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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1895
Page
1
Independent group seeks 3 cent city tram fares
New York political organization led by Charles Steckler pushes cheaper surface and elevated car fares from 5 to 3 cents. It plans primaries on Jan 2 and vows to nominate assembly candidates if the legislature blocks the measure. A five member Albany committee will press the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independent County Organization
Charles Steckler
Comptroller
Steckler
Albany
Ernest Harrier
Julius Harburger
Leon Sanders
William Ellis
Busy Times at the Chicago Bakery
The Chicago Bakery proclaims itself the only house in the city making strictly fine chocolates and bon bons with fruit pulps and pure chocolate centers. It advertises fresh, holiday confections made by expert chocolatiers and notes importation of this year’s nuts. Telephone 163 for orders at Grevier's Corner Broadway and Washington Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. F. Grevier
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Auction Sale Of Watches And Silverware At Calhoun Street
Attend the auction tonight at 120 Calhoun Street offering watches gold and silverware. The notice also promotes Model Steam Bakery holiday cakes and Scherer’s fine cakes via phone 388.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Street
Model Steam Bakery
Scherer
England Must Abide or Fight Over Venezuela
President Cleveland's message on the Venezuela dispute denounces Britain's refusal of arbitration and calls for a congressional appropriation to fund a boundary commission. He reaffirms the Monroe Doctrine and warns that the United States may respond to British annexation of Venezuelan lands, stressing national honor and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Marquis of Salisbury
United States
Great Britain
Venezuela
People's Store Glitters With Christmas Displays and Patronage
The People's Store attracts a large holiday crowd with superior decorations and window displays. The west window shows thousands of handkerchiefs and a massive windmill motif, plus books and holiday novelties. The electrical show mirrors the centennial display, applauded for enterprise by Beadell & Co. The report notes brisk traffic and festive commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Messrs. Beadell & Co
Camille D Arville Star to Greet City with Madeline in Temple
The season’s event arrives tomorrow at the Temple for a single performance by Camille D Arville Comic Opera Company in Madeline or the Magic Kiss with Stanislaus Stange and Julian Edwards. The show features a 50 voice chorus and a grand cast including George C Boniface Jr H W Ravenscroft Henry Stanley Maud and Hilda Hollins. The production previously toured Broad Street Philadelphia and New York over twenty weeks with acclaimed scenery costumes and acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Temple
Camille D’arville
Madeline
Miss D’arville
George C. Boniface, Jr
H. W. Ravenscroft
Henry Stanley
Maud
Hilda Hollins
Russia
Masonic Temple
New York
Fourteenth Street Theatre
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
Chestnut Street Opera House
Philadelphia
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boston
Hoosier Footwear Store Promotes Xmas Gifts in Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne Post visit highlights the Hoosier at 52 Calhoun Street offering a large stock of footwear for Christmas gifts. Proprietor O. B. Fitch features gentlemen slippers and a wide ladies line, plus warm footwear for all ages. The store touts low prices and value to attract shoppers. The piece also notes Allen County Loan and Savings association introducing a new stock class with no membership, no fines, no withdrawal fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Hoosier
O. B. Fitch
Calhoun Street
Post
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
Congress United in Patriotic Display Cheers for President's Message
Washington reaction across chambers as the Senate and House respond with applause after President Cleveland reads a special message. The day includes Supreme Court case rulings, Indiana political notes, and plans for a South Bend post office building appropriation. Fort Wayne visitor adds to the Capitol buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
Interior Construction and Improvement Company
John Gibney
Circuit Court
District of Indiana
South Bend
Royce
Ind
Statesman
Marion
Major Steele
Combine
O. M. Enyart
Peru
House of Representatives
Steele
Indiana Dairy Association Convention to Meet at City Hall
The Indiana State Dairy Association plans its annual convention at the city hall on December 27 and 28 with an address of welcome by Hon. T. E. Ellison and a reply by W. S. Commons. Papers will be read by Samuel B. Woods A H Bates George W Kell J M Knox H B Clark W F Smith and W W Spaulding. Prof. C P Goodrich of Wisconsin will speak at the evening session on the 27th. Officers will be elected before adjournment. Mer Gentheim's Bazaar offers half off hats and bonnets on Second Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Dairy Association
T. E. Ellison
W. S. Commons
Centreville
Ind
Samuel B. Woods
Crown Point
A. H. Bates
Arcola
George W. Kell
Huntington
J. M. Knox
Lebanon
H. B. Clark
Fort Wayne
W. F. Smith
Thornton
W. W. Spaulding
C. P. Goodrich
University of Wisconsin
Fitzsimmons Maher World Title Fight Set Near El Paso
The Bob Fitzsimmons versus Peter Maher boxing world championship fight is booked for February 14 with a $10,000 purse and a championship belt. Articles signed aboard a tug near Galveston establish the finish fight under Marquis of Queensberry rules with five ounce gloves. Stuart deposits 3000 with Richard K Fox as temporary stakeholder on December 26, and the full stake to be placed February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
el Paso
Martin Julian
Robert Fitzsimmons
Dan Stuart
Galveston
Stuart
Fitzsimmons
Richard K. Fox
Fitzsimmons and
Maher
Huyler's Confections Sole Agent Message
A letter from Huyler's confirms exclusive agency for A J Keller of Fort Wayne Indiana and warns against unauthorized sellers supplying fresh goods. It notes direct shipments maintain freshness and identifies Pape Furniture Co store at 28 30 East Berry street as open evenings for holiday poultry and game offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houy Lear
Broadway
New York
John T. Roberts
State Street
Carcano
A. J. Keller
Fort Wayne
Ind
Huyler
Huyler’s
Indianapolis Ministers and Officials to Drive Slot Machines Out
Grand jury states attorney and city ministers probe slot machine gambling. They report some stores earn more from machines than legitimate business and plan to drive machines from the city. Also ad copy lists daily food prices and a grocery quote from "RvIT Howse."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Funeral for Henry McClaren Set for Tomorrow
The funeral service for Henry McClaren will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from Prairie Grove chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’laren
Henry McClaren
Prairie Grove Chapel
See A. J. Keller's Christmas Window Display
A. J. Keller presents a seasonal window featuring fancy toilet articles imported and domestic perfumes with festive displays likely drawing holiday shoppers.
Dr Thayer on trial for alleged cruelty to infant
Circuit court hearing details a case against Dr. Frederick Thayer of Short street accused of cruelty to an infant born last May. Neighbors reported the child unattended and near death. medical witnesses, including Dr. C. B. Stemen, testified as the trial drew interest from the medical community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Thayer
Short Street
C. B. Stemen
Orville Adams
Purman
Hines
Broadway
Adams
Squire France
Fannie Shoaff
Cora Goetze
Fannie Owens
Sebastian Miller
Wabash Railroad
Farmers Institute Continues Sessions at City Hall
The Allen County Farmers Institute met in the city hall this morning with a full house. W R Brown of Monroeville presented The Hen for Profit discussing Leghorns for meat and Asiatic fowls for eggs while George P Lawrence led the Leghorn side and Elijah Houk the Asiatic side. Mr Brigham of Massilon spoke on soil fertility, urging crop rotation with clover, corn and wheat. Afternoon topics include hog and corn fertility, substitute hay, and farming compared with other avocations led by J S Ainslie and Wesley Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Farmers’ Institute
W. R. Brown
Monroeville
George P. Lawrence
Lafayette Township
Elijah Houk
Brigham
Massilon
George B. Lawrence
J. D. Gloyd
A. Bates
Dunfee
Wesley Johnson
J. 8. Ainslie
Benefit entertainment at Indiana youth home for Christmas fund
Tonight at the Indiana cognitively disabled Youth home scholars will present a benefit entertainment. Proceeds will go toward purchasing Christmas gifts and providing a Christmas dinner for inmates of the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Feeble Minded Youth Home
Government Declines Monument for Montgomery in Quebec
Ottawa government rejects request from Mrs. J W Garrison Smith of Chicago to erect a monument to General Montgomery who died in Quebec in 1775. A local store at 28 and 30 East Berry Street announces evening hours through the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
J. W. Garrison Smith
Chicago
General Montgomery
United States
Quebec
December Clearing Sale Drives Garment Bargains
Our December sale features deep discounts on 1000 garments for women misses and children. Garments include 50 to 43 large items priced from 1.98 to 7.39 with values far higher, plus 37 coats and 43 large pieces, all less than half regular value. Sale starts Monday December 16 1895 at 9 am.
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President Cleveland
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Temple
Stuart Robson
Bol Acres
Atlanta
Crisp
Theodore Hamilton
Sir Anthony Absolute
Mr. Robson
Laura Keene
Bob Acres
Hoosier Shoe Store
Senate
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Cleveland
Jethro
Washington, D. C
Jethro Hatch
Hemenway
Lake Michigan
Wabash River
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National Committee
Sheerin
Democratic National Committee
Logansport
Arlington Hotel
D. R. Minnick
Dairy Association
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Fitz
Pape Furnitue Co
East Berry Street
Best Country Mills
Michigan
Rvit Howse
Thayer
Farmers’ Institute
Mr. Brigham
Children’s Entertainment
Montgomery
Nickel Plate Road
Glock and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
Calhoun ST
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Morrison
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