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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1895
Page
1
Aged post master in Dunfec was found dead in a brutal homicide. Police investigations are underway as officials seek witnesses and review surrounding circumstances. Local residents report shock and call for swift justice. The incident has drawn attention from regional authorities and press.
A brutal nighttime killing of George M. Singer, 73, Dunfee postmaster and grocer, bound hand and foot in his bed, 18 inch club used, robbers ransacked the post office and stores. Ladder from a nearby slaughterhouse aided the intrusion, with stamps and cash found but ownership unclear. Police and coroner investigate as theories point to robbery or revelation of intruders.
The World reported a telegraph inquiry to governors and party leaders in 20 key states on tariff impact, wages, and future prospects. Seventeen replies, largely affirmative, came from New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Maine Ohio Michigan Wisconsin North Carolina Alabama Delaware Indiana California North Dakota Kansas Mississippi Vermont and New Jersey.
In Cmicaco at 3 AM W L Simpson entered George Gleaves's room and fired four bullets. Gleaves, 22, a Black man, died at county hospital. Simpson, a Black man, was arrested. The incident occurred at 446 State street.
A Pennsylvania train was robbed as eight young men, armed with pistols, boarded and demanded valuables. No fatalities reported. police launched a manhunt and secured the scene for investigation and witness interviews. A description of suspects and train car details were released by authorities.
Last Saturday night seven masked men held eight young riders at gunpoint aboard a Lima to Delphos freight train. They took two gold watches a silver watch and several dollars, then forced the victims to jump near Middlepoint Ohio. George Bryan suffered facial injuries. Police pursued leads but made no arrests.
Weekly Saturday trips to Lake Maxinkuckee offered via the Nickel Plate road through September 28. Inquiries to agents for details and schedules.
A letter alleges that I E White is actually FE L Shell of Fort Wayne. It claims a false telegram purporting to be from Knightstown led to H H Barnard’s arrest in Rushville. The Indiana sheriff seeks clarification from Mr Shell to avoid further trouble.
At a Fulton Street mission in Brooklyn, evangelist William Thomas faced a dramatic accusation from former assistant B G Taylor. Taylor urged prayers for a woman describing her husband as an evangelist who fled with another man's wife two years earlier, naming R W Gibbs as the man. Thomas denied the charge, but the testimony appeared substantial to onlookers.
Telephoned report from Petrona, 12 miles southwest of Eneuisu, says Dr. Elwood Overstreet shot by Thomas Beyers during an attempted morphine administration. The ball remains lodged, internal hemorrhage feared, Beyers in grave condition and beyond hope.
Washington reports speculate on a fresh bond issue driven by the Bellmont-Morgan-Rothschild syndicate. Officials acknowledge government fragility while banking partners offer gold exchanges for notes and certificates as gold reserves hover near 95.35 million dollars. George Meyer to host an elegant free lunch at 104 Calhoun Street next Thursday evening.
Patrick Quinlan and Ella Quinlan sue Chief Badenoch and Inspector Fitzpatrick in superior court for $20,000 each claiming false imprisonment in the Holmes case damaged their reputations. Badenoch says Quinlan was not arrested, only detained at Harrison Street station for a month to help clear up the mystery. He asserts several detectives can prove his claim.
Rev John W Shorten the Mason Ohio Method ist preacher who eloped with Maggie Geyer has been located in Chicago where he will start a rescue mission. His wife received news today. The elder was expelled from the ministry by the Methodist Episcopal conference. The Wabash Railway offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis from Sept 16 to 21 for 3 60 during the Indiana State Fair.
In Shelbyville Indiana yesterday the death of Rev Joseph Robinson and wife’s infant child led to rumors of foul play. The coroner ordered exhumation and an inquest after the minister admitted burying the three week old infant in a yard without ceremony claiming the death and burial were private and no funeral held. The case has divided church members and excitement builds toward a sensational development.
The board of public works passed the resolution to open Fifth street across the Lake Shore railroad despite objections from BR C Bell attorney for the company who warned of nine or ten sidetracks and vowed to fight. The board also corrected Liberty street assessment overcharge returning 23 to George Crouse and approved sewers, sidewalks, and grading on several streets. George Meyer’s opening next Thursday at 104 Calhoun street with a free lunch is announced. Nickel Plate excursion rates for September and October are posted.
Newark physicians warn germs of contagious diseases linger in school textbooks. With 75,000 books in use, about one third have circulated for eight to twelve years without disinfection, spurring requests to the board of health to ban their use.
A road project update and planning meeting occurred in Fort Wayne yesterday as officials and residents discussed next steps and funding needs. Local authorities coordinated with transportation departments to outline timelines and anticipated impacts on traffic.
P. A. Randall and Charles McCulloch head a slate of officers chosen at the meeting. Other named officers were elected to fill key posts as the organization reaffirmed its leadership direction.
Fort Wayne and Hicksville Electric railway directors meet in Bass block to elect officers and advance the new 45 mile route from Fort Wayne to Bryan Ohio. Officers include Cosgrove Randall McCulloch Winn Hart with Swift Reichelderfer as directors. Franchises to be sought and route adjustments considered to avoid toll roads. Excursion preview for Niagara Falls trip listed.
John Welch and Chic Stahl return home after the Virginia league season ending. Welch caught 65 games and played 24 of the last three weeks. Stahl, regarded as the league’s best hitter though not leading batting, is seen as a sure batter. Both have offers in the western league next season. Ed Gaffney stayed for a benefit game and may return home Saturday. Nickel Plate announces low rate homeseeker excursions on Sept 10 and 24. inquire of agents.
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