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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1895
Page
1
Joe Patchen suffers a defeat at Milwaukee as rival racer dominates the field in a high profile sprint. Local track officials report a close finish and improved times despite Patchen’s effort.
In Terre Haute on Sept 18 19 a pacing special saw John R Gentry defeat Joe Patchen and Vera Capel in straight heats. Patchen faltered in heat three as Gentry posted 2:07 last quarter while Capel urged the others on in a bid for a record. Crowd of twenty thousand at the fair grounds witnessed the tense finish and McHenry drove Gentry hard.
Two boys found a chart in a buried two gallon jug mapping a wind mill road and a pasture stone. A later dig uncovered part of an iron chest handle at the site nine feet by four. Rumors of untold riches swirl as investigators search the road and field.
Senator West of Missouri denies reports of changing his stance on silver. He telegraphed editor C H Jones to say the New York Herald claim is false and that he remains a free coinage advocate. He says no conversation occurred abroad and he has not departed from his principles.
A German citizen reports Belle Scott of East Columbia Street as the thief of $40. Police investigated after the claim but the money was not found and the claimant declined to file an affidavit. The case remains unresolved with the accuser labeled a victim of the wiles of woman.
Conumpra S C September 19 A constitutional convention session lasting about 40 minutes saw numerous resolutions introducing sweeping changes. Proposals include a whipping post, treason for separation from the U S, unbreakable union, judicial system overhaul, women’s property rights, and chain gangs for road work. Tensions rise over editorials and threats amid Butler Tillman dispute and Butler’s arrival fueling safety concerns.
Weekly Saturday trips to Lake Maxinkuckee aboard the Nickel Plate road offered through September 28. For details contact agents and inquire locally.
Boston reports a surge of thefts by women using drugged drinks and staged embraces to rob men. A victim found unconscious on Shawmut avenue died. police suspect female operators. One case mirrors earlier methods including diamond pin thefts. Meyer's opening promises an elegant free lunch. The Fort Wayne Presbytery held a profitable session at Columbia City with three addresses. George Meyer to serve free lunch next Thursday at 104 Calhoun Street. Job printing offered by the Twigs-Post job office.
Cholera spreading rapidly in Tanater with eighteen deaths in the last 24 hours. The outbreak is moving south into Africa, officials report.
The Iron Molders union has ordered a strike in eight major Boston iron foundries. The action starts immediately and about 300 workers are expected to leave.
Miss Mamie Stemen and Mr. Clarence S. Smith were married in a ceremony that united two families. The event drew relatives and friends to witness the vows and celebrate the new couple.
The wedding of Miss Mary Lydia Stemen to Mr. Clarence Smith was held at Dr. and Mrs. B. Stemen’s home with attendance from Dr. John R. Wright of Washington D C and many others. The ceremony used Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches with a large lawn reception and a later home ceremony for Miss Mabel Rita Moore and William Aylmer Spice. Mr. and Mrs. John A Bookwalter celebrated their golden wedding at 213 East Wayne Street with children grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance.
The event marked a ceremony half a century ago with a bridesmaid role for Mrs. Bookwalter. The program last evening was interesting and impressive, with Rev. F. T. Simpson reading the ritual service and giving a welcome address, plus several other speeches and musical interludes.
Mrs. Mary Calvin and her four children including a 12-year-old stayed on the streets with a hand organ as heat neared 100. Humane Officer Schlaudroff warned of possible prosecution. She claimed Logansport as home and that her husband drank. Trustees provided transport home.
Reported contract awarded at Elkhart for laying 30 miles to Milford with plans to extend to Fort Wayne via Wolf Lake. J J Burns of Chicago and Crosby White & Co of Baltimore participate. power house规模 expansion planned. If works proceed, Fort Wayne gains new electric routes boosting regional trade. George Meyer’s opening with free lunch scheduled at 104 Calhoun Street.
Still no clear progress in the Dunfee tragedy as Whitley authorities chase a lead of uncertain value. A hickory stump from the murder club was found near Shane's slaughter house, dug up and taken to Columbia City for Sheriff Hughes. Funeral held for George M. Singer of Dunfee with relatives from Convoy and Payne present. Also note a Niagara Falls excursion on Sept 21 22 via Nickel Plate Road with round trip $5 tickets, Fort Wayne departure 2 PM, Falls arrival 7 AM, 22nd.
Bishop Thoburn of the Methodist Church for India spoke to a large audience at St. Paul M E Church detailing India's social structure with about 4000 castes and daily wages of 6 to 7 cents. He noted cowrie shells as a unit among the poor and said 8000 natives have joined the Methodist Church.
Col Dick Thompson promotes travel to Dallas for the bout citing Texas law limits. A sleeper will attach to the St Louis express October 28 with passengers reaching Dallas before the October 31 fight. Round trip tickets cost 28.20 dollars, covering over 1100 miles at a striking rate.
Articles of incorporation filed in the county recorder office for the Comet Oil Company Fort Wayne with capital stock set at 30000 dollars. Incorporators and board include Dick Townsend Joseph Gruber Henry Mordhurst Edward Ross and George Darrow who have 20000 dollars in stock. Company to operate 50 years to prospect for oil in the Montpelier oil district and has secured options.
Meyers invites the public to an open house next Thursday evening at 104 Calhoun street. The event highlights new offerings and provides refreshments for attendees.
Mrs S Ganzer wife of the local grocer at Lewis and Francis streets was badly burned when a lamp exploded in her room. The burning oil splashed over the room and set her clothing aflame before her husband extinguished the flames. The fire department arrived but a few buckets of water sufficed to quench the fire.
John Washburn and Walter Pricket received three year terms in the circuit court at Columbia City for their roles in a brutal assault on a mentally disabled girl last months. Several other youths await trial on complicity charges, with expected similar penalties. The victim was nearly killed. A closing line notes a free lunch offer at Henry Boschet’s saloon, James Wells Street.
The Jersey Lily's gem casket vanished from a bank as authorities investigate a forged order. Mrs Langtry was touring the Continent when the theft occurred.
London reports Mrs. Lily Langtry, actress, loses $200,000 in diamonds after a forged bank order for her jewel casket is honored in her absence. The bank surrendered the gems, later revealed as a forgery. No clues on the forger yet.
New York City magistrate Cornell at Jefferson Market Court ruled that a man who serves liquor at home on Sunday violates the law and could be treated as a saloon keeper. Police Commissioner Parker agrees, suggesting private dinners may still allow drink but guests must stay dry. President Roosevelt began Sunday prohibition but aims to protect private homes.
A committee of hold over senators including Ellison of Fort Wayne Holler of South Bend and Duncan of Bloomington met at the Denison hotel to discuss employing convicts. Warden Harris Senator Haggard and South Bend Tribune editor Miler attended. They considered using prisoners on public highways and plan another meeting within a month at Michigan City.
A grand benefit ball honoring Nick Housbach the blind man will be held at the Saengerbund hall on Friday evening. Proceeds from the event support Housbach and related charitable efforts.
Chicago market report shows December wheat at 5 94 cents, corn 29 30? The closing lists December wheat 5 94, corn 24 30, May oats 21 9 cents, January pork 9 62 dollars, lard 5 87, ribs 4 95. Hogs receipts 20 000, market active and steady then 5 points lower. Cattle receipts 16 000, market quiet with prospects 5 to 10 points lower. Sheep receipts 18 000, market weak and 10 points lower.
Judge Hackney's opinion in the Indiana supreme court holds humane society officers cannot kill condemned horses without notifying the owner and allowing a trial in open court. The article notes the new rule affects how humane societies operate statewide and hints at changes affecting animal welfare enforcement.
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