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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
2
The Times-Post announces it will continue publication under new ownership with aim to rank among Indiana’s best papers. The plant is in first class condition and will showcase latest news without favoritism. It will also do job work and seeks Fort Wayne business patronage.
The piece notes the push for road improvements and a brighter business outlook, claims race fixing of Joe Patchen and John R. Gentry for betting profits, and surveys questions about McKinley and tariff reform ahead of the next Republican convention. It also reports Senator Matthew Quay’s praise and a Kentucky editor’s call to arm women, highlighting curiosity about concealed weapons and gun culture in Kentucky.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial argues true democracy requires opposing oppression and wealth domination, praising Republican era gains while warning that voicing such views defines real democrats. In Evansville, Indiana, revived toll road opposition gains momentum with calls to abolish tolls as private road maintenance wanes.
A Fair appraisal argues for privatized road concessions to be bought by public authorities. A mass meeting in the city Saturday evening supported the plan, seen as a step to free the highways leading to the city from private control and boost commercial welfare.
The piece argues the new democratic tariff is boosting business and federal revenues, noting New York customs day records under the McKinley bill were surpassed by the latest figures. It asserts the law’s positive impact is just beginning and will bring a lasting era of prosperity.
President Holen born of the Consolidated Wire and Steel company met a strike committee at Baackes Wire Nailworks and pledged to do all in his power to end the differences. Misinformation about wages at the Cleveland mill sparked the dispute, and a prompt settlement is expected.
A mob of over 150 black and white residents attacked Elder Tanner's home in Asheville at night. Several shots fired, two or three rioters and a nearby woman were wounded. Police intervened, Tanner and supporters taken to jail for protection. several rioters arrested.
In Liberty Missouri two checks deposited at Commercial Savings bank were not honored. One for 1000 dollars to Mrs Cynthia Hatfield sister of Fraker by Executor J E Lincoln. The other for 100 dollars went to George Magruder brother in law of Fraker.
Reports from League games show Washington 11 over Cincinnati 5 and Brooklyn 15 over Cleveland 5. Additional results include Boston 5 over Chicago 1, New York 8 over Pittsburgh 6, with Pittsburgh 4 and New York 8 in the second game, Philadelphia 10 defeating St. Louis 2, and Baltimore 7 over Louisville ? A separate note from Tex about William Foley, wounded in St Elizabeth hospital, being sought in Galion for shooting with intent to kill.
A Peachtree Street child, at the dinner table, points to a chicken dish and asks if it is the same little chicken that was sick in the yard. The moment turns humorous as the boy declares the clear connection and the table smiles.
A New York Ledger quote argues against adults dictating indoor temperatures. The speaker likens such control to meddling over sugar in coffee and meal preferences, claiming medical authority defining a 749 to 7% thermometer temp fuels cranks who constantly adjust doors, windows, and heaters for personal comfort.
Agents of the Nickel Plate road hold information enabling them to quote special excursion rates to northwest west southwest and south for tickets sold during September and October. Further details may be obtained by applying to local agents of the railroad.
Indiana flood disaster causes estimated losses over 100000 in Indianapolis. Pogue's Run becomes a five block wide torrent flooding 500 houses and thousands of cellars. Telegraph and street scenes show canoes on streets, damaged pavements, and widespread business losses.
Representatives from Indianapolis Delphi Huntington Fort Wayne Hammond Kokomo Lafayette and other towns met at the Hotel English to organize the Indiana liquor dealers association The group elected William G Weisse as president F F Callan as secretary and J H Gruenert as treasurer They denounced Nicholson and Moore laws and criticized “good citizens” as cranks The league argues current Indiana liquor statutes hurt the state driving crowds to neighboring states with laxer laws
In a September storm near Mayville Sydney Duke was fatally injured when a barn roof collapsed. James Orander was nearby and injured but expected to recover. The wind and rain damaged crops and outbuildings across Vincennes area.
INDIANAPOLIS Sept 6 John Richards a patient at the Central hospital for the insane killed fellow patient Nathan Dunihoo of New Albany by striking him with a chair as they filed to their apartments. Dunihoo died after losing consciousness. The coroner ruled the act murder but Richards is deemed not punishable.
Three notable weddings occurred in Vincennes yesterday. Miss Emma Bierhaus, daughter of Edward Bierhaus Sr., a prominent wholesale grocer, tied the knot with her chosen partner in a city ceremony.
In Muncie on September 5 the Selma gas disaster endangers the town for five hours as a 326 pound monster gas well explodes after a regulator fire. Separately in Knox county near Wheatland a 16 year old boy Dagley is identified as the slain melon thief shot by J L Carr. inquest rules his death as unlawfully killed.
Richmond report dated September 8 notes the newly organized Good Citizens league failed to block saloon license requests. County commissioners granted licenses to all applicants, the league's slowness blamed for the disappointing outcome.
A consignment of cholera infected hogs is in quarantine at the Indianapolis stock yards after arriving from Kansas City. Government inspectors spotted them. they will be kept in pens until death or recovery. In Liberty an 1880 water mill was burned by tramps, ending its operation.
Toreks Kas Sept 5 Ex United States Senator John Martin withdraws sweeping charges from a 1894 interview about Nelson F Acers ex United States revenue collector. He says the information was untrue and spread by political enemies of Acers.
Vice President Stevenson, Mrs Stevenson, and Misses Julia and Letitia arrived from Alaska last evening in Bloomington. They will remain at home for the rest of the autumn season.
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday list fair conditions in multiple states with southerly or variable winds and slight temperature rises. Judge James G Strong, formerly active in politics and railroads, died in Blue Rapids Kansas and will be buried in Morris Illinois. born 1859 in Boone county Indiana. He helped push the first railroad fare and freight regulation bill in Illinois senate and was a notable Mason.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science voted to hold its 1890 meeting in Buffalo starting August 24 for one week. Officers elected: President Edward C. Cope of Philadelphia. Permanent secretary F W Putnam of Cambridge. General secretary Charles Barnes of Madison. Secretary of the council Asaph Hall Jr of Ann Arbor.
Money on call was easy at 1 percent. Sterling exchange firm with bankers' bills at 48 09 40 for demand and 46 85 439 for sixty days. Chicago Board quotes show wheat and corn moves with September at 5934 5884 and 94342 92940 respectively while oats and park futures varied. Live stock prices at Union Stock Yards show hogs 2.50 4.80 and cattle 3.45 5.87 with various grades and regional figures for Texans and natives.
The Wabash announces a round trip fare to Louisville from September 8 to 11, returnable by October 5, at 4.20 dollars. It highlights direct routes via Indianapolis or Lafayette for the G A R encampment.
The piece surveys long life myths from fish and crows to turtles and a Russian pike said to date to the fifteenth century. It notes St Petersburg’s aquarium fish aged over a century and explains deep sea pressure testing, while recounting a freak South Dakota horse with eight feet and a Arctic absence of flowering plants within the Antarctic Circle.
A Helena hunter along Milk River shot four bears in a row as they emerged from a den. A fifth larger bear charged, injuring him with a bite and a squeeze before he fled on his horse. He recovered, received care, and his game was secured.
The phrase find a mare's nest is linked to Saxon beliefs about the demon Mara or Mars causing nightmares. Incubi arose from the demon sitting on sleepers, while vampires guarded hidden treasure, their roost called verdus or nest, giving rise to the expression when someone claimed an extraordinary find.
A visitor at a salmon canning plant asks about accidents with Chinese workers. The superintendent replies that accidents happen occasionally but notes the danger is mitigated because a Chinaman can cook up yellow fat to save a life, making him indistinguishable from salmon.
A farmer near Bloomfield Connecticut woke to find a twelve foot hill on his property had sunk several inches overnight and has since disappeared.
A short note from Puck recalls a powerful thunder storm heard during a Wagner concert, contrasting the awe of nature with the audience’s focus on music and performance. The remark highlights the clash between atmospheric events and cultural happenings in a lively, era-appropriate tone.
Van Wert County Fair excursion trains operate September 10 to 13 from Ada Fort Wayne and intermediate stations to Van Wert. Low round trip rates announced with return coupons valid Saturday September 14 inclusive.
The Nickel Plate road offers low rate excursion tickets to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday until September 28. Inquire of agents.
A resolution advocates forming a Central Bimetallic Compact to educate and press for restoring silver to its pre-1873 coinage status. The motion condemns restricted money supply since 1873 and urges organized action, including scheduling a meeting set by the Times-Post to pursue policy change.
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