Flower Gets It Headed New York Ticket at Convention
New York Democrats nominate Rosewell P. Flower for governor on the first ballot at a tense convention in Sanatoga with Flower praised for his public service and philanthropy. Other officers named include Sheehan for lieutenant governor, Campbell for comptroller, Rice for secretary of state, Rosendale for attorney general, Danforth for treasurer, and Schenck for surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanatoga
N. Y
Kings County
Brooklyn
General Slocum
Tammany Men
Messrs. Croker
Coskeran
Rains
Committee On Credentials
Judge McMahon
Oneida
Committee of Permanent Organization
Tts
Convention
Committee
Daniel G. Griffin
Jefferson County
Governor Hill
Carter
New York
Gilroy
Wilbur F. Porter
Watertown
Rosewell P. Flower
Porter
John H. Fellows
Flower
Mr. Flower
Congress
Chapin
Adams
Sheehan
Campbell
Rice
Simon W. Rosendale
Francis Hendricks Named Collector of the Port of New York
Francis Hendricks born in 1895 in Kingston New York did not succeed early in Rochester but moved to Syracuse in 1861 where he built a successful business in photography and art materials and accumulated a fortune. He was appointed to the office of Collector of the Port of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Slant Fassett
Port of
New York
Francis Hendricks
Kingston
N. Y
Rochester
Syracuse
Syracuse civic figure sought city leadership and state roles
The passage highlights a Syracuse figure who began with the fire commissioner role, later became mayor twice, served in the assembly and senate, and chaired the cities committee. Known for acclamation nominations, he boosted county committee majorities and enjoyed administration support, with speculation about a port collector post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Ship of
Syracuse
Assembly
Senate
Hendricks
Europe
Erhardt
New York
Fassett
Toledo Man Elected Supreme Treasurer of Catholic Knights
Private telegram from Cincinnati reports Charles J. Kierschner of Toledo Ohio elected to fill the office of supreme treasurer of Catholic Knights of America previously held by the defaulting O'Brien. A later dispatch mentions Chaeme accountants and O'Brien with about 71,298 93 dollars raised by trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Charles J. Kierschner
Toledo
Ohio
Catholic Knights of America
O’brien
O'Brice
Polk's Narrow Escape from Tar and Feather Plot
A plan to tar and feather L. L. Polk, national president of the alliance, was foiled by police in Wiearra Kansas on September 17. Veterans bitter over Polk's war record blamed him for past mistreatment of Union soldiers. M. M. McAlister produced a parole from a Salisbury prison to recount Polk’s alleged abuses, revealing the plot’s origins before authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiearra
Kans
L. L. Polk
Alliance
Polk
M. M. McdAlister
Who Has Become a Great Man Because His Papate President
Russell R. Harrison, son of President Harrison, born in Indianapolis, long active in public life. Resides in Helena Montana with large interests, leads Daily Journal Company, president of Montana Daily Journal, partners with W J Arkell in Frank Leslie's Illustrated, has ties to The Judge, travels to Europe, and recently arranged a government vessel to meet his family in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell R. Harrison
President Harrison
Indianapolis
Harrison
Helena
Montana
Daily Journal Company
Daily Journal
Associated Press
W. J. Arkell
Frank Leslie
New York
Arkell
Europe
Ingalls Sees Harrison Likely Renomination
Ex Senator Ingalls of Kansas told reporters in Washington that President Harrison could secure renomination if he wants it. He compared the administration to a piscatorial approach and predicted Harrison will be renominated, arguing opposing a renomination would imply GOP policy failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washington
Ingalls
Kansas
Academy of Visitation
Birmingham
Ala
Harricon
Cleveland
Democrat Party
Alliance Aims at Key Bills in Next Session
The Farmers Alliance expects fifty five members in the next house to back allied measures and four senators Pfeffer Kyle Irby Vance foresee action on three main items free coinage a land loan bill and a revived substitute for the sub treasury plan with other measures also likely to be pushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farmers Alliance
Alliance
Senate
Pfeffer
Kyle
Irby
Vance
Congress
Stanford Land Loan
Cronin Murderers Exposed by Vera Ava Attempting Chicago Reveal
Miss Vera Ava, real name unknown, claims to hold twenty seven conspirator names in the Cronin murder case. She plans to speak in Chicago next Sunday from a museum stage and insists the ring leaders will be exposed. She recounts being drugged and nearly sent to an asylum before escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oncinnati
Vera P. Ava
Miss Debar
Chicago
Cronin
O'Sullivan
Ice Man
Long Rong
Mme
Diss Debar
Long View Asylum
Field Day Records at the Old Fort Wayne Fair Grounds
The Fort Wayne Athletic Association held a day of field day events at the old fair grounds. No records fell but crowds enjoyed bicycle and running races. Winners included Sourbrine in the 100 yard dash, Sinclair in the one mile bicycle race, Hadley in the 440 yard dash, Sessions in the hurdle, Joss in standing broad jump, Piepenbrink in the two mile run, and McClellan in the nine-minute bicycle race finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fair Grounds
Fort Wayne Athletic Association
A. Sourbrine
H. W. Bond
A. L. Hadley
W. Shepard
Sourbrine
Bond
Hadley
Shepard
J. H. Adams
H. J. Sinclair
W. McClellan
Sinclair
George O. Slater
F. T. Sessions
Arthur Jones
Sessions
F. L. Sessions
H. Joss
H. Jose
H. Bond
G. D. Piepenbrink
A. Jones
James White
Hal Joss
A. J. Young
J. B. White
Electric
James Gillie
Electrics
Whity Carl
Engine House No. 1
White
Bond Sourbrine
James Olive
A. Seabrease
Seabrease
Olive
Harold Joss
H. Piepenbrink
G. Piepenbrink
George Slater
Identity of Vera P Ava Identified as Ann Odelia Diss Debar
Oxnicaco September 18. Police confirm Vera P Ava is Ann Odelia Diss Debar after she disappeared September 9 and reappeared in Cincinnati two days later. Lieutenant Shea received a verified portrait from New York Police News showing a likeness that matches the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxnicaco
Vera P. Ava
Cincinnati
Ann Odelia Diss DeBar
Shea
New York Police News
Diss Debar
Vern P. Ava
McLaughrey
Chicago police plan no action to bring Diss Debar home
Lieutenant Shea notes the missing Diss Debar may end her claims about the Cronin murder and her charitable works in Chicago. He says police do not intend to compel her return from Cincinnati unless a formal complaint is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Cronin
Chicago
Diss Debar
Cincinnati
Fatal Shot During National Guard Practice Leaves Two Dead
John Peterson of Company G at a Connecticut National Guard drill fired at fellow soldiers Richard Babbington and William Malone after claiming the rifle was unloaded. Babbington died instantly while Malone died later from a wound. Peterson was arrested and says he did not know the gun was loaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winniasatie
Conn
Putnam
Williamatie
Connecticut National Guard
John Peterson
Richard Babbington
Babbington
William Malone
Company E
Malone
Peterson
Tax Levy for Fort Wayne Area Districts Displayed
The Sentinex prints the county levy fixed by the county commissioners totaling eighty cents on the 100 dollars, plus city taxes. Township levies range from 1.08 to 1.40 dollars per 100 and include poll taxes of 2.00 or 2.60 in specific townships. The overall levy shows about a 35 percent reduction from last year, with 75 of 100 taxpayers paying less next year.
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Sentinex
Fort Wayne
New Court House
Wayne
Washington
Springfield
St. Joseph
Perry
Madison
Monroe
Marion
Maumee
Milan
Lake
Jefferson
Eel River
Cedar Creek
Adama
Aboite
Pleasant
Scipio
Lafayette
Jackson
Monroeville
New Haven
South Wayne
City
Adams
Monros
Death of Fred F Ninde Camden Lawyer Ends Long Illness
Fred F Ninde a Camden Indiana attorney died of heart trouble after a lingering illness at age fifty five He studied law with his brother Judge L M Ninde and was admitted to the Allen county bar eight years ago He quit Fort Wayne three years ago to run a farm He leaves a wife three children by a former marriage and siblings including Mrs Rhea Swayne and Judge Ninde Funeral planned in Camden Other deaths recorded include William Beckes age thirty of 232 Harmer Street and Millie Rubin four months died in Payne Ohio brought to Lindenwood for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Ninde
Camden
Ind
Fred Ninde
L. M. Ninde
Allen County
Fort Wayne
E. J. Horton
T. J. Dula
R. G. Thompson
Ninde
Rhea Swayne
William Beckes
Harmer Street
Jacob
John Beckes
Millie
Joseph Rubin
Payne
Ohio
Lindenwood
O’rourke
Mary A. Treaser
Nicholas Treaser
James P. Schapple
Chas. W. Fairfied
Nelson Stephens
Nina Martin
Nehemiah Gaskell
Amelia Egner
Dawson
R. B. Rossington
Justice France
Sam Kelker
Linn
Chas. Jacques
Alice Howey
Chas
W. Howey
Es- James Mitchell
Dispatch
Squire France
Henry Goldstein
Goldstein
William
Elias Rose
van Fleet
Werrick
Pennsylvania
Convicts Plot to Blow Up San Quentin Prison
A San Francisco report says convicts at San Quentin planned to blow up the prison with dynamite to kill guards and escape. Authorities found dynamite, revolvers, and cartridges in cells and guard assessments suggest more weapons are hidden within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Quinten
Russell Harrison faces indictment in Texas swindle case
Aransas Hanson Texas Sept 21 a small settlement near Corpus Christi is set to become a court focus as P H Tansey leads a grand jury drive to indict Russell Harrison son of the president over alleged misrepresentations linked to the Aransas Harbor and Land Improvement company Texas settlers say they were swindled Francis Hendricks named customs collector for New York to succeed Fassett in Washington Sept 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Aransas Hanson
Tex
Corpus Christi
United States
Russell Harrison
Aransas Harbor
P. H. Tansey
Francis Hendricks
Fassett
Washington
Port of
New York
J. Sloat Fassett
H. Enpemann
New York Tribune
Endemann
New York Board of Health
H Royal Baking Powder Company of
William McMurtrie
Entering the congressional race dominates Allen county talk
A reporter canvassed Allen county political figures about possible candidates for Congress. R. O. Bell, confined to bed, offered no clear views. P. S. O’Rourke publicly stated he would run on a tariff and hard money platform. Other names floated included Judge McClellan, Jim Barrett, M. V. B. Spencer, and Judge Zollars, with several saying they had nothing to say at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Wayne Hotel
Congress
Judge McClellan
Freeman Kelly
DeKalb
William McNagny
Whitley
Sam Shutt
Farmers
Mr. Kell
O’rourke
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
South Depot
O'Rourke
M. Heneb
Superior Court
East Main Street
Jim Robmeog
James M. Barrett
Barrett
Srentinen
George
James M. Robinson
Zoars
Morris, Bell, Barrett & Morris
Opening Ceremonies for Grand Trunk Tunnel Under St. Clair
Port Huron Michigan September 19 The Grand Trunk railroad tunnel under the St Clair river is celebrated with a banquet for Sir Henry Tyler General Manager Sargent and Chief Engineer Hobson Governor Winans Congressman Hartsuff and local officials. Tyler speaks of map-guided hope and cross border commerce expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
St. Clair River
Port Honton
Mich
Port Huron
Henry Tyler
Sargent
Hobson
Grand Trunk Road
Winans
Hartsuff
Hartcuff
Grand Tronk Railway
C Company
England
Whole Family Perishes in Sedgewick Street Fire
A fire at 549 and 651 Sedgewick street at 1 am killed seven people who were smothered in their beds. Victims include Robbie Burns and Mr and Mrs John Schalk with their three children and an unknown woman. Cynthia Schalk is badly injured but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxteaco
Sedgewick Street
Robbie Burns
John Schalk
Cynthia Schalk
Heat Saps Life Of O T Banks On City Street
O T Banks of 219 West Washington Street collapsed from heat while walking Osborn Street near the courthouse. A delayed patrol wagon arrived after about forty minutes and took him home, where he lies in dangerous condition following a prior Labor Day attack. Paul Webber, a St Mary’s student, suffered a sun stroke while playing in the school yard, collapsing and later revived, then taken home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Banks
West Washington Street
Osborn Street
Court House
Labor Day
Paul Webber
St. Mary’s School
County surveyor allowances settled in Avsuary
In Avsuary Indiana on September 19 1891 a dispute over compensation for four former county surveyor assistants in ditching projects was resolved. After afternoon arguments led by Judge Lowry and Congressman McClellan the claims totaling about 1500 were approved, though further legal action was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Congressman McClellan
Explaining Why There is Less Deaf ness
A perceptible decrease in deafness is noted due to artificial means now perfected to a high degree. A compact device invented in Bridgeport Connecticut by H A Wales fits inside the ear and is worn secretly by many. Mr Apple is a successful fruit grower in Sumner county Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
H. A. Wales
Mr. Apple
Sumner County
Kansas
Supreme Court to rule on United Brethren church property dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Indianapolis on a long standing clash within the United Brethren church of Indiana over ownership of church property. Liberals and radicals clashed after a 1889 proposal to revise the confessional tallying 51 600 for and 3 600 against. The case centers on whether liberals validly gained control of Wayne County and other properties. The court will rule in coming days.
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Supreme Court
Indianapolis
United Brethren Church of Indiana
Indianapolis Sentinel
United Brethren Church
Indiana
Wayne County
Harmony
York
McMahon
Dayton
Lawrence
Richmond
McMshon
Successful Organization Annual Heedlog of the Christian Church
The annual heedlog records church activities in this city highlighting congregational leadership, membership events, charitable drives, and community outreach during the year. It notes programs, services, and community partnerships with local groups and parishioners.
McCormick Sima and Segar Lead Decatur Church Officers
T H McCormick president Pastor G H Sima secretary and J Segar treasurer of Decatur. Pastor Sims preached in the forenoon and evening. His discourses were a masterly effort setting forth our position as a people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. McCormick
G. H. Sima
J. Segar
Decatur
Sims
Arrest in arson case follows eviction dispute
John 8 Bashard, accused of setting fire to the Romy homestead in Aboite township after losing an ejectment suit, was arrested by Sheriff Viberg. At a preliminary hearing, witnesses testified against him and he was bound over to court in $1,000 bail, with family members corroborating timelines. The fire destroyed the house and outbuildings, and Romy carried no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bushard
H. Moffatt
KR. L. Romy
Aboite Township
James Wilkinson
Robinson
King Powder
Frank J. Noll
J. A. Armatrong
Viberg
Wilkinson
Mr. Noll
Armstrong
Noll
East
Jefferson Street
Man Dies After Sudden Collapse at Calhoun Street Store
John Brahe aged about thirty eight, longtime clerk at McKinnie House, collapsed at John Scheffer’s grocery at 292 Calhoun Street around noon Saturday. He died at 1 pm after being moved home. Doctors cited apoplexy or uremic poisoning and suspicion rests on a large quinine dose taken earlier. The widow and two children mourn beside Brahe’s body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brahe
McKinnie House
John Scheffer
Calhoun Street
Harrison and
Highland Streets
Charles Nieschang
A. E. van Buskirk
Nieschang
van Buskirk
Brahs
John Brahs
Legion
Platz Deutsche Fritz Reuter Verein
Fred Tegtmeyer
Resolutions from Fort Wayne Post Office Employes
At a September 16 meeting the Fort Wayne post office employes adopt resolutions upon the death of Deputy Postmaster Charles W. Howey. The committee includes Geo D Adams O F Kettler Geo L Ashley Peter F Poireon and Geo B Humphrey. The group expresses sorrow and notes Howey as a faithful official and beloved family member and requests funeral attendance and publication of the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles W. Howey
Geo. D. Adams
O. F. Kettler
Geo. L. Ashley
Peter F. Poireon
Geo. B. Humphrey
Exploit of Bell and Hamilton in Michigan Deer Chase
The Indianapolis News recounts Senator Hayden and R O Bell aboard a Fort Wayne party’s steamer near Mackinac. They pursued deer spotted near shore, using a yawl and the steamer to corral the fawn and hind, which were later released in government woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. ©. Bell
Montgomery Hamilton
Michigan
RB. O. Bell
Indianapolis News
Hayden
R. O. Bell
Fort Wayne
Bates House
Mr. Bell
Straits
Mackinac
Bell
Mackinassi
Tlat
Shind
Fawn
Mackinae
Government Woods
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Catholic Knights
Charles J. Hierschner
Defaniter O’brien
Der
Kierschner
Russell
Papate
Angalls
Alliance Affairs
Retaxp
Fred Kammerrer
Kamerrer
Charles Seys
Piepenbrink
J. O. Seys
J. B. White, Jr
Mr. Joss
Sam Albrecht
Slater
Vera
Ann Odellia
Kail
Crooked Russell
MR. O'Rourke
M. V. B. Spencer
Zollars
Allen Zollers
Whitley County
Chamberlain
Draggiate
Henderson
State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Commission
The
Christian Church
Allen
Wells
Bashard
American Chemical Society
Chicago Tribune
McMurtrie
Dr. Baker
University of Pennsylvania
E. H. Bartley
Brooklyn Board of Health
Long Island College
Richardson
Mallet
A. L. Miller
Berry Street
Rookhi's Street
West Wayne Oreet
E. H. McDonald
Alk
McKinnie Mouse
Deke Hunters
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