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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
4
The Post reports a labor meeting in Fort Wayne showing a new spirit among workers. Demonstrators united to emphasize labor interests, conducted peacefully amid provoking speech, and pledged to demand hard facts and fulfilled promises from employers and politicians.
The article questions General Weyler's claimed humanity and honor amid reports that contradict his boasts, arguing that the facts of the case cast a negative light on his conduct and motives.
A fragment notes executions abroad with cries of sufferers. Walter Dygert, an American tourist in Cuba, is said to be sentenced to death and near execution. Amidst fear, Washington voices indignation while Grand Rapids reports Bell telephone rate cuts and service promises. Ambassador Bayard is said to be losing hearing, described as a greater misfortune.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo claims reliability. West Travax and Watoprine partners endorse. Cure taken internally and stated to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free.
Sheriff W. Q. Gwynne of Pike county was killed and John F. Madden wounded in Concord Georgia by the Delk gang. Outlaws fled as posses closed in surrounding the outlaw leader Taylor Delk in a swamp. Large pursues expand across the county. If captured alive he faces lynching.
The reliable Model Steam Bakery markets the finest Cakes and Bread for Easter. Call phone 388 for prompt delivery. Travel via Nickel Plate road for Easter vacations. Special rates for students. Rates always the lowest. Ask agents for full information.
Senator Palmer denounces Judge Wright for letting Champaign county grand jury indict Governor Altgeld. He says the governor as state chief executive is beyond normal court control and criticizes the grand jury attack on the governor.
Nickel Plate train No 6 departs Fort Wayne daily at 6 25 pm and arrives Cleveland 11 36 pm Buffalo 6 00 am Rochester 8 05 am Syracuse 10 38 am New York 6 30 pm and Boston 18 45 pm with no changes of cars.
Fort Wayne residents debated whether Degnon Construction should hire Fort Wayne labor only. Mr Childs pledged to instruct foremen to use local workers, while a motion to bar outside labor until local surplus is exhausted passed. A seven-member committee was appointed to enforce the pledge and review current labor on the project.
A notice announces an upcoming store stock refresh at 70 72 Calhoun Street by Wolf and Dessauer. The firm promises an entire new stock of dry goods arriving in a few days and lists contact details for customers. The ad references daily fish and oysters deliveries and provides a phone listing.
Polen left for Creston Indiana and returned to confront his wife over a quarrel with his mother-in-law Mrs McMullen. He fired twice, killing his wife and mortally wounding Mrs McMullen, then fled toward a railroad and was struck by a locomotive. He died in custody after the collision.
R G Dun & Co reports 4,081 failures in the quarter with 57 million dollars in liabilities, up from 3,802 with 47.8 million last year and 4,304 with 64.1 million in 1894. Manufacturing failures rise in NY PA OH KY. trading failures up in TX MN. Banking failures total 51 with liabilities 4.75 million. northern states account for much of the defaults. Spring improvement expected as commerce rebuilds stocks and urges purchases.
Des Moines April 4 The senate moved to adjourn finally on April 11 threatening loss of code revision unless an extra session is called. Senate passes bills on court records, city tax powers for sewering, 8 mill park tax, and salaried mayor provisions for second class cities. Woman suffrage resolution dies. House defeats uniform fire policy but approves bill for un salaried mayors. Spaulding anti strike bill dies. Soldiers Home pension money bill advances. Illinois Prohibition convention to be held next week with about 1,200 attendees and delegates to national convention set for Pittsburgh May 27.
A telegram from Indiana Governor Matthews to the Daily Item states the plan to race horses may violate the law and pledges to use all means to uphold it. The note reflects final shipping arrangements by horsemen from here to Indiana tracks and signals possible legal action. Mississippi item reports a mob lynching of a young black man in Tupelo after overpowering the sheriff and seizing keys, with the attacker’s identity unknown.
Fort Wayne prepares for Easter with extensive music and services. Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Westminster and A M E churches schedule elaborate programs led by noted local musicians and choirs. Holy communion, sermons, Easter carol services, and Sunday school events fill the day.
Epworth league announces a Sunday school Easter program with Dr C A Dorman delivering a second lecture on The Secret Sins of Men at 3 30 p m free admission. All men invited. Boys meet at 2 15 with Sidney Clark Bennett on Honesty in association parlor. Wolf and Dessauer set to open new dry goods store at 70 72 Calhoun street.
A Kentucky cloudburst on Little Sexton and Buffalo creeks floods Sexton and Buffalo creeks, killing at least six and leaving multiple missing. Victims include Mrs. Gipson and three children, Mrs. Burns, and others. five drownings reported on Little Sexton. In Ohio, a bridge collision near Wheeling kills two aboard freight No. 8 as it splits on the span.
Local advertisement for Model Steam Bakery touts honesty and guaranteed products with six free delivery wagons across the city. L. P. Scherer proprietor lists contact tel 388. Also notes International Scholarship Coupons due by next Tuesday and that Evening Post will publish contestant vote counts starting April 7. Includes a 10 cent smoke for 5 cents offer.
Local notice from Mr Borror announces his renomination bid for councilman at large subject to the Democratic nominating convention. The message appears amid a restaurant ad at 54 East Main Street with casual headline style.
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