23 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1895
Page
1
The fragment mentions a three tamba timeframe for tracing the Leste Sung peninsula and Chepa's payment of 4i- SOOO pats of pendent ups affecting the covelucion of the Fenkts C2igure and a token trache Dn copantercial. It touches on navigation freedoms at the Forsaca chancel.
The eldest son of the late President, Harry A. Garfield, declined to comment on Senator Sherman’s book, noting the family’s policy of not replying to charges. He said the family possesses letters and diaries and plans to respond via a forthcoming biography, while keeping discussions cautious until the book is read.
San Francisco reports the 25 year old son of Bonanza magnate John W. Mackay killed in a Paris horse accident. Clarence Mackay wired that John W. Mackay Jr was thrown from a horse and died after doctors declared prognosis hopeless. The family, including Eva the Princess Colonna, were in Paris. the elder Mackay is grieved by the loss.
Fort Wayne showcased a grand centennial celebration with a five mile parade led by police, fire, and 459 military volunteers from Indiana and Michigan. A sham battle at Driving Park drew 20,000 rounds of ammo and featured Major J. E Miller and Captain Tarleton, while Gov. Claude Matthews reviewed troops and attended a lengthy evening spectacle of rockets and lights.
A newly built Algiers Canal Street ferry bridge failed as The Thomas Pickles docked, dumping 100 or more passengers into the river. About thirty injured and a drowning death are reported as rescuers and crowds pull survivors from the water. The incident follows recent completion of a ferry house and bridge at Algiers landing.
An early Pennsylvania landmark, the Seven Stars tavern and its stables in East Vincent township Cheater county burned last night. The tavern dated back to before the revolution and was a rumored traveler stop on the Philadelphia to Baltimore route.
Diphtheria fears force Indianapolis to shut down schools for two weeks as health officials act. Ixmanavonis, father, notes the impact on families while Morrew, secretary of the Weet Indian spols busrd of health, outlines the closure.
A terse notice notes measures to prevent indiscriminate outbreak and cites six diphtheria cases in Haughoie, referencing imperial authorities and efforts to address the illness amid reported symptoms and cave-like symptoms among locals.
Thieves entered the residence of M G Smith cashier at the Newcasper Union on Washington boulevard by breaking a rear door glass while the family attended a fireworks exhibition. They ransacked the house, stealing Mrs Smiths mink cape worth 165 and two overcoats, plus rings and jewelry. A neighbor saw a hack drive up and stop nearby before driving off. Police have no leads. Other items in local notices include pickpocketing victims Emma Freedman and a report of Charley Myara and a dispute over a young lady, plus details on the Dunice murder case and various pocketbook thefts and stolen jewelry involving local residents.
Dispatch from St Petersburg reports Russia closed a contract with Carnegie Steel for a sizable patent offer, demanding immediate delivery. The order will occupy the Home stead works for five months. A major fire in Madinon Minnesota destroyed about forty buildings, largely wholesale businesses and homes, with damage estimated around 45 thousand dollars insured.
Fort Wayne notices report the death of J W Zimmerly at 75 Dawton Street from a longstanding stomach ailment. Born in Canton Argil Switzerland March 8 1823 he arrived in America in 1848 and worked as a painter in Wabash shops then Pittsburg. The weekly deaths include many local residents from diphtheria consumption and heart trouble with services at Emanuel Lutheran church and area churches.
In Battimore on October 22 Miss Frances Willard was re elected president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union with little opposition. New officers include L. M. N. Stevens as vice president at large Katharine Lente Stevenson recording secretary Clara C. Hoffman and Frances J. Beauchamp as assistants. sales present totaled 425 with forty three states represented. Willard thanked the convention and commented on health and travel.
Sheriff Clausmeier and Ernest Sauerwein recovered Mrs Sauerwein in Minneapolis and brought her back to live with Sauerwein. She had left for Chicago and St Paul with Daniel Von, an agent for Northwest Insurance, after forging Sauerwein’s signature and draining his savings. Von reportedly had a wife and three children in Bryan, Ohio. The couple reconciled and reside at their home.
In Pontinyp Ore Dempsey sinks rapidly and knows his hours are numbered. He attributes his condition to the Four years earlier bout with Firasimona, while friends call it consumption. He has refused to speak to reporters since returning home.
A live baby girl was found in a basket with a note offering monthly maintenance money. Mrs. Jacob Fry of 52 John St notified authorities. infant to be cared for by Allen County Orphans Home. Two local marriages also reported, Charles Rhodes and Ollie Bass wed by Justice M H Bohen. Charles Benaham and Eva Fessenden wed by Justice Harry F France.
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