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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1895
Page
1
San Francisco Aug 24 six witnesses will corroborate Durrants alibi in his murder trial. Elmer Loescher Gumry hotel engineer Denver was arrested today for causing the hotel explosion by carelessness. He denies the charge.
In Sycamore Illinois Aug 24 James B Petrie and Joseph Petrie residents report rich pearl harvests this season. James sold over 100 dollars of pearls while Joseph received a 200 dollar check for two small vial pearls and slugs sent to Milwaukee. clams in Kishwaukee river yield flat pearls and cuff button slugs with one in ten clams containing a pearl or slug. William Ullrich shipped three pearls to Chicago jewelers earning 13 dollars. a Swede boy Carl Johnson found a pea sized pearl worth 20 dollars offered by a local jeweler. Longhanded teals are used in fishing for the pearls.
New York report dated August twenty four notes multi millionaire George Law is sued for breach of promise by Miss Josephine Mack claiming 150000 dollars. Her lawyers include Colonel Bob Ingersoll and Francis L Wellman. Filing occurred five or six months ago with details surfacing now. Mack is just over twenty. Law under fifty, married last September to Alga Smith. He heads to Buffalo September 10 to 14 for National Retail Butchers' Protective Association events.
In Dallas and Corpus Christi reports reveal a massive build for a prize bout venue. Ten east Texas sawmills work night and day, delivering over 60,000 feet of lumber with more than 1,000,000 feet needed. Work waits until Texas law on prize fighting expires on September first, then carpenters have two months. Secretary Wheelock’s table overflows with seat orders as fans inquire. Fitzsimmons training contracted in Corpus Christi with a New Zealand trainer for four weeks.
W J Young purchasing agent for Standard Oil states a deal is complete acquiring the Melton Oil company pipelines and producing interests worth about 4 million dollars. Standard gains ties to Melton tanks in McDonald field and already possesses the property, signaling tighter control of oil production and possible squeeze on independents. The Seattle–Pittsburg note follows with news of refinery and pipeline acquisitions since January 1 totaling around ten million. Also notes Nickel Plate rail rates to Lake Maxinkuckee and New York saloon Sunday closing plan for 1895.
The Board of Trade at 33 Calhoun Street will serve its usual palatable lunch this evening, inviting patrons to enjoy the dependable menu in a convenient downtown venue.
If You Use Tobacco These Prices Will Interest You. A list shows various tobaccos with prices per pound or tin batch, including Faro 16¢ lb Battle Ax 18¢ Jb 20c Palo 30¢ lb J. T. 82¢ tb and Piper Heidschck 60c Tb. Fine cut tobacco 20c lb asserts value for money against 40c brands in the market. Twe Columbia 24 East Columbia.
The Wabash offers one fare round trip tickets to Peru from August 26 to 31 to coincide with the city’s great Street Fair and its 69th anniversary. A Trans-Post want column note highlights travel option and dates.
Reliable reports from Cuba compare Spanish cruelties to Armenian horrors. A Spanish captain ordered the hospital patients executed, and insurgents plan retaliation, including killing Spanish prisoners. Magica, shot near Jovellanos, cried viva Cuba Libre as troops fired. Insurgents control Colon to Cape Maysi. Campos laments losses, hunger, and demoralization. Santus Spiritus is deserted and Havana markets suffer and prices soar.
A two hour forenoon blackout left Chicago street cars halted as electricity failed from a grounded circuit at Lewis and Barr. Technicians repaired a moisture-susceptible lightning arrester and normal service resumed before noon. The outage marks a rare recurring electric power issue since streetcar use began. Free lunch at Board of Trade every evening. Chicago Market. Cnicaco, Aug. 24. September options: Wheat 63 26, corn 36 8c, oats 20c, pork 9 32, lard 5 90, ribs 5 80. Hog receipts 9,000, prices down 5-10 pts. Cattle receipts 1,000, market dull. Closing prices: Wheat 61c, corn 85 4c, oats 193c, pork 89.00, lard 5 95, ribs 3 92.
Lord Dunraven says Valkyrie III is a strong boat ready for Atlantic gale. He notes minor bow seam issues as normal for a new craft and expects the vessel to be in trim soon. A New York telegram says Valkyrie III is in perfect condition and sailing this week, with best speed in brisk wind yet to be proven against Defender.
Aug 23 Indianapolis report says Ivan N Walker of Indiana is favored to win the next Grand Army of the Republic commander-in-chief at Louisville encampment. Indiana veterans seek a Walker victory to keep a Hoosier in the post, aiding General Harrison’s presidential bid though the G A R has a politics restraint.
Nickel Plate Road advertises low seasonal fares to Linwood Park Ver million C during summer months. The notice promotes Linwood Park as a delightful resort and cites August 1961 as the period.
A Trades and Labor council meeting arranged Labor Day activities at Centlive park with Warecup quartet hired for music. Committees planned field sports and a baseball game. J L Sessler elected secretary. Edward Miller named delegate to Indiana Federation of Trade and Labor unions. Nickel Plate offers Lake Maxinkuckee excursions Saturdays through Sept 28. Grave Robbing Jury Discharged in Franklin. James True lock and Thomas Kirk tried for ex Sheriff James Curry’s grave robbery. third trial ends without verdict. prior trials had guilty verdicts overturned or juries hung.
Sheriff Clausmeier rushed to Edgerton after a telegram reported a rape with an officer needed. No names or case details were released. Charles Hobbs had just been returned from the northern Indiana penitentiary for a previous attempted rape, and his timing overlaps the new case as officials investigate.
Lavortsr Indiana, Aug 24. Peter Go erg a leading merchant of Michigan City became demented from work and, left alone for ten minutes, used a rope to hang himself in his room. He was found lifeless after attendants cut him down. Georg ranked among the wealthiest men in northern Indiana.
W W Ramsey and other bondholders in the Equitable Savings Investment Co have filed in circuit court an injunction to stop the company officers from collecting dues or declaring bonds forfeited for nonpayment. Excursion rates to Cleveland are offered September 10 to 12 via Nickel Plate Road for Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Council Royal and Select Masons.
Chicago August 24 Judge Gibbons refuses to quash the motion to dissolve the injunction against the Harlem race track.
A group including Mr Wolgrove of Washington DC and Dr Swift from Maysville discussed an electric line from Bryan to Fort Wayne. A corporate certificate was signed and sent for signatures. Estimated cost 500000 to equip the line 43 miles long at about 15000 per mile. Bonds worth 200000 targeted in Fort Wayne and along the route.
Weekend trips offered every Saturday on the Nickel Plate road to Lake Maxinkuckee until September 28. Inquiries directed to agents. Price listed 8 pounds 0 shillings 27 pence 878.
Nora McCrary aged 5, daughter of Schuyler McCrary, burned by carbolic acid while in care of an older child. The family was away, a bottle was overturned, and she died after a day and night of suffering. Local Times-Post job office letter heads noted.
New York newspapers show mixed yet largely favorable views on William Whitney as a potential presidential candidate. The World surveyed leading Democratic editors in New York state, receiving 27 replies with only three unfavorable opinions and the rest praising or cautiously approving Whitney. Overall sentiment leans toward support if he becomes a focal political figure.
Dr. W. P. Harris of Defiance Ohio met with the Fort Wayne Commercial Club and other businessmen at the Wayne club to review canal routes. Harris outlined surveyed paths and urged a Blue Lake to Fort Wayne line while a committee including Mayor Oakley and S. M. Foster will study ground between the city and Blue Lake, reporting before the Cincinnati meeting on the 30th. Fort Wayne stands to gain as a likely canal port if construction proceeds.
At Centlivre's Park a refined vaudeville show with new faces and plays invites ladies. A 2:00 p.m. concert precedes a 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. show, followed by continuing entertainment until 5:30. Admission is free and soft drinks are sold on the ground.
Wiebke's Board of Trade offers the city's finest lunches every weekday and on weekends. Diners enjoy a diverse menu in a bustling lunchroom setting renowned for quick service and quality fare.
An estimated crowd of not less than a thousand gathered at Blue Lake near Churubusco for a tri county pioneers reunion. D W Nickey of Churubusco chaired the event, Col I B McDonald of Columbia City spoke, and Hon J M Robinson delivered the principal address. The attendees planned forming a permanent association and an annual reunion.
A daily news snapshot notes three wheelmen narrowly avoided a hold up near West Main Street as police and humane officer address routine incidents. Baltes Land Stone and Oil company filed articles to drill for gas stone and oil with a 40000 share capital and an eight member incorporator slate. Humane Officer Schhindrof reports heightened focus on domestic troubles and child cruelty cases while court proceedings in the Sommers case drift toward dismissal.
Phillip Koehklinger of Winch street stepped from an East Main street car in motion and fell hard to the ground. He suffered a fractured left hip and severe bruises, and was carried home where Dr. Duemling treated him.
Frank H. Chapman ex township trustee sues the county commissioners for 150 dollars claiming they exceeded their authority by reducing his salary during office. The action names Hon. Robert Lowry as Chapman's attorney.
The hearing for Danial Staub of Decatur charged with postal law violations is scheduled this afternoon before Commissioner Leonard. Likely incomplete due to the absence of important witnesses.
The case in Squire Bohen's court against Officer Sommers was dismissed due to non-appearance of prosecuting witness Editeur Mitchell. Nickel Plate announces reduced rail rates for multiple events including North American Bekeepers, United American Mechanics, American Humane, German Catholic societies, Sovereign Grand Lodge, Ohio state fair, and Knights Templar conclave in Boston with dates and destinations listed.
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