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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
1
Senator George G. Vest sails to Europe but warns that any move to bind the Democratic National Convention to a single gold standard will split the party and push for free silver. He notes Missouri favors free coinage and predicts a August convention will back bimetallism, with the West and South strongly supporting free silver.
In Henley on Thames on July 11, Trinity beat Cornell by two lengths amid loud cheers from British spectators. Leander, defeated earlier in a so called fluke race, jeered as the Cornell crew paddled to the judges, taunting them to return next year.
In Peru Indiana on July 10 local young women gather for a slumber party at a neighbor’s home. They sleep on the floor with pillows brought by each participant and measure their lengths, attempting to sleep all night. Neighbors often misread these gatherings as wakes rather than peaceful sleep sessions.
The fourth annual convention of the National Association of Longshoremen opens in Milwaukee with fair attendance despite the busy season. The meeting aims to address several vital issues to be brought before delegates for adjustment.
In New York on July 11, reports suggest P. Lorillard & Co. will merge with the American Tobacco company, forming a pivotal consolidation. Tobacco robbers in several cities have been told Lorillard brands will be supplied by the merged firm within thirty days, though officials have not commented. Directors’ meeting and stockholder notification are anticipated this month to confirm control of Lorillard.
In Indianapolis the Democrats' Maxinkuckee free silver committee plans a clandestine meeting to organize independent coinage efforts. Senator Turpie may advise forming a state league to influence district and state conventions, shaping the fight between free silver and gold standard wings for governor nominations and platform balance.
Deputy marshal levied on 1000 acres of freshly cut wheat in Jackson county to satisfy a federal judgment. Local sheriff then levied on the same wheat in the Jackson circuit court’s name. Judge Baker issued a contempt warrant against the sheriff and deputies for failing to honor the federal levy.
The Kite with Peary relief expedition aboard departed from St Johns at daylight for Greenland. Weather is clear and wind favorable. Also notes local prices for groceries and a Times-Post job office listing for letter heads and envelopes.
Washington reports reveal a Brussels conference plan to flood circulation with silver to curb its use. The proposal would weigh down workers with silver dollars and push silver certificates, aiming to undermine silver’s appeal while touting coins and paper as monetary options.
The Y M C A athletic club at Lakeside Park is upgrading facilities with two new tennis courts and a basketball court. It will improve the baseball diamond and park overall for sports. A local championship tennis match may be arranged soon and wheelmen will receive standardized racing uniforms in orange and black. A game tomorrow between the association team and the Elks likely the season’s greatest contest. An exhibition of baseball science is planned, possibly trimmed but highly ranked. Try a want ad to the Tri-Post.
Police report two forgeries using the signature of L O Hull on First National Bank checks. A $6.50 note was passed at the Washington house for $3.50 change, and a second check at Globe clothing house was rejected as false. The unnamed 22 year old suspect, five feet four, wore a dark suit and black hat, endorsed as James St. Gordon, and vanished after the incidents.
Theodore Eggemann was brought before Squire Bohen on an assault and battery charge against Daniel Salmon. The MacIntosh brothers were arrested days earlier for fighting. The case moves to trial after their proceedings, with Zollinger blaming Fort Wayne youths and saying higher courts may be needed. Officers at Zollinger’s Fourth of July picnic are criticized for inaction.
On a July night in Hunkseron West Virginia a jealous wife named Mrs Clarence Chattins shot at Mrs Jennie Overall on a streetcar. Three bullets struck Overall two in the breast and one in the mouth charm the car. Worden restrained Chattins and both wounded and attacker were taken off. Overall formerly Adkins of Covington Ky. doctors doubt fatal outcome and Chattins jailed.
In 1893 a proposal proposed by a czar to aid the gold reserve offered 50 million dollars at a two percent rate. The plan aimed to stabilize currency by reinforcing gold holdings and easing balance of payments pressures amid financial tensions.
A long buried 1893 cable reveals Czar Alexander III offered to lend the U S any amount of gold to stabilize the treasury during a financial panic. President Cleveland declined, arguing he lacked authority to incur government debt. The offer, conveyed via M de Giers, was for about 50 million dollars at a little above 2 percent interest with no security specified.
Frank Wood ward, Cuban correspondent, arrived in New York and reports his hardships with consular agents failing to protect him. He asserts there is no doubt Marti is dead, based on his information.
Deputy Sheriff Al Melching returned from Williamsport with Hays Snyder in custody on a larceny charge. Snyder, once a laborer on the Findlay and Fort Wayne road, boarded at William Weishert’s home then left railroad work for a Marion township farm, taking clothes belonging to Weishert’s son. Preliminary hearing before Squire France was continued to next Thursday. Henry Smith, administrator of Frances Martin’s estate, sues Delphis Martin et al. for 2280.
County commissioners Powers Dick erson and Zuber of Paulding, Ohio meet Allen County officials to open bids for three jointly built bridges on the state line road. Allen County pays 60 percent and Paulding 40 percent of the cost.
Mrs Sophia Dressel filed an affidavit charging Frederick Byerlein with assault and battery on his wife Mary Byerlein in Squire Bohen s court. The judge imposed the usual fine and costs. Byerlein s father signed the docket. The couple plans a divorce suit amid ongoing trouble. they have one child. Cattle and hog market notes follow with fluctuating receipts and closing prices for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs.
The Grand Judge solutions end Elks dissensions with a Buffalo peace conference. Detweler and Atlantic City faction leaders back in the fold as Grand Exalted Ruler Hay declares reconciliation. The union sets conditions on ratifying the Atlantic City constitution and consolidating Jamestown and Punxsutawney lodges.
The Trades and Labor council voted to skip the Indiana labor day state celebration in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne will not host a grand event though picnics or speeches may occur. The central body ended the Electric Street railway boycott and appointed a committee to oppose a new purely local union at a barber meeting. other unions refuse to recognize the new group.
Clara Kelly, a cook at R F Richards restaurant, was badly burned while burning paper in the yard when wind fed flames into her clothing. Her clothing burned away below the waist and she suffers severe blisters and shock, with a slow painful recovery expected. Dr J D Chambers treated the burns and the incident caused immediate alarm in the neighborhood.
Through her attorney E V Emrick Jessie T Copeman filed in the circuit court for a divorce from Andrew J Copeman alleging desertion and requesting custody of their two minor children.
In a police court morning session, four drunks faced charges of assault and battery. Jack McShane and Henry Kramer pleaded guilty to public intoxication. Frank Riehter and Joe Edgell denied intoxication. Mayor Oakley fined the quartet. Joe Edgell is wanted in Warsaw for brewery burglary. Kosciusko sheriff to return him to Winona assembly. A midnight fight at 44 John Street involved Charles Ditman and Max G. Clus. Emil Karber accused them, Karber fired blank cartridges, Ditman slugged him, and Mrs. Karber hit Ditman with a tin bucket. Mayor Oakley acquitted Clus and will decide Ditman by tomorrow evening.
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