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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1895
Page
2
Edgerton residents mobbed ex convict Charles Hobbs who had just assaulted seven year old Lottie Shirard. Deputies intervened pausing lynch mob as Hobbs was jailed. The repeat offender had served time for similar crimes and was returned to custody under new law after release.
Nickel Plate road offers weekly trips to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday until September 28. Agents can provide details and booking information.
Dispatches from Guayaquil and Quito describe General Sarasti arriving in pained condition after defeat by General Alfaro. Threats of lynching prompted his refuge in the American legation as Alfaro’s forces, cheered by crowds of about 10,000, advanced to Ambato.
The annual two weeks trotting meeting opens at the CG W Williams track in Galesburg with 400 horses on the grounds and stars from across the country. Purses total 7000 for today and crowds, railroads plan specials for Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fidel may challenge the pacing record. weather could affect attendance.
William F. Harrity, Democratic National Committee chairman, aboard the Paris from Southampton, says Cleveland will declare himself when ready and dismisses the third term idea. He names Harrison as the strongest Republican, with Reed favored over McKinley, and notes Silver unlikely to be central to the campaign.
Nickel Plate road offers low rail rates to Linwood Park during summer months. The resort destination promises pleasant outings and easy travel for travelers seeking a seasonal escape.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports 6000 spectators at Gillett arena on Sunday. First bull refused to fight, drawing jeers from Arizona Charley. The second bull, Chireta, called king of the arena, was fatally wounded after two stabs amid taunting by Mexican red cloaks. One man nearly lost his life and several women fainted amid the excitement. The notice also mentions reduced fares to Buffalo on the Nickel Plate during September.
Oscar Cunningham, a young man from seven miles outside Dexter Missouri, died from cigarette poisoning. He smoked about 100 cigarettes daily and collapsed after lighting one in bed at midnight, dying instantly after a drink of water.
The Wabash offers single fare round trip tickets to Peru from August 26 to 31 to celebrate the town’s great Street Fair and its 69th anniversary. The promotion applies to the event period.
A connected narrative by Holmes follows the disappearance of Minnie Williams, outlining the investigation progress and surrounding context. The piece links the missing person to ongoing inquiries and regional attention, presenting facts and speculation from authorities and witnesses.
In a signed prison statement H H Holmes details his meetings with Minnie Williams from Chicago in 1898, describes her sister Nannie Williams’ murder, the concealment in a trunk, and disposal in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee, with later movements to Detroit and Milwaukee institutions.
Dr. G P Wagner of Dexter arrives to aid in the search for his 20 year old daughter Anna who left her uncle J H Osborne's home Friday claiming she would attend a teachers institute. Despite organized search parties the missing woman with a brown woolen dress brown hat and tan shoes has not been found and authorities fear possible self harm by drowning in the river.
Washington on August 26 Comptroller Eckels dismisses rumors of his candidacy for Illinois governor. The note appears in the Timms Post want column as a bargain advertisement.
San Francisco witnesses Martin Burnett and Edward McPherson will testify that Theodore Durrant was on Market street when prosecutors say he mutilated Blanche Lamont’s body in Emanuel church library. Durrant will describe his movements that night, claiming he took the Christian Endeavor records downtown.
Police arrested three Warsaw residents visiting Fort Wayne on suspicion after misidentifying them as petty criminals. The men protested their innocence. cashier Miss Josephine Cape confirmed they were not crooks. After hours in custody they were released, with officers offering apologies as officials denied any formal arrest. The incident sparked questions about conduct and identification procedures.
From Vincennes Indiana extra nice large melons five cents each Jersey Sweet Potatoes down to thirty cents per peck Michigan Peaches small basket fifteen cents No 1 Sweet Cider ten cents per gallon Fruit Horses.
Lonpox Aug 26 Five men drowned when a yawl capsized off Scegnes this morning. The incident is reported in a brief maritime accident note.
A rash of deaths over two days sweeps Fort Wayne with Julius P Manuel, 52, dies after convulsions linked to heat while out driving. Mrs J Whittles dies. couple had sailed to Europe. Charlotte Brooks, 81, dies of Bright's disease. Louis Vachon, 4 months, dies of cholera infantum. Chester Powell, 2, brain fever. William Luhman, 33, membranous croup. William Wise, 19, typhoid fever. Funeral plans noted for multiple families.
Grand Barrow Michigan reports George F. Smalley, killed resisting arrest at Lip Smith's McBain home after being linked to a train robbery. Officers from Cadillac identify him as the shooter of Detective Powers. a companion remains at large as a posse searches the area. In St Louis, wholesale grocers disintegrate as sugar prices erode the association, with top firms resigning.
In Mauven Massachusetts Daniel J McLeod a Melrose carpenter attempted to kill his divorced wife Mary McLeod on Washington street Oak Grove and then shot himself through the head dying instantly The woman was badly injured but expected to recover McLeod 40 had repeatedly urged her to live with him and after she refused fired twice at her then killed himselfMrs McLeod had come from New Germany Nova Scotia three years earlier The event follows an old domestic dispute with threats of shooting and a fatal outcome.
Boston hosts more than 100 Knights Templar commanderies arriving for the triennial conclave. A grand parade is planned as the principal event with a large reception at Mechanics Hall and a planned sectional reunion format for future gatherings. The boy drill corps from Louisville will march in the parade and the Boston KNights will sponsor a voyage for the youngsters to Niagara Falls and Eastern ports. Chicago and Pittsburgh contenders discussed for 1898’s next conclave site.
New York Aug 26 Hop Pickers Union has ordered a strike endangering the state hop crop. Immediate settlement is urged to save the product from ruin. Pickers claim baskets are larger than usual. growers refuse wage advances.
Liglet police report four violations of the Nicholson Law. Officers documented incidents, listing dates and basic details, and filed preliminary findings for enforcement. The report records actions taken and notes potential follow up with affected parties.
The notice indicates additional cases remain pending appeal and will be carried to higher courts for review. It outlines ongoing legal actions and emphasizes continued judicial proceedings beyond initial rulings.
Skeet launches legal action against saloonkeepers for Nicholson law violations and local courts may see weekly cases until constitutional questions are resolved. Last week two to three arrests. this morning four more. Elders named include Home Billaird hall, A. B. Jackson, Moses Rosenthal and Harry Gilbert. Officers report violations at the Home and other saloons. mayor Oakley vows strict enforcement and to pile up cases.
The funeral for Frank Mitchell, late janitor at the medical college, was held yesterday in the college amphitheatre. Large attendance filled the venue as Rev. Cissel and Dean C. B. Stemen spoke. A college quartet led the singing and six senior class members served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Lindenwood.
Preparations for the 17th annual year of Port Wayne Medical College are nearly finished. The session starts September 17 and runs to March 7, with 17 seniors slated to graduate next spring.
Saturday night the home of James A Slagle at 155 Wells street suffered a fire that damaged the residence to about 200 dollars. The blaze started in the sitting room while the family was away and the cause is undetermined. The roof was badly damaged with insurance covering the loss.
Roy Ligget twelve son of liveryman Robert Ligget fell from a trapeze Saturday afternoon and broke his right leg above the ankle. Dr Soults reduced the fracture.
San Francisco August 26 entry of the sixth week of the Durrant murder trial opens with three more jurors to be secured before testimony. Two hundred citizens have been summoned as venire. It is confidently expected the jurors box will be filled before week’s end.
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