06 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1895
Page
1
A fragmentary excerpt argues for controlling world production and selecting only good goods, powered by unlimited capital to secure low prices. It links this to daily comforts like hot and cold days and emphasizes Fort Wayne savings on garments and underwear with improved trimming and lower costs for homes.
The Pullman Palace Car Company increased wages by 10 percent for about 4,900 workers across its shops. President Wickes said the raise fulfills a promise made during the previous strike and notes the timing reflects business conditions rather than any special significance. The adjustment has been phased in over the past two weeks with no formal company announcement yet.
A Memphis report confirms six people died in a recent incident. Details remain scarce as officials investigate the causes and circumstances surrounding the fatalities. Local authorities urged residents to stay away from the scene and await official updates.
Terrible steamer wreck near Memphis leaves at least six dead and a dozen injured as Lady Lee sinks after striking a hidden obstruction. Victims include Hobbs and Mrs Webster with relatives, barber Peter Watson known as Uncle Peter, and several deck passengers. Fire, churches, and shops suffer damage. wreckage endangers remaining crew. Wires down. further reports anticipated.
Shock reports say Abraham Eckerd shot Fred T. Bittenbender near the First National Bank in Nanticoke on Main Street. Bittenbender, a school director and real estate owner, died after Eckerd, a janitor, fired three times. Eckerd is jailed as talk of lynching grows. Also, Dr. Baward R. Palmer, a prominent physician, died after a bicycle collision in Lovaytitt Ky. The accident involved Wm Colston and Palmer, who died en route to Norton infirmary.
The July market report shows Wheat Corn Oats and Pork Lard and cash prices with bids and asks. Nearby notes list July through Sept futures and price quotes alongside market shorthand. Also reported are incidents from Portary Oregon on James B Davis death estate debt and a Covington Kentucky case with John Chambers linked to a lakefront money destruction. A Texas drought impact on cotton and a domestic legal anecdote on domestic disputes appear, plus a local tennis result with Sumner Tardy defeating his brother Sam 6-4 6-2.
Rev. Stephen A. Northrop, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Fort Wayne for thirteen years, has likely accepted a unanimous call to become pastor of the Cincinnati Baptist church in the Queen City of the West. He would take a $3,700 salary with two parsonages, and his wife would lead the church choir. If he accepts, he may not depart before October, leaving a congregation that has grown from a small start to about nine hundred members.
Valkyrie JI won the first Royal Clyde yacht race with Britannia second and Ailes third. The course was about fifty miles, prizes 1 pound for first and 30 pounds for second. Valkyrie’s corrected time beat Britannia by 14 minutes 24 seconds after time allowances. Other items note income tax refunds and a Burlington shootout with police injuries.
A flood of riot reports from the Kattywar peninsula describes bloody clashes between Hindoo marriage processions and natives at Porbandar. Three rioters killed and 184 Mohammedans wounded as troops restore order after several hours of disturbance.
Death notices recount the passing of Mrs. Margaret Farrel at age ninety five at home with daughter Mrs. Catherine Moltin in Decatur, detailing birth in Chester County Pa and marriage to Edward Parrell, with twelve children and numerous descendants. Other obituaries note Marie Welker of Brackenridge Street, Mrs. Shaw of Wahesh railroad prominence, and Joseph Hirschfalder's funeral at St Mary’s church, plus a weekly roll of deaths from July 1 including Christian Bobs, Mary Welker, Michael Ryan, and others. The piece also covers broader notes on education conventions in Denver and battlefield rumors from Havana amid ongoing conflicts.
Washington township resident JC McMaken spoke in the city today about a planned horse and colt show aimed at exposing two year old colts. The exhibit would be free to the public, likely at Brinsley's feed yard, with first second and third prizes. A meeting of farmers and merchants is planned to organize an association and appoint officers and committees, with a possible county fair association growing from the event.
The large midsummer clearing sale begins Monday, July 4, offering ten days of deep discounts across all departments. Silks to linens, lace to muslin, and every item advertised at cost or below, with hundreds of goods priced to attract shoppers. Local lines note a bright throng expected as Frank & Co. and Calhoun Street hosts herald the event.
A fire at Grand Street between Gund and Selita burned several barns, started by sparks from a passing engine. Two barns owned by Mrs John McCenn at 65 Grand Street burned, another owned by Rod Dalman and Pat Murphy nearly destroyed. Loss estimated around 200 dollars. Firefighters battled dry conditions and Fourth of July firecrackers contributing to spread, amid reports of other fires nearby. A separate incident injured Charles Putnam after a streetcar collision, with head lacerations and skull base injury.
Report notes the long tenure of Logewell township justice of the peace, mentions graduates, and recalls Rev A E Yartman’s farewell prayer scene with birds and song. It also highlights the Zant family of Glenford Ohio, with multiple relatives serving as ministers in Reformed and Lutheran churches and a welcoming home for pastors.
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