04 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
1
In Buncombe County a humorous tale opens with a community scene set in the mountains. The piece recalls early local serenades, apples in the moonlight, and small town mischief as notions of eccentric genius unfold amid rustic life and lighthearted tooled satire.
An eclectic historical piece blends a grotesque surgical anecdote with social commentary on women in science and co education. It also parodies academic and religious figures, quotes a Harvard expulsion, and recounts a North Carolina soda fountain scene with race and class observations.
Washington Capital reports ugly rumors swirl around the Prince of Wales in connection with the Goodwood race. The outcome remains uncertain as the Prince may yet lose on the track despite expectations.
A massive battle memorial park near Chattanooga advances for September 19 and 20 events. The project spans 5,521 acres with plans to add 1,000 more, featuring 70-foot iron observation towers, 2,000 cast iron tablets, and 70 artillery guns to honor both Union and Confederate forces from states across the nation.
An Atlantic correspondent describes Avon’s sulfur water as a powerful, unpalatable draught that both sickens and heals. Visitors endure seasickness like sensations, fatigue, and vivid nerves before gradual health improvements. The piece portraits a peculiar patron, long-term invalids, and the social mix at the springs, noting stark contrasts between vitality and chronic suffering.
J H L Brarpe recalls Civil War campaigns from the Chickahominy to Cold Harbor. He notes McClellan and Grant, compares casualty figures, and reflects on public memory, politics, and regional life near Hanover and Mechanicsville. He cites sources and laments misperceptions about war outcomes.
A long con artist confronted Patrolman Andy Miller at Ninth and Broadway describing a past hackman scam. The unsuspecting man boasted of tricking a driver with a brass depot check, leading to confusion before the pair separated, with the con man fleeing toward the depot.
The Indiana Democratic convention honors Thomas Taggart as the favored choice for national delegation leader amid debate over party platforms and farm franchise issues. Delegates clamor for names like Howard Stivers and Samuel Gold as Taggart earns enthusiastic support for dominance in the party’s future direction.
T. R. Allen a 44 year old Omaha resident and piano organist, shot himself while riding near Buffalo New York after leaving his wife to return to Omaha. He was found bleeding in the coach and taken to hospital with a wound near the heart. Neighbors note recent mental strain and reported heart trouble before his departure. Allen was active in Park M. E. church and worked for a dry goods firm, with past service as steward at Randall and plans to visit Montpetier.
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