Locals Briefs Note Travel and Meetings in Port Wayne
Dr. J M Miller is away on business. Mrs. Francis Malloy left for New York. Mr and Mrs B W Applegate visiting Chicago. Martin Copinus of Elgin guest of relatives. John Conley went to Boston for Knights Templar conclave. Board of Safety to meet on the Bowers probe. Miss Permont of Van Wert staying with Miss Stella Gregg. Velma Ohneck returns from Detroit. R G Nonnamaker in Fort Wayne from Hartford City. Max Hammerslough visiting Copinus and friends. en route east. Dr Charles Stemen to Port Wayne from Kansas City in poor health. Miss May OConnor of People’s store vacationing in Chicago then Grand Rapids. Board of Dissecters meeting for Fort Wayne Centennial Celebration in Randhil’s law office. Rev Father Delaney returned from the east. Rev Pather Barrett stays as assistant at St Patrick’s. Car door fell from freight car on Pennsylvania at shop, injuring Patrick O’Brien. Dr Siemen treated wound. Art Dougal, James Dormer, Will Bostick at Rome City angling. Bostick catches bass six and a quarter pounds. Ancient Order of Hibernians met. plan to attend Muncie church dedication with City band. Two men attempted to pass counterfeit at Thing shoe store. cashier Miss Cope resisted. the swindlers left in a dispute.
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J. M. Miller
Francis Malloy
New York
B. W. Applegate
Chicago
Martin Copinus
Elgin
John Conley
Boston
Knights Templar
Board of Safety
Bowers
Miss. Permont
van Wert
Stella Gregg
Velma Ohneck
Detroit
Renaud
R. G. Nonnamaker
Crescent Paper Company
Hartford City
Fort Wayne
Max Hammerslough
Anaconda
Grand Rapids
Board of Disecters
Fort. Wayne
P. A. Randhil
Bass
Pennsylvania
Patrick O'Brien
Siemen
Art Dougal
James Dormer
Will Jostick
Rome City
Bostick
Order of Hibernians
Wis
Muncie
Hibernians
Thing
Nis Pal
Miss Cope
Sherman Yost estate sues railroad for 10000 damages
Sherman Malcolm as administrator of James Yost estate filed in circuit court against the New York Chicago & St Louis railway for 10000 damages. Yost a brakeman on the Nickel Plate was crushed between car bumpers near Wanatah Indiana while in discharge of duties. He was unmarried and his father and other relatives are heirs. Vesey & Heaton are plaintiffs attorneys. Caroline Kling et al sue William Roller et al to contest John Roller’s will. Coulerick and France and James M. Robinson are attorneys for plaintiffs.
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Sherman Malcolm
James Yost
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Wanatah
Ind
Vesey & Heaton
Caroline Kling
William Roller
John Roller
Coulerick
France
James M. Robinson
Plaintills
Governor cites sheriff duty over bull fights in Gillette
Denver reports Gov. MelIntyre says he will not interfere with Gillette bull fights. He asserts the sheriff must first exhaust his power to prevent lawlessness and that he has no authority to remove a sheriff who won’t act due to political reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
MelIntyre
Gillette
Fort Thomas Fire Destroys Salons and Halls
A large Midway row at Fort Thomas Kentucky burned this morning. The blaze consumed saloons concert halls and restaurants used heavily by soldiers from the fort. The estimated damage runs to about $20,000.
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Cincinnati
Midway Row
Fort Thomas
Wabash Excursion to Toledo Draws Large Crowd
The Wabash excursion to Toledo yesterday was well patronized with 349 residents from this city joining the trip. The train arrived in Toledo with 14 well-filled coaches.
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Toledo
Fort Wayne Markets Correction and Excursion Offer
Fort Wayne markets list for wheat oats corn rye butter eggs beeswax oil meal potatoes and more with prices. The Nickel Plate road offers low rate excursion tickets to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday until Sept 28. Inquire of agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Wash & Co
Nickel Plate Road
Lake Maxinkuckee
Mackinac Island
Petoskey
Michigan
City water is praised as pure amid typhoid case
The board of health reports only one genuine typhoid case in Fort Wayne traced to a private well on South Broadway near the city limits. Officials refute claims of contaminated city water, noting few malaria cases and overall clean public health, while warning against mineral and deep well water sold as substitutes. Reduced rail fares are offered for various events and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
South Broadway
Fort Wayne
12-Year-Old Girl Hurt in Fall During Play
The 12-year-old daughter of August Stege of 280 Smith street was seriously injured while romping with peers. She suffered a severe fracture of the right hip, was carried indoors, and Dr. Duemling treated her after the fall. The fracture was reduced and she is listed as progressing as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
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August Stege
Smith Street
Stege
Readings to Form a Weather Bureau Temperature Feature
Wasaiarox August 26 Readings of sensible temperate will form a weather bureau chart feature. Chief Moore says the new department will benefit the drive. Agricultural bulletins point out bacteria levels in city milk supplies. varies greatly between cities and towns. City milk contains more bacteria than small communities but not harmful to fairly healthful stomachs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaiarox
Weather Bureau
Moore
Agricultural Department
Even Geese Rebel Near Port Jervis
Two young wheel-women in bloomers encountered a flock of geese as they approached Matamuras. The birds pecked at the rider’s blue bloomers, tipping her from her bicycle before two boys and her companion repelled the attack. The pair then continued toward Milford and gave only that they were city boarders on the New Jersey side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Matamuras
Milford
New Jersey
Mob Hangs Murder Suspect From Courthouse Tree
In Springfield Kentucky a mob of about a dozen men freed Larison Lewis from the county jail shortly after 2 AM and hanged him to a tree in the courthouse yard. The group spent about three hours battering the jail defenses before reaching the murderer Joe Brooks, a Black man, in a cold blooded killing described as atrocious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Larrison Lewis
Joe Brooks
Brooks
State Federation of Labor Convention in Indiana City
The Indiana Federation of Labor holds its annual convention in this city on October 8 9 and 10 drawing many delegates from across the state. Prominent labor leaders will attend and negotiations were recently completed by the committee to secure P H Penna president of the United Mine Workers of America as a principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation
Indiana Federation of Labor
P. H. Penna
United Mine Workers of America
Chicago Market Summary and Marriage Licenses
Chicago reports August 26 opening prices for Wheat 61 1 2 cents corn 35 4 cents oats 19 cents pork 9 25, lard 5 90, ribs 5 724. Hog receipts 23 000, market active but 5 to 10 points lower. light 84 45 4 95 rough 4 06 4 25, ond 4 25 4 85. heavy 4 05 4 75. Cattle receipts 1 000, market steady to weak. Sheep receipts 15 000, market steady. Closing: Wheat 61 1 2, corn 36, oats 19, pork 9 324, lard 5 90, ribs 5 674. Marriage licenses Fred Rippe and Minnie Butler.
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Chicago
Hardie's Views on Socialism and American Labor
New York Aug 26 British socialist James Keir Hardie addressed 148 delegates at a Central Labor Federation dinner in New York praising socialism as world salvation and saying the movement should spread. He contrasted Morris and the English poets with socialist aims and described Hardie as learning from America about labor unity, noting the Independent Labour Party's 50,000 voters and 300 branches. In California, Schilling’s Spring Valley report blamed imported negro miners for race violence, urging removal if unrest continued, while Senator White discussed a proposed bill to exclude Japanese workers, contingent on supporting data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
William Morris
Morris
Ernest Bohm
Federation
Alardiec
Bowery
Charles Dilke
Charles Bradlaugh
Hardie
Great Britain
Indepent Labor Party
London
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
White
Fitzgerald
San Francisco
Congress
Seonator White
Debs Editorial Unearthed On Labor Day Talk
A editorial written by debated union leader Debs during his Firemen’s Magazine tenure is revived amid Labor Day discussions. It portrays railroads with kindness and praises cooperation from railway officials while criticizing some union members who side with managers and accept perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Als
Debs
American Railway Union
Locomotive Firemen’s Magazine
Firemen's Magazine
Secretary Schilling Blames Imported Men at Spring Valley
Springfield Aug 26 George Schilling secretary of the state labor laymen association says in his forthcoming report to Governor Altgeld the dispute at Spring Valley between Italian and colored coal miners should be blamed on imported men. He argues outside influences fuel tensions and urges corrective action by state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Company
Schilling
Hugh E. Bayle
Spring Valley
Springfield
Ills
Altgeld
George Schilling
Atatistiaa
Unorganized Men Get a Raise
Nizes O Aug 26 The Falcon Tron and Nail company in this city employing about 1500 men posts a notice that all employes not governed by the associations will receive a 10 percent wage increase on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nizes
Falcon Tron and Nail Company
Judge Drops Case Over Bloomers in Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas on August 26 Judge Wilson dismissed the prosecution of Mrs Noe who was arrested for wearing bloomers while bicycling. The judge ruled the garment met fashion standards and that women have a right to ride a bicycle with appropriate dress, ordering the case dismissed at city costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Wilson
Noe
Bloomers
Rye Smith's Indian revenge murder raid reported
A Diamond Valley courier says Rye Smith led cattlemen who killed fifteen Bannocks in revenge for his father's 1878 murder. Troops await sheriff orders as excitement grows across the region. Also: Cincinnati man is examined in Carlisle for alleged assault on Annie Gore. 800 crowd escorted Jack Gilvin to Carlisle. Sheepshead Bay Futurity results include Crescendo winning. Handspring injured by dock mishap. In Reading, Thomas B. Reed gains GOP delegate support for 1896 convention.
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Brrrys
Ore
Diamond Valley
Rye” Smith
Smith
Hi Father
Cincinnati
Jack Gilvin
Carlisle
Annie Gore
Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
Reading
Vpa
Thomas B. Reed
Holmes Excerpt Details Murder Motive and Cover-up
The excerpt describes Misa Williams accusing the killer of stealing her husband, then striking her sister with a foot-stool and causing her death. Minnie initially believes the sister is fainting, but soon realizes she is dead. The narrative continues with plans to conceal the body, including clothing, a Texas trunk, a covered carriage, and a nighttime disposal by boat on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Misa Williams
Minnie
Nannie
Texas
Ee Volsion
Trunk Disposal Ties to Miss Williams Case
Witness recounts placing a trunk on a remote beach after a boat trip near Lake Michigan. He describes Miss Minnie Williams being taken to Milwaukee for care, later notes items given to another party and some burned in an office stove. The speaker claims Miss Williams may still be alive, with prior investigations sparked by his statements.
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Lake Michigan
Philadelphia
Express Company
Attempt on a Rothschild in Paris Explodes An Infernal Envelope
A heavy envelope addressed to Baron Alphonse de Rothschild exploded at his bank in Paris. Clerk M Jadkowitz lost part of his fingers and injured his eye as the device, suspected to be fulminate of mercury, ripped through clothing. Police and officials investigate. a facsimile envelope will be distributed to post offices to aid tracing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Baron Alphonse de Rothschild
M. Jadkowitz
M. Girard
Municipal Laboratory
Arbitration board opens in Springfield amid broad claims
Abbreviated telegrams report the Wlineis labor arbitration board opening headquarters in Springfield as Hope heirs pursue a Wisconsin land suit later dismissed by Judge Seaman. The item combines multiple brief notes on politics, crime, weather, and local incidents from 1895 era sources.
Wisconsin Editors Travel to Salt Lake City Conference
Seventy two Wisconsin editors arrived in Denver and, after local hospitality and city tours, boarded a train to Salt Lake City to attend a western editors conference this week. Also, Assistant Secretary of War Doe left for the west on vacation upon Secretary Lamont's arrival, still recuperating from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Denver
Salt Lake City
Washington
Doe
Lamont
West
Paderewski's Glory is Departing
LoNpDoN Aug 26 Lady Colin Campbell reports that Paderewski is growing bald and will no longer dominate the stage. The note hints at a fading era for the famed pianist as events unfold.
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Paderewski
Lonpdon
Colin Campbell
Baltimore and Cleveland Lead Pennant Chase in League Race
Baltimore and Cleveland top the current baseball pennant race with 63.9 and 63.2 percent, while others lag below .600. Standings show Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Chicago contending as Anson's Colts fall to seventh. latest scores include Brooklyn-St Louis 4-18 and Baltimore-Cincinnati 22-6. In Philadelphia, Samuel Josephs, age about 60, fights cancer of the eye after gaining fame as a Chicago convention songwriter. Two ships, John Otis and City of Ludington, were struck by lightning midlake and in an Illinois Central slip respectively, causing minor damage with no injuries.
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Cuicaeo
Baltimore
Cleveland
Anson
Pittsburg
T& Boston
Nigeta
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Washington
St. Louis
BO Ic
Louisville
Eee
Boston
Samuel Josephs
Grover
Josephs
Curiaco
John Otis
Midlake
Goodrich Line
City of Ludington
Illinois Central
Muncie Route Low Fare Offers to Numerous Events
The Muncie Route promotes low round trip fares for travelers to events and dedications from Sept 2 to Sept 19. Cities listed include Chattanooca Tenn Greensboro Ind Indianapolis Ind Knoxville Tenn Louisville Wy Muncie Ind Washington Tr. Tickets available at the North Depot Fort Wayne for details and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattancoca
Tenn
Chickamaugaa
Greensboro
Ind
U. S
Indianapolis
Shea
Knoxville
Louisville
G. Ark
Muncie
New Catholic Church
Washington
North Depot
Fort Wayne
Wace
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Toronto
Ont
North American Bee Keepers’ Association
United American Mechanics’ Mutual Council
Minneapolis
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Columbus
Ser
Geese
Kentucky
Chicago Market
Fred Rippe
Minnie Butler
Gotham
James Keinhardie
E. V. Debs
Modern Bloomers Triumphant
Rye
Bannocks
Ohio
Requital
Reed
Wlineis Labor Arbitration Board
Hope Heirs
Seaman
Kansas City
Henry K. Roll
Polish National Alliance
Poland
John S. Prince
Nashville
Ohio River
Rochester
N.Y
Lincoln Park
Des Moines
Omaha
Milwaukee
Port Huron
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Kaiser Wilhelm
Bismarck
Rudelsberg
Germany
Phil Sheridan
Sheridan
Lake Geneva
Clayton
McKenzie
Japan
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Williamson
Gibson
Emanuel Church
Cumberland
New City
Gen. Doe
Baltimore and
Northern Michigan
UIA
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Southern Division
Petoskey and
Traverse City
L. Lockwood
G. Plakt
Grand Rapids, Mich
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Romy & Hobilya
Barr Street
J. Spencer Cur Min
Calhoun Watt
Pantitorium
Calhoun Street
J. O. Caswell
Riel Tote
Kan Hall
Malo
Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Nmiss J
Ana Imple
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
BaiGurr Howe
Tises—Post
S. Calhoun ST
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