People's Choice slate critics corporations council candidates
The piece denounces Democratic candidates for city council who allegedly back a consolidated street railway monopoly, urging voters to reject Tigar in the first ward Sommers in the second ward Scheid in the seventh ward and Borkenstein in the tenth ward. It also names councilmen-at-large John Mohr R. J. Fisher Co H Waltemath and mentions KEW subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mohr
R. J. Fisher
H. Waltemath
John T. Young
Borkenstein
Fisher
Glenn
Griebel
Hild
Kelker
Loesch
Mohr
Scheid
Sommers
Tigar
Waltemath
Wolf
Young
Nene
Look to the Council on Streetcar Fares Reform
The Chicago Chronicle praises Justice Waterman for ruling streetcar companies as common carriers and upholding legislative power to regulate fares. It notes cities may license and regulate drivers and set compensation, bringing fare relief to residents and reducing dependence on state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Justice Waterman
Supreme Court
New York
Ohio
Finois
Ice monopoly debate and relief dispatch from Bulawayo
The World reveals how C. W. Morse and associates united all New York ice firms to secure a city wide monopoly, with calls for breaking the ice trust through competition and relief. A relief column heads to Bulawayo amid Matabele resistance, and questions arise about public officials tied to monopolies. Ottawa rail fare details and Wabash schedules are noted for travel to the 1896 gathering, with ticket options and contact points.
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New York
Consolidated Ice Trust
C. W. Morse
New York City
Brooklyn
Long Island City
Abbreviated Telegrams From Various US Localities
A collection of quick items: James Jerod, 51, committed suicide at his Chicago home after despondency. The Servant Girl's union of West Superior demands a wage rise from 13 to 15 dollars monthly. Union iron workers in Chicago agree to strike Friday if pay does not reach 45 cents per hour. Minnesota reports the youngest divorce applicant, Mrs Delaware, 14, appearing in Duluth court. Brawls among two gangs of tramps on a box car near Bucyrus, Ohio, left several injured. Lydia M. Peak sues for divorce from William H. Peak, non-support claim. Obituaries note Mrs. Mary Gibbs of Fairbury, IL. Milton Thomas of Muncie, IN. Samuel King of Rockford, IL. Mrs. A. J. Storey, 63. Major P. P. Johnson elected president of breeders and owners association at Lexington, Kentucky meeting.
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James Jerod
Chicago
West Superior
Wis
Sre
Peak
Fairbury
Ils
Mary Gibbs
Muncie
Ind
Milton Thomas
Constantine
Mich
Samuel King
Rockford
Lils
Breeders, Owners’ Antlers’ Association
Lexington
Markets On Call and Board of Trade Prices Report
The Market section notes on call rates around 3 per cent, mercantile paper at 4 53 per cent, sterling exchange firm, and various bank bills with rates for demand and sixty days. It lists silver certificates, Mexican dollars, and U.S. government bonds. Grain and produce quotations from Chicago show Wheat, Corn, Dates, and other staples with openings and closings. Live stock receipts and prices for cattle, hogs, and sheep are summarized, with an expected 20,000 receipts for the day and ranges for Texans, sliders, and states. The notice also mentions the Republican National Convention in St. Louis on June 16, 1896 and a railroad fare reduction from all stations in St. Louis by the Wabash line.
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York
April & Money
Callessy
Prime Mercantile
Aterling Exchange
Chicago
United States
Liverpool
Ex Governor Russell's Bullseye Feat and Beer Adulteration Debate
Special dispatch outlines Congress considering a tax on adulterated beer and mandatory labeling to curb unsafe brews. Ex Governor Russell tells how he trained in secret to hit a bullseye at 600 yards, boosting his appeal among militia and soldiers.
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Russell
Soldier Boys
Massachusetts
Fort Wayne Officials Proceed on Sewer and Walton Ave
Fort Wayne documents show a petition seeking $200 plus 6 percent interest for a sewer right of way under Lake Shore tracks and a claim assignment to Wilding. City actions include park beautification, Walton avenue opening, and a $300 appropriation to settle railroad crossing rights with the New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepetion
Common Council
James Wilding
Broomingdale
Charles A. Zollinger
W-H.shambaugh
Raily Road Company
Wilding & Derheimer
Joseph Derheimer
James W. Wilding
Vesey & Heaton
Committee On Finance
Department OF Finance
Wayne
Ind
Board of Public Works
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company
Walton Avenue
Department of Public Works
J. H. Simonson
J Department of Public Works
New York
Seegtopenia
Louis
Welton Ave
Fort Wayne City Election Funds Boosted by 200
City Clerk William T Jefferies reports city election expenses will exceed the $2000 appropriation by about 200 and asks the Common Council to approve an additional 200 for the city election expense account. Ordinance No 6 would add 200 to the finance department budget, effective after mayoral approval. Council votes paused on precinct changes and inspector appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Finance
Rob C. Hartman
F. Rodabaugh
Fort Wayne
J. H. Simonson
City Hall
Ind
J.H. Simonson
Dzar Str
Common Council
William T. Jefferies
Indiana
Paris Notes Bow Giddy Hair Dye Fashion
Paris women indulge in changing hair color with fashion, rotating among blonde, brown, black, auburn tones every three months. A French authority links spasms and pimples to spring skin, recommending spinach leaf wash and spinach meals, plus leeks and onions for digestion nerves. An illustration features a black tulle gown spangled with gold and a matching tie.
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Paris
Barron Declares Candidacy for Allen County Coroner
W. W. Barnery M. D. deputy coroner announces that Mr. Barron will run for coroner of Allen County pending the Democratic nominating convention decision. Barnery signs the statement as deputy coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
John H.rohan
Allen County
J. H. Karren
Barron
W. W. Barnery, M. D
New Bridge Over the Maumee Connects Lakeside
The new Maumee bridge will be built this year linking Walton avenue south of the river with Walton avenue in Lakeside. A street car line from Washington street will cross the bridge to connect with Lakeside rail lines, forming a belt railroad. East end residents foresee a handsome suburb and joined Lakeside ends along the street car route.
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Maumee
Walton Avenue
Lakeside
Washington Street
Wayne Street
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Lobengula
J. M. Barrett
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Kan
Wabash Railroad
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House of Representatives
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Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
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Railron Company
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Edward Suter
Paris Notes
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Detroit
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Marquette
Duluth
Cleveland
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Arcade
Arcade Dental Frlers
W. G. Burket
Dea
G. Klug’s
Oliver and
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Bowsers
Everett & Doud
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Calhoun and
Berry Sts
George Meyers
Emmett Martin
Corner
Hanna & Buchanan
Telephone
Centlivre
Ik. Elgin
East Washington ST
J.B. Monninc
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J. B. Manning
Ffor
Pearl Street
Geo H. Seabold, Sr
Indianapolis
Denison
Bates
Fort Wayne, Ind
W.mckinnie, Proprietor
Alfred Grindle
Bass Block
J. Thos. Hunt
Spy Run Ave
Hunt’s Road House
Ster Laundry
W. B. Phillips
WM. Turner
Hanna and DeWald Streets
Hamilton National Bank
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L. Jaxtheimer
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