18 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
1
The Irish National Alliance releases a startling manifesto as part of its political strategy. Officials state the document signals a bold shift in policy and rhetoric. Local leaders assess potential impacts on upcoming elections and public debate.
The Irish National Alliance of America issues a manifesto praising loyalty to the United States and offering 100,000 soldiers to defend American liberty against Great Britain. It asserts英land as a foe and vows to drive the British from Ireland, with leaders named William Lyman and Joan P Sutton. Debs leaves the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to pursue a new path.
Kansas City dispatch reports Bishop R B E Hendrix returning from Asia and Chile with a message from Li Hung Chang urging Americans to send more missionaries for schools and hospitals and to bolster aid and protection for such efforts. The item includes holiday cake ads and local commerce notes.
In Sebastian Circuit Court Dr. Frederick Thayer was found guilty of cruelty or neglect toward an infant. He received a 30 day jail term and a $50 fine after hours of juror deliberation. Sebastian Miller won $1,700 damages against the Wabash railroad for farm damage caused by engine sparks following a four week trial.
Report from Wash in ton December 17 notes gossip over a dinner for Indiana lawmakers hosted by Henry F Blount now a resident of Washington The event sparked speculation about support for Harrison’s presidential bid A quoted attendee denied the dinner served Harrison’s interests while asserting Blount’s ties to farming equipment ventures and his Evansville origins
See A J Kellner's Christmas window display featuring fancy toilet articles imported and domestic perfumes Huylers and Gunthers bon bons and chocolates at special prices. Location 122 Calhoun street corner Washington boulevard Lou Block phone 114 Crokinole at 3.50 Carom new games at 2.50 Archerena Trilby at 1.00 Magic Lanterns tops iron toys and more. Staun Hermarion's itemizes children's blackboard and desks.
The House approved the legislation requested by the president, advancing the administration's policy agenda. Supporters cited urgency and alignment with national priorities, while opponents warned of unintended consequences and limited oversight. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Washington and London reports describe a stirring year end in 1896 with Congress authorizing a 100000 appropriation for a Venezuelan boundary committee. The bill passed unanimously in the House as part of the president’s message. Republican support praises Cleveland’s firm stand, despite some doubting if it was his own writing.
The piece notes strong interest in the American president's message and differs from club chatter as radical papers stress the gravity of the crisis. It asserts Englishmen across parties will support Lord Salisbury and reject being bounced while the Westminster Gazette laments the expanded dispute and Monroe doctrine clash.
Mrs. Martha Meyers wife of Charles F Meyers died at 4 45 AM aged 49 after a long brain tumor. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the residence with interment at Linden Wood. Solomon Fireoved brother of Mrs D W Souder died. Souder to attend. Thomas Sheppard aged about 86 England born. longtime Allen county resident and Pennsylvanian boiler maker known as Uncle Tom. Methodist church member. funeral plans incomplete.
In Philadelphia on December 18 the Union Traction company ran one street car under guard of a dozen mounted policemen with no disturbance. The item contrasts Candies such as Gunther s and Huyler s with Barcus Glace Bon Bons and urges trying them at Fine box Candies specialty.
Mayor Oakley warned John Kennedy to shut Morarity's roadhouse within an hour saying the place has no license and won’t get one. The saloon near Lindenwood cemetery faced prior objections from trustees, who cited the proprietor as an habitual drunkard, and a Sunday disturbance preceded the crackdown. Blaine skipped bail after a drunken arrest tied to the same saloon, with his $50 bond forfeiture scattering the case. The piece notes a potential test of mayoral license powers and plugs local cigar and furniture store hours.
The store touts a December Clearing Sale with prices cut to attract light purse buyers. Highlights include 50 fine garments at 1.98, 37 large coats at 4.98, 43 large garments at 7.39, and 1,000 ladies and children’s garments, all bought under cost and sold at about half regular value. Sale runs for the rest of the month starting Monday December 16, 1895 at 9 a.m.
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