01 Jan 1895
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1895
Page
1
A satirical 1805 piece by Edgar W. Nye mocks vaccination with cowpox anecdotes and a rambling personal tale. It twists warnings about public schools and disease into a humorous critique of medical fear and outrage. The piece blends poultry phrases with reflections on life, invoking a wandering mind and a plea to hasten reunion with a lost cow named Fillay de Biff.
An odd narrative blends a smallpox aversion with a case of Fillay de Biff, a cow whose throat illness is treated by blowing powder into her windpipe. The tale shifts to a review of J Gordon Coogier’s fourth poetry volume from 1226 Lady Street, highlighting a portrait and a fragment of a verse about a violet and a jonquil.
A columnist skewers Col. Coogler and fellow poets with mock reviews and whimsical anecdotes. The piece riffs on dreams, a crowd of girls, and a snowbank episode, then savages diamond culture and poetic glosses, while noting manuscripts from Eli Dugaun and poems about the new Charleston post office building with satirical description.
A fragment recalls a conversation where Henpeck’s wife reportedly died from a medicine mix up. The exchange hints at questions of mistake versus intent, with Life and Vigorous and Ponch contributing wry remarks on appetite and curiosity.
A veteran newspaper correspondent and a commercial traveler discuss how their professions have changed since 1875. They highlight the Atlanta expo, the Binghamton home for travelers, and plans for a hospital and school. The traveler cites a 450000 to 500000 member estimate and notes the home’s impact on the city and public awareness.
In a dialog between a traveling man and a journalist, the drummer tradesman defends his class against harsh press caricature, arguing that commercial men face more temptations and hardships yet show comparable or better conduct and intelligence than others. The piece notes past excess and current discipline, with anecdotes about drinking and travel pressures. The exchange ends with a reference to George C. Green and a vow to shorten the report.
A long profile traces Louise Michel known as the Red Virgin, Mother of the Commune, planning a London lecturing tour to fund a refuge for political exiles. It covers her radical career from Paris barricades to New Caledonia, her exile, hunger for justice, and the notoriety and poverty she endures. It also recounts Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell’s fight to study medicine, becoming the first woman diplomaed at a Geneva NY college, and her later work in New York and London.
German papers report paper gas pipes as a success. Manilla paper strips are passed through molten asphaltum and molded under pressure then cooled and waterproofed. Not advertised much yet. Mrs Wiggles questions which typewriter Mr Waggles thinks best and what he uses, mentioning a Daisy.
An excerpt describes a tall party questioning being of ordinary size and a medical man limiting excitement. A bystander asks about injuries as a doctor notes two are fatal and others may be recoverable, with time the judge of outcomes.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press notes a waiter finding an oyster in oyster soap. The line comically declares such accidents shall not happen again, reflecting a humorous newspaper moment.
Fanny Kemble mocked the idea of a woman pursuing medicine as Dr Elizabeth Blackwell sought support for the New York Infirmary and College For Women. The pioneer physician faced constant opposition as she worked to fulfill her ambition and open pathways for women in medicine.
The piece accuses the sultan of duplicity over Armenian massacres, citing Bahri Pasha’s brutal record at Van and recent Aleppo appointment. It notes British pressure for removal, persistence of anti Armenian violence, and warns of consequences if new massacres occur in Aleppo. The author recalls missionary Twad dies quote as a lingering mistrust and mockery.
The Somerville Journal notes a visitor debate on a pleasant flat prior to a disastrous change as the walls were painted Monday and the ram-like structure deemed smaller than before. The dialogue recalls a comic critique of renovations affecting space and appearance.
Cuban forces under Gomez Maceo and Bandera maneuver around Havana area forming a protective arc north center and south of Matanzas. Spanish commanders claim advantage yet observers see a three column ring surrounding them west of Colon and near Matanzas. News from front remains sparse and conflicting.
The report attributes Corbett's Ji e method as the cause of his troubles, noting a year-old warning of collapse if he did not confront the issue. Letters allegedly exist in which he admits mistakes and pledges reform, but current indications suggest he failed to keep that promise.
Antontons Pa December 27 wage increases announced for H C Frick Co workers 15000 and W J Ramey 6000 raise 16 percent effective next week. Three months of peak coke activity with 10011 ovens fired out of 17947. The wage boosts aim to lift earnings to record highs in the coke region.
Zeitoun reports from observers say 2500 Armenians were killed, 250 Turks dead. Ambassadors from Great Britain France Russia Germany Italy and Austria sought to prevent Armenian massacres but expect little impact. Survivors of Zeitoun believed killed. dispute over later actions remains unresolved. Also reports Tesler found dead in Morgantown Indiana amid despondency and possible morphine evidence. Boundary dispute Missouri Iowa narrows to four miles by 107 feet harboring criminals. Pensions granted to Indiana citizens and a Berlin cable notes March 7 distribution of the Peoples Fortune worth 3.814 million dollars. A new born for the Graffe family.
A thief entered Mr. Sharp’s new Boone Street home through a cellar window while he was away, stealing all clothing items including two suits, shirts, underwear, hats, shoes and neckties. Police list stolen goods and investigate clues as neighbors heard nothing and the victim suspects a local rival. A side note reports a color-changing white cat at Bond’s mill and local Cranberry price shifts due to crop shortages and weather.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.