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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1895
Page
2
Persons desiring the TIMES-POST served at their homes can secure it by poster card request or order through Telephone 626. Where delivery is irregular, please make immediate complaint to this office.
The piece reflects on Decoration Day as a national observance honoring fallen heroes. It describes subdued business, music, flowers, and public speeches. It recounts veterans, families, and the memory of past battles, emphasizing tribute, sacrifice, and the enduring roll call of the dead.
The piece argues that currency value changes hurt the masses, citing a farmer who earned less after a currency shift, higher taxes, and loan costs. It notes postwar prosperity fading into widespread unemployment, and disputes claims that cheap money lowers interest. It endorses high prices and cites local council ordinances as examples of favorable policy.
A quoted passage mocks council members across wards as foolish, noting the Gazette’s reporting in contrast to the Tres-Post. The five year repeal discussion is referenced, highlighting ongoing partisan tensions and media perspectives.
The Madison Herald urges lawmakers to curb bird killings as birds retreat from cities and villages. It warns rising insect pests threaten crops and trees, predicting expensive future costs and poorer gardens if birds do not return. It argues ceasing to kill birds will restore numbers over many years and support natural pest control.
The article explains that free coinage means coinage without limit on private account rather than without charge. It contrasts gold and silver bullion rights and notes Decatur Daily Democrat’s summary on the term. It also reports the Fort Wayne Trars-Post launching as an afternoon daily backing absolute free silver and aligning with a Democratic Party wing.
The Fort Wayne Daily Trwes-Post issued its first edition last Saturday with C. H. Bliss as editor. It declares itself a free silver democratic organ and notes Fort Wayne lacked such a paper, expressing optimism about the field and placing their name on an X list while wishing success.
The Rushville Evening Leader notes the Dainty Tings- Post lives up to its name as a neat eight column folio. It praises the city and pledges to advocate free coinage of silver at sixteen to one while upholding democratic principles as its guiding policy.
The Garrett Clipper notes receipt of the Tries-Post published in Fort Wayne. It praises the new daily newspaper as well presented and full of news and extends best wishes to Editor Bliss and all connected with the enterprise.
The Chicago Record notes a rising bicycle craze across society with road racing surging since 1891. Entries for the Chicago road race reach an expected 500, signaling a boom in bicycle manufacturing, tours, and the broad impact on good roads nationwide.
The Trves Post debuts in Fort Wayne as an eight column folio edited by Garth Shober and Charles H Bliss. It bills itself as democratic in politics and advocates free silver coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio, with editors and proprietors noted.
The Times-Post a new democratic daily paper with free trade sentiments has been launched at Fort Wayne. It is a bright, newsy paper with promise of vigorous growth and shows proprietors with marked ability and courage to express their convictions. It becomes the seventh daily in Fort Wayne.
The Albion New Era reports receipt of Vol. 1 No. 1 of the Times-Post from Fort Wayne with Bliss as financial editor. It advocates free silver and democracy, despite Democratic figures like Grover and Carlisle labeling free silver undemocratic.
The Fort Wayne Times-Post, among Indiana’s best edited dailies, begins with a salutatory declaring the new pauper advocate of the democrat party and of free silver. A Y P A excursion seeks to Boston in July for Y M C A and Knights Templar meetings withNi ckel Plate rail offering stops at Niagara Falls and Saratoga Springs at no extra charge.
In a column from the Evansville Courier the discussion centers on bimetalism and the need for free coinage of both metals. President Cleveland warns free silver would swell the currency with unrestrained millions, while Secretary Carlisle contends it would shrink the currency. The piece urges goldites to map a unified campaign plan.
A brief Montpelier Herald item discusses Decoration Day and a query into coinage discussed alongside a note promoting Bliss’s Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver From a Business View. The ad section promotes Dortmunder beer and mail-order availability at the post office with no explicit local actions.
This piece urges small town teachers to tailor music instruction to individual pupils. It argues many rural teachers overemphasize technique at the expense of understanding, and suggests aligning lessons with pupil interests, adding harmony form and music history, and shortening practice time to fit broader artistic education.
The white wood escutcheon panel is draped in pompadour silk with gold braid along the frame. A plush, shadowed “WHATNOT AND WALL POCKET COMBINED” shade features ribbon suspensions on both sides. Fringed shelves, loops, and a spray of flowers decorate the piece, with a ribbon tordnade and bows on the brocade pocket.
In a New York court Sadie Martinot appears to answer a summons from a dressmaker who filed a small bill. The exchange turns theatrical with questions about jewel adornments. Martinot defends her diamond garter buckles valued at 175 dollars as essential to her comfort.
The Presbyterian assembly in Pittsburgh included Rev. William N. Cleveland of Chaumont New York brother of President Cleveland. When asked if the president is religious, Cleveland said he is a believer and a religious man, though not more devout. The report notes his direct answer after hesitation. Also, the Royal Humane Society awarded the Stanhope medal to William Mugford of Torquay for saving two colleagues during a sewer flood, holding them up for seven hours until help arrived.
The Lake Erie and Western offers very low excursion rates to many destinations including Baltimore Boston Chattanooga Cleveland Indianapolis Niagara Falls Roanoke and more. Group trips target church and fraternal organizations with dates from May to August and diverse leagues and associations organizing travel.
Paris fashion centers on six yard crinoline skirts with bias cuts and wide hems, paired with stiffened sleeves using haircloth. The article also previews bengaline gowns with black embroidery and describes the lavish balloon sleeves. It closes with a literary aside on Justin Huntly McCarthy and Cissie Loftus choosing love over social scorn.
A vivid scene recalls Cissie Loftus in a London music hall tribute to her. The audience, atmosphere, and performers frame a tale of talent and admiration for Loftus as Justin Huntly McCarthy Jr. seeks to honor her with a noble biographical record.
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