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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1889
Page
1
The Cronin murder trial begins with Judge Longnecker's opening remarks as jurors face the courtroom crowd. Witnesses include Nicholas Wanamaker and Conklin, detailing May 22 events and Dr Cronin's disappearance and body.
The steamer Quinte burned near Deseronto last night after leaving Deseronto at 5:30 p.m. Four people are dead and others injured, with two possible additional losses feared. Rescue boats saved survivors, including crew and passengers, as fire spread through the woodwork near the fire hole.
David Dennison Cone once served as General Grant's private secretary for land grants and was Washington correspondent for the New York Herald. At about age fifty he grew violent and was confined at the First precinct station awaiting relatives in Philadelphia. He lived at 928 S street and reportedly had no local relatives.
Cotonists October 29 reports prison authorities think Albert Sutherland aka W B Tascott may be John Bowman released from Champaign county jail after burglary. Description, guitar habit, and other traits match Bowman. Cuxtenco notes Philadelphia photo of Tascott suspect is not trusted by Police officials who know him.
A Lake Erie and Western freight train derailed at a switch in Kokomo Indiana. Ten cars left the track twelve oil tanks exploded and burned. Engineer M E Himpt fireman Edward Burnett and brakeman John Spellmen all perished after being thrown beneath burning oil cars. The victims resided in Pern Indiana and authorities suspect train wrecking.
Washington reports on October 26 that E. W. Halford resigned from his post as private secretary to the president. A telegram from Fort Monroe to the United Press quoted Halford saying the inquiry about his resignation was the first intimation of any contemplated step.
In Butte Silver Bow county the supreme court denied the democrats request for a writ of mandamus to force counting rejected ballots in the Tunnel district on technical defects. Republican attorneys pressed the point while democratic lawyers sought leave to amend. the court adjourned to 2 PM pending a ruling.
In New York Mollie Corwin faces a tangle of ex husbands near her home as Joe Corwin punches John H. Little, fracturing his skull while Little’s wife, Kittie, heads to Kentucky with James Neil. Across the country, other violent incidents unfold from saloon shootings to a gas suffocation death and a late execution in Portervale.
In Plymouth Pennsylvania a split within the Polish Catholic church led to a clash as Bishop O'Hara deposed Father Warnegar. Police intervened, six inmates were arrested, and armed Polanders briefly held the parsonage before surrendering. Father Busba took possession, but later the Polanders retook the house and drove him out. The bishop advised against further action to avoid bloodshed.
Oct 28 report from Nosravi describes Oscar Barclay firing on a White Caps mob at the Carrington homestead. The gang tarred and feathered Samuel Carrington. Barclay killed the leader with a musket shot. Coroner's jurors viewed the body. Barclay was captured. four mob members arrested. others sought. Public sympathy appears for Barclay.
Postmaster General Wannamaker awards a four year contract to the American Bank Note Company of New York for postage stamps beginning January. The stamps will be reduced in size about one eighth and redesigned with new engravings to reflect the change.
The contract directs color changes for stamps. The one cent stamp stays blue while the two cent stamp now printed in green will switch to bright carmine. Other denominations will also see color updates.
Carl Grave and Ludwig Loder tell how eleven seamen survived days at sea by cannibalism after the Baramoor wreck. They recount killing and eating shipmates, including Robinson and Lunt, amid injuries, hunger, and fatal wounds while drifting off Baltimore.
In Washington on October 24 the president named Edward T. Green of New Jersey as United States district judge for the district of New Jersey. Alfred E. Buck of Georgia was appointed United States marshal for the northern district of Georgia. Joseph W. Addy of Kansas becomes United States attorney for the district of Kansas. Albert M. Lea of Mississippi is United States attorney for the southern district of Mississippi. David A. Krouachez is commissioner of deeds in Ohio for the District of Columbia.
About 500 spectators watched a brutal prize fight in Hammond Indiana between Geo Aslen, a Kensington colored man, and Louis the Belgian for a 500 purse. The bout lasted forty eight rounds over three hours in beer gardens. Allen won with a dislocated right wrist suffered in round two. Louis led until the fortieth round.
In Mitterssure Ohio on October 29 a dynamite bomb under Charles Puyman’s saloon destroyed part of the front after the mayor ruled the prohibition ordinance illegal. A sleeping young man upstairs narrowly escaped injury as the blast shook the village and two saloons resumed operation.
A dispatch from Captain Wissman reports reliable news from Emin Bey, Stanley, Captain Cos ati, and six Englishmen expected to arrive at Minapwa by month’s end. Wissman’s forces defeated insurgents near Somwe, with seventy casualties. Separately, Secretary Crouse cites a coal miners’ strike relief surplus of $710 as dependents fall while funds rise. Edmund Lincoln dies at 22 Butler Street after a long illness. Funeral held Sunday.
In Benrg Herr Gosche a literature professor at Halle University commits suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. In Paris the Murat Caldwell wedding is delayed over settlement issues risking a rupture. In Lonvor the Glasgow iron market rallies to warrants, predicting further gains tomorrow. In London the Prince of Wales health reports are restricted until the next session opens. In Loxpon a court orders alimony of 1500 dollars monthly to Dion Bicouccault’s ex wife amid a new divorce and four children, with funeral services at 170 Brackenridge Street conducted by Home lodge F and A M.
Telegram reports C H Nieman of this city died in Atlanta on the 22d of the month from hemorrhage of the lungs after a prolonged illness. He was the brother of John C Nieman of 276 West Jefferson. The Warsaw Times notes QO H Nieman son of John Nieman and former husband of Linda Barnes, died in Atlanta. Remains to be brought north for burial after a southern health attempt.
A Nickel Plate freight train collision occurred last Thursday near New Haven in dense fog. Brakeman Robert Richardson suffered a fracture of the right thigh and was taken to St. Joe hospital. engineer John Stocking remained at the throttle as the wreck was cleared and service resumed.
Paul and Bush deny danger from prairie fires southwest of the city. A morning report warned fires could heat gas mains and force citywide shutoff, but the officials say pipes lie five feet deep in clay and sand. They accuse the sensational rumor of creating unnecessary fear.
Lutheran circles report Rev. Bischoff is likely to resume the director chair at Concordia College, succeeding Prof. Diedrich. The Missouri Synod holds influence over the choice, and Bischoff may accept the post despite his flourishing congregation.
Chicago real estate syndicate agent E Sibberly visits Fort Wayne to purchase or option property for suburban villa and city plat development. The outcome remains unclear as he surveys the city and suburbs. Stephen O Connor dies after five weeks illness. He worked in the county auditor office and as an accountant for Lombard and Horton Manufacturing. A tumor is suspected as the cause and a widow is left.
A hunting party near Hesse Cassel ends in tragedy when a gun backfires in Reimold’s hand, firing into Nicholas Hausbach. He suffers severe facial injuries including loss of sight and possible fatal infection, with Dr. M F Porter summoned for treatment. The other men present include Jacob Hausbach Frank De Legrange Conrad Baus and Frederick Reimold.
Fort Wayne Indiana witnesses an arrest of James Mitchel editor of the Dispatch by Officer Wahrenburg on intoxication charges. He was jailed at police headquarters then released. a new warrant was issued after he failed to appear for trial. Mitchel sent a card from Fort Wayne rejecting the incident and accusing Wahrenburg of intoxication and insulting conduct.
George P. Gordon acting for Rt. Rev. Bishop Dwenger secured a deed for five lots at the northeast corner of DeWald and Webster streets 250 by 150 for a new Catholic church. The project aims to begin in spring to serve Catholics in that city area. Initial plan to build on Fairfield avenue ground is abandoned. The late Father O Lary supported the project and would have led the congregation.
Arraignment Monday: Elmer Passage charged with assault and battery on Alfred Payton. Constable Scheply attached Wells household goods. Proceedings entered by Merv Link. Defendants to move to Payne Ohio. Affidavit filed against Wm Evans for provoking John Pehl before Squire Heys. Henline Snarr Williams fined $1 and costs for smashing schoolhouse windows in Aboite township. John Coleman fined for being an accessory to the act.
R G Thompson local Wabash passenger agent and Miss Louise Horton were married Thursday afternoon at 4 at Dr T J Dills residence on Douglass avenue. Rev D W Moffat officiated. The couple will travel to Denver and return to occupy apartments at Hotel Aldine.
On Montgomery street Pastor Northrop united Fenimore F. Elliott and Lizzie Tennie in marriage Saturday evening. Monday at 10 30 a.m. he wed Fred W. Smith of Chicago and Pearl Knoder of this city at George W Knoder's residence. They depart for their home this afternoon. Also Fort Wayne Organ Co employees formed a mutual relief union with 100 members meeting Sunday afternoon and electing Adam Imbody as president and Edward French, Edward Haines and John Leonard to officers.
The Rev Father Thomas M O Leary, longtime Cathedral assistant rector and soon to establish a church south of the railroad near St Patrick school, died after a brief illness. Born June 5 1852 in Lafayette Ind he was educated at Notre Dame St Francis and St Meinrad. Bishop Dwenger presided at his funeral with a large line of clergy and a procession deemed one of the citys largest.
John Linton fell from a building in Dunfee Indiana sustaining internal injuries and may be facing fatal consequences. Dr Howard Mo Callough attended him yesterday afternoon and locals note Linton as a well known figure among city business men.
Wm. Tiemann, a Pittsburg car shop worker, was feeding a sawing machine when a portion of his left hand and two fingers were severed. He was taken home for treatment. amputation may be required. Weather note follows about November 1889 predicting cold, with possible snow in northern states.
Rev Maseyshi Oshikawa of Sendai Japan will preach next Friday at 7 30 p m in St Johns Reformed Church corner Washington and Webster streets in English. He leads a Sendai congregation of about 650 and is linked to Sendai Reformed Seminary educating future Japanese ministers. A general invitation is extended to Reformed members and missions friends to attend.
Wm. Fornoff, a Buffalo fire department painter, could share a $3,000,000 estate left by Mrs. Sarah Harvey Willbur of Orange New Jersey to her niece Miss Sarah Harvey of Newport Rhode Island. Conditions require the heir to be 22, attend Catholic services weekly, name a child after the tester, and endow Catholic institutions. Fornoff says his cousin accepts these terms.
The Richmond Telegram reports Dr Herschel Myers of Fort Wayne, son of Dr W H Myers, arriving in Richmond under apparent opiate influence. He sought drug aid for nervous pain, risking his studies, and was cared for at the Arlington House before his father brought him home to Fort Wayne.
Sheriff Viberg and deputies visit Mr Dennis at Holton avenue and Mand street after Mrs Huhn fears her daughter Mrs William Dennis is harmed. Dennis, claiming alibi with wife and baby, disputes the accusations and leaves as officers probe the locked home. The sheriff plans no further action for now.
Horton E. Congdon, a Fort Wayne road brakeman, won a $4700 judgment after a $15000 damages suit against a Pennsylvania company. Thejury returned a sealed verdict last Wednesday morning. L M Ninde and Randall Vesey represented the plaintiff. Judge Brackenridge defended the company and made no motion for appeal or new trial.
Last Tuesday night a blaze swept MacAffee’s livery stable at Bluffton destroying the building for a loss of 2500 dollars. The flames spread to Hawn’s business house and Foreman’s gas fitting shop, both of which burned though stock in trade was saved. Also, an advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with trial bottles at Dreier & Bro.’s drug store.
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