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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1895
Page
1
A Tennessee asylum reportedly holds Minnie Williams amid ongoing belief by authorities that she may have been found. Details on her identity and the circumstances remain unclear, with officials confirming the facility housing her and urging verification by relatives.
A woman believed to be Minnie Williams, one of Holmes and Pitezel's missing girls, is found at Shelby County insane asylum claiming memory loss while employed as a keeper. Blood stained overalls and an under shirt found in Mrs. Conner’s room linked to Holmes associate Quinlan. Spiritualists at Indiana camp pursue Emelie Cigrand’s fate amid Holmes rumors and Redkey sightings.
The Portland Daily Commercial on Saturday runs an extended piece tracing a man's movements last fall in the village, suggesting locals believe the killer was present at that time.
Cleveland dispatch reports Rob Scott owner and McHenry driver of John R. Gentry disputing a $1500 offer for a free for all with Robert J. The owners consider the bid insufficient and the parties may target Terre Haute this week where Gentry aims for a record. Terre Haute weekly entries top 250 with 2:07 and 2:10 pacing events drawing crowds.
In Indianapolis observers voice strong unease over the Republican ticket selected Saturday night with Preston Trusler as mayoral nominee and George W. Stubbs and Lee Nixon slotted for judge and clerk. Trusler boasts machine tactics and opposes civil service reform, while opposition cites his stance on Harrison. Democratic leaders plan to nominate Thomas Taggart for mayor at their upcoming convention.
Jacob KE Plummer and Alevelda Kohr George W Lynn and Edith Everly John H Dowell and Birdie Herd listed for marriage licenses. Job printing notice indicates Trans-Post job office handling printing services.
Big amateur riders gather at Centlivre park for a fierce L A W meet. Star riders Bald Sims Gardiner Zeigler headline alongside the Columbia team led by Eddie Bald and Roy Macdonald. Janson and Wolf also attend as Sangers Johnson and Tyler stay east.
The Arcade pantitorium owned by L Howard Winegar collapses as creditors press claims. Wife departs for Michigan after racking up bills, Winegar missing with unknown whereabouts. Employees barricade doors to collect wages approximating 50 to 60 dollars. owner H M Williams takes possession over rent claims as legal actions loom.
Leavenworth Kansas August 5 J C French arrives as the new warden of the Fort Leavenworth government penitentiary with 500 applicants for positions. Many applicants are backed by senators and congressmen. Sergeant Bannon, who headed the provost guard military prison, appears favored for deputy warden.
Tonight Berghoff's park will reserve seats for latecomers. The setup suggests organized seating with holds for guests arriving after start time.
Nickel Plate road offers a five dollar round trip from Fort Wayne to Niagara Falls and return on August 8. Fare applies to passenger service with standard accommodations available. Tickets may be limited and require prior booking at depot or agent locations.
A Pioneer Cone obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mary Taylor, with the notification issued as a late night summons. The record preserves her name and implies a formal death notice in the local column.
A series of obituaries details Mary Taylor aged about 89 after a fall and brain clot, John Mohr sr a pioneer and boot maker, various residents like Veitl Hartz Epstein Striker Arthur King and others. The notices note births, marriages, and the planned funeral arrangements with St. Marys Church and local addresses in Fort Wayne.
Saturday night Thomas Otis told police he was robbed of 17.90 near the feeble minded institute by six youths. In mayor's court this morning Charles Steinman Louis Reddington Martin Miller and Anthony Miller were released after Otis's testimony failed to prove the assault and theft. Some doubt Otis's claim while others suspect alternate perpetrators.
S E Nicholson, author of the Nicholson law, spoke to a huge Valparaiso crowd at the Christian church, urging that the law would endure, improve governance, and close most saloons. a Good Citizens League formed and sobriety marked the quiet day as all saloons stayed closed. A 200-member club meets, with 50 kegs of beer reportedly drawn at Spectacle lake nearby.
At Eugene Stuart funeral in St Joseph Michigan yesterday the floor collapsed during the service after a death by suicide the floor caved in sending mourners into a heap. Several women fainted and the party was moved to another room for the service to finish. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the city.
Richard Leach, condemned wife killer, was electrocuted at 11 o'clock in the forenoon after a jealous quarrel on November 1, 1894. He slept well and ate breakfast before his execution, and he confessed the crime while asserting his wife's death resulted from suicide.
Chicago commodities close mixed with wheat at 65 1 2 cents and corn 41 cents. Oats 204 cents, pork 89.40, lard 6.00, ribs 5.60. Hogs receipts 12,000. cattle 17,500. sheep 18,000. Nickel Plate railroad assumes Depot Restaurant in Fort Wayne to offer hotel quality meals.
The Chicago Record reports Fort Wayne Electric Company worker Edward W Bolger and Miss Edith Irene Haley sought forgiveness after a Milwaukee visit. Bolger, transferred to Chicago weeks earlier, wooed Haley at a private gathering and married plans with a messenger’s forgiveness note.
The Times-Post was sold today at a mortgagee sale to Mr. C D Tillo of this city. His intentions are not yet signified, but continuation under new management is probable. Also, a major Vaudeville show headlines Berghoff's Park tonight, urging attendance.
Mrs. T DeWitt Talmage widow of Brooklyn tabernacle preacher Danville New York died at 5 30 AM after a long illness. Her health declined following the Brooklyn tabernacle fire and subsequent nervous prostration. She had traveled to Europe for care and fell ill in Rome with fever before her condition worsened. She was Dr Talmage s second wife after his first wife drowned in 1862 and she bore five children with him.
This afternoon at 3 o clock the Humane Society directors meet in the law office of Hon T E Ellison in the bank block to consider matters of importance. An hour later the Orphans Home of Allen County directors meet at the same place to discuss affairs related to the new home for Allen County orphans. Both meetings are described as interesting. The Standard in London calls for punishment of Chinese murderers who killed missionaries and scrutiny of officials seen as complicit.
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