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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1895
Page
1
A broad collection of uplifting financial tips and market outlooks from several regions across the United States. Merchants, manufacturers, and investors share cautious optimism, noting shifting demand, price trends, and policy signals shaping commerce this season.
A Dun and Co Review notes rising trade and industrial activity across the United States driven by encouraging crop reports and stock replenishment. Wheat and cotton outlooks vary, with forecasts of large but uncertain yields. Iron and steel markets surge on speculative buying, with price hikes across Bessemer iron and steel products while coalitions and contracts shift.
Ex-councilman James Woulfe is reportedly injured after a dispute with Central Telephone linemen over a rope tied to a tree blocking access at his Baker Street property. Woulfe claims Wright struck him and affidavits were filed. case postponed to next Tuesday. Officials allege Woulfe cut the rope last night and grounded most wires, including fire department lines to South Wayne. An affidavit against Woulfe is anticipated. Bridgeport and other notices note the Connecticut Press association meeting at Pleasure Beach with Hon. Amos J. Bummings as guest and Masons celebrating a new temple in McGregor, Texas.
Richard Kerens of Missouri, a businessman and Republican national committeeman, arrives in New York fresh from a 10 000 mile tour through 20 states. He urges the party to take a firm stand in favor of silver, arguing western sentiment is strong and that the silver money dispute has wrecked railroads and driven many mines to closure, while open mines would employ over a million and support millions more in farms and factories. He links the Western states west of the Mississippi and mining industries to the silver issue and railroad distress.
Two youths from Warsaw posing as detectives conned Miss Mattie Smith, a traveler from Ottumwa, out of 30 dollars at the St James hotel. Arrested at the Hyer house and hotel as officers closed in, Reed and Melligott are held on grand larceny charges with bail set at 200 dollars each. The pair, using the names Tom Reed and Ben McKligot, face a long term if convicted.
Bold robbers dressed in masks struck Rainy Lake City bank near the Canadian border last night. Two men felled the cashier with a club, bound the teller with a lasso, looted the vault, and escaped with $30,000. Police hunt for the suspects.
The Turners of the Pacific coast fully occupy Los Angeles for five days and nights for the Kreisturnfest. It is the third coast event and the first in California since 1890. Turner societies from major western cities gather and participate, with Oakland hosting the previous event.
Prrrssura June 22 an agreement was reached today between the committee of the Amalgamated association and the tin plate manufacturers providing for a sliding scale based on the selling price of tin plate. Wages are to remain practically.
A political update notes growing likelihood that the Roseberry administration may dissolve amid mounting pressure. Key figures and factions are unnamed as the situation develops, with analysts predicting a possible cabinet reshuffle or early election.
London reports state the Roseberry cabinet met at 11 AM to discuss crisis and possible dissolution. A lunch adjournment left no decision, with another meeting set for 4 PM. The Westminster Gazette predicts resignation. Irish members oppose dissolution, claiming betrayal. Sir William Vernon Harcourt said a public statement will be issued Monday.
EkoKxomo Indiana June 22 reports Nichol son temperance law cutting saloon operation. Twenty saloons closed in town and county. licenses denied in smaller towns. Across 20 miles, about 80 saloons dynamited or burned in five years in Russia ville Greentown Young America Fair mount Seircleville and Burlington. A Burlington fort saloon rebuilt with no doors or windows and a sentinel guarded by dynamite near by. Prohibition efforts led to fights and murders, with one owner killed in a prior attack and acquittal on self defense. Milton Diehl sought a license but was rejected.
Jonathan P. Creed, a prominent South Bend attorney, was shot three times by Daniel T. Mease who owed him money and sought Creed to discuss fixtures to sell. Creed survived after being aided to town. Mease was later found at his cidermill.
Four young ladies completed studies at St Augustine's Academy with a large crowd filling Library hall for the annual commencement. Constance Heller and Theodora Davis earned Scientific course diplomas while Mary Benedict and Pearl Dupree received Commercial course diplomas. The program featured fine musical numbers and a successful bell drill, followed by diplomas conferred by Very Rev Joseph H Brammer V G, and a concluding bright comedy with a cast including Katherine Wilkinson, Mabel Rondot, Pearl Dupree, Mary O'Neil, Laura Rundel, Iva Criswell, Loretta Noll, Adelaide Dalton, Grace Noll, Mary SImonton, and LE Krumlauf.
An Ohio man writes to Fort Wayne Indiana officials claiming he will marry a girl not yet 15, seeking a license across state lines. Indiana law requires residency and parental consent, and the clerk explains an 80 day Allen county residency, same Ohio rules, makes license impossible. The Times-Post jokes the couple may seek Central America for nuptials.
A group of aspiring lawyers gathered at Ed M. Ninde’s Berry street office to form a society aiding members in discussing law principles. J A Shunk was elected president and J C Cain secretary, with constitution and by laws committees named. A permanent organization is planned for Friday June 24 at the same location with invitations extended to interested entrants.
Indianapolis June 22. D M Geeting state superintendent issues a circular to county superintendents mandating instruction on alcohol effects. Teachers must prove capacity to teach the required material as law takes effect after June 30. Board to revise physiologies to meet new requirements.
Articles of incorporation filed this morning in the recorder's office for the C. L. Centlivre Brewing Company. Capitalization is 3300,000 with shares of 100 each. Officers and directors are Louis A. Centlivre, Charles P. Centlivre, and John B. Reuss, each owning 1,000 shares. Company organized for manufacturing and mining purposes.
A boiler blast at Moses' sawmill in Spring Hill near Little Rock on June 22 killed four workers and severely injured many others, according to local reports. Emergency crews responded to the scene and authorities began a full investigation into the accident.
Yesterday the school board's funds rose dramatically from about two thousand to nearly sixty thousand dollars as Treasurer A Ely Hoffman took over, following O P Morgan's report of turning over 2,109.17 to the public schools. The notice outlines the sudden increase and the handover from the former treasurer to the new one.
Newsboys of the city prepare for an annual excursion to Rome City. The boys will depart Monday morning and spend the day at the resort to the north aboard a chartered steamboat. Regulations bar tobacco, bathing, and small-boat water rides to ensure safety and propriety.
The Fort Wayne school board treasurer holds sixty thousand dollars from public school funds with a claim that funds could have gone to the library. The Morning Journal offers 500 issue copies to the Newsboys union to fund an excursion. Rome City plans sports and a two cent drama by the newsboys’ company for the fundraiser.
Mayor Oakley chairs the preparatory state conference committee for charities and correction to be held in Fort Wayne next October. Subcommittees include Kinounce, Printing, Hotels, Railroads, and a large Ladies reception group led by Ellison, Bass, Burstey, Wells, Alden, and others.
Joseph Monahan aged 10, a plumber in Jack Hines's employ, fought William Johnson a colored boot black in an alley on Calhoun Street by the Harmon house. Monahan's eye was put out in the scuffle. Both men were arrested.
The Emmett Commandery drill team departs for Evansville to compete in the Knights of St John national prize drill. Top prize is 500 with 2000 and 100 for other places. Teams from New York Michigan Ohio Illinois Kentucky Missouri Indiana enter. 22 entries noted. Led by Captain Lennon with Lieut Wyer and Sgt Luley. Special Wabash rate 6 and a chair car accompany the group.
An open air concert is scheduled tomorrow afternoon at Centlivre Park. The event invites the public to enjoy music in a casual outdoor setting with no admission charge.
Last night Sergeant Dunseler and Officer Paul arrested Charles Franz for involvement in a Thursday night assault and robbery of Henry Salge. Franz and a companion fled but were chased, Franz believed to be the principal offender. He appeared before Squire France with bond set at 8400, and remained in jail pending Monday’s continuation. The other suspect is to be arrested when located.
A report outlines proposed measures labeled as the Nicholson bill detailing methods alleged to sidestep legal provisions. The piece notes concerns from officials about loopholes and enforcement challenges linked to the act under consideration.
The Nicholson liquor bill triggers strong interest in Kokomo as the supreme court weighs constitutionality. Local dealers anticipate to adjust under the new restrictions, with clubs and a proposed 100 to 200 member joint stock saloon plan as possible evasion methods amid ongoing enforcement questions.
Morrow afternoon at Centlivae park at 3 o clock on To Indianapolis Monday. The tickets to Indianapolis and return for the Masonic excursion Monday via the Wabash railroad will be good to return on all regular trains Monday.
Henry Nix went to Toledo to claim the remains of August Streitmatter the murdered husband who died by his own hand. Relatives believed Mrs Sophia Streitmatter would claim the body but she was with her lover. Nix learned disposal plans from Toledo police and asked to hold the body for burial in Toledo cemeteries. Streitmatter left about $60 and had pawned most possessions after quarreling with his wife over her lover Kemp. Relatives think Kemp may have been in Fort Wayne last week and that he and Mrs Streitmatter were together.
The Pennsylvania shopmen in this city launched their annual excursion to Warsaw for a summer picnic. Three trains with about 11 coaches each left between 7 and 8 am, all fully loaded. Engines bore flags and bunting while the first regiment band provided music.
This afternoon two nine man baseball teams from the city Y M C A faced off at Lakeside park in a test game to pick the best material for a regular Y M C A team. Spectators enjoyed the informal matchup as the newspaper invites readers to request coverage at no cost.
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