People's Choice Slams Council Candidates On Monopoly Controversy
The People s Choice denounces Democratic council candidates for ignoring the public and siding with the consolidated street railway monopoly. Named are Tigar in the First ward Sommers in the Second ward Scheid in the Seventh ward and Borkenstein in the Tenth ward. At large councilmen listed are John Mohr R J Fisher and C C Waltemath.
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McDonald, Wolf and Fisher
Board of Public Works
Creighton Avenue
Hanna Street
Cc. H. Waltemath
E. A. McDonald
Borkenstein
Fisher
Glenn
Hild
Loesch
McDonald
Mohr
Scheid
Sommers
Tigar
Waltemath
Wolf
Young
Department of Finance
Gustave Oberwitte
Fort Wayne
Gustave Overwitte
Peter J. Scheid
cDonald
Waitemath
Woilt
T. G Department of Finance
William Strodel
Wolt
Schmid
Election stakes as Fort Wayne council fights corporate influence
In Fort Wayne the press warns voters amid rival ticket shouting that a city council owned by streetcar interests would curb the mayor and block good governance. It argues to elect representatives not beholden to corporations, noting Scherer’s unlikelihood and urging readers to sift candidates for public service.
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Scherer
Fort Wayne
Ple
Andi
Chicago
Ind
Board of Public Works
McDonald, Wolf and Fisher
Swinney Park
St. Mary's
Waerens
Osage Street
St. Mary's River
Said Street
E. H. McDonald
Infamous murders and council politics clash in Fort Wayne
A sensational tale of a killer chats on 27 murders and morbid thrills while Chicago aldermen and Fort Wayne politics unfold. The piece denounces sensational crime coverage as a public danger and notes Fort Wayne’s street car disputes and liability over freight car damage.
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Poe
Forthcomig
Tu Consolidated Street Car Company
Silver Backbone Growing Rigid Tillman Talks in Denver
Denver April 15 Senator Tillman arrives. greeted by Democrats, meets Brown Palace committee. Receives public reception. plans to address state Democratic convention. Praises growing spinal column among silver Democrats. cites loyalty and pressure as factors in shifting political outlook toward free silver.
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Denver
Tillman
South Carolina
Brown Palace
Boy Arraigned for Alleged Poison Plot Near Coburg Oregon
Eugene April 15 A 12 year old boy, Ocal Poindexter, was arrested and brought to Eugene on a charge of trying to kill the widow Mrs. Hiram Smith and her family on a neighboring farm. Neighbors report repeated attempts to poison food and water, prompting a special officer to intervene after clues emerged from an incident where a vial was seen poured into a pump and a later attack at the chicken house.
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Euugene
Ore
Ocal Poindexter
Coburg
Hiram Smith
Poindexters
Smith
S. O. Garrison
Members Flooded With Letters on Cuba War and Uncertainty
Washington April 15 Special. Congress faces a flood of constituent letters urging adjournment and end to stalemate over Spain Cuba policy. Business leaders say uncertainty holds trade, while President Cleveland and cabinet hold long talks. A Havana tale claims women host Spaniards while ships’ cartridges vanish to aid Cuban rebels. Government owes large sums from early loans. vast greenbacks and bonds remain unpaid, raising questions of past stock and future payment. Walter Wellman.
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Washington
Congress
Spain
Reed
White House
Cleveland
Havana
Cuba
Charles Cramp
Cuba Libre
Carlisle
United States
Treasury
Pacific Railway
Sam
Walter Wellman
Becoming Coiffure Styles: Reflect and Select
The Philadelphia Times urges careful trial of hair styles before mirrors to find a coiffure that best flatters the head and face. It suggests trying various forms from bands to braids, then adopting a distinctive, enduring style even as empires fall.
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Philadelphia Times
Fort Wayne council debates annexation and market rules
The Fort Wayne Common Council discusses General Ordinances to annex Roman Catholic Orphan's Asylum lands and regulate gas pipes. Committees report on water mains, Spy Run annexation study, and refunding unused liquor licenses. A Barr Street Market ordinance details stall rents, weights, and master duties.
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City of
Fort Wayne
Fort. Wayne
C. B. Oakley
John Distel
Hanna Street
Ninth
Tenth Street
Force Street
Gay Street
Jacob M. Stouder
Spy Run
A. Kelker
P. J. Sched
C. A. Waltemath
B. J. Ninde
Common Council
Judiciary
William Strobel
Gustave Oberwitte
Strobel
Oberwitte
Mr. Strobel
Kelker
C. H. Waltemuath
B. F. Ninde
Barr Street
Board of Public Safety
Fashion Plates Describe New Cape and Gown Styles
A long detailed fashion notice discusses capes and gowns with plaited mousseline de soie gauze fabrics, heavy lace, beaded trims, and large roaches at the neck. It notes capes of grenadine and sable, short coats replacing jackets, and varied basques with fronts shortened. An illustration shows an old red cape lined in black satin with a plaid hat. Jopie Chollet is named. Dr. Playfair of London is noted in gossip. No Hanging In Ohio After July 1 is mentioned alongside spring marble voting.
Announcement of Democratic Nominations for Allen and Whitley
Several citizens announce their candidacies for Allen and Whitley counties offices under the Democratic nominating convention. Names include W S Ganpy for joint senator, John H Rohan for sheriff, J H Karpen for coroner, and W W Baunert as deputy coroner, all submitting to the party's decision.
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Allen
Whitley
W. S. Ganpy
Eprom
Allen and
Whitley Counties
Bprron
John H. Rohan
Allen County
Eprror
J. H. Karpen
Presse
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Caltipers
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Ollker
George H. Loesch
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Sherief
W. W. Baunert, M D
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Maniacturer
East Washington
Aupple Creek
Ratorks News Wildcat
Pattiani
D. Davenny
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Surry
Geo H. Seabols
Pearl Street
D. Sr. Proprietor
J. Thos. Hunt
Spy Run Ave
Hunt’s Road House
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
West Main Street
W. B. Phillips
Bradley & Son
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S. Robacher
Dyer and Cleaner
East Main Street
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