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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
2
A Chicago Record critique of Harry Hayward's execution in Minneapolis highlights his calm, witty demeanor on the scaffold. The piece argues against simple ties between bravery and morality, noting he was morally cowardly yet physically courageous in the face of death.
The Tus Fort Wayne Journal and its editorials attack the board of public works and the Everett company over alleged injustice to P. A. Randall, who sought entry for an inter urban line. Randall’s interview in today’s Post ends the dispute, stating he has not been ready to discuss a contract. The Journal’s framing is criticized as a ruined argument and an attempt to hoodwink readers.
Incomplete excerpt hints at ongoing efforts to suppress or control the Journal. The fragment suggests legal or political pressure intensifies as authorities pursue influence over reporting. Readers see tension between press freedom and official action.
The piece savages a city journal for delaying relief, cites councilman Borkenstein and Prof. Bemis on streetcar reform, and recalls Judge Baker sentencing editor James B. Wilson for distributing obscene material. It notes Allen G Thurman’s integrity and criticizes Indiana delegates' McDowell deal, urging readers to view Everett & Doud real estate ads.
Renowned journalist George Augustus Sala, age 65, died after years of overwork and creditor pressure. He rose from poverty with notable versatility and descriptive writing that attracted figures like Charles Dickens.
Boston committee created 60 acre tract with plots of a third acre each. Fifty two lots cultivated, some by women with help from children. Harvests of potatoes and vegetables were good, seen as a model to foster farming among urban unemployed. The report praises productive results and broader benefits.
The Federal Labor union expects a large turnout of bakers at tomorrow night s meeting as Saturday night is the only idle night for bakers. The event is open to all workers and the charter is not closed yet leading to many potential new members. Bakery proprietors show interest in unionizing their staff, boosting encouragement from this sector.
New time card effective October 20 offers Fort Wayne to Indianapolis service leaving 7:10 a m and arriving 11:28 a m with return from Indianapolis at 6:25 p m arriving Fort Wayne 10:20 p m. This schedule enables a half day at the state capital for travelers.
Washington reports two or three House Foreign Affairs members see a path to censure Bayard by including it in the diplomatic appropriation bill. Republicans say impeachment was only a parliamentary tactic, while McCall suggests a separate resolution or action within the appropriation bill. Grow attacks the presidents tariff and financial policy in a rallying speech.
New York Money on call 2 1 4 per cent. Prime paper 4 5 4 per cent. Sterling exchange dull with demand for bankers be ll s at 4 8 3 5 4 8 8 3 4 for sixty days. Chicago Board of Trade quotations show Wheat December 57 1 2 closed 57 4 4, January 57 4 4, May 61 3 4. Corn December 25 4 0 opened 23 4 0 closed 23 4 0. Oats December 17 3 4 opened 17 4 0 closed 17 4 0. Potatoes and apples listed with prices. Butter at 20 21 cents per pound. Live stock receipts estimated 80 000 with varied cattle and hog prices.
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