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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
1
In New York a case before Justice Patterson concerns Matthias Ballardt, 80, who sues John Bague for $200 loaned under unusual conditions involving his wife. Bague claims the money came with plans to marry the widow, while Ballardt’s wife is a central figure. The suit unfolds amid delicate legal questions.
Heavy rain left the track muddy but by 4 45 pm it was fast as Robert J Azote prepared to challenge the world record of 2 034 held by Alix. Azote arrived with Andy McDowell to drive him tomorrow. Thousands attended todays program with Dentine winning the 2 28 trot and Geddes taking the 2 40 trot for 2 year olds. Theodore Shelton dominated the 2 30 three year old pace with multiple heat wins.
In Fauron Missouri on September 26 William Massey, a well known farmer, was seized by white caps and whipped severely. He had returned home intoxicated and driven his wife and six children from the residence, prompting the attack.
ProrsA II Sept 26 report says local engineers deny knowledge of any Wabash engineers being discharged for brotherhood membership and express belief that no strike will occur.
Races begin at 9 a m tomorrow with a two day program in one. See Azote go the world's trotting trotting.
In St Louis Senator George G. Vest rejects claims a new light altered his views on currency. He reaffirms support for free silver at 16 to 1, predicts a Democratic convention split, and argues the United States must lead in bimetallic settlement, with Europe likely to follow. He cites Germany and England as increasingly sympathetic to silver.
The Indiana appellate court affirms Judge Dawson's ruling in the state ex rel McKinney v Souder. The ruling holds no right of action in the superior court on an officer's bond under the 1879 act to recover penalties under the 1893 act.
In Nivts Michigan William Ebnor a German farmer narrowly avoided losing 3000 dollars in a confidence game. Two strangers deceived him with a three card monte setup at his home but bank officials intervened when Ebner sought a large withdrawal. The swindlers escaped and are believed to be the famed con artist known as Gold Brick Austin. Races begin at 9 am tomorrow see Azote.
In circuit court attorneys Colerick and France file a complaint by Caroline Siebert seeking divorce from Otto W Seibert and $2000 alimony on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married January 16 by Squire L P Huser after nine months they have not lived happily together. New Crematory is Completed and Willis plans to burn garbage today or tomorrow to test the facility as a fair test is prepared by the Dickson company guarantees. See Azote tomorrow after noon.
A Fort Wayne school board meeting shows new member Mr. Foster at odds with Morgan and Hoffman on most issues. Expenditures total 94.40, staff reassignments between Miner street Bloomingdale Jefferson and Washington schools approved, chair purchases authorized, and a wall for the Clay school alley bid 132.00 referred to the superintendent. Foster pushes for regular monthly meetings and for codifying school rules while seeking changes to salary withholding and payment procedures. proposals on Lakeside and South Wayne building sites await tax levy actions. The session adjourned to allow a conference with the high school principal.
Poundmaster Brown found 47 year old Frank Richter on Eliza street. He had been drinking and later died at Hope hospital after doctors attributed morphine overdose. Richter had worked at the county jail and frequented the station house for liquor. Azote faces Alix’s 2.033-4 record tomorrow.
Superintendent Ligget received a note from Mrs. H. M. Lee of Milwaukee about her son Nathan R. Lee a printer in the city without a working card after leaving Fort Wayne. He is robust but feared to harm himself per his mother. No change in race admission price remains 50 cents daily. Court notes list several lawsuits and filings including Avantz v Baals for 200, Meyer v Slamper for 150, and estate matters for Nichelson and Longacre, plus a verdict of not guilty but insane for Hobbs.
Three unknown men entered John Akers and wife home in Lafayette township at 1 30 am bound the couple in bed and chloroformed the husband. They stole 40 dollars in gold from eight five dollar coins and Mrs Akers purse plus small change. Neighbors found the bound pair later. No major clues. investigators hold a minute description of the money and keys. The robbers fled in a buggy after cutting the outside screen door.
A vivid stage pitch extols Hal Reid's play Human Hearts at the Masonic temple with promises of tears laughter and uplift. Also notes Azote in a trotting effort and local price listings for butter flour bacon and produce at the Fruit House.
An ad lists low round trip fares from Fort Wayne to Washington and B Y P events. Tickets and information available at the north depot Fort Wayne during September 28th to 28th and October 6th to 10th. The Trans-Post suggests trying a want ad.
Yesterday in Madison Indiana newspaper man Sam C Moffat married Isabel Cowlam in a full episcopal ceremony. The groom is Fort Wayne Gazette city editor and the bride taught vocal music at Hanover college. They plan to reside with John Jacobs on Spy Run avenue while awaiting their eastward tour.
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