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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1895
Page
2
The Times-Post under new ownership pledges continued publication and high standards. It notes its plant is in first class condition and it will print the latest news without favoritism while offering job printing and soliciting Fort Wayne business.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes Gold standard Democrats in Kentucky scorn minority dissent after a fair defeat and urges majority acquiescence. It argues the rule would apply universally to Missouri and Illinois, exposing perceived inconsistency in party allies of Wall Street.
A collage of humorous old quotes from various papers noting human foibles. Lines poke at obligation, narrow minds, smart wives, grip as insanity, heredity as excuse, and town commerce for handkerchiefs, revealing playful social observations.
A Cincinnati musician’s aluminum violin, patented by a local creator, draws praise from players and critics. Shaped like a standard violin and finished to resemble silver, it is notably light and touted for advantages over wood. A recent Indianapolis concert saw it criticized for less vibratory power but noted for bright tone qualities.
A brief item notes that the Time-Post job office contains letter heads and envelopes. The entry appears to be a stationery inventory moment, highlighting available forms or printed materials in the office.
Ex congressman S S Yoder now in Washington argues the silver demonetization harmed the public. He says England Rothschilds push gold interests and remonetizing silver will shift power and debt, showing how silver destruction raised values for creditors and lowered real wages for common people.
Baltimore and Ohio offers round trip excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Md from August 1 to 27 at one fare. Proceeds benefit the Women s Foreign Missionary Society and Mountain Chau Tauqua Meetings. Return travel allowed through August 29 1895. For details contact a B and O ticket agent or L B Allen assistant general passenger agent Chicago.
Two Broad Ripple street cars collided near Illinois and Twenty sixth streets when a motorman failed to switch tracks. Dozens injured, with names including Mrs Martin Susan Dennis Martha Sweeney Maggie Rice and others. In Decatur a picnic crowd’s coach plunged off a thirty foot embankment injuring three prominent society women and others.
Indiana bituminous coal operators organize a statewide union to block the 60 cent miners rate with district contracts and direct deals through committees. The plan splits districts across Evansville, Greene, Sullivan, Vigo Parke, and Vermilion counties, aiming for 51 cents until Oct 1 and 60 cents thereafter.
Anderson August 11 reports Hitler Van Horn as principal speaker who explains why his sect observes the Sabbath. He cites seven points: creation of the Sabbath, reaffirmation at Sinai, Jesus taught and kept it, apostles kept it, church change by Catholicism, remnant believers keep it, and its fineness in the new earth.
William James a local poultry dealer says he encountered a famed Madison county snake about twenty feet long six miles west of Muncie It tried to pass between his spring wagon wheels but was too large James nearly lost control of his horse in the escape The tale recalls a farmer’s report months earlier of a snake attempting to swallow a calf.
Anderson, Aug 10. The Spiritualist claim is confirmed that Henry Seybert of Cass county received a message from his sister who was found dead in a wood three years ago. The spirit says she was murdered by three men and points to a bloody ax buried nearby. Seybert returned home to search for the ax.
Justice of the Peace Henry heard part of the testimony in the Frank Saubar and Robert Wyatt murder case. Ida Gebhard testified briefly as a witness. The case was continued until next Wednesday.
Indianapolis Aug 10 Thomas Taggart chairman of the Democratic State central committee says he is not a candidate but will accept the mayoral nomination if the convention on the 29th names him. This likely means Taggart will be nominated by acclamation.
The woman claims that while alone, Shaffer entered the house during household duties and without permission grasped her around the waist and kissed her on the mouth. She describes the incident as lacking consent and notes his admiring her appearance.
The 1895 assessment puts Indianapolis total property value at 104 746 025 excluding railroads, up from 99 860 125 last year. The city shows 28 191 polls this year versus 26 629 last year, indicating population growth.
The boy killed near Sycamore east of Konomo has been identified as Lester Harter of Marion. He died while riding a train with Marion youths, and his body was found after he fell from the train. Washington reports the Fox river water will remain shut off as outflow cannot meet mill needs.
Aug. 10 three men Arthur Johnson and GC Johnson brothers and A C Anderson were killed by lightning while threshing sod near here. They had taken refuge under a tree during a storm.
New York rates show money easy at 1 percent and sterling demand with posted rates. Chicago grain quotes list wheat corn oats and fats, with live stock prices in Chicago markets and a note on a Boston Amateur Baseball tour to England.
Eau Claire Wis Aug 10 Suit has been commenced by the city of Hall Claire against ex City Treasurer Greene and his bondsmen Hon W A Rust and O H Ingram to recover the shortage of Greene amounting to 150000.
A Times dispatch from Bornpsaya reports Pope Asis the Rainser has written to Emperor William requesting protection for Catholic missions in China. The message seeks imperial backing and safety for missionaries amid tensions in the region.
Philadelphia August 10 Mattston and Magee wholesalers at 41 South Water street have made an assignment. The liabilities are estimated at 93000 and assets about 205000.
Job printing advertised by the Trans-Post office invites customers to inquire at the job office for printing needs. The snippet signals a general business notice within a newspaper page.
A review of spring seaside and athletic wear notes growing elaboration in bathing outfits with stage-inspired trimmings. It praises streamlined cycling and yachting ensembles, critiques heavy bathing gowns on wet skin, and highlights a tennis gown sketch featuring a steel gray wool costume, blue checked blouse, and blue straw hat by Judic Chollet.
Frank G Carpenter describes Corea’s odd horseshoeing practices. Ponies are restrained with legs tied, while bulls carrying baggage are shod with one handler perched on the head. Iron comes from northern mines and tools are handmade. Bellows are powered by boys on a see saw or a squirt-gun style pull.
Advice from Ladies' Home Journal urges husbands to show kindness to their wives mothers. Treat her mother with courtesy for shared companionship and support. Cherish the bond, listen to troubles and joys, and let affection develop through steady, considerate care.
The article recounts famous gold nuggets found in California and Patagonia. It cites the largest nugget ever unearthed in 1854 weighing 151 pounds 6 ounces worth 36370 dollars, plus subsequent finds in 1866 and later years yielding tens of thousands.
A Nickel Plate excursion to Niagara Falls is listed for August 19. The notice notes travel on the Nickel Plate road with dates in August and reference to a rail trip event page.
A historical resolution advocates restoring silver to pre 1873 coinage as part of a central compact. It argues free silver coinage preserved bullion value and warns against money power manipulation causing price declines and economic distress. The Times-Post is authorized to convene a meeting to form the organization.
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