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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1895
Page
2
The Fort Wayne public calls for a 3 cent street car fare as essential in a growing city. The Post argues current 5 cent fares burden workers and supports cheaper newspapers, noting the company profits would still allow regular dividends. The paper pledges to continue the campaign with broad public support against the company and its allied press.
Citizens press the Fort Wayne newspapers to publish a citywide editorial on streetcar questions. They demand a clear position from the Sentinel, arguing taxpayers' rights and public ownership over corporate interests shape the city’s future and prosperity.
The article critiques a councilman for dodging the pole ordinance and accuses the Journal of cowering to the street car company. It questions the president’s sportsmanship and hints at shifting aims toward birds. It notes Lake Erie & Western railway selling tickets to Atlanta on several dates in 1895 with a tenpay exposition offer.
A campaign to convert John G Whittier s Amesbury homestead into a public memorial gains support from Dr Hale Senator Hoar ex Governor Long and Rev Dr Coliver Public subscriptions may back the project Meanwhile Whittier s birthplace in Haverhill remains open with interiors as in Snowbound days The study in Amesbury has preserved the poet s life since his death CLAY DECLINES A DUEL Georgia ex speaker Stephen Clay rejects a duel citing family duties and religious law The piece notes his opposition to dueling in light of a recent confrontation WHAT THEY DID WHEN THEY WORKED A survey lists professions of members of Congress including lawyers farmers editors and many others highlighting diverse occupations in the body
A flood of youthful lawmakers dominates early reports with names such as McClellan from New York and Butler of North Carolina. The piece notes ages from the early 80s to the mid 30s, highlighting the rise of young members like Marion Butler, Reed’s old seat lottery winner, and McBride from Oregon, alongside older figures like Allison and Hawley whose ages appear underestimated.
Mrs. Grant has purchased a $60,000 brick residence in Washington to spend the rest of her days at the Capital. The home, built by ex-Senator Edmunds, sits in a select neighborhood and was once occupied by Secretary Olney. Furnishings will showcase General Grant relics, turning the house into a Grant museum.
The article profiles Rev. Brooke Harford pastoring in London after a career in America including Chicago and Boston. It notes a London church call and reports an Association led by Rev. John C. Colling planning to found a Mountain Colony in North Carolina with an option on 16,000 acres about 200 miles away.
The article describes jackets and capes featuring fur trim and contrasting fabrics, with polka dotted taffeta, velvet jackets, and short capes in tartan silks. An iron gray cloth jacket shows a ripple basque, diagonal opening, and pelerine shoulders. Hats with iron gray felt and plumes accompany the look.
A somber poem laments looming doom as nations tremble and marching hosts echo in fear. A solitary figure, unseen by the hawking mob, fixes on a guiding star while she wields a sword and turns to the sea. The piece sits beside a travel note and a real estate ad urging readers to act on upcoming fares and bargains.
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