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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1892
Page
1
Reports from Adville and Cleveland describe a terrific explosion on Capitol Hill causing extensive damage. Victims linked to alleged robberies died in the blast while a separate quarrel case in Cleveland ends with a fatal lamp fire set during a disturbance.
A forged dispatch purporting to be from Grand Chief Ramsey caused about 900 Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe operators to abandon posts at 10 am halting all trains. Union officials claim Ramsey did not authorize the message yet warn of a wider system shutdown if demands are not met.
A house fire injures a woman who is hospitalized but dies shortly after. The blaze produced severe burns and prompted emergency responders to evacuate and extinguish the flames at the residence. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Chicago October 17 James J Corbett star of the Haymarket play Gentleman Jack says he will not seek a fight soon. He may challenge Charley Mitchell or Jack Johnson if needed while continuing theatrical work. He notes pressure from friends to avoid colored opponents but insists he is a pugilist and willing when time comes.
The Michigan high court rules the state law dividing districts for presidential electors conflicts with the 1887 federal act on elector meeting times. The decision upholds the law only to the extent it does not conflict, affirming the lower court. Chief Justice Fuller delivers the opinion, and the ruling favors the Democrats.
In Wraswort Michigan on October 17 a clash between a Salvation Army detachment and a gang of roughs left five injured, one fatally. Lieut Carrie Lowe was cut, Frank Hutchins and Tillie Gracey were harmed, Henry Griffith and Joseph Peeples injured, as bricks stones and knives were used. No arrests were reported.
In Paris Tennessee on Saturday a shouting match broke out when Congrege Maf Enloe knocked down John Mc Dowell, a United States senate candidate, after a lie was passed during a joint debate.
Supreme Commander Wa T McCurnin commends Emmett Commandery No 177 led by E J Lennon for their drill on the grounds at the Toronto convention where they won first prize. He notes the Knights of St Lawrence’ s strong showing and hopes other commanderies will be inspired. The Fort Wayne unit is praised for flawless fancy movements by Captain Wagstath.
News from Sax Awroxio Texas reports a terriffic waterspout Saturday in Nueces county on the King ranch. A 400000 acre territory flooded to two feet, with no loss of stock in a grain area. The Texas and Mexico National railroad line lay under water for ten miles. Rain in the region was described as the heaviest ever seen.
New York dispatch reports Gustave Yoist, resident of Glencove South 1, shot and killed his wife during a drunken quarrel. Both were heavy drinkers and Yoist was reportedly intensely jealous and afterwards locked up.
A New York special reports Thomas A. Edison, at odds with former colleagues, is actively planning a large scale venture that could lead to unusual outcomes. The piece hints he may enter the manufacturing field on a tremendous scale.
The figure contemplates a shift to Chicago for a new electric manufacturing scheme and has recently been canvassing related matters to be weighed in such a plan.
Vice President Morton Governor Flower and staff depart New York for Chicago to attend the Columbus exposition dedication. The Wagner carSpecial train stops at Rhinebeck Albany Utica Syracuse and Rochester en route with dignitaries and guards joining at various points. A partial solar eclipse is expected Thursday across North America with most regions viewing it if skies are clear.
Maupex mass October 18 James Keating a 26 year old lineman was at work on a pole with electric light wires when power was turned on. The current passed through his body killing him instantly and his body hung across the wires until firemen lowered it.
William Ferreter, a convict at the state penitentiary, burst into Rev. W. R. Dudley's study and claimed to be commanded to sacrifice the chaplain. A guard's arrival stopped him as he drew a knife. Ferreter died hours later from stresses of the incident and insanity.
Advices from Sax Agroxio Texas report the Mexican Central railroad threatened with a work stoppage after American machinists in the City of Mexico went on strike seeking sixty cents more per day from $1. The walkout spread to San Luis Potosi and engineers and firemen may quit if demands are not met. In other news, Thomas Gullen is reassigned to the east car shop and Hugh Hogan Jr. handles the downtown office duties as family illness affects staff. Onyx discoveries are reported from Bridgewater Pennsylvania.
A 4 AM blaze in Englewood Chicago destroyed a block between Wright and Honore south of Sixty third, origin at a paint store due to oils. The Kent hotel with about 25 guests burned, Ada Butler died after leaping from a third floor window. two fatalities reported, many homeless, four brick structures survived, total losses estimated around 500000 dollars.
Mrs Gardner of Hillsboro Illinois arrives in Braz to search for her son Edward Trolley who she says was stolen by his step father in 1875. She has wandered from town to town conducting house to house canvasses and shop to shop inquiries, claiming to have spent 22000 in the search.
A large Democratic mass meeting held in Newark New Jersey drew about 3000 attendees last night with Governor Abbott and major state politicians on the platform. Pennsylvania Attorney General Hensel delivered a strong anti tariff speech near the close he alleged that four years ago Benjamin Harrison per
A sensational remark about purchasing votes in Indiana surfaces in court records. The speaker says he would welcome an indictment in New Jersey to prove the claim, signaling potential political and legal fallout across states.
Dwight L. Moody conducts the greatest London revival at Spurgeon’s tabernacle with daily conversion claims of 1,000. Thousands are turned away each evening due to full seating and standing room, while daytime women and men’s meetings precede the penitent sinners gathering.
Stockton asks for receivers to control New Jersey Central Easton and Amboy and Delaware and Bound Brook railroads to enforce Chancellor McGill's injunction against the coal combination. Two informations filed and rules returnable October 27. Evidence shows coal price orders were ignored.
The board of trustees purchased a 230 by 150 foot lot at the northeast corner of Wayne and Hanover streets. A fine suburban style school building will rise in spring and be ready for occupancy by fall. Plans include a river bridge to Lakeside and Spy’s Run for access, with a possible Lakeside schoolhouse the near future.
The Democratic nominee for Congress, Hon. William F. McNagny, opens his county campaign with a schedule of meetings from October 19 to November 7 at numerous school houses and towns including Sheldon, Sterling, New Haven, Besancon, Marion, Lafayette, Monroeville, and Arcola. The note adds Mexico's 23,500 miles of telegraph and 6,600 miles of railroad.
Fort Wayne correspondent Sandy argues in favor of Cleveland and against Harrison. In Allen county anti Harrison Republicans including McDonald White Hanna and Haller move toward Cleveland while Democrats and People's Party await results for McNagney in the Twelfth district with Husselman as a contender.
Sunday afternoon two men Clar ence Johnson and Elmer Buck were injured when a boy threw a lit match into a trench as gas workers prepared a connection at 286 East Washington street. Both men suffered burns. Johnson at St. Joseph hospital and Buck at home.
Over four thousand people expected for a Friday parade in Fort Wayne to mark the Columbian event. Rev Father Brammer oversees final arrangements at Catholic Knights hall with 3150 Catholics including schoolchildren and about 2000 more to participate. Nine divisions form the parade with bands from City, First Regiment, Huntington and Avilla and a Library hall review for clergy.
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