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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1896

Page

3

Venezuelan Rent Row And Senate Watch April 25

Washington reports show Senate progress on the sundry civil appropriation bill with Democrats seeking seat Dupont and quick adjournment. The Venezuelan commission rent issue arises as Comptroller of the Treasury bars using $100,000 for DC quarters, prompting debate over congressional intent and emergency funding. General Catchings states he would follow convention instructions if nominated, despite personal opposition to free coinage.

Comptroller of the Treasury Venezuela Commission Congress Washington Goor Senate Dupont Delaware Venezuela Gorman Allison District of Columbia Maryland Wastington T. C. Catchings Mississippi Catchings

Deserters’ Pensions Stir Debate in Pickler Bill

House debate centers on a pension clause granting aid to men who deserted the Confederacy and later served with the Union. Layton of Ohio supports the measure but urges amendments, while Connolly of Illinois condemns pensions for deserters, calling such acts cowardly. He notes many Union-leaning men forced into Confederate ranks and fleeing to safety before surrender.

Layton Dem Ohio Democratic Party Connolly Ilinois Confederacy Apprause Tennessee Kentucky Leo

Archbishop on the Protectives Article Sparks Debate

Archbishop Ireland in New York criticizes the A P A as small and secretive noting their claims of millions of votes are unfounded. He says their principles are anti American and they hitch to parties to undermine opponents while imported Americans drive their ranks.

New York Ireland St. Paul Washington Sioux Falls O'Gorman Fifth Avenue Legion America Mike

Lawsuit Over Ben Hur Rights Between Harper Bros and English Firm

General Lew Wallace and Harper Brothers sue Herbert J. Riley & Bros of Bradford England and the United States firm Clark & Cox over dramatization and lecture rights to Ben Hur. Riley spent $5 000 on a illustrated lecture, while Clark & Cox claim damages of $10 000 for unauthorized performances in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Leon Wallace Harper Bros New Yoak Lew Wallace Herbert J. Riley & Bros Bradford England Harpers Clark & Cox Riley Michigan Wicconsin

Quiet Marriage Survives Threat From Rejected Suitor

W O Pryor of this city wed Miss Helen B Wheeler of Syracuse after detectives in plain clothes guarded guests. James Wordsworth, cousin to the bride, had threatened to kill her if she did not marry him, but the ceremony proceeded despite the danger.

Wordsworth

Twenty-Four Year Separation Prompts Old Divorce Case

A Massachusetts attorney uncovers a long divorce case in Lebanon. Marshall D. Dickinson, once of this city, divorced Julia A. Dickinson in 1872 while she resided nearby. They have not met for 24 years. She sues for divorce and $25,000 alimony after Dickinson inherits about $100,000 from a relative. Dickinson's whereabouts and the original divorce record remain uncertain.

Indiana Scott Jackson Lebanon Massachusetts Marshall D. Dickinson Julia A. Dickinson Dickinson Amherst Mass Boone County Indianapolis

Indiana To Be Shown in Miniature at the Celebration Thereof

Indianapolis april 25 executive committee of the state centennial commission met to review ideas for Indiana’s 100th anniversary celebration. proposals include a park shaped like the state with county buildings and a bird’s eye tower, plus a coal palace and gas exhibit to showcase mining machinery.

Indianapolis State Centennial Commission Indiana

Curtis Bass Completed Term and Is Released

Curtis Bass, jailed four years ago in this county for involvement in the murder of his father-in-law, Henry Tow, was released last night after serving his sentence at the penitentiary south. He arrived with his wife and a brother and other relatives, having earned nine months credit for good behavior. Accomplice Doss Moore received a seven year sentence and was noted as acting marshal of Mitchell at the time.

Bedford Curtis Bass Penitentiary South Henry Tow Doss Moore Moore Mitchell John Love Huntington W. Va Charles Herd Albert Gray Frank Smith Hotel Delaware Chicago Keokuk William N. Cleveland Presbyterian Church Chaumont N. Y John Alexander Dowie Imperial Hotel Michigan Avenue Twelfth Street School of Divine Healing A. B. Walker Ailsa Morocco Grand Army Department of Colorado Wyoming Denver Cleveland Martin Bernaud Soote Bernaud Richard S. Warring Pittsburg George Westinghouse, Jr Warring

Wrestler Charles Davies Injured in Kokomo Exhibition

In Kokomo on April 5 Charles Davies of Marion sustained a serious spinal injury in a wrestling match with Ed Barney of Kokomo and was carried off unconscious. Barney, supervisor of Wright Hoop Works, was held pending the outcome of Davies's injuries.

Kokomo Charles Davies Marion Ed Barney Davies Barney Wright Hoop Works

Wheeling to Milwaukee Traders Report Mixed Demand

Bradstreets notes more hopeful sentiment at many trade centers due to better weather crop prospects and activity in building and farm supply distribution. Western centers show limited improvement with slow mercantile collections and wheat exports at minimal levels. Fatal double tragedy in Erie Union City and various abbreviated telegraph items follow.

Bradstreets Pittsburg St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Milwanukee Claies United States Erie Union City Simon Hasselbach William

New York Financial Prices and Market Quotation Snapshot

New York April 34 Money on call 236 per cent. Sterling exchange steady with bank bills demand at 4891 4383 for 60 days. Government bonds firm with various issues quoted. silver certificates 6784 93140. Board of Trade corn oats park lard and produce prices listed for April to July deliveries, including butter eggs live poultry potatoes apples cranberries honey with regional variations and per unit figures.

New York Prime Mercantile United States New 44 Pacific Board of Trade Csy Nee Ae Turkiyn Burbanks

Evening Post Letter List Advertisements Recount

The page lists answered advertisements and remaining uncalled for in the office. Names and codes include B. 7-D 4-Furnished Rooms 1- Box 2 5-Mrs H C B 3 Mr H L 3-I 2-Miss M 2-Partner 4-W d 3-H 1-F M A 1-W B 1- L 1.

Evening Post District Telegraph Office Eveninea Post A.C. Aurents Berry Street Inquire Evening Post Office

Young 17 Seeks Grocery Delivering Job

Short notice seeks position in a Grocery house for a 17 year old male to do delivering and general helpful tasks. He has some experience and asks readers to send applications to E. Evening Post.

Wells Street Evening Post

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