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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1895
Page
5
A deadly stampede at the old Front Street theatre in Baltimore killed twenty four people and fatally wounded two others with ten seriously hurt as a fire scare caused by a gas jet led to a frantic rush for exits. Most victims were Polish or Hebrew and the theatre packed beyond capacity with about 3,700 tickets sold.
A deadly crowd crush outside a theatre killed nine people and left many injured. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene as officers pulled victims from the mass and carried them to the morgue or hospital. Names of victims and injured are listed, with the incident ending after authorities cleared the area and determined no danger inside.
R.G. Dan & Co reports the year’s deferred facilities will linger near 170 million in manufacturing and about 78 million in other sectors, with trading down 8 million from last year. Stock panic, monetary fears, and weak orders depress industries as 1895 nears. Wheat receipts soar while Atlantic exports run near prior year levels.
Mark Hanna after a eastern tour says McKinley is the leading candidate with the strongest position. He cites Reed as the only other aggressive contender, while Allison Morton Harrison are seen as factors or not substantial candidates.
In Milwaukee Judge Seaman rules state courts retain authority over soldiers home grounds and orders the discharge of Thomas Kelly after his arrest for a murderous assault on Patrick Coghlin. He notes Congress power exists but has not been exercised, preserving state sovereignty and inmates' voting rights.
Objects described as the N Greatest arrive in the city arriving at the South Depot. The report notes the notable items attracting public attention and pending display or inspection at the depot location.
The Northern Pacific Railroad exhibit car arrived in Fort Wayne and drew large crowds on Calhoun street. The 72 by 12 foot car showcases six states’ minerals, fossils, and scenic displays, including Yellowstone and Dakota vistas. Staff D. M. Stewart and L. L. Billingstea invite inspection through Sunday night.
Denver reports a shipment of ore valued at around a lion dollars with an extra million in pure gold guarded by armed guards. The Colorado party plans to attend the New York exchange's first call. In St Joe, officials close the last saloon run by George Waistier and force George Nepper to shut his house of call, amid citizen complaints.
A large Oak Ridge farm wagon broke its rear axle on Clinton street blocking the street car track and delaying traffic for a period this afternoon. The wagon, loaded with sump coal, was too heavy for the axle. P. H. Heyman & Co. 142 Calhoun street promotes a Christmas week hat sale and carries neckties and umbrellas.
The papers for the purchase of the Hayden road were drawn up this morning and the thoroughfare will enter county possession Monday afternoon. The Hamilton National Bank sues William McKiernan in superior court for 100 on a note. In superior court John Dreibelbis et al commence proceedings against Issac N. Yarian for breach of contract.
In Havana observers report ongoing Spanish fortifications as Gomez and Maceo push into Matanzas. Spanish officials claim insurgent retreat while rumors persist of rebels avoiding a general clash. Elsewhere in Ashland Wisconsin four workers burned to death in a lumber mill fire. identity unclear and reconstruction planned.
A Thursday evening storm ripped the East Lebanon match factory roof and blew in the west wall causing a three story building to burn. The facility housed valuable stock and patents with an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. In St Louis the Peters Rubber and Supply Company assigned for creditors with liabilities around 50000 and assets about 47000 in stock and 10000 in accounts.
Charles Ackerman a laborer for contractor William Oettingam was buried by a collapsing sewer wall at Creighton Avenue and Broadway. He was dug out near death and survived with serious bruises and no internal injuries. He is married with children and treated at home.
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