Board of Safety Sees Move for South Wayne Engine House
The Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety met last night to discuss a new fire engine house for the remote South Wayne district and asked council for an appropriation to erect and equip it. Chief Wilbrecht recommended two extra firemen, with possible police boosts. The investigation into Officer Bowers was postponed at Miss Lowry’s request. Promoted from class C to B were nine officers, increasing pay to 55 dollars monthly. A complaint against Officer Dickson was clarified with Summers, and the board ended the session after completing its coming year’s estimate. Liggett seeks ten additional patrolmen and several patrol boxes.
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Board of Public Safety
South Wayne
Fort Wayne
Seath Wayne
Wilbrecht
Bowers
Miss Lowry
Oliver Bowers
L. D. McNutt
Dickson
Miss McNutt
Officer Summers
McNutt
Oakley
Simonson
Liggett
Saloonkeepers urged to organize amid liquor laws push
Aug. 15 Inpranaronts The Liquor Dealers association issues an appeal to Indiana saloonkeepers urging organization against what it calls fanatical persecution of retail liquor dealers. It cites the Nicholson law as protecting such establishments and notes the Good Citizens League under Mr Nicholson is expanding nationwide with ward and precinct branches.
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Good Citizens’ League
Nicholson
Colorado Humane Society seeks ban on Mexican bull fight
The Colorado Humane society appealed to Governor McIntyre to issue a proclamation forbidding a proposed Mexican bull fight at Gillet Cripple Creek district on August 24. It is believed the governor will use all authority, possibly calling out the militia to prevent the fight.
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Denver
Cal
Colorado Humane Society
McIntyre
Gillet
Cripple Creek
MclIntyre
Five Likely Gallows Birds In Jail On Terrible Crimes
Five young Indian Territory outlaws Rufus Buck Sam Samson Meow Judy Lucky Davis and Albert Stake are jailed in Fort Sierra Arkansas for murder of deputy marshal John Garrett assault on Mrs Rosette Wilson and Mrs Hasson mobbing store thefts and robberies. They are linked to multiple attacks in the Sapulpa area with killings and criminal acts across the region. The report notes a Niagara Falls excursion date and rail rates for 1895.
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Fort Sierra
Ark
Rufus Buck
Sam Samson
Meow Judy
Lucky Davis
Albert Stake
United States
Indian Territory
John Garrett
Rosette Wilson
Sapulpa
Burglars Break In At Columbia Saloon In Nighttime Theft
Burglars entered the Columbia saloon at 24 East Columbia Street by smashing a kitchen window, using a scaffold to reach it. The loot amount is unclear but not large, with cigars and bottled goods likely taken. The interior was visible from street and alley, and this is at least the second attempted burglary on the premises.
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Columbia
East
Columbia Street
Elopement Plot Ends in Kentucky Circuitous Route
William N. Wolland and Nellie Tutlock of Salem Indiana eloped to Jeffersonville in a plan that zigzagged through Leavenworth and Muldraugh Hill Kentucky creating a 150 mile detour to dodge irate parents. A clocking message to the county clerk questioned the license plea as the girl’s age appeared under 18. A magistrate intervened to avert a confrontation as the couple fled toward Louisville with the father in pursuit.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
William N. Wolland
Nellie Tutlock
Salem
Cty
Leavenworth
Kentucky
Muldraugh's Hill
Henry Smith
Smith
Holland
Lewman
Tatlocik
William Toland
Magistrate House
Louisville
State board to raise real estate assessments in about fifty counties
The state board of tax commissioners will raise valuations in about 50 of 92 counties when it announces its decision on real estate assessment. The board favors standing with 1891 figures where appropriate, noting depreciation in many areas and aiming to establish true cash value in inquiries and adjustments.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Low Rates to Linwood Park Summer Train Offer
Nickel Plate road advertises low summer rates to Linwood Park Ver million C. A delightful resort by the rail line, with seasonally reduced fares during the warm months.
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Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Nickel Plate Road
Fantasy Easy. Azote tops in Indiana harness meet at Indianapolis
Trotters Azote and Fantasy staged a dramatic match for the popular crowd, with Azote drawing away in the stretch to win as he pleased. The program featured 2:28 and 2:20 class trots and 2:18 half-mile records, while Wiggins and Earlmont posted strong showings in 2-year-old and pace events at Alexandria era.
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Burrano
Tommy Britton
el Rami
Athania
Fantasy
Azote
Rami
Valley Queen
Roeka Soap
Anthonie
Lady Wilton
Miss McGregor
Crescent Hill
Moody
Wiggins
Inpiaxavonis
Ind
Indianapolis Driving Park
Silver Lake
Terre Haute
Earlmont
Belle Orr
Periwinkle
Franklin
Virgins
Bell Sésprit
Bourlmont
Major Hal
Pranklin
Lyan Bourbon
Red Aaron
Clara Wilkes
Diana
Brooklawn
Raven
Ren D
Hal Pointer
Magnolia
Grand Opening at Ed Gebhart's Place on Harrison Street
A grand opening is noted at Ed Gebhart's establishment located at 20 Harrison Street this Saturday night. The entry includes a date or timing line 14-4, indicating a specific event detail anchoring the event in the local scene.
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Ed Gebhart’s
Harrison Street
Northwestern Breeders' Meeting to Open Saturday at Chicago
The Northwestern Breeders meeting in Chicago begins Saturday with a standout 2:10 class pacing and a $38,000 purse. contenders include Fido, Frank Rgan, Coleridge, Gazette, Star Pointer with Ed Geers, W. W. P., Hyannis, and other dark contestents. The meet plans a gambling-free trial and aims to shape the future of northwest trotting.
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Chicago
Alix
Interstate
Fido
Frank Rgan
Coleridge
Gazette
Blue Grass
Hamlin
Ed Geers
Tennessee
Denver
Hyannis
Cleveland
Northwest
Millionaire Huntington Plans Sale Of New York Mansion
Curllis P Huntington a Southern Pacific magnate announces he will sell his splendid New York mansion and move to San Francisco and Throg’s Neck. The house, costly and magnificent, has never been occupied due to a local superstition that rich men who build grand homes in the city die soon after moving in. Huntington reportedly fears the coincidences and has not lived in the residence.
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New York
Curllis P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Railway
San Francisco
Throg
Huntington
California
Gotham
Gollis P. Huntington
Drunken couple jailed after trespass and drunkenness
A middle aged couple carrying drinks stayed at Farmer Goetz south of the city after being refused lodging. The woman threatened with a revolver persuader. Sheriff Clausmeier and Mayor Oakley handled the case. William and Blanche Davis pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were jailed 15 days.
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Goetz
Oakley
William
Blanche Davis
Cincinnati
El Paso man sent to Mexico to sway Diaz on boxing
El Paso report says Chicago sportsman M T McLean received a telegram from railroad contractor Joe Hampson noting President Diaz would not permit the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout on Mexican soil if the Dallas fight falls through. Billy Smith travels to Mexico City to fight Jimmie Carroll before Diaz and cabinet to prove boxing is not brutal.
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el Paso
Tex
M.T. McLean
Chicago
Joe Hampson
Mexico
Diaz
Corbett’Fitzsimmons
Dallas
Billy Smith
Jimmie Carroll
Wiaz
Garbage contractor urged to meet wage terms
The Timms Post notes the board of public works may be on vacation, yet urges attention to the city garbage contractor who has not earned enough salary this past month to pay a poll tax. Complaints come from across the city, and the board should insist the worker comply with his employment contract.
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Timms-Post
Board of Public Works
Poison in water at Horsford Park amid jealousy feud
Four people lie near death at Horsford Park seven miles from Crown Point after drinking water laced with arsenic. The suspected poisoner is Mrs Williams wife of Horsford Park Land Company manager Charles Williams. victims include Miss Reisig and two Chicago girls who refused to identify themselves. Sheriff Hayes investigates as poisonings unfold and local crime history is recalled.
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Crown Porst
Horsford Park
Charles Williams
Reisig
Chicago
Sheriff Hayes
Crown Point
Wil
Horsford Park Land Company
Williams
Miss Reising
Iddings
Hayes
Mob Breaks Way For Black Man Emmet Divers
Emmet Divers a Black man was seized from a deputy sheriff by a mob in Furrow Missouri Aug 15 and died after a railroad bridge incident. Three weeks earlier he assaulted J W Cain’s wife and caused fatal harm. Divers confessed in St Louis jail before return transport.
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Furrow
Emmet Divers
J. W. Cain
St. Louis
Three Ribs Broken in Liberty Street Accident
Matthias Schwantz was injured at work on Liberty street when a timber fell and struck him. He was taken home to 130 University street by patrol wagon and treated by Dr. Schroeder. Doctors reported three ribs fractured but expect full recovery despite pain.
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Matthias Schwantz
Liberty Street
Mr. Schwantz
University Street
Schroeder
Schwantz
Insane Traveler Taken to Police Station
Wilkie Rogers, an insane young man, spent the night in a Carlisle Indiana police cell from 8 PM to 2 AM. His mother, Mrs. Rogers of Grand Rapids, traveled from Texas via authorities to take charge, reported his mental collapse in Carlisle. Transportation to Grand Rapids was provided, and the pair left on the early morning train.
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Wilkie Rogers
South Depot
Rogers
Grand Rapids
Tales Of Woe In A Turbulent Married Life
Officer Coling encountered a quarrelsome couple on Columbia Street as a husband and wife named Miller argued over alleged infidelity and abuse. At the police station Superintendent Liggett mediated, with the husband agreeing to leave the city after collecting his belongings from their Calhoun Street room.
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Coling
Columbia Street
Calhoun
Liggett
Miller
Stailer
Calhoun Street
Telephone Company
Cupid
Century Run Flyer Details a 70 Mile Gravel Century Route
A community note outlines a 70 plus mile gravel century with start from Auburn via Garrett Avilla Fort Wayne Leo Maysville and back to Auburn. The 12 hour schedule fits a 16 hour overall limit with multiple leg times and a 2.50 fare to Dayton or Cincinnati. Also mentions Fort Wayne effort to build an electric railway to Everett Lake attracting local farmer protest and Indiana rail network growth.
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Auburn
Garrett
Avilla
Fort Wayne
Leo
Maysville
Port Wayne
Kendallville
Everett Lake
Indiana
The Chinese Outrages Her Majesty Mas Directed Meas ures
A historical item notes measures directed by the monarchy amid Chinese outrages, reflecting press pressure and governmental response in a period of tension. The piece emphasizes imperial actions and the reaction of authorities to foreign hostility, with a focus on policy shifts and public stance.
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Her Majesty
Mas
Parliament Pages Queen's Speech on Ottoman Atrocities
In London the queen's speech outlines measures to punish Chinese attackers on missionaries and discusses reforms urged by Britain, France, and Russia to curb Armenian outrages. It notes Bechuanaland’s incorporation into Cape Colony and that parliament won’t push major legislation this session. Special trains to Niagara Falls advertise schedule and fares.
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France
Russia
Bechuanaland
Cape Colony
Prince Yong Ho Pak Arrives in United States Seeking Asylum
Prince Yong Ho Pak, a refugee Korean minister, arrived in Victoria on the Empress of Japan after fleeing Seoul to avoid arrest over alleged plots against the queen. He seeks asylum in the United States, stating he was unjustly expelled from Korea and cannot predict his future. He has previously spent a decade in Japan and is about 40 with an intellectual appearance.
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Victoria
B. C
Prince Young Ho Pak
Seoul
Japan
United States
Associated Press
Tam
Corea
Prince Pak
Ida Pearlmen Dies in Home Fire Accident at Caicaco
Ida Pearlmen died early today at her Caicaco home from burns suffered last night when her sleeve caught fire from a lighted candle held by a family member. Her clothing burned before flames could be extinguished.
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Caicaco
Ida Pearlmen
Infant Bueter Dies of Cholera Infantum in New Haven
Aloisius Bueter, two years old, son of Mr and Mrs F H Bueter of New Haven, died at seven yesterday morning from cholera infantum. Funeral will be held tomorrow at nine. The Bueter couple have many friends in the city who mourn the loss.
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Aloisius
F. H. Bueter
New Haven
Harlem race track to allow hand book betting practice
Caicaco Aug 15 The Harlem race track management announces it will not stop the form of book making now in use at the track. Betting has been brisk during the past week conducted by means of hand books. The Nickel Plate road runs an excursion to Niagara Falls Aug 19. Aug 10 19 86.
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Caicaco
Harlem Race Track
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
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Officer Bowers
M*r. Liggett
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Colorado
Trius-Post
Young Indian Territory
Arkansas
East Columbia Street
State Tax Board
Indianapolis
Greenburg
Laportre
Frederick Greenburg
Plymouth
Vern W. Hardenbrook
Walkerton
Bremen
Northwestern Breeders’ Meeting
Mr. Goetz
Missouri
Insane Traveler
Liggets
Mrs. Miller
Indiana Division Century Road Club
Dayton
G. R. & Railroad
Trans-Post
Walen
Briain
Nickel Plate
Prince Yong Ho Pak
United
Coop
Globe Mills
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