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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1895
Page
1
A fragmentary editorial notes the needs of consumers and argues for tight manufacturing control and selective production. It asserts the value of discerning good from bad goods, deploying capital, and maintaining low prices to ease homes' costs for underwear. The tone hints at a local business push to attract shoppers.
At Sing Sing Prison Dr Robert W Buchanan was executed at 11:30 AM after a decades long legal fight to spare his life. The case, involving his second wife Annie Sutherland and a disinterred autopsy, drew appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court and even the British ambassador. Buchanan faced an intense, protracted battle before the chair, with supporters including his wife and legal backers arguing for commutation.
July 1 in New York reported a citywide move against liquor saloons under excise laws. Committees of seven local saloonkeepers aided by police forced closures, with a brisk evangelist push and arrests for defiant owners. Bowery Park Row and Third Avenue faced widespread closures, leaving many municipal districts sorrowful and show the public impact of reform days.
A pitcher Alf George for Marion collapsed after walking home in Breele's Park opening game at Pow Moments Afterward in Devarve Indiana. He died at a hotel. George was unmarried, about 25, from Gas City. The incident sparked church opposition to Sunday baseball. Also reported: horse races at Bowne Genax Ohio with winners and times, Bullmont sets track record at Ray City Michigan, and political notes on reelections of Balfour and Chamberlin in Manchester and Birmingham. Markets section covers Chicago Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard, and Ribs with July prices.
Honolulu dispatch reports the Hawaiian Senate endorsed most of President Dole's appointments, excluding W R Castle who faces opposition led by Senator McCandless. The committee on foreign affairs asked for more time before reporting Castle's confirmation as other nominees advance. The House tabled a resolution recommending Castle's appointment while naming several state council members.
The report notes the first time since the uprising that pernicious papers were suppressed by police in Bronsom Indiana on July 1 and that publishers face fines for crime related content. It lists cases from appraisers on Maye ville gravel road to divorces and liquor sales licenses, with local notices about weddings, sales, and public behavior warnings.
The second international Epworth League conference in Bergion ends after a large farewell service. Leaders including Bishop Galloway and Dr Potts preside. resolutions urge Toronto as next host, vow to fight liquor traffic, keep the Lord's Day holy, and push civic purification and honest city government.
Fort Wayne police arrested Charles Riedmiller, a well known saloon keeper, on a Sunday liquor charge after officers observed activity at his establishment. He pleaded guilty, received a fine with costs, and was released from custody. Police reports note additional arrests for drunk and disorderly behavior and a monthly tally of local offenses.
Mayor C Buskley opened the Good Citizenship service at Plymouth Congregational Church urging citizens to attend ward meetings, participate in caucuses, and support honest government. Rev. Ainslie followed, stressing the need for reform through active church and municipal leagues and strong law enforcement to curb crime and corruption in the city. Seventy five Neweboys and guests then gathered for a banquet at Randall hotel with toasts by local figures and a band performance, highlighting community spirit.
Dougall and Dik Townsend led a community crowd in a city band parade. Friends Vanukesy and Mondall joined the group as they traveled home after the event. Superintendent Johnson offered the band a free treat and Professors Reineke and Jagaba assisted, making the evening a memorable village gathering.
Obituaries outline Michael Ryan a prominent imprinter at the Putnam works dying after a seizure and long illness. Also listed are Mrs. Bobba Upleyer, 43, funeral under Knights of Pythias, and Homer Vought’s infant son from Youngstown. The piece notes citizenship meeting plans in Willim Grove New Haven with July Fourth events and multiple church picnics plus a bicycle race at Driving Park with top finishers listed.
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