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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1896
Page
4
The Pittsburgh machine shop stories note Ed Cleary plans a geared wheel reaching 112 inches and promises easy hill climbing. Other items include personnel moves, a passenger train derailment sentence, and a Pennsylvan ia freight movement record.
In Oaktown Indiana religious circles the church splits as young members push for an organ against older members who oppose it. A purchased organ leads to indignant attendance drops and separate meetings, with the minister losing hope for reunion.
At Covent Garden London two girls dressed as Columbia and Britannia drew attention bearing flags of the United States and Great Britain. The American dress featured the Prince of Wales cable message to Joseph Pulitzer for peace, while the English dress displayed Cleveland's message to Congress. Masqueraders included Juliette Nesville Florence St John Eleanor Calhoun Maud Branscombe and Loie Fuller.
United States authorities seized several mounds near Charleston Louisiana after a farmhand uncovered Spanish coins dated 800 1807 and 1808 during plowing. The coins are now in the possession of W F Barrett of Charleston.
Sophie Lyons, famed female criminal, has fallen for Billy the Kid now jailed in Detroit. She funds efforts to secure his release and a wedding is likely once he is freed.
London reports suggest hidden South Africa tensions, with Kruger's cautious reply to the queen's message and hostages linked to Johannesburg disarmament. British admiration for Kruger grows amid talk of Delagoa Bay and German aims, while arrests of reform leaders deepen the strain.
The Times dispatch from Pretoria reports Johannesburg disarmed without incident, Boer police patrolling the town, and the crisis nearly over. It notes increased Uitlander distrust, a desire for republican government, and new talks to secure peace and attract foreign capital. Hofmeyer urges a radical change in government and Cecil Rhodes's personal rule.
Chamberlain pledges a full inquiry and preventive measures to avoid repeats after a Transvaal raid. He aims to prevent further British Dutch tensions, while The Times correspondent notes Germany treats the incident as largely closed though some fear ongoing anxiety remains.
The Times editorial urges the government not to delay publishing Venezuela papers and says Britain is ready for conciliation while America shows less willingness. It argues that the first move should come from the United States.
Berlin dispatch in the Daily Telegraph reports a queen sent an autograph letter to the emperor and his reply is now with the queen. The emperor told his entourage he believes his response will be acceptable to the queen.
New York Jan 11 R G Dun reports year start uncertain with bond sales causing hesitation in money markets. Cotton steady though weekly receipts off. wheat up about 1 cent. corn firm. Iron shows hesitancy while finished products slightly lower. Wool sales rise. cotton mills run unevenly. overall failures 431 in US and 63 in Canada.
Halifax reports nine survivors from the steamer Ealing describe four days adrift in a damaged open boat. Names include Thomas Cardegan Lingreen Grugger Wilkinson Peterson Baker Noble Swenson Hagar Gilroy. several froze to death, with capt Meek and engineers among the dead as land was sighted near Canso.
In San Francisco police court the preliminary exam of Mrs. Davidson for extorting money from Rev. Dr. Brown resumed. She testified her mind was an absolute blank from 1874 to 1887 and could not recall past whereabouts actions or whether she served time in a Massachusetts correctional facility or fathered a child. Bail set at 1000 to answer the charge.
Omaha reports ex city treasurer Bolln arrested after being deposed months earlier amid a city funds shortage. Officials say over 100000 dollars could not be accounted for, while his deputy Coulter was seized previously for taking 30000 dollars from the funds.
Peoria Illinois January 11 Last evening Singer and Wheeler incorporated wholesale drug dealers assigned to Charles R Wheeler Liabilities capital stock 250000 and bills payable 166107 Assets stock on hand 223857 and bills receivable 178776 Principal creditor Merchants National Bank 39000
Doubt grows whether Western Window Glass Manufacturers will close plants tonight as planned in Chicago. T F Hart cites immediate unload of stock and broker profits as motives, suggesting shutdowns may be brief. If enacted, up to 9 000 Indiana workers and 25 000 nationwide could be idle.
Twenty six depositions are being taken in the $30,000 alienation of affection suit where Wesley Hirshburg sues his mother-in-law Mrs. John Jonas. The case, continued twice, is set for the Jackson circuit court term starting the last Monday of the month. Although the defense seeks a compromise, negotiations failed. Hirshburg now in Indianapolis met his wife upon arrival, signaling possible reconciliation but he remains firm. Both sides use many of the same witnesses.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Crawford county's seat moves from Leavenworth to English ending a decades long bitter dispute with sporadic violence. The court also affirms the Fowler will case from White county, holding Moses Fowler's real estate passed in fee simple. Fowler died in 1884 at age 60, leaving 20 000 acres across Benton Tippecanoe and White counties and an estate worth 850 000. The litigation spanned ten years.
The People's Telephone company plans renewed efforts for a city franchise amid pressure from Bell lobbyists and pro Bell voters in the council. After prior clashes, the issue now heads to a straight vote on merits with factions settled.
Ex-President Harrison left Indianapolis for New York to consult with California irrigation case attorneys and then travel to Washington for an argument before the U S Supreme Court. His secretary did not address marriage rumors with Mrs Dimmick. Jeffersonville prison editor Joe Bush served time and returned to Terre Haute after publishing Hot Drops.
Bush, a New York native sent from Terre Haute a year ago for petit larceny, produced Hot Drops while incarcerated. The one copy paper circulated widely among convicts, read aloud and admired for its dry humor. It may continue under Kid Gerard, another Terre Haute product mentored by Bush.
In Brazil on January 11 the Cory murder trial ends as Prosecuting Attorney Lewis says he cannot press for a prison sentence. Judge McGregor instructs acquittal amid cheering. Cory weeps with joy after the verdict. George Cory had killed Eugene Fry during a 1892 Alum Cave fight. In Vincennes on January 11 three locals are arrested for complicity in the Latta murder. Moses Latta, a Lawrence County farmer, was killed after leaving his sweetheart Miss Conlin. John Edline led the gang and fled. he was never captured.
Crawfordsville reports Dr G G Irwin filed suit for divorce from Mrs Irwin following a prior damage suit by Miss Edna Campbell against the couple. Campbell was ejected from Dr Irwin’s office. she lost her damages claim, Irwin testified for her. Irwin and wife were divorced in 1876 and remarried soon after. Flag for Every School House in Montgomery County approved. Washington’s Birthday to be observed with a district program. John Mitchell, 86, died of paralysis in Spiceland. he helped supervise the old National Road project.
In Azalia excitement rises over a smallpox case after George Henry returned from Arkansas and mingled with friends before falling ill. Officials urge caution as health concerns spread locally.
Greensburg Jan 11 Scarlet fever is said to be an epidemic at Hartsville Six children in the family of James Batterf have been stricken with the disease Two or three cases have developed in this vicinity.
An ordinance will be presented to the Chicago city council next Monday prohibiting Sunday milk delivery from Oct 1 to Apr 30. North side milk dealers led the drive and most city milkmen back the measure. The Miowera remains missing in the Pacific about 100 miles south of Honolulu en route to Australia.
New York money markets ease with banker bills at 4.89 4.90 percent and silver at 7.674. Chicago Board of Trade shows wheat at 57 60 cents for January to May, with corn and oats varying locally. Chicago live stock prices list hogs around 2.75 to 4.80 and cattle from 2.70 to 5.05, with sheep and veal also noted for the day.
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