Local notes as council meets and visitors gather
The city council will convene tonight while residents and visitors mingle in Fort Wayne region society notes. Guests include Miss Mary Kennelly of Columbia City and Miss Constance Heller at C J Evanson’s, with other arrivals from Rome City and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. McUscar
Detroit
Mary Kennelly
Columbia City
Constance Heller
C. J. Evanson
Myrtle Johnson
Peru
Alleged Liquor Violations Heard in City Court
Case against Moses Rosenthal and A B Jackson for alleged Nicholson law violations was heard by Mayor Oakley. Jackson venue changed to Squire France. Rosenthal case continued to tomorrow after testimony claiming two men refused to leave his saloon at 11 30 and an officer was summoned. warrant issued for Rosenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Rosenthal
A.B. Jackson
Oakley
Jackson
Squire France
Aginst
Rosenthal
Tts
Jayson
Chicago Market Opens with Mixed Grain and Sluggish Hogs
Aug 27 market notes show wheat at 604 cents, corn 35 40, oats 1940, pork 9.50, lard 5.92, ribs 5.77 after close. Hogs receipts 14,000, market slow, down about 10 points. cattle receipts 6,500, market firm. Nickel Plate lists Erie south shore country homes for summer boarders. copies mailed on stamped request to agent or B F Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Erie
Nickel Plite Road
B. F. Horner
Fort Wayne Markets and Weekend Lake Excursion Notice
Corrected daily market list includes wheat oats corn butter beef hides and more with prices per unit. Week end excursions to Lake Maxinkuckee via Nickels Plate road run Saturdays until Sept 28 with inquiries to agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bush & Co
Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickels Plate Road
Muncie Route Offers Low Rates for All People
Travel deal roundup lists discounted round trip fares for various events across Indiana and Tennessee from September to October. Notable prices include 10.55 to Chattanooga for Chickamauga dedication, 8.80 to Greensburg for Y P S of GC, and 3.60 to Indianapolis for Labor Day and the state fair. Special train options and tickets available at the north depot in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamaugaa
Greensburg
Ind
Indianapolis
Knoxville
Louisville
G. A
Muncie
New Catholic Church
Washington
North Depot
Fort Wayne
Reindeer Arrivals Report North Alaska Herds Grow
Fort Townsend Washington August 27 K Jellman of Madison Wisconsin returns from Port Clarence with Laplanders to oversee government reindeer stations in Northwestern Alaska He says the government has about 1000 head of reindeer and the herd is increasing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Townsend
Wash
K. Jellman
Madison
Wis
Port Clarence
Alaska
England Will Give Up Trinidad
New York Aug 27 The Heralds Rio de Janeiro correspondent reports Brazil has good ground to believe Mugland will relinquish Trinidad, despite English press assertions to the contrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Trinidad
New Yorks
the Herald
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Mugland
Leg Cut As Adze Injures Cooper At Mayflower Street
Henry Roger, a cooper at the Mayflower on Columbia street, suffered a severe injury when an adze fell on his right leg this morning. The wound, several inches long, required dressing by Dr. Cr. Stemen. Roger lives in Antwerp, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roger
Columbia Street
Cr. Stemen
Ruger
Antwerp
Ohio
Steamer George Rescues German Bark Crew at Sea
The George from White Star Line reached New York from Liverpool with 12 German bark Torie sailors rescued after their vessel was abandoned in a sinking condition on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George
White Star Tine
Liverpool
Senator Ransom Reappointed Minister to Mexico
Senator Ransom of North Carolina was today reappointed minister to Mexico. The commission notes the term began August 25 and the appointment arrived at the White House in this morning's mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Washington
Ane
North Carolina
Mexico
White House
Lost Finger At Bass Foundry In Core Room
C Johnson an employee in the Bass foundry core room lost part of a finger when heavy iron fell on his left hand this morning. Dr Kesler dressed the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Johnson
Bass Foundry
Dr. Kesler
Low Rates to Lake Maxinkuckee Hibbard Round Trip
The Nickel Plite authorized smart rates to Hibbard Indiana, the junction for Lake Maxinkuckee. Good for travel on Saturdays and return Mondays. Dates noted 8 20 9 27 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Maxinkuckee
Hibbard, Ind
Athletic Teams Leaving London for American Tour
A large crowd witnessed the London Athletic club and Cambridge University team depart London on the Cunard steamer Aurania for America. The event occurred on August 27 with significant local interest as the squads prepared for a major international tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londox
London Athletic Club
Cambridge University
Cunard
Aurania
America
Texas fever outbreak forces quarantine near Paora Kan
A cattle herd two miles west of Paora Kansas has been quarantined after a Texas fever outbreak. Local officials imposed strict movement restrictions on the farm to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paora
Kan
Here
Sheriff Hancock Ends His Life in Ava Morning
Ava Missouri reports Sheriff W d D Hancock shot himself this morning in the presence of his wife. No motive is known. Also listed are reduced rail rates via Nickel Plate for various events and locations including Toronto Philadelphia Minneapolis Albany Athletic City Columbus for September travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava, Mo
W. Dd. Hancock
Nickel Plate Road
Toronto
Ont
North American Bee Keepers’ Association
Philadelphia
United American Mechanics’ Mutual Council
Minneapolis
Engineer Shen Injured After Fall From Moving Engine
Engineer Patrick Shen of Pennsylvania is confined to his home on West Williams Street with a sprained right foot and bruises after jumping from his moving engine at Monroeville. He struck the ground when not securing footing. Dr. George C. Stemenu attends him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George DeWald, Jr
Rome City
Libbie Hosler
Auburn Courier
Fort Wayne
Jolly Sixty-five Club
Toledo
Mary Nichter
Otto Nichter
J. D. Leighty
H. M. Metagar
W. H. Neiswonger
Harriet Neiswonger
Columbia City
J. Niopfer
Dayton
4. Heilbroner
West Wayne Street
Hugh Wilson
Nickel Plate
Maxinkuckee
J. Fry
Atterbury
Pennsylvania
Michigan
George B. Siemen
Akron
Rev. Davis
Frank Dwelly
Trilby Opera Company
Boston
New York
New Haven Stars
Stock’s Hall
New Haven
Frank Hensel
New Law
Shea
Patrick Shen
West Williams Street
Monroeville
Shen
George C. Stemenu
Cuban revolutionary record boasts of 900 fighters clash
Secretary Quesada reports a Cuban force of 900 clashing with 1,800 Spanish troops. They captured three wagons of arms, killed 170 Spaniards, and withdrew with only three Cuban casualties. The island letter details the engagement and strategic outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Quesada
Cuban Revolutionary Committee
Waste Paper Room Fire in Treasury Building
A fire broke out in the waste paper room of the Treasury Department building and drew the city fire department. The blaze caused some excitement but inflicted only the destruction of a small amount of waste paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Fire Department
Steamer collision injures yacht crew near New York
The steamer Per seus struck the sloop Adelaide last night causing three people to fall overboard. They were rescued with no believed fatalities. The Adelaide sustained damage but did not sink. Excursion rates to Cleveland September 10 to 12 offered by Nickel Plate road for Masonic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Perseus
Adelaide
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council Royal and Select Masons
Seized by Quay Deposes Gilkeson and Seizes HQ in Pa Fight
In Harrisburg Aug 27 Senator Quay and followers seized the state committee depose chair B F Gilkeson and occupy dual headquarters at Lochiel and Commonwealth hotels. Delegates gather uncertain outcome as Quay aims to control the convention credentials and future moves. Gilkeson refuses to recognize the rival committee while a credentials panel is appointed for a Friday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanrpissure
Quay
State Committee
B. F. Gilkegon
Hastings
Sepator Quay
Lochiel Hotel
Republican Party
Commonwealth Hotel
Gilkeson
A. D. Fetterolf
J. B. Rex
Huntingdon
Quay Committee
Thomas V. Cooper
Delaware County
Gillieson
Lochie
Leaders Claim Victory In Anti Quay Contest
Anti-Quay leaders David Martin C L Magee and others met at the state executive mansion to review delegate lists and argued they held a clear majority with 160 delegates poised to oppose Quay for state chairman. Quay also claimed at least 160 delegates. Two conventions or tickets could follow as factions argue over control and possible bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Martin
C. L. Mayes
Gilkeson
Martin
Quay
Thos. W. Cooper
Judge Miller
Hastings
Capitol
State Committee
Cooper
Pennsylvania
Quayites
C. L. Magee
Executive Mansion
Lst
Ex-Governor Campbell Explains Silver and Gold Standpoints
Ex-Governor Campbell answered a Massillon inquiry by wire. He says he did not favor free coinage by the United States alone four years ago nor now, though he is an international bimetallist. He would take the chances of election on the platform as he finds it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Massillon, O
United States
Double murder mystery in Sioux City brothel tragedy
Believed to be a double murder, the Sioux City case at Maud Hoyles’ house of prostitution deepens. Ora Minter alias Hazel Hammond died after being found beside Max Noack shot, with police suspecting a third party. Police speculate Noack was robbed and slain after a dispute, then the killer shot the woman to obscure evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Maud Hoyles
Ora Minter
Hazel Hammond
Max Noack
Young
Noack
Nonok
Third Party In The Room Noted In Minter Case
The father of Ora Minter arrived from Central City Nebraska and stated that up to three months ago his daughter had moved in with the best society. The remarks indicate a social connection as part of the ongoing matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Minter
Central City
Neb
Bull fighting flop ends fiesta and ruins show
In Cripple Creek Aug 27 a small crowd attended Gilllette for bull fighting with no animal killed. The event failed financially and managers were arrested for cruelty but paid fines. The prize fight between George Hall and Frenchy Osborne did not occur as expected due to poor crowd turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Gillett
George Hall
Frenchy Osborne
Holt Last Will of Gen Joe Holt Filed for Probate
The will of late Joseph Holt judge advocate general U S A during the war, witnessed twenty years ago by General Grant and General Sherman and Mrs Sherman, is filed. The estate valued around $250 000 goes to Lizzie Hynes a niece and Josephine Throckmorton a grandchild. Executor is Devlin a war department clerk and Holt’s former confidential secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Holt
Grant
Sherman
Lizzie Hynes
Josephine Throckmorton
Holt
Register of Wills
Mr. Devlin
War Department
Erie Reorganization Plan Aims To Harmonize Lines
The plan issued by J. P. Morgan & Co. seeks to unite antagonistic Erie lines into a single system from New York to Chicago. It involves foreclosing and delivering NYP&O property under prior liens, creation of new securities for the entire line, and solidification with the Chicago and Erie pending beneficiary ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie
Messrs
J. P. Morgan & Co
J.P. Morgan & Co
London
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Chicago and
Chicago
Cowboy Goes on a Killing at International Boundary
Butte Montana August 27 word arrives of a triple killing at Sweet Grass on the international boundary. William Long a cowboy for the F outfit and said to be a whisky smuggler killed a mounted policeman named Richardson. He then went to C B Tooles ranch and allegedly killed Ira Brown foreman of a sheep ranch. Brown fired at Long before dying and killed him almost instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Sweet Grass
William Long
Richardson
Richardson Long
C. B. Toole
Ira Brown
Long
Salvation Army Arrest Sparks Legal Clash in Pontiac
In Pontiac Michigan on August 27 Salvation Army members were arrested over street obstruction. Eleven Salvationists were jailed and taunted by onlookers from a jail window. Bail could reach 100000 dollars. Local churches including Presbyterian Baptist Congregational and Methodist condemned the arrests and called a public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Salvation Army
Salvationists
Presbyterian
Baptist
Congregational
Letters deny mass wine shipment to Bishop Spalding rifles
Peoria Illinois dispatch notes hundreds of letters from across the United States and Canada asking about a mass wine shipment to Bishop Spalding that supposedly included Winchester rifles. The surveyor of customs replies that no such consignment passed the office, labeling the case as public temp insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Isis
United States
Canada
Surveyor of Customs
Bishop Spalding
Winchester Rifles
Mob Hangs Suspect in Kentucky Court Yard
In Springfield Kentucky a mob of about a dozen men seized Harrison Lewis a black murder suspect from his cell and hanged him to a tree in the courthouse yard. In Yreka California four murderers were taken from jail by a mob of 250 and hanged on a rail between two trees. In Wellsville Missouri Hon Sol Hughiett a prominent man shot himself dead in Peyton's drug store. friends say it was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Lackey
Preston Chapman
Pleasant Township
Fort Wayne
Savilla Avenue
Barnes
Tie
Springfield
Harrison Lewis
Court House
Yrera
Cal
Wellsville
Sol Hughiett
Missouri
Peyton
Train engineer dies saving passengers after landslide
In Washington state the Great Northern overland passenger train struck a landslide fifteen miles from Richmond Beach. Engineer Neal McKinley was killed while staying at his post to save the lives of passengers, though he was horribly mangled in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Great Northern Overland
Richmond Beach
Neal McKinley
McKinley
League Diamonds Scores From Curiaco Meeting
Records show baseball results for League clubs with matches in Brooklyn Boston New York Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and other venues. Brooklyn defeated Louisville 7 to 2 while Louisville lost. Boston beat Pittsburg 3 to 2. New York triumphed over St. Louis 9 to 6. Washington and Chicago tied 9 to 9. Baltimore edged Cincinnati 12 to 9. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 6 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Brooklyn
Louisville
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Cleveland
ABA Convention Opens With National Legal Leaders
Prominent representatives from across the nation attend the American Bar Association annual convention in Detroit, opening this morning and scheduled to run for four days. Hon Don M Dickinson welcomed the attendees as the meeting began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
American Bar Association
Don M. Dickinson
Great Parade Draws Tens of Thousands to Boston Conclave
Boston hosts a massive Knights Templar conclave with 25 000 knights arriving from north south east and west amid holiday attire and extensive decorations. The parade and receptions unfold with hospitality at the center as hotels and Massachusett s grand commandery sponsor lavish entertainments for visiting knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BosTon
Knight Templars
Greater
Slub
Tucker
Masonic Temple
Albion
Newspaper Row
Commonwealth Avenue
Columbus Square
Holmes
Massachusetts
Blackstone Square
Washington Street
United States
Boston Commandery
Horticultural Hall
Masonic Commanderies Gather for Holiday in Boston
Commanderies from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa join in Nantasket and Boston festivities. Notable attendees include Henry L. Palmer of the Scottish Rite supreme council and Damascus of Detroit. Indiana hosts Cotillion hall ball for about 1500 knights and ladies with parlor entertainments and serenades by bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Galesburg
Ilinois
Montrose
Calumet
Michigan
Peoria
Thinois
St. Bernard and
Cocur
D’ Alene
Kanas
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Ascalon
St. Louis
Nantasket
Columbia de Molay
Washington
Washington, D. C
Gorin
Indiana
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Ivanhoe
Henry L. Palmer
Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree
United States
Chicago
Apollo
Parker House
Damascus
Detroit
Grand Commandery
Cotillion Hall
Zolla Nicolaus to sue Gould for defamation this week
The article notes Zolla Nicolaus plans to add a defamation count against George Gould this week. It also summarizes obituaries for Houghton at Edgewood and several others, plus a shooting incident on Block Island and sheriff politics over bull fights in Gillett, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zolla Nicolaus
George Gould
North Andover
Mass
H. O. Houghton, Sr
Boston
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Edgewood
Ill
Robert L. Jennings
Milwaukee
Detroit
James L. Edson
Kewanee
Luke Strong
Indianapolis
Thomas Barnitt
Mendota
I S
William Brunner
Red Oak
David Thomas
Blackmon
Chicago
Block Island
R.I
Charlie Bascom
St. Louis
Blackman
Sheriff Bowers
Gillett
Colo
One Cent Per Mile to National Encampment Travel Deal
Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Louisville, Kentucky with Pennsylvania Lines excursion rates set at one cent per mile from ticket stations. Tickets sold Sept 5 6 10 1895 with return validity for extended stay and side trips. Additional specials to Chickamauga and Chautauqua dedication events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Southern
Chickimaugs National Military Park
Chuttinoora
Tech
C. J. Kimpann
Cleveland
C. Al-to
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Minnie Gappinger
Kendallville San
Nathan I. Chatpman
South Wayne Avenue
Fostoria
Huntington County
Robert Simonson
Beck
Huntington Agricultural Association
Huntington
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Albany
Athletic City
N. J
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Columbus
Treasury Building
Anti-Quay
Gillett Cola
Gen
Jo” Holt
Erie Railway
Gowboy
Persecuting the Salvationists
Army OF Knights
McIntyre
Romero
Verastegui
City of
Prince
Princess Colonna
Annie Sandritter
Leavenworth
William Lee
Liberty
Scognes
Pomfret Inn
Putnam
Conn
Paris
Dan Head & Co. Bank
Kenosha
Haunsberger
Washinton
Linvis
Lower
Upper
Illinois
Lake Muxinkuckee
Duke of Agents
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Romy & Bobilya
Barr Street
D. Sperecer
W& Calhoun
Pantitorium
Calhoun Street
J. C. Caswell
Rich Totel
WM Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Miss J. Haverly
Tal
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
Dark Times
South Side Wall Paper Store
S. Calhoun ST
Ses
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