22 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1884
Page
1
A sprawling report details press battles over duties, railro ad safety, and political appointments. It notes resignations and wealth transfers among heirs, clashes with the treasury, and tariffs affecting southern mills and northern production. The piece cites figures on claims, aging aristocracy, and evolving postwar policy.
The article reviews proposed provisions of the Ragen bill regulating interstate railroad traffic. It aims to end discrimination in freight rates, outlaw rebates, and ensure uniform charging for similarly distant shipments, with railroads required to publish rates and provide five days notice before changes. It notes the bill seeks public protection against unjust favoritism and private manipulation by railroad managers.
Fragmented ad-like text touts Dr Wistard Balaam remedies for consumption and coughs, Hood's Sarsaparilla as a general tonic, with bold claims of universal praise for kidney and digestive ailments, vendors and pharmacists selling across broad markets.
Local merchants announce plans to move from the current building to a new site in Fort Wayne. They describe stocking a wide range of goods including dress goods, underwear, corsets, and ladies wear and expect to open by late April with reduced prices and bold bargains.
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