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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1895
Page
1
A feature on James J. Corbett outlining his status as a reigning champion and detailing the anticipation, preparations, and key factors leading up to his upcoming bout. The piece frames the event as a pivotal moment in boxing.
New York July 27 Jim Corbett leads a steady pre camp in Asbury Park for his bout with Bob Fitzsimmons. He lives quietly at Lock Arbor, trains daily with handball, bicycle rides, rubdowns, and ocean swims while studying fight strategy and maintaining top condition.
A hay stack belonging to H C McMackin southwest of the city was struck by lightning during a fierce storm between 10 and 11 PM and burned entirely despite rain. The stack held 40 tons and is valued at about $800 with $280 insured. McMackin recently hauled the last eight loads to the stack and previously lost a dairy barn and its contents about a year ago.
The Shaker doctor will award three prizes Monday evening to entrants under 18. Manuscripts must be at the Rich hotel office by 6 p m. Correct words from dictionaries or common usage count. repeated letters allowed. Gifts include a silver tea set, eight pieces of silverware, and a silver castor.
Chicago police unravel the H. H. Holmes case with admissions from Mr. and Mrs. Quinlan. They link Holmes to Minnie Williams estate fraud and multiple murders including Miss Wild and Mrs. Conner, while searches expand to Holmes homes and associates.
The board of public works met and awarded contracts for sewers on Wells to High streets, Holton avenue area, and Calhoun to Pontiac streets. Jaap to lay flagstone sidewalk on Harrison street. Resolutions include paving an alley with vitrified brick and a five foot sidewalk on Wall street. Assessments approved for sewers near Erie and a Winter street sidewalk. Job office advertises paper stationary.
In Indianapolis the state found Samuel B. Dinnen guilty of keeping a musical instrument in his saloon under the Nicholson law. The defense argued the law bans instruments but not music, while the state defended the legislature’s broad power. A $20 fine plus costs was imposed, with an appeal planned to the supreme court.
L H Wenegar, Pantitorium proprietor, becomes sole member of his household after a quarrel led Mrs Wenegar to leave with their daughter for Michigan. He claims she charged substantial goods to his credit and signed checks without authorization, pledging to satisfy all obligations his name.
Franklin O. Conway filed for divorce from Cora A. Conway alleging habitual drunkenness. The complaint was drafted by James M. Robinson. Also advertised: cigarette prices and a local tobacco tax note for Columbia Street business.
The council filled the vacant presidency with Claude Baker and named John Brunskill and Fred Kiley to the executive board. A plan to unite barber factions was approved and Labor Day celebrations at home were decided with Frank Joerns as chairman. A five member committee will probe jail treatment of prisoners and recent vagrancy arrests while delegates entertainments for the stile federation meet proceed.
In Huntington county Indiana rumors swirl about underground diggings on farms near the Henry Paul (now Andrew Medaugh) property. Night works, open graves, and dog alarms feed a tale that a fugitive Miami squaw buried gold, pursued by White Loon, with Leon’s lifelong search failing to reveal the stash.
Fay Anderson, 12, daughter of Harry Anderson of Spy Run Avenue, fell into a pit while near a turntable at Lake Shore yards last evening. She broke her hip and suffered bruises, was taken home, and seen by Dr. W. H. Myers.
Former judge Elliott and former judge Zollars discuss legal principles in a public talk. The event focuses on fairness, precedents, and the role of the judiciary, with attendees from local bar associations and civic groups.
An opinion of capable jurists declares a matter unconstitutional, noting legal standards and implications. The piece frames the issue as a judicial assessment affecting governance and policy interpretation.
The Indiana Brewers League cites opinions from top attorneys including ex Chief Justice Elliott that the Nicholson law may not stand in court. Elliott cautions on the law’s sections, noting some could be invalid while others may remain if separated. He stops short of detailing exact faulty provisions and questions if local option is constitutional. A Fort Wayne streetcar excursion and Centlivre's park performances are also noted with schedules and free admission.
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