Preparations in U S Navy as War Footing Feared
Washington reports secret instructions from last August pushed naval work to completion after Olney Salisbury note. Army could double quickly with volunteers, militia strength ~112,190, while British navy comparisons show a larger fleet and strategic edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Department
Herbert
Olney
Lord Salisbury
Venezuela
War and Navy
Lamont
United States Army
United States
Barcus Glace Bon Bons Candies At Barcus Shop
Barcus announces daily production of Glace Bon Bons at his store 96 Calhoun Street. Compare with Gunther's or Huyler's and see them made. Fine boxed candies a specialty. call to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunther
Huyler
Deserters Gather as Indiana Becomes Open Battleground
Indiana Republicans show signs of deserting Harrison for McKinley after the ex-president declines to enter the convention. Hahn and Ohio backers push for McKinley, aiming to win solid Indiana votes if Harrison stays out. Delegates face pressure amid widespread demand for a definite Harrison stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hahn
National Committee
Harrison
Indiana
McKinley
Indianapolis
Assassination Shock Rocks Kentucky as Cousin Kills Two
A Kentucky crime report describes the murder of Anna Belle Steinberger by her cousin Booker Steinberger at her home in Lexingon county. A deputy sheriff says evidence supports guilt and the suspect faces lynching. another brief item notes a Frenchman George Wofe killing his former wife and daughter then dying by suicide near Castano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexinaton
Kentucky
Anna Belle Steinberger
Booker Steinberger
Miss Steinberger
Sioux City
George Wofe
William Ratledge
Paul E Wolf Shows Fine Upholstered Furniture Line
Mr Paul E Wolf displays a handsome assortment of upholstered furniture for the holidays at Nos 33 and 35 Clinton Street He has recently improved his store to showcase the new line The Post visited and noted the beauty of parlor suits couches chairs and a fine selection of rattan goods excellent for buyers to view before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul EE. Wolf
Clinton Street
Wolf
Candy railroad display captures city’s attention on Broadway
The city notes a candy built W F G S C railroad display in Mr. W B Geller’s window showing a tunnel depot and a winter scene. The exhibit uses over 600 pounds of sugar and features a Santa Claus platform welcoming a train of candy cars. Local council debates a street railway franchise while admiring Geller’s confectionary homage to rail travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
W. BR. Geller
Geller
Santa Claus
William Turner's Butcher Shop Christmas Tide Rhymes
A period ad style verses list daily themes for Turner's Butcher Shop and Daily Market at Hanna and DeWald with lines promoting prime cuts and a bread bakery. Also promotes Scherer's process bread and Tan Mopen Steam Bakery at 99 Maumee Ave with phone 388.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner’s Daily Market
Hanna and
DeWald
Tan Mopen Steam Bakery
Maumee Ave
Huyler’s Confections Branches Advertised Here
A. J. Keller is the sole agent for Huyler's Confections. The letter promotes Huyler's Bon Bons and chocolates, with contact at 803 Broadway New York and a separate line for John T. Roberts, manager at 155 State Street. Dated December 16, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyler
Huyler’s
Pure Denscious
Broadway
New York
Confections Fresh
John T. Roberts
J . Manager
State Street
Will Pass the Bill Providing for the Commission
Washington reports a senate committee recommends the house bill for a Venezuelan commission with an amendment to require the panel to investigate facts and not determine the boundary. The move follows stock market jitters and two notable failures tied to New York and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Washington
Senate
House
Pantitorium Cleaning Rates and Delivery Service
The Pantitorium offers suit sponging and pressing for 75c, trousers 15c, overcoat 75c, kid gloves 25c, and silk dresses from 1.00 to 3.00. All work has called for and delivered. Telephone 465. Miss J. Haverty, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantitorium
Britisher Beaten and Divorce Granted in Fort Wayne
Albert A. Tucker of Toronto was fined after a drunken arrest in Fort Wayne while trying to take his children home. Mrs Mary Tucker was granted divorce and custody of their four children with alimony of 104 dollars monthly for five years. Tucker’s parents reportedly disinherit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Tucker
Toronto
Canada
Tucker
United States
Fort Wayne
Dan’l
Mary Tucker
Dawson
Max J.blitz
Industrial Banking Union
Tancey
Salvation Army Holds Strong Meeting with Three Conversions
A Salvation Army gathering last night reported three conversions and praised the meetings. An upcoming Hindoo musical festival on Saturday from India promises to be informative and engaging, followed by a Sunday praise meeting and a farewell service. A memorial for Mrs. General Booth will be presented during the events, with皆be it at Princess Rink. Social notices note Ladies can purchase pipes for Christmas at Belott's, 82 Calhoun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
India
General Booth
Princess Rink
Hoosier Shoe Store Presents Finest Footwear Line
Fort Wayne shoppers are urged to visit the Hoosier Shoe Store at 52 Calhoun street for a large stock of footwear. proprietor O. B. Fitch highlights a broad range of Gentlemen’s leather slippers and an elaborate ladies department with shoes and slippers plus warm footwear for all ages. Low prices and sterling values appeal to economical buyers this Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Hoosier
O. B. Fitch
Calhoun Street
Post
Sweet Jamaica Oranges and Nuts for Christmas Sale
Advertises fruit and nuts priced for holiday buyers with Sweet Jamaica Oranges at 35c per dozen, Choice Valencia 30c, Malaga oranges 15c, Malaga grapes 18c, Catawba grapes 18c per basket, lemons 25c per dozen, mixed nuts 12c per quart, Taragona almonds 12c, Brazil nuts 10c, and Sicily filberts 11c per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Valencia
Malaga
Brazil
Sicily
Free Lunch Offered by Ben Clemmer on Saturday Night
Ben Clemmer of No 264 Calhoun Street corner Baker advertises the finest free lunch in the city Saturday night December 21 featuring turkey rabbit duck and roast pig take your choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Clemmer
Calhoun Street
Saloon Fight Spurs City Hall License Standoff
Moriarty opens his saloon after paying the license fee but Mayor Oakley and City Comptroller Simonson refuse to issue one arrest orders. Moriarty and attorney Robinson obtain a $102 receipt from the county treasurer and plan to operate as before, while Oakley vows daily arrests to suppress liquor sales. The clash pits county authorities against city officials with a legal battle looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morarity
Allen County
Oakiey
Moriarity
J. M. Robinson
Oakley
Simonson
Post
Liggett
The Standard Sewing Machine Christmas Appeal
Pfeiffer and Schlatter promote The Standard Sewing Machine as the finest in the world and a superb Christmas gift. They report demand exceeding expectations with many orders for Christmas delivery. The store at East Columbia and Clinton streets invites public inspection of other holiday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer & Schlatter
United States
Messrs
Pfeiffer
Schlatter
East Columbia and
Clinton Streets
Arm Amputation Feared After Saw Accident
Joseph Keck, Bowser Oil Tank Works employee, was within a revolving saw's reach and his right arm was nearly severed. The physician expects nursing to possibly save the limb. Henry Carberry, Nickel Plate round house cinder pit worker, was struck on the head by a heavy coal piece while cleaning an ash pan and was knocked senseless. He is resting at home under a physician's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keck
Bowser Oil Tank Works
Henry Carberry
Nickel Plate Roundhouse
DeGroff Street
Hatter D Monahan Derby Sale and Local Ads
A nostalgic page advertises a brown derby offered by D Monahan at a low price. It promotes Trilby hats and color options, plus china sets at Miss Lowrey’s. Belott's sells pipes and cigars for Christmas. The Pantatorium offers cleaning and dyeing at low prices with delivery.
Arcade Music Store Closeout Highlights Pianos
Thirty-one sales this month at Arcade Music Store leave a few large and stylish pianos unsold. Patrons have saved enough money to fund a year of children’s lessons, with pieces including Kimball uprights in oak and mahogany and a Whitney model among the remaining stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade Music Store
Kimball
San Domingo
Arcade
Fancy Toilet Articles and Holiday Confections Ad
A. J. Keller advertises imported and domestic perfumes Huylers and Gunthers bon bons and chocolates at special holiday prices. Also promotes F. G. or Frank's Choice 5-cent cigars and a 105 piece Haviland dinner set at 25 dollars. Located at 122 Calhoun Street Lau Block and 2015 M. F. Kanes 5 East Columbia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huylers
Gunthers
A. J. Keller
Calhoun Street
Washington Boulevard
Lau Block
Haviland
December Clearing Sale Highlights Deep Discounts on Garments
The store proclaims a merry war of price cuts through December with hundreds of garments priced at 1.98 for 50 items, 4.98 for 37 coats, and 7.39 for 43 large pieces. About 1,000 ladies and children’s garments from top producers are offered at about half regular value, not shop worn. Sale runs through December 31, starting Monday December 16, 1895 at 9 a.m.
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Naval Department
Cleveland
England
London
Globe
St. James Gazette
America
Great Britain
Pacific
Model Steam Bakery
Scherer
Ray
RFE
Stk
Mackintosh Coats
Barcus
Benny
M’kinley
Ind
Republican Party
Paul E. Wolf
Council
West Side
William Turner
Turner’s
Turner
Turner's
Aera
United
Lord Dunraven
Teutonic
Bridgeport
Con
James H. Smith
G. A. R. Post
Belott’s
Hoosier Shoe Store
Jerry Moriarity
D. Monahan
Trilby
Imas
Kimball Company
Coop
Frank
M. F. Kane’s
East Columbia St
Glock and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
Calhoun ST
Hatter
Cleary
Harrison Near
Washinsion St
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