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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1895
Page
1
The Missouri convention endorses silver as the standard currency, signaling a political shift toward using the white metal in monetary policy and financial discourse.
Free silver movement overwhelms gold faction at Prerteé Springs Missouri. Bland named temporary chair and declares party united for 16 to 1 coinage ratio. Missouri Democrats adopt a platform endorsing free and unlimited silver and oppose gold monometalism and private bank control.
Nickel Plate road offers reduced fares to the Linwood Park resort for the summer months. This promotional package invites travelers to enjoy the Delights of a seaside style vacation at the Linwood Park area with affordable rates for those seeking a scenic getaway.
In Mason Ohio Aug 7 a church row looms as Rev John W Shorten plans a sermon titled 1A Home Run for local baseball players. He invites players to attend in uniform with Miss Ada Coleman playing hymns in bloomers sparking gossip and strong opinions as doors may be opened or closed during the service.
A boy found a woman’s body under a city house where it lay since 1893. Her husband John Mundy, brought from St. Louis, confessed after his arrest. Relatives allege abuse and poisoning, including morphine, with Mundy linked to the deaths of his two wives. Authorities seek his confession as more aggressive claims surface.
Ex Woop Indiana reports Nickel Plate line schedules for a special excursion from Fort Wayne to Niagara Falls. Elwood city marshal Fawcett has been discharged after the police board declared the office vacant. The council intends to abolish the office, citing ineligibility and alleged illegal arrests.
The 10th national encampment of the Union Veterans union and the Women’s Veteran Relief union gathered in Lima Ohio starting August 7 for four days. The event opened at Music Hall with a joint session featuring Major J W Smiley and other speakers including John Sherman Calvin Brice ex Governor Foraker Asa S Bushnell Paul J Sorg and F C Layton.
Washington August 7 Senator Gorman of Maryland who led the convention last week faces growing trouble within his ranks. A conference with Secretary Lamont is seen as sign of weakness in his machine. Dissidents and ex supporters threaten to tilt the race toward the Republican candidate unless reconciled. Gorman may offer the US Senate seat to mollify bolters, but the problem remains complex and unresolved.
B IF Coswell, a farmer, was lured from his home about midnight by a stranger claiming a sick horse needed viewing. Two armed men then intercepted them, Coswell was fired upon in the head, bound and gagged, and forced to walk further. No clues to assailants or motive.
Memrits Tennessee August 7 Deputy Sheriff Alfred Werner of Crittendon County Arkansas was shot and killed near James Landing as he and two others attempted to arrest a suspect. The negro fled into a swamp as a posse pursues him in daylight. A citizen hunt is under way.
West of Wauxomis Ohio three skeletons linked to the Fowler boys and their brother-in-law killed by Indians in 1875 were identified by an ankle brace. Relatives from Canton Ohio will bury the remains there after discovery three weeks ago.
Fort Worth Texas Aug 7 The two day silver convention adjourned sine die after a night session approving free coinage at sixteen to one independent of international agreement and denouncing the current administration’s financial policy.
Arch Deacon Wolfe reports Chinese troops protecting the Foo Chow mission plundered it and distrusted local authorities. In New York the 25th annual Catholic Total Abstinence unions convention opens with Arch bishop Ryan Monsignor Satolli and Archbishop Corrigan among dignitaries. 865 societies and 63,500 members reported.
New York August 7 W H Crossmann and Bro coffee importers announce shipping one million dollars in gold aboard the steamer Augusta Victoria which sails tomorrow They advertise their business and promote their Times Post job printing office as capable but not superior to other first class offices
Annie M. Gardner of Arcadia Nebraska, delegate to a Christian Endeavor convention, reappears in Norwich Connecticut after three weeks away. A Boston reporter aided the search by sending J W Landers to Arcadia to bring the body home. The woman is identified as Dorothy Mansfield in a dramatic confrontation, and she denies being Mrs Gardner.
Saulsbury, claimed bicycle reporter for the Chicago Chronicle, arrived in town three days ago at Randall and Fulton’s stable, hired a livery rig, and now cannot pay either bill. He seeks funds to raise the wind and may ride home to Chicago on the bumpers while telling his tale to any listener.
A man travels the city selling a so called electric liniment with miraculous claims. He offers a free eight yard dress pattern as a premium to female buyers and accepts no cash upfront. He returns for payment and promises midsummer dress pattern delivery, then vanishes. Many women bought the liniment and await patterns worth $1 to $1.25 per yard.
San Francisco reports two British vessels overdue after leaving Melbourne and Newcastle. Florence from Newcastle January 26 is untraced, likely foundered near South American coast. Stoneleigh from Melbourne February 27 is out 159 days. Dunsyre sighted it March 1 but wreckage later seen. Most believe both ships and crews perished amid storms. Take the 8:00 a.m. Sunday for Rome City, $1 round trip.
In court Mayor Oakley confronted five old founders including Mr and Mrs Perry Church and John Niefer with drunkenness charges after a Wells street arrest. They offered to move to their daughter’s home 60 miles away and were jailed pending travel tickets. Other drunks Dick Schreck and James McGuire received standard jail terms. Also announced is the first Niagara Falls Excursion of 1895 on the Nickel Plate Road scheduled for August 19 with times and rates available from agents.
August 7 report shows Wheat at 6 7 20, Corn 3 09, Oats 2 08, Pork 9 52, Lard 6 02, Ribs 5 57 with closing prices. Hog receipts 14 000, market slow and 10 points lower. Cattle 11 000 receipts, market active and steady. Sheep 14 000 receipts, quiet and steady. Closing notes list price changes and commodity activity in Chicago markets.
A trunk maker A F Meek recalls selling a trunk to Minnie Williams, Holmes’ victim. She bought it about three years ago for 18 dollars, plus two cheap packing trunks for 3 dollars each. The trunk was later found in Holmes' Chicago castle. Dr George Root, famed Civil War era composer, died at Bailey's Island Portland Me.
Several Pennsylvania car shop workers were hurt this morning. Charles Hardendorf suffered a deep chin wound when a planer project swung a heavy wood piece at him. L C Soliday nearly severed his left thumb with a misdirected hatchet. J W Thompson cut his left hand with a hatlet and will be incapacitated for days. Ed McDonald crushed right hand fingers when a baggage car door closed on him. A delivery wagon owned by Charles Weller was demolished in a runaway on Harrison Street. the horse was injured.
Hope hospital opened a dedicated infant ward to care for homeless babies and those lacking proper parental care. Additional nurses and supplies were added to ensure proper attention, relieving the need to take vulnerable infants to the home for emergencies.
At o'clock last evening at 223 East Wayne street John Chauvey a notable Fort Wayne pioneer died from Bright's disease His children Mrs August Parnan Frank Chauvey and Miss Mary Chauvey survive The funeral will be at 9 am from the residence and 930 am at Cathedral Also listed are the deaths of Mrs Philippine Veith and Mrs Justine Beugnot with service details and causes.
The Fort Wayne Y M C A baseball team played Warsaw yesterday in a tight contest that stayed tied 1 1 through six innings. McWhorter and Bush excelled for Fort Wayne, Robbins took over in the seventh, and Warsaw pulled ahead for a 6 5 victory. A crowd of several hundred watched as Warsaw second baseman Norcan broke his collarbone in a collision with Baker.
John Weber begins $3,000 damages suit against Herman Berghoff Brewing Co. for a hand injury from an elevator on September 1, 1893, impairing work capacity. meanwhile B&O offers round trip tickets to Boston from west of the Ohio River, Aug 19 to 25, with return by Sept 30 and stopover privileges via Washington.
Lord Sholto Douglas son of the Marquis of Queensberry will sail to England with his restaur ant wife from Oakland at his mother's request to settle business affairs. The couple will be accompanied by his wife. The move follows their recent marriage in Oakland.
A Havana telegram reports General Saliceta ordered back to Spain on sick leave amid accusations of his inhuman massacre of unarmed Cuban insurgents. The dispatch notes the official reason but implies grave misconduct in Cuba.
This morning Judge Dawson rendered two judgments against the Fort Wayne Glass company. One favored John R. Cummins for 155 dollars and the other favored Isaac Winkler and associates for 869 dollars.
American anarchists are pushing for commutation of Alexander Berkman’s 22 year prison term begun after his 1892 Homestead attempt on Henry Clay Frick during the riots.
Cuicaco reports D J Williams a rail polisher at Bridgeport steel mills died instantly at 8 AM when a steam chest exploded. The incident occurred at the Bridgeport plant and authorities began inquiry into the cause of the blast.
In San Francisco on August 7 fourteen jurors will attend the Durrant trial with two alternates to prevent delays if a regular juror falls ill. The arrangement follows a recently enacted law.
Jack Gordon, a grandson of General Charles Gordon, dies in Santa Monica California at age unknown after a battle with alcoholism. The notice notes his famous lineage and his death occurred last night. Job printing is advertised by the Trans-Post job office in the same snippet.
William Gravey files for divorce from Sophia Gravey citing irreconcilable differences. Petition lists shared residence and previous marriage details, with court to determine alimony and asset division.
A compact portrait outlines a constrained marriage as a man contends with limited prospects and a partner's dissatisfaction. The piece explores strain, economic pressure, and social expectations shaping a troubled domestic scene.
Frank Conway and Cora Conway case heard by Judge Dawson with complaint citing habitual drunkenness and separation demand. Sophia Gravely reportedly refused cohabitation for nine months. Court grants default divorce as fights for a record number of divorces continue in Allen County since July.
The Shaker doctor offers prizes in a contest with Pain Cure as the theme. First prize is a diamond ring, second prize five dollars in gold, third prize three dollars in silver. The doctor’s rooms are unusually crowded this week and he will not stay beyond the week.
Otis Uran of 47 St Mary's avenue reported a stranger stole his bicycle from in front of Randall Cycle on West Berry street. He had paused to inflate tires with tools borrowed inside. A helpful passerby assisted. when Uran returned, both the wheel and the man were gone. The No 4 Columbia, no 5535, was taken. The thief, about 21, 5 feet 6, smooth face, wore a dark sack coat and brown slouch hat. No clue available.
Special excursions with round trip rate of 15 dollars depart Fort Wayne at 5 40 a m central time on August 8 via Pennsylvania lines. Travel over Allegheny mountains to Horse Shoe curve and along the Blue Juniata to Philadelphia by 6 52 a m on the 9th and to Atlantic City by 9 50 a m. Tickets valid for return on trains to August 18. For details contact John C. Ross, Fort Wayne. Also marriage licenses listed for Louis L Gladieux with Josephine R Girardet and Gottfried Bildermann with Jennie Reed.
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