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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1895
Page
2
The Times-Post, under new ownership, pledges to continue publication and rival Fort Wayne papers in quality. The plant is in first class condition and will report the latest news with no favoritism while offering job work and seeking local business patronage.
The Times-Post questions the city board's bid to shield Officer Onker Bowers, arguing witnesses like Miss Lowry deserve equal consideration. It accuses some figures of protecting Bowers and notes personal testimony and alleged influence by Bowers at a witness’s home. The piece emphasizes fairness and cautions that truth could reveal human flaws in Bowers.
The conference in Washington gathered state leaders to oppose party betrayal and preserve bi metallic hard money. They rejected corporation credit currency and pledged to keep the party aligned with democratic principles.
The address asserts the party must remain the guardian of the people's rights and criticizes the move to adopt gold monometallism. It stresses that success hinges on capable state committee leaders who will organize and mobilize Democrats to uphold the party’s record and principles.
The Pennsylvania Railroad markets a deluxe Boston trip with parlor, sleeping and dining cars. Stop overs allow visits to Atlantic coast resorts and Philadelphia sights. Return routes may vary via Hudson River and Niagara Falls with return tickets on the Pennsylvania lines.
Eleven Illinois residents arrive in Denver in General Manager Morrill’s private car. W. B. Cantrell heads the delegation including Railroad Commissioners Jahan and Levy, penitentiary commissioner Choisser, John W. Linehart, and George A. Cantrell. They plan visits to Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City.
Representatives from several places met in Cleveland to form a new independent national body for wire-workers. The Federated Association of Wiredrawers of America replaces past AFL affiliation with officers James Call of Findlay and Walter Gillette of Cleveland serving as president and secretary treasurer.
Paris Kentucky August 17 General S B Maxey died yesterday at Kireka Springs Arkansas from a complication of old age diseases He was born in Odd County Kentucky March 31 1825 graduated at West Point with General Grant served in the Mexican War and the Confederate side in the rebellion He later served two terms in the United States Senate after the war from this state.
After consulting experts from the Government Printing Office the Civil Service Commission has practically decided to remove the age limitation of 45 years from regulations governing examinations for the Government Printing Office.
Indianapolis August 17 W H English a Hancock ticket vice presidential candidate in 1881 and noted Indiana financier was swindled out of 800 by a man named Thomas Bode posing as the son of English’s supposed friend. English, after paying out, learned the mortgage and abstract were forgeries and the con man disappeared.
In Indianapolis on August 17 the Republican field for governor swells to ten to twelve candidates. The new state committee will be chosen in January with officers named soon after. Charles T. Doxey of Anderson leads a vigorous push to build county organizations and position himself as a potential second choice where no governor candidate exists. Other hopefuls mobilize quietly to challenge him.
Brown Bure Aug 17 Old settlers reunion draws 7000 to 10000 people under Center grove shade. Attendees include several aged between 80 and 95. Secretary Jones notes deaths of many local residents since last gathering. Brazil hosts Union and Confederate veterans banquet with 5000 fed beans and coffee. Jeffersonville reports elopement incident and cross state marriage plans. Indianapolis notes grave robbing in cemeteries with nitro glycerine placed on a coffin at Greenwood cemetery.
Fire at Hindostan twelve miles south of Martinsville nearly razed the town. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars with two general stores the post office and five dwellings destroyed. B E Lewis of Martinsville reported 2000 dollars in losses with no insurance. A church sermon on bicycling attire sparks controversy in St Joseph’s Parish. Christian Endeavor week opens with strong services and a closing address by Judge Patrick.
Lebanon Aug 17 Charles Kiser fatally shot his wife after dogs in his yard kept him awake. Mrs. Kiser went outside to drive the animals away, and Kiser fired. Bloomington Aug 17 In Stineville David Culross and Charles Dick fought with knives amid an oil feud. Dick is dying and Culross is in dangerous condition. Indianapolis Aug 17 Winning horses announced: Ananias 2:45 pace best 2:34 Fidel 2:09 pace best 2:05 Baron Hillon 2:16 trot best 2:12
Brazil August 17 Josiah Wells bank boss of the Harrison mine died instantly while inspecting a room when a heavy slate fall crushed him beyond recognition. The accident occurred during active mining with Wells identified as a prominent local figure and employer.
CONNERSVILLE Aug. 17 The Republicans of this town want J N Huston for governor and want him back.
Obituaries list General J. D. Imboden Damascus Va and Peter F Roth ermel Philadelphia both aged 73, Mrs Mary Burton Eu reka Ills 74, J L Way Sparta Wis, Mrs Kircus Murray Galena Ills 90, Burnett H Mills Apple Wis 26. The Bald Ridge Investigation Co Springfield C with ~30 members seeks 400 million Holmes estate in England. Fire at Sherman distillery Leavenworth Kan losses 119000. No Georgia women hold permits for peach brandy distilleries. Detroit Commercial Law League of America formed. W C Sprague president, George Hull and E W Somerwell sec/treas. St Paul umpire sues Minneapolis Times for alleging theft of game. Ishpeming mine pumps to be pulled to flood workings unless men return soon. A P A of Rockford Ills calls for one country one flag one language one code of laws for USA. Thieves burglarize St Patrick’s LaSalle Ills church stealing silver chalices worth 300 with wrecked altar. Counterfeit silver found in Marion Ia. US officers investigating. Occupations of new British Parliament listed: 150 lawyers, 54 manufacturers, 88 merchants, 10 professors, 31 journalists, 12 skilled laborers, 19 brewers/distillers/wine merchants, 46 armed services, 146 gentry. Novedades Madrid announces Spain will have 186,272 soldiers in Cuba by Sept 6. Mipples Boro Ky Aug 17 battle on Straight Creek left Wiley Black fatally wounded, John Hilton and Leonard Caldwell wounded. prior skirmishes frequent. another battle likely. Lamont hosts Lt Gen Juan M Settaiedd US Army at Bar Harbor Me Aug 17.
Money or call easy at 1 percent. Sterling steady with active business in bankers' bills. United States government bonds firm. Chicago Board of Trade quotes for wheat, corn, oats, and lard with August to January contract levels. Chicago live stock prices show hogs, cattle, and sheep at varied ranges based on weight and grade.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers two week excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Maryland from August 1 to 27 at one fare round trip. Proceeds support the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and Mountain Chau tauqua Meetings. Return validity extended to August 29, 1895. Contact any B and O Ticket Agent or L S Allen Assistant General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill for details.
A Missouri tale recalls Dustin, a slave in Independence who bought his freedom from Banker Sawyer, mortgaged himself to repay, rebuilt after a fire, and eventually gained independence and wealth. The piece shifts to a British description of the Waltham royal gunpowder factory and its safety measures, including a danger building, water and nitro glycerine disposal.
A French professor notes rabbits can endure extreme cold. He describes placing a rabbit in a block of ice overnight and the animal appears comfortable the next morning, showing no sign of distress.
Niagara Falls excursion advertised for August 19 via the Nickel Plate road. The notice promotes first class job printing services at the TuEs-Post office, inviting readers to use their printing shop for any needs.
A call to form the Central Bimetallic Compact urges organizing for political action to restore silver coinage to pre 1873 levels and to mobilize using lawful means. The Times-Post is authorized to schedule a meeting to establish the group.
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