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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
1
Terrible suspicions surround Dr Thayer who is charged with cruelty and neglect of an infant. Officials allege the physician failed to provide proper care, prompting a legal case that tests accusations of professional misconduct and safeguarding concerns.
Fort Wayne residents report cries from Thayer's Sand 10 Short street hospital where a newborn was left neglected. Dr Thayer, already jailed on a abortion charge, faces cruelty and neglect counts as officers uncover a mother nearby and a suspicious, hidden operation. The community demands a full investigation and closure of the facility.
Theosophist Bircham Harding lectured at the local Theosophical Society on human perfection and brotherhood. He traced moves from medieval church control to a science theology reconciliation, promoted karma and reincarnation, and urged brotherhood as the path to lasting happiness and ethical reform.
The United States cruiser Columbia reached Sandy Hook this morning after a seven day passage from Southampton. The Needles to Sandy Hook time was seven days, one hour and fifteen minutes with an average speed of 18.17 knots and a best pace of 20.7 knots under favorable conditions. The current voyage is regarded as very fair.
A Pan Handle freight derailed on a steep grade near Stark Siding wrecking ten cars. The rear hit the front, leaving a mass of splintered debris. Three tramps killed and nine injured in the box car wreck. Trainmen uninjured. Passengers served with round trip fare to Rome City.
A huge Cleveland crowd witnessed the year’s grand circuit event. Robert J, holder of the world record, failed to win the 2 11 trot as Klamath and Lesa Wilkes surged to victory with a 2 09 best time. Valleau won the 2 20 pace. Patrick O Connor set a 1 55 bicycle track record as the crowd saw a dramatic afternoon.
Joe Patchen defeats rival Robert J in a dramatic finish as crowds roar. The Black pacer, once deemed lame, powers to victory in a fierce heat duel with Geers driving Robert J, clocking 3:04 in the final sprint and prompting pandemonium as fans hail the champion.
Mrs Waller and her four children, recently out of Madagascar, reach Mauritius seeking passage home. Consul Campbell threads a plea to Washington. aid denied, they must rely on American friends for passage home. Nickel Plate to operate Depot Restaurant in Fort Wayne. Legal notes discuss penalties under a statute and criminal counts.
Special excursion from Fort Wayne on August 8 via Pennsylvania lines to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Round trip fare 15 dollars. Depart Fort Wayne 5 40 a m central time. Travel routes include Allegheny mountains Horse Shoe curve Blue Juniata and Susquehanna Valley. Return tickets valid through August 18. Details from John C. Ross Fort Wayne. 29 Aug 7.
Dunura Minn August 2 Duluth clergymen and city leaders push petitions to close Sunday amusements and ban living pictures at a theater next Sunday. Objections target street railway pavilion short skirted performances. Sun day amusement interests warn they will shut down if Sunday play is barred.
A dispute escalated with sparks flying and legal action following. Two damage suits have been filed seeking compensation for alleged injuries and property harm amid ongoing discussions and reactions from involved parties.
Benjamin Rothschild and Sebastian Miller sue the Wabash railway in superior court, seeking 4000 and 3500 dollars respectively. They allege sparks from Wabash engines ignited grass fires on their farms during the hot summer, with the company failing to take proper precautions. a ruling could trigger additional suits from other farmers.
The Shaker Doctor will remain in the city only until Monday. Suffering patients are urged to seek his herb remedies and listen to his lectures. Large crowds attend each evening to hear him and enjoy performances by the colored entertainers on his platform. Monday will be his last day in Fort Wayne. visit him and try his remedy.
Attorney J E K France told county commissioners the Decatur Gravel Road company would not accept the $1 628 appraised value and would not sell. The board must record the refusal though the county could purchase if the company chooses to sell later. Nickel Plate Railway lists Lake Erie south shore country homes ready for summer boarders. requests mailed envelopes to agents or B F Horner.
San Francisco is rocked by a Chronicle report charging Post Office Superintendent Flint with permitting mail stuffing in June 1890 to influence mail contracts for Southern Pacific. The timing coincides with the weighing of the mail used to base a four year cost estimate.
Chicago market report shows August to September option openings with Wheat at 69 4 cents, corn 44 cents, oats 224 cents, pork 10 dollars 10 cents, lard 86.20, ribs 6 dollars. Closing prices list Wheat 68 4 cents, corn 43 3/4 cents, oats 224 cents, pork 9 dollars 50 cents, lard 3.12, ribs 5.82. Try the Times-Post want column.
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