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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1896
Page
4
Democratic candidates for the council denounce corporate power and warn voters to reject Tigar in the First ward Sommers in the Second ward Scheid in the Seventh ward and Borkenstein in the Tenth ward for council seats Mohr Fisher and Waltemath as councilmen at large.
The Fort Wayne Post reports it pursued inquiry into mayoral candidates and argues H. P. Scherer, backer of labor support, used his control of the Democratic convention to back a ticket shaped by street railway, electric, and monopolistic interests. The piece alleges Scherer acted as a tool for corporations and their attorneys, challenging his independence.
The Fort Wayne Post accuses Henry P Scherer of aiding a corporate slate, claiming he betrayed labor and under corporate pressure would be ineffective as mayor. It vows to oppose any ticket allied with corporations, urging voters to resist threats and party loyalty and push Fort Wayne forward.
The sultan plans to expel all Christian missionaries from Armenia, depriving Armenians of a key source of encouragement. Many missionaries are American citizens, and the act is seen as a response to congressional resolutions urging European powers to aid Armenians. European Christian nations are urged to rebuke the insult and protest barbarism.
A review of Ohio streetcar monopolies led by the Rogers bill, opposed by newspapers including The Cincinnati Tribune. The piece argues the bill would entrench a fixed monopoly on Cincinnati streets and stall progress, condemning Ohio cities to lag behind in street railway improvements.
The article describes working people pressing for a universal 3 cent fare in cities including Louisville Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. It notes New York to consider a Nixon street railway bill offering a 3 cent fare a 25 year franchise and public sale of privileges amid broader support and opposition across states. It warns lawmakers to defend rights.
Advertisement offers one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Toledo druggists. It cites endorsements from local wholesalers West Truax Watoine Kinnan Marvin and claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces. Pricing listed at 75 cents per bottle with free testimonials.
Report confirms Nickel Plate Railroad released two conductors with others to follow after an interview with Superintendent Gorham. Conductor A Webb returns to duty after vacation. Jay Trythall and W H Morrison repair furnace at the Pittsburg shop. John Aran remains in critical condition after a Lima wreck. Public notices mention shop closures and personnel changes.
Washington April 11 senators clashed over funding for sectarian Indian schools. Palmer protested against broad charges against interior officials, while Carter urged phasing out contract schools. Lodge Gray Allison urged cautious approach before the bill’s fate was decided.
In a heated session, Call urged a joint Senate resolution to urge intercession with British authorities for Mrs Maybrick’s release. Sherman moved to table, arguing Senate lacks jurisdiction. Call pressed for a vote, insisting public sentiment supports action. The roll call debate followed, with Sherman signaling possible support for a broader approach.
House appropriations panel reports a fortifications and defense bill for the next fiscal year totaling 11.384 million dollars, including 5.812 million in specific appropriations and 542 thousand for further contracts by the engineer and ordnance departments. The War Department estimates stood at 8.045 million, marking a substantial rise.
In the Senate Call led resolutions urging presidential intervention in the Mrs May brick case in Bigghand, sparking Sherman’s protest before the resolutions moved to the judiciary committee. A bill to fund the 1898 Omaha exposition passed with $200,000 government liability limit. House discussion on the cheese bill drew tax-opposed pushback. pensions for officers’ widows faced criticism with little business completed.
Wasuindoy April 11 Grosvenor chairman of the Republican caucus of the house has called a caucus of Republican members for tonight at their written request. No other subject will be discussed according to Grosvenor. Ruth in the presidental family has measles with Esther improving and Baby Marian not showing symptoms.
At the Stadion in Athens the Marathon to Athens event drew about 6,000 spectators plus hillside observers. Louis, a young Greek, won as Crown Prince Constantine presented the prize vase from M. Breal of the Institute of France amid national celebration. Americans swept finals with Burke 100 meters Clark high jump Curtis 110 meter hurdles Hoyt pole jump Garratt Connolly tied second in high jump Payne brothers won the revolver contest.
A Cairo cable reports Colonel John A Cockerill, famed newspaper correspondent, died of apoplexy at Shepherd’s Hotel. Born 1845 in Dayton Ohio, he rose from drummer boy to printer, then editor and publisher for multiple major papers including the Washington Post and New York Herald. He later served as New York Herald correspondent in Japan.
Fort Wayne base ball club has chosen Charles Gerke, cashier for Consolidated Street Car, as secretary and treasurer. O Meara and Delehanty arrive Monday to join training for the league season while lefty Phil Knell pitches for the team. Also notes shop boys clubs, trainer Frank Lyman heads to Chicago to meet Black and Peltier for bicycle training.
W S Ganpy announces candidacy for joint senator representing Allen and Whitley counties subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Louis J Bospmya also announces candidacy for joint senator for Allen and Whitley counties subject to the Democratic nominating convention.
Announce John H. Rohan as a candidate for sheriff of Allen County subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. The notice asks party supporters to back Rohan and comply with party guidelines.
Dr J H Karren declares candidacy for coroner of Allen County subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Mr Eorron also requests his name be announced as a candidate for coroner under the same party process.
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