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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1896
Page
4
The forecast shows a cold spell with colder tonight and continued cold Saturday. Expect lower temperatures and brisk winds as the weekend approaches in Indiana.
Judge Lowry travels to Michigan on legal business. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs John Jacobs of Eliza street, A H Smith, A G Klinkenberg and M J Blitz visit Montpelier. Union Bible class inaugural at First Presbyterian church at 7 30 pm. Rt Rev Joseph Radamacher and Brammer attend Cardinal Satolli investiture in Baltimore. H Lewellen to lecture at Jewish temple on religious foundations at 7 30 pm. A pedestrian lightly injured after being knocked down by a horse on Court street. Wayne and Berry Street M E churches consider consolidation with a meeting next week. Fort Wayne Temple of Pericleans No 1 installs officers with a banquet. Ryan and Colerick law partnership dissolved. Charles J Ryan retires. P B Colerick continues solo and Ryan joins his brother W C Ryan in Arcade offices.
A. F. Schoch advertises a cash sale on woolens to March 1 with items marked to actual cost. Call 411-2 West Main to shop open until 8 p m and be convinced that CASH IS KING.
Chicago price figures for Warrat May Corn and Oats show modest changes with January and May contracts. Park and Spare Buns prices shift mildly. accompanying bakery ads promote Model Steam Bakery breads and Scherer bread claims. Also note Lake Erie & Western ticket sales to Atlanta for the International Exposition.
A Pittsburg freight train section split at Sandusky Ohio around 3 AM causing a crash when rejoined the brakeman F Ferris was thrown to the floor but not seriously injured. Erie mileage rules spark protest with calls for independent ticket use and potential sale to any buyer.
Notice to stock holders of the Fort Wayne and Decatur Gravel Road sets a meeting in Wayne hotel parlors on January 21 at 2 PM for officer elections and other business. Gorrters Hauer, Secretary.
Nancy J. Haynes filed an affidavit in Justice France court against Wilmer Johnson accusing him of fathering her child. Johnson jailed after bail set at 350 with no bondsman. The case stirred South Whitley, where the father may arrive today for a possible compromise.
The Empire drew a fair crowd for a refreshed program with the McIntyre comedians last night. Tonight features amateur night with local talents and a ladies gold watch prize at the Saturday matinee. Children admitted for 5 cents at the matinee.
Mayor Oakley summons heads of departments and councilmen to gather at the city hall tonight to plan attendance at the funeral of the late Henry C. Graffe. In Lexington Kentucky on January 3 two weeks earlier grocer W H Sistrunk advised Judge J D Rose of Curryville Ma to drink lemonade. the judge credits the remedy with saving his life after three doctors gave up.
Three killed, two fatally injured, four missing and about thirty one hurt when a blast at 309 North Second Street wrecked the Anchor Peanut building and sparked fires. Rescuers pulled victims from wreckage as Dr A L Boyce supplied morphine to a man trapped by timber and iron.
A massive blast devastated a four story facility in Mayville, setting wreckage ablaze and injuring many. Albert Schweitz suffered extensive burns while others endured facial cuts, broken limbs, and internal injuries as glass and debris rained down. The disaster left at least two dead and numerous missing firefighters battled flames and secured the scene.
Washington dispatch argues for a Pan-American alliance under the Monroe Doctrine to boost political and commercial ties. It cites Brazil Mexico and other nations seeking closer relations and reciprocity treaties to expand U S trade and curb European influence.
Milwaukee January 3 Judge Seaman ruled that lands and property used for the soldiers home are instrumentalities of the general government and immune from state interference. The home’s management is by United States officers and exempt from state taxation and local liquor sale controls.
Washington reports the Venezuelan boundary commission will hold its first meeting at the state department tomorrow. Most members, except Commissioner White, can attend. chairman is not yet decided though Justice Brewer is considered likely. The group aims to agree on the exact facts to pursue before proceeding. London notes the Schomburg line abandonment by Britain. Coudert interviews cited. In Washington Talmage dispute at First Presbyterian church prompts a presbytery meeting. Prescott, Kan. dance incident referenced.
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