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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Times Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1895

Page

4

Local notes and city life sweep through Albion visitations

Mrs. John Miller travels to Albion while Au burn reporters roam the city on business. Births include a 12 pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Siebold. A Nickel Plate pay car pay day, travelers to Rome City and Antwerp letters, and a Theosophical discussion loom.

John Miller Albion Jne C. Lochner Auburn Christopher W. Siebold Runman Avenue Peter McLaughlin Valparaiso M. W. McQuigg la Pearl D. C Vollmer Bluffton Fort Wayne Clark Hanson Spillner Knock H. C. Paul Antwerp Germany James C. Branyan Huntington W. J. Bryan Saengerbund Hall Northern Indiana Poultry Breeders’ Association George Piepenbrink Rome City Henry Theosophical Society Anna L. Taylor Aaron Taylor Chicago St. Joseph Hospital Henry Manning Kate DeWald J. C. Greene Cincinnati Sylvan Lake Rose Rodabaugh West Washington Street Margaret Spencer Indianapolis Exugle Lake Henry Piepenbrink C. L. Griffith Rifles Chas. Rossington Zollinger Ed_ Sisterhen Ligonier Sisterhen Indiana Wabash Toledo Duluth C. F. Muhler Muhler Joe Schnieders Joe Bremer Thomas Patton Clem Noll John Dolan

Pfeffer Deal Reached With New York Giants

Louisville report confirms the release of Fred Pfeffer to the New York Giants. Manager McCloskey said Pfeffer will join the Giants for Friday’s game, with rumored price around 2500 dollars. Louisville directors rejected New York’s 4000 dollar bid for Clarke.

Louisvile New York Louisville Fred Pfeffer McCloskey Louisvilles Pfeffer Giants Clarke

Two Children Die In Sandbank Tragedy Near Hay Springs

In Hay Springs Nebraska on July 18 two young children of Bert Wright were smothered when a sandbank collapsed while they dug holes inside the bank. They were removed after thirty minutes but were already dead.

Hay Springs Neb Bert Wright

New York Death Penalty For Bootblack Lover Murder

Recorder Goff sentenced Marie Barberi to death by electricity for the murder of her bootblack lover Demonico Cataldo. The sentence is scheduled for August 19.

New York Goff Marie Barberi Demonico Cataldo

Fast Action at Janesville and surrounding meets highlight pacers

At Janesville Wisconsin Afrite wins the 2 20 pacing in a fast mile while Letitia dominates the 2:28 trotting with a 2:18. Paul defeats Guinette in the 2:10 pacing as Gus Coleridge and Atlantic King race in close order. Across Ohio and nearby venues multiple heats unfold with Obediah James L and Pearl C leading in trotting and pacing divisions.

Atlantic King Miss Dodge Afrite Janesville Wis Pearl C Winnie H Major Ewing Rebel Medium Dan McCabe Nehuda Huaroul Chinch Bug Jack Aileen Alice Director Tidal Frank Ayan Prairie Lily Naomi Gaines Warren Pone

Ghost Not Seen as East Side Mystery Persists

Residents report a ghost in white robes seen in an alley between Lewis and Madison Streets from Hanna to Lafayette. People of good repute claim sightings and bouquet bearing is noted. Sergeant Dascler investigated but could not locate the prowler, leaving the tale unresolved.

East Side Spirit Land Lewis and Madison Streets Hanna Lafayette Dascler

Tourists Stranded on Lookout Mountain Blocked by Blasting

In Cuatrancoes Tennessee on July 18 tourists were forced to stay overnight on Lookout Mountain after blasting by workmen loosened rocks that blocked the railroad track. The route offered was $2.90 to Lake Maxinkuckee with return via Nickel Plate road. Tickets valid return through Oct. 31, 1905.

Cuatrancoes Tenn Lookout Mountain Lake Maxinkuckee Nickel Plate Road

McConnell Counters Silver Support in Republican Talk

Gov. W. J. McConnell of Idaho, en route to Yaquina Bay, backed silver supporters while stressing the GOP platform must require the presidential nominee to sign measures impacting finances, pensions of Civil War veterans, the Nicaragua Canal, Hawaiian annexation, and other key issues. He said the nominee’s personal views matter less than adherence to the platform and protectionist stances.

PortLand Ore W. J. McConnell Idaho Yaquini Bay Friends of Silver Nicaragua Canal Hawaiian Islands

LaPearl's Big 10 and 20c Railroad Show Tonight

The LaPearl company promotes a two day event on July 20 and July 22 with two performances daily on the rail flats. The show promises gymnasts acrobats jugglers contortionists trapeze and animal acts plus a marine band of 24 musicians and a noon street parade. Afternoon admission is 10c for children under nine and 20c for all others at night.

LaPearl

Shot at Bob by youths near Glasgow avenue incident

Police officer Dickson, responding to trespass reports on the White farm east of Glasgow avenue, heard voices then four shots fired from bushes near Maumee road corner. A buggy fled toward New Haven road. two couples were seen but authorities believe no harm intended, just a scare.

Dickson Bob Professor Bona White Farm Glasgow Avenue Maumee Road New Haven Road Scotty Mr. Dickson

Fiend Arrested in Brice Town Case

Milton Straight, about 50, married, jailed in Pacapine Ohio on a rape charge involving Lola Bushong a 10 year old girl from Brice ton. The suspect fled to Edgerton Indiana before returning last night and being captured by Constable Snyder.

Pacapine Milton Straight Lola Bushong Briceton Ohio Edgerton Ind Snyder Straight

Kammeyer Divorce Ends Amicably In Allen County

Elizabeth Kammeier was granted the divorce and custody of the three daughters and a son, while Conrad Kammeyer received custody of the two boys. Property was divided as nearly equal as possible. The judge called it the dirtiest divorce ever tried in Allen County.

Elizabeth Kammeyer Conrad Kammeyer

Police Court Sentences for Nineteen Drunk and Tramps

Justice Houser presided over a police court session this morning. Twelve tramps and two drunks faced charges. The drunks Jack Shea and William Carroll drew 15 days in jail. One warrantee arrestee was released. eleven others were jailed for 15 days each. The group included about six African American men and a rough crowd.

Justice Houser Jack Shea William Carroll

Three Men Drowned In Tug Towline Incident

In the St. Clair ship canal early today the tug Torrent entangled with a steamer towline. Capt Ralph R Hackett Detroit Dave Kenoary Port Huron and John Callihan Marine City were knocked overboard and drowned. A later note mentions a free open air concert at Centlivre park with City band.

Dernort Mich St. Clair Ship Canal Torrent Ralph R. Hackett Detroit Dave Kenoary Port Huron John Callihan Marine City Centlivre Park

Robbery in Saloon Leaves Woman Bruised and Pocketbook Stolen

George McManus a former Nickel Plate brakeman knocked Lillie Swain to the floor with a chair at Jackson and Giles' saloon on Grand Street and seized her purse containing 9.55 before fleeing. Swain notified Officer Flickinger who traced the suspect to a room in the Aufrecht block but no arrest was made. In a separate case a soap peddler confessed to stealing two ten dollar bills from Mrs. Cummings 34 Bass Street but was not prosecuted after she refused to press charges.

Lillie Swain Jackson & Giles William Lane Grand Street George McManus Nickel Plate Railroad West Creighton Avenue MecManus McManus Miss Swain Calhoun Street Lane

Lake Everett Improvements Progress at Resort

Mr. C K Everett reports steady progress at Lake Everett with ten carpenters at work. A new bathing house should be finished by next Sunday and a horse shelter shed will be completed soon. Accommodation shortages hinder workers, while Everett is optimistic about a forthcoming electric railway, stating construction will start and be ready for operation within 30 days after work begins.

Lake Everett C. KE. Everett Everett

Special train to Cincinnati departs at 5 a.m.

A Sunday July 21 special train leaves North Depot at 5 a.m. and arrives in Cincinnati at 11 a.m. Return departs Cincinnati at 7:30 p.m. Tickets valid on regular trains through July 28. Buy now.

North Depot Cincinnati

No More Strikes Says Illinois Steel Company

Pirrspura July 18 The Illinois Steel company adopts a labor peace plan after a committee finds higher wages elsewhere. The firm raises wages and secures a permanent agreement with workers to settle disputes by the same method and promises no strikes while awaiting the committee report.

Pirrspura Ilinois Steel Company

Fort Wayne Elks Excursion To Rome City Disaster Followup

A large Fort Wayne Elks excursion to Rome City with hundreds of others filled seven coaches and much ice water. Details of the disaster at the resort will be provided tomorrow. Nickel Plate routes list country homes along Lake Erie's south shore ready for summer visitors, with copies mailed on request.

Fort Wayne Nickel Plate Road Lake Erie B. F. Turner

Chicago Markets Move on July 18 Open and Close

Cusenco notes September options open for Wheat 638 cents, Corn 41, Oats 224 cents, Pork 10.65, Lard 6.30, Tibs 6.12. Hogs receipts 14,000 with 2,600 left over, market five points higher. Cattle receipts 8,500 and market active stronger. Sheep receipts 5,000 steady to stronger. Closing: Wheat 663, Corn 444, Oats 224, Pork 10.80, Lard 6.35, Ribs 86.20.

Eagle Lake Summer Assembly at Winona Site Ind

Eagle Lake near Warsaw Indiana hosts the Winona assembly and summer school on 200 acres of woodlands. The grounds feature cottages a 3000 seat auditorium a race track and boating options with low Pennsylvania lines tourist rates and 15 day round trips. The Assembly opens July 1 for four weeks with talks by notable speakers and August educational work led by John M Coulter. Applications go to Secretary H S Scott Eagle Lake Ind or 86 cod 27 w.

Eagle Lake Pennsylvania Warsaw Ind Winona Assembly and Summer School Chautauqua Assemblies Spring Fountain Park Pennsylvania Lines Assembly Department Prest John M. Coulter Lake Forest University Assembly Pennsylvania Line F. van Dusen Pittsburg Scott

Miners Trapped at Pewabic Mine Report No Contact Yet

Rescue workers labored through the night at Inon Mountain Michigan after nine Pewabic mine miners were entombed. Noises from the tomb indicate some men may still be alive as tapping is heard on air pipes and rescuers expect access soon.

Inon Mountain Mich Pewabic

Seven violent deaths reported in Curcaco area

Curcaco July 18 seven violent deaths reported by noon. Three were killed by Illinois Central trains one by Monon train one by trolley car and one fell down an elevator shaft. Engineer and fireman killed. Tuscanana N Y July 18 north bound freight train jumps track killing Engineer Stout and Fireman Martin. Springfield July 16 Illinois senate considers bill to raise property assessments to four billion dollars with a broad revision of tax law.

Tiffin Trevi Senach Obediah Elia Bellmont Bessie Wilkes Wilkie B Rolla Wilkes Bessie James L Redine Newcastle Clark Springfield James Clark New Moofield Hamilton Busby New York Redwood Princess Curcaco Iliness Central Tuscanana N. Y Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad Stout Pireman Martin Senate Illnois State Labor Arbitration Board Sseaker Moore Hogan Labor Arbitration Myers

Weather Outlook by State and Region

Washington July 18 The following of the weather indications for twenty four hours from 4 p m yesterday Indiana showers cooler weather westerly to northern winds Illinois fair weather preceded by showers in early morning warmer in western portion variable winds becoming southerly Geower M chipgun fair weather Guoles to southeast portions northern winds beer ain variable Upper Mihi Bee sut weather merth rly winds Kor Wisconsin partly cloudy weather cool in southern portion north rly winds becoming variable cor luna fair weather southerly winds

Washington Indiana Tollnois Mor Geower

Evicted settlers buy rifles for stand against tribes in Nebraska

A settler committee in Omaha purchases 100 rifles with 100 shells each to take to Pender to confront armed natives. Captain Beck of the US government will lead the operation as tensions rise. A separate note says the Comptroller of the Currency declares a 6 percent dividend for Chemical National Bank of Chicago creditors.

Oma Omaha Pender Captain Beck United States Washington Chemical National Bank of Chicago

Second Day of Manual Training Teachers Meet Held

The July 18 session of the Manual Training Teachers' Association of America featured a full program of paper readings and discussions on presented topics.

CxHigano Manual Training Teachers’ Association of America

American Woman Earns Philosophy Doctorate in Berlin

Berlin July 18 An American woman Miss Maltby has earned the degree of doctor of philosophy at the Goettingen University.

Berlin Miss Maltby Goeting University

Market Prices for Grains and Goods Listed

Corrected daily by S Bush & Co prices include Wheat 65 67 cents per bushel oats 28 30 corn 50 52 rye 50 butter 14 15 biges 10 beeswax 25 cents per pound oil meal 1.25 per cwt potatoes 0eV0 per bu feathers live geese 45 cents rags 50 cents per cwt hides green 7 cents per pound hides cured 8 cents per pound

S. Bush & Co

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