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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1895
Page
1
The court held the suit to set aside the legislative apportionment unconstitutional, ruling the legislature lacked authority to act. The decision hinges on constitutional separation of powers and the limits of legislative authority.
Senator Turpie argued the case before Judge Moffett in Sullivan circuit court seeking to strike down the 1895 apportionment act and its repeal of the 1891 law. Judge Moffett voided both acts as unconstitutional since apportionment is limited to every six years, with the matter set for Supreme Court appeal.
Indianapolis July 17 M F E Ingalls president of the Big Four system and ally of President Cleveland told the state board of tax commissioners that a party favoring economy and lower taxes will win voter support next year He urged a 25 percent reduction in Big Four valuations and argued eastern and western lines crossing Indiana should be taxed less while those serving Chicago should bear heavier taxes.
Health officers report a second city diphtheria case in the family of George Reber at 41 Pontiac Street. Six other children reside in the home. Anti toxine was given last night and the outcome is being watched closely.
Lexington July 17 Senator Blackburn swept the Democratic nominations in city and county races and for the state senate. In tight battles with McCreary, Blackburn allied to Owens in the county, winning Kaufman in the city by 220 and Phelps in the county by 14. C. J. Bronston was unopposed for the senate, giving Blackburn over three fourths of state nominations.
H F E Bowden a Pennsylvania tower man at N K tower between Bucyrus and Nevada Ohio was run over by a freight train. His head was severed and initial suspicion of foul play arose. The body lay in the rack and the coroner has not announced a verdict. Bowden had just drawn pay and his money and watch were found on him. Investigators think he fell ill or fainted while returning to the tower just before the fatal impact. Walter Bowden, his brother, is a Nickel Plate dispatcher in the city and left for Lima. There remains some mystery to be solved.
Miss Dollie Belknap confesses to poisoning her foster parents Fleming Sarver and his wife near Seymour Indiana. She is committed without bail on first degree murder charges as grand jury action looms. The coroner's inquest reveals partial adherence to her initial story with accusations against Josie Derringer and denial of Hayes Robbins. Derringer remains jailed in Vernon.
Burglars broke into the Nickel Plate office in New Haven depot Monday night and rifled a money drawer, taking only loose change. No safe or ticket case was touched. Authorities deem the burglars amateurs and suspect Sid Hubbard, promoting a Rome City minstrel show tomorrow.
The article analyzes how the debate framed value and cost in monetary and ethical terms. It examines proposals, counterarguments, and the implied priorities shaping voters’ judgments on spending, budgeting, and economic tradeoffs.
A concise review argues that the early leaders set a double standard in policy and governance, contrasting professed ideals with practical actions. The piece notes tensions between rhetoric and reality in founding-era decisions and their lasting impact.
In Chicago Caicaco July debate Horr presses book Coin's Financial School as allegory, Harvey defends fair treatment of real figures and cites U S monetary history from 1785 to 1792, championing the constitutional standard of gold and silver and a unified money system.
The text reviews the precursors to the U S monetary system as debated by Hamilton and Jefferson. Jefferson favored a single standard monetized in silver, while Hamilton proposed dual gold and silver units. Congress ultimately enacted the 1792 law, adopting Jefferson’s silver unit and not adopting Hamilton’s dual-unit plan, shaping the early value standard. The discussion continues through the second session of Congress on the unit of value and its establishment.
Indiana Attorney General Ketcham returned from Crown Point disappointed by Judge Gillette and seeks Governor Matthews who has signed the information. The filing aims to secure a permanent injunction against the racing association, with the governor ready to press the action to completion despite possible damages.
A boy lighting a match near an alcohol barrel in the White Fruit house spirit room caused a loud explosion and fire. The blast tore a ceiling hole, shattered bottles, and left the boy with slight head burns. Firemen arrived quickly. damage was limited and no one else hurt. Tickets offer travel to Lake Maxinkuckee with return validity to Oct 31, 95.
Five minutes after guards left the southern prison towers at Jeffersonville Ind last night lightning struck tower No 1 demolishing it. Electricity then ran along the iron fence acting as a conductor to towers Nos 2 and 3 and badly injured both guards.
Sixteen freight cars derailed on the Trenton Branch of the Pennsylvania road near Norristown. Fireman Kessinger of Harrisburg was instantly killed. Conductor Reese of Harrisburg had both legs fractured and multiple scalp wounds. condition described as critical.
Ellis' minstrels announce an excursion to Rome City tomorrow offering usual fare. A lively event expected to attract crowds who will enjoy performances and city entertainment at a modest price.
A blaze at 225 West Washington street damaged a barn and W F Geller's ice house on Mrs. O'Briens property, with a second barn belonging to harnessmaker George A Kuntz also affected. Firemen contained the flames. losses under 250 for the building and unknown for the ice. A tramp was seen nearby and past arson attempts are noted.
The latest Sofia bulletin says ex Premier Stambuloff is unconscious then improves. He identified two assailants named Holn and Tufektchiew and has given their names to authorities. Gendarmes and witnesses describe pursuit by attackers and a neck wound to his valet. Foreign residents meet for protection as police conduct inquiry. George Ohneck to speak in Rome City tomorrow with Elks excursion.
In Albuquerque on July 17 Francis Schrader, once a Denver shoemaker, paraded with Mexican and Indian followers claiming divine healing powers. He reportedly cures wounds without payment, with witnesses such as Jesus Mardasquez regaining sight. Market updates from Curcaco note mixed prices and heavy livestock receipts, while a Tuoses-Post ad teases a bargain.
A fragment notes Bryan highlights Saengerbund Hall as a recognized leader in the free silver cause. The text presents a public figure or group connection to monetary policy debates without fuller context or dates. The item emphasizes leadership and venue association.
Ex congressman William J Bryan of Nebraska arrived at the Wayne hotel and will address Fort Wayne citizens at Saengerbund hall this evening on the financial issue. He is described as a premier speaker and an authority on silver, expected to attract a large audience.
James B. Wilson notes a coordinated press campaign by leading papers to defeat the Barnes law in Indiana. A large fund has been raised with $10,000 in a Capital National Bank deposit. The group includes Boston Police Gazette, Police News, Chicago World, Kansas City Sunday Sun, Chicago Mascot and People of Indianapolis. Attorneys will appeal convictions to higher courts if needed, with H L Strohm of Kansas City among the dozen retained. They contend the Barnes law clashes with the U S Constitution guaranteeing press freedom.
Elizabeth Kammeier sues Conrad Kammeyer in a sensational divorce case in Fort Wayne with Hon. T E Ellison presiding. Testimony is alleged to be the vilest ever heard, wit nesses restricted and women told to remain from the courtroom. Counsel include A H Bittinger and Harry Hanna for the plaintiff and J M Barrett for the defendant. Also notes on market prices including new potatoes 90 cents a bushel, watermelons 18 cents, nutmeg melons 5 8 and 9 cents, blackberries 12 4 cents a quart, goosberries 5 cents a quart, tomatoes six cents a pound, wax beans five cents a quart, cucumbers 3 for 10 cents. Gruetli Verein elects officers led by President John Weckmiller. Toronto dispatch reports Holmes nearly admitting Pietzel child murders and extradition papers underway.
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