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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1888

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Thurman Receives Ovation In Fort Wayne Welcome

Hon. Allen G. Thurman leads a large Democratic delegation through Fort Wayne with a high-spirited reception. Crowds braved rain to greet the Old Roman as governors and senators spoke at multiple venues praising Cleveland and urging strong Democratic gains in Allen County and Indiana.

Fort Wayne Hendricks Brice Judge Thurman Remin Hendricks Legion Warne Hotel Wayne Allen G. Thurman Isaac P. Gray Joseph FE. McDonald Allen W.thurman Winclover D. Tl Bass RC. Bell Geo. We Lowe Py Randall Alg. McClellan B. Bond Charles M-Culloch J. H. Unyeemach A. E. Oftman Jscol Stieux Peter Scheid Pod. Fallon James ©. Kane Edward Gilmatin O. E. Bradway A.C. Trentman Hendricks Club Joseph E. McDonald Bell Fred J. Hayden Allen County

Democratic Parade Dominates City With Cleveland Thurman Support

A grand procession honoring Cleveland and Thurman fills the streets as thousands gather from distant points. Veterans and civic groups lead the parade while decorations, bands, and fireworks illuminate the city. Prominent visitors view from the Wayne hotel balcony as confidence grows for a Democratic win.

Severe Lake Michigan Storm Roils Vessels

Dispatches report a Thursday storm injuring ships along Lake Michigan. The steam barge M M Grake laden with corn from Chicago to Buffalo lies on a reef near Cheboygan, while the Mediator schooner was driven off Racine with crew taking to boats. A large veal laden schooner ashore near Bailey’s Harbor Wisconsin. Several vessels hard hit, canvass lost, and several schooners unaccounted for. no deaths reported yet. Crenoreax Michigan notes Drake ashore on Grey's reef and Levithian sails to search with men to throw car overboard amid heavy seas.

Lake Michigan M. M. Grake Chicago Buffalo Cheboygan Mediator Racine Bailey’s Harbor Crenoreax Mich Drake Grey's Reef Skiltagulles Levithian

Politival Conversions Shake Up New York Republicans

The Batavia gathering led by Henry B. Fisher drew strong Republican support for the national ticket. Republicans present pledged tariffs reform and organized a notable revolt, signaling a stampede in this part of New York.

Buffalo N. Vo The Times Batavia Cleveland Guards Henry B. Fisher

Ed Moody Buried by Falling Chimney in Cemetery

A fire at the sexton’s residence in the Lutheran cemetery Friday morning buried Ed Moody, a Minute Man and electric light caretaker, beneath the falling chimney. Moody sustained serious internal injuries and may not survive. The incident occurred as authorities note the blaze left the home a total loss.

Ed Moody

New York Democrats bullish on 1888 win amid registration surge

Special to The Sentinel reports New York Democrats claim a large registration gain over 1884 and expect a sweeping victory. Quay Leeds McMiane plots alleged. Spinola and Richardson predict a 69,000 city majority and 270,000 votes, with Cleveland Thurman favored.Brooklyn GOP gains cited in business groups as Democrats push turnout. Governor Hill lauds western tour support and anticipates big Democratic pluralities in city, Brooklyn, and state.

Sentinel New Yeurs New York Pennsylvania Quay Athletic City Leeds McMianes Jam Everett House Ann Election Flan Ivuid Chris McGee Chivago Harrison Philadelph Democratic Party Nation Democratic Committee Tameiming Hall J. J. Richardson Iowa Francis D. Spinola Tammany City of Brooklyn Ridgeway Cleveland Thurman ISSS Blaine Tada Danvers Eilwat M. Dickerson Paient Stock and Petroleum Organization Maaner Produce and Maritime Exchange Club Thurnun Governor Hill Hoffman House Hill National Guards

Andrew Morgan Murdered by Thieves in Xenia Ohio

Andrew Morgan of Xenia Miami county was shot and killed early yesterday while on the way to a fire set by burglars at Rausman’s store. Investigators say two or three men, wearing caps, fired from near the scene as they robbed the store and fled eastward. Morgan died from a heart-wounding shot after attempting to flee. He was the sole support of his widowed mother.

Tendricks Cleveland Witd Pilden Elub Jeffersonians Pharmuuat Bandana Ehib J. A. Goulden Dutsburg Court House J. M. Barrett Academy of Music Joseph E. McDonald Isaac P. Giray Montgomery Hamlton Princess Rink Thurman Voorhees Everett Bell J. H. Bass Grover Cleveland United States Treasury Department Cleveland Congress Democratic Party Harrison General Grant Genleman Applans Republican Junty Senate of the Raduna Republican Party Indiana Allen Fort Wayne Custom House New York Iever District of Columbia Dumas Blaine Lynn Massachusetts East Brete Harte Bill Nye Dhey Henry Clay Xexia Andrew Morgan Xenia Miami County Rausman Morgan Los Axaceles Cal University of Southern California Alva Clarke Cambridge Los Angeles Clarke Lick St. Louis Hamilton Brown Shoe Company Lasting Cumberland Valley Road Linn Charles Bitner Chambersburg

Republican fraud and forged Labor Signal circulated in east

A forged edition of the Labor Signal, bearing altered politics, is alleged to have been issued by Republicans to sway eastern voters. The alert, from Indianapolis, accuses Republicans of deceit and outlines plans to “Kem­ballize” with Pinkerton guards and alleged favoritism by U.S. election supervisor John T. Davenport, inviting swift investigation and accountability.

Sentinel New York N. Y P. Sheerin National Democratic Committee Indianapolis Colonel Brice Lutor Harrison West Indiana United States Pinkerton John T. Davenport Davenport

Open Switch Wreck Kills and Injures Train Crew

Two Baltimore and Ohio trains wrecked near Washington and Washington Va open switch failures caused deaths of engineer James Noonan and passenger Newell plus multiple injuries. A corrected list names additional casualties and wounded, with officials stating the wreck was the worst seen.

Baltimore and Ohio Washington Stephen Collins Pittsburg Batchelor Cincinnati Washington, Va James Noonan Newell Wheeling W. Va Harry Brown James W. Batchelor Greer Dodge City Kas A. Brackman New York Henry Murray Burgettstown S. W. Calwell A. Faber A. L. Brown Chicago John Jones C. W. Matthews Sleeper W. J. McConkey Hannah McKinney New Concord Fifer Allegheny City Henry Wm. McAuliffe Glenwood C. G. Cullin A. H. Clark Rochester N. Y W. 8. Green Kan A. Brockman Collins Brown Hays Columbus Ohio

Blaine to Campaign in New York Cities

Hon. James G. Blaine with Walker Blaine Gen. Adam E. King and reporters travels by special car to Buffalo for a speech today. He then speaks at Rochester tomorrow night and at Madison Square Garden New York City on Wednesday to workers. The tour ends his New York campaign engagements, with a possible return for the business men's parade before the election.

Catcaco James G. Blaine Walker Blaine Adam E. King Buffalo Michigan Central Blaine Rochester Madison Square Garden New York City New York

Murdered in a Church Yard in Courmmnia Church Yard

Claudia Harris, a woman of bad repute, was found dead early this morning in Trinity church yard with three pistol-shot wounds. No clue to the murderer.

Courmmnia Claudia Harris Trinity Church Yard

Plug hat brigade meets General Harrison in Springfield

Oct 22 report from Inpranaponis notes 2,000 attached to Gen Als Bushell Tilden command arriving in Springfield to call on General Harrison. Also Lawrence of the supreme court sustains the will of Samuel J. Tilden and Hon Andrew Ellison of LaGrange visits the city.

Inpranaponis Plughat Springfield Oho Harrison Als. Bushell New York Justice Lawrence Supreme Court Samuel J. Tilden Andrew Ellison LaGrange City T. B. Ellison Washington Iowa

Catholic Mission Meetings Spark Awakening in Wasasg

In Wasasg on October 22 a strong Catholic awakening is noted due to mission meetings at St. Barnard's church. A large number of converts are reported. Father J. H. Buthe, aided by Rev. G. Schlachter from Marie Stein Ohio, delivered daily sermons. Three meetings a day were conducted.

Wasasg St. Barnard’s Church J. H. Buthe G. Schlachter Marie Stein

Two Suspected Murderers Arrested in Indiana

A Mt Carme from Illinois reports Sheriff McNair arrested John and James Sinclair at Oakland City Indiana. They are suspected of fatally beating and robbing John Buchendorfer a prominent Evansville man who died. One suspect is a notorious character recently released from Indiana penitentiary.

Evansville Mt. Carme McNair Oakland City Ind John James Sinclair John Buchenburger Indiana Penitentiary

Timbermen killed as shaft cage falls eight hundred feet

October 22 in Leapinnur Col all timbermen J H Berryvman and John Fledell died when the cable parted and the cage plunged 800 feet down the Walfton mine shaft. Their bodies were crushed beyond recognition.

Leapinnur Col J. H. Berryvman John Fledell Walfeton

Death of a Colored Minister in Logansport

The Rev. George Lee, a colored minister, died Friday in Logansport at eighty. Widely known across the state, he came here nineteen years ago from Missouri where he had been enslaved for forty years. The obituary praises his intelligence and Christian life and ends with a promotional note for Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood disorders, neuralgia, and rheumatism.

Missouri Josephu James Craig Congress Thomas A. Hendricks St. Joseph Hannibal and St. Joseph Localsport George Lee Logansport Ayer

Congress Adjourns on Last Day of Protracted Session

Washington Oct 20 The last day of the longest congressional session ends with adjournment sine die after a morning of formalities. A joint resolution allows the Cincinnati exposition exhibit to stay through November 15. The house and senate name committees to wait upon the president, and thanks are extended to Speaker Carlisle and officers for fair handling. Final business includes a proposed constitutional amendment for popular election of senators and minor nominations.

Washington Congress E. B. Taylor Ohio Cincinnati McMillen Tennessee Messrs. McMillen Clements Georgia Ryan Kansas House John G. Carlisle Carlisle Hopkins New York Allison Saulsbury Blackburn Select Mitchell United States Senate

Watch and cash stolen at hotel in Wabash

William Baxter of Cincinnati, traveling for the Davis carriage factory, lost his watch and a substantial sum while staying at a Wabash hotel. The vest containing the items hung by the door. thieves are thought to have accessed it through the transom. Two Fort Wayne men, Frank Dicks and John Ervine, checked in and then vanished. they are suspected.

Wasnasu William Baxter Davis Carriage Factory Cincinnati Frank Dicks John Ervine Fort Wayne

Rumors Of Col Pulsifer Death In Bostos

In Bostos on October 22 reports say Colonel Pulsifer died from possible self harm amid business troubles. Some sources claim natural causes, others whisper suicide with a revolver found beside him. body discovered Saturday after a Thursday night event.

Bostos Colonel Pulsifer Newton

Willard Re-elected Leader in W C T U Convention

New York Oct 22 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union wrestled with chair rulings as delegates voted Willard president again 360 of 391. Buell named corresponding secretary Woodbridge recording secretary. Yesterday W C T U session featured preaching by Elizabeth Wrenwood and talks on social purity health motherhood and a petition to Congress for protection from crimes against women and girls.

New York Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Frances E. Willard Aldrich Iowa Francis E. Willard J. Ellen Foster Caroline B. Buell Mary A. Woodbridge Mothers’ Department Miss Willard Congress

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