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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1895
Page
1
A group campaigning for free coinage pressures the legislative committee to act. Advocates rally public support, citing economic and monetary arguments while lawmakers consider proposed measures and potential impacts. Local residents weigh the issue as testimony and expert opinions shape next steps.
A convention will gather at Pertle Springs on August 6 to discuss and decide key matters. Delegates from local groups are expected to attend and participate in planned sessions and deliberations.
The Missouri Democratic state central committee voted 2 to 2 to call a state silver convention at Pertle Springs on August 6 with about 600 delegates. The move, led by silver advocates, aims to declare the party's stance on free coinage while gold supporters weigh their response.
Henry Willert, member of the Beethoven Singing Society, was arrested on a warrant charging Sunday sale. He allegedly acted as bartender at the society hall, 120 East Maryland Street. A test case questions legality of friends drinking together on Sunday by forming a club.
Joe Patchen powered a 2.04% mile at Janesville with a strong wind, listing splits of .30, 1:02, 1:33 and 2:04, in a two-second slower course. Other races included Baroness Russell winning the 2-year-old trotting purse and Davy B taking the 2:22 pace in heats. Saginaw Grand Circuit opened with Moody and Minna Wilkes among winners in 3:00 trot and 2:30 trot events respectively.
William Bartley, a Pennsylvania switch tender, reports a burglary at Mrs Michaels boarding house. Among stolen items are his suit, cash, pins, underclothes, and notably his wig valued at about $20, totaling around $75. Suspect Jim Doyce, an ex-switchman, is sought though believed to have fled the city.
In Minneapolis on July 16 news spreads of an order from General Superintendent Elliott and General Manager Williams allowing certain railroad workers to ride free on the Vandalia line. It covers Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Firemen, Order of Railway Conductors, and Order of Trainmen, with vouched-for riders and a telegraph report at the first station. The policy applies only between Minneapolis and St. Louis and reflects Pennsylvanian system tensions with labor groups.
Local notices invite readers to a boss excursion of the season departing next Thursday. The event, linked to the Rome City trip, highlights daily-changing kinetoscope subjects and a temporary display at 140 Calhoun Street.
A brief notice reports a person proceeding toward an eternal destination via a route described as legal electric, with details implying a formal or ceremonial closure. The item records a decisive outcome tied to a named method or path and the involved parties.
Marie Barberi was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing her lover Demonico Cataldo after he abandoned her. If the verdict stands she would become the first woman executed by electric chair.
Rumors from Pittsburgh general offices claim the Pennsylvania Railroad may dismiss all employees who belong to the Order of Railway Conductors within weeks. Officials deny the dispatch. Chicago conductors voice surprise as Rochester convention earlier allowed optional strikes. Reports from Pr map EeLorya July 15.
Shelbyville Indiana July 16 Henry Wiley aged 60 was arrested on murder charges after his wife Mrs Wiley was found dead from a skull fracture following a quarrel over July 4 plans with neighbors. Wiley fled to Rush county hills but was captured and jailed awaiting a July 26 preliminary examination. The coroner’s inquest labeled the death fiendish and Wiley may plead insanity. Neighbors say he has long been regarded as dangerous and vow he not be allowed back in the area.
The Texas Mill reports that Austin authorities expect the attorney general opinions to guide action. State officials are backed by public sentiment as a debate grows over whether pugilists may fight within the state.
Hallifax reports Sullivan announced he would challenge the winner of the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout after performing last night. A note mentions trying a “ud” in the Tres-Post.
Reinhart Sommers, a prominent Northside resident, narrowly escaped death after a piece of honey lodged in his throat during supper. He fainted, then recovered after the throat muscles relaxed, revealing his remarkable weight gain from 105 to 406 pounds following a past battle with consumption.
Senator Tur pie and ex-Congressman Jason Brown met in Terre Haute with Lamb and Beasly to prepare a test case challenging Indiana’s recent legislative apportionment. Frederick Basler will bring the suit in Sullivan circuit court, aiming for swift progression to the state supreme court.
Miss Carrie Moore 18 dies by self inflicted gunshot at Atwood after a night with William Harshbarger who testified of lovers quarrels. She left a farewell note and told him the next meeting would be in her coffin. Her parents were away as the morning breakfast was prepared.
A cross party silver convention in Mexico Missouri for the Ninth district adopted resolutions demanding free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 with gold. Voters are urged to unite and vote together regardless of party to support the cause. E. E. Jones a Democrat urged that Democrats must accept free silver or break from the party.
James P. Kelso a Burgettstown Pennsylvania bookkeeper was found dead in his Atlantic hotel room this morning. authorities suspect suicide.
Two highwaymen allegedly stopped the Milhoit stage about 21 miles from Pormnano Oregon on July 16 and robbed two passengers of 850 dollars in cash. The incident is reported in local dispatches.
Four masked assailants stab and shoot M. Stambuloff, ex prime minister of Bulgaria, in Sofia as he returns from the Union club with M. Peticoff. He is gravely wounded, both hands deemed likely amputated, and may die. Police arrest several suspects amid widespread anger.
William De Bates, a Belgian living north of Kewanee Illinois, is charged with murdering his wife and children and disguising himself as his wife to mislead the victims who were found mauled by a hatchet. The wife is in custody but claimed innocent. a missing witness and fled suspect complicate the case as authorities seek De Bates.
Officer Hines found a group of 8 to 14 year old boys forming an improvised fire department in a barn near Monroe and Holman streets. They lit fires near barns and ran to extinguish them using home made carts and ladders. The force was disbanded and the youths sent home.
The Fort Wayne board of public works notified Western Union Telegraph Company manager O J L Perry that unless a separate franchise is secured, the company cannot deploy a messenger service. The notice prohibits erecting poles or wires for any purpose other than telegraphing, and warns of restraint if violated. A single wire was strung, but the board’s action halts further progress.
Zella Nichoulous, described as notorious, filed a motion in Jersey City today through her attorneys for a preliminary examination of George Gould in New York before trial. Gould’s lawyers objected and the court reserved a ruling as the case grows more interesting.
In Winchester Kentucky a mob of about 200 forced the jail guard to flee at 1 AM and dragged Bibb Hugeard from custody. He died near the city limits after being beaten and shot, as authorities feared a lynching amid prayers and screams. The incident left several women prostrated.
Arthur Fitzgerald a former barber near the city hall has shown rapid religious fervor and mental disturbance. He prayed loudly for 15 minutes beside the city hall square and sought a confession from Justice Huser, who suspects lunacy and plans to summon a lunacy commission. Fitzgerald has since vanished.
Ira Johnson a Black man accused of killing a white youth named Longford in Piedmont, a factory town near Greenville. A mob of about 100 broke him from jail before dawn on July 5 and hanged him, then fired bullets into his body. The town regrets the act as court sessions begin and a speedy trial was anticipated.
A forest fire 15 miles from Vacaville near Sacramento sweeps through the region with great danger to farmers. Officials say it is beyond control and spreading toward the town as men head out to backfire to check the blaze.
New York on July 16 reports the arrival of Hon. Lewis Baker, the minister to Costa Rica, who reached the city this morning.
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