President Cleveland and Life Insurance Rejections
The Morning Journal reports that insurance firms refused to issue a policy on Grover Cleveland seven years ago citing him as a poor risk. Despite his repeated health issues, his iron constitution carried him through, though no modern company would insure him based on current medical examiners' views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Morning Journal
Washington
Cleveland
Equitable Life of
Grover Cleveland
John Smith
Insurance Company
Congress
Potomac
Woman in Indiana seeks action for unwanted kiss
Mrs. Charles Brown, a resident near Packerton in Kosciusko county line, caused the arrest of William Shaffer on a charge of kissing her against her will. She says he entered her house while she alone worked and grasped her around the waist to kiss her, causing great distress. Shaffer will be asked to explain next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Charles Brown
Kosciusko County
Ant Packerton
William Shaffer
Shaffer
Ten Die as New York Building Collapse Debris Becomes Clear
Debris removal at Broadway and West Third Street continued through the night, revealing one more body. Authorities say several more may be in the wreckage with the total death toll now at ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
West Third Street
Seance Claims Sister Was Murdered by Three Men
Henry Seybold met a spirit at an Indiana camp who identified as his sister murdered in 1893. The sister spirit named three suspects, one wielding an ax, and directed Seybold to dig for the weapon at a specific location. The case had long drawn suspicion after the sister’s body was found mutilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seybold
Zuber Family Holds Fourth Annual Reunion at Centlivre Park
The Zuber family met for the fourth annual reunion at Centlivre park drawing nearly 150 guests. An elaborate dinner preceded dancing and games. Next year’s gathering is planned for Antwerp in August 1896 with Frank Auber as chairman and a committee of Zuber family members.
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Zuber
Centlivre Park
Antwerp
Frank Auber
Kite Zuber
Hicksville
Joseph Zuber
Snd
John G. Zuber
Fort Wayne
Frank Zuber
John and
Theodore
Carrie Zuber
Columbus
Leonard
Ed Zuber
Earl
Belle
Herman Zuber
John B. Zuber
Pearl
John W
Charles Zuber
Frank
Gertie
Benjamin Lucas
Lizzie Lucas
Edith Camp
Thomas Foster
John Foster
David
Maggie Byce
Lena Milburn
Joseph H. Zuber
Katie
Anna Zuber
Laura Brinkel
Andrew Grosel
Defiance
Frank Wyss
William
Gertie Wyss
John B.wyss
Clara
George
Rose
Barney
Johnnie
Nicholas Wyss
Nicholas
Philip H. Wyss
Marie
Jacob Wyss
Roney Zuber
Mary
Lizzie
Rosa
G. Zuber
Nicholas Zuber
Philip Zuber
Albert
Irene
Matthew Tuckey
Gladyss Lackey
Fred Kabisch
Laura Frank
Carrie
Freddie
Elmer
Chris. Witte
Victor Spereisen
Fred Zuber
Eva
Joseph
Ruth
John Manok
Stella Manok
Mary Spielman
Victor B Speilman
August Axt
Helen
Esther
Justin Lauer
Mamie
Tillie
Gertie Merz
C. J. Pierson
Henry
Mamie Woehnker
Tracy Neidhofer
Lena and
Josephine Neher
Francis Schuckman
Attacks on American School Reported in Asia Minor
Advices from Tarsus say a mob attacked the American school, maltreated several students, and threatened missionaries. Americans in Constantinople report excitement and indignation. local press notes no details. Nearby, G Liederman reopens his saloon at 202 Broadway with warm lunch, opening Aug 10.
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Constantinople
Tarsus
Asia Minor
Gliederman
Broadway
G. Biederman
Three Indiana Democrats Vie For Governor Nomination
J G Shanklin Evansville Judge Zollars Fort Wayne and Lieutenant Governor Nye lead the 1890 Indiana Democratic gubernatorial race with ex-Congressman Shively possibly entering. Nye supports sound money while Shanklin backs free silver. Zollars is Allen County attorney for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Trussler friction arises in Indianapolis as 1896 convention looms. Goodfellow Bros. free ranch at 37 Calhoun highlights city events.
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Indiana
Chicago Chronicle
Laporte
Nye
Matthews
Fort Wayne
J. G. Shanklin
Evansville
Zollars
Shively
South Bend
Shanklin
Claude Matthews
Allen County
Gibraltar
Indiana Democracy
Mrs Gardner in Hysterics at Palmer House
Annie M. Gardner, who vanished from the Boston Christian Endeavor convention, is in Curcaco in a hysterical state at the Palmer house. She is guarded to prevent self harm as her husband reaches out to physicians amid fears of mental illness.
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The
Palmer House
Chicago
Curcaco
Annie M. Gardner
Boston Christian Endeavor
Seven Widows Claim Barber's Estate In Florida
Seven women allege marriage to E A Smith a Jacksonville barber who died Monday triggering a possible legal battle over his property. Wives reside in New York City Columbus Georgia Atlanta Brunswick South Florida and Jacksonville while Smith had claimed New York as his home.
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Jacksonville
Fla
E. A. Smith
New York City
Columbus
Atlanta
Brunswick
Florida
Smith
New York
Race war ends as Spring Valley miners return to work
In Spring Valley Newfoundland on August 9, white and black miners resume work after nights of displacement. Most black workers driven out by Italians last Saturday return, easing tensions. Officials report no further trouble expected though fears linger among colored miners.
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Spring Valley
Samoan Woman Marries Local Grocer After Pacific Meeting
Miss Amilia Niescoh, a Samoan, arrived in Kansas City from Apia and wed Franz T. Harbest, a local grocer, after meeting two years ago on the Pacific. The pair traveled separately and married last night in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Kas
Amilia Niescoh
Apia
Franz T. Harbest
Pacific Ocean
Breckinridge Quits Politics Forever
Lexington Kentucky August 9 Col W P C Breckinridge withdraws from political life declaring he is done with politics and wants to be forgotten as a public figure. He sits in his law office recounting years in Congress and reports that no temptation would lure him back.
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Lexigeton
Col. W. P. GC
Tam
Congress
Kentucky
Goodfellows Brothers Move to New Calhoun Street Saloon
James and William Foodfel low Goodfellow have moved from 274 Calhoun to 37 Calhoun street in the former Bank saloon building. The new saloon opens tomorrow with a grand free menu and a celebratory reception for friends and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellow Bros
Calhoun Street
James
William Foodfellow
Bank
Messrs. Goodfellows
Carriage Accident Injures Mrs Langhor and Children
Mrs. John Langhor of 32 West Fourth street was thrown from a carriage with her two children John and Anna while out in the country. A frightened horse dashed them against a barn. Mrs Langhor suffered a broken arm and cuts, the children only bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langhor
West Fourth Street
John
Anna
Sietel Sues Mooney for 25000 Damages
Frederick Sietel sues Albertine K. Mooney for 25000 damages over breach of promise. The defendant, an heiress, is currently staying in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Sietel
Miss Mooney
New York
Albertine K. Mooney
Baltimore
Passenger Train Wrecked Near Fairchild
A Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha passenger train collided with a freight train near Fairchild Wisconsin this morning. No deaths were reported and traffic was delayed for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Dlame
Wis
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Fairchild
Spaniards Enrolled to Fight in Cuba War
The Spanish consulate in Buenos Ayres enrolled 600 Spaniards to serve against the insurgents in Cuba under government orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Cuba
Missionary Chief Cables From Canton Amoy Quiet
Chief Pearce of the London Missionary Society reports from Canton via Amoy that all is well. The message notes Canton is quiet and mentions an event dated August 19 at Niagara Falls with Nickel Plate Railroad offering special train schedules and low excursion rates. agents are asked to inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pearce
London Missionary Society
Canton
Amoy
Niagara Falls
Big Stallion Again Defeated Robert J in Heat Clash
In Buffalo Aug 9 Joe Patchen defeated Robert J in the third heat amid crowd hisses. Patchen led races early while Geers rearranged tactics, but Robert J kept close until Patchen overtook in the fourth heat. Officials upheld Robert J after a third heat interference complaint, with Athania and Gretchen among other trots and purses noted.
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Robert J
Patchen
Geers
Fatchen
Curry
Joe Patchen
Buffalo
Hamlin
John R. Gentry
Athania
Gretchen
Falkland
Geddes
Fred Kohl
Rachel
Wilkes- Josephine Young
Joe Young
McUten Sheleleie
B. G
Hartford Ceres
Nime
Nellie A
Yankee Luck
Katie V
Dresch
Rachael
Bumps
Valleau
Notice on unpaid accounts at Gart Shober
The Times office demands payment for all Monday Morning Times accounts and for job printing completed prior to July 27, 1895, payable to Gart Shober as stated in Times-Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Morning Times
Times
Gart Shober
Times-Post
Fire destroys barn on West Jefferson Street
About 8 o clock last evening a fire swept the Williams barn at 382 West Jefferson street. Firemen arrived to find substantial progress and the roof burned off. A quantity of hay was destroyed. Loss estimated around 150 dollars. Authorities suspect boys playing with a pretend fire department caused the blaze.
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George Williams
West
Jefferson Street
Marshall shoots fellow legislator in Brandon incident
Jackson reports that Hon. T. Dabney Marshall of Vicksburg, a member of the legislature, shot and killed Mr. Dinkins, a politician, in Brandon about 15 miles from Jackson. The event is described as a fatal shooting with no further details given.
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Jackson, Miss
T. Dabney Marshall
Vicksburg
Mr. Dinkins
Brandon
Fort Wayne saloonkeeper Gruber fined after turkey kill
Ossian telegram reports Charles Gruber shot a farmer's turkey while hunting and was arrested by a local constable. He was brought to Ossian where a justice of the peace fined him one dollar plus costs. The Tres-Post clarifies it is not the Charles Gruber of the Senate saloon in Fort Wayne and notes the Senate plans a free lunch event with beer and no turkey.
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Ossian
Fort Wayne
Charles Gruber
Gruber
Justice of the Peace
Tres-Post
Senate
Broadway
Grass protection blocks Shaker meeting on Court Street
The Shaker doctors planned an outdoor exhibition on Court street near the courthouse but the Allen county commissioners barred it to protect the courtyard grass. Heeding the order, a large crowd dispersed and the doctors moved to the market square for an evening event. The piece questions the late notice and cites decades of open air political meetings on the courtyard grass.
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Board of Commissioners
Allen County
South Calhoun Street
Court Street
Court House
Excur sions outline and lumber yard fire report
The dispatch lists several regional excur sions with dates in August September and October and notes a round trip one fare rate as the top price. It also reports a major lumber yard fire in Caprasspure New York burning 9 000 000 feet of lumber with a 125 000 loss and mentions 1400 Havana volunteers being equipped to reinforce interior towns.
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Caprasspure
N. Y
Skillings, Whitney & Barnes Lumber Company
Six Fraser River Fishermen Missing Believed Drowned
Vancouver reports six fishermen are missing in the Fraser river district and are believed to have drowned, based on the latest advices from the area.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fraser River District
Chicago Journalist James Maitland Dies at Elgin
Chicago newspaper man James Maitland died this morning at the Elgin insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Maitland
Elgin Insane Asylum
Marriage Licenses Issued to Trautman Hager and Cassel Kruse
George Trautman and Lizzie Hager obtained a marriage license. A. T. Cassel Jr. and Minnie L. Kruse also secured a marriage license, according to the local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trautman
Lizzie Hagerman
A. T. Cassel, Jr
Minnie L. Kruse
Death of Dr Samuel Metcalf Prominent Fort Wayne Democrat
Dr Samuel C Metcalf a long time Fort Wayne physician and prominent Democrat died at his home last night at 9 30 o clock He suffered dropsy and previously apoplexy his death came as a surprise to friends He was born in Perry township about 51 years ago and had served as secretary of the city and county boards of health Funeral services will be held Sunday from his residence Also reported is the death of four month old Mary Etliff at 123 Fairfield avenue from cholera infantum Syrians were her parents Funeral held today
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Superior and
Ewing Streets
Samuel C. Metcalf
Calhoun Street
Metcalf
Perry Township
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Mary Etliff
Fairfield Avenue
New Grocery Store Opens at 356 Calhoun Street
Frederick Bicknese and James Duffy launch a new grocery at 356 Calhoun Street corner of Dawson. Bicknese brings Fruit House and Princess Cash Store experience. Duffy also served at Princess. They invite friends and customers to call and patronize their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bicknese
James Duffy
Calhoun Street
Dawson
Bicknese
Fruit House
Princess Cash
Duffy
Summer Resort Ads by Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate road offers summer months promotion to attractions and travel. A delightful summer resort feature highlights travel options and seasonal discounts from August to August, inviting riders to enjoy scenic trips and leisure outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Shaker doctors relocate exhibition to Market Square tonight
Shaker doctors move their Court street show to Market Square south of the city building to avoid interference. They state they will obey laws and authorities and continue at the Rich hotel until further notice with growing public confidence in their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Court Street
Colorado Excursion At Reduced Rates To Denver And More
August 10 and 11 excursion tickets to Denver Pueblo Manitou and Colorado Springs sold by Pennsylvania Lines agents. Tickets valid for return until August 25 with extension to Sept 3 to reach starting point. Details at nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent. Augs cod 9.
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Denver
Pueblo
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Pennsylvania Lines
Pharmaceutical Association of America
Pennsylvania
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Toms-Post
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Ohio
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Judge Zollars
Trussler
Indianapolis
Preston C. Trussler
Harrison
Grand Free Ranch
Calhoun
Gardner
America
Colonel Breckinridge
News From
Big Stallion
Him
Charley Gruber
Boston
Mass
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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Col
Pharmaceutical Association
Greensburg
C. E
Louisville
G. A R. Washington
Havana
Coop
Globe Mills
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DR. Metcalf
Etliff
Bicknese & Duffy
Linwood Park
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