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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1896

Page

2

Fight Over District Charity Bill Sparks A P A Foe

Washington April 10. Debate centered on the District of Columbia appropriation bill after sectarian charities were stripped from funding. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts led a fierce attack on the A P A while defending Catholic citizens and the right to fair American citizenship. He praised Roman Catholic figures and argued the A P A seeks to deny Catholics equal rights. The bill moves for a broad charity appropriation under the District commissioners with a nonsectarian proviso.

Washington District of Columbia Fitzgerald Dem Massachusetts House John O’brien England Spain Nova Scotia

Reciprocity and Retaliation Bill Reported by House Committee

Washington April 10 The sub committee of the Ways and Means Committee has agreed to report a substitute bill addressing reciprocity and retaliation. The proposed measure consolidates several related proposals into a five section bill aimed at assessing the government’s reciprocity policy and its retaliation options. The report to the full committee follows hearings on the impact of reciprocity during the current congressional session.

Hopkins Ways and Means Washington Committee On Ways and Means

Northwest boundary dispute over Hunter's Island discussed

The first meeting of the house foreign affairs committee since reporting Cuban resolutions examined the northwestern boundary issue linked to Hunter's Island west of Lake Superior. A subcommittee will draft resolutions to authorize a U S Great Britain joint commission to study jurisdiction and arrange a convention. The eight square mile island holds minerals and fisheries.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee House Webster-Ashburton Hunter's Island Lake Superior Heatwole Minnesota Adams Pennsylvania Newlands Nevada United States Great Britain Arrowsmith Dominion of Canada

Indianap olis University Incorporated and token crackdown

U S Marshal Hawkins made the first arrests under federal coin and token statutes at Linton. The case targets metal checks and coupons used by miners and merchants for pay and purchases. Among those held are Nathan Dixon of Summit Coal and Finney Strong of Linton Supply, with tokens and coupons valued near $40,000 in circulation.

Nathan Dixon Summit Coal Company Finney Strong Linton Supply Company

Butler College Joins University of Indianapolis System

Indianapolis reports the University of Indianapolis now incorporates Butler College of the Liberal Arts as a department. The law school seeks entry with Elliott and Bobbs appointed to present before trustees. Diplomas for the class of 1896 and diplomas for dental and medical colleges are planned under university auspices.

Indianapolis Butler University of Indianapolis Butler College of the Liberal Arts College Board Indiana Law School Byron K. Elliott W. C. Bobbs

Carthage clash as rail crew blocks town crossings

In Rushville on April 10 a long running dispute with Michigan division of the Big Four escalated when a rail fence divided Carthage. Twenty town officers and Knightstown Carthage gangs fought three hours, shovels and boards causing injuries but none serious. Station agent and section men were jailed later.

Rushville Carthage Michigan Division Big Four Knightstown

Huston recovery eyed as assets exceed liabilities

Reports from Denver indicate the Hon James N Huston is convalescing and may return home soon to adjust his financial affairs. Assets largely in real estate are estimated to exceed 220000 with liabilities under 160000. Farmers form Boone county Mutual Insurance with 200000 subscriptions required. inspectors to be appointed per township and losses paid by assessment. W G Vandover is president and RK Ashley secretary treasurer.

Connersville Denver Colo James N Huston Lebanon Boone County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company W. G. Vandover RK. T. Ashley Spain Altgeld Illinois William Penn Nixon Chicago James Henry

McCaslin Sues to Quiet Title After Tax Sale

Eugene P. McCaslin sues John B. Butt and thirteen parties to quiet title to land bought at a delinquent tax sale over two years ago. He received his deed after time expired but cannot gain possession as Butt occupies the land and refuses to yield.

Scorrssurne Eugene P. McCaslin John B. Butt McCaslin Ss Butt

Pensioner Loucks Missing from Indianapolis

An ex soldier J W Loucks age 48 is missing from 611 East Seventh Street since March 4 after drawing his pension. He is described as crippled in the left ankle and wandering possibly demented across the country.

Indianapolis J. W. Loucks Loucks Seventh Street Loucka

Markets Report From April Young and Chicago Grain Board

The report covers money on call at 3 3 4 percent, mercantile paper at 54 4 percent, sterling reasonably steady with demand rates listed. U S government bonds show modest movement. Chicago grain quotes include Wheat May July and April, May, July futures with settlements around 66 84 to 66 34. Live stock prices at Union Stock Yards show hogs, cattle, and sheep ranges and estimated receipts for the day, with specific price brackets for each group.

New Young Sterling Exchange United States Chicagoe Cuicago Board of Trad Burbanks Union Texas

Texas train platform double murder and suicide report

On a Brenham station platform a man named John Brooks shot and killed his daughter Mollie Brooks and local A C Worrelle as they prepared to board a northbound passenger train to Bryan for a planned marriage. Brooks then entered the depot and shot himself, ending the incident.

Brenham Millicean John Brooks Mollie Brooks A. C. Worrelle Bryan Q Ng. Brooks

Evening Post Letter List Keeps Uncalled Advertisements

The Evening Post publishes a list of uncalled advertisements remaining at the office. Entries include several room mentions, boxes, and names such as Mrs H C B, Mr H L, Miss M, and W J with various numbers and initials.

Evening Post Mr. H. L E. Berry Fort Wayne Ind

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