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Newspaper
Fort Wayne News
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1896
Page
1
A catalog of travel essentials and grooming items. Hair brushes, combs, Rubifoam Tooth Wash, tooth brushes, headache powders, and perfumes offered in multiple sizes and prices. Illustrative claims emphasize convenience and pleasant tastes and odors for a day or night out.
A massive tidal wave described as five miles wide struck the Haichau east coast near Shanghai on July 26. Thousands perished, rice fields and cattle destroyed, leaving survivors facing famine as waters receded. Many villages were wiped out and families lost with little food or shelter. Two other brief items report a rowing boat voyage reaching Scilly islands and a railway accident near Illinois, plus the death of Hon. Nicholas Ball on Block Island.
An attempted rescue narrative tells how Merrill’s head remained exposed as he directed others to aid, but treacherous quicksand engulfed him making any effort to keep his head above ground impossible.
Telegraph brief reports the first New York cotton bale sold at 20 cents per pound at the Cotton Exchange. A rumor of Queen Victoria abdication is unfounded. Emerson-Fisher Carriage Co. assets 450000 liabilities 369000. Treasury July deficit 13018871. Gasoline explosion fatally burns Abner Doolittle and wife in Columbus. Mrs Widener found dead aboard yacht Josephine Bar Harbor dispatch notes.
Nineteen victims are carried from the scene as mournful crowds gather near Atlantic City after a devastating railway wreck. Rescue teams search the wreckage while authorities begin inquiries into the cause and safety lapses.
A coroner's inquest is scheduled for Monday after Thursday evening's collision left forty seven listed as dead. Two severely injured survivors at the sanatorium—Mrs Fralinger of Bridgeton and an unidentified skull fracture victim—await word, raising fatalities likely to reach forty nine. The accident dominates city life as officials assess ongoing casualties and extended misery.
Mrs Belle Nirdlinger wife of Joseph Nirdlinger and daughter of the late Frederick Nirdlinger died Wednesday in Cleveland Ohio Funeral held yesterday. Earl P the 9 month old son of Mr and Mrs Jas B Miller Ferguson Station died last evening of cholera infantum at 178 Wells Street The parents were visiting relatives in this city Remains were taken to Bluffton this afternoon Ethel Earl Van Osdale the 7 months old child of Mr and Mrs Harvey Van Osdale died this morning at 135 Buchanan Street The funeral will be from the house at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon Interment in New Haven The funeral of Roy Bevelheimer will be tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock from the residence 225 Broadway Irma infant daughter of F M Reaser of 275 West Washington Street died this afternoon of cholera infantum.
The Chicago Record highlights two beloved young men enjoying a popular summer scene. Both are well known in local circles for service, charm, and community involvement, drawing attention from readers across the city.
Charles Merrill, a well known Racine county resident, was buried alive while digging a well three to four miles south of Burlington. The well cave in buried him to the shoulders, and as quicksand struck he gradually sank from sight. His body was recovered the next day after overnight labor by several crews. Merrill, 27, leaves a widow.
At a board of public works meeting residents of Harrison street filed a long remonstrance against granting a right of way for the White suburban railway. Resolutions to vacate alleys in Hanna's addition were confirmed. Contracts awarded for paving and sidewalks to Julius Remus and George Wilhelm. Water mains removal from Clinton street sewer ordered. School board cement sidewalk request received. Coroner preparing for inquest into Atlantic City wreck deaths.
Fort Wayne residents and friends are searching for Ed Ross who is missing after last being seen in the city on Thursday July 9. Relatives urge anyone with information to contact local authorities as the investigation continues.
In Fort Wayne Ed C Ross formerly of Montpelier and head chef at Randall disappeared after a business trip to Huntington. His Montpelier restaurant was seized by officers and friends fear harm. Separately a Milwaukee burglar killed Mrs Henry Webster near St Joe. Her oldest son, a known troublemaker, was arrested in Huntertown after a pursuit by local guards. Community notices list church services and events across Fort Wayne areas.
Herbert B. Spencer, the memory loss patient from Philadelphia, arrived in Lawrence Kansas and recognized a Kansas City brother at the depot. He recalls his mother and some home scenes, though he cannot fully recognize parents. His health is good and mental faculties largely intact aside from recollections before March.
County commissioners will receive trustees school reports Monday. Deputy Sheriff Stout is entertaining his son, David C. Stout, of Chicago. Willis Souder plans a two week tower of the lakes starting Monday. Constable Roebke has recovered from illness, Auditor Edsall returned from Toledo.
Rome Ga Aug 1 Tom Evans an African American man tried to assault a young woman named Long on the Decatur road about 25 miles from Rome Thursday. He was captured and offered lynching or 100 lashes. He chose the lashes, was whipped, and released, then headed toward the Alabama line.
A bold burglar described as a desperate crook is charged with a daring daylight job. He traveled to Fort Wayne with a gang aiming to sell a certificate of deposit and fled after the crime. The incident draws police attention and ongoing investigations.
New potatoes arrive at the market priced at 25 cents per bushel. Early stock is home grown and described as nice and good size with a note of 350 a peck indicating price segments for smaller quantities. This market brief mirrors local barter style notices.
A violent incident occurred at an Aboite township society dance leaving attendees shaken and several injuries reported. In a separate incident on West Main Street, druggist Beneke was struck by a truck, causing further chaos and injuries.
Aboite township social scene erupts over a dance fight in which Art Caton, a young farmer, suffered a severe head injury and extensive bruising, allegedly at the hands of Geo McKinzie. In separate incidents, Wm F Beneke was run down by Eckart’s wagon, possibly fracturing ribs, while Harry Kelker and Lydia Roebke sustained injuries from falls, with non life threatening concerns noted by Dr. Gavin.
The article notes some of the newest season styles found in the lots, with both dark and light grounds featured.
The 50 cent round trip to Rome City Sundays excludes Assembly admission. A representative accompanies the train and Assembly tickets cost 15 cents. Assembly gate price is 25 cents.
A local ad notes Best Michigan Whortleberries at 5c per quart or 1.25 a bushel the lowest price yet. Sweet Concord Grapes 5c per lb, English Damsons 7c quart, peaches 18c per fifth bushel, 15c small baskets. Florida Pineapples 12c each, Nutmeg Melons 5c, 10c each, large watermelons 15c each. Hover area vendor promotes Coony's Little Havana Cigar.
A mixed advertisement note touts low priced sundries and bicycles with Morgan & Co on Columbia Street offering a Barnes Tandem bargain. It promotes Heaton Brothers' Post Office Drug Store as popular and well treated. Also mentions Deviled Ham at 4c per can and 6c fruit honey, with direct Chicago supply and 100 case quantity.
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