Sentinel Faces Franchise Question and Public Duty
The Evening Post demands the Evening Sentinel state its policy on the street railway franchise. The Sentinel keeps silent, arguing it need not endorse public issues, while critics accuse it of mercenary retreat. It should decide whether it supports the people or not.
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Evening Post
Evening Sentinel
Sentinel
Abraham Lincoln
The
Evenina
Eeee
E. Gerry St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Deception Claim Over Local Interurban Bid Denied
The Port Wayne Journal editorial from December 13, 1895 rebuts a published claim that Randall and Charles McCulloch offered 2 percent of gross earnings for a city right of way and that funds were ready to begin work. It asserts McCulloch would not make such statements and casts doubt on the project’s financing and timely construction.
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Port Wayne Journal
Randall
Charles McCulloch
Board of Public Works
Hicksville
Churubusco
We Editor Dismisses Influence From Democratic Party
In Fort Wayne Journal style, the article notes a swing away from the we editor persona and a growing belief that editors’ opinions carry limited influence on the Democratic Party. The piece contrasts urban and rural practices and critiques excessive editorial ego.
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The
Fort Wayne Journal
Democratic Party
Editorial Reflections On Press Battles And Politics
Morning editorial attacks political posturing and press bullying. It comments on Senator Peffer’s cost claim for burying deceased congressmen, urges editorials to align policies, critiques war talk, and notes travel details for the Atlanta Muncie route on December 1-2.
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Peffer
New York Women Face Nighttime Rules and Odd Tales
A column summarizes harsh charges against women in New York and cites police guidelines proposed as guidance for the “weaker sex” after sundown. It contrasts these with critiques from St. Louis Republic, jokes about theater ushers, waiters, and streetcar conductors, and adds a South Dakota snake tail splice described as a notable curiosity.
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New York
St. Louis
Best Route to the State Capital Via L E and W Rys
The Lake Erie & Western railway advertises low excursion tickets to Atlanta for expositions and outlines a new time card to Fort Wayne, allowing a half day in Indianapolis. It notes other date-specific rail offers and travel arrangements connected to the 1895-1896 exposition period.
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Lake Erie & Western Railway
Atlanta, Ga
State Capital
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Chicago
Lake Erie & Western
Atlanta
Two Currents Split Republicans Over Reed and McKinley
Washington notes the Republican national committee meeting shows two main currents backing McKinley and Reed for the presidential nomination with minor support for Harrison Morton Allison and Davis. McKinley appeals to tariff supporters and business leaders while Reed is seen as a strong intellectual and moral leader among politicians.
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Ilinois
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Allison
Iowa
Walter Wellman
Washington
Republican National Committee
Davis
Republican Party
Ohio
Foros
Antudate Ark
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E. Washington Street
the Evening Post
M. E. Burns
East Berry Street
Tury
Congress
United States
Muncie
Japan
South Dakota
San Francisco
Florence Blythe
London
California
Chamber of Deputies
John Jasper
Mt. Zion Church
Richmond
Gernardt
Sarah Bernhardt
Madagascar
Sarah
M. Cunsimer-Perier
Empire State
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
Gottlers Taller
N. W. Coox
Santa Claus
McHinley
MecKinley
Allen County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Wilts
Calhoun Street
City of
Peter Flynn
West Main Street
W.B. Phillips
Telephone
E. L. Craw
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
PH. Heyman
PH Heyman & CO
Calhoun ST
J. Jartheiner
SOM
Tailors
Batysie
Tri-State Building
W. G. Burket
Hair Bazaar
J. Haverly
Norts
Bright
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Albert E.bulson,jr
Pixiey Lona Buock
Clifton House
Monroe Street
Wabash Ave
Palmer, Geo, Cummings Hotel. CO
Geo, Cummings
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Geo. C. Stemen, M. D
C. B. Fitch
Bass Block
Centlivre
Maumee Ave
L. P. Scherer
White
National. Bank
East Benry Street
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley-Long Block
Peter F. Poirson
East
Columbia Street
Purman Street
Peter F. Polrson
Bank Block
Telephone 214
New Avecline
Rarber
B. G. B. Evening Post
Evening Post Office
Amily
John E. Thompson
Wall Treet
J. L. S. Evening Post
Romy & Hobilya
Normandy
F_J. CURTICE
Schmitz
Court House
Simon Freistroffer
East Main Street
Henry Monnina
E. Wayne
M. Evening Post
Washington St
A.C. Aurents
W. Gerry Street
Washington Street
Harrison St
Doulas Ave
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
West Wayne
Hamilton National Bank
Bradley & Son
A. Hattersley & Sons
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