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Fort Wayne Times Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1895

Page

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Blood Lifts Pursuit After Attempted Custody Fight

In Anderson Indiana two men tried to raid the county infirmary to seize the Bolton children amid a deadly escape attempt following the George Hires murder case. Superintendent Kenyon fired on the intruders wounding one. the other fled toward White River, blood tracks guiding authorities to a body left by the roadside.

Anderson Ind County Infirmary George Hires William Foust Elwood Bolton Hires Madison County William Cox Kokomo George Eph Crull Kenyon Bolton Boys White River

Centlivre beer the Fort Wayne favorite and a source of pride

Fort Wayne residents prize the Centlivre brewery for its pure wholesome beer made locally. The ad praises honesty in brewing, notes Centlivre’s top standing in Fort Wayne and abroad, and highlights local employment and city pride in industrial growth. Also mentions seven races on tomorrow’s program and a Maine woman’s tale of hidden silver.

Port Wayne Fort Wayne Centlivre Brewery Centlivre

Harrison's candidacy hangs on early word before October conference

In Pranaponis Indiana Sept. 25 General Harrison faces pressure to announce a renomination bid before the party leaders meet on Oct. 10. Reed and McKinley spearhead campaigns in Indiana as rivals seek second choice pledges, while Indiana Republicans weigh tariff stances and committee influence amid a shifting political machine.

Inpranaponis Ind Harrison McKinley Reed Indiana McKnley House of Representatives Congress George W. Steele Eleventh Maine Steele Marion

Fire destroys mill and lumber yard near Pirrspune

A morning blaze at Carnegie, five miles west of Pirrspune, Pa., destroyed Waldee and Foster's flouring mill and Martin's lumber yard and damaged several homes. Pittsburg firefighters answered the call and quickly contained the flames to prevent total town destruction.

Pirrspune Carnegie Here Waldee & Foster Martin Pittsburg

Ranchmen Battle With Indians Near Hermosillo

In Hermosillo Mexico a scouting party of ranchmen fought a band of about 20 Yaqui Indians southeast of town. The Indians attacked ranches burning buildings and drove off hundreds of cattle. Five Indians were killed and several wounded. Three ranchmen died and five were wounded in a hand to hand clash.

Hermosillo Mex Here

Ghostly Greely bones claim fuels Arctic mystery

From St. John s Newfoundland Sept 25 inquiry confirms belief that Peary relief expedition found human relics of Greely explorers at Cape Sabine. Two unnamed crewmen say bones were seen while the party planned a harbor search but had to depart as ice threatened the steamer.

St. Jonas Newfoundland Greely Cape Sabine Peary

Burglary at Mariotte's Pawnshop on East Columbia

Burglars forced a transom at Mariotte's pawnshop and stole $20 in cash plus $6 from the show window and $14 from the cash register. The private watchman found the break about 3 AM. Police seek clues, suspecting juvenile involvement.

Mariotte East Columbia Street Marriotte

Irish convention in Chicago reopens old movement

The Pall Mall Gazette argues the so called new Irish nationalist movement resembles the old one that was crushed after the Cronin murder revelations. It says the objective was proven to be doodle and not real independence for Ireland.

London Pall Mall Gazette Chicago Cronin Ireland

Diver in diving suit aids building on Sixth Avenue

In New York on September 25 a diver in regular submarine gear works to lay foundations for a large Sixth Avenue building. He reaches an ancient creek bed where water is abundant, requiring caissons to be sunk and the diver to descend over 20 feet to assist the project.

New York Sixth Avenue

Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Opens Sessions at Richmont

The Indiana yearly meeting of Friends, the largest western Quaker body, began sessions at Richmont with two preparatory meetings. It claims 18,000 members, 4,000 more than the western meeting at Plainfield. Noted visitors attend. Lake Steamer Alberta Is Safe. Toronto dispatches report the Canadian Pacific steamer Alberta, delayed by severe storms, arrived at Port Arthur 32 hours late after being unaccounted since Sunday morning through Sault Ste. Marie. It carried many passengers and held concerns for its safety.

Richmont Ind United States Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Western Yearly Meeting Plainfield Alberta Toronto Port Arthur Canadian Pacific Line Sault Ste. Marie

Chicago market quotes and closing prices report

Chicago market recap shows December wheat 614c up from open 614 and close 59t c. Corn 20%c sliced. May oats 2le. January pork 9.50. lard 5.82. ribs 4.87. Hogs receipts 25,000. market active 5 to 10 points lower. Cattle receipts 18,000. market quiet and steady. Sheep receipts 2,000. market weak 10 points lower. Closing: December wheat 59t c. corn 29c. May oats 20%c. January pork 9.45. lard 5.80. ribs 4.80. Robert J. beats world record on Thursday.

Chicago

City Council Adjourns After Broad Deliberations

Last night the city council met in special session with all members present except Scheid and Young. Mayor Oakley approved ordinances transferring funds for police and fire needs, streetcar speed regulation, sidewalk cleanup, and a fort site monument. Debates over property transfers and a $25,000 bond for Mr Everett's street railway franchise continued. The meeting adjourned to next Friday evening.

Scheid Young Oakley Central Union Telephone Company Board of Public Works Jones Committee On Department of Finance Gamewell Fire Alarm Company Fire Department Committee On Finance Griebel Ninde Nirdlinger and Swinney Avenues Illinois Avenue Swinney Avenue J. G. Lehr McDonald Board of Health and Charities Mohr Everett

Despondent inventor and suicides cross borders

Dr J S Martin aged 74 at Berrien Springs Mich died by suicide last night a lance thrust in his heart a physician’s case of knives beside him and a farewell note indicating premeditation Melancholia from business reverses J F Glen inventor of Glen air brake suicides following his wife’s death at 115 Fremont street in Cutcano ConsTANTINOPLE reports 100 lives lost in a landslide at Hudeya Yemen end of item

Cutcano J. F. Glen Fremont Street Constantinople Hodeira Yemen Hudeya

Carrie Stewart Shoots Lover in Jealous Rage

In Chicago on September 25 Carrie Stewart, described as a negress, shot and killed her lover Thomas Holbrook this morning. The incident involves the male factor Robert J, labeled king of all papers, as part of the report context.

Chicago Carrie Stewart Thomas Holbrook Robert J

Mineral Well Sanitarium Sold to Ohio Syndicate

A Fort Wayne owned sanitarium once run by Dr. C B Stemen has been transferred to a syndicate led by A A Scott & Co of Lima Ohio. Dr Bennett of Lima represented the buyers and plans include electric lights and updated furnishings to elevate the facility to top national standards. The sale price remains undisclosed.

Abbott Sanitarium C. RB. Stemen A. A. Scott & Co Lima Bennett Ohio Syndicate Fort Wayne

Local Grocery Advertises Bargain Prices in Fruit House

Reduced hams and shoulders sold at 10 and 7 cents per pound respectively. Butter priced at 18 cents per pound and 10 cents for a jar. Flour from Country Mills and Oil's and City Mills offered at 3.00 to 3.50 per barrel. Home grown potatoes available at 35 cents per bushel. Fruit House offers these sale items.

Best Country Mills Oil’s City Mills Fruit House

Signal for hostilities to come from Paris in war clouds

Berlin reports the Franco-Russian alliance as a major political factor and says war could break out at any moment. The signal for hostilities is expected to come from Paris, not St. Petersburg, where the government lacks a firm hand.

Berlin The Kreuz-Zeitung Paris St. Petersburg

Romantic mission seals pair for China voyage

Rev. Albert Shenk of LaPoris Indiana sails to China to wed Miss Pearl Gardner who has been a missionary there. The Jasper county clergyman and choir leader were affianced before her departure and plan to marry two years later upon his arrival. The couple will continue their shared vocation among the heathens.

LaPoris Ind Albert Shenk Jasper County China Miss Pearl Gardner Indiana Miss Gardner Shenk Church Missionary Board Mr. Shenk

Deaths and Funerals: Alexander and Wise

Mrs. Alexander, mother of cigar manufacturer Sam Alexander, died yesterday in Marion Indiana at age 54 after a long illness. William Wise, 40, died yesterday at 8 pm at his home 18 Smith Street from bowel inflammation. he worked at Bowser Oil Tank works. The funeral for Wise is set for 2 pm tomorrow.

Alexander Sam Alexander Marion Ind William Wise Smith Street Bowser Oil Tank Works

Diphtheria Quarantines Enacted At Two City Homes

This morning two new diphtheria cases were reported and the homes at 43 Elizabeth Street and 1388 Horace Street were placed under quarantine. Several other cases exist in the city, and the board of health is urged to act promptly to prevent further spread. The city previously gained immunity through swift precautionary measures.

Elizabeth Street Horace Street Board of Health

Roadhouse on Spy Run sold to local saloonist for five thousand

The Spy Run roadhouse long run by Tom Hunt was sold yesterday to Louis Banet, the Columbia Street saloonist, for 5000. Peter Goodfellow of Columbia City owned the property, having bought it a year earlier from Hunt. Real estate agent Peter Poirson handled the sale. Catharine Dunlap seeks divorce in circuit court through attorney J R Bittenger, alleging abandonment and failure to provide from husband John Dunlap.

Spy Run Avenue Tom Hunt Louis Banet Columbia Street Peter Goodfellow Columbia City Mr. Hunt Peter Poirson Mrs. Dunlap Circuit Court J. R. Bittenger Catharine Dunlap John Dunlap

Opening invitation at Man Milliner on Calhoun Street

ORA SEANEY invites readers to attend the opening during the last three days of the week. The notice lists Calhoun Street addresses 158 to 160 and identifies the milliner as the host.

Ora Seaney Man Milliner Calhoun Street

Hill Fails to Harmonize State Democracy with Tammany

Syracuse September 25 Hill fails to harmonize the state democracy with Tammany and the state democracy bolts the convention. They reject a one fifth representation and sit as spectators as Ex-Governor Flower is named permanent chairman. The ticket nominated includes Horatio G. King Daniel G. Griffin Horton Chase J. B. Judson Devitt C. Ward and John S. Teller with seats at the convention.

Syracuse N. Y Hill Tammany State Democracy Grace-Fairchild Alhambra Flower Horatio G. King New York Daniel G. Griffin Watertown Horton Chase Albany J. B. Judson Gloversville

The Best Races of the Year Tomorrow Hopeful Preview

A brief view notes strong performances yesterday and predicts even sharper showings tomorrow. Mentions top contenders and a sense of rising form across events with optimistic tone.

Races Set for Tomorrow After Morning Rain Changes Plan

No races today as rain turned the track muddy. Tomorrow shows a fast course with seven races plus the unfinished 2:28 trot. Robert J aims to break the world pacing record and others vie for top heats and purses.

Robert J Terre Haute Captain Crouch Tom Exum Harry Victor Carrie Strathmore Crysolite Dentine

Peculiar divorce case in Anderson court

In Anderson Judge Ellison handles a curious divorce suit. The case centers on Joe Mix trading household goods for his wife with Joe Badgley, who loaded her into a wagon. The state objects to the sale and the wife seeks a divorce, though she does not intend to marry Badgley.

Badgley

Impressive Scene In Human Hearts At The Temple

In the play Human Hearts at the Temple Mr Reid features a scene where Arkansas governor grants a pardon to a life prisoner Tom Logan after being moved by a bouquet of yellow roses. The storyline references William Allen the Iron Governor of Ohio and his dramatic mercy scene unfolds amid a Columbus prison backdrop.

Temple Mr. Reid Arkansas Tom Logan Wm. Allen Ohio Columbus Allen

Two Jolly Chums at Temple Delights Fans

A fair Temple audience enjoyed Two Jolly Chums with Grady and Ross delivering strong stage routines. A Svengali showdown in the final act drew lingering applause as a youth in the crowd sang under hypnosis. Tonight’s show is expected to draw a large crowd. Next Sunday Pastor Northrop bids farewell after 13 years at Tabernacle Baptist before moving to Cincinnati. Admission to the races remains unchanged at 50 cents per day.

Grady Ross Svengeli Northrop Tabernacle Baptist Church Cincinnati

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Penter Rocenano Fred Snow Vinal Haven Mr. Harrison Benny Carnegie, Pa Great Quaker Meeting Chicago Market the City Fathers Mr. Mohr Mr. Everett Europe Hunt Roadhouse Pastor Northrop Roger Bros Builders Hardware F. M. Smith & Co Calhoun St Coop Globe Mills Any Other
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