Destructive Drought and Hurricanes Hit Mexico
Describes extreme conditions in Mexico with ongoing drought, famine effects, and a deadly mob incident near Tor eon over corn prices. Reports a hurricane in Guerrero smashing a mine in La Cruz and mules drowned. Includes naval dynamite fishing near Bahia and rising concern over dead fish and law breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Autoxio
Texas
W. T. F Robertson
Durango
Mexico
United States
Tor ¥Eon
Kaleras
Acapulco
Government Rain Bombing Declared Fake by Stockmen
San Antonio Texas October 23 Private advices from San Diego and nearby towns dispute early rain making reports. After seventy two hours of bombardment little rain fell. Stockmen funded the San Diego experiment with 2000 dollars and regret the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Anonio
Texas
San Diego
Dryenforth
Young Ellis
Farmer Team Takes Right of Way on Calhoun Street
Charles Strum of Adams township drove a spirited team to the city and left them untied on Baker street. The horses, frightened by a paper in the road, ran east then north on Calhoun street, seized the right of way to the Odd Fellows block at Wayne street, where they collided with street car No. 20, crippling one horse and scattering the driver’s change but injuring no one. A bystander halted the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strum
Adams Township
Baker Street
Calhoun Street
Odd Fellows
Wayne Street
Diss Debar Attacks Editor in Office Scene
Ann Odelia Diss Debar now Vera Ava created a scene in the office of Major Bunday editor of the Religious Philosophical Journal. She called at the office and during a brief talk expressed a wish to kiss him, sparking an oscillatory disturbance in the newsroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincaco
Ann Odelia Diss Debar
Vera Ava
Major, Co. Bunday
Major dismisses Vera. she lashes out in assault
The Major refuses to kiss Vera and informs her of his stance. She immediately attacks him, scratching his face and nearly causing serious injury before security overpowers her and ejects her from the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera
Stanford and Polk to Head Farmers' Alliance Ticket
In San Francisco on October 24, Senator Leland Stanford is the power behind the Farmers' Alliance, with Bill Stow as a leading lobbyist pushing Stanford for the party’s presidential nomination, possibly with Polk or Morgan as a running mate. Meanwhile Caxton reports a Mississippi Alliance dispute over alleged $10,000 crookedness and widespread fraud claims within state exchanges and cooperative stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Leland Stanford
Farmers’ Alliance
Bill Stow
National Farmers’ Alliance
Polk
Alliance Party
Pacific Coast
California
Stanford
Alliance
Stanford and Morgan
America
Caxton
Miss
Mississippi State Alliance Manufacturing Company
J. P. Beeman
State Alliance Executive Committee
State Alliance Exchange
B. F. Peasmore
Exchange Directory
State Alliance
L. F. Bobb
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advert Claims
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as energizing the tired and run down bodies and Hood's Pills as stimulating the liver to aid digestion and cure constipation. It notes farmers of Eel River township oppose the new court house and adopt strong resolutions against it, per a Sextixen report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Eel River Township
Braspher's Pills Promised Pure Health Value
Braxpretu's Pitts are described as a vegetable medicated food that consistently yields the same effect, purifies blood, improves digestion, cleanses bowels, stimulates the liver, and restores vigor. Early doses are said to show skin clarity bright eyes and revived vitality. Sold in drug stores plain or sugar coated.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised worldwide
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted teething remedy. It claims to soothe pain loosen gums cure wind colic regulate bowels and treat diarrhea in children while teething. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents per bottle.
Old and New: Robinson Retires as Prosecuting Attorney
J M Robinson retires as Allen County Prosecuting Attorney and is succeeded by Phil Colerick. The article lauds Robinsons career, noting nearly 200 felonies convicted, a clean record, and broad public esteem. It profiles Colerick, his deputy Emerick, and partner France, with background on their careers and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Robinson
The
Ofce of Prosecuting Attorney
Phil. Celerich
P. B. Celerick
Mr. Robinson
Allen County
Robinson
Davidson
Barrett
Hill
Daniel Amsted
Alex Beltzhoever
Asa Brown
Johm
Pleasant
Madison
Monroe
Olds Spoke
Ion
W. G. Colerick
United States
Democratic County Central Convention
J. M. Barrett
Leadoe
Democratic County Central Committee
Tor
Tn Istolis
Phil Colerick
Tate Sentixen
Colerick
J. E. F. France
Colerick & France
State Board Reform in Teacher Licenses Exam
Indiana State Board of Education met in Indianapolis and issued commissions to Logansport Monticello and Delphi high schools. It rescinds the literary review requirement for county licenses and requires two books per year with monthly questions. The February 1802 exam will cover David Copperfield and the midyear months will cover Holmes Autocrat of the Breakfast Table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indianapolis
Logansport
Monticello
Delphi
James HH. Smart
David Copperfield
Itolnes
Quartet of Port Wayne Men Hunt in Wells County
Four Port Wayne residents led by Senator Rot Bell Judge S Re Adda Rod Pananina and David Mee Kay were seen Thursday in Wells County on a hunting trip near the grails of nearby lands. Postmaster Kroldiied at Woodbirn was appointed Thursday, succeeding Hlerry Core Knoblaueh a Democrat in the Republican appointee era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Dluffton
Port Wayne
Rot. Bell
S. Re Adda
Rod Pananina
David MeeKay
Kroldiied
Woodbirn
Ebay
Hlerry Core Knoblaueh
Palmer voices policy on G A R parades with rebel flag
General Palmer says no immediate ban on Grand Army posts parading with Confederate flags but will issue an order after the upcoming election. He argues the Stars and Stripes is the only flag for the nation while allowing allied monuments and hospitals for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Grand Army
United States
Palmer Sees Democrats Winning Iowa and Presidential Prospects
Senator John M. Palmer arrives in Washington and voices views on the 1890s political landscape. He says Democrats will likely carry Iowa, boosting a presidential or vice presidential bid, and discusses Governor Boies and Governor Hill’s roles, urging caution about Flower and Still in Illinois politics. He predicts familiar figures like Blaine and Cleveland will influence national talk and comments on free coinage perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Palmer
Illinois
Washington
Iowa
Boies
Palmer
Russell
Massachusetts
Flower
Hill
Senate
Cleveland
Tom
Blaine
White House
Iso
Disease affecting cattle limbs prompts veterinary note
The article reports a widespread cattle disease in Indiana mainly harming mouths and feet, with affected animals showing stiff limbs, swollen lips, ropy saliva, and red gums. Dr. Williams of Purdue University notes successful treatment and distinguishes this from European foot and mouth disease, which has not recently appeared in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Pur Que University Experiment Station
Indianapolis Journal
McMinvis
Indiana
Europe
America
Missouri
Remedy for bowel irritation and constipation
The text advises that a possible irritant in the food causes irritation of the bowels and constipation. It recommends one quart of raw flaxseed oil followed by one pint of it twice daily until movement returns. It also prescribes a mouth wash of tannic acid borax glycerine and water and a soft diet with ample water.
Enraged Bulldog Attacks Tramp on Farm Near East Yards
Ed Maddox of Allegheny, Pa., was severely injured when a bull dog owned by William Stellhorn on Jon J. Bass’s eastern farm attacked him after the tramp threw an apple at the dog. Mrs. Stellhorn dressed the wounds as Maddox sought medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon. J. I. Bass
Mr. Bass
William Stellhorn
Brookside
Mr. Stellhorn
Stellhorn
Ed Maddox
Allegheney
Ameer of Cabul and Great Powers Face Central Asia Strain
The piece discusses Abdurrahman Khan ruling a vast area between British India and Russian territory with undefined borders. It notes Russian incursions and the risk of a Bear and Lion clash, while England backs the Ameer as a de facto ally. A future European war in central Asia is suggested as likely if frontiers remain unclear. The rest covers local obituaries and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameer
Cabul
India
China
England
Russia
Central Asia
Ex-Civil Service Leader Edgerton Visits Fort Wayne
Hon A P Edgerton ex civil service commissioner and Ohio Indiana political veteran tours Fort Wayne. He discusses health views longtime home Hicksville political battles tariff issue and GOP/Democrat prospects while hinting at possible 1892 candidates and noting his preference for nonpartisan civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Ohio
Civil Service Commissioner
Edgerton
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Plattsburg
N. Y
New York City
Congress
Thos. A. Hendricks
West Berry Street
Civil Service
New York State
la Grippe
the Lestiver
Lfe
Qhio
Felp
Farmers’ Party
Mr. Edgerton
Gen. B. Gilson
Gibson
Hiyself
General Gibson
Seavave
Hein
Death of Geo R Wells at Richmond asylum ends long illness
Telegram reports Geo R Wells of Fort Wayne died at the Richmond asylum Tuesday night after years of insanity. A harness trade veteran born in Chatam Canada November 13 1844 he suffered paralysis and a fall in childhood but built a respected. he leaves a wife two sisters two brothers and many friends. Funeral Sunday at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Wells
Richmond Asylum
Mr. Wells
Wells
Michigan
Fort Wayne
Summit City Lodge Initiates Nineteen Into A C U W
Summit City lodge 36 of the Ancient Order of United Workmen initiated nineteen candidates into full membership on Thursday night. Those instructed included Geo f H Siebold Philip F Vasen James J Pollock Nelson J Crawford Frank Grashoff and others. The lodge now claims about 200 members and eight more candidates are slated for initiation at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit City Lodge
Geof H. Siebold
Philip F. Vasen
James J. Pollock
Nelson J. Crawford
Frank Grashoff
George H. Crouse
David E. Houser
Frank P. Gibson
Joseph Maddox
Charles Bergh
Frank C. Frisbie
John
Baby Girl Zoe Born To Mr and Mrs Mason Long
Mr and Mrs Mason Long welcome a baby daughter weighing ten pounds born Friday morning. The infant, named Zoe, brightens the home and brings joy to the family as reflected by the excited father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mason Long
Mason Long
Papa
Zoe
Farmer Fractures Arm Unloading Cider Barrel
George Schmidt a farmer near Tongland four miles from town was unloading a cider barrel from a wagon on Buchanan street when he fell breaking his arm Dry. A C Boswell treated his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmidt
Tongland
Buchanan Street
A.C. Boswell
Real Estate Transfers and Noted Additions in Fort Wayne Area
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels in Fort Wayne area including Sosenheimer to Stahl for Lot 224 Lewis addition at 2000, Poor Handmaids to William St. Drei er for Lot 47 Rockhill addition at 1400, Romy to Keyser for Lot 52 Fletcher's addition at 300, Crawford to Fox for IW Rockhill's heirs at 900, Sauerwein to Sauerwein for Barthold's addition at 1100, Thorpe to Fruth for White sub-division at 700, Pixley to Rhine smith cast half of 128 Rockhill's addition at 500, Bend to Bram er for Noo Bend's third addition at 100, Wo Fry to Sopha Brel Neo 28 and part of Noo Bry addition at 500, Dattani to Goeke for Laselle's addition at 240, Ramelall to city for alley rights between Willitans and Water streets, Albert to Abert for portions of Plan 20 old plat at 85,000, Weterall to Kenesall for 60 feet of 602 quad O55. Also garbled line about spray and lotions appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. J. Sosenheimer
Frederick Stahl
Lewis
William ST. Dreier
North
Rockhill
Robert and Catharine Romy
Jacob M. Keyser
Fletcher
H. Sauerwein
Frank
Minnie Sauerwein
Barthold
Dyer Thorpe
Fruth
White
Lillie
George W. Pixley
Susan Rhinesmith
Rockhills
Lavina AL Bend
Joseph A. Brammer
Noo H Bend
Henry Wo Fry
Sopha Brel
Frank Wo Dattani
Louis C Goeke
Laselless
Perry AL Ramelall
City of Fort Wayne
Willitans
Calhoun
Clinton
Joseph Albert
Minay Do Abert
Weterall
Statia O ° Kenesall
John L Porter Dies After Prolonged Illness
Obituary notes the death of John L Porter real estate dealer at 2 pm Sunday following surgery. He leaves a widow and one-year-old son, with funeral planned for Wednesday at 2 pm from his home and 2:30 pm at Grace Reformed church. Porter, born in Fredericksburg Ohio, 39, built a career from blacksmith to real estate. valued for upright character and industry. Other deaths and notices follow, including M C Austin and Christian Koester, with details of ages, origins, and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TL. Porter
Grace
Dhurch
A. K. Zartman
William Druly
Whitley County
Druly
Monroeville
Silas Martz
Decatury
Ind
van Wert
Ohio
Wayne County
Isos
Eighty-ninth Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Anna Marie Denzal
New Haven
Renken Bostick
Residenes
Wayne Street
Pam
Wasenhals
Miner Street
John L. Porter
Porter
Grace Reformed Church
R. L. Romy
Lindenwood
John Porter
Fredericksburg
Fort Wayne
Fleming House
W. H. Miller
Alderman & Yarnelle
L. J. Bobilya
John Bloom
RB. L. Remy
Equitable Company
M. C. Austin
St. Joe Hospital
Austin
Dayton
Stewart, &Hahn
McClaskey
People's Store
Christian Koester
St. Joe Township
Lisage
Mr. Koester
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Goeglein
Maysville Road
Iustave Roemer
Maumee Avenue
Adams Township
Prussia
Hf. G. Sauer
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Martin Ensch
Suttenfield Street
Reuben J. Bostick
East
Wayne St
Emanuel Bostick
Anna M. Denzel
New Haven Road
Joseph Denzel
Geo
Folin
Joseph
Matthias
Frank
Martin
Thomas Denzel
Texas
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Tracy
Valparaiso
Schely
Baltimore
Navy Department
Egan
Schley
Chili
Schlatter
Chicamauga Battle Field
Christian C. Schlatter
Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer & Schlatter
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ann Odelia
Diss
Debar
Bundy
Alliance Matters
Missippi Alliance
Ile
David HH. Calerick
Orato
John Colerick
Walpole G. Colerick
Henry Colerick
East Berry Street
Enaly
Mia Caderick
Enatietts
E. V. Emerick
Emerick
Pleasant Township
John P. Emerick
Methodist College
James Robinson
Pastor Northrop
A. Northrop
Baptist Tabernacle
Dery
Jonathan
Jachehed
Hezekiah
Mirinn
Wayne Noirods
Posey, Aster
Hlemey
Bere
Abdurrahman Khan
Wilkinson
Aoor Farm
John Wilkinson
Paul
Annat
Wicker
Bara Ta PS
A. P. Edgerton
Sentinel
P. Edgerton
Mlinois
Senator Grorman
Maryland
Morrison
Springer
Harrison
George R. Wells
Richmond
John L
Clara E. Crawford
Martin L. Fox
IW Rockhill
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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