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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1895
Page
1
A concise report notes that the subject achieved the anticipated result exactly as the Times Post had suggested yesterday, highlighting the alignment between forecast and outcome. The item focuses on confirmation of the forecast without additional context or names.
The Fort Wayne Common Council met with full attendance except Councilman Sommers. Mayor Oakley read a detailed address disapproving the 10 cents per $100 tax levy for waterworks while approving other measures, arguing the council overstepped by including waterworks spending not in the comptroller’s estimates. He proposed a $20,000 water works appropriation from surplus funds and warned the overall levy would be 95 cents for city purposes, 1.10 including the school levy. The session also handled decor, police staffing for the centennial, and other budget items with debates on legality and transparency lingering over the Lakeside school funding.
The council adjourned after directing payment of all monies appropriated to proper persons. An error in yesterday’s Times-Post report claimed the mayor would control the school trustees. the correct phrasing referred to water works trustees being under administration.
A Seoul dispatch reports order restored in Corea with Japanese guards at the royal palace after the anti reform faction led by the king's father entered the palace with an armed force threatening the queen. It is believed the queen may still be alive.
Fort Wayne society notes two weddings at First Presbyterian and United Brethren churches. Grace Waldo wed Dr. Stephen G. Jessop of Detroit in a flower filled ceremony. reception at Mrs. McCune's home followed, with couple to reside at 874 Trumbull Ave. Grummon and Maud Piatt also married at United Brethren church with reception at the Piatt home. The groom is a Remington typewriter salesman. futures include a cottage at 15 Ida Ave. Additional brief items note North Shore car robbery arrests and a Berlin czarowitz condition update. Also advertised Buckwheat flour and syrup, butter, and flour.
Hosiery for ladies gents and children from 5c at Kane's. Abbott Sanitarium now under resident physician H. C. Bennett M D. amid recent wreck relocation, we continue operations with fresh water treatments and skilled assistants.
Fort Wayne journalists form a large committee led by J. T. Dougall as chairman to organize inviting headquarters for visiting press members during the centennial. A grand illuminated bicycle parade is set for September 16 with a prize list up to 100 dollars and other awards for decorated entries. An additional bicycle parade is planned for October 15 and a second illuminated event with 400 dollars in prizes.
The procession moves from Procee d north to Columbia and follows a route through Harrison Berry Griffith Wayne Broadway DeWald Calhoun Wayne Monroe Berry Webster past the New Aveline hotel review stand. The parade will start promptly at 2 PM and the full program should conclude tomorrow revealing what to see on each of the four days of the celebration.
Genese New York October 9 Father Pla herty was sentenced to seven years in Auburn prison this morning on a charge of seduction of Miss Sweeney. Armenian deaths reported in Srebizond Armenia with serious Turks Armenian clashes yesterday left many Armenians dead.
In New York on October 9 President McBride states he will not stand for re election as AFL president at the December convention. He cites ill health and a lack of enthusiasm for the duties. Reportedly Samuel Gompers, former president, will again seek the post.
Frank Ek Rayhouser by Breen Morris sues the New York Chicago and St. Louis railroad for 10000 over a wagon collision near Fort Wayne in November 1894. Milo H George sues Peter A Moran for 25 damages after an ice wagon collision while cycling. E Strass, assignee of Bell Clothing stock, sues James C Doyle over a $13.32 check with no funds. Isaiah Fansler's will filed probate leaving wife all property then to children. John Shaffer named executor. In Superior Court Leah Gruber sues Peter Repp et al. for 850 on a note. Breen Morris represent plaintiff.
Three month old Millard Schwartz of 175 Fairfield Avenue died last night from cholera infantum. Funeral from the house at 2 PM tomorrow. Alsi Wass, a four year old of Creighton Avenue, died after clothing caught fire during a bonfire accident yesterday. Her mother extinguished the flames, but she died this morning. Valentine Van Dissen, 78, of 59 John Street, died this morning from cystitis. He leaves two wives. funeral arrangements to be announced.
The Nickel Plate Road markets overshirts for men at discounted prices plus gloves and mits from 10¢, all on a certificate plan tied to the National Paint Oil and Varnish association convention in Chicago October 8 to 12. Agents are asked for details. Fresh Baltimore oysters advertised at 30¢.
Dr L Parke Drayer united in marriage today to Miss Gertrude Hillis Greiner of Madison Indiana in the Episcopal church with Rev W H Bamford officiating. Bride attended by her sister Maggie Greiner and Miss Margaret Fitch. The bride wore a pale blue silk wedding gown and no veil. The Lohengrin wedding march was played by Mr Ream of Hanover College. The Bride is noted as a cultured musician and organist at both the Episcopal church and the Madison Jewish synagogue. The couple will reside in Fort Wayne.
A very small audience heard P. H. Penna and Captain A. M. Burns speak at Saengerbund hall last evening. Penna, a renowned labor platform orator, presented convincing arguments and proved a formidable debater. Burns, clerk captain, moved listeners and drew applause for his heartfelt appeal to workers.
James Fox a well known contractor sustained a serious accident at Kerr Murray foundry when a derrick structure fell. He was crushed and unable to move his lower limbs. He was taken home in a patrol wagon. doctors fear spine injury and possible fractures in the legs.
Three men were arrested in Burrao Oct 9 on embezzlement charges after payroll padding at the street bureau with fictitious names. Howard D. Herr cashier, John M. Denahy deputy superintendent, and Joseph Burke former inspector now saloonkeeper, face accusation in a case said to involve thousands. The mayor's secretary filed the warrants on information from George Matthews of the Express.
Advertises large selection of children's underwear from 10c, ladies from 18c, and men from 15c with entire new stock offered at one fare rates to Buffalo. Event runs October 14th to 16th via Nickel Plate Road. Union Veterans' Legion of the United States noted in listing.
A man claiming to be Charles Cobb and a detective from the Perkins Detective Agency of Pittsburg was arrested on Main Street by Officer Knock. He carried a badge and a revolver. Mayor Oakley jailed him for drunkenness pending an investigation into his detective claims.
Stephen G. Jessop and Grace M. Waldo appear among couples granted licenses along with Birton A. Ely and Della Adair Peter Stenger and Eda Weitzmann John R. Burns and Emma L. Andrews William A. Diffenderfer and Blanche A. Davis. Also note a reminder to pay gas bills promptly to save the discount.
Curcaco reports opening option prices for Wheat 59 and a half cents Corn May 2940 May oats 20 cents January pork 9.55 lard 5.80 ribs 4.85 Hog receipts 33000 remaining stock 6000 market strong others weak Cattle receipts 17500 market slow steady Sheep receipts 30000 market dull down 10 points Closing prices December wheat 6040 corn May 29 cents May oats 2030 January pork 89.50 lard 85.80 ribs 4.82 Commencing Sept 15 1895 Like Erie Western to Atlanta for International sale.
The Indiana Federation of Labor convened with 40 delegates at 9:15 am. A heated vote defeated a resolution urging stricter federal immigration laws. A strongly condemned piece against Evansville Courier passed unanimously and will be published in the Typographical Journal.
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