13 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1895
Page
1
The piece asserts three keys to supply people’s needs: monitor world manufacturing, discern quality, and possess capital to leverage low prices. It claims these allow low prices on underwear as Fort Wayne reveals its effort to cut costs and offer better trimmed garments during hot, cold, and busy days.
Thousands attend the fourth day of the Big O. E. Convention at Mechanicy Bay Williston. Morning devotions and street services open the day with speeches by Bishop Alexander Walters and Congressman Elijah Morse on citizenship. A rain disruption shifts events to two large tents as the World's Christian Endeavor union is formed and plans are set for global collaboration.
Locale reports a missing young woman from Lake Senaca area near Lodi. Governor McGorkle and Adjutant General Holly arrived with a special train to Elkhorn fields for talks with operators as efforts to locate the missing girl continue. Major figures include Col. Bob Carr and UMW representative Mrbride. numerous workers keep arriving as authorities press for action.
At Mary Azwuny Park NJ on July 12 the Wheelmen meet began with two thirds mile heats. First heat won by Louis Hunter of ND in 2 07.23. Leatherbury of Baltimore won heat two in 1.48. Third heat had none qualifying with 2.07.1 time. Chas M. Elrta of New York won heat four in 1.43 while S Hen shaw from Gresawin rode in heat three.
Best disqualified and banned from riding for fowl. Multiple heats listed with winners and times led by F B Egelhoff and Harley Davidaon, with entries from Brook, Bradford, Utica, and Chicago. Final heats crown Frank Jenney, Choa Murphy, A W Porter, Dirk Berger, Ray McDonald, A D Kennedy, Chas Earl, Otto Zeigher, and E Bald with various times. Weather notes mention dark clouds, light rain, then clearing skies. Grand Jury reports in Chicago indictments against Aldermen Finkler and Martin for bribery and a call to amend imprisonment for soliciting bribes.
New York July 15 The American steamer St Louis arrived from South Hampton on its second voyage to this port. It left July 6 at 12:15 PM past Bishops Rock light and reached Sandy Hook light at 4:15 AM after six days, eighteen hours and forty seven minutes. Louis carried 40 saloon 1st cabin 539 steerage passengers praised the ship. A charity concert in the saloon raised funds for the American Senuan society. A birth occurred aboard with a steerage passenger’s child born last Sunday and $10 was subscribed for the baby’s benefit.
Leading statesmen and national figures plan attendance at the Feknyganga park dedication in Chattanooga. Governor Hastings extends rooms at Lookout Inn for nine and parlor. Secretary of War Tamont seeks rooms for himself and cabinet members. Nixon's congressional party reserves forty rooms at Lookout Inn. Daniel H. Bycles and the Chickamauga commission members also secure rooms. Governor Greenhalge and party book apartments at the Read House hospital.
A chaotic report details spurious bonds tied to Z Lewis with $300100 in forged hands tied to collateral. Minnie Fletcher, once a lithographer, claims Lewis misrepresented himself as unmarried and copied bonds for lithographers while denying forging notes. Additionally local crime notes recount a fatal shooting at Big Caballo Creek and assorted town gossip and minor incidents.
A garbled report describes Davenport mile track events with Hal Pointer setting pace in 2.06 and Strathberry leading heats. mentions other horses including Fidal and Dandy Jim, with times around 2.08 and 2.90. Also notes Antrim heirs meeting and local incidents in Bloomingdale, plus deaths, accidents, and a New Cortland postmaster rumor.
Ganquetor Port Wayne Lodge No. th ALO and Fort Wayne lodge members staged a friendly three candidate membership drive. Bauer's side won with forty one new members while Yroglam's group brought in thirteen. Grand officers attended the banquet and a four course spread followed a lodge hall program with toasts and music. Several Fort Wayne residents and guests were noted for personal mentions. The event highlighted Fort Wayne's growth and the lodge’s outreach in northern Indiana. A July 1 filing announced a capital stock of 440,000 to manufacture a new papier patent.
Nighttime burglars ransack J H Grimme Sons No 108 Calhoun Treat shop, taking three full suits, light checked trousers, vests, and other garments worth between 74 and 100 dollars. A hatchet broken door, back yard drops, and two discarded gloves hint at their haste as Lt. Lapp and officers search the western city for clues.
The page lists multiple commodity bids including Wheat, Corn, Pork, Lard, Short Ribs, and Cot cash prices with July through Sept futures, plus a sale notice for Turkish Bath Tickets at $3.00 and a single bath at $1.00. Also references Turner Barn and location near Cluiow Street by Berry.
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