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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1896

Page

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Tramps Attire Aide Police Nab Sunday Liquor Case

Officer Hines arrested Harry Gilbert after he entered a second floor room above his saloon on Calhoun Street and poured beer into a cuspidor. Gilbert and bartender Will Streicher face Sunday liquor law charges as Schmidt backs his kitchen bar with back door access. Police court filings continue with Ed Burke and Louis Centi fined for disturbances.

Adalphibus Jerusalem Hines Hines Wragegle Dusty Rhodes San Francisco Calhoun Street Harry Gilbert Gilbert Will Streicher TIS Charles Schmidt Chicago Street Schmidt Ed Burke Columbia Street Dassler Louis Centi

Lies in Wait Crime Stuns New Hampton Stonemason Shoots Kin

Herman Beak, a New Hampton stonemason and son-in-law of victim Michael Bartz, shot Bartz's daughter and son as they returned from church. Beak mistook the girl for his wife and surrendered after the attack. The daughter is expected to die. the boy may survive.

New Hampton Herman Beak Michael Bartz Beak Bartz

Fathers and Sons Battle Over River Bottom Land

Buam Nebraska April 13 A pitched battle between squatters over new river bottom land ends with Joe Barnes and his son clashing with Pat Quinlan and his son. Elder Quinlan strikes Barnes with an axe breaking his shoulder while young Quinlan shoots Barnes’s son in the right arm, to be amputated. Officers begin arrests as Barnes is reported to recover.

Buam Neb Joe Barnes Pat Quinlan Barnes Quinlans Quinlan Young Barnes

Victims of Holmes Case Proclaimed Alive in Lurid Allegations

A Chicago newspaper reports four of the supposed victims of H. H. Holmes' crimes have been seen alive since their official deaths. It details locations and identities including Latimer the janitor at Sixty-third and Wallace, Dr. Thomas Russell of Grand Rapids Minnesota, and others with ties to Englewood and Holmes's castle. The piece notes Latimer’s ongoing flagman duties and Latimer’s belief in Holmes’s innocence despite evidence.

Carcaoo H. H. Holmes Englewood United States Chicago Holmes Robert Latimer Sixty-third Wallace Streets Western Indiana Railroad Latimer Sixty-third Court Castle Canton Thomas Russell Russell Grand Rapids Minn University of Toronto Holmes’ Building Ashland Avenue Samuel T. Felmlee Ashland ‘Avenue

Fragmentary remark on Dr. Russell Felmlee and William Russell

A partial sentence notes familiarity with Dr. Russell and mentions Dr. Felmlee and William Russell. The fragment provides no clear event or outcome and lacks context for a full report.

Dr Dinnen Wins One Dollar Farm Verdict in Contested Suit

The jury in Dinnen v Connor awards the plaintiff 400 dollars for professional services amid a hotly contested case. Interrogatories were not numbered and not answered by the jury. The will of a queer decedent is put on file with one daughter receiving a dollar and others a farm as court notes.

Dinnen Allen County Barney S. O’connor Murphy O'Connor Justice Courts William Heinze Weinerwurst Bill

Uran Dies After Weeks of Suffering

John G. Uran, a Nickel Plate railroad conductor, died this morning in Lima Ohio after injuries from a wreck weeks ago. Remains will be shipped to his city this afternoon for burial. Atchinson Mrs 8 died yesterday at her sister’s home 240 East Creighton avenue aged 28. Remains will be taken this evening to Monroeville.

Uran John G. Uran Nickel Plate Railroad Lima Atchinson East Creighton Avenue Monroeville

Phantom freight car frightens town on Main Street

The Post reports a daytime spectral freight car on the Main Street line frightening horses and drivers. Johnson vows damages for his buckboard wreck. officials deny street car ownership and argue no freight cars are allowed on the line. The phantom prompts debate over franchise and town impact.

Majin Street Constable Johnson Eggeman Johnson Post Peltie Oakley Gar Heath Conso Street Car Company J. M. Barrett Everett John H. Ba Compu Bcar Public Works

Indiana Republicans face key agenda in April meetings

In Indianapolis on April 13 the state Republican committees plan to discuss Harrison as a possible presidential candidate despite Gowdy urging support for McKinley. They also will weigh abandoning the litigation over apportionment and proceeding with the legislature election.

Inpranarolis Ind Mhitteee Harrison Gowdy McKinley

State convention plans advance despite Act of 1885

Committees will arrange for the state convention to be held three weeks from next Thursday, as efforts related to the Act of 1885 expand.

No Recognition Weyler to Retire and Cuban Neutral Stance

Spanish government informed of U S neutrality stance as Cuba campaign nears rainy season. President Cleveland and Secretary Olney refuse mediation or intervention, relying on private reports. Weyler may retire when rains begin. Also reports on local court cases and a unique will filed in Jefferson township.

Washineton United States Spain Cleveland Olney Cuba Dupuy de Lome Weyler Pos

Twent Feet High Blizzard Paralyzes West Across The Plains

Blizzard blast across Denver and Colorado points with 75 mph winds. Drifts reach twenty feet at Monument Trinidad Razor Pueblo Colorado Springs Cripple Creek wires down and chimneys damaged. Traffic resumes on snowbound lines as storms ease.

Denver Col Monument Trinidad Razor Pueblo Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Porte Bluff Lonon Turkey Porte Paris Prince de Sagana M. Herman Herman

Chicago Produce Market Report Weights and Prices

Chicago market bulletin shows wheat oats pork lamp and meat prices for April May and July contracts with openings closings and bids. The report notes commissions merchants supply and a local fish and oyster shop at Jacksons 140 Calhoun street phone 314.

Chicago C. Porxs Lamp Srane Ross White Bank Jackson's Calhoun Street

Kane's Fishing Tackle Sale Promises Big Value

Low prices at Kane's feature genuine split bamboo rods with cork handles at 91.00, reels from 10c, lines from 1c, hooks 1 for 1a, spoon hooks 10c, bass flies 8c, silk lines 50c, and aluminum reels. Jointed rods from 10c, open tonight until 10 o'clock.

Kane’s

Empire Presents Mack's Vaudeville Stars at Theatres Week

Manager Heilbroner brings Mack's Vaudeville Stars to the Empire for a full week of new acts. The tour promises top acts and a packed popular theatre. Tonight free admission for ladies with the coupon from daily papers. due to crowds no young girls or children on coupons. children in arms refused.

Heilbroner Mack Empire

You Can Make $5 By Buying Your Summer Suit for Cash

Retail ad notes a savings offer from A. F. Schoch for summer suits paid in cash. Claims the largest and best assortment in the city with an 9 p.m. closing and location at 41 West Market Street.

A. F. Schoch West Mar

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Officer Hines Mergentheim’s Fathers and Sons Dr. Russell Dr. Felmlee William Russell DR. Dinnen Main Street Down Town Indiana Indianapolis Denver, Colo Will C. Cleary Harrison Street Washington Tretheway Bros Calhoun ST THE Ole & Uesoauer Fort Wayne Reineke
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