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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1895
Page
1
Indiana politics focus on the U S senator race with Charles W. Fairbanks and W R McKeen as contenders. Harrison may be drawn in as old party rivalries resurface. New and Peckham names surface for Supreme Court slots. Crisp opposes third terms and weighs future nomination possibilities.
Siaton Pennsylvania report tells of James Ewing age 85 and Margaret Christy age 80 both of Crawford county marrying after a lifelong vow not to wed until financially able. The bride and groom previously became engaged sixty years ago. On their wedding day Ewing raised the farm mortgage. A related item notes travel deals with low rail rates to Buffalo for a labor association event.
Intruders entered the Columbia saloon cellar at 24 East Columbia street by removing a street grate. They pried at a bolted door between the cellar and the saloon but found nothing of value and fled. This marks the third attempted burglary in two months. street gratings are being secured today.
About a year ago a colored family named Riggs moved into Hannibal and rented rooms above a barber shop. The eldest child, a six year old, has an elongated head and doglike behavior, barking constantly and appearing more brute than human. The mother and two grandchildren struggle financially after the husband deserted, with the infant left tied to a bed post while the others work.
In Union town a tramp called at Jacob Weming's farm and did odd jobs in exchange for a meal. Mrs. Weming, alone with him, gave clothing as charity. On the return of her husband a roll of $200 was found in a pocket, leaving police to hunt the suspect who vanished.
New York news reports an agreement signed by E. J. Baldwin August Belmont and J. R. and F. P. Keene for a $1,000 purse race on September 11 featuring Henry of Navarre Rey E. Santa Anita and Domino. The Coney Island Jockey club will add $5,000 to the purse and the race remains open to other entrants including Clifford.
The Wabash offers the only line to Louisville via Indianapolis for the national encampment. Tickets cost 4.20 dollars.
A court imposes a decade long sentence on John Stone after a conviction. The ruling emphasizes the severity of the crime and the need to deter similar offenses. Stone faces the full weight of the law as he begins serving the term.
The circuit court heard the case against Stone for attempting to kill Deputy Sheriff Harrod. Harrod testified conclusively that Stone fired the shot into his side. Judge O Rourke accepted the plea of guilty and sentenced Stone to ten years in the Michigan City penitentiary at hard labor. Other court items note bar admissions for J A Shunk and J C Cain, with biographical details of their backgrounds and studies.
Phenix Ari Sept 9 Jay H Miller freight agent for the Warcopa and Phoenix railroad was shot near his office last night. Two shots heard in quick succession. He died almost instantly. Some think he killed himself but most believe a murder was committed.
Travel by the Nickel Plate line to Lake Maxinkuckee each Saturday through Sept 58th. For details contact agents about this seasonal service with schedules and pricing.
The 2 12 pace is billed as sensational with Robert J likely to draw the spotlight. Entries close today for Fort Wayne races with top trotters like Slumber Red Thorne Susie G Ella Eddy and more. The stake for 2 12 pacers on Friday promises fast times and a strong field of evenly matched horses.
Torrica Kansas September 9 The state Democratic Party lacks an official leader as no head can be chosen for chief justice nomination until Chairman Richardson is located. He left for Washington two months ago for a land office appointment and has not replied to inquiries. David Overmeyer, last year’s gubernatorial candidate, also went to Washington seeking Richardson but found no trace of him.
The Hibernians excursion to Muncie drew the season’s largest Fort Wayne turnout with two trains carrying about 1,200 passengers. Bishop Rademacher led the dedication of a new church as Indianapolis, Marion, and Anderson sent delegations. Fort Wayne’s 130 in the parade, led by the City band, impressed attendees and the group returned by 10 pm amid praise for the event.
A special eight coach train carried over 200 Grand Army of the Republic veterans from Fort Wayne and neighboring towns to Louisville for the annual encampment. The First Regiment band and regimental families accompanied the group, with wives and Ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps joining the journey.
Fort Smith Arkansas September 9 Lucky has been sentenced by Judge Parker to be hanged October 9 for the December murder of Deputy Marshal Lorce in the Creek nation. He belonged to a train-robbing gang and is the 151st man sentenced to death by Parker. Nickel Plate offers low rates to Louisville for G A R encampment September 12 to 14.
Fort Wayne turfites traveled to Antwerp Ohio for a big meeting on the half mile track. Harry Almont owned by Dr. Swift of Maysville beat Hawpatch Junior in a $100 a side match race across three heats. Bessie Wonder won the free for all pace, with Kittie Switzer taking a half mile heat race in straight heats despite Wild Joe's bump. Residents Angus McPherson, George Brown and others from Fort Wayne attended and praised Antwerp's turf show.
Zip Wyatt, alias Dick Yeager leader of the outlaw band succeeding the Dalton gang, died in Garfield county jail after three wounds from robbing officers. Buried at Enid cemetery at public expense with only three present. he had refused ministers before death. Charged with murder arson and many robberies.
A morning blaze at the San Jose Lumber company yards in San Jose California raged through vast lumber stocks as a strong wind hampered firefighting efforts. The fire caused an estimated loss of 850000 dollars with crews unable to contain the spread before most of the stock burned.
Reports from Nye County Nevada describe a fierce clash between miners and desperadoes over a mining claim. Two outlaws were killed instantly and a third likely fatally shot in the confrontation. Washington set September 30 for civil service exams for government printing trades amid sparse applications.
Col S W John who attended the silver conference in Washington has issued a call for a state conference of silver democrats to meet here tomorrow. Senators Morgan and Pugh and Congressmen Wheeler Bankhead Robbins Cobb and Stallings indicate they will attend and discuss a solid party front and policy guidance for next year. The November convention of the populists is noted and travel rates to Cleveland are advertised.
A welcome notice for the Masonic Temple engagement of The Old Homestead on Tuesday September 10 with George W. Wilson as Uncle Josh and a 20 voice company. The program includes The Palms Choral Service, new songs, and a novel storm effect. plus Sowing the Wind and The Fatal Card featured next week.
A debate over the article asserts sufficient evidence exists to show the screens were down. The claim emphasizes fault lies with the system and calls for further verification of the outage.
Police say two cases under the Nicholson law will be tried tomorrow. Frank Feipel is accused of running a saloon at 122 Madison street with barred visibility and Jacob Hartman is charged with admitting non-family patrons at a saloon on East Washington street. Squire Huser issued the affidavits. officers report insufficient evidence would not impede acquittal. Nickel Plate announces weekend round trip rates to Hibbard for Lake Maxinkuckee.
The Times-Post reports a committee named by Mr. Randall to confer with county commissioners and gravel road directors as arbitrators. A long list of ward representatives is named, with meetings to be called by Randall. Sentiment favors freeing gravel roads, with payment at appraised value and potential subscription to cover the difference. A local job printing note follows.
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