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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
1
Chicago news reports say Joseph R. Dunlop was found guilty of sending obscene material through the mails via the Evening Dispatch and faces up to sixty years and a $30,000 fine across six counts. The Dispatch is Chicago Cook county official paper.
The 1 day old Theodore Ulmer of Hillsdale Avenue died this morning. The funeral was held this afternoon. Peter Rosselot, killed in an electric tower accident yesterday, will be buried tomorrow at 2 PM from 85 Putnam Street. Mrs Elizabeth Stoll's funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from Salem Reformed Church.
Michigan potatoes arrive from Big Rapids with three cars in ten days. Potatoes are large and mealy at 30c per bush. Fresh eggs 16c a dozen. Roll butter 15c. Jar butter 9c. New York buckwheat 25c for 12 lb sacks. New Vermont maple syrup 65c per gallon. Faurr House.
In Chicago on February 4 the wheat market shows May open 67 67c and close 668, July 66c open and 664c close, Conn May 30c open and 303c close, July 83 1/2c open and 311c close, September 32 1/2c open and 324 323c close. Oats May open 214 21dC and close 217c, July open 214 21f e r closing 2lfc. Park May opening 10 60 to 10 65.
Allen County Orphans' Home directors met last evening. January's report shows twenty children in care, two placed in homes, and three more to be placed next week. Mrs Max B Fisher named February visiting committee chair.
The Western Passenger association chief declines the Chicago Great Western 30 day ticket extension for the G A R encampment at St Paul. Denial stands. future action awaits the Grand Army executive committee meeting on February 20. January reports show a 9.9 percent US rail gain, led by western lines, with Canadian gains at 24.9 percent. Several Pittsburg shop staff changes and a fatality funeral are noted.
The Retail Clerks union No. 10 reports merchants Pixley Co and others have agreed to close stores at 6 pm daily, except Saturdays and December, for one year from January 1 1896. The Trades and Labor Council endorses the move and urges union patronage to supportive firms. street car monopoly taxation is questioned.
Washington presbytery dissolved Rev. Adolfs Allen's pastoral relation with First Presbyterian Church. Rev. T DeWitt Talmage to preach both morning and evening services. Allen receives full salary through Oct 1, 1806 and retires. Trustees condemned for seeking resignation amid criticism by a committee of pastors and laymen. County Assessor Heath.
The Empire drew a full house despite bad weather. The Casino company staged new specialties and was praised as among the best ever seen at this venue. Manager Heilbroner will debut a leap year complimentary night Friday with free admission for men using a printed ticket.
Edwin F. UIni assistant secretary of state has been offered and accepted the post as United States ambassador to Germany following Ambassador Runyon’s death. He is seen as well suited due to his knowledge of trade conditions between the two nations. The House Ways and Means Committee, by 11 to 3, refused to concur in the substitution from the Senate.
The senate debate on the bond measure is capped by two days after the motion to concur failed. Pettigrew proposes a bill to place all sleeping cars under the Interstate Commerce Commission. St. Paul reports tug recovery of the stranded steamship freeing the vessel and heading to New York.
William Walde Jr who earlier swore he saw grave robbers in Lindenwood cemetery says the affidavit was untrue. He filed a second affidavit claiming a different story but again asserts he saw robbers. Prosecutor Doughman had accused him of false testimony. A Post reporter observed Doughman’s reaction.
Toronto police court issues bench warrants for Dallas and Harry Hyams for fraud and larceny after they fail to appear. bond of 1500 dollars forfeited. A new bicycle club called Quiverwheel Bicycle club forms at Princess rink with plans for practice and potential future records in Fort Wayne this summer.
Miss Lena Parker living on the Ash ley farm five miles up the St. Joe suffered a painful wound when a cartridge among dust swept into a stove exploded. A ball from a 89 caliber cartridge entered her left hand and was removed by Dr. George O Stemen. The incident follows an unrelated note about Mr L D McNutt suffering from appendicitis.
At the Wayne club William Rhoades a colored man was caught attempting to rob the cash drawer by night clerk Harry Harvuot who fired three shots. Rhoades was bound over to the circuit court in 500 and faces grand larceny charges. Otto Siebert is charged with assault on his wife with boiling water and provoke. Also reports of a couple arriving as husband and wife led to warrants and fines. Other notes include two drunkenness cases, a slander suit, a divorce, and a trial in the superior court.
Yesterday at the Home Billiard hall Johnston beat Walsh as Cooper reached 130 points to the colonel's 84 with a 130 to 90 handicap. In the evening Cooper lost to Crall by two points after failing to reach 159 before Crall hit 100. Upcoming games include McDonald versus Mautner and an as yet unnamed evening match.
An escorted tour via Queen & Crescent leaves Cincinnati February 24 aboard a superb Pullman train with dining sleeping and observation cars. For illustrated itinerary write W C Rinearson G P A Cincinnati. Bes 31 24 Wedding presents in sterling silver. Daruas FE GREEN Arcade Jeweler. Subscribe for the Fort Wayne Evening Post.
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