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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
2
The Times-Post in Fort Wayne announces new ownership will continue publication with aim to rank among Indiana’s best papers. It pledges first class plant, broad coverage, no favoritism, and active job printing while seeking local business patronage.
A Evansville Courier excerpt argues against free coinage and urges Northern Indiana cities to actively back Fort Wayne’s centennial. It links the celebration to Northwest settlement and urges wider regional support, while noting tariff benefits boost wages and living costs.
A historical note mentions protection for wool and cites nickel plate agents with September to October excursion rate quotes for northwest and southwest points. Local agents offer further details on the popular low rate line.
W R McKeen travels to New York and Europe after announcing candidacy to succeed Voorhees in the U S Senate. Col Dick Thompson backs him, citing broad friend support and a desire to end his public career with a note of service. Prohibition Populist alliance seen unlikely as Populists push organization and free silver agenda.
Details of Hill Carter's attack on his ex wife in Vincennes on September 4 and his capture after a rooftop standoff. Carter shot Mrs Carter inflicting a mortal abdomen wound as their 22 year old son Gus intervened. A lengthy gunfight followed with thirty shots fired. Deputy Bryant shot Carter in the face, leading to surrender amid threats of lynching.
Mrs Patrick O'Donnell died recently in Brazil and was buried. During the wake, her infant child expired. Friends wrapped both remains and met the funeral at the grave. The coffin was opened and the infant lay on the mother's breast before both were interred in the same coffin.
Dr. S. W. Edwins and Miss Maggie Amelius were crossing the Lake Erie and Western tracks in a buggy when struck by a passenger train. Edwins was probably fatally injured and Amelius severely bruised. Edwins is a prominent ex Democratic legislator and a well known physician in eastern Indiana.
In Brazil on Sept 4 in the east end of the city George Lazwell and Bud Acres fought. Belle Wilson, an elderly man, intervened and separated them. Lazwell later attacked Wilson from behind, biting off and swallowing Wilsons left index finger.
Indianapolis September 4 The trial of Rev William E Hinshaw the young Methodist minister in jail under indictment for the murder of his wife began today in the Hendricks county circuit court at Danville Indiana.
A runaway horse charged through Washington Street as crowds gathered on Labor Day in Indianapolis. The incident disrupted festivities and prompted emergency response, with bystanders and officials assessing injuries and safety precautions. The event underscores hazards during public celebrations and the need for crowd control.
A parade caused a panic along the street as it ended in a fatal collision wounding Herman Ankenbrock and injuring others. Allie Dennis suffered brain concussion. Roddy Patton, head cut. Edward Swiggert, leg broken. Gertrude Swiggert, unconscious. Maria Walters, head bruises. Dr. Cox denies charges and plans to return to Elwood to defend himself. W. J. Whitney is charged with bigamy after two marriages in different states, claiming to be a traveling detective.
Evansville fire last night leveled the Heisman flour mill a large concern an elevator and 100000 bushels of wheat. Losses estimated around 100000 dollars with partial insurance protecting some of the damage.
Police tackle Lawrence Power and Thomas Cousts over a $30,000 brass theft from L. Wolff Manufacturing. Rioting in Dhulia leaves five Hindus dead. Extradition arrest in London of Count von Alleiningen-Westenburg for abducting Lisetti Schweishofer. Dublin election swings to Kenny over Mahoney. Panama Canal firm hires 500 Jamaica laborers. Interior rule denies riparian rights to lake shore fill ins without contiguous land. Ray Shaeffer wounds Thomas McDermott in Coshocton. Durrant murder trial opens with closing statements. Senator Allen of Nebraska predicts no silver remonetization before 1900. Afghan noble Nazrulla Khan leaves England for Paris. French police allegedly nab culprit behind Rothschild infernal machine. Gompers and Maguire welcomed at Trades Union congress. W H Pointer dies in Rea Beach crash. 50 injured with few remaining. Patterson of Colorado disputes free silver claim. Fraker heirs face insurer recovery efforts. Lorillard to join Waldorf Astor in England. U S bank dividends: 40 percent at First National Pella, 25 percent at National Pendleton, 20 percent at American Springfield.
On the Cleveland and Buffalo line steamer State of Ohio a young man counted prayer beads then leaped from the rail during the down trip near Buffalo. The crew stopped the boat but the body was never found.
Captain C. D. Culver, a leading local business figure and former dry goods merchant in Sioux City, died yesterday at age 64. He had been prominent in the community and business circles.
The market report shows money on call easy at 1 percent and bankers' bills firm around 4 to 4.94 on demand. Sterling exchange steady with posted rates near 4.80 to 4.91. Chicago Board of Trade quotes for wheat, corn, oats, and soybeans reflect varied openings and closes. Livestock at Union Stock Yards includes hogs and cattle with distinct price ranges and receipts estimates.
The Caroline Islands' full armor blends a cocoanut fiber tunic with a heavy war cuirass. The netted cloth, knotted tight, resists stabs and rough terrain, while a fan-shaped shield rises behind the head, secured by cords to the shoulders. Ornamental horsehair and hair accents decorate the garment.
Edward Bellamy in Ladies' Home Journal speculates that by 2000 women will gain independence and dignity while men lose privilege. He argues romance will hinge on virtue rather than wealth, with women as independent partners and men compelled to merit approval.
The passage recalls the fable of bell the cat and notes figures such as Archibald Douglas Earl of Angus and James II as favorites who might carry out the warning. It mentions a Scottish council in Lauder and a London Times inquiry about finding a man to bell the cat amid the Spain queen abdication discussions.
A simple penny trick shows six coins arranged as a Roman cross form two rows of four and three without moving more than one coin. When asked to place them in two rows of four by shifting one penny, the trick ends with the lower penny laid on the center, sparking a dispute over legality.
Queensland birds raid a corn-field and set sentinels to warn others. If one bird is shot the remaining flock hovers and screams over the dead companion until many share his fate.
The Wabash announces round trip tickets to Louisville for September 8 to 11 with return by October 5 at 4.20. It proclaims direct routes through Indianapolis or Lafayette for the encampment. Nickel Plate also offers low Louisville rates from Sept 12 to 14 for the G A R encampment.
A London Tablet writer surveys diverse legends of Eve from Phoenician and Hesiodic tales to Odin myths and Madagascar legends. It notes mythic themes of creation from clay or wood, paired with moral consequences and variations across American Indian and other cultures.
A very superior brick can be made from waste glass grinding sand. The process mixes sand with iron particles, dries, then presses at 660 pounds per 0.145 square inch and fires at 2732 degrees F. Resulting bricks have specific gravity 1.5, white color, frost resistant, and compressive strength 840 to 975 pounds per 0.155 square inch, suitable for chemical plant buildings.
The piece argues electric light reduces pests and disease, noting arc lights kill insects, improve vegetation, lower dampness, and boost factory health. It predicts a measurable insect decline next season and asserts electric illumination as a natural foe to illness and malaria.
In late January the world’s oldest commanding general, Ibrahim Pasha, died in Monastir. He last year marked his 100th birthday and headed the nineteenth corps of the Turkish army. He once served with Moltke in the Syrian campaign and both fought at Nasib.
Pennsylvania lines offer low round trip rates for the Van Wert County Fair excursions September 10 to 13 from Ada Fort Wayne and intermediate stations. Return coupons valid September 14.
The Nickel Plate Road advertises low rate excursion tickets to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday through Sept 28. Inquiries are directed to agents.
A historical proclamation argues for restoring silver to pre 1873 coinage levels, warning that end of free silver coinage devalued money and harmed prices and industry. It urges forming a Central Bimetallic Compact to educate and campaign for silver restoration and authorizes the Times-Post to convene a meeting.
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