Absconding Bank Official Wade Took 13000 in Plunder
Mount Vernon Indiana October 3 The First National bank reports assistant cashier Albert Wade fled after dinner with 13000 of bank funds. Traced to Nashville Tennessee authorities believe he aimed for Mexico. Total theft may reach 20000 plus with 1500 unpaid in Indiana Mutual Building and Loan accounts. Wade leaves behind a prostrate wife.
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Mount Vernon
Ind
First National Bank
Albert Wade
Wade
Nashville
Tenn
Mexico
Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Association
Splendid Plans Outline Centennial Decoration Efforts
The Fort Wayne centennial celebration gains momentum as the decoration committee, led by Councilman Tony Kelker with secretary IT. Vreeland, appoints a subcommittee to contract a $500 arch to be placed on Calhoun Street near Wayne or Berry. Wires with Chinese lanterns will run along Calhoun, merchant displays invited, and many groups pledge involvement. Randall reports Western Traffic rate boosts for uniformed bodies.
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Fort Wayne
Tony Kelker
Vreeland
Herman Seimon
Val Guttermuth
Grindle and Riedel
Calhoun Street
Wayne
Berry
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Pittsburg
P. A. Randall
Chicago
Western Traffic Association
Rates at Atlanta Exposition Hotels and Lodgings
The Atlanta exposition reports hotel rates from 1.50 to 5 dollars daily on the American plan and 0.75 to 5 dollars on the European plan. Private houses offer hundreds of rooms for 0.75 dollars daily in the best part of the city, including Peach Tree Street. Rail service is adequate with special exposition rates and extra charges such as shaving priced at 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Committee On Public Comfort
Peach Tree Street
Peffer Pushes Early National Convention Plan
Kansas populists push for a February 21 22 national convention in Atlanta Georgia to nominate on Washington's Birthday February 22. Sen Peffer Jerry Simpson and Breidenthal will press state committeemen to back the date and place to force an early free silver fight. Also mentions low travel rates to Michigan Wisconsin for Hunter's Excursions and Nickel Plate agents sought for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Atlanta
Tce
Washington
Peffer
Jerry Simpson
Breidenthal
Michigan
Wisconsin
Hunter's
Nickel Plate Road
Terror in Turkey Sparks Widespread Public Alarm
Reports describe a wave of fear and unrest across cities as residents react to a sudden crisis. Authorities urge calm while aid organizations mobilize to assist vulnerable communities and monitor evolving threats.
Earthquake Shocks Add to Massacre Terror in Constantinople
In Constantinople on October 3 a third slight earthquake unsettled a city already gripped by rioting and the mass Armenian killings. Troops patrol key points as authorities claim danger is ended, a statement not widely believed amid fear of renewed outbreaks and violent shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Anti prize fight bill becomes law in Texas
Ausrix Texas Oct 3 The state senate has passed the anti prize fight bill as amended by the house yesterday. It will be signed by the governor today and become a law immediately. May Fight in New Brunswick Boston Oct 3 It is reported that the Corbett Witzsimmons fight may be held in Frederickton New Brunswick. A party of sporting men has been there for 10 days arranging the bout. Mexico Is Possible Washington Oct 3 Senor Romero Mexican minister said there is no law in Mexico to stop the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight at Tamauli Pass the decision rests with the local governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausrix
Tex
State Senate
House
New Brunswick
Boston
Frederickton
Mexico
Washtneton
Senor Romero
Tamauli Pass
Army reshuffle elevates Miles to general of the army
Secretary of War Lamont orders General Miles to duty in Washington as general of the army and transfers General Ruger to command the department of the east with headquarters in New York. In Phoenix Arizona locals rejoice at Miles promotion with a militia salute and Governor Hughes joining the public celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Lamont
Miles
Washington
Ruger
Department of the East
New York
Arizona
Phoenix
Ari
General Miles
Hughes
Train Delay Ends In Reunion At Fort Wayne
Mrs. Al Mantel a passenger on Pennsylvania train No 39 en route to Chicago entered the depot ladies room and missed her train. Her baggage money tickets and other items were left in the coach but detective Stoll telegraphed to Coesse. Miss Misels and the bag were sent off and the party reunited in time to catch the next train to Chicago. Also advertised: car load Kelley Island Concord Grapes at 18 cents per basket and Cape Cod Cranberries 8 cents quart among other produce at the Fruit Houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mantel
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Kelley Island
Cape Cod
Jersey
Suspect Kills Faithless Wife in Market Street Tragedy
Edward Moe confronted his wife and Peter Nelson at 281 North Market Street this morning after suspecting infidelity. Moe fired two shots, striking the woman who is reported to die. Nelson escaped and Moe fled but is not yet found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Edward Moe
Peter Nelson
North Market Street
Nelson
Jersey City Execution of "Fish John" Reported
Jersey City reports that John Zech also known as Fish John was executed in the county jail. The brief item notes the execution occurred in the local jail, confirming the capital punishment event.
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Jersey City
N. J
John ©Zech
Fish John
Imprisoned at San Quentin Lizzie Boyer Convicted
Lizzie Boyer, who claims to be the widow of Senator James G. Fair, is imprisoned at San Quentin serving a 10 year embezzlement sentence. She asserts she married Fair in 1892 and has papers to prove her claims, including a ranch deed and funds used for their son’s upbringing. She blames others for delaying her trial and denies the embezzlement charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lillie Boyer
James G. Fair
San Quentin
Fair
Republicans to Confer on Nicholson Bill Gowdy's Chance
Inpranaronis Oct 3. The state conference of Republicans will be held Oct 17 with the state committee meeting that day. Gowdy and Seeds will head the reopened state committee rooms as the party prepares for 1896. Debate over the temperance law looms, with likely indorsement favored by its supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeds
Mr. Gowdy
Cairman
Mr. Seeds
Friends of the Law
Death in Solitude of Eight Miles from City
William Willkie, an elderly farmer on Winchester road, was found dead in his bed after apparently dying a week earlier. He lived alone, his wife dead years ago, and his four married children distant. Coroner Dr W W Barnett found no foul play, noting probable death from asthma and heart trouble.
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William Willkie
Winchester Road
Mr. Willkie
Frank Hinnes
Fort Wayne
Joseph Willkie
East Lewis Street
W.W. Barnett
Death of Thomas W. Hunt a West Salesman Mystery
St PaulMinn Oct 3 The death of Thomas W Hunt a well known traveling salesman in the West is a mystery He died suddenly Monday night a physician says heart disease He carried 73000 of life insurance mostly taken in last six months Premiums due Oct 1 The heart and stomach of the dead man will be tested for evidence of death by own action Remains will go to St Louis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Minn
Thomas W. Hunt
West
St. Louis
He Sent For Her But She Chose France Divorce Plea
Hyppolyte Pequignet petitions for legal separation after his wife preferred to live in France. The case highlights marital tensions and a request for divorce despite the couple’s prior arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hyppolyte Pequignet
Letters That Never Came Divorce Suit In Front Of Court
Hyppolyte Pequignot seeks a separation from Julie Pequignot claiming abandonment and refusal to allow their daughter to write. They wed in 1880 in Fontaine France and a daughter was born in 1881. He alleges he sent money to France but she kept it and did not join him. The case notes other new suits and court actions including foreclosures and damages. Betty Alden drafted the complaint. The Union Central Life Insurance Company sues for 4800 dollars. The State Building & Loan Association sues for mortgage foreclosure and a receiver. Damages in Marquardt vs Whitney favor the plaintiff. Lassus v. Mayor Oakley demurrers upheld in part. police demurrers overruled with trial set. Henry Suedhot? awarded 246.68 dollars. Diebold administrator v Westminster seminary continued to Oct 24.
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Hyppolyte Pequignot
Julie Pequignot
Fontaine
Province of
France
America
C. W. Kuhne
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Daniel J. Rhoades
State Building & Loan Association of Indiana
Lewis Koehler
Jacob Marquardt
James KE. Whitney
O'Rourke
J. B. Lassus
Oakley
Henry Suedhot
Frederick Roebke
Diebold
Clara Diebold
Westminster Seminary
Testing the Crematory Demonstrates High Capacity
A test of the new crematory shows it can burn two tons of garbage per hour with potential for higher capacity. Nin e tons were burned in under four hours, along with seven barrels of night soil, without odor. A horse body test is planned this afternoon with Fort Wayne physicians and city council witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Company
Fort Wayne
Governor Matthews Arrives for Indiana Fair Cattle Display
Governor Matthews arrived from Indianapolis by the Wabash last evening at seven and stayed at the Wayne hotel. He travels to Kendallville to judge the cattle at the Eastern Indiana fair and received several personal visitors in his hotel apartments. He left this morning at eight for Kendallville.
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Matthews
Indianapolis
Wabash
Wayne Hotel
Kendallville
District fair coupons on Pennsylvania lines Oct 8–12
Low round trip rates apply for trips from Fort Wayne to Bourbon and via Valparaiso with intermediate stations on Pennsylvania lines. Return coupons valid through October 12. End of message refers to date or ticket code 28-s-th w-10-10.
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Bourbon
Fort Wayne
Valparaiso
Pennsylvania
Young Firefighter’s Son Shoots Hand at Home
Frank Longhenry, son of William Longhenry a Pennsylvania railroad fireman, shot himself in the hand last evening while handling a revolver at home. The injury is painful but not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Longhenry
William Longhenry
Pennsylvania Road
Duel Flares In Knox County Court Between Two Leading Attorneys
In Vincennes on October 3 a heated clash in the Knox circuit court saw Hon. James S. Pritchett struck by Hon. William A. Cullop using a heavy glass inkstand as hostilities erupted before the jury. Bailiffs halted the confrontation and Cullop was fined. observers expect further trouble between the men outside court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Knox County
Circuit
James 5S
Pritchett
William A. Cullop
Cullop
Mayor Oakley Considers Veto on City Tax Levy
Reporters ask about the tax levy after the last council meeting. Mayor Oakley says a decision is near but will not be announced before the next Tuesday night council session. It is expected that a portion of the levy will be vetoed, likely not the general fund. The outcome will be watched by taxpayers with interest.
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TrMes- Post
Mayor Oakley
Oakley
Times-Post
Synod Opens Annual Meeting at Grace Reformed Church
Opening session of the Ohio synod of the Reformed church was held at Grace Reformed church on East Washington street. Mayor C B Oakley welcomed delegates and Fort Wayne was named as the meeting place with city privileges extended. Rev J H Steele delivered the response and opening sermon. Rev J P Stahl of New Berlin was elected president. Woman's Missionary society met and conducted business throughout the day.
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Grace Reformed Church
East Washington Street
Ohio Synod of the Reformed Church
C. B. Oakley
Fort Wayne
J. H. Steele
Tiffin
Steele
J. P. Stahl
New Berlin
Woman’s Missionary Society
Beverforden and Bohner Guilty Plea Outcomes
In Squire Huser's court Rudolph Beverforden and Jacob Bohner faced trial. Bohner admitted selling liquor on Sunday and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Beverforden's case, charged under Nicholson law for a nonfamily member entering during illegal hours, was continued.
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Squire Huser
Rudolph Beverforden
Jacob Bohner
Bohner
Beverforden
Where's Chicago Red
Sheriff Clausmeier and Marshal Crandall returned from hunting Chicago Red who vanished after a day in Dawkins and Edgerton. They failed to track him but unraveled much of his past. Officers believe he will not be easily captured due to knowledge of the arrest of his associate Bill Stone and the suspicions against him.
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Clausmeier
Marshal Crandall
Huntington
Dawkins
Edgerton
Chicago Red
Bill Stone
Pennsylvania Tests Storage Battery Lighting for Express Trains
The Pennsylvania road experiments with a new storage battery to illuminate the New York and Chicago limited express trains. Electric lighting on all through Pennsylvania trains has been studied, with cost cited as the main drawback. If successful, Fort Wayne will see brilliantly lit fast trains passing through soon.
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Pennsylvania Road
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Boys in the Jail. Two youths arrested for larceny in Cornfield case
Charles Nestel aged 15 and Joseph Guerin aged 17 were arrested after robbing Kelsey’s store on Broadway at an early hour. They admitted other thefts including Daniel Nestel Jr. and Schmidt saloon robberies. Bound over by Mayor Oakley to circuit court with bonds set at 50 dollars each.
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Charles Nestel
Joseph Guerin
Kelsey
Broadway
Kelsey Place
Bergman
Young Fellows
St. Marys River
Daniel Nestel, Jr
Schmidt
Bluffton Road
Young Guerin
Mr. Schmidt
Nestel
Young Nestel
Guerin
Goldstine
Gouty
Confidence Man Swindles Evans Then Flees City
A professional swindler, after taking Thomas Evans for 2100 dollars with a fake check drawn on the First National Bank, left town for Chicago. Evans tracked the man to Calhoun street and Brackenridge, but could not secure an arrest due to the suspect’s departure and lack of affidavit. Detective Stoll had observed the con man. Evans hailed a train to Chicago as soon as he learned the check may be worthless.
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Thomas Evans
Stoll
Evans
Lagrange
Chicago
Calhoun Street
Harmon House
Brackenridge Street
Banco
First National Bank
Ross
Notable visitors in Bluffton and court attendance
Major Sam B. Sweet of Indianapolis arrives in Bluffton staying at the New Aveline as Lake Erie and Western railroad general freight. Hon. Robert Lowry of Fort Wayne visits Wells circuit court as counsel for Branstrater. W. P. Breen and T. E. Ellison, Fort Wayne lawyers, attend court. The Associated Charities held a well attended meeting with Mr. E. Prevey as general secretary, and winter office hours at city hall from 9 to 12 a.m., 4 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. Applications to the office are for investigation and recommendation for dispensing charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Sweet
Indianapolis
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
New Aveline
Robert Lowry
Fort Wayne
Wells
Branstrater
W. P. Breen
T. E. Ellison
Bluffton
Associated Charities
E. Prevey
Eleventh Indiana Battery Men Attend Fort Wayne Reunion
Adam Pastor and Henry Pfeifer from Huntington County traveled to Fort Wayne for a reunion of the Eleventh Indiana battery. The unit, drawn from Allen and Huntington counties, saw most of its Huntington County members killed at Chickamauga. Pastor and Pfeifer were the only survivors from the county and they consistently attend annual reunions of the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Democrat
Adam Pastor
Henry Pfeifer
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Allen
Huntington County
Chickamauga
Pastor
Pfeifer
General Mahone in Critical Condition in Washington
Washington October 8 The condition of General Mahone remains unchanged with physicians lacking grounds for hope and death believed imminent Mrs Mahone remains at his side and in constant attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Two Men Die In Nitro-Glycerine Fire Near Montpelier
A brush heap set alight to frighten a coon exploded when two cans of nitro glycerine detonated. Louis Grose aged 45 and Andrew Kain 24 were killed instantly in the blast near Montpelier Indiana. A magazine nearby held 1200 quarts of explosive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Louis Grose
Andrew Kain
Grose
Kain
Wheat and hog market closers in Chicago trade
December wheat opens at 6 3 4 cents, corn May at 29 2 cents, May oats 20 1 2, January pork 9 45, lard 3 82, ribs 4 82 with receipts for hogs 30 000 and cattle 15 000. Markets show hogs 5 to 10 points lower, cattle steady to higher. closing prices include wheat 60 1 2, corn 29 4 . May oats 20 8. pork 9 40, lard 5 80, ribs 4 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Muncie Route Offers Low Round Trip Fares
Washington Indiana announces the Muncie Route with a $6.95 round trip fare. From the north depot in Fort Wayne, information and tickets are available on October 6th to 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
North Depot
Fort Wayne
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Mrs. Mantel
Lizzie Boyer
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Nicholson
Gowdy
Hunt
Trsus-Post
Bourbon District
Pennsylvania Lines
The
Trans-Post
W. A. Cullop
Mr. Oakley
SYNOD
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Broad Way
Eleventh Indiana Battery
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