William Penn Trails as Dandy Jim Wins at Terre Haute Showdown
Gray Ghost from Texas Dandy Jim defeats William Penn by a neck in a fast pace at Terre Haute. Kentucky Union, May Morgan, Catherine and Repitition race for purses as crowds watch in wind affected heats. Buffalo meet opens with chaos and delays as Joe Patchen match is postponed due to wind and rain.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Penn
Gome
Directuni
Dandy Jim
Peon
Kentucky Union
Dandy Jin
William Penn Cot
May Morgan
Juliet
Rank
Catherine
Repitition
Rarimont
Trotter
Belmont
Douglass Thomas
Paris
Margaret Cy
Karhmont
Rosto
Buffalo
Perrano
Robert J
Joe Patchen
Warren PL Parkland
Yankee Luck
Hamlin
Athanio
Gretchen
Nellie
Sabin
Fred
Warren PB
Ele Belmont
Volunteer Medium
Tesh
Athania
Nellie A
Sabina
Falkland
Mastview
Puzzle prizes ruled not a lottery by postoffice official
Washington reports the assistant attorney general ruled that Chicago Times-Herald bicycle awards for solving and naming shuffled portraits of notable figures are not a lottery if based on merit, aligning with school prize practices. The owner Kohlsaat sought a ruling after Chicago postmaster objected to the scheme.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago
Kohlsaat
Times- Herald
Thomas
Colored Masons Convene at Albia in Emancipation Day Events
A large delegation of colored masons plans to attend the grand commandery convention in Albia August 14 to 16. Emancipation Day observances run August 12 and 18 with festivities including clambakes, plantation scenes, songs, dances, and a 100-voice pickaninny jubilee led by Mrs. Jones. Notables such as Robert T. Lincoln and ex senators Thurlow, Bruce, Allison, Ingalls, plus Gov. Jackson are listed as attendees or speakers.
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Jones
Albia
Wilberforce
Robert T. Lincoln
James Thurlan
Blanche K. Bruce
Leavenworth
Kan
William B. Allison
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Frank
Jackson
Drake
Outrage in Presbyterian Church Sparks Village Turmoil
Conflict in San Mevingak over pastor WL McLaughlin ends with trustees dismissing the janitor after morning services. Parishioners supportive of the pastor march to his home for evening worship. Presbytery likely to be asked to intervene to settle the dispute.
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San Mevingak
O. Aue
Tev WL. McLaughlin
Prison labor contract cuts wage rates at Bromwell plant
Ixpianavents Aug 4 report says state prison directors closed a contract with Bromwell Manufacturing. Workers’ pay drops from 10 cents per 1 000 brush holes and 43 cents daily to 8 cents per 1 000 holes and 37 4 cents per day for 35 workers with 100 extra positions. The arrangement lets contractors drop or move workers, prompting the need for two new boilers and a new shop for 100 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixpianavents
State Prison South
Bromwell Manufacturing Company
Farm Accident Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Henry Kammeyer fell from a wagon while working on a farm near the city. He struck his head and was knocked unconscious, later regaining consciousness briefly before slipping into a coma. Dro Van Buskirk assisted at the scene. Kammeyer had recently been granted a divorce from his former wife.
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Henry Kammeyer
Dro van Buskirk
Wand
Kammeyer
Whammeyer
Gould heiress suit faces exam in Indiana prep
D D Duncan, New York attorney for George J. Gould, arrived at Wanasu Indiana to arrange witness deputations about Zella Nicolaus career in Indiana. He will return by September 1 for examinations as the fall term prepares for trial. Gould plans to overwhelm Nicolaus with evidence at trial.
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Wanasu
Ind
D. DD. Duncin
New York
George J. Gould
Zella Nicolaus
Wabash
Zella
Indiana
Duncan
Gould
Mr. Duncan
Mr. Gould
Cannon Ball Crashes Into Special Freight Train
A Cannon Ball expresses a collision with a freight train early today causing checks on the route. No serious injuries reported as crews inspect locomotives and assess track conditions. Local authorities probe the cause and coordinate with railroad officials.
Cannon Ball Express Collides With Freight Train
At Plymouth New Hampshire this morning the cannon ball express crashed into a special freight train near town at 6 oclock. Engineer Frank Stevens Fireman George Mer ris and W H Gaines were instantly killed. Several passengers were seriously injured. Two locomotives and fourteen freight cars were destroyed. Investigators seek blame on the freight crew.
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Plymouth
N. H
Cannon Ball Express
Town
Frank Stevens
George
Merris
W. H. Gaines
Taylor Was the Money In South Dakota Case
Sioux City reports that W W Taylor the defaulter treasurer of South Dakota arrived from Chicago en route to Pierre. He says he collected 100000 and will hand it to the state treasury. He plans to plead guilty and serve his sentence on August 13 with Charles T McCoy assisting.
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Sioux City
W. W. Taylor
South Dakota
Chicago
Pierre
Taylor
Charles T. McCoy
Seashore Excursions to Atlantic City from Fort Wayne
Special excursions to Atlantic City and the sea run from Fort Wayne on the Pennsylvania lines at a round trip rate of 15 dollars. The trip departs Fort Wayne at 5 40 a m central time on August 8 and travels via Allegheny mountains to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Return tickets are valid through August 14. For details contact John Ross, Ticket Agent.
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Atlantic City
Sea
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Allegheny Mountains
Horse Shoe
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Ocean Resort
John ©. Ross
Schaefer Injury Not as Described By Doctors
Cyriaco Aug Ss. Jake Schaefer says his wrist injury is not as dire as first reports claimed. Doctors saw no torn muscles. arm treated and bandaged. A second examination in two weeks will assess long term effect on his billiard career.
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Cyriaco
Jake Schaefer
Schaeffer
Dearbury Street
Jake
Train Fare Fort Wayne to Niagara Falls and Back
A nickel plate road trip offered for five dollars from Fort Wayne to Niagara Falls and return on August 8. The offer highlights a round trip fare, with travel on the Nickel Plate Railway.
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Fort Wayne
Niagara Falls
Indiana Farmer Thomas Barnes Totally Blind Near Muncie
Thomas Barnes a prominent Delaware county farmer in Indiana woke Saturday morning to total blindness after a healthy Friday. Doctors are puzzled by sudden loss as his eyes show normal pupils and response yet no sight. The case stunned the community around Muncie.
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Muncie
Ind
Thomas Barnes
Delaware County
Barnes
Kidnapping of Amber Tuttle Shocks Barrington Scene
In Barrington Illinois on July 16 three men seized 17 year old Amber Tuttle from Niles Michigan where she had been living with her mother after a separation. The abductors fled in a waiting carriage as Perry Tuttle, her father, accompanied the child back to his home in Niles. Chicago attorney A J Redmond arrived to secure affidavits to reclaim the girl for her mother.
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Niles
Mich
Barrington
Ill
Amber
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Tuttle
A. J. Redmond
Chicago
Wreck of British Steamer Cattertun Off Cape Hawk
In a gale the British steamer Cattertun from Hong Kong to Australian ports wrecked off Cape Hawk near Forster. Of about 80 aboard, 55 were Chinese passengers and only three European passengers and the second mate survived. rest missing, believed to have reached boats and blown seaward.
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Storey
New South Wales
Forster
Hong Kong
Seal Rocks
Cape Hawk
Fort Wayne College of Medicine issues annual catalogue for 1895 96
The 1st annual catalogue from the Fort Wayne College of Medicine announces the 1895 96 session starting September 17 and ending March 17 1896. It notes four year graduation requirements and the college’s status as an early adopter of the four year course amid strong matriculation and optimism. A separate item reports John Ryan a Pennsylvania railroad fireman injured at Warsaw when a crossing gate shattered the cab window and injuring him. he was treated by Dr. George C. Stemen in Fort Wayne after being brought to the city.
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Fort Wayne College of Medicine
Fort Wayne Medical College
Medical College Association
Fort Wayne College
Warsaw
John Ryan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Limited
Ryan
Carter
South Calhoun Street
George C. Stemen
Carpenters’ Left Fingers Crushed at East Car Shops
August Wissel, a carpenter in the east car shops of the Pennsylvania Company, had the fingers of his left hand badly crushed this morning while at work. Dr. George C. Stemen dressed the injuries. Times-Post job printing office invites business.
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August Wissel
Pennsylvania Company
George C. Stemen
Ku Cheng massacre tainted by Chinese officials foreknowledge
United States consul J Courtney Hixson at Foo Chow reports 50 natives implicated in the Ku Cheng massacre including leaders and murderers. He claims Chinese officials knew trouble was brewing days prior and none attended the victims funeral. Archdeacon Wolf says Chinese soldiers looted the mission at Ku Cheng and officials cannot be trusted. Hong Kong telegraph notes a public meeting demanding punishment and protection for foreigners.
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Suanaiar
J. Courtney Hixson
United States
Foo Chow
Ku Cheng
Foo
Archdeacon Wolf
Ku-Cheng
Robinson
Hong Kong
Erratic Salisbury’s run-in with Fort Wayne crowds
Salisbury the troubled young man who posed as numerous figures fled Fort Wayne after race meet riders left. He claimed to be a Chicago Chronicle staffer, a claim denied by the paper which said he only briefly worked as a proofreading copy holder. The bicycle club funded his departure, and he is believed to move on to another town.
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CS. Salisbury
Salisbury
Fort Wayne
Chicago Chronicle
Chronicle
Bicycle
Monetary trust gains attention on Wall Street
The monetary trust is described as a new force in Wall Street with the New York World noting it opens a new mine for speculation and eye opening to brokers. Francis P. D. Carley, president, urges independent accountants be appointed to audit the books and methods and publish the findings to prove the trust's conservatism and soundness.
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New York
Monetary Trust
Wall Street
New York World
Francis PD. Carley
New York Stock Exchange Committee
Carley
Colorado Excursion Tickets Sold for August Travel
August 10 and 11 excursion tickets to Denver Pueblo Manitou and Colorado Springs offered by Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents. Tickets valid for return to August 25 with extension to Sept 3 to reach starting point. apply to nearest agent.
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Denver
Pueblo
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Pennsylvania Lines
Pharmaceutical Association of America
Dairy Wagons Wrecked In Local Runaways
Dairy wagon horses in the county staged a spate of runaways wrecking several wagons and spilling milk. Dairyman Gillie’s horse ran away at Bloomingdale yesterday afternoon, wrecking the wagon and spilling can milk. The first Niagara Falls excursion of 1895 will be run over the Nickel Plate Road on August 19. Ask agents for time and rates.
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Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate
Gillie
Bloomingdale
Nickel Plate Road
Prominent Men Jailed for Brookfield Postoffice Robbery
Four men described as prominent were jailed in Kansas City charged with robbing the Brookfield Missouri post office of $1000 in February 1894. W S Day then assistant postmaster was captured in East Liverpool Ohio. Harry Strode J E Havely and August Zeverey were arrested at Bevier Missouri. Several other robbery charges are listed.
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Kansas City
Brookfield
W. S. Day
Harry Strode
J. E. Havely
August Zeverey
Day
East Liverpool
Bevier
Jealous Lover Kills Man in North Halstead Street
Miss Maggie Miller shot and fatally wounded Eds flasse during a lover's quarrel at 1:30 this morning in the girls room at 51 North Halstead street. The jealousy motive followed a period of intimate relations between the couple.
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Cutcaco
Ang
Maggie Miller
Eds Flasse
North Halstead Street
Viel
Fort Wayne Board Deliberates on Officer Bowers Case
The board of safety met last night to review charges against Officer Bowers but has not released findings. The editor argues the officer may be guilty and calls for a public acquittal or punishment, noting concerns about impersonation and urging immediate, thorough investigation.
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Board of Safety
Bowers
Frank Vachon
Fort Wayne
Mr. Bowers
Shaker Medicine Warns Against House-To-House Peddling
In Fort Wayne warnings alert citizens that unauthorized peddlers claim Shaker affiliation. Dr Louis Turner declares Shaker medicines are sold only by Shaker Doctors at Rich Hotel and at open-air events, by druggists, and abroad. Also notes local prices on potatoes flour and ham at Fruit House.
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Fort Wayne
Rich
America
Europe
Louis Turner
Shaker Medicine Cor
Rich Hotel
Turner Shaker Medicine Co. Moves Concert Platform Tonight
Owing to crowds the Turner Shaker Medicine Co will move their elevated concert platform to the corner of Main and Court streets. At 7:30 this evening they render another enjoyable concert with Bob and all artists present. Remember the time 8:30 on Court Street.
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Turner Shaker Medicine Co
Main
Court Streets
Bob
Court Street
Hearing on sugar bounty cases resumes before Comptroller Bowler
The August 8 Washington hearing resumed this morning before Comptroller Bowler with a large crowd including many prominent public figures. Senator Blanchard of Louisiana opened the sessions, delivering a speech from a prepared manuscript.
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Washington
Senator Blanchard
Louisiana
In the Oils. An Alleged Counterfeiter Behind the Bars
A report details the arrest of an alleged counterfeit operator held in custody. Authorities describe the suspect’s alleged methods and link the case to broader circulating-fake-note activity. Investigators pursue further leads across related cases.
Counterfeit Half Dollars Brought From West Whitley Case
Frederick W. Schroeder of South Whitley was arrested in Columbia City on charges of making and passing counterfeit half dollars. Authorities found about a dozen counterfeits and plaster molds in his home. He claims possession was not intended for crime and recounts a dubious tale of discovering the money during blackberry picking. Hearing set for Monday with bond $600.
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United States
Indiana
Columbia City
Frederick W. Schroeder
South Whitley
Schroeder
Marshal Grund
Wiley
Leonard
Schoeder
Tinks-Post
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Gray Ghost
Texas
Robert J and
Kolussaat
Trans-Post
Iowa
Ohio Presbytery
Southern Prison Directors
Henryammeyer
George Gould
Fas
Seco Yia
Times-Post
Perry Tuttle
Niles, Mich
Australia
Consul Hixson
Foo Chu
The
New York Stock Exchange
Colorado
Brookfield, Mo
Postoffice
Nahant
Dean Chamberlain
Howard Loughbaum
Cooney Arismin
Minnie Ballinger
Officer Bowers
Missouri
Bluffton Mills
Home Mills
Fruit House
Coop
Globe Mills
Any Other
Allen County
U. S
Will Birbeck
Kerr Murray Machine Works
de. Nieschang
Lake Erie & Western
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Bagnio
Inpianapolis
Charrie James
West Street
Iid
Whitney
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