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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1896

Page

3

Tariff Debate Boils Over as Grosvenor Attacks and Patterson Hits Back

In Washington the house debates the sundry civil bill with amendments. Grosvenor challenges Treasury strains and praises protection over revenue only policy while Patterson denounces the McKinley alignment and cites Sherman silver act flaws. Amid square clashes, remarks on Cleveland and tariff reform echo across the chamber.

Washington House Cannon Treasury Grosvenor Appropriations Committee Parismony Congress Talbert Dem South Carolina High Seas Patterson Tennessee Ohio McKinley Grover Cleveland Friends of the Ohio Democratic Party

Humorous Proposal to Sing the Doxology in Grover Cleveland Era Debates

A Democrat member proposes singing the Doxology amid laughter as Patterson asserts administration ties. Bailey questions Patterson credentials while Grosvenor doubts Patterson's representation. A recent Tennessee Democrats gathering favored free coinage.

Grover Cleveland Patterson Bailey Grosvenor Ennessee

Republicans Predict Bigger Victory In Rhode Island Election

Providence reports a heavy statewide vote with local contests shaping the assembly races in Johnson Cumberland Westerly Cranston and Central Falls. Governor Lippitt leads with a 9 477 plurality over Democrat Littlefield as five districts remain unofficial.

Providence Johnson Cumberland Westerly Cranston Central Falle Astate Lippitt Littlefield Dem Assembly

Michigan Grand Army Encampment Honors Leaders

General Walker commander in chief of the G A R addressed the state encampment in Saginaw on April 2 focusing on the G A R’s standing in New England and eastern states. General William Shakespere of Kalamazoo was elected department commander and Mrs Amanda J Halstead of Concord became department president of the W R C.

Michigan

Reed and McKinley factions clash at state convention

Senator Chandler explains to Senator Lodge the state convention endorsed both Reed and McKinley. He says Reed supporters conceded to McKinley sentiment, a move he calls cowardly though he acquiesced since Reed men outnumbered McKinley men.

Coxcamp Chandler Sensator Lodge Reed McKinley

Weaver Nominated for Congress on 128th Ballot

Walter L. Weaver of Clark County was nominated for Congress on the 128rd ballot at the Seventh district Republican convention in Springfield Ohio.

Springfield Walter L. Weaver Clark County

Public debt rises to 942 million as bonds drive increase

Treasury monthly debt report shows total public debt at 942,842,253 dollars, up 5,274,780 from February. Bonds delivered this month total 14,239,522 dollars, paid previously, with cash in treasury rising 8,934,741 dollars to offset.

Washington Treasury Department Treasury

Divine healer ordered to leave Cincinnati

Schrader a self styled divine healer has toured Cincinnati since Saturday freely healing the sick. He wears a crown of thorns on his head and claims power from his hands or clothing. He was brought before the mayor police chief and health officers for examination.

Cincinnati Schrader

Controversy Over Legislative Apportionment Case in Indiana

In Indianapolis, the Indiana supreme court ordered Republican and Democratic state committee attorneys to file briefs within ten days on motions to dismiss the 1885 legislative apportionment suit. Affidavits from Marion county officers opposed dismissal, while Republican lawyers countered. The case seeks an early decision to guide nominations for the next general assembly.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Democratic State Committee Republican State Committee Hawkins Smith Marion County J. W. Fesler Harry B. Smith Albert A. Womack Sterling BR. Holt Ferdinand Winter A. C. Harris M. E. Forkner General Assembly

Testimony on Chandler Taylor riot focus on Miller

In Indianapolis the police court heard testimonies from William Perkins and Stephen Johlso in the Chandler Taylor factory riot case. They described Miller Barcus and Tong in the attack on union molders and Miller's threats and fists as the crowd advanced.

Indianapolis Chandler & Taylor's Henry Miller Union William Perkins Chandler & Taylor Washington Street William Barcus Thomas Tong Long Miller Barcus Perkins Stephen Johlso North Illinois Street Blanchfield

Blind soldier regains sight prompts pension questions

John Hershman, an old soldier, regains vision after an episode of eye pain, despite prior total disability pension of 72 dollars monthly. His case may force pension department scrutiny while Elizabeth Harrison’s gypsy burial in Evansville draws crowds. A Lincoln dispatch reports Adam Dietz, ex-Richmond lodge secretary, arrested for embezzlement and facing extradition.

Roxkomo John Hershman Hershman Congress Pension Department Ricusonp Lincoln Adam K. Dietz Richmond Ind Odd Fellows’ Lodge Hee Dietz

Affray in College Corner Leaves Several Cut

April 2 at College Corner a violent disturbance occurred as Charles Thomas in an intoxicated state ran amuck on the principal street and cut clothing of several persons with a pocketknife. Frank Baker fled the scene.

Liberty College Corner Charles Thomas Frank Baker

Evening Post Letter List Untouched Ads

Uncalled answers to advertisements remain at this office listing initials and room numbers including furnished rooms partners and single letters. The terse notice records items awaiting pickup such as B 7 C H 3 D and Mrs H C B 3 Mr H L 2 J 1 Miss M 2 Partner 1 W J 3.

Evening Post C. H H.C. B Inquire Evening Post Office Care Evening Post District Telegraph Office H. C. U. Care Evening Post Office

Steel leaders weigh pooling plan as prices feared

James A. Swank, head of the American Iron and Steel association, says no definite pooling info exists but any cooperation must reward capital and labor without raising prices. He warns against ruinous pricing and favors better steel prices for better times. In New York tonight, 18 of 25 major steel firms plan a meeting at the Savoy to discuss price control and output across billets rails slabs and blooms.

Philadelphia James A. Swank American Iron and Steel Association Associated Press New York Hotel Savoy

Dayton centenarian birthday noted in Ohio

Dayton Ohio observed the 100th birthday of a local resident yesterday. The report lists other items including a Chicago attempted suicide, a senate postage bill action, and various regional notices such as obituaries and city ordinances.

Dayton Mary Bey Chicago Senate Postoffice Committee A. H. Wilde Northwestern University Evanston Ill Muncie Ind Nancy Duckett Shopiere Wis Frederick Humphrey Omaha Illinois Hannah Hatton Holland Man Paris Zola French Academy Illinois Secretary of State Treasury Sylvester Dixon Kanga Wichita St. Louis George Carnegie Kan Carl Thorn Diamond, Point Coffey Hill

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