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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1895

Page

3

Ice Skating Mishap Darkens Lake Inauguration Night

A south side skating party at Lake Reservoir ends with eight youths plunging through the ice while spectators, including girls on the banks, look on in alarm. Rescue follows as the drenched boys climb from frigid water, with no serious injuries reported. The article notes the event and mentions related local notices and incidents.

South Side Lake Reservoir Oakley South End Billkin Richard Thiele Wall Street B. van Sweringed

Monroe Doctrine Resolutions Stir US Britain Tense

Senate lodges a Monroe doctrine resolution asserting that American continents are not for future European colonization and warning against any interference by European powers. The measure, echoed by Cullom, calls for diplmatic note to nations and upholds Monroe’s policy against new colonial dependencies in the Americas.

Livingstone Supreme Court Peckham Wasiimatox United State Great Britain Uncle Sam John Bull Lodge Senate Congress of the United States Monroe Cullom Sontinens of America

Recognition and Annexation Resolution in Senate Debate

A Livingston resolution urges recognition of Cuban belligerency and annexation of nearby islands by treaty or purchase. It endorses the Monroy doctrine, criticizes current policy, and proposes a joint U S panel to investigate Venezuela arbitration and Britain’s actions while advocating U S dignity and rights.

Livingston Cuba Caba United States Monroy Call Senate Great Britain Venezuela British Guiana Congress

Republicans Critical of President’s Financial Plans in Message

In Washington on December 4, Republicans in the Senate voiced disappointment with the president’s financial message. They want a revenue method and favored the foreign policy, especially the Venezuela note. Silver Democrats showed little enthusiasm, while some Democratic leaders split on the monetary issue and declined to comment.

Washington Senate Venezuela

Peckham for Supreme Court Nomination

Washington dispatch reports President Cleveland’s nomination of Rufus W. Peckham of New York to the Supreme Court vacancy created by Judge Jackson’s death. Senators from both parties express pleasure and expect swift confirmation. Peckham, born Albany 1837, comes from a legal family and has been active in Albany politics.

Washington Rufus W. Peckam New York Supreme Bench Jackson Hill West Murphy Rufus W. Peckham Albany Rufus W

Ellis Island contract labor case shocks New York

An investigation reveals Mrs. Richard Gambrill ordered Swiss artisans and materials to be shipped for her Park Avenue home. Five men were to accompany the work, paid Swiss rates, and work longer hours, raising questions of legal violation and immigrant labor practices.

New Yore Ellis Island Senner Richard Gambrill Park Avenue Switzerland Schulthens New York la Normandie

Inferno in Wholesale District Ravages Indianapolis Block

A major fire in midtown Indianapolis destroyed the northeast quarter of a block on Meridian to Maryland and Illinois streets. Schnull & Co. wholesale grocers and neighboring firms suffered heavy losses as walls collapsed and flames spread, with high winds and cold hampering containment. Firemen Pat Murphy and Frank Sloan were injured but survived. total losses about 500000 with 210000 insured.

Tandy MD Am South Meridian Street Schnull & Co Holessle Ward Bros Fairbanks Morse & Co Scales Eckhouse Bros Woodford & Pohlman Indiana Coffee Company Hildebrand Hardware Company Meridian Maryland Georgia Illinois Schnull Pat Murphy Frank Sloan

Hinshaw case draws new grand jury witness in Danville

Danville and VinceNnes report renewed interest as Lewis Asher, once silent, is subpoenaed for grand jury testimony over the Belleville tragedy of January 10. He claims to have witnessed two men with a sorrel horse near the parsonage and heard shots, but refuses to identify them. The court will hear him, though he resists revealing details to the grand jury. Meanwhile a Shelbyville assignment and Evansville legal wrangles reflect a busy docket.

Danville Hinshaw Stileville Lewis Asher Grand Bell Asher Belleville Grand Jury James Parker

Markets and Local Saloon Violence Report

The New York financials show money on call firm at 4 2 percent, mercantile paper at 4 5 percent, and steady sterling with bankers' bills around 4 89 to 4 90 for demand. Board of Trade quotes for Wheat, Corn, and Park futures contrast with livestock prices at Chicago Union Stock Yards, while Spring Valley, Illinois reports a Sunday closing law crackdown as Rev. Frank Brainerd faces violence and threats during enforcement rounds. a grand jury may indict saloonkeepers for Sunday operations, with route details to the state capital via regional rail.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Yates United States Pacific Cuicano Board of Trade Burbanks Cape Cod Chicago Spring Valley Ills Frank Brainerd Sprinring

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