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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1895
Page
1
Two populist members hold decisive balance in the Kentucky House as parties fight on joint ballot. With 68 Democrats, 67 Republicans, 2 populists and 1 doubtful, outcomes hinge on Kenton county results and potential unseatings to shift control for the next U S senator.
In New York on Nov 9 debate resurfaces over Mayor Strong and Commissioner Roosevelt. A source predicts tension with Roosevelt steadfast on enforcing laws, while the mayor seeks face-saving, unlikely to resign. Across reports, Tammany Hall faces reorganization led by Ex-Mayor Hugh J. Grant amid county-ticket concerns. A Nashville note reports Chicago excursionists arriving for the Atlanta exposition with weather disrupting plans.
Mr William Turner and Son Ford announce a new grocery and meat market at the corner of DeWald and Hanna streets. They offer a complete line of goods and invite patronage of the republic.
Noah Blosser once known as the great fifer near Dunkirk reappears in Portland Indiana after twelve years. A decayed body found near Lima Ohio was believed to be him, but Blosser shows up alive with little change except graying hair. Investigations suggest the corpse belonged to another man with the same name or a misdirected letter.
The Steamer Puritan of the Fall River line ran aground on Big Gull Island near New London at about 3 o clock with 250 passengers and freight. Wrecker Scott and two tugs assisted as mate and crew rowed to shore to report the disaster and evacuate passengers and crew safely.
Reports from New York on November 9 indicate Mayor Strong endorses Governor Levi P Morton for the presidency. He adds that if Morton is not nominated he supports McKinley. Also listed are local ad items for groceries and a cafe luncheon.
A mutiny has broken out among Chinese troops at Kiu Kiang. Soldiers refuse to surrender arms and threaten uprising. Officials appear powerless as panic spreads among natives. Wealthier residents flee, and foreign residents arm themselves for emergency.
Washington reports the health of ex Consul Waller is permanently broken due to imprisonment in France. The State Department is expected to act before Congress convenes. Important case documents will reach the department next week. Chicago grain and meat markets show December wheat at 58 1 2 cents and pork futures at 9.15. Hogs receipts total 30,000 with 7,000 left over, prices down five points. cattle and sheep markets weak. Aurentz wafers served at West Berry Street residences after dinner.
Oman Nebraska reports banker Frank Johnson of Citizens State Bank, which recently failed, disappeared. Local authorities and family seek information as the case prompts questions about the bank's collapse and Johnson's whereabouts.
Local interest grows as Allen county weighs multiple candidates for the Democratic congressional nomination. James M. Robinson pursues past ambitions, Perry A. Randall’s possible bid ties to mayoral plans, Sam Foster signals entry if Randall runs, and Judge S. M. Hench is urged by allies. Robison leans noncommittal on coinage while Randall and Foster align with hard money. Warns readers about late gas bill payments.
In Indianapolis the appellate court sustains Judge Dawson's judgment for Mary Farnan against the city of Fort Wayne. Judge Ross upholds that verdict, noting interrogatories do not override the general verdict unless irreconcilable, and that pedestrians must take care on known dangerous sidewalks.
Fort Wayne gains a first class vaudeville night at the new Empire theatre opening with a top line bill. Admission is 10 cents, but on Monday ladies will be admitted free, with a promise of refined entertainment and no offensive material on stage.
In Milan township a county inquest of sanity was held for Mrs. Roetta Strattmeyer a widow with three children. Justices Huser and Tancey and Dr A J Boswell formed the commission. Neighbors say she is insane long suspected. She imagines immense wealth and a trip to Germany where relatives reside. She complains of her stomach claiming the devil is there and trying to escape. Relatives in Germany won't have her return. She was taken to the county asylum after being persuaded she was en route to the old country. An application will seek admission to an asylum due to periods of violence and danger.
Pastor J Berger of Leopold Indiana asks Albert S Warner New York lawyer to locate an American girl with about 2 million dollars to marry a French prince from a distinguished family. Warner agrees to circulate notices and search for a suitable bride.
Maggie Widemann died yesterday at 97 Montgomery Street after weeks of illness. She was 21 years old and left a husband and child. funeral at 9 AM Monday from St Mary's Catholic Church. Roetta Green, 1 year 4 months, died of diphtheritic croup at 100 Walton Avenue. burial tomorrow. Powers, once a champion pool player, is in the city giving lessons to local players.
A misunderstanding at Wayne knitting mills ended with a conference and an amicable adjustment. German speaking strikers formed a temporary union under the Trades and Labor council, electing a president and secretary, with return to work expected Monday.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs E C Rurode hosted a debut reception for her daughter Miss Valette from 3 to 6 in a flower scented home lit with chrysanthemums and attended by over 300 guests including Miss Oglesby daughter of ex Governor Oglesby.
In the Terre Haute state pentathlon, Terre Haute won the banner with 9614 points while Fort Wayne trails at 929. A protest over an event could change final standings. Modesitt led in the shot and the hitch kick with a possible deduction for self assistance in the potato race.
Comumnus Ohio reports Hon. Allen G. Thurman remains in the same state with little hope for recovery. He slept through the night and showed partial awareness at times, but no sign of improvement is evident.
This afternoon five prisoners named Morris Anderson Hoyle Martin and Fuller were brought to the circuit court during centennial week and all pleaded guilty to charges of petit larceny or attempt to commit larceny. Judge O Rourke sentenced each to 90 days in Allen County Jail.
On the final day of the September term circuit court judges and attorneys met for disposition. Samuel Luts lost his divorce to Mary E. Luts with alimony of 1125 in installments. John Matthews was granted a divorce from Margaret Matthews after the defendant failed to appear. A state ex rel Priscilla Jones v Barr motion for a new trial was overruled with a $300 judgment for the plaintiff.
At Jordan Bro.'s on 19 Harrison Street a weekend event invites the public to attend Saturday evening with an open invitation for all to join.
Warrant issued for Frank Edsall of Jefferson township after neighbors reported brutal treatment of his wife. Humane Officer Schlaudrof swore to an affidavit alleging assault and battery. Edsall, with a 3 year old, is to be arrested by township officers and brought before Squire Tancey for trial possibly in Fort Wayne.
A Bryan and Hicksville railway meeting in the city was disrupted as Messrs Swift and Reichelderfer of Maysville did not attend. Superintendent Hart of Hicksville met county commissioners to discuss a route on the Maysville road, needing directors’ consent and county purchase to proceed. A 1500 dollar gap between commissioners and road owners may be bridged by backers, with possible branches to New Haven via the Parent road and city access.
Robbers chased and Miller drew a gun causing the would be thieves to flee. The incident started when two men tried to rob William Miller and his employer, prompting a hasty retreat.
A bold robbery failed north of the city last Saturday when two strangers tried to steal from William Miller's junk shop on Superior Street. Shannon, Miller's bookkeeper, was thrown from a buggy, dislocating an arm. The pair fled on foot, a pursuing dog was set after them but they escaped. Shannon was treated by a Fort Wayne physician and placed in a sling. No identifications were made of the robbers.
Public invited to grand opening of a sample room at 148 West Main on Saturday night. Proprietor J A Haaa invites residents to attend and note timely payment of artificial and natural gas bills to avoid penalties.
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