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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1896
Page
2
Democratic candidates for the council oppose the consolidated street railway monopoly and should be turned down at the polls. Names include Tigar Sommers Scheid Borkenstein for various wards and Mohr Fisher Waltemath for at large posts. New date noted for subscribers.
The Post notes the pole ordinance and cites comptroller records showing license payments by Western Union, Grand Rapids and Indiana, Central Union, Jenny Electric, Fort Wayne Consolidated Railway, Fort Wayne Gas, Fort Wayne District Telegraph, and Fort Wayne Postal Telegraph totaling 4321, plus 19 Pennsylviania poles delaying vouchers to reach a grand total of 4340. The piece argues the ordinance lowers taxation by directing corporate revenue to the treasury and criticizes opponents backed by corporate interests.
The piece attacks campaign lines by the Democratic ticket and corporation interests, citing bribery rumors and political maneuvering as the campaign heats up. It notes a forthcoming vote and frames the issue as a contest between corporations and the people a week from the stated date. It also includes a public notice from Bishop Joseph Rademacher inviting bids to remodel the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne with April 28 1896 deadline.
The article notes large and small buttons as major trimmings on coats and gowns, with sleeves designed in stitched folds and puffed upper halves. It describes fabrics with rough textures, walks a gown example by French tailor Jupic Chollet, and mentions crepon's continued popularity for its durability and matte finish.
In Washington a special report says President Cleveland's leadership revived the eastern wing of the Democratic Party after a near-collapse among sound-money factions. He won Whitney to work, secured Hill and Brice commitments, and aims to steer delegates to Chicago against free silver. Whitney promises Chicago aid. Hill may go as New York delegate. Brice to push antisilver in Ohio.
Treasury officials estimate the year ending June 30 1896 will show a deficit near 5 million dollars with total three year shortfalls around 136.9 million. Expenditures expected about 352 million, receipts from customs and internal revenue forecast lower than prior Carlisle estimates. Also reports of a 15-man mob hanging two men at McMinnville Tennessee after freeing jail keys, Harvey's February 1873 challenge claim, a fatal fire in New York, and an Indiana railway debt attachment.
A Chicago Record report recounts a delivery of a large sack of rice ordered for a Chinaman named Hi Lo. The driver arrives at Clark street and faces multiple Chinamen, confusion over Hi Lo’s identity, and a missing sack. The grocery firm sues the store’s Chinese owners while denying receipt of any rice. The case rests in a justice court as tensions in Chinatown complicate identification.
A fragmented dialogue shows a tough youngster named Tommy vow to stay in traps until the rival is defeated. The scene echoes a streetwise taunt with a maternal warning and bravado fading into a moment of tension.
Dr J H Kapren and W W Barnett announce candidacy for Allen County coroner subject to Democratic nominating convention decisions. The letters request official publication of their names as candidates pending convention action.
Fort Wayne foresees a grand city park to join Lakeside on the north extending to the Driving Club grounds. The 160 acre site includes a vast forest grove potentially centuries old and would keep Lakeside residents inside the park when it arrives.
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