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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1895
Page
1
Report outlines alleged actions by Walrath Daffy and Stone tied to a frantic plan. Officials say the trio pursued risky measures amid mounting urgency. Investigators continue reviewing communications and records connected to the trio.
A heist occurred on the G R and St Railway in southern Michigan with authorities seeking suspects and reviewing security footage. No injuries reported as investigators scrutinize the route and time of the incident.
Louis Maloy and Mar A. Fellows identified stone as the man who held them at gunpoint aboard a freight train near Wasepi on the night of the robbery. The watch recovered on William Walrath matched Maloy’s description, while Daly and Stone were linked to the holdup. Deputy Harrod and Ryan investigated. no arrests yet. Frank Belchin offers free pork sausage and sauerkraut tonight at 54 East Main Street.
RocueEstTER N Y Aug 17 Senator Petter of Kansas in an interview says populists' presidential prospects depend on free silver Democrats and Republicans. If they vote as they speak the populists could elect the president. He forecasts the populist vote doubling from 1892. Nickel Plate Road announces an excursion to Niagara Falls on Aug 19.
Miss Abigail Spates, daughter of an East Springfield farmer, collapsed at a Marlington hotel ball amid a hypnotic episode. Doctors diagnosed cntelepsy but investigation revealed hypnotic manipulation by a man introduced as Storr Kellen, who escorted her in a closed carriage and supplied her attire, with criminal proceedings pending.
In the first heat of the 2:09 pace at Indianapolis Atlantic King set the early tempo as Fidel and Frank Agu moved up. Ethel A surged late with a 2:05 final spurt but Idol beat her by a neck, with Atlantic King and Gazette near the front and Prank Ryan close behind. The heat finished in 2:08 with quarter splits near 14 and 1:08½. Coastman later paired with Fido to pace the next two heats in 2:05½.
In Terre Haute Indiana on August 17 a sermon by Father Wilson of St. Joseph's Catholic church condemns bicycle bloomers as unbecoming. He states mothers in bloomers won’t be recognized on the street and may be ignored by him. Several young ladies who planned bloomers have reconsidered after the sermon.
Prominent African Americans from across the state meet at Montag LiL to issue a call for a state convention of colored men in Springfield on Sept. 24 to organize a league promoting colored interests following the Spring Valley conflict. Also announces the Niagara Falls Excursion of 1895 on Nickel Plate Road Aug. 19 with time and rates available from agents.
During a heavy rain storm in Sleepy Eye on August 16, lightning struck the Roman Catholic church at Morgan Minnesota and completely destroyed it. The article notes dates and places with minimal detail beyond the fire and loss.
A Times-Post summary says Col. A J Oakley, mayor of Fort Wayne, has built a powerful patronage machine to secure a second term. Loyal aide A J You dominates his ground game, while rivals Geake and Simonson plot to sidetrack him as Liggett warned to stay cautious. Aug 19 Niagara Falls schedule hints at campaign-linked events.
Fort Wayne citizens meet at city hall to launch a three day centennial celebration with military themes. Two committees are formed to draft a program and recruit business and industrial support for the event. The effort aims for a large, impressive observance with broad public participation.
Evening report notes Harry Wiebke offers the best lunch in the city tonight at the Board of Trade Cafe located at 33 Calhoun Street. Other items include obituaries for Julius Bona infant and Ruth Irene Speelman with services arranged. Hop Ale advertised from Anheuser Busch. Tryzs-Post job office advertises stationery.
The board of public works met in revival session and confirmed Liberty street opening assessments after resident objections. They accepted sewers on Farnan's addition alley and Sutten field Allen streets, a Cass street sidewalk, and adopted a Jane street opening resolution, with Fifth street extension hearing postponed. The 1806 budget estimate of $100,000 was approved and sidewalk plans for Holman avenue were ordered. next Monday's meeting will approve Lewis street paving assessments.
The local Trades and Labor council set Labor Day plans at Centlivre Park with three bicycle races a three mile handicap a one mile open to all and a half mile for organized labor. Prizes will be given for individual events and a team medal for the most wins.
Harry Fox, brother of Mentone station agent Charles Fox, was fatally struck by freight train No 39 between Mentone and South Whitley. He reportedly attempted to board and was ground under the wheels. the coroner will decide on burial at Fox home in Mentone.
A thief admits guilt following delivery of an unusual letter to the Columbia Saloon. Investigators note the message prompted the confession and linked the suspect to the crime. Police are reviewing the letter as key evidence.
A man explains his actions after breaking into a residence, stating he left without taking anything. He cites unclear motives and says he fled the scene to avoid trouble. Authorities have not filed charges pending further inquiry.
A Fort Wayne letter reveals a burglar who entered the Columbia saloon at 26 East Columbia Street chose not to steal after learning the store offered tobacco and spirits at unusually low prices. The writer states it is cheaper to buy than steal and signs Repentantly yours.
The Fort Wayne City band held its annual meeting in City band hall and elected officers for the year. President F Charles Meyer. Vice President H B Rekers. Secretary M Stopher. Treasurer Fred Goebel. Leader Philip Keintz. Conductor P J Reineke. Trustees W W Kaiser B H Bur dette George Jacobs. Finance Committee John Dennison Melching Reineke. Librarians Reineke and Reintz. Assistant Librarian and Janitor Louis Bourie.
The notice lists multiple city departures from August to October for Knights Templar and Y M C A related events with the north depot Fort Wayne as the ticket hub. Excursion tickets are promoted as cheaper than staying home via L H W ticket agents. The Fort Wayne Medical Magazine announces its new issue with an article on Lindenwood cemetery vault and crematory plans.
Free Sunday event features Johnny and Emma Ray as the greatest attraction of the day plus a strong vaudeville company. All welcome to attend at Cantlivre's Park on Sunday August 18. Try a want ad in the Times-Post.
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