Black Ragurges and Burglar Plan Echo in Comedy Exchange
Castillo McFinnerty challenges Raphael Rooney about a black rag on his face and Rooney replies he will burglarize the second story business in New York World style.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1896
Page
3
Castillo McFinnerty challenges Raphael Rooney about a black rag on his face and Rooney replies he will burglarize the second story business in New York World style.
In Washington on April 29 the Hammond case stirred congressional action as John Hays Hammond faced death for high treason linked to the Jameson raid. Mahany urged immediate State Department intervention to save Hammond, while British diplomacy and Kruger’s mercy were debated amid reports of possible commutation.
Cable from Johannesburg reports President Kruger weighing the day's developments after the Pretoria high court verdicts on the National Reform Committee. Sixty others receive two years in prison and a £3,000 fine with three years additional punishment. Johannesburg outbreaks of excitement and calls for commutation grow. Police report no disturbances as business halts and theatres close.
C B Plumb of Indiana Dairy Association urges Indiana dairymen to contact Senators Voorhees and Turpie to push the Senate Finance Committee to pass a House passed bill restricting filled cheese. He warns the fraud harms US cheese and dairy interests and urges immediate letters to support passage this session.
General Benjamin Harrison presided at a Indianapolis YMCA reception and banquet, sharing sociable moments with ex presidents, college leaders, and business figures. Ingalls, Morse, and others noted at center table as Harrison gave remarks on benevolent dinners and party tactics. The report also covers local news on a fire fight, census effort, burial of Polly Hunter, and a snake sighting near Frankfort.
Greene County notes report Joseph Gallagher charged with murder after a quarrel over unionism, with Scott Jackson’s mother improving and planning to attend Newport trial. Reports from Mundy and Brazil detail a fatal train accident and a cattle-guard injury. Obituaries and birthday notes, market prices from New York and Chicago, and Chicago live stock tallies complete the financial and agricultural roundup.
Uncalled replies listed by office include names and codes such as B 7-Box 2 Carrie Helstein 2 D and 4 Furnished Rooms 1 H 1a L 3J 3-3 D T Mrs H Co B 6-Partner 3-R 3 1-W J 3. These remaining items appear in the evening post record of unclaimed notices.
In Newpolk Kentucky on April 20 the Pearl Bryan murder trial heard cab driver George H Jackson testify amid crowded surroundings. Jackson linked Walling to the murder and described the trip from Cincinnati, while Sheriff Plummer and Pearl Bryan’s father A Bryan provided context on the body’s discovery and Pearl’s household situation. Separately reports covered a U S S Columbia s sinking, Portugal's approval of arms transport to Rhodesia, a murder clothing link in Decatur, and a Wisconsin lightning injury incident.
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