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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1896
Page
2
Democratic candidates denounced for siding with corporations and the consolidated street railway monopoly are urged to be rejected. Tigar in the First ward Sommers in the Second ward Scheid in the Seventh ward Borkenstein in the Tenth ward are named. Councilmen-at-large listed are John Mohr R J Fisher and Co H Waltemath. New subscribers 19.
The city paper urges defeat of the democratic councillen-at-large to benefit C. E. Everett's streetcar franchise. It argues voters should oppose councilmen aligned with monopoly interests and warns of large extensions by the monopoly, urging scrutiny of concessions and company agents.
Fort Wayne items reflect political tension as Cuba conflict looms, ice price shifts draw comment, and bids open for Cathedral repairs. Proposals sought from Bishop Rademacher. Judge Keyser debunks misreported gold clause ruling. McKinley support grows in Bushnell. Hadjin missionary relief blocked amid alleged insurrection plot.
Walter Wellman outlines Democratic strategy to placate the South by nominating a southern vice president in 1896. Judge Turner of Georgia and Senator Elkins of West Virginia are discussed as potential figures, with Elkins’ neutrality and river improvements weighing on his stance. The piece notes party fears of silver coinage disunion and Populist threats, and calls the West Virginia senator a shrewd, cautious player in a complex political chess game.
Newport April 25 Will Wood, friend of Jackson, testified as a key witness in the Scott Jackson murder trial. The morning featured Pearl Bryan’s mother on the stand while the defense aimed to attack Wood’s credibility. Allen Johnson described the January 31 tavern visit and the attempt to influence his testimony. Wallingford and others corroborated Jackson and Pearl’s presence at the saloon on January 31, with Jackson alleged to have been there both Thursday and Friday nights. Dr. Crane testified the stomach contained cocaine and embalming-fluid residues, with no poison found.
City council adopts rules for Barr street public market from Main to Washington. Market hours daily except Sunday from daylight to 10 am with wholesale after 10 am. market master oversees cleanliness, weights, stalls, and enforcement. Fines up to 100 dollars. annual stall auctions and reporting to city offices required.
John H. Rohan enters as sheriff candidate for Allen County subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Dr J H Karret and Mr Barron announce candidacy for coroner of Allen County under the same Democratic process. W W Barnett, M D, Deputy Coroner listed among speakers.
Will Wood takes the stand detailing his friendship with Scott Jackson in Greencastle and his role in introducing Pearl Bryan. He describes Jackson’s visits to Cincinnati for Pearl and a dangerous prescription, and reveals letters and a thwarted abortion plan. The testimony challenges depositions by Greencastle residents. A brief UK note: London Gazette reports a new Royal Victorian knighthood order.
Fort Wayne plans a future 160 acre city park adjoining Lakeside extending to the Driving Club grounds. The grove of forest trees, a century in growth, would become part of the park and residents of Lakeside would be included.
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