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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
4
OCR fragments describe political party activities in Indiana and Maine, women's suffrage views, a New York populist conference proposal, tax results in Maine, and medical income ranges. The text notes retirements, elections, watchers at vote counts, and shifting party fortunes with scattered names and dates.
Politicians in Wabash County field Frank Mason for representative while Maine’s Senate stays solidly Republican. concerns rise over school book costs for families with multiple children. The Ashland district shows women’s strong influence in defeating Breckinridge, and editorial voices urge unity to boost business and national prosperity.
The Democratic convention unanimously renominated W. F. McNagny for congress after praising his two years in the House and alignment with tariff reform. Opposing votes were few and the party declares McNagny well equipped to return to the national legislature. The piece also condemns the Kansas City Sunday Sun and calls for suppression of the paper.
The Salvation Army aims to establish a large agricultural colony in Chiapas Mexico for 5,000 families drawn mainly from England and some submerged masses. The land will be held by the Army until colonists prove self support, then title passes. Funds will be advanced by the Army with repayment possible once beneficiaries are established. The colony will serve as a religious HQ for outreach to colonists and native peoples.
Western Union messengers testified delivering at least three telegrams to Debs and identifying his signature on delivery sheets. Others testified about a Pullman company manifesto and Debs reading telegrams at his headquarters. A reporter recounted a fiery boycott speech and cautious opposition at the American Railway union convention.
George Woodruff, a wealthy Lima citizen, was gored by a Jersey bull on a farm two miles west of town. He suffered a broken left leg in two places and a broken rib near the heart. doctors fear a poor recovery.
Reports from Oklahoma Territory describe 8 strong secret cells called the Mafia or Gideon's band forming in each county. The oath-bound organization is said to control parts of the political scene across Perry and nearby areas as of September 17.
Report cites a secret oath bound organization linked to the populist party. Promoters named include Leo Vincent now editor in Guthrie, Fred L. Bailey, and Kelph Beaumont. They allegedly seek to control territorial politics and local offices, with Vincent as territorial committee chairman.
In Bluffton Indiana on September 17 a sensational seance ended with the exposure of medium H R Wardwell and his wife posing as a spirit of Big Wolf. Wardwell fled with his family after lenders and locals denounced the fraud, leaving a crowd and a ruined reputation in the town.
A funeral party near Irondale Ohio was struck by a frightening runaway when horses bolted after a carriage race, wrecking four conveyances and injuring fifteen. Injuries include severe head wounds, crushed breasts, and crushed legs. several victims are in grave condition as doctors treat them nearby. In a separate item from Fort Scott Kansas, Charles Hoheimer and his sister Mrs. Charles Shull, long separated since childhood, reunite after years of searching.
Mrs. B A Stockwell of Middlesex Vermont credits Dr Greene’s Nervara blood and nerve remedy with curing severe headaches and chronic nervous illness after trying other remedies. The letter urges readers to seek treatment from Dr Greene at 35 West 14th Street New York, offering free consultation.
Breckinridge forces press for contest after reducing Owens lead to 196 votes. Scott county allegedly added 600 votes and Fayette county 400 via affidavits. Breckinridge aides claim fraud in Owens home county as they plan further action in the Kentucky race.
The Standard Wheel Co of Fort Wayne Indiana lists needs for second growth hickory and elm wood and split spokes, with specifications for lengths and sizes. It also notes fall and winter stock reach and wholesale to retail sale at 10 East Berry Street near the courthouse for the next 90 days.
A Belleville area well near the Ogle farm becomes a nest for big green snakes, poisoning drinking water and sickening residents. After disturbance most reptiles retreated while some surfaced, and all recovered after purging and warm drinks. No foul play suspected.
The Huntington News reports Mrs. Charles Maxfield died at 48 after prolonged illness and sorrow over her son Willie Maxfield's death in Fort Wayne. Her remains will be brought to Fort Wayne for interment as the family endures renewed tragedy and community sympathy.
An invitation from MISS C. B. SHARP and MRS. D. B. WELLS, Principals, inviting families to enroll daughters in Westminster Seminars at Fort Wayne. Readers are directed to request the illustrated catalogue for more details on first class opportunities this fall.
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