Harbor Surg S. W. Gross Philadelphia 17Th Army Corps McPherson John I. Oliver Steubenville Cincinnati St. Leger Grenfel John Morgan Chicago Judge Morris Daniels Knights of the Golden Circle Camp Douglas Johnson’s Island New York City Detroit L. C. Baker War Department Washington Secret Service Department Stanton Vicksburg Baker Secret Service D. F. van Buren Andrew G. Curtin United States Mexico J. B. White Congress J. W. Younge Maximilian

Legislator Fined for Striking Railroad Executive

In Frankfort, Kentucky, legislator James H. Scott was fined 100 dollars after slapping E. B. Stuhlman, third vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, with Stuhlman’s secretary replying once. The incident followed remarks about Scott’s prior lobbying actions against the railroad.

Louisville Frankfort Elon James H. Scott E. B. Stuhlman Louisville and Nashville Railroad Stahlman Scott

Baptist Chautauqua Chooses Laporte Site

The state Baptist association found Laporte suitable for their assembly grounds after visiting seventeen sites. They will report favorably at Shelbyville if land costs are $7,500 and citizens contribute $5,000, which have now been secured.

Laporte State Baptist Association Shelbyville

Cotton in October condition declines in the South

Department of agriculture reports October cotton condition at 78.9, down from 83.8 in September. Prolonged heavy rains late August into October caused seed sprouting in bolls, rotting of lower fibers, and shedding of hulls and foliage.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Farm rider killed when horse ran away in Indiana

Joseph Cloud thirty seven? no thirty? The report says he was twenty seven years old. Cloud, living southwest of Montrener, Indiana, was thrown from his buggy when his horse bolted into town. He died from a broken neck.

Montrener Ind Joseph Cloud Here

Dated Local Notices and Political Buzz in New Haven

Residents travel to Toledo Chicago Fort Wayne and Logansport for visits reunions and speeches. Notable names include Maggie Morarity L Kleinrichart Sherman Cartwright Adolph Foellinger and Dr Bilderback. Republican rally turnout in Fort Wayne is described as thin with few attendees and lukewarm reception.

Maggie Morarity Toledo L. Kleinrichart, Jr Chicago Harry Linnemann Sherman Cartwright

Stranger James Ryan Dies Suddenly in Reprorp Hotel

A stranger who called himself James Ryan from Lafayette died suddenly in the National hotel at Reprorp on October 10. He turned yellow after death, and rumors spread that the cause was yellow fever.

Reprorp Ind James Ryan National Lafayette

Deaths of Bosworth and Steelworker in Ohio Stair Accident

In Winarseron Ohio CG MM Bosworth president of the First National Bank died at his home after a long heart illness. In nearby Viz Oct 11 George Curry a B and O blacksmith fell down an old stair injuring his spine and died within a day.

Winarseron Ohio MM. Bosworth First National Bank Gnarrow W. Viz George Curry Baltimore and Ohio Prunytown

Ayer’s Catharine Pills Ad Teases Headache Cure

An advertisement touts Ayer and Company pills as a remedy for headaches. A request for a stamped reply to Dr J C Ayer & Co in Lowell Massachusetts offers a set of attractive album cards.

Ayer Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co Lowell, Mass

Supreme Court decision on Grand Rapids Nickel Plate collision

Judge Byron K. Elliott upholds the superior court judgment in New York Chicago and St. Louis railway versus Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad. The ruling covers crossing signals duties, negligence standards, evidence of repair value, expert distance for safe stopping, and admissibility of testifying engineer’s intoxication.

Byron K. Elliott Supreme Court Superior Court New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company Appellee

Death of Officer Wooldridge and new case in Decatur

In Decatur Alabama on October 15 there was one death last night that of Police Officer Wooldridge and one new case involving Mr Fields operator of a livery stable.

Decatun Ala Wooldridge Mr. Fields

Thurman Visit Sparks Shelbyville Barbecue Parade

Judge Thurman travels from Cincinnati by Big Four train to Shelbyville Indiana for a large Democratic demonstration. Thousands cheer as clubs from Indiana and Columbus join a mile long parade and a barbecue at the fair grounds with Thurman promising to speak later after conserving his voice.

Greensburg Judge Thurman James B. Townsend Indiana Shelbyville John Beggs

Judge Thurman Starts Indiana Tour From Columbus

Judge Thurman left Columbus in the private car of Chairman Brice to begin a brief Indiana tour. News photographers joined him. crowds greeted the train at Washington Courthouse and Madisonville with cheers. he spoke briefly at the stop and proceeded to Cincinnati. He then headed to Shelbyville for a Democratic barbecue and rally.

Cinciynati Judge Thurman Columbus Brice National Democratic Committee Cincinnati Allen W. Thurman Fred W. Schwartz C. W. Baker Charles Q. Davis Indiana Thurman Washington Courthouse Madisonville Grand Hotel Shelbyville Ind

Queen and Madeline collision claim twenty lives

The National line steamer Queen arriving from England reportedly struck the French fishing schooner Madeline off Newfoundland on Oct 5 in fog. The Madeline sank amidships. twenty crew were lost while the captain and three mates survived after hours in the water.

New Yeak National Line Queen England Madeline New Foundland

Ohio WCTU Convention Backs Prohibition and Woman Suffrage

In Carriers Ohio on October 11 the annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union session passed resolutions urging absolute prohibition and Sunday closing, and demanding that women receive the ballot. About 400 delegates attended the convention.

Carriers Ohio Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

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